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... to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in Slot-0, but the reader that the latest HDD firmware ...drive. Power off and install a memory module to enter SETUP 1. Main hard disk drive. 3. disk drive) 3. Table 1. Do not apply any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection...failed.Press to continue.Press to Slot-0 or the lower slot. System board. 42 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: For the construction of the DIMM slot, see...
... to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with the risk in Slot-0, but the reader that the latest HDD firmware ...drive. Power off and install a memory module to enter SETUP 1. Main hard disk drive. 3. disk drive) 3. Table 1. Do not apply any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection...failed.Press to continue.Press to Slot-0 or the lower slot. System board. 42 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: For the construction of the DIMM slot, see...
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... and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Allocation error for device. Hibernation error. Cannot boot from boot order. System board. 1. System board. 1. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. The device you want to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. System board.... 1. System board. System board. I/O device IRQ conflict. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2.
... and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Allocation error for device. Hibernation error. Cannot boot from boot order. System board. 1. System board. 1. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. The device you want to what it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. System board.... 1. System board. System board. I/O device IRQ conflict. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2.
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Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the ...again. Table 9. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the problem...
Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the ...again. Table 9. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the problem...
Service Guide
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...cause it , and you install any static electricity from a Flash Media Card, such as xD-Picture Card, SD Card, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard - Memory module - Smart Card ... a hard, pointed object. v When installing the HDD, SSD, or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. v When replacing the primary...ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Chapter 2. PC Card - You can use only the optical drives designed for the fingerprint reader The following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo...
...cause it , and you install any static electricity from a Flash Media Card, such as xD-Picture Card, SD Card, Memory Stick, and MultiMediaCard - Memory module - Smart Card ... a hard, pointed object. v When installing the HDD, SSD, or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. v When replacing the primary...ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Chapter 2. PC Card - You can use only the optical drives designed for the fingerprint reader The following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo...
Service Guide
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... Ethernet device that the built-in keyboard operates correctly. then turn on the attached devices. Test the computer by installing an Ethernet found. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup Utility to continue. Press Daughter Card. Test your...then turn on the computer. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is not disabled in the Startup menu....
... Ethernet device that the built-in keyboard operates correctly. then turn on the attached devices. Test the computer by installing an Ethernet found. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup Utility to continue. Press Daughter Card. Test your...then turn on the computer. v If the computer stops during the test, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Then test the memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is not disabled in the Startup menu....
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... on this computer. Remove it . 1804: Unauthorized WAN card is set in the upper slot. Solving computer problems 17 Power off and install a memory module to start the BIOS Setup Utility. not in the computer. Power off and remove the WAN card. If you still see the ... the Wireless USB card. Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. The Mini-PCI network card is installed, it on to Slot-0 or the lower slot. If only memory one memory module is not supported on this computer. Chapter 3. The daughter card is plugged in the lower slot, ...
... on this computer. Remove it . 1804: Unauthorized WAN card is set in the upper slot. Solving computer problems 17 Power off and install a memory module to start the BIOS Setup Utility. not in the computer. Power off and remove the WAN card. If you still see the ... the Wireless USB card. Power off and remove the miniPCI network card. The Mini-PCI network card is installed, it on to Slot-0 or the lower slot. If only memory one memory module is not supported on this computer. Chapter 3. The daughter card is plugged in the lower slot, ...
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... the computer. Type the supervisor password and press Enter. An HDD or SSD password is correctly installed. If you still see the same error message, have been set . Type the password and ... the computer. Verify the following: v The HDD or SSD is set . v If the memory size has been changed between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it was...see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Have the drive serviced. Message 2100: Initialization error on ...
... the computer. Type the supervisor password and press Enter. An HDD or SSD password is correctly installed. If you still see the same error message, have been set . Type the password and ... the computer. Verify the following: v The HDD or SSD is set . v If the memory size has been changed between the time your computer entered hibernation mode and the time it was...see the same error message, check the boot sequence, using the BIOS Setup Utility. 18 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Have the drive serviced. Message 2100: Initialization error on ...
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...serviced. The video function has a problem. Cannot boot from device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE RAM to boot from . Beep errors One short beep, pause, three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one memory module is installed, make sure that the operating system has no failure and is correctly... Chip has a problem. Excluded from . The system board has a problem. No valid operating system Check that they are installed in the lower slot. If memory modules are , and you want to boot from boot order Open the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device to Set Page...
...serviced. The video function has a problem. Cannot boot from device=C:\WINDOWS\EMM386.EXE RAM to boot from . Beep errors One short beep, pause, three short beeps, pause, three more short beeps, and one memory module is installed, make sure that the operating system has no failure and is correctly... Chip has a problem. Excluded from . The system board has a problem. No valid operating system Check that they are installed in the lower slot. If memory modules are , and you want to boot from boot order Open the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device to Set Page...
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... the computer with only the factory-installed memories, and then reinstall the memory one at a time to "Replacing memory" on page 48. 2. It may be charged for Windows. Follow the appropriate corrective actions for error messages during startup. Verify the proper memory configuration and compatibility including the maximum memory size and the memory speed. Password problems Problem: You...
... the computer with only the factory-installed memories, and then reinstall the memory one at a time to "Replacing memory" on page 48. 2. It may be charged for Windows. Follow the appropriate corrective actions for error messages during startup. Verify the proper memory configuration and compatibility including the maximum memory size and the memory speed. Password problems Problem: You...
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...display, and turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to the computer. 12. Touch a metal table or a grounded metal ... replacing memory. Reinstall the battery. 14. Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. This action reduces any static electricity in the memory slot of your computer. You can increase the amount of the SO-DIMM. 2. Remove the battery. 48 ThinkPad® T500 and ...
...display, and turn the computer over again. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to the computer. 12. Touch a metal table or a grounded metal ... replacing memory. Reinstall the battery. 14. Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. This action reduces any static electricity in the memory slot of your computer. You can increase the amount of the SO-DIMM. 2. Remove the battery. 48 ThinkPad® T500 and ...
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If the two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slots, remove an SO-DIMM to save it for the new one by pulling the tab with your model has a touch pad or a fingerprint reader, ... of the SO-DIMM. Now the palm rest has been removed. 6. c. Attention: To avoid damaging the SO-DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 50 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
If the two SO-DIMMs are already installed in the memory slots, remove an SO-DIMM to save it for the new one by pulling the tab with your model has a touch pad or a fingerprint reader, ... of the SO-DIMM. Now the palm rest has been removed. 6. c. Attention: To avoid damaging the SO-DIMM, do not touch its contact edge. 50 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the contact edge side of the socket, insert the SO-DIMM into place. 10. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Note: If you install a memory module in only one of about 20 degrees 1 ; Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the lower slot. 2 1 2 1 9. 8. then press it in the slot and does not move easily. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into the socket at an angle of the two memory slots, install it firmly 2 . Chapter 5.
With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the contact edge side of the socket, insert the SO-DIMM into place. 10. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Note: If you install a memory module in only one of about 20 degrees 1 ; Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the lower slot. 2 1 2 1 9. 8. then press it in the slot and does not move easily. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into the socket at an angle of the two memory slots, install it firmly 2 . Chapter 5.
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... that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 d. Reinstall the battery. 13. Reinstall the four screws for the palm rest. 12. Chapter 5. Turn on the computer. 2. c. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Turn the computer over . When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately...
... that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 d. Reinstall the battery. 13. Reinstall the four screws for the palm rest. 12. Chapter 5. Turn on the computer. 2. c. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Turn the computer over . When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately...
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...wss/document.do?lndocid=part-video. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 67 In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may be removed and installed by customers or, during the warranty period, by an... access panel, which is visible. Online Access Help and the Lenovo Limited Warranty-01 (LLW) ...
...wss/document.do?lndocid=part-video. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 67 In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may be removed and installed by customers or, during the warranty period, by an... access panel, which is visible. Online Access Help and the Lenovo Limited Warranty-01 (LLW) ...