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Summarization of Contents
General Descriptions
Introduction
Provides an overview of the manual's sections.
Important Service Information
Details on customer installable fixes and help resources.
FRU Replacement Strategy
Guidelines for preventing unnecessary FRU replacement.
Safety Notices
Multilingual safety notices for handling the product.
Safety Information
Essential safety precautions for servicing IBM computers.
Electrical Safety
Rules and precautions for working with electrical components.
Safety Inspection Guide
Procedure to identify potentially unsafe conditions.
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
Protecting sensitive components from ESD damage.
Laser Compliance Statement
Information regarding laser safety for CD-ROM drives.
READ THIS FIRST
Important Notes
Key considerations before servicing the computer.
What to Do First
Servicer responsibilities for parts exchange forms.
Note for Warranty
Details on items not covered under warranty.
FRU REPLACEMENT NOTICES
FRU Replacement Notices
General notices for FRU removal and replacement.
LCD Replacement Notice
Criteria for replacing the TFT LCD panel.
Screw Notices
Information on special nylon-coated screws.
System Board Replacement Notice
Instructions for restoring system serial numbers.
CPU Card Replacement Notice
Procedure for restoring CPU card serial numbers.
DC-DC Card Replacement Notice
Procedure for restoring DC-DC card serial numbers.
RELATED SERVICE INFORMATION
How to Use Error Messages
Using error codes to diagnose failures.
How to Diagnose Multiple FRUs
Procedure for isolating problems with multiple FRUs.
Reset Switch
Function of the system reset button.
Running a Low-Level Format
Steps to format the hard disk drive.
Service Web Site
Location for system program service diskettes.
Passwords
Information on power-on, hard disk, and supervisor passwords.
Power Management Features
Overview of power saving modes: Standby and Suspend.
Suspend Mode
Events that cause the computer to enter suspend mode.
Hibernation Mode
Details on hibernation mode for Windows NT users.
Fn Key Combinations
Table of function key combinations and their uses.
CHECKOUT GUIDE
Checkout Guide
Procedure for diagnosing and resolving computer problems.
Audio Checkout
Steps to test ISA and PCI audio features.
Diskette Drive Checkout
Procedure to isolate diskette drive or controller problems.
Fan Checkout
Procedure to test the computer's cooling fan.
Indicator LED Checkout
Troubleshooting steps for indicator LEDs.
Indicator Panel Checkout
Diagnosing issues with the indicator panel icons.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Checkout
Troubleshooting steps for keyboards and input devices.
Memory Checkout
Procedure to isolate memory-related problems.
RUNNING THE DIAGNOSTICS
Running the Diagnostics
Details on diagnostic tools and procedures.
PC Card Slots Test
Procedure to test the PC Card slot.
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Test
Steps to test the USB ports.
Displaying the Error Log
How to view diagnostic error logs.
Checking the Installed Devices List
Verifying installed devices against system configuration.
Diagnostic Error Codes
Explanation of diagnostic error codes and FRU identification.
FRU Codes
Interpreting four-digit FRU codes for suspected components.
System Board and CPU Card Checkout
Procedure to isolate issues between system board and CPU.
TrackPoint Checkout
Troubleshooting steps for the TrackPoint device.
MODEL-UNIQUE FUNCTIONS
Product Overview
Overview of system features for the ThinkPad 770 series.
Video
Specifications for video displays across different models.
Video RAM
Details on Video RAM capacity for different models.
Diskette drive (removable)
Supported diskette drive types and sizes.
Hard disk drive (removable)
Supported hard disk drive capacities.
Modem card
Supported modem card functions.
Status Indicators
Explanation of system status indicators and colors.
Indicator Panel
Description of the indicator panel icons and their meanings.
SYMPTOM-TO-FRU INDEX
Symptom-to-FRU Index
Lists symptoms, errors, and their likely FRU causes.
Numeric Error Codes
Categorizes numeric error codes and their FRU actions.
Beep Symptoms
Troubleshooting symptoms related to beep codes.
