Hard Disk Drive Problems; Passwords - IBM ThinkPad X22 Service & Troubleshooting Manual

Problem: Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows
empty,-or-Your computer operates after the battery status indicator shows
empty.
Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery pack.
Problem: The operating time for a fully charged battery pack is short.
Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery pack. If your battery's operating
time is still short, use a new battery pack.
Problem: The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery pack.
Solution: The surge protector in the battery pack might be active. Turn off the
computer for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer
again.
Problem: The battery pack cannot be charged.
Solution: You cannot charge the battery when it is too hot. If the battery feels
hot, remove it from the computer and allow it to cool to room temperature.
After it cools, reinstall it and recharge the battery. If it still cannot be charged,
have it serviced.

Hard disk drive problems

Problem: The hard disk drive makes a rattling noise intermittently.
Solution: The rattling noise might be heard when:
v The hard disk drive starts accessing the data or when it stops.
v You are carrying the hard disk drive.
v You are carrying your computer.
This is a normal characteristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect.
Problem: The hard disk drive does not work.
Solution: In the startup menu in IBM BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that there
is no exclamation point to the left of the hard-disk drive. If there is such a
mark, the hard-disk drive is disabled. Clear the mark to enable the drive.

Passwords

Problem: I forgot my password.
Solution: If you forgot your power-on password, you have to take your
computer to an IBM reseller or a marketing representative to have the
password reset.
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