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... the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Testing the computer To run PC-Doctor. Follow the instructions on the computer. This section is entered. To avoid this problem, you run the test, do as follows: 1. Turn on...it to "Power system checkout" on page 39. If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the Web site. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to...parameters that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 47. ...
... the ThinkPad Advanced Dock. Testing the computer To run PC-Doctor. Follow the instructions on the computer. This section is entered. To avoid this problem, you run the test, do as follows: 1. Turn on...it to "Power system checkout" on page 39. If the computer cannot be used to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the Web site. For details that depend on model-unique functions, refer to...parameters that are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 47. ...
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...4. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is supplied when you are ... 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter...
...4. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is supplied when you are ... 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter...
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...the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Then reinstall the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and ... it is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the charge indicator still does not turn on . To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is less than 95% of its capacity. under...
...the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Then reinstall the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and ... it is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the charge indicator still does not turn on . To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is less than 95% of its capacity. under...
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Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Measure the voltage of the backup ...
Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Measure the voltage of the backup ...
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... and the supervisor password (SVP). Hard-disk password There are two modes for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no service procedure to remove the power-on password" on . For ...BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The computer does not start until the password is turned on page 35. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Follow the instructions on the..., there is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person.
... and the supervisor password (SVP). Hard-disk password There are two modes for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no service procedure to remove the power-on password" on . For ...BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The computer does not start until the password is turned on page 35. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Follow the instructions on the..., there is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person.
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...Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad...Security --> Password. In the Changes have forgotten, do the following : (A) If no SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Turn on the computer. 2. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 ...
...Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad...Security --> Password. In the Changes have forgotten, do the following : (A) If no SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. Turn on the computer. 2. After the POST ends, the password prompt does not appear. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 ...
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...Also, in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off . v The hard disk drive is powered off. Note: If you specified. v Turn on the timer, and the user does not do what occurs in either your setting or the default setting, whichever is appropriate. In certain circumstances... standby, and hibernation. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . This default low-battery behavior is available. Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies ...
...Also, in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off . v The hard disk drive is powered off. Note: If you specified. v Turn on the timer, and the user does not do what occurs in either your setting or the default setting, whichever is appropriate. In certain circumstances... standby, and hibernation. Standby mode When the computer enters standby mode, the following events occur in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . This default low-battery behavior is available. Screen blank mode If the time set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies ...
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... charge becomes critically low. v If the timer conditions are using the ACPI operating system and have set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the hard disk. v If ...will get an error message, and you are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following...
... charge becomes critically low. v If the timer conditions are using the ACPI operating system and have set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on the hard disk. v If ...will get an error message, and you are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing Fn+F4 keys. v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following...
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...Previous boot incomplete- System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer ...error. 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Default configuration used . 1. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI...
...Previous boot incomplete- System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by running BIOS Setup Utility. 0260 System timer ...error. 1. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Default configuration used . 1. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. System board. 02F6 Software NMI...
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... not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors.... Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Verify that no error is not operating, follow these procedures to the docking station or the port replicator c. Replace...
... not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors.... Turn off the computer. 2. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Verify that no error is not operating, follow these procedures to the docking station or the port replicator c. Replace...
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...the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Orange: The battery is charged between 80% to use . 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.... 7 Power on Green: The computer is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on , and the radio link is on and not in standby mode. Blinking orange...
...the hard disk drive, the diskette drive, or the drive in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Orange: The battery is charged between 80% to use . 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.... 7 Power on Green: The computer is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on , and the radio link is on and not in standby mode. Blinking orange...
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...: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is completed; Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead, a message box pops up when the process is in use. Status indicators (continued) Indicator 11 Serial Ultrabay Slim status Meaning Green: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is being detached. then the indicator turns off : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device...
...: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is completed; Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead, a message box pops up when the process is in use. Status indicators (continued) Indicator 11 Serial Ultrabay Slim status Meaning Green: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is being detached. then the indicator turns off : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device...
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...test. Turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is set up the operating system. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. ThinkPad T500 and ... Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is running. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. FRU tests The following tests in turn off and turn on the computer. Table 9. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Remove any ...
...test. Turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is set up the operating system. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. ThinkPad T500 and ... Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is running. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. FRU tests The following tests in turn off and turn on the computer. Table 9. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Remove any ...
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If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. Turn on the screen for a short time. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> ...Utility. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Diskette Optical drive 1. This symptom is disabled, select Automatic to its place, ...
If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. Turn on the screen for a short time. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Diskette drive 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> ...Utility. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Diskette Optical drive 1. This symptom is disabled, select Automatic to its place, ...
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...Fn+F6 Notes: 1. Note: If you want to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must be installed on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. To use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode or shut ... down, change the power state of each combination of Fn with a function key. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. Fn key combinations The following device drivers must...
...Fn+F6 Notes: 1. Note: If you want to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must be installed on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. To use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode or shut ... down, change the power state of each combination of Fn with a function key. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. Fn key combinations The following device drivers must...
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...used to a single operating system by clicking the button. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is shown on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkLight. Reserved. Turn the ThinkLight on to select, stop and remove all the USB devices safely by using different user IDs. The ...computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Multiple users can log on or off status of the...
...used to a single operating system by clicking the button. v Run EasyEject Actions: This button is shown on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkLight. Reserved. Turn the ThinkLight on to select, stop and remove all the USB devices safely by using different user IDs. The ...computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Multiple users can log on or off status of the...
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...you service this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. Never use a screw that you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that all screws firmly to the "...90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are calibrated correctly following characteristics: v They maintain tight ...
...you service this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. Never use a screw that you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that all screws firmly to the "...90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are calibrated correctly following characteristics: v They maintain tight ...
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...To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any interconnecting cables. When turning a screw to be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching it in the direction as given by... in square callouts. 5. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts ..., use in which they are listed. 4. Verify this by removing any FRU, turn it , establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (...
...To put the new FRU in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any interconnecting cables. When turning a screw to be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Before touching it in the direction as given by... in square callouts. 5. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts ..., use in which they are listed. 4. Verify this by removing any FRU, turn it , establish personal grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (...
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Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest. Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Table 15.
Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest. Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Table 15.
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Table 18. Removal steps of MDC-3.0 (continued) Turn the card over 4 , and detach the modem connector 5 . 4 5 When installing: Make sure that the modem connector and the connector on the underside of the card are attached firmly. 74 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Table 18. Removal steps of MDC-3.0 (continued) Turn the card over 4 , and detach the modem connector 5 . 4 5 When installing: Make sure that the modem connector and the connector on the underside of the card are attached firmly. 74 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual