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How to run the diagnostics, Diagnostics for the thinkpad computer – IBM THINKPAD S05L-1270-01 User Manual

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and run the advanced diagnostic tests. If the test detects
an error, replace the defective part.

How to Run the Diagnostics

This section describes how to run the diagnostics for both
the computer and the SelectaDock Docking System.

The following table lists the special tools used for the
diagnostics:

Tool Name

Part Number

PC test card

35G4703

Tri-connector wrap plug

72X8546

USB parallel test cable

05K2580

Diagnostics for the ThinkPad Computer

Use either the TrackPoint or the cursor-moving keys to
interact with the tests. The Enter key works the same as
selecting the OK icon to reply OK.

For ThinkPad 770:

1. Press and hold F1; then power on the computer.

Hold F1 down until the Easy-Setup window
appears.

2. Click on Test. The basic diagnostic menu

appears.

3. Click on a device to run the test. The test

progress window appears; then OK appears
under the tested device icon if the test ends
without any errors.

4. Start the advanced diagnostic test by pressing

Ctrl

+

A on the basic diagnostic menu. The

ThinkPad FRU connections window appears.

5. Click on Exit or press Esc. The keyboard test

window appears.

6. When you press a key, a mark appears or

disappears on the corresponding key position on
the screen. Repeat this step for any keys that
need to be tested.

7. To exit the test, click on Exit or press

Ctrl

+

Break. The advanced diagnostics window

appears.

8. Do one of the following:

Click on a device to start the tests.

Click on Test All to test all devices.

Click on Loop Test to run the tests in a
repeated loop. The loop option menu
appears. Click on a device; a

mark

appears beside the selected device.
Repeat this step to select multiple devices.
Click on OK to start the diagnostic loop. If
no device is selected, all devices tests are
looped.

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