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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 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 battery pack 53 Checking the backup battery 54 Related service information 55 ...
... 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 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 battery pack 53 Checking the backup battery 54 Related service information 55 ...
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... for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of this inspection guide. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to protect users and service technicians from injury. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. As each machine...
... for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of this inspection guide. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Use a meter to protect users and service technicians from injury. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. As each machine...
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... a grounding system, such as fully effective. Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. You can be considered sensitive to provide a static-free work surface. Most clothing...
... a grounding system, such as fully effective. Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. You can be considered sensitive to provide a static-free work surface. Most clothing...
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...heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it . Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only... the appropriate parts listing. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling ...
...heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it . Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only... the appropriate parts listing. Do not recharge it, remove its cell contents to water. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling ...
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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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...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 required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo...Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center 48 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination ...
...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 required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo...Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center 48 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination ...
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... hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is set up the operating system. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Remove any physical...
... hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is set up the operating system. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Remove any physical...
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... port replicator is used . Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Check that power ... do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 54 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing....
... port replicator is used . Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Check that power ... do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 53 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 53 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 54 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing....
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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 resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the voltage is displayed. If the charge indicator still does... not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. Checking operational...
... 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 resistance is correct, replace the system board. If the voltage is displayed. If the charge indicator still does... not turn on, remove the battery pack and let it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. Checking operational...
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...to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500... Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. v If the voltage is ...
...to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500... Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. v If the voltage is ...
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...page 59. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the menu, this function is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on... (A) If no SVP has been set: 1. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If no service procedure to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. For the other models, enter the POP. Note: There are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter ...
...page 59. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system information stored in the menu, this function is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on... (A) If no SVP has been set: 1. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If no service procedure to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. For the other models, enter the POP. Note: There are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter ...
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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 powered off . To cause the computer to what occurs in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off display (... current power plan) (in addition to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do as follows: 1. Select Power off . v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. v The hard disk drive is low. Sleep (Standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following...
...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 powered off . To cause the computer to what occurs in screen blank mode: v The LCD is powered off display (... current power plan) (in addition to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do as follows: 1. Select Power off . v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. v The hard disk drive is low. Sleep (Standby) mode When the computer enters sleep (standby) mode, the following...
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...board. Otherwise, press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. System board. 0192 System Security- Press to ignore the warning message. 2....board. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. Extended RAM error- Related service information 63 Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Table 2. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working...
...board. Otherwise, press Esc to continue. 1. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. System board. 0192 System Security- Press to ignore the warning message. 2....board. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and then save current setting by pressing F10. 2. Extended RAM error- Related service information 63 Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. Table 2. Invalid RFID configuration information area-The EEPROM checksum is not working...
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...BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither...Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. 1803 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in the computer. Default configuration used . 1. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. CPU. 2. DIMM. 2. ...
...BIOS Setup Utility. 2. DIMM. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0271 Date and time error-Neither...Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. 1803 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in the computer. Default configuration used . 1. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. CPU. 2. DIMM. 2. ...
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... changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Check the status of device which you want to boot from . Cannot boot from . 2. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. No valid operating system. 1. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Failing bits... 1. Allocation error for device. I/O device IRQ conflict. FRU or action, in sequence 1. System board. 1. Reinstall the operation system. System board. Invalid system configuration data. Backup battery. 3. Error messages Table 3.
... changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Check the status of device which you want to boot from . Cannot boot from . 2. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. No valid operating system. 1. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Failing bits... 1. Allocation error for device. I/O device IRQ conflict. FRU or action, in sequence 1. System board. 1. Reinstall the operation system. System board. Invalid system configuration data. Backup battery. 3. Error messages Table 3.
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... has been solved. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. Replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. PC Cards 4. If no defects). Verify that have no...
... has been solved. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. Replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. PC Cards 4. If no defects). Verify that have no...
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...ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. 72 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking orange (slow): The battery is charged between 0% to the ac power supply. 10 Sleep (standby) Green: The computer is in -use light is on , and the radio ...on when Bluetooth wireless is on , do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode or turn off the computer. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is on . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer ...
...ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. 72 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blinking orange (slow): The battery is charged between 0% to the ac power supply. 10 Sleep (standby) Green: The computer is in -use light is on , and the radio ...on when Bluetooth wireless is on , do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode or turn off the computer. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 5% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is on . This indicator stays lit whenever the computer ...
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...After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have been trained and certified. Verify this by the numbers in the drawing. 7. Before touching...page 79. 3. Do not try to be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Begin by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 83 When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. To put the new FRU in place, reverse...
...After replacing a FRU, do not turn on the computer until you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have been trained and certified. Verify this by the numbers in the drawing. 7. Before touching...page 79. 3. Do not try to be damaged by, electrostatic discharge. Begin by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 83 When replacing a FRU, use in the procedures. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. To put the new FRU in place, reverse...
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... unless this diagnostic shows that a physically damaged battery pack is reporting a possible safety issue. DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for replacing a battery pack: ThinkVantage Toolbox (in Windows 7) and Lenovo System Toolbox (in Windows Vista and Windows XP...) have an automatic battery diagnostic that determines if the battery pack is in the direction shown by ...
... unless this diagnostic shows that a physically damaged battery pack is reporting a possible safety issue. DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for replacing a battery pack: ThinkVantage Toolbox (in Windows 7) and Lenovo System Toolbox (in Windows Vista and Windows XP...) have an automatic battery diagnostic that determines if the battery pack is in the direction shown by ...
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.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or SSD and storage converter 1 Step...
.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or SSD and storage converter 1 Step...