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... 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 . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking ... 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 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 ...
... 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 . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking ... 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 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 ...
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...incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to do not replace the FRU. "PC-Doctor for Windows" on page 26 - Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: .... v A FRU should service the computer. Some descriptions might be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. If you are correct by referring to do with ... should not be sure to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Single failures can occur ...
...incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to do not replace the FRU. "PC-Doctor for Windows" on page 26 - Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: .... v A FRU should service the computer. Some descriptions might be overwritten. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that the model of the correct model. If you are correct by referring to do with ... should not be sure to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Single failures can occur ...
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... 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 troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables... you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500...
... 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 troubleshoot and resolve problems related to test the hardware features of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables... you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the system and reset them if they are incorrect. Note: After running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500...
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...a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 100% of the Windows® taskbar and wait for a while. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack...dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack ...
...a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 100% of the Windows® taskbar and wait for a while. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Reinstall the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack...dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack ...
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For information on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you . Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 193. ...remainder of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 33 The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it ...
For information on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you . Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on page 193. ...remainder of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 33 The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it ...
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... it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The user must enter the SVP in order to get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the ...to Microsoft Windows screen is booted. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to reset the password. The system board must be entered before an operating system can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer:...
... it can be used for access to the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The user must enter the SVP in order to get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the ...to Microsoft Windows screen is booted. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to reset the password. The system board must be entered before an operating system can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer:...
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...directional keys to Security --> Password. Select Power-On Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. To remove a user HDP... does not appear. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . then, in the Enter Current Password field. How to remove the power-on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go...
...directional keys to Security --> Password. Select Power-On Password. 6. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. To remove a user HDP... does not appear. Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . then, in the Enter Current Password field. How to remove the power-on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go...
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...Enter twice. 8. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. Press F10. 9.... Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move ...
...Enter twice. 8. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. A pop-up window opens. 6. Select Yes in the Enter Current Password field. Press F10. 9.... Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move ...
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... the diskette 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 screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. v The CPU stops. v Open the LCD cover...
... the diskette 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 screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. v The CPU stops. v Open the LCD cover...
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... battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T500 and W500 49 Table 7.
... battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T500 and W500 49 Table 7.
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... device is installed and in the process of being detached. Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead, a message box pops up when the process is ready to be attached or detached. Note: If you are using Windows 2000, the Serial Ultrabay Slim status indicator does not blink while a Serial...
... device is installed and in the process of being detached. Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead, a message box pops up when the process is ready to be attached or detached. Note: If you are using Windows 2000, the Serial Ultrabay Slim status indicator does not blink while a Serial...
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...external monitor (LCD + CRT display) v Computer display (LCD) Notes: 1. v Eject ThinkPad PC from the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. Note: To use this Utility to detach the computer from Dock: This button is playing... on the screen for the Fn+F9 function. To return to the ThinkPad computer. The on or off status of the UltraNav pointing device. The computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Multiple users can stop , or ...
...external monitor (LCD + CRT display) v Computer display (LCD) Notes: 1. v Eject ThinkPad PC from the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. Note: To use this Utility to detach the computer from Dock: This button is playing... on the screen for the Fn+F9 function. To return to the ThinkPad computer. The on or off status of the UltraNav pointing device. The computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Multiple users can stop , or ...
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Table 10. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. Fn+cursor keys These key combinations work with Windows Windows Media Player. Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. Fn+down arrow key works for the Play or Pause button, Fn+up arrow key for the Stop button, Fn+right arrow key for the Next Track button, and Fn+left arrow key for the Previous Track button. ThinkPad T500 and W500 57 Fn+PrtSc Has the same function as the Break key. Fn+Pause Has the same function as the SysRq key.
Table 10. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+Spacebar Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. Fn+cursor keys These key combinations work with Windows Windows Media Player. Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. Fn+down arrow key works for the Play or Pause button, Fn+up arrow key for the Stop button, Fn+right arrow key for the Next Track button, and Fn+left arrow key for the Previous Track button. ThinkPad T500 and W500 57 Fn+PrtSc Has the same function as the Break key. Fn+Pause Has the same function as the SysRq key.
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...model, you need to paste this label so that the notice for mercury 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 or wireless WAN ESN ...label 12 MAC address label 13 Serial number label For some models, 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 Check the old base cover; When you replace the base cover, you also need to apply one or two FCC labels, find...
...model, you need to paste this label so that the notice for mercury 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 or wireless WAN ESN ...label 12 MAC address label 13 Serial number label For some models, 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 Check the old base cover; When you replace the base cover, you also need to apply one or two FCC labels, find...
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Recovery discs Windows XP Professional DVDs Windows XP Professional is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2055-CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x v 2056-CTO, 63x v 2081-CTO v 2082-CTO, ..., 33x, 35x, 3Ax, 4Fx, 55x, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 6Cx v 2243-CTO, 3Cx, 4Lx, 4Mx, 56x, 57x, 5Lx, 64x, 65x, 68x, 69x v 2246-CTO v 2247-CTO v 2261-CTO v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO, 38x, 39x v 4062-CTO, 27x, 2Dx, 2Gx, 2Yx, 35x, 36x, 37x v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO ThinkPad T500 and W500 193
Recovery discs Windows XP Professional DVDs Windows XP Professional is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2055-CTO, 62x, 63x, 64x, 65x v 2056-CTO, 63x v 2081-CTO v 2082-CTO, ..., 33x, 35x, 3Ax, 4Fx, 55x, 5Fx, 5Gx, 5Hx, 6Cx v 2243-CTO, 3Cx, 4Lx, 4Mx, 56x, 57x, 5Lx, 64x, 65x, 68x, 69x v 2246-CTO v 2247-CTO v 2261-CTO v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO, 38x, 39x v 4062-CTO, 27x, 2Dx, 2Gx, 2Yx, 35x, 36x, 37x v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO ThinkPad T500 and W500 193
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Parts list-Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs Language Arabic Brazilian Portuguese Czech Danish Dutch English English (modem-disabled) Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian ... 58Y0709 58Y0710 58Y0712 58Y0711 58Y0713 58Y0715 58Y0716 46V3492 58Y0717 58Y0719 58Y0720 58Y0722 58Y0721 58Y0706 58Y0723 58Y0724 58Y0725 58Y0727 58Y0714 58Y0726 RoHS ID R CRU ID N 194 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 53.
Parts list-Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs Language Arabic Brazilian Portuguese Czech Danish Dutch English English (modem-disabled) Finnish French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian ... 58Y0709 58Y0710 58Y0712 58Y0711 58Y0713 58Y0715 58Y0716 46V3492 58Y0717 58Y0719 58Y0720 58Y0722 58Y0721 58Y0706 58Y0723 58Y0724 58Y0725 58Y0727 58Y0714 58Y0726 RoHS ID R CRU ID N 194 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 53.
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Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2055-CTO v 2056-CTO v 2081-CTO v 2082-CTO v 2083-CTO v 2087-CTO v 2088-CTO v 2089-CTO v 2241-CTO v 2242-CTO, 28x, v 2243-CTO v 2246-CTO v 2247-CTO v 2261-CTO, 2Hx v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO v 4062-CTO v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO ThinkPad T500 and W500 195
Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2055-CTO v 2056-CTO v 2081-CTO v 2082-CTO v 2083-CTO v 2087-CTO v 2088-CTO v 2089-CTO v 2241-CTO v 2242-CTO, 28x, v 2243-CTO v 2246-CTO v 2247-CTO v 2261-CTO, 2Hx v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO v 4062-CTO v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO ThinkPad T500 and W500 195
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Table 54. Parts list-Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs Language P/N Czech Danish English English (modem-disabled) French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Romanian Serbian-... 46V3041 46V3023 46V3025 46V3024 46V3026 46V3028 46V3029 46V3030 46V3031 46V3032 46V3033 46V3034 46V3038 46V3020 46V3035 46V3036 46V3037 46V3040 46V3027 46V3039 RoHS CRU ID ID R N 196 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Table 54. Parts list-Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs Language P/N Czech Danish English English (modem-disabled) French German Greek Hebrew Hungarian Italian Japanese Korean Norwegian Polish Romanian Serbian-... 46V3041 46V3023 46V3025 46V3024 46V3026 46V3028 46V3029 46V3030 46V3031 46V3032 46V3033 46V3034 46V3038 46V3020 46V3035 46V3036 46V3037 46V3040 46V3027 46V3039 RoHS CRU ID ID R N 196 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...Polish 46V3056 Simplified Chinese 46V3046 Spanish 46V3057 Traditional Chinese 46V3059 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 46V3051 Turkish 46V3058 ThinkPad T500 and W500 197 Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v ...2055-CTO v 2056-CTO v 2081-CTO, 52x v 2082-CTO, 7Dx v 2083-CTO v 2087-CTO v 2088-CTO v 2089-CTO v 2241-CTO v 2242-CTO, 27x, 38x, 39x, 4Gx, 4Hx, 4Jx, 5Vx, 66x v 2243...
...Polish 46V3056 Simplified Chinese 46V3046 Spanish 46V3057 Traditional Chinese 46V3059 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 46V3051 Turkish 46V3058 ThinkPad T500 and W500 197 Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v ...2055-CTO v 2056-CTO v 2081-CTO, 52x v 2082-CTO, 7Dx v 2083-CTO v 2087-CTO v 2088-CTO v 2089-CTO v 2241-CTO v 2242-CTO, 27x, 38x, 39x, 4Gx, 4Hx, 4Jx, 5Vx, 66x v 2243...
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... (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Business (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2055-CTO, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, 2Vx...3Zx, 42x, 43x, 44x, 4Xx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Zx, E1x, E2x, E3x, E4x v 2242-CTO, 22x, 25x, 26x, 32x, 34x, 36x, 37x, 4Ex, 4Kx, 6Bx v 2243-CTO, 2Bx, 2Cx, 3Bx, 4Dx, 4Ex, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Tx, 4Ux, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Fx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Mx, 62x, 63x, 67x, 6Ax v 2246...2Bx, 2Cx, 2Ex, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Px, 3Qx, 3Rx, 3Sx v 4063-CTO, 33x, 3Fx, 4Cx v 4064-CTO, 2Vx v 4065-CTO, 2Wx 198 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Business (32 bit) is preinstalled as the operating system in the following models: v 2055-CTO, 2Bx, 2Cx, 2Dx, 2Ex, 2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, 2Vx...3Zx, 42x, 43x, 44x, 4Xx, 5Sx, 5Tx, 5Ux, 5Zx, E1x, E2x, E3x, E4x v 2242-CTO, 22x, 25x, 26x, 32x, 34x, 36x, 37x, 4Ex, 4Kx, 6Bx v 2243-CTO, 2Bx, 2Cx, 3Bx, 4Dx, 4Ex, 4Nx, 4Px, 4Qx, 4Rx, 4Sx, 4Tx, 4Ux, 5Bx, 5Cx, 5Dx, 5Fx, 5Jx, 5Kx, 5Mx, 62x, 63x, 67x, 6Ax v 2246...2Bx, 2Cx, 2Ex, 3Ax, 3Bx, 3Jx, 3Kx, 3Mx, 3Nx, 3Px, 3Qx, 3Rx, 3Sx v 4063-CTO, 33x, 3Fx, 4Cx v 4064-CTO, 2Vx v 4065-CTO, 2Wx 198 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual