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... and GAV products 41 General checkout 43 What to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 48 FRU tests 49 Power system checkout 51 Checking the ac adapter 51...Retaining the UUID 82 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 83 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 85 Before servicing ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 86 1010 Battery pack 87 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel 88 1030 DIMM slot cover 89 1040 DIMM (bottom slot 90 1050 Hard...
... and GAV products 41 General checkout 43 What to do first 44 Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 48 FRU tests 49 Power system checkout 51 Checking the ac adapter 51...Retaining the UUID 82 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 83 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 85 Before servicing ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 86 1010 Battery pack 87 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel 88 1030 DIMM slot cover 89 1040 DIMM (bottom slot 90 1050 Hard...
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...correct system function. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Protect against ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap....when handling ESD-sensitive devices. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Attach the ESD ground clip to provide a static-...
...correct system function. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Protect against ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap....when handling ESD-sensitive devices. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Attach the ESD ground clip to provide a static-...
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... all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it , or expose its cell contents to water. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the...
... all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it , or expose its cell contents to water. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the...
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v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox in Windows Vista® and Windows® XP) is a... --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 48 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is required, computing assistance, advanced...
v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox in Windows Vista® and Windows® XP) is a... --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 48 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is required, computing assistance, advanced...
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... let it return to room temperature. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer. 2. The resistance must be able... to the next section. Reinstall the battery pack. If it may not be 4 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray ...
... let it return to room temperature. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer. 2. The resistance must be able... to the next section. Reinstall the battery pack. If it may not be 4 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray ...
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..., neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service... technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is appearing on the screen; then enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad...5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up...Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If.... 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up ,... x is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. For the other... the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook...
..., neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service... technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is appearing on the screen; then enter the master HDP. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad...5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up...Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If.... 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up ,... x is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. For the other... the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook...
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.... Note: You can also put the computer into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. v Turn on the timer, and the user does not do as follows: 1. In certain circumstances,... the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Open the LCD cover. To put the computer into screen blank mode, do any key. v The hard disk drive...
.... Note: You can also put the computer into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. v Turn on the timer, and the user does not do as follows: 1. In certain circumstances,... the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Open the LCD cover. To put the computer into screen blank mode, do any key. v The hard disk drive...
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... 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 ...ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to ...battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery... and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged in-Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Replace the backup battery... and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Charge the backup battery...Failed. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Remove Mini ...
... 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 ...ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to ...battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery... and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged in-Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Replace the backup battery... and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Charge the backup battery...Failed. 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. Remove Mini ...
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Failing bits: nnnn. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. System board. 1. System ...device you want to boot from . Reinstall the operation system. Error messages Table 3. I/O device IRQ conflict. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Check the status of device which you want to what it was before the computer ...Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Thermal grease. 3. System board. The device you want to boot from any device. No valid operating system....
Failing bits: nnnn. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. System board. 1. System ...device you want to boot from . Reinstall the operation system. Error messages Table 3. I/O device IRQ conflict. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Check the status of device which you want to what it was before the computer ...Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Thermal grease. 3. System board. The device you want to boot from any device. No valid operating system....
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If the computer you are servicing might have the SIM card that you insert the card back into the slot firmly. 86 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first. (See "1010 Battery pack" on page 87.) After you start the servicing. Before servicing ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Table 9. Removal steps of SIM card Some models of the ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you finish the servicing, make sure that the customer has installed.
If the computer you are servicing might have the SIM card that you insert the card back into the slot firmly. 86 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove the SIM card, you need to remove the battery pack first. (See "1010 Battery pack" on page 87.) After you start the servicing. Before servicing ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Table 9. Removal steps of SIM card Some models of the ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you finish the servicing, make sure that the customer has installed.
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1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel in the direction shown by arrow 3 . 1 2 3 88 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel Holding the bay lock latch in the unlocked position 1 , slide the bay eject latch 2 , and then pull out the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or the travel bezel For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 Table 11.
1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel in the direction shown by arrow 3 . 1 2 3 88 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel Holding the bay lock latch in the unlocked position 1 , slide the bay eject latch 2 , and then pull out the Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or the travel bezel For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 Table 11.
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... the DIMM into the place. 1040 DIMM (bottom slot) For access, remove these FRUs in the slot and does not move easily. 90 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that it snaps into the socket. When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM (bottom slot) a b 1... 2 1 Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on the computer...
... the DIMM into the place. 1040 DIMM (bottom slot) For access, remove these FRUs in the slot and does not move easily. 90 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that it snaps into the socket. When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM (bottom slot) a b 1... 2 1 Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on the computer...
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1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in direction of the arrow. Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 1 . 1 1 1 98 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in direction of the arrow. Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables in step 1 . 1 1 1 98 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Removal steps of BDC-2.1 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 106 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 Table 24.
Removal steps of BDC-2.1 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 106 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 Table 24.
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Removal steps of Smart Card 3 3 4 1 2 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 108 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 Smart Card or Contactless Smart Card or Smart Card dummy spacer For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 Table 26.
Removal steps of Smart Card 3 3 4 1 2 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 108 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1130 Smart Card or Contactless Smart Card or Smart Card dummy spacer For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 Table 26.
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...: Place the CPU on page 113 Attention: CPU is extremely sensitive. When you service the CPU, avoid any kind of the screw in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 v "1140 Speaker..." on the CPU socket, and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow 1 to secure the CPU. 116 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of rough handling. 1160 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown...
...: Place the CPU on page 113 Attention: CPU is extremely sensitive. When you service the CPU, avoid any kind of the screw in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 v "1140 Speaker..." on the CPU socket, and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow 1 to secure the CPU. 116 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of rough handling. 1160 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown...
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Removal steps of I /O sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel" on page 88 v ...page 101 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 v "1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1)" on page 106 v "1120 Backup battery" on page 107 v "1130 Smart Card or Contactless Smart Card or Smart Card dummy spacer" on page 108 v "1140 Speaker assembly"... Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 124 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Removal steps of I /O sub card For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel" on page 88 v ...page 101 v "1100 Keyboard bezel assembly" on page 103 v "1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1)" on page 106 v "1120 Backup battery" on page 107 v "1130 Smart Card or Contactless Smart Card or Smart Card dummy spacer" on page 108 v "1140 Speaker assembly"... Silver Torque 0.181 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that the connector is attached firmly. 124 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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2020 LED sub card For access, remove these FRUs in this figure. 130 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of LED sub card Note: Some models do not have connector 1a . 2 1a 1 When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly and the card is installed as shown in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "2010 LCD bezel assembly" on page 129 Table 38.
2020 LED sub card For access, remove these FRUs in this figure. 130 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of LED sub card Note: Some models do not have connector 1a . 2 1a 1 When installing: Make sure that the connectors are attached firmly and the card is installed as shown in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "2010 LCD bezel assembly" on page 129 Table 38.
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2040 LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1050 Hard disk drive slot cover, hard disk drive (HDD) and HDD rubber rails ... 40. Removal steps of LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges In step 1 , release the antenna cables from the left and right hinges. 1 1 132 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
2040 LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 87 v "1030 DIMM slot cover" on page 89 v "1050 Hard disk drive slot cover, hard disk drive (HDD) and HDD rubber rails ... 40. Removal steps of LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges In step 1 , release the antenna cables from the left and right hinges. 1 1 132 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Bottom view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery pack Battery pack latch Docking connector Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) slot DIMM slot (bottom) LCD cover latch Serial Ultrabay Enhanced lock latch Serial Ultrabay Enhanced eject latch 8 7 1 2 3 6 5 4 140 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Bottom view 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery pack Battery pack latch Docking connector Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) slot DIMM slot (bottom) LCD cover latch Serial Ultrabay Enhanced lock latch Serial Ultrabay Enhanced eject latch 8 7 1 2 3 6 5 4 140 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual