Lenovo 3000 C200 manual Checkout guide, Testing the computer

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Checkout guide

Checkout guide

Use the following procedures as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the Lenovo 3000 computer.

Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Lenovo 3000 products. The use of non-Lenovo 3000 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 the operation.

Testing the computer

The Lenovo 3000 computer has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can detect errors by running the diagnostics test included in PC-Doctor. This section is an overview of the procedure. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to “Product overview” on page 30.

For some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run correctly. To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the BIOS Utility before you run PC-Doctor. On the BIOS Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter.

Note: When you initialize the computer configuration, some devices are disabled, such as the serial port. If you test one of these devices, you will need to enable it by using Configuration utility for DOS. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support

Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics diskette

To create the PC-Doctor disk from the Rescue and Recovery workspace , do as follows:

1.Enter the Rescue and Recovery workspace by pressing the Lenovo Care button during POST.

2.When the Rescue and Recovery workspace finishes loading, click Diagnostic Diskette.

3.Authenticating the digital signature takes about 15 seconds; then the Lenovo 3000 computer will reboot into PC-DOS.

4.A batch file automatically starts up to prompt you through the process of creating diskettes. You are notified of how many diskettes you will need.

a.You are prompted to insert each diskette in sequence.

b.Typically, all you need to do is to press the Enter key for the floppy drive; the system then formats and creates the diskette.

c.Each diskette is erased and formatted with the PC-Doctor for DOS boot image.

5.Once all the diskettes have been created, the Lenovo 3000 computer will reboot. The user is asked to remove all diskettes from the drive, or to insert the first diskette created if it is desired to run the diagnostics.

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Contents Lenovo 3000 C200 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Lenovo 3000 C200 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Contents Iv MT Important service information About this manualStrategy for replacing FRUs How to use error messages Strategy for replacing a hard disk driveImportant notice for replacing a system board Using PC Entitlement Warehouse PEW Using eSupportUsing the HMM Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs Safety notices multilingual translations Diskette compatibility matrixSafety notices Safety notices Safety notices Safety notices 10 MT Safety information General safetyElectrical safety 12 MT Safety inspection guide Grounding requirements Laser compliance statement 16 MT Read this first What to do firstRead this first Related service information Passwords Power-on passwordHow to remove the power-on password If no SVP has been setScreen blank mode Power managementHow to remove the hard-disk password Standby modeHibernation mode Testing the computer Creating the PC-Doctor diagnostics disketteCheckout guide Diagnostics Interactive Tests Hardware Info Power system checkoutDetecting system information with PC-Doctor UtilityChecking the battery pack Checking the ac adapterChecking operational charging Terminal Voltage V dc Lenovo 3000 C200 Specifications Product overviewCmos RAM Status indicators Indicator MeaningFRU tests Following table shows the test for each FRUFn key combinations Key combination DescriptionSymptom-to-FRU index Numeric error codesDMA test failed System board 02F6 Error messages To boot fromErrors without messages LCD-related symptomsIntermittent problems Undetermined problemsFRU replacement notices Screw noticesRetaining serial numbers Restoring the serial number of the system unit Retaining the UuidReading or writing the ECA information 42 MT Removing and replacing a FRU Battery pack Hard disk drive slot cover Hard disk driveBluetooth daughter card BDC PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN PCI Express Mini Card for 802.11 a/b/g/n wireless LAN Dimm slot cover Dimm Optical drive Thermal module slot cover 1110 Fan Thermal module Removing and replacing a FRU 1130 CPU Cover, strip E cover Keyboard When installing Function board LCD unit 62 MT Removing and replacing a FRU Top cover assembly C cover M2.5 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated Black 392 Nm Kgfcm 66 MT 1190 USB/Audio connector card VGA connector card LED card 70 MT Removing and replacing a FRU To remove the MDC, do as follows LCD front bezel B cover Inverter card Removing and replacing a FRU Remove the hinges from the LCD panel Locations Front view Rear view Bottom viewParts list Overall FRU CRU 82 MT Parts list 84 MT LCD FRUs 15.0-in. XGA TFTNMB Recovery discs Windows XP Professional CDsWindows XP Home Edition CDs Windows Vista Home Premium 32 bit DVDs Windows Vista Home Basic 32 bit DVDs Windows Vista Business 32 bit DVDs Corel software CDs AC adaptersBluetooth insulator Miscellaneous partsCommon parts list ToolsPower cords For 2-pin power cords96 MT Trademarks Part Number 42T7841