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...Screw Notices 19 System Board Replacement Notice 20 CPU Card Replacement Notice (600E and 770X Only 22 DC-DC Card Replacement Notice (600E and 770X Only 22 Related Service Information 23 How to Use Error Messages 23 How to Diagnose Multiple FRUs 23 Reset Switch 23 Running a Low-Level... the Diagnostics 40 PC Card Slots Test 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Test 41 Displaying the Error Log 42 Checking the Installed Devices List 43 Diagnostic Error Codes 43 ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770X and 770Z 47 Model-Unique Functions 49 Product Overview 49 Status Indicators 51 Symptom-to-FRU Index ...
...Screw Notices 19 System Board Replacement Notice 20 CPU Card Replacement Notice (600E and 770X Only 22 DC-DC Card Replacement Notice (600E and 770X Only 22 Related Service Information 23 How to Use Error Messages 23 How to Diagnose Multiple FRUs 23 Reset Switch 23 Running a Low-Level... the Diagnostics 40 PC Card Slots Test 41 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Test 41 Displaying the Error Log 42 Checking the Installed Devices List 43 Diagnostic Error Codes 43 ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770X and 770Z 47 Model-Unique Functions 49 Product Overview 49 Status Indicators 51 Symptom-to-FRU Index ...
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...board, then replace the other (processor or system) board. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, an error code may be caused by any FRUs listed in this manual. Advise customers to see if the symptoms © Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 1 Some ...descriptions might not apply to replace either the processor board or the system board, and the first board that all ThinkPad models. Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. The diskette fixes are customer installable. The Canadian BBS phone numbers are ...
...board, then replace the other (processor or system) board. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, an error code may be caused by any FRUs listed in this manual. Advise customers to see if the symptoms © Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 1 Some ...descriptions might not apply to replace either the processor board or the system board, and the first board that all ThinkPad models. Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. The diskette fixes are customer installable. The Canadian BBS phone numbers are ...
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...from an internal or an external device. 2 Use the SCSI ID to diagnose failures. How to Use Error Messages: Use the error codes displayed on the screen to determine whether the error message is listed in the computer you are displayed on the computer you are servicing. If more than ...during write operations such as shorter POST messages are highlighted in place when service is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. The cause of the first error code can be overwritten if you are servicing. The following example shows which digits display the shorter POST...
...from an internal or an external device. 2 Use the SCSI ID to diagnose failures. How to Use Error Messages: Use the error codes displayed on the screen to determine whether the error message is listed in the computer you are displayed on the computer you are servicing. If more than ...during write operations such as shorter POST messages are highlighted in place when service is displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. The cause of the first error code can be overwritten if you are servicing. The following example shows which digits display the shorter POST...
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... to the returned FRU: 1. Be extremely careful during such write operations as : cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When you replace FRUs. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms 6. Machine type, model number, and serial number 9. Replace FRUs only for the...a nondefective FRU. Be careful not to the following in which the failing FRU was detected 7. Date that is suspected, clear the error log and run the test again. Do not replace any FRU. Date of purchase 5. Drives in the computer that have nothing to...
... to the returned FRU: 1. Be extremely careful during such write operations as : cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. When you replace FRUs. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on the display, and beep symptoms 6. Machine type, model number, and serial number 9. Replace FRUs only for the...a nondefective FRU. Be careful not to the following in which the failing FRU was detected 7. Date that is suspected, clear the error log and run the test again. Do not replace any FRU. Date of purchase 5. Drives in the computer that have nothing to...
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...procedure erases all information on the screen to Diagnose Multiple FRUs When the adapter or device has more than one FRU, the error code could be formatted is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Click on the screen If you are prompted to use the ... If no error code is correct. Running a Low-Level Format Do the following : General Descriptions 23 Attention: Make sure the drive address to enter advanced diagnostic mode. Click on Exit again. 7. See the "Locations" section of each FRU, one in false error codes being displayed. The ThinkPad FRU Connections ...
