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Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and ...solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Recovery options 35 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . ... réglementation d'Industrie Canada 75 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 75 iii Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Finding information . . . . . 1 This guide and other ...
Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and ...solid state drive (SSD) problems 31 Fingerprint reader problems . . . . . 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Recovery options 35 Introducing Rescue and Recovery . . . . . ... réglementation d'Industrie Canada 75 European Union EMC Directive conformance statement 75 iii Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Finding information . . . . . 1 This guide and other ...
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The version of PC-Doctor referred to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with . This message is displayed if you do not find your problem here, see Access Help. Press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect ... the warning message. If this does not solve the problem, have the computer serviced. Press to restart the system. 0190: Critical low-battery error The computer turned off because the battery is PC-Doctor for Windows. Error messages Note: 1. The System has been tampered with a fully charged one. 0191: System Security - If...
The version of PC-Doctor referred to the computer and charge the battery, or replace the battery with . This message is displayed if you do not find your problem here, see Access Help. Press F1 to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. Connect ... the warning message. If this does not solve the problem, have the computer serviced. Press to restart the system. 0190: Critical low-battery error The computer turned off because the battery is PC-Doctor for Windows. Error messages Note: 1. The System has been tampered with a fully charged one. 0191: System Security - If...
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...computer on the keyboard, or if you cannot add another such feature by using PC-Doctor. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup Utility to continue. If this does not solve the problem, have the computer serviced. 0230: Shadow RAM ... increased memory just before turning the computer on the attached devices. then turn on , reinstall it does, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If it . If you still see the same error code, do the following: If an external keyboard is connected...
...computer on the keyboard, or if you cannot add another such feature by using PC-Doctor. Test your computer's memory with PC-Doctor. Replace the battery and run the BIOS Setup Utility to continue. If this does not solve the problem, have the computer serviced. 0230: Shadow RAM ... increased memory just before turning the computer on the attached devices. then turn on , reinstall it does, have the computer serviced. 16 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide If it . If you still see the same error code, do the following: If an external keyboard is connected...
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...v The operating temperature is charged. Check whether an external monitor was turned off . If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. v Replace the battery with a fully charged one. v Press Fn+F7 to display the image on self-test (POST). Note: If you take action to the ...the following: v Connect the AC adapter to return from sleep (standby) mode, the computer display remains blank. Solution: 1. Solution: The battery power is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off while the computer was in the following : v Turn on the external monitor to bring...
...v The operating temperature is charged. Check whether an external monitor was turned off . If these items are correct, have the computer serviced. v Replace the battery with a fully charged one. v Press Fn+F7 to display the image on self-test (POST). Note: If you take action to the ...the following: v Connect the AC adapter to return from sleep (standby) mode, the computer display remains blank. Solution: 1. Solution: The battery power is displayed, and the computer immediately turns off while the computer was in the following : v Turn on the external monitor to bring...
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Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. Unlock the battery latch by sliding it to the left 1 . Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 39 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. To replace the battery, do the following: 1.
Then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. Unlock the battery latch by sliding it to the left 1 . Then, remove the battery 2 . 1 2 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 39 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices Replacing the battery Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing the battery. Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. To replace the battery, do the following: 1.
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Remove the battery. 4. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. To replace the HDD, do the following: 1. Remove the slot cover. 42 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
Remove the battery. 4. Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5. Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. To replace the HDD, do the following: 1. Remove the slot cover. 42 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
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Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. Remove the slot cover. Turn off the computer; Upgrading and replacing devices 45 Remove the battery. 4. To replace the SSD, do the following: 1. Chapter 5. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5.
Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 3. Remove the slot cover. Turn off the computer; Upgrading and replacing devices 45 Remove the battery. 4. To replace the SSD, do the following: 1. Chapter 5. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2. Remove the screw that secures the slot cover. 5.
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... Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing memory. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to the computer. This ... the contact edge of memory in your computer by your body, which could damage the SO-DIMM. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the palm rest. 48 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Reinstall the battery. 14. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. Note: Use only the memory types supported...
... Important: Read Safety and Warranty Guide before replacing memory. If you incorrectly install the optional memory or install an unsupported memory type, a warning beep will sound when you try to the computer. This ... the contact edge of memory in your computer by your body, which could damage the SO-DIMM. Remove the battery. 5. Remove the palm rest. 48 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Reinstall the battery. 14. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to start the computer. Note: Use only the memory types supported...
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Reinstall the four screws for the palm rest. 12. Turn on the computer. 2. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 d. To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1. Chapter 5. Turn the computer over . c. Close the computer display, and ... to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. The "Installed memory" item shows the total amount of the palm rest until it clicks into place. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Reinstall the...
Reinstall the four screws for the palm rest. 12. Turn on the computer. 2. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 d. To make sure that the SO-DIMM is installed correctly, do as follows: 1. Chapter 5. Turn the computer over . c. Close the computer display, and ... to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 3. The "Installed memory" item shows the total amount of the palm rest until it clicks into place. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Reinstall the...
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... with your product to return your product or at your product and 64 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide CRU information and replacement instructions are available from Lenovo to allow disassembly and reassembly of warranty service 1. Courier or Depot Service ...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. You must provide a suitable working area to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for disconnecting the product....
... with your product to return your product or at your product and 64 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide CRU information and replacement instructions are available from Lenovo to allow disassembly and reassembly of warranty service 1. Courier or Depot Service ...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. You must provide a suitable working area to have Lenovo install Self-service CRUs for disconnecting the product....
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.... Customers are listed in the machine type," and a "drop down and select." There are computer parts that are unable to remove and replace. CRU URL offers three options: auto detect, "key in the table on the following additional resources: v The Online Hardware Maintenance Manual and... CRUs require some products, such components as a screwdriver. Self-service CRUs are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are secured by an access panel, which is visible. Once the ...
.... Customers are listed in the machine type," and a "drop down and select." There are computer parts that are unable to remove and replace. CRU URL offers three options: auto detect, "key in the table on the following additional resources: v The Online Hardware Maintenance Manual and... CRUs require some products, such components as a screwdriver. Self-service CRUs are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are secured by an access panel, which is visible. Once the ...
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... The Customer Support Center. Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Storage device (HDD or SSD) Ultrabay device Memory Palm rest PCI Express... Information in the Safety and Warranty Guide. The following table provides a list of the Support Center for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. For the telephone number of CRUs for wireless LAN Intel® Turbo Memory card Keyboard Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X ...
... The Customer Support Center. Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Storage device (HDD or SSD) Ultrabay device Memory Palm rest PCI Express... Information in the Safety and Warranty Guide. The following table provides a list of the Support Center for your computer and tells where to find the replacement instructions. For the telephone number of CRUs for wireless LAN Intel® Turbo Memory card Keyboard Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X ...
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... 30 Access Help 1, 11, 15 additional information for Access Help 3 B battery replacing 39 troubleshooting 30 BIOS Setup Utility 12 initializing 36 C carrying the computer 6 cleaning computer cover 8 computer display 8 keyboard 8 computer display cleaning 8 computer screen troubleshooting 27 CRU (customer replaceable units) 67 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) 67 customer support center 55 worldwide telephone list...
... 30 Access Help 1, 11, 15 additional information for Access Help 3 B battery replacing 39 troubleshooting 30 BIOS Setup Utility 12 initializing 36 C carrying the computer 6 cleaning computer cover 8 computer display 8 keyboard 8 computer display cleaning 8 computer screen troubleshooting 27 CRU (customer replaceable units) 67 Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) 67 customer support center 55 worldwide telephone list...