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... 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs 17 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . 18 Important notice for replacing a system board . . 18 How to use error message 18 Strategy for ...hard-disk password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X300...
... 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs 17 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive . . . . 18 Important notice for replacing a system board . . 18 How to use error message 18 Strategy for ...hard-disk password . . . . 35 Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X300...
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... page 18 - After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "FRU identification for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are installed before completing the service action. Enter the ...product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/...
... page 18 - After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. "FRU identification for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are installed before completing the service action. Enter the ...product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/...
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... Array) chipset. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. If you are servicing may have ... error codes displayed on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace only the FRU that those components, and may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct...
... Array) chipset. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. If you are servicing may have ... error codes displayed on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace only the FRU that those components, and may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct...
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... MT and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). v The PEW record is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. The MTM portion of the machine label is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a "fixed part number", not "CTO"... of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). Again, CMVs are custom models and are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic ...
... MT and 3-digit model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). v The PEW record is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. The MTM portion of the machine label is a 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a "fixed part number", not "CTO"... of the machine label is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CMV model (Example: 1829-W15). Again, CMVs are custom models and are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV Product definition Dynamic ...
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... of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SYSTEM. Under "Filter by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use...Under "Parts Information by description, with applicable machine type model and FRU will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs, type in the model type and serial number...
... of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under PARTS SHIPPED WITH YOUR SYSTEM. Under "Filter by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use...Under "Parts Information by description, with applicable machine type model and FRU will access PEW when performing Entitlement Lookup. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of FRUs, type in the model type and serial number...
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... following list: The following are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password... indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1.
... following list: The following are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password... indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1.
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...Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the ... System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual To run ...
...Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the ... System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual To run ...
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...marked as such. 7. When all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will restart into the... DVD drive. 2. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on page 129. If you use recovery ...
...marked as such. 7. When all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will restart into the... DVD drive. 2. To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on page 129. If you use recovery ...
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... + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no service procedure to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two modes for any services to reset...) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page...
... + User mode requires two HDPs; If it has, it can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no service procedure to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two modes for any services to reset...) protects the system from the hard disk drive. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page...
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..., do the following : (A) If no SVP has been set and is appearing on page 61. 3. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Related service information 35 Turn...Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is appearing on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. Select Security, using the cursor ...
..., do the following : (A) If no SVP has been set and is appearing on page 61. 3. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Related service information 35 Turn...Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is appearing on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. Select Security, using the cursor ...
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...user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Type the current master HDP in the Setup...field. Select Password. 5. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select Master HDP. 7. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. If Using ...the menu, this function is the letter of the hard disk drive. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password....
...user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Type the current master HDP in the Setup...field. Select Password. 5. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select Master HDP. 7. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. If Using ...the menu, this function is the letter of the hard disk drive. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password....
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... To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in screen... blank mode: v The LCD is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. v The hard disk drive is available. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity ...
... To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in screen... blank mode: v The LCD is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. v The hard disk drive is available. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity ...
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... Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately ... the ACPI operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the event that action. - v If you are stored on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on the resume timer elapses. v If you are satisfied in suspend mode. v The ring indicator...
... Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately ... the ACPI operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the event that action. - v If you are stored on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is turned on the resume timer elapses. v If you are satisfied in suspend mode. v The ring indicator...
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...0189 System board. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is failed. or press Esc to reset the time and date. 40 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. Table 1. System board. 0188 System board. Run BIOS Setup ... and then save current setting by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 0192 System Security- Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 01C9 More than 8 hours by pressing F10...
...0189 System board. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is failed. or press Esc to reset the time and date. 40 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the wireless LAN device that you installed. 2. Table 1. System board. 0188 System board. Run BIOS Setup ... and then save current setting by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 0192 System Security- Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 01C9 More than 8 hours by pressing F10...
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... Test. 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 1. System board. 42 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Place the ThinkPad computer on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard 2. Ensure that the latest HDD firmware is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in Slot-1. disk drive) 3. Main hard disk drive. 3. Remove the Wireless USB...
... Test. 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 1. System board. 42 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Place the ThinkPad computer on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard 2. Ensure that the latest HDD firmware is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in Slot-1. disk drive) 3. Main hard disk drive. 3. Remove the Wireless USB...
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... on the computer. 5. Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Hard disk drive f. DIMM h. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, do the following ...that have nothing to verify that have no more errors exist. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Optical disk or...
... on the computer. 5. Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Hard disk drive f. DIMM h. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, do the following ...that have nothing to verify that have no more errors exist. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Optical disk or...
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... 0% to 20% of the capacity. When this indicator is on the keyboard is ready for status use . Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 6 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking...operation. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 50 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in suspend mode. 9 Wireless status Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802....
... 0% to 20% of the capacity. When this indicator is on the keyboard is ready for status use . Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 6 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking...operation. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 50 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in suspend mode. 9 Wireless status Green: The wireless feature (the IEEE 802....
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...the lower left of them and run the test again. 3. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to ...its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to start the diagnostic program. 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Table 9. ThinkPad X300...
...the lower left of them and run the test again. 3. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to ...its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to start the diagnostic program. 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this test again. Table 9. ThinkPad X300...
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...Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo... Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance ...
...Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo... Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance ...
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... ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If in the primary drive bay the customer is attached. System board. 2110 1. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. 1. Inform the following information to Slot-0 or the lower slot. disk drive) 3. Main hard disk drive. 3. Table 1. Install DIMM in the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD...
... ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If in the primary drive bay the customer is attached. System board. 2110 1. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. 1. Inform the following information to Slot-0 or the lower slot. disk drive) 3. Main hard disk drive. 3. Table 1. Install DIMM in the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD...