Lenovo N100 manual Diagnostics Interactive Tests

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Checkout guide

To run the test, do as follows:

1.Insert the PC-Doctor disk into the diskette drive; then power on the computer.

If the computer cannot be powered on, go to “Power system checkout” on page 26, and check the power sources.

If an error code appears, go to “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 35.

On the first screen, select the model and press Enter. Follow the instructions on the screen.

2.The main panel of PC-Doctor appears.

3.Select Diagnostics with the arrow keys, and press Enter.

A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the model.)

Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Some unsupported device names may appear in the PC-Doctor menu.

Diagnostics

Interactive Tests

Hardware Info

Utility

Quit

F1=Help

Run Normal Test

Run Quick Test

CPU/Coprocessor

Systemboard

Video Adapter

Fixed Disks

Diskette Drives

Memory Test - Full

Memory Test - Quick

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Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in menus. Press ENTER to select.

The options on the test menu are as follows:

Diagnostics

Interactive Tests

 

 

 

 

v

Run Normal Test

v

Keyboard

v

Run Quick Test

v

Video

v

CPU/Coprocessor

v

Mouse

v

Systemboard

v

System Load

v

Video Adapter

 

 

v

Fixed Disks

 

 

v

Diskette Drives

 

 

v

Memory Test – Full

 

 

v

Memory Test – Quick

 

 

Notes:

v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be held down with M key for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed.

v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the Lenovo 3000 computer. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor for DOS.

4.Run the applicable function test.

5.Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it.

6.To exit the test, select Quit — Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc.

Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are incorrect.

General descriptions

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Contents Lenovo 3000 N100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Lenovo 3000 N100 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Contents Iv MT 0689, 0690 Strategy for replacing FRUs Important service informationBefore replacing parts About this manualStrategy for replacing a hard disk drive How to use error messagesImportant notice for replacing a system board Using eSupport Using PC Entitlement Warehouse PEWUsing the HMM Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs Diskette Compatibility Drive Capacity Safety notices multilingual translationsSafety notice Diskette compatibility matrixSafety notices Safety notices Safety notices Safety notices 10 MT 0689, 0690 General safety Safety informationElectrical safety 12 MT 0689, 0690 Safety inspection guide Grounding requirements Laser compliance statement 16 MT 0689, 0690 What to do first Read this firstRead this first Following are not covered under warrantyService Web site Restoring the pre-installed system Related service informationRecovery to Factory Contents by using Product Recovery CDs How to remove the power-on password PasswordsSelect Power-On Password How to remove the hard-disk passwordSelect Master HDP Power managementScreen blank mode Standby modeHibernation mode Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette Testing the computerCheckout guide Diagnostics Interactive Tests Utility Power system checkoutDetecting system information with PC-Doctor Hardware InfoChecking operational charging Checking the battery packPin Voltage V dc Terminal Voltage V dc Lenovo 3000 N100 Feature Description SpecificationsProduct overview Lenovo 3000 N100 Blinking green Status indicatorsIndicator Meaning GreenFRU tests Key combination Description Fn key combinationsNumeric error codes Symptom-to-FRU indexDMA test failed System board 02F6 Fail-safe timer NMI failed System boardSoftware NMI failed System board 02F7 Error messages No-beep symptoms Beep symptomsLCD assembly LCD-related symptomsReseat the LCD connectors SymptomsUndetermined problems Intermittent problemsScrew notices FRU replacement noticesRetaining serial numbers Select 2. Read S/N data from Eeprom Restoring the serial number of the system unitRetaining the Uuid Reading or writing the ECA informationFRU replacement notices Removing and replacing a FRU Battery pack Hard disk drive Hard disk drive slot coverStep Screw quantity Color Torque PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Dimm Dimm slot coverFor MT0689 Optical driveFor MT0768 Thermal module slot cover and fan Thermal module 52 MT 0689, 0690 1100 CPU Cover, strip E cover Keyboard 56 MT 0689, 0690 Function board LCD unit Removing and replacing a FRU 60 MT 0689, 0690 M2.5 × 6 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated Black 392 Nm Kgfcm Are only for MT 0689 For MT 0689Are only for MT For MT64 MT 0689, 0690 M2 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated Black 245 Nm Kgfcm 1160 USB/Audio connector card VGA connector card 68 MT 0689, 0690 M2.5 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated Black 392 Nm Kgfcm To remove the MDC, do as follows Step Screw cap Screw quantity Color Torque LCD front bezel B coverInverter card LCD panel, LCD cable, and hinges Remove the hinges from the LCD panel Are only for MT0768 Camera and LCD rear cover assembly a cover Locations Front view Bottom view Rear viewParts list Overall FRU CRU FRU no RoHSAstec AC adapters14.1-in. Wxga TFT LCD FRUs15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFT 15.4-in. Wxga TFTChicony Language RoHSWindows XP Professional Recovery CDsTBD Windows XP Home EditionMiscellaneous parts Bluetooth cableTools Common parts listTool Region RoHS Power cords90 MT 0689, 0690 Trademarks Part Number 41W7535
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