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...rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer... limited and restricted rights to restrictions set forth in Contract No. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Notices" on page 205. GS-35F-05925. © 2008, 2009...
...rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer... limited and restricted rights to restrictions set forth in Contract No. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under "Notices" on page 205. GS-35F-05925. © 2008, 2009...
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... 19 FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products 19 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 21 General checkout 23 What to do first 24 Checkout guide 25 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . ... 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 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations ...
... 19 FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products 19 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 21 General checkout 23 What to do first 24 Checkout guide 25 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . ... 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 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations ...
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... is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082...and 2261 ThinkPad W500 MT 4058, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064, and 4065 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008,...
... is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082...and 2261 ThinkPad W500 MT 4058, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064, and 4065 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008,...
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...contact with other people. When working on your clothing. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - The mat is required for operator safety and correct system ...grounding system to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any ...
...contact with other people. When working on your clothing. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - The mat is required for operator safety and correct system ...grounding system to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any ...
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... or any other than those drives. Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of the ...parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to the requirements of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. O uso de controles, ajustes ou...
... or any other than those drives. Elsewhere, the drive is certified in the U.S. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of the ...parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to the requirements of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. O uso de controles, ajustes ou...
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...a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual. "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs" on the customer... following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 17 To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - "How ...
...a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual. "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 19 v "Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs" on the customer... following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 17 To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - "How ...
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... part number", not "CTO" (Example: 1829-F1U). General Announce Variant (GAV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. The MTM portion of the machine label is the primary source for identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key... model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). FRU identification for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://w3-01.ibm.com/pc/ entitle/pg2/Service.wss/display/Home Customers can be found in PEW under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a ...
... part number", not "CTO" (Example: 1829-F1U). General Announce Variant (GAV) This is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. The MTM portion of the machine label is the primary source for identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key... model, where model = "CTO" (Example: 1829-CTO). FRU identification for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://w3-01.ibm.com/pc/ entitle/pg2/Service.wss/display/Home Customers can be found in PEW under the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = a ...
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... FRUs may be ready to be used. If the original FRU parts are RoHS compliant, the replacement part must also be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS...and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are not required to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS compliant parts. Products on the market after June 2006. Before or after June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part...
... FRUs may be ready to be used. If the original FRU parts are RoHS compliant, the replacement part must also be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS...and non-RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are not required to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. RoHS compliant FRUs have RoHS compliant parts. Products on the market after June 2006. Before or after June 2006 Current or original Replacement FRU part...
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... the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal...discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts ...
... the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal...discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts ...
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Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
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To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. Select one of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on... System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to your computer. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. Select one of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on... System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to your computer. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. This is displayed prompting you to restart the computer. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several hours. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 193...same time so that you . To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v "Power management" on...
... with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. This is displayed prompting you to restart the computer. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several hours. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 193...same time so that you . To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v "Power management" on...
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...drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do what occurs in the operating system expires, ... power-saving mode automatically. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. so if you have set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do not set on the power switch. v Open the...
...drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you do what occurs in the operating system expires, ... power-saving mode automatically. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. so if you have set the low-battery alarm, the computer may not do not set on the power switch. v Open the...
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... This chapter presents following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T500 and W500 : Table 7. Specifications Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Description v ...v PCI Express bus v DMI v Intel® Integrated Graphics 4500MHD v AMD M86M 256 MB v AMD M86GL 512 MB © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 47 v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations... "Locations" on page 119 v "Parts list" on page 121 Specifications The following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information.
... This chapter presents following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T500 and W500 : Table 7. Specifications Feature Processor Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Description v ...v PCI Express bus v DMI v Intel® Integrated Graphics 4500MHD v AMD M86M 256 MB v AMD M86GL 512 MB © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 47 v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations... "Locations" on page 119 v "Parts list" on page 121 Specifications The following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information.
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...MTM on rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS Product ID on rear label: TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial Number) In the example, the Serial Number to be input is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. ThinkPad T500 and W500 59 Before replacing the system board, ... unit to your system board. If you replace the system board, you have the same number. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later and restart the computer. 2. Select 1. If the MTM and Product ID numbers differ from each device in the EEPROM of the computer.
...MTM on rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS Product ID on rear label: TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial Number) In the example, the Serial Number to be input is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. ThinkPad T500 and W500 59 Before replacing the system board, ... unit to your system board. If you replace the system board, you have the same number. Install the ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.73 or later and restart the computer. 2. Select 1. If the MTM and Product ID numbers differ from each device in the EEPROM of the computer.
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... is an LED-backlight LCD model, you need to paste this label so that the notice for mercury on the product label is shipped with a kit containing labels of them in the label kit and apply them to the new base...the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover. 3 Wireless LAN LMA label 4 SIM ICCID label 5 Windows license label (COA) 6 Wireless WAN LMA label 7 SIRM label 8 Israel label 9 China modem label 10 Wireless WAN IMEI label ... replace the base cover, you need to apply the following figure: 1 1a 3 4 13 12 2 11 5 10 9 6 8 7 ThinkPad T500 and W500 99
... is an LED-backlight LCD model, you need to paste this label so that the notice for mercury on the product label is shipped with a kit containing labels of them in the label kit and apply them to the new base...the old base cover, and need to be put on the new base cover. 3 Wireless LAN LMA label 4 SIM ICCID label 5 Windows license label (COA) 6 Wireless WAN LMA label 7 SIRM label 8 Israel label 9 China modem label 10 Wireless WAN IMEI label ... replace the base cover, you need to apply the following figure: 1 1a 3 4 13 12 2 11 5 10 9 6 8 7 ThinkPad T500 and W500 99
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...are concealed by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in the RoHS ID column means the part is a Self-service CRU; ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of the service parts. v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as xxU (where U is...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, and a palm rest with specific models listed and described as options. Examples of these models, unless...
...are concealed by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in the RoHS ID column means the part is a Self-service CRU; ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of the service parts. v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as xxU (where U is...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, and a palm rest with specific models listed and described as options. Examples of these models, unless...
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... Nothing in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used instead. Changes... LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Lenovo may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this statement may be incorporated in new editions of express...
... Nothing in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used instead. Changes... LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Lenovo may make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this statement may be incorporated in new editions of express...
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...: Windows® Windows Vista® The following are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both: Intel® Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Other company, product, or service names may be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may vary. Users of others. 206 ThinkPad T500...
...: Windows® Windows Vista® The following are trademarks of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both: Intel® Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Other company, product, or service names may be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may vary. Users of others. 206 ThinkPad T500...
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... set forth in online Access Help and Appendix D, "Notices," on the Web site. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited...Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. © 2008 Lenovo All rights reserved. Second Edition (June 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been uploaded on page 73. v Wireless related information in Contract ...
... set forth in online Access Help and Appendix D, "Notices," on the Web site. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited...Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. © 2008 Lenovo All rights reserved. Second Edition (June 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been uploaded on page 73. v Wireless related information in Contract ...