GAV. . 41 Removing and replacing a FRU ..83 Product definition . . 41 Before servicing ThinkPad T400s . . 84 FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV 1010 Battery pack . . 85 products .
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Windows Vista Starter Edition (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs . . 174 Trademarks . . 188 Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs . . 176 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. v Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of internal components. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.
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This practice ensures correct grounding of the units. v If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service technicians from injury. This guide addresses only those items.
– Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Safety notices (multilingual translations) The safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: v English v Arabic v Brazilian Portuguese v French v German v Hebrew v Japanese v Korean v Spanish v Traditional Chinese Safety information...
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If the LCD breaks and the fluid from inside the LCD gets into your eyes or on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical care if any symptoms from the fluid are present after washing. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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DANGER To avoid shock, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the...
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Se o LCD quebrar e o fluido de dentro dele entrar em contato com seus olhos ou com suas mãos, lave as áreas afetadas imediatamente com água durante pelo menos 15 minutos. Procure cuidados médicos se algum sintoma causado pelo fluido surgir após a lavagem. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO Para evitar choque elétrico, não remova a capa plástica que protege a parte inferior da placa inversora. PERIGO Embora as principais baterias possuam baixa voltagem, uma bateria em curto-circuito ou aterrada pode produzir corrente o bastante para queimar materiais de pessoal ou inflamáveis.
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Si le panneau d’affichage à cristaux liquides se brise et que vous recevez dans les yeux ou sur les mains une partie du fluide, rincez-les abondamment pendant au moins quinze minutes. Consultez un médecin si des symptômes persistent après le lavage. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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DANGER Afin d’éviter tout risque de choc électrique, ne retirez pas le cache en plastique protégeant la partie inférieure de la carte d’alimentation. DANGER Bien que le voltage des batteries principales soit peu élevé, le court-circuit ou la mise à la masse d’une batterie peut produire suffisamment de courant pour brûler des matériaux combustibles ou causer des brûlures corporelles graves.
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Polung angebrachte Verbindungsstecker entfernt werden. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Beim Ersetzen der Batterie nur Batterien des Typs verwenden, der in der Ersatzteilliste aufgeführt ist. Der Einsatz falscher Batterien kann zu Entzündung oder Explosion führen. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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VORSICHT Die Leuchtstoffröhre im LCD-Bildschirm enthält Quecksilber. Bei der Entsorgung die örtlichen Bestimmungen für Sondermüll beachten. Der LCD-Bildschirm besteht aus Glas und kann zerbrechen, wenn er unsachgemäß behandelt wird oder der Computer auf den Boden fällt. Wenn der Bildschirm beschädigt ist und die darin befindliche Flüssigkeit in Kontakt mit Haut und Augen gerät, sollten die betroffenen Stellen mindestens 15 Minuten mit Wasser abgespült und bei Beschwerden anschließend ein Arzt aufgesucht werden.
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Si la LCD se rompe y el fluido de su interior entra en contacto con sus ojos o sus manos, lave inmediatamente las áreas afectadas con agua durante 15 minutos como mínimo. Obtenga atención medica si se presenta algún síntoma del fluido despues de lavarse. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PELIGRO Para evitar descargas, no quite la cubierta de plástico que rodea la parte baja de la tarjeta invertida. PELIGRO Aunque las baterías principales tienen un voltaje bajo, una batería cortocircuitada o con contacto a tierra puede producir la corriente suficiente como para quemar material combustible o provocar quemaduras en el personal.
Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: DANGER Emits visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3A ou Classe 3B integrado. Observe o seguinte: PERIGO Emite radiação de laser visível e invisível quando aberto. Não olhe diretamente para o feixe a olho nu ou com instrumentos óticos, e evite exposição direta ao feixe. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Certains modèles d’ordinateur ThinkPad sont équipés d’origine d’une unité de stockage optique telle qu’une unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM. Ces unités sont également vendues séparément en tant qu’options. Si l’une de ces unités est installée, elle est certifiée conforme, aux Etats-Unis, aux normes indiquées dans le sous-chapitre J du DHHS 21 CFR relatif aux produits à...
