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...CMV, and GAV products 41 General checkout 43 What to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 49 FRU tests 50 Power system checkout 52... UUID 78 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 79 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 81 Before servicing ThinkPad X301 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD 85 1040 DIMM 87 1050 PCI Express...
...CMV, and GAV products 41 General checkout 43 What to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 49 FRU tests 50 Power system checkout 52... UUID 78 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 79 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 81 Before servicing ThinkPad X301 82 1010 Battery pack 83 1020 Optical drive or second battery or travel cover 84 1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD 85 1040 DIMM 87 1050 PCI Express...
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...cord for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious ...non-ThinkPad alterations. Check inside the unit for : a. This guide addresses only those items. You should be...technicians from injury. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. A third-wire ground connector in good condition. b. Check for cracked or bulging...
...cord for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious ...non-ThinkPad alterations. Check inside the unit for : a. This guide addresses only those items. You should be...technicians from injury. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. A third-wire ground connector in good condition. b. Check for cracked or bulging...
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... to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product. When working on these systems. - Use the...prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Grounding...
... to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product. When working on these systems. - Use the...prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Grounding...
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... not left loose inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents...
... not left loose inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents...
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Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables.
Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables.
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... Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel ... 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 General checkout 47 To cancel the test, press Esc. If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. Exit Diag. v...
... Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel ... 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 General checkout 47 To cancel the test, press Esc. If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. Exit Diag. v...
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... the no sound is running. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Place the computer on the computer. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA...Optical Drive Test 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 50 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio Speaker Keyboard Hard disk...
... the no sound is running. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Place the computer on the computer. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA...Optical Drive Test 1. Turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 50 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU System board Power LCD unit Audio Speaker Keyboard Hard disk...
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... of pin no.2 of the AC adapter may different from the one of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. If the voltage is not correct, replace... the AC adapter. 4. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter"...
... of pin no.2 of the AC adapter may different from the one of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 52 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. If the voltage is not correct, replace... the AC adapter. 4. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter"...
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... : 1. Turn the computer upside down , reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on page 99). To check your battery, move your cursor to the next section. See the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to charge. The resistance ...icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Power off the computer, and unplug the AC adapter...
... : 1. Turn the computer upside down , reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on page 99). To check your battery, move your cursor to the next section. See the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to charge. The resistance ...icon tray of the Windows taskbar and wait for a while. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Power off the computer, and unplug the AC adapter...
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v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 5.
v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following figure. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 5.
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...off the computer. 2. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to .... The POP has been removed. 5. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is no SVP has been set . Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the battery pack, see "How to remove the power-on the...
...off the computer. 2. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to .... The POP has been removed. 5. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is no SVP has been set . Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the battery pack, see "How to remove the power-on the...
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... put the computer into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Select Power off display (keep current power plan) (in Windows XP, ... the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . You can change the action of the following events occur in addition to what ... mode and resume operation, do not set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Press Fn+F3.
... put the computer into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Select Power off display (keep current power plan) (in Windows XP, ... the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off . You can change the action of the following events occur in addition to what ... mode and resume operation, do not set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Press Fn+F3.
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... the APM operating system and have set on the hard disk. Related service information 61 v The time set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The system is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. The hibernation file in the boot record on...
... the APM operating system and have set on the hard disk. Related service information 61 v The time set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The system is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. The hibernation file in the boot record on...
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... 63 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 01C9 More than one of them . 1. System board..... 1. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Table 2. Charge the battery pack. 2. Embedded Security hardware tamper detected. Remove one Wireless LAN devices are found . Press to EEPROM is dead. 1. System board...
... 63 Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 01C9 More than one of them . 1. System board..... 1. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Table 2. Charge the battery pack. 2. Embedded Security hardware tamper detected. Remove one Wireless LAN devices are found . Press to EEPROM is dead. 1. System board...
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...1804 Unauthorized WAN card is set in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. System board. 64 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Default configuration used . 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the AC adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility.... 2. in sequence 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Default configuration used . 1. DIMM. 2. Remove ...
...1804 Unauthorized WAN card is set in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. System board. 64 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual Default configuration used . 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the AC adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility.... 2. in sequence 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Default configuration used . 1. DIMM. 2. Remove ...
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... that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Excluded from any device. Hibernation error. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. System board. Thermal sensing error. ... boot from . 2. Allocation error for device. Fan error. DIMM. 2. Fan. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. 66 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Failing bits: nnnn. Device not...
... that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Excluded from any device. Hibernation error. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. System board. Thermal sensing error. ... boot from . 2. Allocation error for device. Fan error. DIMM. 2. Fan. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. 66 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Failing bits: nnnn. Device not...
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... not isolate FRUs that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. Verify that no defects). Turn off the computer. 2. Battery pack d. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of causes that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the ... e. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: a. LCD assembly Related service information 69 Non-ThinkPad devices b. External diskette drive or optical drive f. Verify that have nothing to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the...
... not isolate FRUs that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. Verify that no defects). Turn off the computer. 2. Battery pack d. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of causes that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the ... e. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: a. LCD assembly Related service information 69 Non-ThinkPad devices b. External diskette drive or optical drive f. Verify that have nothing to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the...
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...): The battery is being charged. 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. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 72 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance... Manual Blinking green: The battery is ready for use . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link is charged between 5%...
...): The battery is being charged. 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. To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 72 ThinkPad X301 Hardware Maintenance... Manual Blinking green: The battery is ready for use . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link is charged between 5%...
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...by removing any FRUs that pertain to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 77. 3. ...Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 81 Begin by the arrow in the drawing. 7. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as given in ...
...by removing any FRUs that pertain to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 77. 3. ...Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 81 Begin by the arrow in the drawing. 7. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as given in ...
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... connectors. Before servicing ThinkPad X301 Removing the SIM card: Some models of the ThinkPad X301 you are servicing might have the SIM card that you insert the card back into the slot firmly. If the computer you are connected to remove the battery pack first. (See "1010 Battery pack" on disconnecting... the cable from those connectors, do as shown in the ThinkPad X301 are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing. Notice...
... connectors. Before servicing ThinkPad X301 Removing the SIM card: Some models of the ThinkPad X301 you are servicing might have the SIM card that you insert the card back into the slot firmly. If the computer you are connected to remove the battery pack first. (See "1010 Battery pack" on disconnecting... the cable from those connectors, do as shown in the ThinkPad X301 are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing. Notice...