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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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...http://www.lenovo.com/support 2100 Initialization error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard 2. System board. 2102 1. Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 1. System board. 2110 1. System board. 42 ThinkPad T500 and ...using 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 is... the WAN card that you installed. 2. System board. 1820 More than one external fingerprint reader is plugged in Slot-1. Remove all but not in -Power off and install a memory module...
...http://www.lenovo.com/support 2100 Initialization error on HDD1 (Ultrabay hard 2. System board. 2102 1. Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 1. System board. 2110 1. System board. 42 ThinkPad T500 and ...using 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 is... the WAN card that you installed. 2. System board. 1820 More than one external fingerprint reader is plugged in Slot-1. Remove all but not in -Power off and install a memory module...
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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, SATA interface Serial Ultrabay Slim device (standard) v DVD ROM drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD multi drive, 9.5 mm high v Blu-ray drive, 9.5 mm high Fingerprint reader Some models I/O port v External... (PC3-8500) card × 2 v 4-GB DDR3-1067 SDRAM SO-DIMM (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, SATA interface Serial Ultrabay Slim device (standard) v DVD ROM drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD/CD-RW combo drive, 9.5 mm high v DVD multi drive, 9.5 mm high v Blu-ray drive, 9.5 mm high Fingerprint reader Some models I/O port v External... (PC3-8500) card × 2 v 4-GB DDR3-1067 SDRAM SO-DIMM (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.
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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 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 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 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. Table 14.
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Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the palm rest 1. Installation of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Table 14.
Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the palm rest 1. Installation of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Table 14.
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... rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a : lower slot), but not 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...
... rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a : lower slot), but not 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...
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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. 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
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1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow. 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 pulling the tab with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 71 Table 18. ThinkPad T500 and W500 73
1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow. 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 pulling the tab with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 71 Table 18. ThinkPad T500 and W500 73
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...) 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 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 Note: Some...
...) 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 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 Note: Some...
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... of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 In step 1 , unplug the jack by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connector with your fingers and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060...
... of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 In step 1 , unplug the jack by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connector with your fingers and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060...
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Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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.
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... connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual After you finish the servicing, make sure that you start the servicing. 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...
... connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual After you finish the servicing, make sure that you start the servicing. 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...
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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. 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
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... and gently unplug them 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 the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled MAIN on page 81 Table 24. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83
... and gently unplug them 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 the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled MAIN on page 81 Table 24. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83
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Removal steps 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 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 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 81 Table 26.
Removal steps 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 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 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 81 Table 26.
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... FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with components. ThinkPad T500 and W500 87 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...
... FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with components. ThinkPad T500 and W500 87 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...
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...: CPU is extremely sensitive. Table 29. ThinkPad T500 and W500 91 Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of rough handling. When you service the CPU, avoid any kind 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...
...: CPU is extremely sensitive. Table 29. ThinkPad T500 and W500 91 Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of rough handling. When you service the CPU, avoid any kind 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...
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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. 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
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... 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 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...
... 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 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...
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...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 1190 Structure frame For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery 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...
...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 1190 Structure frame For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery 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...