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...-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...-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 77 1100 Backup battery 79 1110 SIM card slot 80 1120 Keyboard bezel 81 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 83 1140 Speaker assembly 85 1150 Fan...
...-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...-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 77 1100 Backup battery 79 1110 SIM card slot 80 1120 Keyboard bezel 81 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 83 1140 Speaker assembly 85 1150 Fan...
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... assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to attachment of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Checklist: 1. b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water... to identify potential safety hazards due to the safety of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items...
... assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to attachment of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Checklist: 1. b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water... to identify potential safety hazards due to the safety of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items...
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... use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on your body. Protect against your clothing. Make sure that the ESD protective ...can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be ...
... use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on your body. Protect against your clothing. Make sure that the ESD protective ...can occur when there is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be ...
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...Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive..., check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and... solutions: v Check 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...
...Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive..., check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and... solutions: v Check 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...
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... AC adapter cable. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used . If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Unplug the... adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "...
... AC adapter cable. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used . If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Unplug the... adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "...
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....6 Ground (-) 3. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. See the following : 1. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has...
....6 Ground (-) 3. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. See the following : 1. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has...
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...If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. General checkout 31 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from... it. 2. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v...
...If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. General checkout 31 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from... it. 2. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v...
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...the POP icon is appearing on the screen; For the other models, enter the master HDP. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. In the...to Security --> Password. For the other models, enter the POP. 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 remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available ...
...the POP icon is appearing on the screen; For the other models, enter the master HDP. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. In the...to Security --> Password. For the other models, enter the POP. 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 remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available ...
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...operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 v ... into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you specified. v Open the LCD cover. This default low-battery behavior is appropriate. Also, in screen blank mode: v The LCD is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically.
...operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in addition to return from standby mode and resumes operation: Related service information 37 v ... into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you specified. v Open the LCD cover. This default low-battery behavior is appropriate. Also, in screen blank mode: v The LCD is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically.
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...To cause the computer to restart the system. v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v The ring indicator (RI) is powered off the power switch. v If you will have set the mode to ...Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it enters standby mode. When the power is docked...
...To cause the computer to restart the system. v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v The ring indicator (RI) is powered off the power switch. v If you will have set the mode to ...Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it enters standby mode. When the power is docked...
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... System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. DIMM. 2. DIMM. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 0192 System Security- System... RAM error- Remove all but one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. ...
... System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 021x Keyboard error. Load Setup Defaults in CMOS. DIMM. 2. DIMM. Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 0192 System Security- System... RAM error- Remove all but one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive. 4. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 1. ...
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.... Default configuration used . 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System... is dead. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Remove ...
.... Default configuration used . 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System... is dead. 1. DIMM. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Remove ...
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...Utility. 2. Invalid system configuration data. Cannot boot from boot order. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Allocation error for device. Fan. 2. System board. Device not found. 1. No valid operating system. 1. Error messages ...Symptom or error Device address conflict. Failing bits: nnnn. Hibernation error. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Excluded from any device. Thermal sensing error. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Check the...
...Utility. 2. Invalid system configuration data. Cannot boot from boot order. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Allocation error for device. Fan. 2. System board. Device not found. 1. No valid operating system. 1. Error messages ...Symptom or error Device address conflict. Failing bits: nnnn. Hibernation error. DIMM. 2. Backup battery. 3. Excluded from any device. Thermal sensing error. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Check the...
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...in the internal drive i. Devices attached to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Battery pack e. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests... FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. PC Cards 4. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Run the diagnostic test for damage. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. External diskette drive or ...
...in the internal drive i. Devices attached to a variety of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Battery pack e. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests... FRU (do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. PC Cards 4. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Run the diagnostic test for damage. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. External diskette drive or ...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is operational. Blinking green: The battery is charged between 5% to 20% of the capacity, and being charged. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is charged between 80% to use . ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Green: Bluetooth wireless is enabled. To enable or disable ... lock Green: The numeric keypad on and not in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Blinking green: Data is enabled. Orange: The battery is on the keyboard is being transmitted. Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is on when Bluetooth...
...5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is operational. Blinking green: The battery is charged between 5% to 20% of the capacity, and being charged. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is charged between 80% to use . ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Green: Bluetooth wireless is enabled. To enable or disable ... lock Green: The numeric keypad on and not in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Blinking green: Data is enabled. Orange: The battery is on the keyboard is being transmitted. Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is on when Bluetooth...
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...test is running. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 In this case, turn off the computer. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press ... board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Conexant Smart ...
...test is running. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 In this case, turn off the computer. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press ... board 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Conexant Smart ...
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...turn it , establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Begin by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. An untrained person runs the risk ... screw to replace a FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Verify this by the numbers in the procedures...
...turn it , establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Begin by the arrow in the drawing. 6. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. An untrained person runs the risk ... screw to replace a FRU, turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that have to , and can cause electrical short circuits. Verify this by the numbers in the procedures...
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Table 11. ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
Table 11. ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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... a backup copy of all the information on page 63 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65 The hard disk drive is attached firmly. Table 13. Removal steps of data. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode.
... a backup copy of all the information on page 63 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65 The hard disk drive is attached firmly. Table 13. Removal steps of data. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is in suspend mode.