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The document provides information about LCD self-tests and troubleshooting for ThinkPad laptops. It describes: 1) The LCD self-test allows testing the LCD functionality without an external display, which is useful for on-site service to determine if an issue is with the LCD or another component like the planar. 2) The self-test involves pressing keys during startup to display colors across the screen for 20 seconds, then the laptop turns off automatically. 3) LCD troubleshooting tips include opening and closing the lid to check for issues, and replacing cables or the LCD assembly depending on symptoms like dimness or missing pixels.

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LCD Self-Test 2

The document provides information about LCD self-tests and troubleshooting for ThinkPad laptops. It describes: 1) The LCD self-test allows testing the LCD functionality without an external display, which is useful for on-site service to determine if an issue is with the LCD or another component like the planar. 2) The self-test involves pressing keys during startup to display colors across the screen for 20 seconds, then the laptop turns off automatically. 3) LCD troubleshooting tips include opening and closing the lid to check for issues, and replacing cables or the LCD assembly depending on symptoms like dimness or missing pixels.

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Lenovo Global Product Education

LCD Self-Test

Description:
The LCD self-test allows to test the functionality of the LCD panel of a ThinkPad laptop without the
need for an external display. This is particularly useful during on-site service. The test can be
executed in those scenarios where the machine shows a blank screen when powered on. If the test
is passed, the engineer can determine that the issue is not with the LCD panel but with the planar.

Availability:
ThinkPad X1 Series, X Series, T Series, L Series, P Series, E Series

Steps to execute:
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Connect the ac power adapter.
3. Press Fn, left Ctrl, and the power button at the same time. If the LCD panel displays five
solid colors in sequence across the entire screen, it indicates that the LCD functions
normally.
4. The test lasts for about 20 seconds and then the computer turns off automatically. You can
also press the power button to exit the test.

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Lenovo Global Product Education

LCD Troubleshooting Quick Reference

LCD Cable Troubleshooting Tip


 With the machine powered on, open and close the LCD lid several times. Observe the LCD
behavior.
 Did the claimed failure symptom disappear at some angle while opening and closing the LCD lid?
o Yes: replace the LCD cable.
o No: proceed with the LCD panel troubleshooting

LCD Panel Troubleshooting


Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence

No beep, power-on indicator on, and a blank 1. Run LCD Self-Test.


LCD during POST 2. Replace the system board.

 LCD backlight not working


1. Reseat the LCD connectors.
 LCD too dark
2. Replace the LCD assembly.
 LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
3. Replace the system board.
 LCD contrast cannot be adjusted
 LCD screen unreadable 1. See the important note below.
 Characters missing pixels 2. Reseat the LCD connectors.
 Screen abnormal 3. Replace the LCD assembly.
 Wrong color displayed 4. Replace the system board.

Horizontal or vertical lines displayed on LCD. Replace the LCD assembly.

Important Note:

The TFT LCD for the notebook computer contains many thin-film transistors (TFTs). The presence of
a small number of dots that are missing, discolored, or always lighted is characteristic of TFT LCD
technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns.If the LCD you are servicing has
two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be considered faulty. However, if the LCD has three
or more visible defective pixels, it will be deemed as defective by Lenovo and it should be replaced.

Notes:

 This policy applies to all ThinkPad notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later.
 Lenovo will not provide warranty replacement if the LCD is within specifications because we
cannot guarantee that any replacement LCD will have zero pixel defects.
 One pixel consists of R, G, B sub-pixels.

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