No Beep Symptoms
Troubleshooting symptoms with no beep codes.
Audio-Related Symptoms
Diagnosing issues with audio output.
CD-ROM-Related Symptoms
Troubleshooting CD-ROM drive functionality.
DVD-Related Symptoms
Diagnosing problems with DVD drive operation.
Function-Related Symptoms
Troubleshooting system suspend/resume and configuration issues.
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Diagnosing issues with system status indicators.
Infrared-Related Symptoms
Troubleshooting Infrared (IR) port communication.
Keyboard- or TrackPoint-Related Symptoms
Diagnosing issues with keyboard or TrackPoint input.
LCD-Related Symptoms
Troubleshooting LCD panel display problems.
Modem (DSP)-Related Symptoms
Diagnosing issues with the DSP modem.
PC Card-Related Symptoms
Troubleshooting PC Card slot and device issues.
Peripheral-Device-Related Symptoms
Diagnosing problems with external peripherals.
Power-Related Symptoms
Troubleshooting power shutdown and power-off issues.
Intermittent Problems
Steps for diagnosing recurring system hang issues.
Undetermined Problems
Procedure for isolating failures when diagnostics fail.
FRU REMOVALS AND REPLACEMENTS
FRU Removals and Replacements
General guidelines for removing and replacing FRUs.
1010 Battery Pack
Procedure for removing and replacing the battery pack.
1020 UltraBay II Device or Second Battery Pack
Instructions for removing the UltraBay II device or battery.
1030 DVD and Enhanced Video Adapter
Procedure for removing the DVD/Enhanced Video Adapter.
1040 Hard Disk Drive
Steps for removing and replacing the hard disk drive.
1050 Backup Battery and DIMM
Procedure for removing the backup battery and DIMM.
1060 Keyboard Assembly
Instructions for removing and replacing the keyboard assembly.
1065 Keyboard and Indicator Panel
Procedure for removing the keyboard and indicator panel.
Indicator Panel
Steps for removing and replacing the indicator panel.
1070 Center Cover and Hinge Cap
Procedure for removing the center cover and hinge cap.
1080 Power Switch and Bay Eject Lever
Instructions for removing the power switch and bay eject lever.
1090 LCD Unit
Procedure for removing and replacing the LCD unit.
1100 Standby Battery
Steps for removing and replacing the standby battery.
1110 Upper Shield
Procedure for removing and replacing the upper shield.
1120 Speaker
Instructions for removing and replacing the speaker.
1130 Video Card
Procedure for removing and replacing the video card.
1140 Modem Card
Steps for removing and replacing the modem card.
1150 DC-DC Card
Procedure for removing and replacing the DC-DC card.
1160 Fan
Instructions for removing and replacing the fan.
1170 CPU Card and Heat Sink
Procedure for removing the CPU card and heat sink.
1180 PC Card Slot
Steps for removing and replacing the PC Card slot.
1190 System Board, Base Memory, or Cable for RFID
Procedure for removing system board, base memory, or RFID cable.
2010 LCD Front Cover
Instructions for removing the LCD front cover.
2020 LCD Panel Assembly
Procedure for removing and replacing the LCD panel assembly.
2050 Hinge and LCD Cable
Steps for removing and replacing hinge and LCD cable.
LOCATIONS
Front View
Diagram showing the location of front components.
Rear View
Diagram showing the location of rear components.
Bottom View
Diagram showing the location of bottom components.
Password Jumper
Location and function of the password jumper.
PARTS LIST
Parts List
Comprehensive list of parts for the computer.
Common Parts List
List of common tools and supplies.
LCD FRU
List of Field Replaceable Units for the LCD.
Keyboard Unit
List of keyboard part numbers by language.
Miscellaneous Parts
List of miscellaneous screws, kits, and connectors.
Option Parts List
List of optional hardware components and accessories.
Power Cords
List of power cords available by country.
NOTICES
Notices
Disclaimers regarding IBM product availability and usage.
Trademarks
List of IBM and third-party trademarks.
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