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... first 24 Checkout guide 25 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the ... 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators ...Slim device 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 65 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 67 1050 ...
... first 24 Checkout guide 25 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the ... 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators ...Slim device 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 65 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 67 1050 ...
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... Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 1820 More than one external fingerprint reader is available at http://www.lenovo.com/support 2100 Initialization error on this system. Note: For the construction of the...surface. Ultrabay hard disk drive. 3. System board. 42 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Install DIMM in Slot-0, but the reader that your main operating system. If in mind, the ... a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in the primary drive bay the customer is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which ...
... Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board. 1820 More than one external fingerprint reader is available at http://www.lenovo.com/support 2100 Initialization error on this system. Note: For the construction of the...surface. Ultrabay hard disk drive. 3. System board. 42 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Install DIMM in Slot-0, but the reader that your main operating system. If in mind, the ... a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in the primary drive bay the customer is using a non-IBM or non-Lenovo hard disk drive (HDD), or an old generation IBM HDD which ...
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...(PC3-8500) card × 1 Extended memory device v Intel Turbo Memory 2-GB Minicard (some models) 48 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Solid state drive v 64 GB, 8 mm high, SATA interface v 80 GB, 8 mm high, SATA interface v 128 GB, 8...mm high Fingerprint reader Some models I/O port v External monitor connector v Stereo headphone jack v Monaural microphone jack v IEEE 1394 connector (some models) v Docking connector v RJ11 connector v RJ45 connector v Universal serial bus (USB) connector × 3 (compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0) v 7-in-1 media card reader (some...
...(PC3-8500) card × 1 Extended memory device v Intel Turbo Memory 2-GB Minicard (some models) 48 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 7. Solid state drive v 64 GB, 8 mm high, SATA interface v 80 GB, 8 mm high, SATA interface v 128 GB, 8...mm high Fingerprint reader Some models I/O port v External monitor connector v Stereo headphone jack v Monaural microphone jack v IEEE 1394 connector (some models) v Docking connector v RJ11 connector v RJ45 connector v Universal serial bus (USB) connector × 3 (compatible with USB 1.1 and 2.0) v 7-in-1 media card reader (some...
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Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 67 If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU in this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. Table 14.
Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 67 If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU in this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. Table 14.
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a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. Installation of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Table 14. Removal steps of the palm rest 1.
a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. Installation of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Table 14. Removal steps of the palm rest 1.
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... rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 16. 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in SLOT-1 ( b : upper slot). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 70 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance...
... rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 16. 1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in SLOT-1 ( b : upper slot). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 70 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance...
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1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T500 and W500 71 Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 17.
1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T500 and W500 71 Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 17.
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Removal steps of MDC-3.0 1 1 2 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. ThinkPad T500 and W500 73 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 18.
Removal steps of MDC-3.0 1 1 2 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. ThinkPad T500 and W500 73 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 18.
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... Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of PCI... LAN For access, remove these FRUs in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 75 Removal steps of the arrow.
... Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in direction of PCI... LAN For access, remove these FRUs in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 75 Removal steps of the arrow.
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Removal steps of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 For the models with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 20. 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter For access, remove these FRUs in ...
Removal steps of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 For the models with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 20. 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter For access, remove these FRUs in ...
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 21. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 21. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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... kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 SIM card slot For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Note: If...
... kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 SIM card slot For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Note: If...
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Removal steps of keyboard bezel 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 81 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 23.
Removal steps of keyboard bezel 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 81 1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 23.
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... removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled MAIN on page 81 Table 24. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for...
... removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled MAIN on page 81 Table 24. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for...
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1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 81 Table 26. Removal steps of speaker assembly The speaker cables are secured with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with tapes ( a ). 1 a 1 1 1 a Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 2 , release the antenna cable from the cable guide of the left speaker. 2 4 3 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 85
1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 81 Table 26. Removal steps of speaker assembly The speaker cables are secured with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with tapes ( a ). 1 a 1 1 1 a Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 2 , release the antenna cable from the cable guide of the left speaker. 2 4 3 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 85
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..." on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with components. Removal steps of the fan can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 85 Table 27. Improper handling of... Silver 2 M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Attention: Do not handle the fan roughly. ThinkPad T500 and W500 87
..." on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with components. Removal steps of the fan can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 85 Table 27. Improper handling of... Silver 2 M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Attention: Do not handle the fan roughly. ThinkPad T500 and W500 87
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then remove the CPU. 2 1 a b 3 When installing: Place the CPU on page 87 Attention: CPU is extremely sensitive. ThinkPad T500 and W500 91 1160 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b to release the lock; Table 29. When you service .... Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of the screw in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 85 v "1150 Fan assembly" on the...
then remove the CPU. 2 1 a b 3 When installing: Place the CPU on page 87 Attention: CPU is extremely sensitive. ThinkPad T500 and W500 91 1160 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow b to release the lock; Table 29. When you service .... Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of the screw in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 85 v "1150 Fan assembly" on the...
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Removal steps of LCD assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 92 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1170 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 75 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN" on page 83 Table 30.
Removal steps of LCD assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 92 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1170 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 75 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN" on page 83 Table 30.
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... For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 92 Table 31. Removal steps of base cover and USB sub card with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 75 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81... × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (8) Color Black 2 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 95
... For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 92 Table 31. Removal steps of base cover and USB sub card with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN" on page 75 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81... × 5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (8) Color Black 2 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 95
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... pack" on page 63 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device" on page 64 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter" on page 65 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1070 Modem... Table 32. Removal steps of structure frame 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 100 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... pack" on page 63 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device" on page 64 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter" on page 65 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1070 Modem... Table 32. Removal steps of structure frame 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 100 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual