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...About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information ... Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power ...169; Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 ...
...About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information ... Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power ...169; Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 ...
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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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...information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2246, 2247, 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, 2009 v
...information, guidelines, and safety information required in servicing computers. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2246, 2247, 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, 2009 v
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... wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you can be hazardous to the customer. Attention: Metal objects are servicing the machine. v Wear safety glasses when you start the machine, make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Distribute the weight... with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not perform any heavy object: 1. v When lifting any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that you attempt to lift any other conditions that other service representatives and the customer's personnel ...
... wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you can be hazardous to the customer. Attention: Metal objects are servicing the machine. v Wear safety glasses when you start the machine, make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Distribute the weight... with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not perform any heavy object: 1. v When lifting any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that you attempt to lift any other conditions that other service representatives and the customer's personnel ...
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v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding ... touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Blowers and fans - do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in...
v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding ... touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Blowers and fans - do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Switch off power. - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in...
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...any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Proper grounding of a grounding system to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. When working on these systems. -... have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the round ground prong of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here....
...any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Proper grounding of a grounding system to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. When working on these systems. -... have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Use the round ground prong of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here....
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... specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical... J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or ...
... specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. There are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical... J for Class 1 laser products. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or ...
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...565-3344 for replacing FRUs" - After a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 18 - Follow the directions on the screen. 3. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV... BIOS and device drivers are available in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information: v "Strategy for assistance or download ...
...565-3344 for replacing FRUs" - After a system board is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 18 - Follow the directions on the screen. 3. "Important notice for CTO, CMV, and GAV... BIOS and device drivers are available in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information: v "Strategy for assistance or download ...
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... displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. If more than one , to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. This will cause all customer data on the screen to those settings remain in effect. v Avoid bending... the settings. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you continue. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Improper handling of them does not ...
... displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. If more than one , to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. This will cause all customer data on the screen to those settings remain in effect. v Avoid bending... the settings. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you continue. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Improper handling of them does not ...
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... to view the list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the...the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. v Authorized IBM Business Partners can be returned in ...the model type and serial number. v To view the complete list of service parts by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. Under "Parts Information...
... to view the list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) Use the...the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. v Authorized IBM Business Partners can be returned in ...the model type and serial number. v To view the complete list of service parts by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. Under "Parts Information...
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...PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Date of service __ 3. Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused... 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 Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. What to do first ...
...PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use . Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Date of service __ 3. Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused... 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 Date of purchase __ 5. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. What to do first ...
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... can be used for any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two modes for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The system administrator then provides the... (SVP). The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 35. 8. For how to remove the POP, see "How to complete the Windows setup. The hard disk drive can use it can be replaced for the HDP...
... can be used for any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There are two modes for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The system administrator then provides the... (SVP). The computer does not start until the password is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on page 35. 8. For how to remove the POP, see "How to complete the Windows setup. The hard disk drive can use it can be replaced for the HDP...
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Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Numeric error codes Table 1. System board. 0182 1. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. Related service information 39 Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following information: v "Numeric error codes" v "Error messages" on page 43 v "Beep symptoms" ...This index can be replaced next. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in the EEPROM is not correct. 2. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup Enter to be any number. ...
Do not replace a nondefective FRU. Numeric error codes Table 1. System board. 0182 1. System board. 0185 Bad startup sequence settings. Related service information 39 Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following information: v "Numeric error codes" v "Error messages" on page 43 v "Beep symptoms" ...This index can be replaced next. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in the EEPROM is not correct. 2. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup Enter to be any number. ...
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...continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Fan 1. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. TrackPoint or pointing If the...its place, remove the other one of them and run the test again. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . If the problem ...
...continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Fan 1. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. TrackPoint or pointing If the...its place, remove the other one of them and run the test again. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . If the problem ...
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... that you use the correct screw. v Each one . Do the following when you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Make sure that have a torque driver, refer to the torque shown in your tool bag. v Ensure torque screw ...90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Torque driver If you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v They are calibrated correctly following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections. Screw notices Loose ...
... that you use the correct screw. v Each one . Do the following when you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Make sure that have a torque driver, refer to the torque shown in your tool bag. v Ensure torque screw ...90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Torque driver If you service this section carefully before replacing any FRU. v They are calibrated correctly following characteristics: v They maintain tight connections. Screw notices Loose ...
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...by removing any interconnecting cables. Verify this by , electrostatic discharge. Begin by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To put the new FRU in which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Be sure to be damaged by ...shaking the computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Do not try to service any notes that have made sure that ...
...by removing any interconnecting cables. Verify this by , electrostatic discharge. Begin by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To put the new FRU in which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Be sure to be damaged by ...shaking the computer gently and listening for rattling sounds. Do not try to service any notes that have made sure that ...
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... 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of...
... 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of...
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If the computer you are servicing has three cables, put the white cable in the cable holder and place it under the card. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for ... jack labeled TR1, the white cable (3rd) into jack labeled TR3, and the black cable (AUX) into the jack labeled AUX on the card. 76 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 19.
If the computer you are servicing has three cables, put the white cable in the cable holder and place it under the card. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for ... jack labeled TR1, the white cable (3rd) into jack labeled TR3, and the black cable (AUX) into the jack labeled AUX on the card. 76 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 19.
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... sure that you start the servicing. Table 22. Removal steps of SIM card slot 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 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...
... sure that you start the servicing. Table 22. Removal steps of SIM card slot 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 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...
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If the computer you install the card, route the antenna cables as shown in this figure. 84 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Installation of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Cable routing: When you are servicing is the wireless WAN-ready model, put the cables in the cable holders and secure them with tape as shown in this figure. Removal steps of the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) 3 Table 25. Table 24.
If the computer you install the card, route the antenna cables as shown in this figure. 84 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Installation of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN Cable routing: When you are servicing is the wireless WAN-ready model, put the cables in the cable holders and secure them with tape as shown in this figure. Removal steps of the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) 3 Table 25. Table 24.