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Ein installiertes CD-ROM-Laufwerk, DVD-ROM-Laufwerk oder anderes optisches Speicherlaufwerk kann eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B enthalten. Folgendes beachten: GEFAHR Sichtbare und nicht sichtbare Laserstrahlung, wenn geöfnet. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: PELIGRO Emite radiación láser visible e invisible cuando está abierto. No fije la vista en el rayo, no lo mire directamente con instrumentos ópticos y evite la exposición directa al rayo. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– “FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products” on page 41 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or ®...
Whatever causes the first error code may also cause false error codes. If no error code is displayed, see whether the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (Example: 1829-CTO). Custom Model Variant (CMV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. A unique 4-digit MT and 3-digit model is provided to the customer to place orders (Example: 1829-W15).
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(this is the same record found in PEW). v eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP.
“Checkout guide” on page 45 – “Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 45 – “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)” on page 48 – “PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 48 – “FRU tests” on page 49 v “Power system checkout”...
The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station.
Fixed Disks Diskette Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in menus. Press ENTER to select. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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 Internal Speaker v System board v Mouse v Video Adapter v Diskette v Serial Ports v System Load v Fixed Disks v Optical Drive Test...
While the Windows operating system is running, press the ThinkVantage button. You can also run this program as either of the following: v Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools --> System Health and Diagnostics. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo’s System Health and Diagnostics.
FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. Table 1. FRU tests Applicable test System board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. If the docking station or the port replicator is attached to the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it.
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BIOS Setup Utility. If the Touch Pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following: v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the AC adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer. 6.
4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 5 and 7. The resistance must be 4 to 30 K . If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Checking the backup battery Do the following: 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the AC adapter from it. 2. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see “1010 Battery pack” on page 85). 4. Remove the backup battery (see “1080 Backup battery” on page 102). 5.
Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette become available, they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new drive.
2. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the DVD drive. 3. Press F10 to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, follow the instructions on the screen. 6. Click Yes in the displayed window to begin the operating system recovery process.
If it has, it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
Attention: If User only mode is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive.
To cause the computer to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do one of the following: v Press the Fn key. v Open the LCD cover. v Turn on the power switch. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Also, in either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from sleep (standby) mode and resumes operation: v The ring indicator (RI) is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. v The time set on the resume timer elapses. Note: The computer does not accept any input immediately after it enters sleep (standby) mode.
2. System board. 0185 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9, and Bad startup sequence settings. Enter BIOS Enter to load the default setting. Then Setup and load Setup defaults. save the current setting by pressing F10. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0187 System board. EAIA data access error—The access to EEPROM is failed. 0188 System board. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. Invalid RFID configuration information area—The EEPROM checksum is not correct.
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2. System board. 1804 1. Remove the WAN card that you Unauthorized WAN card is plugged installed. in—Power off and remove the WAN card. 2. System board. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Warning: Your internal hard disk drive customer: If in the primary bay the customer (HDD) may not function correctly on this is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk system. Ensure that your HDD is supported drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM...
1. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Reinstall the operation system. Excluded from boot order. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in boot order. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Beep symptoms Table 4. Beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or 1. Reseat the LCD connector. flashing LCD. 2. LCD assembly. 3. External CRT. 4. System board. One long and two short beeps, and a blank 1.
If the LCD you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced. Notes: v This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later.
Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a problem recurs.
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Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. Sleep (standby Green: The computer is in sleep (standby) mode. for Windows Blinking green: XP) status The computer is entering sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode, or is resuming normal operation. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 7. Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning Battery status Green: The battery has more than 20% charge. Orange: The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Fast blinking orange: The battery has less than 5% charge. Note: The battery may be charging. Slow blinking orange: The battery is being charged.
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Fn+PgUp. Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter. Fn+End The computer display becomes dimmer. Fn+Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. Fn+PrtSc Has the same function as the SysRq key. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 8. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. The indicator of numeric lock will be displayed on the screen. Fn+Pause Has the same function as the Break key. Fn+cursor keys These key combinations work with Windows Media Player. Fn+down arrow key works for the Play or Pause button, Fn+up arrow key for the Stop button, Fn+right arrow key for the Next Track button, and Fn+left arrow key for the Previous Track button.
Before replacing the system board, save the original serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 1. Set System Identification.
When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later, and restart the computer. 2. From the main menu, select 4. Assign UUID.
Before servicing ThinkPad T400s Removing the SIM card: Some models of the ThinkPad T400s you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customer has installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing.
1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 9. Removal steps of battery pack Unlock the battery latch 1 . Holding the battery latch in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3 and 4 .
Holding the bay lock latch in the unlocked position 1 , slide the bay eject latch 2 , and then pull out the Ultrabay Slim Media Bay device or the travel bezel in the direction shown by arrow 3 . ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 Attention: v Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to it. The drive is sensitive to physical shock.
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Table 11. Removal steps of SSD or HDD (continued) When installing: Make sure that the SSD connector or HDD connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1040 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 Table 12. Removal steps of DIMM Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. Removing and replacing a FRU...
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When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it snaps into the place. Make sure that it is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 Table 13. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 3 . Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 13. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) When installing: v In models with wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the gray cable into the jack labeled MAIN or M, and the black cable into the jack labeled AUX or A on the card.
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 Table 14. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 14. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) In step 3 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of the arrow.
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Table 14. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) Note: Plug the orange cable into the jack labeled MAIN, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1070 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 Table 15. Removal steps of keyboard Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. Removing and replacing a FRU...
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M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Push down the keyboard a little toward the arrow 4 , and then lift up the keyboard in the direction of 5 . ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 15. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow 6 , and then detach the connector 7 . Removing and replacing a FRU...
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When installing the keyboard, do as follows: Table 16. Installation steps of keyboard 1. Attach the keyboard connector. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 16. Installation steps of keyboard (continued) 2. Attach the keyboard so that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. 3. To make sure that the front side of the keyboard is housed firmly, gently press the keys with your thumbs and try to slide the keyboard toward you.
Table 17. Removal steps of backup battery When installing: Attach the backup battery on the hole a in the insulation sheet as shown in the figure below and make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1090 Wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 97 Table 18. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory Note: Step 1 is only for models with the wireless USB adapter.
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Table 18. Removal steps of wireless USB adapter or Intel Turbo Memory (continued) ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 97 Note: In models with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU.
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Table 19. Removal steps of palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader (continued) ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2) v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1070 Keyboard” on page 97 v “1100 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader” on page 105 Table 20.
Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel and speaker assembly Note: The speaker assembly is attached to the keyboard bezel. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (6) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel and speaker assembly (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 4 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2 ×...
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Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel and speaker assembly (continued) Note: Before step 8 , pull the cables out from the cable guide hole of the keyboard bezel as shown in the figure a . ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 21. Removal steps of keyboard bezel and speaker assembly (continued) Turn the keyboard bezel over, and remove the speaker assembly. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (5) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU...
1140 Bluetooth–wireless radio switch FPC For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or travel bezel” on page 86 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1070 Keyboard”...
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Table 23. Removal steps of Bluetooth–wireless radio switch FPC (continued) When installing: Attach the wireless radio switch as shown in the figure a . ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1150 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or travel bezel” on page 86 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN”...
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When you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 24. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. Removing and replacing a FRU...
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Table 24. Removal steps of LCD unit (continued) ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1160 System board, fan assembly, and 34-mm ExpressCard slot frame Important notices for handling the system board: When handling the system board, bear the following in mind. v The system board has an accelerometer, which can be broken by applying several thousands of G-forces.
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Following components soldered on the top side of the system board are extremely sensitive. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of rough handling. ICH (I/O Controller Hub) GMCH (Graphics Memory Controller Hub) ™ Accelerometer chip for the HDD Active Protection System ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 25. Removal steps of system board, fan assembly, and 34-mm ExpressCard slot frame (continued) Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) M2 × 6 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) In step 4 , remove the system board and fan assembly together from the base...
8 to 11 indicate the ones of 34-mm ExpressCard slot frame. Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3.5 mm, big-head, nylon-coated (3) Black 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the fan assembly from the system board. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 25. Removal steps of system board, fan assembly, and 34-mm ExpressCard slot frame (continued) When installing: v Before you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component.
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Table 25. Removal steps of system board, fan assembly, and 34-mm ExpressCard slot frame (continued) Turn the system board over, and then remove the 34-mm ExpressCard slot frame from the system board. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1170 I/O sub card and base cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or travel bezel” on page 86 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN”...
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FCC labels, find duplicates of them in the label kit and apply them to the new base cover. For the location of each label, refer the following figure: ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2010 LCD bezel assembly For access, remove the following FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 Table 27. Removal steps of LCD bezel assembly Step Screw cap Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, shoulder-socket Black 0.167 Nm head, nylon-coated (2) (1.7 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU...
2020 LCD latch L and R For access, remove the following FRU: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 127 Table 28. Removal steps of LCD latch L and R When installing: Attach the LCD latch marked L to the left-hand side and the LCD latch marked R to the right-hand side.
Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector of the integrated camera or the microphone sub card is attached firmly. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 29. Removal steps of integrated camera or microphone sub card (continued) Removing and replacing a FRU...
Table 30. Removal steps of LED sub card Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2050 LCD panel For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 127 Important notice on handling the LCD panel: The LCD panel and the peripheral parts used in this product are very sensitive. Improper handling of the LCD panel can cause damage to the parts, and may cause a system malfunction such as a missing dot, missing line, or pixel problems.
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DO NOT work by lifting the LCD panel. v DO NOT plug the cable with one hand. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Table 31. Removal steps of LCD panel (continued) When installing: When attaching the LCD panel to the cover, press the left and right edges covered with metal gently with your fingers. DO NOT press the surface of the panel or apply any excessive force to the panel. Removing and replacing a FRU...
“2010 LCD bezel assembly” on page 127 v “2050 LCD panel” on page 133 Table 32. Removal steps of LCD cable Cable routing: When you install the LCD cable, route the cable as shown in this figure. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2070 Hinge kit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or travel bezel” on page 86 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN”...
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Table 33. Removal steps of hinge kit (continued) Cable routing: When you install the hinge kit, route the cables as shown in the figure below. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2080 LED cable For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or travel bezel” on page 86 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN”...
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Table 34. Removal steps of LED cable (continued) Cable routing: When you install the LED cable, route the cable as shown in the figure below. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2090 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v “1010 Battery pack” on page 85 v “1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device or travel bezel” on page 86 v “1030 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD)” on page 87 v “1050 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN”...
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As you route the cables, make sure that they are not subjected to any tension. Tension could cause the cables to be damaged by the cable guides, or a wire to be broken. ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Locations This chapter presents the location of ThinkPad T400s features and hardware. Front view Integrated camera (for some models) ThinkLight Built-in microphone Status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page ThinkVantage button Power switch...
Note: For the description of each indicator, see “Status indicators” on page 34-mm ExpressCard slot or 5-in-1 Media Card Reader slot Combo audio jack Universal serial bus (USB) connectors DisplayPort USB/eSATA combo connector RJ-45 (Ethernet) connector External monitor connector AC power connector ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Bottom view Expansion slot (DIMM, PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN and wireless WAN) Docking connector Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) Battery pack Battery pack latch LCD cover latch Ultrabay Slim Media Bay lock latch Ultrabay Slim Media Bay eject latch Locations...
LCD FRUs In ThinkPad T400s, there are following types of LCDs. v 14.1-inch WXGA+ TFT LED-backlight LCD (Table 37 on page 160) v 14.1-inch WXGA+ TFT LED-backlight Multi touch panel (Table 38 on page 165) Parts list...
Adhesive tape v Gasket (2 mm × 25 mm) v Gasket (2 mm × 63 mm) v Tape (Docking connector EMI spring) v Tape (base cover) v Urethane form (73 mm × 7.5 mm) ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Rubber 0.5 v Rubber 0.8 v Rubber 1.5 short v Rubber 1.5 v Gasket for LCD v Lenovo logo v ThinkPad logo v Rubber (rear cover A) v Rubber (rear cover B) v Tape 0.5 (rear cover) v Bumper (front bezel)
Power cords A ThinkPad power cord for a specific country or region is usually available only in that country or region: Table 44. Parts list—2-pin power cords Country or region FRU no. Argentina 42T5020 42T5105 * v models -CTO, xxY Brazil 42T5180 42T5183 v models -CTO, xxP...
