IBM Thinkpad 570 And 570e Manual
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Product overview Status indicators The system status indicators show the current computer status in different colors (green or orange): SymbolColorMeaning 1BatteryGreenThe battery is fully charged. OrangeThe battery is charging. Blinking orangeThe battery needs charging. 2Suspend ModeGreenSuspend mode Blinking greenEntering suspend mode 3Hard Disk In UseOrangeData is read from or written to the hard disk drive. 4Numeric LockGreenThe numeric keypad on the keyboard is enabled. 5Caps...
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Product overview Structure The following illustration shows the overall organization if the FRUs. 38ThinkPad 570 and 570E Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Product overview The following table shows the test for each FRU. FRUApplicable test System board 1.Diagnostics--> CPU/Coprocessor 2.Diagnostics --> Systemboard PowerDiagnostics --> Battery LCD unit 1.Diagnostics--> Video Adapter 2.Interactive Tests --> Video Modem1. Make sure the modem sets up correctly. 2. Replacing the modem jack and modem card one at a time, run the modem test in Other Devices (Diagnostics) Audio1.Interactive Tests --> Monaural Speaker 2.Diagnostics --> Systemboard Speaker System...
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Product overview FRUApplicable test Diskette drive1.Diagnostics --> Diskette Drive 2.Interactive Tests --> Diskette CD-ROM or DVD drive (in the UltraBase)Interactive Tests --> CD-ROM/DVD JoystickInteractive Tests --> Joystick Memory1. If a DIMM is installed, remove it and run Memory Test - Quick (Diagnostics). 2. If the problem does not recur, replace the DIMM and run the test again. 3. If the test does not detect the error, run Memory Test - Full (Diagnostics). Fan1. Turn on the computer and check the...
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Product overview Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. The Fn key works independently from the operating system. The operating system obtains the status through the system management interface to control the system. Key combinationDescription Fn + F1Reserved. Fn + F2Turn the Fuel Gauge display on or off. Fn + F3Turn standby mode on. Fn + F4Turn suspend mode on. Fn + F5Reserved. Fn + F6Reserved. Fn + F7Switch between the LCD and an...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom-to-FRU index The symptom-to-FRU index lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the “FRU/Action in Sequence” column. If a FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a nondefective FRU. This index can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are liking to...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or errorFRU or action, in sequence 0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS1.Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM failure at offset nnnn 1.System board. 0231 System RAM failure at offset nnnn 1.DIMM. 2. System board. 0250 System battery is dead—replace and run setup1.Replace the backup battery and run IBM BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad—Default configuration used1.Replace the backup battery. and run IBM BIOS...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or errorFRU or action, in sequence 02F5 DIMM test failure 1.DIMM. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failure 1.DIMM. 2. System board. 02F7 Fail—safe timer NMI failure 1.DIMM. 2. System board. Error messages Symptom or errorFRU or action, in sequence Device address conflict1.Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board. Allocation error for: device1.Load Setup Defaults in IBM BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. System board....
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Symptom-to-FRU index Beep symptoms No beep symptoms Symptom or errorFRU or action, in sequence One beep and a blank, unreadable, or flashing LCD1.Reseat the LCD connector 2. LCD assembly 3. System board One long and two short beeps, and a blank or unreadable LCD 1.System board. 2. LCD assembly. Two short beeps with error codesPOST error. See “Numeric error codes” on page 42. Two short beeps with blank screen 1.System board. Symptom or errorFRU or action, in sequence No beep, power-on indicator on,...
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Symptom-to-FRU index Symptom or errorFRU or action, in sequence No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank LCD during POST 1.System board. LCD backlight not working LCD too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted1.Reseat the LCD connectors.. 2. LCD assembly. 3. System board. LCD screen unreadable Characters missing pixels Screen abnormal Wrong color displayed1.See important note for “LCD-related symptoms.” . 2. Reseat all LCD connectors. 3. LCD assembly. 4....