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Lenovo ThinkPad W700ds User Manual

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If one of the following error code messages is displayed on the screen, have the
computer serviced:

02F4: EISA CMOS not writable

02F5: DMA test failed

02F6: Software NMI failed

02F7: Fail-safe timer NMI failed

Fan error

Thermal sensing error

Errors without messages

Problem:

When I turn on the machine, nothing appears on the screen and the machine
does not beep while starting up.

Note:

If you are not sure whether you heard any beeps:

1.

Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power switch for 4
seconds or more.

2.

Turn it on and listen again.

Solution:

1.

Make sure that:
v The battery is installed correctly.
v The AC adapter is connected to the computer and the power cord is

plugged into a working electrical outlet.

v The computer is turned on. (Turn the power switch on again for

confirmation.)

2.

If a power-on password is set:

a.

Press any key to display the prompt for the power-on password. If
the brightness level of the screen is low, increase it by pressing the
Fn+Home.

b.

Type the correct password and press Enter.

3.

If these items are set properly, and the screen remains blank, have the
computer serviced.

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W700 and W700ds Service and Troubleshooting Guide