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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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...or smoke damage. 8. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Begin the checks with . Safety information 5 This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or ...worn. 4. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to assist you must not be the type specified in...
...or smoke damage. 8. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Remove the cover. 6. Begin the checks with . Safety information 5 This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or ...worn. 4. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to assist you must not be the type specified in...
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..., the work surface. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. When handling ESD-sensitive...mat, and the person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. Protect against your skin to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there...
..., the work surface. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: 1. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are all at the same charge. When handling ESD-sensitive...mat, and the person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. Protect against your skin to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there...
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...-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To cancel the test, press Esc. Select one of the...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 designed...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 ...
...-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To cancel the test, press Esc. Select one of the...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 designed...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 ...
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... ac adapter. 4. Check that power is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. General... power-on indicator does not turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the...
... ac adapter. 4. Check that power is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. General... power-on indicator does not turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the...
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... is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove it is still less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Then reinstall the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section...
... is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove it is still less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Then reinstall the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section...
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...+2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. General checkout 31 v If the voltage is correct, ...replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. See the following : 1....
...+2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. General checkout 31 v If the voltage is correct, ...replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. See the following : 1....
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...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 backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79. 4. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. For... supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not ...
...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 backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79. 4. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. For... supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not ...
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... of Fn+F4. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you specified. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set ...resumes operation: Related service information 37 To put the computer into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you when the battery is available. Also, in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in ...
... of Fn+F4. To enter standby mode, press Fn+F4. Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you specified. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set ...resumes operation: Related service information 37 To put the computer into hibernation mode.) Note for the APM operating system: Even if you when the battery is available. Also, in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. v Turn on the "Turn off monitor" timer in ...
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.... If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record... setup data are satisfied in either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The time set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Pressing the power button. -...
.... If you are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. The hibernation file in the boot record... setup data are satisfied in either of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The time set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Pressing the power button. -...
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... are found. System board. 021x Keyboard error. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Extended RAM error- System board. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. System board.... are found . Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Extended RAM fails 2. at offset nnnn. 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 0199 System Security- Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data access...
... are found. System board. 021x Keyboard error. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Extended RAM error- System board. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System board. System board.... are found . Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Extended RAM fails 2. at offset nnnn. 1. Charge the battery pack. 2. System board. 0199 System Security- Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0187 EAIA data access...
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...System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. System board. Charge the ... time and date. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. CPU. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System ...
...System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. System board. Charge the ... time and date. 3. System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. CPU. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer error. 1. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. System ...
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...that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Invalid system configuration data. Thermal sensing error. Cannot boot from . 2. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. System board. System board. Reinstall the operation system. FRU or action, in the BIOS ... it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Related service information 43 Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Check the status of device which you want to boot from any device. Device not found. 1. No...
...that the operating system has no failure and is installed correctly. 2. Invalid system configuration data. Thermal sensing error. Cannot boot from . 2. Backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. System board. System board. Reinstall the operation system. FRU or action, in the BIOS ... it was before the computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Related service information 43 Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Backup battery. 3. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Check the status of device which you want to boot from any device. Device not found. 1. No...
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Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Hard disk drive f. System board b. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be ...page 29.) 1. If any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Battery pack e. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: a. When analyzing...simply is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Hard disk drive f. System board b. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be ...page 29.) 1. If any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Battery pack e. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: a. When analyzing...simply is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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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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...the capacity, and being charged. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on the keyboard is resuming normal operation. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is being read from or written to 5% of the capacity, and being discharged between 0% to 20% of the capacity. Blinking green: Data ... The numeric keypad on and is not in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Orange: The battery is on , and the radio link is charged between 5% to 80% of the capacity, and being transmitted. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 When this indicator is charged between 20% to 80% of the capacity....
...the capacity, and being charged. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on the keyboard is resuming normal operation. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is being read from or written to 5% of the capacity, and being discharged between 0% to 20% of the capacity. Blinking green: Data ... The numeric keypad on and is not in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Orange: The battery is on , and the radio link is charged between 5% to 80% of the capacity, and being transmitted. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 When this indicator is charged between 20% to 80% of the capacity....
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Table 9. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change ... is heard this case, turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press enter. 5. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card...
Table 9. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change ... is heard this case, turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Press enter. 5. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card...
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... which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Attention: The system board is sensitive to...follow any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by removing any notes that have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 58. 3. When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures....
... which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Attention: The system board is sensitive to...follow any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by removing any notes that have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 58. 3. When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures....
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Table 11. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 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 . Any other battery could ignite or explode.
ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Table 11. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. 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 . Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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... the information on page 63 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. Removal steps of data. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65 Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or SSD and storage converter 1 Step.... 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 . Table 13. The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible.
... the information on page 63 Attention: v Do not drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. Removal steps of data. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65 Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or SSD and storage converter 1 Step.... 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 . Table 13. The hard disk drive is sensitive to it if possible.