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...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 AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 ... Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 ...
...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 AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 ... Power management 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 ...
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Miscellaneous parts 189 AC adapters 191 Power cords 192 Recovery discs 193 Common service tools 203 Notices 205 Trademarks 206 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Miscellaneous parts 189 AC adapters 191 Power cords 192 Recovery discs 193 Common service tools 203 Notices 205 Trademarks 206 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... charging" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is supplied when... of pin no.2 of the AC adapter may different from the one of the AC adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the...
... charging" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Turn off the computer. 6. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is supplied when... of pin no.2 of the AC adapter may different from the one of the AC adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the...
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Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v ...
Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v ...
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...i. Turn on page 29.) 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to a variety of causes that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. External diskette drive or optical drive g. ... Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, replace the FRU shown by...
...i. Turn on page 29.) 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to a variety of causes that no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. External diskette drive or optical drive g. ... Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are installed, or if the system simply is detected, replace the FRU shown by...
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...the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is attached to start the diagnostic program. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows...Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Press Enter to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Turn on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. In this test again. Place the computer...
...the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is attached to start the diagnostic program. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows...Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Press Enter to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Turn on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. In this test again. Place the computer...
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...An N in the CRU ID column. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 An N in U. Examples of these models, unless specific country or region designator is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for all of these types of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk...options. v "Overall" on page 122 v "LCD FRUs" on page 173 v "Keyboard" on page 187 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189 v "AC adapters" on page 191 v "Power cords" on page 192 v "Recovery discs" on page 193 v "Common service tools" on product design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard...
...An N in the CRU ID column. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 An N in U. Examples of these models, unless specific country or region designator is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for all of these types of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk...options. v "Overall" on page 122 v "LCD FRUs" on page 173 v "Keyboard" on page 187 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189 v "AC adapters" on page 191 v "Power cords" on page 192 v "Recovery discs" on page 193 v "Common service tools" on product design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard...
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... the cables from being damaged. Route communication lines, or the cables of the following, and make sure that the power-on your computer in hibernation mode. Carry your computer gently. v Use a quality carrying case that they cannot be...by your computer. Press Fn+F12 to treatment that could interfere with a hard disk drive, do one of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other objects, or in any way subjected to put it . ..., hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on indicator is off . - vi ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... the cables from being damaged. Route communication lines, or the cables of the following, and make sure that the power-on your computer in hibernation mode. Carry your computer gently. v Use a quality carrying case that they cannot be...by your computer. Press Fn+F12 to treatment that could interfere with a hard disk drive, do one of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any other objects, or in any way subjected to put it . ..., hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on indicator is off . - vi ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...2. v Use either the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the computer and the power cord is set properly, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. Chapter 3. v The computer is connected ...2. If you are set : a. v The AC adapter is turned on. (Turn the power switch on and listen again. If a power-on your HDD or SSD by pressing and holding the power switch for the power-on page 35. 3. If the brightness level of ... the machine, only a white cursor appears on the HDD or SSD by pressing the Fn+Home.
...2. v Use either the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the recovery discs to restore the system to the computer and the power cord is set properly, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. Chapter 3. v The computer is connected ...2. If you are set : a. v The AC adapter is turned on. (Turn the power switch on and listen again. If a power-on your HDD or SSD by pressing and holding the power switch for the power-on page 35. 3. If the brightness level of ... the machine, only a white cursor appears on the HDD or SSD by pressing the Fn+Home.
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...hibernation. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. v Press the power switch to exit the screen saver. Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. Disable the sleep (standby) timer.... Your computer might lock when it enters sleep (standby) mode during a communication operation. Solution: Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Solution: 1. Problem: The screen goes blank while the computer is on the network. 22 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
...hibernation. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. v Press the power switch to exit the screen saver. Turn off the computer by pressing and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. Disable the sleep (standby) timer.... Your computer might lock when it enters sleep (standby) mode during a communication operation. Solution: Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Solution: 1. Problem: The screen goes blank while the computer is on the network. 22 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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...sleep (standby) mode. 2. Note: If you take action to return from sleep (standby) mode, the computer display remains blank. Solution: The battery power is within the acceptable range. Do either of the following Problem. v Replace the battery with a fully charged one. Chapter 3. Solving computer problems 25... Turn on the external monitor to apply a presentation scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in the following : v Connect the AC adapter to bring up the image on it into an electrical outlet. Make sure that: v The battery is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off...
...sleep (standby) mode. 2. Note: If you take action to return from sleep (standby) mode, the computer display remains blank. Solution: The battery power is within the acceptable range. Do either of the following Problem. v Replace the battery with a fully charged one. Chapter 3. Solving computer problems 25... Turn on the external monitor to apply a presentation scheme, press Fn+F7 at least three times in the following : v Connect the AC adapter to bring up the image on it into an electrical outlet. Make sure that: v The battery is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off...
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... is on and the computer does not work. If you want. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. a. When the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep (standby) mode to cool down and to protect the processor... cannot be lost. On the Global Power Settings tab, make sure that the settings in Windows XP, On the Power Scheme tab), select the name of Enter System standby. Unsaved data may have failed. Solution: 1. Have the computer serviced. 26 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Problem...
... is on and the computer does not work. If you want. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. a. When the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep (standby) mode to cool down and to protect the processor... cannot be lost. On the Global Power Settings tab, make sure that the settings in Windows XP, On the Power Scheme tab), select the name of Enter System standby. Unsaved data may have failed. Solution: 1. Have the computer serviced. 26 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Problem...
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... protector; If the power adapter icon still does not appear on the computer. 4. Reinstall the battery and reconnect the AC adapter, then turn off method in Access Help Problem: The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. Make sure that the connection of your computer serviced. 30 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and...
... protector; If the power adapter icon still does not appear on the computer. 4. Reinstall the battery and reconnect the AC adapter, then turn off method in Access Help Problem: The computer does not operate with a fully charged battery. Make sure that the connection of your computer serviced. 30 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and...
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...Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are responsible for replacing self-service and optional-service CRUs. Both types of the following page. To start the Access Help program, click Start, move the pointer to ThinkVantage. then to All Programs; Self-service CRUs are the AC adapter, the power...the CRU is typically secured by no more than two screws. Online Access Help and the Lenovo Limited Warranty-01 (LLW) warranty URL "http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs" provide instructions for replacing all self-service CRUs. Click Access Help. Appendix B....
...Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are responsible for replacing self-service and optional-service CRUs. Both types of the following page. To start the Access Help program, click Start, move the pointer to ThinkVantage. then to All Programs; Self-service CRUs are the AC adapter, the power...the CRU is typically secured by no more than two screws. Online Access Help and the Lenovo Limited Warranty-01 (LLW) warranty URL "http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs" provide instructions for replacing all self-service CRUs. Click Access Help. Appendix B....
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... only computer parts provided by Lenovo. v The Customer Support Center. For warranty information about the CRUs for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Storage device... Memory card Keyboard Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X X X X X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X X 68 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
... only computer parts provided by Lenovo. v The Customer Support Center. For warranty information about the CRUs for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Storage device... Memory card Keyboard Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X X X X X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X X 68 ThinkPad® T500 and W500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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Features and Specifications 71 Appendix C. Heat output v 65 W (222 Btu/hr) maximum or 90 W (307 Btu/hr) maximum (depending on the task bar. Capacity: 5.2 AH or 7.8 AH, depending on the model Battery life v For percentage of remaining battery power, see the Power Manager Gauge on the model) Power source (AC adapter) v Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz v Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz Battery pack v Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Nominal voltage: 10.8 V -
Features and Specifications 71 Appendix C. Heat output v 65 W (222 Btu/hr) maximum or 90 W (307 Btu/hr) maximum (depending on the task bar. Capacity: 5.2 AH or 7.8 AH, depending on the model Battery life v For percentage of remaining battery power, see the Power Manager Gauge on the model) Power source (AC adapter) v Sine-wave input at 50 to 60 Hz v Input rating of the AC adapter: 100-240 V AC, 50 to 60 Hz Battery pack v Lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery pack - Nominal voltage: 10.8 V -
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...the Allow this device to Device Manager and do not need to have Wake on LAN set to Enable when your Lenovo computer is shipped from Sleep (Windows Vista) or System Standby (Windows XP) mode, press Fn key on your computer is in Sleep or Standby mode, by switching the setting of... and prolong the time in Sleep or Standby mode. Hibernate: Never To awaken your network adapter device, and click Properties. 5. Click OK For Windows XP: 1. Windows XP v Power plan: Energy Star at AC mode Turn off monitor: After 10 minutes Turn off hard disks: After 15 minutes System standby: After 25 minutes ...
...the Allow this device to Device Manager and do not need to have Wake on LAN set to Enable when your Lenovo computer is shipped from Sleep (Windows Vista) or System Standby (Windows XP) mode, press Fn key on your computer is in Sleep or Standby mode, by switching the setting of... and prolong the time in Sleep or Standby mode. Hibernate: Never To awaken your network adapter device, and click Properties. 5. Click OK For Windows XP: 1. Windows XP v Power plan: Energy Star at AC mode Turn off monitor: After 10 minutes Turn off hard disks: After 15 minutes System standby: After 25 minutes ...