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							3. SelectDiagnosticswith the arrow keys, and press
Enter.
A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on
the model.) The options on the test menu are as
follows:
Diagnostics Interactive Tests
vRun Normal Test
vRun Quick Test
vCPU/Coprocessor
vSystemboard
vVideo Adapter
vSerial Ports
vParallel Ports
vFixed Disks
vDiskette Drives
vOther Devices
vMemory Test–Full
vMemory Test–Quick
vFlipTouch Display
vThinkScribevKeyboard
vVideo
vInternal Speaker
vMouse
vJoystick Test
vDiskette
vSystem Load
vCD-ROM/DVD Test
vStereo Speaker
vThinkScribe LCD Test
vThinkScribe LED Test
vThinkScribe Interactive Test
vFlipTouch Display
Notes:
vIn theKeyboardtest inInteractive Tests, theFnkey is
scanned only once. Each key should be held down for at least
2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be sensed.
vSound Card is not recognized in theStereo Speakerin the
Interactive Tests. To test it, use the audio device test in the
Other Devices(Diagnostics).
vVideo Adaptertest supports only the LCD display on ThinkPad
TransNote. Before running PC-Doctor DOS, detach the
external monitor.
4. Run the applicable function test.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. If there is a
problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it.
6. To exit the test, selectQuit—Exit Diag.
To cancel the test, pressEsc.
Notes:
1. After executing PC-Doctor, check the system time/date
and reset them if needed.
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							2. Following test items in theSerial Portstest are
FAILED even if these devices are working properly.
vExternal Loopbacktest for the FlipTouch display,
ThinkScribe, or Debug Port.
vRegisters And Interruptstest for the Debug Port.
Detecting system information with
PC-Doctor
PC-Doctor can detect the following system information:
Hardware InfovSystem Configuration
vMemory Contents
vPhysical Disk Drives
vLogical Disk Drives
vVGA Information
vIDE Drive Info
vPCI Information
vPNPISA Info
vSMBIOS Info
vVESA LCD Info
UtilityvRun External Tests
vSurface Scan Hard Disk
vBenchmark System
vDOS Shell
vTech Support Form
vBattery Rundown
vView Test Log
vPrint Log
vSave Log
vFull Erase Hard Drive
vQuick Erase Hard Drive
Power system checkout
To verify the symptom of a problem, do the following:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack.
3. Connect the ac adapter.
4. Check that power is supplied when you power on the
computer.
5. Power off the computer.
6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged
battery pack.
7. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you
power on the computer.
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one
of the following power supply checkouts:
v“Checking the ac adapter”on page 29
v“Checking operational charging”on page 29
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							v“Checking the battery pack”on page 30
v“Checking the backup battery”on page 31
v“Checking the sub-battery”on page 31
Checking the ac adapterYou are here because the computer fails only when the ac
adapter is used:
vIf the power problem occurs only when the port
replicator is used, replace the port replicator.
vIf the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the
power cord of the ac adapter for correct continuity and
installation.
vIf the computer does not charge during operation, go to
″Checking operational charging.″
1. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer.
2. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac
adapter cable. See the following figure:
Pin Voltage (V dc)
1 +15.5 to +17.0
2 Ground
If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter.
If the voltage is acceptable, do the following:
vReplace the system board.
vIf the problem persists, go to“Product overview”on
page 35.
Note:Noise from the ac adapter does not always indicate
a defect.
Checking operational chargingTo check operational charging, use a discharged battery
pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total
power remaining when installed in the computer.
Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator
or icon does not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it
return to room temperature. Reinstall the battery pack. If
the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on, replace
the battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the
system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the
reinstalled battery pack has not been charged, go to the
next section.
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							Checking the battery packBattery charging does not start until the Power Meter
shows that less than 95% of the total power remains;
under this condition the battery pack can charge to 100%
of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being
overcharged or from having a shortened life.
To ensure a maximum battery charge continue charging
the battery for about 30 minutes after the charge indicator
reaches 100%.
To check the status of your battery, move your cursor to
the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows
taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click), and the
percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. To get
detailed information about the battery, double-click the
Power Meter icon.
Note:If the battery pack becomes hot, it may not be able
to charge. Remove it from the computer and leave it
at room temperature for a while. After it cools down,
reinstall and recharge it.
To check the battery pack, do the following:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage
between battery terminals 1 (+) and 5 (). See the
following figure:
Terminal Voltage (V dc)
1 + 0 to + 16.8
5 Ground ()
3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack
has been discharged.
Note:Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the
indicator does not turn on.
If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after
recharging, replace the battery.
4. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the
resistance between battery terminals 4 and 5. 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.
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							Checking the backup batteryDo the following:
1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter
from it.
2. Remove the battery pack (for the removal procedure,
see“1010 Battery pack”on page 56).
3. Remove the backup battery (for the removal procedure,
see“1060 Backup battery and sub-battery”on
page 73).
4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the
following figure.
Wire Voltage (V dc)
Red +2.5 to +3.2
Black Ground
vIf the voltage is correct, replace the system board.
vIf the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery.
vIf the backup battery discharges quickly after
replacement, replace the system board.
Checking the sub-batteryDo the following:
1. Recharge the sub-battery; it might have been
discharged.
2. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter
from it.
3. Remove the battery pack (for the removal procedure,
see“1010 Battery pack”on page 56).
4. Remove the sub-battery (for the removal procedure,
see“1060 Backup battery and sub-battery”on
page 73).
5. Measure the voltage of the sub-battery. See the
following figure.
Wire Voltage (V dc)
Red +6.0 to +9.0
Black Ground
vIf the voltage is correct, replace the system board.
vIf the voltage is not correct, replace the sub-battery .
vIf the sub-battery discharges quickly after replacement,
replace the system board.
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							ThinkPad TransNote
Product overview............35
Specifications............35
Status indicators...........36
FRU tests.............38
Fn key combinations..........39
Symptom-to-FRU index..........41
Numeric error codes..........41
Error messages...........44
Beep symptoms...........45
No beep symptoms..........45
LCD-related symptoms.........46
Identifying problems with the FlipTouch display 47
Identifying problems with the ThinkScribe digital
notepad.............47
Intermittent problems..........48
Undetermined problems.........49
FRU replacement notices.........50
Screw notices............50
Retaining serial numbers.........51
Restoring the serial number of the system unit 51
Retaining the UUID.........51
Removing and replacing a FRU........53
Removing the ThinkPad TransNote.....54
1010 Battery pack...........56
1020 DIMM............58
1030 Mini PCI adapter.........62
1040 Hard-disk drive and hard-disk drive cover 67
1050 Keyboard...........69
1060 Backup battery and sub-battery.....73
1070 Digital-pen holder kit........75
For a right-handed model.......75
For a left-handed model........77
1080 Computer side..........79
1090 ThinkScribe digital notepad assembly . . . 82
1100 Endurimer and system-digi cable....85
1110 Audio card and speaker.......86
1120 Video card...........89
1130 System board and PC card slot assembly 93
1140 RJ11/45 card and RJ11/45 cable....103
1150 Fan assembly..........106
2010 LCD assembly..........108
2020 LCD front bezel.........112
2030 LCD panel and Inverter card.....115
2040 LCD cable...........123
3010 Digital pen...........124
4010 Changing the orientation of a left- or
right-handed model.........124
Locations..............133
Front view............133
Rear view.............134
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							ThinkScribe digital notepad.......135
Parts list..............136
Overall.............136
LCD FRUs............139
Keyboard.............140
Endurimer/leather cover replacing kit.....140
Miscellaneous parts..........141
Optional FRUs...........142
Common parts list..........143
Tools.............143
Power cords (system)........143
Notices..............144
Trademarks............144
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							Product overview
This section presents the following product-unique
information:
v“Specifications”
v“Status indicators”on page 36
v“FRU tests”on page 38
v“Fn key combinations”on page 39
Specifications
The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad
TransNote:
Feature Description
Processor Intel®mobile Pentium®III processor
600 featuring Intel®SpeedStep™
technology
Bus architecture PCI Bus
Memory (standard) 64 MB (on the system board)
Memory (optional) 64 MB, 128 MB, or 256 MB DIMM
card (maximum of 320 MB)
CMOS RAM 114 bytes + 4 Kbytes
Display 10.4-inch, 16M colors, SVGA
(800×600 resolution) TFT color LCD
with touch screen display
Hard-disk drive 10.0 GB, 2.5-inch, IDE interface
I/O portvExternal monitor
vLine-in
vHeadphone
vMicrophone
vPort replicator connector
vUniversal serial bus (USB)
connectors
vRJ11
vRJ45
CompactFlash CompactFlash card
Internal modem 56.6 Kbps
AudiovInternal microphone
vInternal speaker
vSoftware control volume
Infrared transfer IrDA 1.1
PC Card Type-I or II
AC adapter 56-watt type or 72-watt typeProduct overview
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							Status indicators
The system status indicators show the status of the
computer, as follows:
Indicator Meaning

1BatteryGreen:The battery is fully charged.
Blinking green:
The battery has enough power
to operate, but is being
charged.
Orange:The battery power is low. The
battery is being charged.
Blinking orange:
The battery needs to be
charged. When the indicator
starts blinking orange, the
computer beeps three times.

2Standby statusGreen:The computer is in standby
mode.
Blinking green:
The computer is entering
standby mode or hibernation
mode, or is resuming normal
operation. This indicator does
not blink in Windows 98,
Windows 2000 and Windows
Me.
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