IBM Thinkpad 570 And 570e Manual
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Checkout guide Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only IBM products. The use of non-IBM products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating...
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Checkout guide The options on the test menu are as follows: 4. Run the applicable function test. 5. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows some messages. 6. To exit the test, select Quit — Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc. DiagnosticsInteractive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Serial Ports Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Memory Test – Full Memory Test – Quick Keyboard Video...
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Checkout guide VGA Information IDE Drive Info PCI Information PNPISA Info SMBIOS Info FRU Info Utility: Run External Tests Surface Scan Hard Disk Benchmark System DOS Shell Tech Support Form Battery Rundown View Test Log Print Log Save Log Full Erase Hard Drive Quick Erase Hard Drive Power system checkout To verify the symptom of a problem, do the following: 1. Power off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when...
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Checkout guide (16 - 10 V) If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: Replace the system board. If the problem persists, go to “Product overview” on page 35. Note: Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Checking operational charging: To check operational charging, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. Perform operational...
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Checkout guide 3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Recharge the battery pack. Note: It takes at least 3 hours to recharge the battery pack. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 3 and 4. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K ohm. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace...
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Checkout guide If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 32ThinkPad 570 and 570E Hardware Maintenance Manual
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ThinkPad 570 and 570E ThinkPad 570 and 570E This chapter includes the descriptions for the ThinkPad 570 series computer. Product overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Status indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Fn key combinations.............. 41 Symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Numeric error codes.............. 42 Error messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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ThinkPad 570 and 570E LCD FRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Common Parts List............. 108 34ThinkPad 570 and 570E Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Product overview Product overview This section describes the following product-unique information: “Specifications” “Status indicators” on page 37 “Structure” on page 38 “Fn key combinations” on page 41 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad 570 series: FeatureDescription Processor570 Mobile Pentium II 300 MHz, L2 256-KB cache Intel Mobile Pentium II 333 MHz, L2 256-KB cache Intel Mobile Pentium II 366 MHz, L2 256-KB cache Intel Celeron processor...
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Product overview FeatureDescription Video570 12.1-inch, 16M colors SVGA (800×600 resolution) TFT color LCD 13.3-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024×768 resolution) TFT color LCD 570E 13.3-inch, 16M colors, XGA (1024×768 resolution) TFT color LCD Diskette drive (external)1.44 MB (3-mode), 3.5-inch Hard disk drive570 4.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface 6.4 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface 10 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface 570E 6.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface 12.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface I/O port External monitor...