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... 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 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement...
... 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 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement...
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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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About this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. 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... information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who...
About this manual along with ThinkPad products. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. 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... information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who...
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
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.... If your eyes. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you think is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace any heavy object: 1. v When lifting any safety device that you . Lift by standing or by pushing up above your...
.... If your eyes. v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you think is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replace any heavy object: 1. v When lifting any safety device that you . Lift by standing or by pushing up above your...
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... operating places in a machine: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Pumps - Use...
... operating places in a machine: - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Pumps - Use...
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.... Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious unsafe conditions, ... as to the safety of any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. A third-...
.... Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check inside the unit for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious unsafe conditions, ... as to the safety of any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. A third-...
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... part from touching your skin to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is desirable but not necessary. - Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Protect against your...
... part from touching your skin to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is desirable but not necessary. - Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Protect against your...
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...la ejecución de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of ...Steuer- L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
...la ejecución de procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If one of these drives is installed, it is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of ...Steuer- L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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... a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before you continue. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to...
... a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before you continue. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the Symptom-to...
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... HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the list of key commodities will be accessed at 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 ...by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. The key commodities will be used to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this ...
... HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the list of key commodities will be accessed at 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 ...by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. The key commodities will be used to view the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Input the MT and the Serial number and the list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this ...
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...single, unreproducible failure. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 28 - General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. v When ...you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure...
...single, unreproducible failure. v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 28 - General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. v When ...you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure...
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... a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... a FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Verify the symptoms. Try 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 test only ThinkPad products.
Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. General checkout 25 Verify the symptoms. Try 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 test only ThinkPad products.
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...On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Follow the instructions on the computer. then power on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual This section is in PC-Doctor. Note: When you run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following Web... site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the computer. 2. To test a USB device, connect it by using ...
...On the BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Follow the instructions on the computer. then power on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual This section is in PC-Doctor. Note: When you run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following Web... site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the computer. 2. To test a USB device, connect it by using ...