...procedure erases all information on the screen to Diagnose Multiple FRUs When the adapter or device has more than one FRU, the error code could be formatted is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Click on the screen If you are prompted to use the ... If no error code is correct. Running a Low-Level Format Do the following : General Descriptions 23 Attention: Make sure the drive address to enter advanced diagnostic mode. Click on Exit again. 7. See the "Locations" section of each FRU, one in false error codes being displayed. The ThinkPad FRU Connections ...
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... diagnostic test or by attempting to . POST beeps, but no error codes are indicated. POST detected an error and displayed numeric error codes. Note To run the diagnostics, refer to -FRU Index" section, and then use the Numeric Error Codes table. Search the "Symptoms (Verified)" column, and find the ...use the Beep Symptoms table. "Checking the Installed Devices List" on page 36. No beep or error codes are displayed. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. "Symptom-to the page shown in as much detail as the ...
... diagnostic test or by attempting to . POST beeps, but no error codes are indicated. POST detected an error and displayed numeric error codes. Note To run the diagnostics, refer to -FRU Index" section, and then use the Numeric Error Codes table. Search the "Symptoms (Verified)" column, and find the ...use the Beep Symptoms table. "Checking the Installed Devices List" on page 36. No beep or error codes are displayed. Non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. "Symptom-to the page shown in as much detail as the ...
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... diagnostic window, do the following: 1. Note The illustration shows a ThinkPad 770 computer, but the procedure is installed correctly by reseating it. the √ mark appears beside the selected device. Connect Connector 1 of the computer. 2. If no device is sensed by the diagnostic error code. Press Esc to the parallel connector of the cable...
... diagnostic window, do the following: 1. Note The illustration shows a ThinkPad 770 computer, but the procedure is installed correctly by reseating it. the √ mark appears beside the selected device. Connect Connector 1 of the computer. 2. If no device is sensed by the diagnostic error code. Press Esc to the parallel connector of the cable...
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...USB parallel test cable to display the errors: 1. If you want to test the USB port on USB-3 and USB-4. Use the following procedure to a port replicator and click on a docking station, connect the USB parallel test cable to the USB ports of error codes appear if the test failed. The ...defective FRU must be the system board. The error log appears. 4. Follow the instructions on Exit or press Esc. If you want to test the USB ...
...USB parallel test cable to display the errors: 1. If you want to test the USB port on USB-3 and USB-4. Use the following procedure to a port replicator and click on a docking station, connect the USB parallel test cable to the USB ports of error codes appear if the test failed. The ...defective FRU must be the system board. The error log appears. 4. Follow the instructions on Exit or press Esc. If you want to test the USB ...
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...connected to. General Descriptions 43 If necessary, adjust the contrast control to a port replicator A diskette drive in a docking station Diagnostic Error Codes If an error is installed), do the following appears: Large X on the basic diagnostics menu, the device is displayed, indicating the suspected device. ... failure. If they have changed, the cause might be that the FRU was incorrectly installed. If a device that caused the error. Error code (two digits). The FDD-2 icon represents another device, such as an FDD-1. 2. If the symptom remains, replace the device...
...connected to. General Descriptions 43 If necessary, adjust the contrast control to a port replicator A diskette drive in a docking station Diagnostic Error Codes If an error is installed), do the following appears: Large X on the basic diagnostics menu, the device is displayed, indicating the suspected device. ... failure. If they have changed, the cause might be that the FRU was incorrectly installed. If a device that caused the error. Error code (two digits). The FDD-2 icon represents another device, such as an FDD-1. 2. If the symptom remains, replace the device...
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RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTICS ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770X and 770Z This chapter includes the descriptions for RFID 102 2010 LCD Front Cover 106 2020 LCD Panel Assembly 108 ...© Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 47 Model-Unique Functions 49 Product Overview 49 Status Indicators 51 Symptom-to-FRU Index 52 Numeric Error Codes 52 Beep Symptoms 57 No Beep Symptoms 57 Audio-Related Symptoms 58 CD-ROM-Related Symptoms 58 DVD-Related Symptoms 59 Function-Related ... CPU Card and Heat Sink 98 1180 PC Card Slot 101 1190 System Board, Base Memory, or Cable for the ThinkPad 770 series computer.
RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTICS ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770X and 770Z This chapter includes the descriptions for RFID 102 2010 LCD Front Cover 106 2020 LCD Panel Assembly 108 ...© Copyright IBM Corp. 1999 47 Model-Unique Functions 49 Product Overview 49 Status Indicators 51 Symptom-to-FRU Index 52 Numeric Error Codes 52 Beep Symptoms 57 No Beep Symptoms 57 Audio-Related Symptoms 58 CD-ROM-Related Symptoms 58 DVD-Related Symptoms 59 Function-Related ... CPU Card and Heat Sink 98 1180 PC Card Slot 101 1190 System Board, Base Memory, or Cable for the ThinkPad 770 series computer.
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...narrative symptoms. If the symptom is listed first. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Numeric error codes show the errors detected in the computer. Note For IBM devices not supported by diagnostic codes in Sequence 10X 101: Interrupt failure. 102: Timer failure. 103: Timer interrupt failure. 104...accepted. 107: NMI test failure. 108: Timer bus test failure. 109: Low meg-chip select test. 1. Numeric Error Codes Symptom / Error FRU / Action in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. This index can be replaced when servicing a computer. The most likely...
...narrative symptoms. If the symptom is listed first. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Numeric error codes show the errors detected in the computer. Note For IBM devices not supported by diagnostic codes in Sequence 10X 101: Interrupt failure. 102: Timer failure. 103: Timer interrupt failure. 104...accepted. 107: NMI test failure. 108: Timer bus test failure. 109: Low meg-chip select test. 1. Numeric Error Codes Symptom / Error FRU / Action in the ThinkPad notebook computers, see the manual for that device. This index can be replaced when servicing a computer. The most likely...
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... in Sequence 1. Reseat the CPU card. 2. Two short beeps with error codes. Reseat the CPU card. 3. System board 5. No beep, power-on indicator on , and a blank LCD during POST. 1. System board ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770X and 770Z 57 FRU / Action in Sequence No beep, power-on .... Reseat the CPU card. 2. Reseat the LCD connector. 2. System board 5. System board 1. LCD assembly 4. Reseat the video card. 2. See "Numeric Error Codes" on , and a blinking cursor only during POST. 1. Reseat the video card. 3. CPU card 1. Go to access boot source." One beep, and ...
... in Sequence 1. Reseat the CPU card. 2. Two short beeps with error codes. Reseat the CPU card. 3. System board 5. No beep, power-on indicator on , and a blank LCD during POST. 1. System board ThinkPad 770, 770E, 770X and 770Z 57 FRU / Action in Sequence No beep, power-on .... Reseat the CPU card. 2. Reseat the LCD connector. 2. System board 5. System board 1. LCD assembly 4. Reseat the video card. 2. See "Numeric Error Codes" on , and a blinking cursor only during POST. 1. Reseat the video card. 3. CPU card 1. Go to access boot source." One beep, and ...
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...3. Reseat all LCD connectors. 3. Diagnostic error code: DEV 080 ERR 33 FRU 7210 1. PCMCIA slot assembly 64 Reseat the video card. 3. OS/2 and Windows: Click on .) Check that the DSP Modem is damaged. 1. FRU / Action in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2.... PC Card-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error FRU / Action in either the upper slot or the lower slot. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. ...
...3. Reseat all LCD connectors. 3. Diagnostic error code: DEV 080 ERR 33 FRU 7210 1. PCMCIA slot assembly 64 Reseat the video card. 3. OS/2 and Windows: Click on .) Check that the DSP Modem is damaged. 1. FRU / Action in the ThinkPad Configuration program. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2.... PC Card-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error FRU / Action in either the upper slot or the lower slot. LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. ...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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... Using a Microphone 129 Troubleshooting Guide 131 Troubleshooting Charts 132 Error Codes or Messages 134 No Error Codes or Messages 140 Input Problems 140 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 142 LCD Problems 145 Indicator Problems 146 Battery Problems 146 A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem 147 viii IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference Protecting Your Computer 99 Using Passwords 100 Entering...
... Using a Microphone 129 Troubleshooting Guide 131 Troubleshooting Charts 132 Error Codes or Messages 134 No Error Codes or Messages 140 Input Problems 140 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 142 LCD Problems 145 Indicator Problems 146 Battery Problems 146 A Hard-Disk-Drive Problem 147 viii IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference Protecting Your Computer 99 Using Passwords 100 Entering...
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... Service Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: Windows 98 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ Windows NT Version______ Windows 3.1 Version______ OS/2 Version______ DOS Version______ Application...
... Service Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: Windows 98 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ Windows NT Version______ Windows 3.1 Version______ OS/2 Version______ DOS Version______ Application...
TP 770X User's Reference that shipped with the system
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... option can increase the amount of purchase. If your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. 54 IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference If you install a DIMM that is equipped with 128-MB base memory, install two ... computer is not supported by installing a dual inline memory module (DIMM), available as an option. The ThinkPad 770X computer supports the synchronus dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. Increasing Memory Increasing Memory Increasing memory ... a DIMM directly in your computer by your computer, a 225 error code might appear when the system starts.
... option can increase the amount of purchase. If your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative. 54 IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference If you install a DIMM that is equipped with 128-MB base memory, install two ... computer is not supported by installing a dual inline memory module (DIMM), available as an option. The ThinkPad 770X computer supports the synchronus dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. Increasing Memory Increasing Memory Increasing memory ... a DIMM directly in your computer by your computer, a 225 error code might appear when the system starts.
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If the 225 error code appears, the memory you calculated. If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 21 If the total memory size is not supported by your computer, you should see "Testing Your ...
If the 225 error code appears, the memory you calculated. If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 21 If the total memory size is not supported by your computer, you should see "Testing Your ...
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... a PC Card 128 Using a Second CardBus Card 129 Using a Microphone 129 Using an External Condenser Microphone 130 Troubleshooting Guide 131 Troubleshooting Charts 132 Error Codes or Messages 134 No Error Codes or Messages 140 Input Problems 140 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 142 LCD Problems 145 Indicator Problems 146 Battery Problems 146 A Hard-Disk-Drive...
... a PC Card 128 Using a Second CardBus Card 129 Using a Microphone 129 Using an External Condenser Microphone 130 Troubleshooting Guide 131 Troubleshooting Charts 132 Error Codes or Messages 134 No Error Codes or Messages 140 Input Problems 140 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 142 LCD Problems 145 Indicator Problems 146 Battery Problems 146 A Hard-Disk-Drive...
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... make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK. 3 Note the error code and have the computer serviced. "Getting Service" in your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery CD, or the Diskette Factory. "Using the ThinkPad Customization CD" on page 32, "Using the Recovery CD" on page...
... make sure the hardware and the device drivers are OK. 3 Note the error code and have the computer serviced. "Getting Service" in your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery CD, or the Diskette Factory. "Using the ThinkPad Customization CD" on page 32, "Using the Recovery CD" on page...
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...153 155 157 157 160 160 162 132 IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference Go through the charts and look for your problem. Troubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Charts If your computer has an error, it typically displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you find your problem..., go to your particular computer or suit your computer with this book or the shipping checklist. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or messages No error codes or messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems Indicator problems Battery problems A hard-disk-drive problem CD-...
...153 155 157 157 160 160 162 132 IBM ThinkPad 770X User's Reference Go through the charts and look for your problem. Troubleshooting Charts Troubleshooting Charts If your computer has an error, it typically displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you find your problem..., go to your particular computer or suit your computer with this book or the shipping checklist. Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or messages No error codes or messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems Indicator problems Battery problems A hard-disk-drive problem CD-...