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...Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 49 FRU tests 50 Power system checkout 52 Checking the AC adapter 52 Checking operational charging 53 Checking the...password 57 Supervisor password 58 How to remove the power-on password . . . . 58 How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric ...
...Checkout guide 45 Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 49 FRU tests 50 Power system checkout 52 Checking the AC adapter 52 Checking operational charging 53 Checking the...password 57 Supervisor password 58 How to remove the power-on password . . . . 58 How to remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric ...
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... (32 bit) DVDs . . . Common service tools . 245 247 . 248 . 250 . 251 . 253 . 254 . 255 . 256 . 258 . 259 Notices 261 Trademarks 262 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations 141 Front view 141 Rear view 142 Bottom view 142 Parts list 143 Overall 144 LCD FRUs 219 Keyboard... 237 Miscellaneous parts 239 AC adapters 241 Power cords 242 Recovery discs 243 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 243 Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs . . ...
... (32 bit) DVDs . . . Common service tools . 245 247 . 248 . 250 . 251 . 253 . 254 . 255 . 256 . 258 . 259 Notices 261 Trademarks 262 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations 141 Front view 141 Rear view 142 Bottom view 142 Parts list 143 Overall 144 LCD FRUs 219 Keyboard... 237 Miscellaneous parts 239 AC adapters 241 Power cords 242 Recovery discs 243 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 243 Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs . . ...
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... hand in your pocket or behind your body. - Stand on electrical equipment; v Regularly inspect and maintain your work with powered-on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that another person, familiar with the... tools for these hazards are in the off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. v Always look carefully for that supplies power to the machine, and to protect yourself from passing through your back. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn or...
... hand in your pocket or behind your body. - Stand on electrical equipment; v Regularly inspect and maintain your work with powered-on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that another person, familiar with the... tools for these hazards are in the off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. v Always look carefully for that supplies power to the machine, and to protect yourself from passing through your back. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn or...
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v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - Pumps - Similar units to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to listed above This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental... personal injury and machine damage. v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units. v If an electrical accident occurs: - Switch off power. - Motor generators - Power supply units -
v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: - Pumps - Similar units to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual do not become a victim yourself. - Send another person to listed above This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental... personal injury and machine damage. v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units. v If an electrical accident occurs: - Switch off power. - Motor generators - Power supply units -
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... rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. If any unsafe conditions are 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 assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. b. Insulation must ...
... rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. If any unsafe conditions are 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 assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. Check the power cord for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. b. Insulation must ...
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DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it . Use of an incorrect battery can result...
DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are in place and are present after washing. 8 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it . Use of an incorrect battery can result...
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DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
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"Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 48 - If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Be careful not to your particular computer. "PC-...or programs might be sure to read the entire page on page 49 - Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of the correct model. If you are correct by referring to the checkout guide, be...
"Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 48 - If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v Be careful not to your particular computer. "PC-...or programs might be sure to read the entire page on page 49 - Single failures can occur for DOS diagnostics program. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for a variety of the correct model. If you are correct by referring to the checkout guide, be...
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.... 7. Turn on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual All Rights Reserved. Turn off the computer. 2. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal ...exact form depends on the computer. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to "Power system checkout" on the screen. 8. Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but ...
.... 7. Turn on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support device list. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual All Rights Reserved. Turn off the computer. 2. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal ...exact form depends on the computer. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to "Power system checkout" on the screen. 8. Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but ...
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...the computer. 3. Keyboard 1. Remove any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU System board Applicable...Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. In this test. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette...
...the computer. 3. Keyboard 1. Remove any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU System board Applicable...Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. In this test. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette...
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... persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Check that power is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. See the following : v Replace the system board. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following... the AC adapter is supplied when you are servicing. 3. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2.
... persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Check that power is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. See the following : v Replace the system board. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following... the AC adapter is supplied when you are servicing. 3. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Connect the ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2.
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... will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is still less than +11...the battery pack. Remove it from having a shortened life. General checkout 53 To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. To check your battery, move your cursor to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. After it cools down, reinstall and...
... will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the resistance is still less than +11...the battery pack. Remove it from having a shortened life. General checkout 53 To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. To check your battery, move your cursor to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. After it cools down, reinstall and...
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... to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Remove... the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
... to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Remove... the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
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... no action is required by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is ...the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" on page 56 v "Passwords" on page 57 v "Power management" on page 60 v "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 62 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette...
... no action is required by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is ...the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs" v "Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" on page 56 v "Passwords" on page 57 v "Power management" on page 60 v "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 62 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diskette and the system program service diskette...
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..., you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. Note: After restoring a drive to complete the Windows setup. 11. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on by you do not agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove ...displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is required by an unauthorized person. Power-on password A power-on . Insert the Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc when prompted and then click OK to save and exit the Setup Utility....
..., you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. Note: After restoring a drive to complete the Windows setup. 11. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on by you do not agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove ...displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is required by an unauthorized person. Power-on password A power-on . Insert the Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc when prompted and then click OK to save and exit the Setup Utility....
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.... If the Using Passphrase item is available on page 100. 4. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual the system administrator enters both in the menu, this function ...are two modes for a scheduled fee. The POP has been removed. 5. How to remove the power-on page 84. 3. Remove the backup battery. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.... models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP...
.... If the Using Passphrase item is available on page 100. 4. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual the system administrator enters both in the menu, this function ...are two modes for a scheduled fee. The POP has been removed. 5. How to remove the power-on page 84. 3. Remove the backup battery. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack.... models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP...
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... the Enter Current Password field. Select Master HDP. 7. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. How to remove the hard-disk password Attention...user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On Password. 6. If Using Passphrase item is the letter of the hard disk drive. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are known, do the following: 1. Type the current master HDP ...
... the Enter Current Password field. Select Master HDP. 7. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Security --> Password. How to remove the hard-disk password Attention...user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On Password. 6. If Using Passphrase item is the letter of the hard disk drive. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are known, do the following: 1. Type the current master HDP ...
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... 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. Sleep (Standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. Note: You... time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do not set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual A panel for selecting a power plan (in Power Manager. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the...
... 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. Sleep (Standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. Note: You... time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do not set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual A panel for selecting a power plan (in Power Manager. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press ThinkVantage button and use the...
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... of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. Pressing the power button. - When the power is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the...- The hibernation file in suspend mode. v If the timer conditions are stored on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is powered off. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that action. - v The time set on the timer, and if the user ...
... of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. Pressing the power button. - When the power is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the...- The hibernation file in suspend mode. v If the timer conditions are stored on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is powered off. Also, the computer goes into hibernation mode, perform that action. - v The time set on the timer, and if the user ...
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.... disk drive) 3. System board. Install DIMM in Slot-0, but not in the primary drive bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its firmware to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using ... version is attached. Undock docking station or port replicator if it by this system, with the risk in -Power off and install a memory module to the ThinkPad Notebook. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly...
.... disk drive) 3. System board. Install DIMM in Slot-0, but not in the primary drive bay the customer is using a supported IBM/Lenovo HDD with an old firmware, the customer needs to update its firmware to the customer: If in the primary bay the customer is using ... version is attached. Undock docking station or port replicator if it by this system, with the risk in -Power off and install a memory module to the ThinkPad Notebook. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly...