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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 ... rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 65 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 67 1050 DIMM 70 1060 Keyboard 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard...
...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 ... rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 65 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 67 1050 DIMM 70 1060 Keyboard 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard...
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... 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 Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine... by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following are not covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of...
... 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 Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine... by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following are not covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of...
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... 2 seconds; To exit the test, select Quit - All Rights Reserved. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to select. Run the applicable function test. 5. General checkout 27 A pull-down for DOS. Follow the... Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: v In the...
... 2 seconds; To exit the test, select Quit - All Rights Reserved. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad computer must be attached to select. Run the applicable function test. 5. General checkout 27 A pull-down for DOS. Follow the... Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: v In the...
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... the power switch. This default low-battery behavior is powered off. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any 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...
... the power switch. This default low-battery behavior is powered off. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any 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...
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Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any action to reenter operation mode. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do not undock it before taking ...timer elapses. v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The computer does not accept any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Wait...
Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any action to reenter operation mode. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do not undock it before taking ...timer elapses. v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The computer does not accept any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - Wait...
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...The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. System board. 0192 System Security- Embedded Security hardware tamper detected. Remove one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 ...Otherwise, press Esc to EEPROM is failed. System board. 01C9 More than one Ethernet devices are found . DIMM. 2. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board...
...The EEPROM checksum is not working. 1. System board. 0192 System Security- Embedded Security hardware tamper detected. Remove one of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 ...Otherwise, press Esc to EEPROM is failed. System board. 01C9 More than one Ethernet devices are found . DIMM. 2. at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Reseat the hard disk drive. 2. System board...
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... drive errors. 7 Power on Green: The computer is on , and the radio link is being transmitted. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is enabled. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: ...Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. When this indicator is on the keyboard is charged between 5% and 20% of the capacity, and being charged. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link...
... drive errors. 7 Power on Green: The computer is on , and the radio link is being transmitted. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is enabled. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: ...Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. When this indicator is on the keyboard is charged between 5% and 20% of the capacity, and being charged. This indicator stays lit whenever the computer is on , and the radio link...
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... card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. FRU tests The following tests in turn, and run this test again. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication...the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Table 9. Place the computer on the computer. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Press enter. 5....
... card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. FRU tests The following tests in turn, and run this test again. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication...the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Table 9. Place the computer on the computer. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Press enter. 5....
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Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the palm rest 1. a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. Installation of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. Removal steps of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Table 14.
Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the palm rest 1. a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. Installation of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. Removal steps of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Table 14.
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1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T500 and W500 71 Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 17.
1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T500 and W500 71 Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 17.
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a a 72 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of keyboard (continued) When installing: Make sure that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. Table 17.
a a 72 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of keyboard (continued) When installing: Make sure that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. Table 17.
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Removal steps of MDC-3.0 1 1 2 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. ThinkPad T500 and W500 73 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 18.
Removal steps of MDC-3.0 1 1 2 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. ThinkPad T500 and W500 73 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by pulling the tab with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 18.
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... and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 19. Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head...
... and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 19. Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head...
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.... 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 In step 1 , unplug the jack by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connector with your fingers and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on...
.... 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 In step 1 , unplug the jack by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connector with your fingers and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on...
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 21. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer.
ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 21. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer.
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...) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual After you finish the servicing, make sure that you start the servicing. 1110 SIM card slot For access, remove these... FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Note: If the SIM card has been inserted in the slot, remove it before you insert the card back into the slot...
...) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual After you finish the servicing, make sure that you start the servicing. 1110 SIM card slot For access, remove these... FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Note: If the SIM card has been inserted in the slot, remove it before you insert the card back into the slot...
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1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 81
1120 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 81
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Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver 4 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 5 , detach the claws. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 In step 2 , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guide. Table 23. Then remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow 6 . 55 6 5 5 6 When installing: Make sure that all the claws are attached firmly. 82 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver 4 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 5 , detach the claws. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 In step 2 , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guide. Table 23. Then remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow 6 . 55 6 5 5 6 When installing: Make sure that all the claws are attached firmly. 82 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83
... and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83
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Removal steps of speaker assembly The speaker cables are secured with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with tapes ( a ). 1 a 1 1 1 a Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 2 , release the antenna cable from the cable guide of the left speaker. 2 4 3 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 85 1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 81 Table 26.
Removal steps of speaker assembly The speaker cables are secured with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with tapes ( a ). 1 a 1 1 1 a Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 2 , release the antenna cable from the cable guide of the left speaker. 2 4 3 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 85 1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 81 Table 26.
