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...the external keyboard is depleted. v If the computer stops during the test, have been corrupted by using the BIOS Setup Utility. 12 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0232: Extended RAM The extended RAM failed. Test your computer's ...the computer first; Run the BIOS Setup Utility to verify the configuration. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is used to preserve the configuration information, such as the date and time, while the computer is turned off all...
...the external keyboard is depleted. v If the computer stops during the test, have been corrupted by using the BIOS Setup Utility. 12 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0232: Extended RAM The extended RAM failed. Test your computer's ...the computer first; Run the BIOS Setup Utility to verify the configuration. Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is used to preserve the configuration information, such as the date and time, while the computer is turned off all...
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...Solution: 1. If the brightness level of the following error code messages is displayed on the screen, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn it by pressing and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. If one of ...the screen is low, increase it on again for confirmation.) 2. Type the correct password and press Enter. 3. Note: If you are set : a. Make sure that: v The battery...
...Solution: 1. If the brightness level of the following error code messages is displayed on the screen, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn it by pressing and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. If one of ...the screen is low, increase it on again for confirmation.) 2. Type the correct password and press Enter. 3. Note: If you are set : a. Make sure that: v The battery...
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... in the Device Manager window, and make sure that the ThinkPad UltraNav® Pointing Device driver is correctly connected to the computer. To disable it, press and hold Shift or Fn and then press NmLk (ScrLk). Solution: Make sure that : v The battery is within the acceptable range. Pointing device problems Problem: The... external keyboard or numeric keypad do not work . Problem: A number appears when you type a letter. If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. 20 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: 1.
... in the Device Manager window, and make sure that the ThinkPad UltraNav® Pointing Device driver is correctly connected to the computer. To disable it, press and hold Shift or Fn and then press NmLk (ScrLk). Solution: Make sure that : v The battery is within the acceptable range. Pointing device problems Problem: The... external keyboard or numeric keypad do not work . Problem: A number appears when you type a letter. If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. 20 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Solution: 1.
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...Manager are set properly. Allow the computer to protect the processor and other parts may have failed. Have the computer serviced. 22 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Under System settings, check the setting of the computer. If the computer still enters sleep (standby) mode... does not return from sleep (standby) mode. 3. Solution: The system may have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. 1. Connect the AC adapter to return from sleep (standby) mode, or the sleep (standby) indicator stays on , press Fn...
...Manager are set properly. Allow the computer to protect the processor and other parts may have failed. Have the computer serviced. 22 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Under System settings, check the setting of the computer. If the computer still enters sleep (standby) mode... does not return from sleep (standby) mode. 3. Solution: The system may have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. 1. Connect the AC adapter to return from sleep (standby) mode, or the sleep (standby) indicator stays on , press Fn...
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... the AC adapter, then turn on the task bar. Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. Make sure that the connection of your computer serviced. 26 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide For connecting the AC adapter, see ″Problem solving″ ... The computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orThe computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Battery problems Problem: The battery does not charge. -orThe operating time for a fully charged battery is short. -orThe battery cannot be fully charged by the ...
... the AC adapter, then turn on the task bar. Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. Make sure that the connection of your computer serviced. 26 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide For connecting the AC adapter, see ″Problem solving″ ... The computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orThe computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. Battery problems Problem: The battery does not charge. -orThe operating time for a fully charged battery is short. -orThe battery cannot be fully charged by the ...
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Install a fully charged battery by aligning the side of the battery with the side of the battery compartment 1 , then put the battery down 2 . 2 1 1 1 1 6. Slide the battery latch (standard and large batteries) and the battery lock (standard battery only) to the locked position. 36 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide 4. Slide and hold the battery latch 1 . Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 5.
Install a fully charged battery by aligning the side of the battery with the side of the battery compartment 1 , then put the battery down 2 . 2 1 1 1 1 6. Slide the battery latch (standard and large batteries) and the battery lock (standard battery only) to the locked position. 36 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide 4. Slide and hold the battery latch 1 . Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 5.
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...and slot of the drive. To replace the HDD or SSD 1. You can cause damage and permanent loss of all cables from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. You can purchase a new HDD or SSD from the computer. 2. v The Rescue and Recovery workspace and the Product Recovery program ...before replacing the HDD or SSD. v Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Turn off . Then, flip out and remove the cover 2 . 38 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Place the drive on the drive. Close the computer display, and turn the computer off the computer; Remove the...
...and slot of the drive. To replace the HDD or SSD 1. You can cause damage and permanent loss of all cables from your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. You can purchase a new HDD or SSD from the computer. 2. v The Rescue and Recovery workspace and the Product Recovery program ...before replacing the HDD or SSD. v Do not apply pressure to physical shocks. Turn off . Then, flip out and remove the cover 2 . 38 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Place the drive on the drive. Close the computer display, and turn the computer off the computer; Remove the...
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Reinstall the battery. 9. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. Turn off the computer; Note: Use only the memory types supported by installing a double ... electricity in the memory slot of the SO-DIMM. 2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over again. Turn the computer over . 40 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide SO-DIMMs with different capacities are available. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3. Replacing memory Important...
Reinstall the battery. 9. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. Turn off the computer; Note: Use only the memory types supported by installing a double ... electricity in the memory slot of the SO-DIMM. 2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over again. Turn the computer over . 40 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide SO-DIMMs with different capacities are available. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3. Replacing memory Important...
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Remove the screw that secures the second battery. 3. 2. Pull out the second battery as shown in the slot, and then press it firmly. 44 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Insert the second battery in the drawing. 4.
Remove the screw that secures the second battery. 3. 2. Pull out the second battery as shown in the slot, and then press it firmly. 44 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Insert the second battery in the drawing. 4.
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... Online Hardware Maintenance Manual External CRUs (pluggable) AC adapter X Power cord for X AC adapter TrackPoint cap X External CRUs (with latches) Main battery X X X Second battery X X X Travel cover X X X Internal CRUs (behind an access panel) Storage device X (HDD or SSD) X X Memory X ...: Only use computer parts provided by Lenovo. For the telephone number of CRUs for wireless LAN and wireless USB) X X Internal CRUs (located within the product) Keyboard X X Online Video X X X X X 58 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter ...
... Online Hardware Maintenance Manual External CRUs (pluggable) AC adapter X Power cord for X AC adapter TrackPoint cap X External CRUs (with latches) Main battery X X X Second battery X X X Travel cover X X X Internal CRUs (behind an access panel) Storage device X (HDD or SSD) X X Memory X ...: Only use computer parts provided by Lenovo. For the telephone number of CRUs for wireless LAN and wireless USB) X X Internal CRUs (located within the product) Keyboard X X Online Video X X X X X 58 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide See Chapter ...
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... to 60 Hz Battery pack v Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Capacity: 2.3 AH or 4.0 AH, depending on the model - At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) Operating without pressurization: 3048 m (10,000 ft) v Temperature - Nominal voltage: 11.1 V DC or 10.8 V DC, depending on the model 62 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting ... above 2438 m (8000 ft) Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88° F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at 50 to 60 Hz v Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V AC, 50 to 95% -
... to 60 Hz Battery pack v Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Capacity: 2.3 AH or 4.0 AH, depending on the model - At altitudes up to 2438 m (8000 ft) Operating without pressurization: 3048 m (10,000 ft) v Temperature - Nominal voltage: 11.1 V DC or 10.8 V DC, depending on the model 62 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting ... above 2438 m (8000 ft) Maximum temperature when operating under the unpressurized condition: 31.3°C (88° F) Note: When you charge the battery pack, its temperature must be at 50 to 60 Hz v Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V AC, 50 to 95% -
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troubleshooting (continued) battery 26 computer screen 23 error messages 10 errors without messages 16 fingerprint reader 28 keyboard 19 memory 18 optical drive 28 password 19 pointing device 20 sleep or hibernation 20 startup problems 28 storage device 27 U upgrading devices 35 W warranty information 55 Web help 47 worldwide support telephone list 49 76 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
troubleshooting (continued) battery 26 computer screen 23 error messages 10 errors without messages 16 fingerprint reader 28 keyboard 19 memory 18 optical drive 28 password 19 pointing device 20 sleep or hibernation 20 startup problems 28 storage device 27 U upgrading devices 35 W warranty information 55 Web help 47 worldwide support telephone list 49 76 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide