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... replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Features and Specifications 69 Features 69 Specifications 70 Appendix D. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 ...30 AC adapter problems 30 Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 67 Appendix C. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning ...
... replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Features and Specifications 69 Features 69 Specifications 70 Appendix D. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 ...30 AC adapter problems 30 Hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 67 Appendix C. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer . . . 8 Cleaning ...
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..., could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. v Do not place the AC adapter in the battery. Failure to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 v When the AC adapter is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other part... contact with any extended time. Protect yourself from the palm rest. Prevent your computer generates. The temperature they reach depends on or the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it generates heat. Read this first Be sure to follow the important tips given here...
..., could cause discomfort or even a skin burn. v Do not place the AC adapter in the battery. Failure to do so might lead to discomfort or injury, or cause your computer. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 v When the AC adapter is charging, the base, the palm rest, and some other part... contact with any extended time. Protect yourself from the palm rest. Prevent your computer generates. The temperature they reach depends on or the battery is connected to an electrical outlet and your computer, it generates heat. Read this first Be sure to follow the important tips given here...
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... devices are Esc to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. of PC-Doctor referred to restart the system. 0190: Critical low-battery error The computer turned off because the battery is displayed if you remove the Security Chip and reinstall it, or install a new one of the startup sequence setting... does not solve the found. Press to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with . Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. Error messages Note: 1. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. The system configuration...
... devices are Esc to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. of PC-Doctor referred to restart the system. 0190: Critical low-battery error The computer turned off because the battery is displayed if you remove the Security Chip and reinstall it, or install a new one of the startup sequence setting... does not solve the found. Press to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F9 and then Enter to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with . Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. Error messages Note: 1. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. The system configuration...
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...Make sure that there are you have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that the built-in the... the computer by installing an Ethernet found. Then test the memory with error PC-Doctor. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup Utility to ignore the warning message. Press Daughter Card. If this error ... make sure the drive is depleted. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is used to the correct connector. If you cannot add another such feature by using ...
...Make sure that there are you have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Make sure that the built-in the... the computer by installing an Ethernet found. Then test the memory with error PC-Doctor. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup Utility to ignore the warning message. Press Daughter Card. If this error ... make sure the drive is depleted. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. 0250: System battery error The backup battery, which is used to the correct connector. If you cannot add another such feature by using ...
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... computer problems 21 Make sure that partition, or the master boot record, may have the computer serviced. Press any beeps: 1. For details about that : v The battery is turned on. (Turn the power switch on again for the power-on password. Note: If you heard any key to the factory state. b. Turn...
... computer problems 21 Make sure that partition, or the master boot record, may have the computer serviced. Press any beeps: 1. For details about that : v The battery is turned on. (Turn the power switch on again for the power-on password. Note: If you heard any key to the factory state. b. Turn...
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...and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. Disable the sleep (standby) timer when you are working on . Solution: Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Problem: The ...v Press the power switch to exit the screen saver. Solution: 1. Problem: The screen goes blank while the computer is on the network. 22 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Do either of the following: v Move the TrackPoint or press a key to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation.
...and holding the power switch for 4 seconds or more. 2. If the computer still does not respond, remove and reinstall the AC adapter and the battery. Disable the sleep (standby) timer when you are working on . Solution: Your screen saver or power management may be enabled. Problem: The ...v Press the power switch to exit the screen saver. Solution: 1. Problem: The screen goes blank while the computer is on the network. 22 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Do either of the following: v Move the TrackPoint or press a key to resume from sleep (standby) or hibernation.
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... in the following : v Turn on it into an electrical outlet. v The operating temperature is getting low. Problem: The critical low-battery error message is charged. Do either of the following: v Connect the AC adapter to display the image on the external monitor to the...these items are correct, have the computer serviced. Chapter 3. Solving computer problems 25 Do either of the following Problem. Make sure that: v The battery is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off while the computer was turned off . Solution: 1. Note: If you take action to bring up...
... in the following : v Turn on it into an electrical outlet. v The operating temperature is getting low. Problem: The critical low-battery error message is charged. Do either of the following: v Connect the AC adapter to display the image on the external monitor to the...these items are correct, have the computer serviced. Chapter 3. Solving computer problems 25 Do either of the following Problem. Make sure that: v The battery is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off while the computer was turned off . Solution: 1. Note: If you take action to bring up...
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... the air vents of Enter System standby. a. Solution: The system may have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. 1. If you want. c. Make sure that the settings under Alarms are set properly. 2. If the sleep (standby)...Manager are set properly. Press Fn to protect the processor and other parts may have failed. b. Have the computer serviced. 26 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the computer still enters sleep (standby) mode unexpectedly, the internal fan or other internal components. Problem...
... the air vents of Enter System standby. a. Solution: The system may have entered sleep (standby) or hibernation mode automatically because the battery is depleted. 1. If you want. c. Make sure that the settings under Alarms are set properly. 2. If the sleep (standby)...Manager are set properly. Press Fn to protect the processor and other parts may have failed. b. Have the computer serviced. 26 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the computer still enters sleep (standby) mode unexpectedly, the internal fan or other internal components. Problem...
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A small number of the TFT technology. Note: If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is an intrinsic characteristic of missing, discolored, or bright dots on my computer. If the problem persists, do the Solution in three seconds. ...
A small number of the TFT technology. Note: If you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is an intrinsic characteristic of missing, discolored, or bright dots on my computer. If the problem persists, do the Solution in three seconds. ...
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... indicator shows empty. Solution: 1. Make sure that the connection of your computer serviced. 30 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the above step is correct, turn on the task bar. Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. AC adapter problems Problem: The AC adapter is connected to reset the protector; If the...
... indicator shows empty. Solution: 1. Make sure that the connection of your computer serviced. 30 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If the above step is correct, turn on the task bar. Solution: Discharge and recharge the battery. AC adapter problems Problem: The AC adapter is connected to reset the protector; If the...
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Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Unlock the battery latch by sliding it to the left 1 . Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery. To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 39 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3.
Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Unlock the battery latch by sliding it to the left 1 . Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery. To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 39 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3.
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Install a fully charged battery. 5. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6. Slide the battery latch to the computer. 40 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn the computer over again. 4.
Install a fully charged battery. 5. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6. Slide the battery latch to the computer. 40 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn the computer over again. 4.
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Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. To replace the HDD, do the following: 1. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the slot cover. 42 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. To replace the HDD, do the following: 1. Remove the battery. 4. Remove the slot cover. 42 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer. 44 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Insert the HDD into place. 10. Reinstall the battery. 13. then press it firmly into the slot; Turn the computer over again. 9. Reinstall the screw. 12. Reinstall the slot cover. 11.
Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the computer. 44 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Insert the HDD into place. 10. Reinstall the battery. 13. then press it firmly into the slot; Turn the computer over again. 9. Reinstall the screw. 12. Reinstall the slot cover. 11.
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Turn off the computer; Chapter 5. Remove the slot cover. Remove the battery. 4. To replace the SSD, do the following: 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 45 Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2.
Turn off the computer; Chapter 5. Remove the slot cover. Remove the battery. 4. To replace the SSD, do the following: 1. Upgrading and replacing devices 45 Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2.
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...try to the computer. Reinstall the battery. 14. Replacing memory Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing memory. Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. Remove the palm rest. 48 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn off ...the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3. Remove the battery. 5. Reinstall the screw. 13. Turn the computer over . 4. ...
...try to the computer. Reinstall the battery. 14. Replacing memory Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing memory. Increasing memory capacity is an effective way to make programs run faster. Remove the palm rest. 48 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Turn off ...the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3. Remove the battery. 5. Reinstall the screw. 13. Turn the computer over . 4. ...
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... turn the computer over , and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Chapter 5. Turn the computer over . c. Reinstall the battery. 13. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer.
... turn the computer over , and reconnect the AC adapter and the cables to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Chapter 5. Turn the computer over . c. Reinstall the battery. 13. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer.
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...Africa Parts and Labor - 1 year Battery pack - 1 year 2716, 2718 All Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year 2717 US, Canada, Latin America, Argentina, and Brazil Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year 2719, 2736 All Parts and Labor - 4 years Battery pack - 1 year 2720, 2737 ...Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year Types of warranty service applicable to your Lenovo hardware product, see Chapter 3, Warranty Information in your Lenovo hardware product. For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that applies to your Lenovo hardware product in the ...
...Africa Parts and Labor - 1 year Battery pack - 1 year 2716, 2718 All Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year 2717 US, Canada, Latin America, Argentina, and Brazil Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year 2719, 2736 All Parts and Labor - 4 years Battery pack - 1 year 2720, 2737 ...Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year Types of warranty service applicable to your Lenovo hardware product, see Chapter 3, Warranty Information in your Lenovo hardware product. For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty that applies to your Lenovo hardware product in the ...
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..., Korea, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year Types of Warranty Service 3 1 2 1 Types of the Lenovo product. An optional service offering may find a list of warranty service designated for...product to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for installation by you to a designated service center. 3. A courier will be available for purchase from Lenovo at your Service Provider to send the product to return your product and 64 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting ...
..., Korea, and Association of Southeast Asian Nations Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year Parts and Labor - 3 years Battery pack - 1 year Types of Warranty Service 3 1 2 1 Types of the Lenovo product. An optional service offering may find a list of warranty service designated for...product to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for installation by you to a designated service center. 3. A courier will be available for purchase from Lenovo at your Service Provider to send the product to return your product and 64 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting ...
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...during the warranty period, by no more than two screws. If you can be unplugged, or are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. They may also be standalone or latched, or require a screwdriver to All Programs; To start the Access Help program, ...click Start, move the pointer to remove a maximum of CRU are secured by a Lenovo service technician. Click Access Help. Appendix B. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests...
...during the warranty period, by no more than two screws. If you can be unplugged, or are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. They may also be standalone or latched, or require a screwdriver to All Programs; To start the Access Help program, ...click Start, move the pointer to remove a maximum of CRU are secured by a Lenovo service technician. Click Access Help. Appendix B. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests...
