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...Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 Related service information 33 Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs 33 Passwords 34 Power-on ...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 ...
...Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 Related service information 33 Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs 33 Passwords 34 Power-on ...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 ...
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...damage is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. v Use the black side of the ac plug 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 be ...sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. When working on ac-operated computers. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Proper grounding...
...damage is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. v Use the black side of the ac plug 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 be ...sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. When working on ac-operated computers. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Proper grounding...
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... of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. General checkout 29... voltage of pin no.2 of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. If the ...
... of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. General checkout 29... voltage of pin no.2 of the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. If the ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... it is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The resistance must be able to 30 K... . If the resistance is less than 50% of battery power remaining is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. Remove it from having a shortened life. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. Checking the battery pack Battery charging...
... it is more than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The resistance must be able to 30 K... . If the resistance is less than 50% of battery power remaining is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. Remove it from having a shortened life. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. Checking the battery pack Battery charging...
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...operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. 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 If you are using...action to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do undock it and then try to restart the system. v If you do not undock it enters standby mode...
...operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. Pressing Fn+F4 keys. 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 If you are using...action to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Note: If the computer enters the hibernation mode while it is docked to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do undock it and then try to restart the system. v If you do not undock it enters standby mode...
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... installed. 2. DIMM. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Run BIOS Setup ... the warning message. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Charge the battery pack. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; System board. 0188 System board. System board. 01C8 Two or more modem devices are...
... installed. 2. DIMM. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save the current setting by pressing F10. 2. Run BIOS Setup ... the warning message. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. Remove either a Mini-PCI Card or a modem daughter card. Charge the battery pack. 2. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; System board. 0188 System board. System board. 01C8 Two or more modem devices are...
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... . Orange: The battery is enabled. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in standby mode. 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 charged between 20...
... . Orange: The battery is enabled. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 To enable or disable Caps Lock mode, press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in standby mode. 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 charged between 20...