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... Symptom-to-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 replacement...
... Symptom-to-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 replacement...
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Miscellaneous parts 189 AC adapters 191 Power cords 192 Recovery discs 193 Common service tools 203 Notices 205 Trademarks 206 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Miscellaneous parts 189 AC adapters 191 Power cords 192 Recovery discs 193 Common service tools 203 Notices 205 Trademarks 206 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...information. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2246, 2247, and 2261 ThinkPad W500 MT 4058, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064, and 4065 Use this manual... and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic...
...information. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2246, 2247, and 2261 ThinkPad W500 MT 4058, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064, and 4065 Use this manual... and safety information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic...
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v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1 Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer.
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... with your hair is worn or defective. v Place removed covers and other conditions that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Distribute the weight of the object equally between your clothing. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Lift...
... with your hair is worn or defective. v Place removed covers and other conditions that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Distribute the weight of the object equally between your clothing. v Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Lift...
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... live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - Pumps - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. The surface...
... live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - Pumps - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. The surface...
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...unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non...-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. Begin the checks with ....
...unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check inside the unit for any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non...-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. Begin the checks with ....
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... ESD-sensitive devices. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard 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 verified...
... ESD-sensitive devices. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard 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 verified...
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...Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Elsewhere, the drive is installed, note the... diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. If...
...Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Elsewhere, the drive is installed, note the... diferentes daqueles aqui especificados pode resultar em perigosa exposição à radiação. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. If...
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... instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one error code is listed in effect. v If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you continue. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify...
... instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one error code is listed in effect. v If you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If you continue. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); then, when service has been completed, verify...
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...back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs, type in the model type and serial number. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under COMPONENT INFORMATION. v Authorized IBM Business Partners can be...used to view the complete list of service parts by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. The list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, ...
...back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs, type in the model type and serial number. warranty.vm&sitestyle=lenovo Select Warranty lookup. Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under COMPONENT INFORMATION. v Authorized IBM Business Partners can be...used to view the complete list of service parts by Category" select SERVICE PARTS. The list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, ...
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..., make sure that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v When you go to your particular computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to the checkout guide, be replaced because of reasons that have been... program. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23
..., make sure that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v When you go to your particular computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to the checkout guide, be replaced because of reasons that have been... program. General checkout This chapter presents following important notes. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23
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... detected __ 7. v If the spindle of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Name and phone number of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or...
... detected __ 7. v If the spindle of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Name and phone number of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or...
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Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Verify the symptoms. Try to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 25 Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer.
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... you will need to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. however, you need to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on model-unique functions, refer to enable it to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in the...the parameters that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on the Web site. If the computer cannot be used to "Power system checkout" on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS...
... you will need to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. however, you need to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on model-unique functions, refer to enable it to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in the...the parameters that is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be powered on the Web site. If the computer cannot be used to "Power system checkout" on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS...