Hard Disk Drive Problems; A Startup Problem - IBM ThinkPad X40 Series Service And Troubleshooting Manual

Problem:
The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery.
Solution:
The surge protector in the battery might be active. Turn off the computer
for one minute to reset the protector; then turn on the computer again.
Problem
The battery does not charge.
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 BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk
drive is in the "Boot priority order". If it is in the device list of "Excluded
from boot order", the hard disk drive is disabled. Move it into the "Boot
priority order".

A startup problem

Problem:
The Microsoft
Solution:
Use the IBM Rescue and Recovery workspace to help solve or identify
your problem. Starting the IBM Rescue and Recovery workspace is easy.
To open IBM Rescue and Recovery, do the following:
1. Turn off your PC, then turn it on again.
2. Watch the screen carefully while your PC starts. When "To interrupt
normal startup, press the blue Access IBM button" message is
displayed at the lower left of the screen, press the blue Access IBM
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Windows operating system will not start.
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