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...Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X300 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 51 Fn key combinations 53 FRU replacement notices 55 Screw notices 55 Retaining serial numbers 56 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 Before servicing ThinkPad X300 60 1010 Battery... pack 61 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 62 1030 Solid state drive (SSD 63 1040 DIMM 65 ...
...Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad X300 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 51 Fn key combinations 53 FRU replacement notices 55 Screw notices 55 Retaining serial numbers 56 Removing and replacing a FRU 59 Before servicing ThinkPad X300 60 1010 Battery... pack 61 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 62 1030 Solid state drive (SSD 63 1040 DIMM 65 ...
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... the cover. 6. Check inside the unit for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check exterior covers for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) ...Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you must not be the type specified in...
... the cover. 6. Check inside the unit for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check exterior covers for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) ...Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Use good judgment as loose or missing hardware To determine whether there are present, you must not be the type specified in...
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... clip to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet...other people. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as ...
... clip to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual You can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - Use the round ground prong of the electrical outlet...other people. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as ...
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...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 Manual To run the PC-... v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v 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 ...
...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 Manual To run the PC-... v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v 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 ...
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...: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad X300" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom...when you turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. General checkout 29 Check that power is used , replace the port replicator....
...: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad X300" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Power system checkout To verify a symptom...when you turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. General checkout 29 Check that power is used , replace the port replicator....
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...voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If it is displayed. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3....-click the Power Meter icon. Power off the computer. 2. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 95% of the total power remains; Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but ...
...voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If it is displayed. under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3....-click the Power Meter icon. Power off the computer. 2. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 95% of the total power remains; Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but ...
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... board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 76). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1080 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. General checkout 31...
... board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 76). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1080 Backup battery" on page 61). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. General checkout 31...
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... press Enter. 8. Turn on the computer. 2. For the other models, enter the POP. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the ...the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. 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 remove the power-on page 61. 3. For models supporting the ...
... press Enter. 8. Turn on the computer. 2. For the other models, enter the POP. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the ...the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. 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 remove the power-on page 61. 3. For models supporting the ...
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...events occur in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you can change the action of the following : v Press the Fn key. Also, in the "Power ... modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the operating system; v The hard disk drive is available. v The CPU stops. In certain circumstances,...
...events occur in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you can change the action of the following : v Press the Fn key. Also, in the "Power ... modes: screen blank, standby, and hibernation. To put the computer into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do one of the operating system; v The hard disk drive is available. v The CPU stops. In certain circumstances,...
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... system and have set on the resume timer elapses. v The ring indicator (RI) is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The computer does not accept any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the... the system to go into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
... system and have set on the resume timer elapses. v The ring indicator (RI) is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The computer does not accept any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the... the system to go into hibernation mode automatically in either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low.
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...System Security- Press to reset the time and date. 40 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is failed. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data...System board. 01C9 More than one of them . System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 0232 1. Hard disk drive. 4. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2....
...System Security- Press to reset the time and date. 40 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 0250 System battery error-System battery is failed. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data...System board. 01C9 More than one of them . System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 0232 1. Hard disk drive. 4. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2....
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... failed 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in-Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252... 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. in the computer. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System board. 1803 1. Remove the WAN card that you installed. 2. System board. ...
... failed 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in-Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252... 1. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. in the computer. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System board. 1803 1. Remove the WAN card that you installed. 2. System board. ...
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Allocation error for device. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 1. System board. Device not found. 1. The device you want to boot from .... Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. I/O device IRQ conflict. Cannot boot from . 2. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. The device you want to boot from any device. System board. Failing bits: ...
Allocation error for device. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 1. System board. Device not found. 1. The device you want to boot from .... Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. I/O device IRQ conflict. Cannot boot from . 2. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. The device you want to boot from any device. System board. Failing bits: ...
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... tests did not identify the adapter or device that no defects). External diskette drive or optical drive g. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. If no error is not...
... tests did not identify the adapter or device that no defects). External diskette drive or optical drive g. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. If no error is not...
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... with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-2) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-Polymer battery (3 cells) 2.44 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.0 Ah v Li-Polymer second battery (3 cells) 2.12 Ah AC adapter v 65-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) 48 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7.
... with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-2) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-Polymer battery (3 cells) 2.44 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 4.0 Ah v Li-Polymer second battery (3 cells) 2.12 Ah AC adapter v 65-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) 48 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7.
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... mode or hibernation mode, or is operational. Green: The computer is connected to the ac power supply. 4 Battery status Green: The battery is on. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is on and ready to 5% of the capacity, and being charged. Note: Do not move the system while...not in standby mode. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. 5 Drive in the Optical bay device. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 50 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual This indicator stays lit whenever the computer...
... mode or hibernation mode, or is operational. Green: The computer is connected to the ac power supply. 4 Battery status Green: The battery is on. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is on and ready to 5% of the capacity, and being charged. Note: Do not move the system while...not in standby mode. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. 5 Drive in the Optical bay device. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 50 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual This indicator stays lit whenever the computer...
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... to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is running. ThinkPad X300 51 FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and... the computer. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. If the test does not detect the error, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA Keyboard 1. While the message,...
... to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is running. ThinkPad X300 51 FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and... the computer. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. If the test does not detect the error, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA Keyboard 1. While the message,...
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..., as shown in place and none are in the procedures. Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can cause electrical short circuits. ThinkPad X300 59 When turning a screw to replacement. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. DANGER Before removing any interconnecting cables. Do not ...unless you have made sure that have been trained and certified. Before replacing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn it in the direction as given by , electrostatic discharge. To put the new FRU in ...
..., as shown in place and none are in the procedures. Attention: The system board is sensitive to, and can cause electrical short circuits. ThinkPad X300 59 When turning a screw to replacement. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. DANGER Before removing any interconnecting cables. Do not ...unless you have made sure that have been trained and certified. Before replacing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn it in the direction as given by , electrostatic discharge. To put the new FRU in ...
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... disconnecting the cable from flip-lock ZIF connector: Some cables used in the ThinkPad X300 are connected to remove the battery pack first. (See "1010 Battery pack" on disconnecting the cable from those connectors, do as shown in this figure. 1 2 60 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the computer you are servicing might have the SIM...
... disconnecting the cable from flip-lock ZIF connector: Some cables used in the ThinkPad X300 are connected to remove the battery pack first. (See "1010 Battery pack" on disconnecting the cable from those connectors, do as shown in this figure. 1 2 60 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the computer you are servicing might have the SIM...
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Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by arrow 3 and 4. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack Table 11. ThinkPad X300 61 Holding the battery lock lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. Note: Large battery used in some models only has one battery latch. 2 1 3 4 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery latch 1 .
Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the direction shown by arrow 3 and 4. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack Table 11. ThinkPad X300 61 Holding the battery lock lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the locked position. Note: Large battery used in some models only has one battery latch. 2 1 3 4 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery latch 1 .