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... 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 47 ...Specifications 47 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 51 Fn key combinations 53 FRU replacement notices 55 Screw notices 55 Retaining...
... 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 47 ...Specifications 47 Status indicators 49 FRU tests 51 Fn key combinations 53 FRU replacement notices 55 Screw notices 55 Retaining...
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...http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise customers to use error message" on page 18 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Follow the directions on page 18 - "How to contact the Customer Support Center at 800...drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS ...
...http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise customers to use error message" on page 18 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Follow the directions on page 18 - "How to contact the Customer Support Center at 800...drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS ...
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...board are very sensitive. Be sure that board, and then replace the other one. v Avoid rough handling of a system board can be lost. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to diagnose failures. Attention: When handling a system board: v.... Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to be overwritten. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Running Automatic Configuration may also...
...board are very sensitive. Be sure that board, and then replace the other one. v Avoid rough handling of a system board can be lost. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to diagnose failures. Attention: When handling a system board: v.... Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to be overwritten. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Running Automatic Configuration may also...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of a failure, no activity is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 33 Note: The remainder of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a ... the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Read the license. Note: Not all of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is a Supplemental Recovery Disc,...
...factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of a failure, no activity is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 33 Note: The remainder of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a ... the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Read the license. Note: Not all of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is a Supplemental Recovery Disc,...
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.... 34 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 35. For how to remove the POP, see "How to remove the power-on password" on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers...it appears on page 35. The user must be entered before an operating system can be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. Power-on password A power-on the screen to the system user. Follow the instructions on password (POP) protects the system from ...
.... 34 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 35. For how to remove the POP, see "How to remove the power-on password" on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers...it appears on page 35. The user must be entered before an operating system can be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. Power-on password A power-on the screen to the system user. Follow the instructions on password (POP) protects the system from ...
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... 1. If the Using Passphrase item is known by the servicer: 1. 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 recover data from the hard disk drive. For the other models, enter...forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. How to remove the power-on page 61. 3. For how to remove the battery pack, see "1080 Backup battery" on the screen; After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the ...
... 1. If the Using Passphrase item is known by the servicer: 1. 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 recover data from the hard disk drive. For the other models, enter...forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. How to remove the power-on page 61. 3. For how to remove the battery pack, see "1080 Backup battery" on the screen; After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the ...
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... No beep, power-on indicator on LCD. v LCD backlight not working. v LCD too dark. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v Screen abnormal. See important note for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). LCD-related symptoms Important: The TFT LCD for "LCD-...means a pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is always off (black color.) v One ...
... No beep, power-on indicator on LCD. v LCD backlight not working. v LCD too dark. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v Screen abnormal. See important note for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). LCD-related symptoms Important: The TFT LCD for "LCD-...means a pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is always off (black color.) v One ...
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...the bottom of the system unit is '1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS'. If you replace the system board, you have the same number. 56 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification. 3. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later and restart the... EEPROM of the system and all major components. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following : 1. the serial number of each other on the screen. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart...
...the bottom of the system unit is '1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS'. If you replace the system board, you have the same number. 56 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification. 3. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later and restart the... EEPROM of the system and all major components. Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following : 1. the serial number of each other on the screen. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart...
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...need to be possible. 58 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual To write ECA information, select 1. If the system board is assumed be updated to it. 1. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.... ECA Information. 3. Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM and follow the instruction on the screen. Set ECA Information. 3. To write box build date, select 4. If the system ...date, select 5. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Note: Only the ECA number is being replaced, try to the machine, ...
...need to be possible. 58 ThinkPad X300 Hardware Maintenance Manual To write ECA information, select 1. If the system board is assumed be updated to it. 1. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.... ECA Information. 3. Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM and follow the instruction on the screen. Set ECA Information. 3. To write box build date, select 4. If the system ...date, select 5. Insert the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Note: Only the ECA number is being replaced, try to the machine, ...
Service Guide
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...Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 23 Battery problems 26 AC adapter problems 26 Hard disk ... Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 28 Startup problems 28 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 4. Features and Specifications 61 Features 61 Specifications 62 Appendix D. Notices 65...replacing devices 35 Replacing the battery 35 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 38 Replacing memory 40 Replacing the second battery 43 Using the travel cover 45 Chapter 6. Warranty information . . . . 55 Types of your ThinkPad...
...Pointing device problems 20 Sleep (standby) or hibernation problems 20 Computer screen problems 23 Battery problems 26 AC adapter problems 26 Hard disk ... Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 28 Startup problems 28 © Copyright Lenovo 2007 Chapter 4. Features and Specifications 61 Features 61 Specifications 62 Appendix D. Notices 65...replacing devices 35 Replacing the battery 35 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 38 Replacing memory 40 Replacing the second battery 43 Using the travel cover 45 Chapter 6. Warranty information . . . . 55 Types of your ThinkPad...
Service Guide
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... on the external monitor to bring up the image on it into an electrical outlet. v Press Fn+F7 to display the image on the computer screen. If the problem persists, do the Solution in sleep (standby) mode. 2. Solving computer problems 21 Problem: The critical low-battery error message is getting low...
... on the external monitor to bring up the image on it into an electrical outlet. v Press Fn+F7 to display the image on the computer screen. If the problem persists, do the Solution in sleep (standby) mode. 2. Solving computer problems 21 Problem: The critical low-battery error message is getting low...
Service Guide
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... under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that you have the following items are not covered: v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for your Customer Support Center location are subject to help you make...machine is determined to be changes that apply to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support, and click Warranty, then follow the instructions on the screen. For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation, 48 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that you have the following items are not covered: v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for your Customer Support Center location are subject to help you make...machine is determined to be changes that apply to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support, and click Warranty, then follow the instructions on the screen. For the latest list of Customer Support Center telephone numbers and hours of operation, 48 ThinkPad® X300 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Service Guide
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... computer 4 cleaning computer cover 5 computer display 6 keyboard 6 computer display cleaning 6 computer screen troubleshooting 23 CRU (customer replaceable units) 57 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) 57 customer support center 47 worldwide telephone list 49 D diagnosing storage device ...Lenovo 2007 fingerprint reader caring for 5 troubleshooting 28 frequently asked questions 7 H hard disk drive diagnosing 9 troubleshooting 27 upgrading 38 help and service 47 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19 M memory replacing...
... computer 4 cleaning computer cover 5 computer display 6 keyboard 6 computer display cleaning 6 computer screen troubleshooting 23 CRU (customer replaceable units) 57 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) 57 customer support center 47 worldwide telephone list 49 D diagnosing storage device ...Lenovo 2007 fingerprint reader caring for 5 troubleshooting 28 frequently asked questions 7 H hard disk drive diagnosing 9 troubleshooting 27 upgrading 38 help and service 47 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19 M memory replacing...