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Run Normal Test runs a more extensive set of tests than Run Quick Test does and takes longer to complete. • Press F5 to automatically run all selected tests in all categories. • From within a test category, press Ctrl-Enter to automatically run only the selected tests in that category. • Using the cursor movement keys, highlight a single test within a test category, and then press Enter. This runs only that test. Press Esc at any time to stop the testing process. Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are displayed in the field beside the test description and in the test log. See "Viewing the test log" on page 42. To select one or more tests, use the following procedure. 1. Open the corresponding test category. 2. Using the cursor movement keys, highlight the desired test. 3. Press the space bar. A selected test is marked by >>. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the >>. 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select all desired tests. Test results Diagnostics test results produce the following error code format: Function Code Failure Type DeviceID Date ChkDigits Text • Function Code: Represents the feature or function within the computer. • Failure Type: Represents the type of error encountered. • DeviceID: Contains the component's unit-ID that corresponds to a fixed disk drive, removable media drive, processor, specific RIMM, or a device on the PCI bus. • Date: Contains the date when the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format. • ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to ensure the following: - Diagnostics were run on the specified date. - Diagnostics were run on the specified computer. - The diagnostic error code is recorded correctly. • Text: Description of the error. Note: See "Diagnostic error codes" on page 49 for error code listings. Quick and Full erase - hard disk drive The diagnostics program offers two hard disk drive format utilities: • Quick Erase Hard Drive • Full Erase Hard Drive Chapter 5. Diagnostic programs 41

Section	Page
Chapter 1. About this manual	5
Important safety information	5
Chapter 2. Safety information	7
General safety	7
Electrical safety	7
Voltage-selection switch	9
Safety inspection guide	9
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices	10
Grounding requirements	10
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)	10
Chapter 3. General information	37
Lenovo Welcome	37
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	37
SimpleTap	37
Lenovo Solution Center	38
Additional information resources	38
Specifications	38
For machine types: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995.	39
For machine types: 1996, 1997, 2002, 2010, 2208, 2209, 2221, 2224, 2226, and 2227.	40
Chapter 4. General checkout	41
Problem determination tips	41
Chapter 5. Diagnostic programs	43
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	43
Lenovo Solution Center	43
PC-Doctor for DOS	44
Creating a diagnostic disc	44
Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc	44
Navigating through the diagnostic programs	44
Running tests	44
Viewing the test log	46
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility program	47
Starting the Setup Utility program	47
Viewing and changing settings	47
Using passwords	47
Password considerations	48
Power-On Password	48
Administrator Password	48
Hard Disk Password	48
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	48
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	49
Enabling or disabling a device	49
Selecting a startup device	50
Selecting a temporary startup device	50
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	50
Enabling ErP compliance mode	50
Exiting the Setup Utility program	51
Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU index	53
Hard disk drive boot error	53
Power supply problems	53
Diagnostic error codes	53
Beep symptoms	71
POST error codes	71
Miscellaneous error messages	73
Undetermined problems	75
Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995.)	77
Locations	77
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer	78
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	79
Locating components	80
Locating parts on the system board	81
Locating internal drives	82
Handling static-sensitive devices	82
Installing or replacing hardware	83
Removing the computer cover	83
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	84
Installing or replacing a PCI card	85
Installing or replacing a memory module	88
Installing or replacing the optical drive	90
Installing or replacing the card reader	92
Replacing the battery	96
Replacing the power supply assembly	97
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	99
Replacing the microprocessor	101
Replacing the primary hard disk drive	103
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive	105
Replacing the front fan assembly	107
Replacing the rear fan	109
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	111
Replacing the internal speaker	112
Replacing the system board	114
Completing the parts replacement	116
Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 1996, 1997, 2002, 2010, 2208, 2209, 2221, 2224, 2226, and 2227.)	119
Locations	119
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer	120
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	121
Locating components	122
Locating parts on the system board	123
Locating internal drives	124
Handling static-sensitive devices	124
Installing or replacing hardware	125
Opening the computer cover	125
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	126
Accessing the system board components and drives	128
Installing or replacing a memory module	129
Installing or replacing a PCI card	131
Installing or replacing the card reader	133
Replacing the battery	138
Replacing the hard disk drive	139
Replacing the optical drive	142
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	144
Replacing the power supply assembly	147
Replacing the microprocessor	152
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	155
Replacing the system fan	156
Replacing the internal speaker	158
Replacing the system board	162
Completing the parts replacement	164
Chapter 10. FRU lists	165
Overall: 1982, 1983, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1994, and 1995	165
Mechanical FRUs	171
Keyboard and Mouse	176
Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs	193
Power Cords	195
Recovery discs	200
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 Recovery CD	200
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD	202
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Recovery CD	204
Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD	204
Windows 7 Professional 64 SP1 Recovery CD	208
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 SP1 Recovery CD	211
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery CD	212
Windows 7 Starter 32 SP1 Recovery CD	212
Overall: MT 1996, 1997, 2010, 2209, and 2227	213
Mechanical FRUs	222
Keyboard and Mouse	230
Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs	255
Power Cords	257
Recovery discs	264
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 Recovery CD	264
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD	266
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Recovery CD	269
Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD	270
Windows 7 Professional 64 SP1 Recovery CD	276
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 SP1 Recovery CD	280
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery CD	281
Windows 7 Starter 32 SP1 Recovery CD	281
Chapter 11. Additional service information	283
Security features	283
Hardware-controlled passwords	283
Operating system password	283
Vital Product Data	283
BIOS levels	283
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	283
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	284
Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure	284
Power management	285
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS	285
Automatic Power-On features	285
Appendix A. Notices	287
Television output notice	288
Europeanpean conformance CE mark	288
Trademarks	288

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Run Normal Test

runs a more extensive set of tests than

Run Quick Test

does and takes longer to

complete.

•

Press F5 to automatically run all selected tests in all categories.

•

From within a test category, press Ctrl-Enter to automatically run only the selected tests in that category.

•

Using the cursor movement keys, highlight a single test within a test category, and then press Enter.

This runs only that test.

Press Esc at any time to stop the testing process.

Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are displayed in the ﬁeld beside the test description and in

the test log. See “Viewing the test log” on page 42.

To select one or more tests, use the following procedure.

1. Open the corresponding test category.

2. Using the cursor movement keys, highlight the desired test.

3. Press the space bar. A selected test is marked by

. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test

and removes the >>.

4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select all desired tests.

Test results

Diagnostics test results produce the following error code format:

Function Code

Failure Type

DeviceID

Date

ChkDigits

Text

•

Function Code:

Represents the feature or function within the computer.

•

Failure Type:

Represents the type of error encountered.

•

DeviceID:

Contains the component's unit-ID that corresponds to a ﬁxed disk drive, removable media drive,

processor, speciﬁc RIMM, or a device on the PCI bus.

•

Date:

Contains the date when the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed

using the YYYYMMDD format.

•

ChkDigits:

Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to ensure the following:

–

Diagnostics were run on the speciﬁed date.

–

Diagnostics were run on the speciﬁed computer.

–

The diagnostic error code is recorded correctly.

•

Text:

Description of the error.

Note:

See “Diagnostic error codes” on page 49 for error code listings.

Quick and Full erase - hard disk drive

The diagnostics program offers two hard disk drive format utilities:

•

Quick Erase Hard Drive

•

Full Erase Hard Drive

Chapter 5

Diagnostic programs