Italian 58Y1845 Japanese 58Y2622 Korean 58Y1847 Norwegian 58Y1849 Polish 58Y1850 Russian 58Y1852 Russian (English-enabled) 58Y1851 Simplified Chinese 58Y1834 Slovenian 58Y1853 Spanish 58Y1854 Swedish 58Y1855 Traditional Chinese 58Y1835 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y1843 Turkish 58Y1856 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows Vista Starter Edition (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Starter Edition (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2801-CTO v 2808-CTO v 2809-CTO v 2815-CTO v 2823-CTO v 2824-CTO v 2825-CTO Table 47. Parts list—Windows Vista Starter Edition (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language English (for India) 58Y2097...
58Y2029 Italian 58Y2030 Japanese 58Y2627 Korean 58Y2032 Norwegian 58Y2033 Polish 58Y2034 Romanian 58Y2035 Serbian-Latin 58Y2039 Simplified Chinese 58Y2020 Slovak 58Y2036 Slovenian 58Y2037 Spanish 58Y2038 Traditional Chinese 58Y2021 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y2028 Turkish 58Y2040 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2801-CTO, A9x, AHx, AJx, AKx, ANx, APx v 2808-CTO v 2809-CTO v 2815-CTO v 2823-CTO v 2824-CTO v 2825-CTO Table 49.
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Table 50. Parts list—Windows Vista Business (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Brazilian Portuguese 58Y1913 Czech 58Y1916 Danish 58Y1917 English 58Y1939 English (modem-disabled) 58Y1938 English (for India) 58Y2093 English, Finnish, and Swedish (in Sweden) 58Y1941 English, French, German, and Dutch (in Belgium and Luxemburg) 58Y1940 English, French, German, and Italian (in Switzerland) 58Y1942...
2823-CTO, 9Gx, 9Qx v 2824-CTO v 2825-CTO Table 51. Parts list—Windows Vista Business (64 bit) recovery DVDs Language English 58Y2073 English (modem-disabled) 58Y2072 English (for India) 58Y2096 German 58Y2070 Japanese 58Y2629 Simplified Chinese 58Y2069 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2801-CTO v 2808-CTO v 2809-CTO v 2815-CTO, 2Qx, 2Tx, 3Nx, 3Qx v 2823-CTO, 9Fx, 9Px v 2824-CTO v 2825-CTO Table 52.
Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2801-CTO, AMx v 2808-CTO v 2809-CTO v 2815-CTO v 2823-CTO v 2824-CTO v 2825-CTO Table 54. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (32 bit) recovery DVDs Language Brazilian Portuguese 58Y3216...
2823-CTO v 2824-CTO v 2825-CTO Table 55. Parts list—Windows 7 Home Premium (64 bit) recovery DVDs Language English 58Y3241 English (for India) 58Y4029 French 58Y3237 German 58Y3238 Japan 58Y3239 Simplified Chinese 58Y3236 Spanish 58Y3240 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Professional (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2801-CTO, ALx v 2808-CTO, D9x, DAx, DBx, DCx, DDx, DEx, DFx, DGx, DMx, DNx, DPx, DQx, DRx, DSx, DTx, DUx, DXx, E4x, ELx, ENx, EVx, EWx, F3x, F4x, F5x, F6x, F7x, F8x, F9x, FAx v 2809-CTO v 2815-CTO, 3Zx, 42x, 43x, 44x, 45x, 46x, 47x, 48x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Bx, 4Cx, 4Dx, 4Fx,...
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Norwegian 58Y3256 Polish 58Y3257 Portuguese 58Y3258 Romanian 58Y3260 Russian 58Y3261 Russian (English-enabled) 58Y3259 Serbian-Latin 58Y3265 Simplified Chinese 58Y3243 Slovak 58Y3262 Slovenian 58Y3263 Spanish 58Y3264 Traditional Chinese 58Y3244 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y3251 Turkish 58Y3266 ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) DVDs Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2801-CTO v 2808-CTO, DLx, E3x v 2809-CTO v 2815-CTO, 4Ex, 4Gx, 4Wx v 2823-CTO v 2824-CTO v 2825-CTO Table 57.
05K9283 USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 27L3452 Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820 LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later — Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ ThinkPad T400s Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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