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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds User Manual

Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds
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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds Specifications

General IconGeneral
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
ChipsetMobile Intel PM45 Express
RAMUp to 8GB DDR3
GraphicsNVIDIA Quadro FX 3700M
Display17-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200)
StorageUp to 1TB HDD
Optical DriveDVD burner
Operating SystemWindows Vista or Windows 7
WirelessIntel Wi-Fi Link 5100
PortsUSB 2.0, FireWire, eSATA, VGA
Card Reader5-in-1 card reader
WebcamIntegrated 2.0MP
Battery9-cell
ProcessorIntel Core 2 Extreme Quad Core / Core 2 Quad Core / Core 2 Duo

Summary

Chapter 1: Safety Information

General Safety Precautions

Guidelines for ensuring personal safety and safe operation during maintenance.

Electrical Safety Guidelines

Rules and precautions to follow when working with electrical equipment.

Pre-Service Safety Inspection Guide

Checklist for identifying potentially unsafe conditions before servicing.

Handling ESD-Sensitive Devices

Procedures to protect sensitive electronic components from electrostatic discharge.

Grounding Requirements for Safety

Ensures proper electrical grounding for operator safety and system function.

Chapter 2: Important Service Information

Strategy for FRU Replacement

Guidelines and best practices for replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).

Hard Disk Drive Replacement Strategy

Recommended approach for replacing hard disk drives, including data backup.

System Board Replacement Notice

Key considerations and precautions when handling and replacing a system board.

Interpreting Error Messages for Diagnostics

Guidance on using error codes and messages to diagnose system failures.

Chapter 3: General Checkout Procedures

Checkout Guide for Troubleshooting

Procedures to identify and correct problems with ThinkPad notebooks.

PC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostics

Using PC-Doctor for DOS to detect errors and diagnose hardware issues.

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostics

Utilizing ThinkVantage Toolbox for system diagnostics and problem resolution.

PC-Doctor for Windows Diagnostics

Troubleshooting and resolving problems using PC-Doctor for Windows.

FRU Diagnostic Tests

Table outlining diagnostic tests for various Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).

Power System Checkout Procedures

Steps to verify and troubleshoot power-related issues on the computer.

Chapter 4: Related Service Information

Restoring Factory Contents with Recovery Discs

Procedure to restore the computer to its original factory state using recovery discs.

Restoring Factory Contents with Recovery Disc Set

Detailed steps for restoring the system using the complete recovery disc set.

System Password Management

Information on Power-On, Hard-Disk, and Supervisor passwords.

Symptom-to-FRU Index for Troubleshooting

Index linking symptoms and errors to possible FRU causes.

Numeric Error Code Diagnostics

Table of numeric error codes and corresponding FRU actions or fixes.

Error Message Troubleshooting

List of common error messages and their associated FRU or action.

Beep Symptom Troubleshooting Guide

Interpreting beep codes to diagnose hardware problems and identify FRUs.

No-Beep Symptom Troubleshooting

Diagnosing issues when no beep codes are present, focusing on power-on indicators.

Chapter 5: Installing and Configuring RAID

Enabling Embedded SATA RAID in BIOS

Steps to configure the system BIOS for embedded SATA RAID functionality.

Creating RAID Volumes Using Intel Matrix Storage Manager

Procedure for creating RAID volumes using the Intel Matrix Storage Manager.

Chapter 8: FRU Replacement Notices

Retaining and Restoring Serial Numbers

Procedures for saving and restoring system and component serial numbers.

Restoring System Unit Serial Number

Steps to restore the system unit's serial number after system board replacement.

Retaining and Assigning UUID

How to set the Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) on a new system board.

Chapter 9: Removing and Replacing FRUs

General Rules for FRU Replacement

Essential guidelines to follow before and during FRU replacement.

1190 CPU Replacement Procedure

Detailed steps for replacing the CPU, emphasizing its sensitivity.

1260 System Board and Base Cover Replacement

Instructions for replacing the system board and base cover.

Chapter 11: Parts List

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