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... pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2008, 2009 Fifth Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101...
... pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2008, 2009 Fifth Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101...
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... cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety inspection guide...
... cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety inspection guide...
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... ESD damage can use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ... should be verified by equalizing the charge so that meets the specific service requirement. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated...
... ESD damage can use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of the computer is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge ... should be verified by equalizing the charge so that meets the specific service requirement. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. v Avoid contact with other people. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. When working on a double-insulated...
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... Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Dispose of... pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Use of an incorrect battery can result ...
... Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery. Dispose of... pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Use of an incorrect battery can result ...
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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 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 Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
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 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 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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... installing any FRUs listed in this manual: v "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 40 - "Important notice for replacing a hard...
... installing any FRUs listed in this manual: v "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 40 - "Important notice for replacing a hard...
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...a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v If an adapter...Some components mounted on the hard disk to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are very sensitive. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing may be overwritten. If more than one error ...
...a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. v If an adapter...Some components mounted on the hard disk to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are very sensitive. This will cause all customer data on a system board are servicing may be overwritten. If more than one error ...
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...FRU. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 - "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 45 - Some descriptions might be overwritten. v ..., or software errors. Before you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. If you are correct by referring to your particular computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to read the entire...
...FRU. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 49 - "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 45 - Some descriptions might be overwritten. v ..., or software errors. Before you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. If you are correct by referring to your particular computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be sure to read the entire...
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...2. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use... or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to stress beyond normal use of an optical drive v Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on laptop products...
...2. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use... or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to stress beyond normal use of an optical drive v Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on laptop products...
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... Identify the failing symptoms in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. The utility is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the ...instructions on the computer. 2. The use of entering the supervisor password; For some devices are disabled, such as a guide in...
... Identify the failing symptoms in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. The utility is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the ...instructions on the computer. 2. The use of entering the supervisor password; For some devices are disabled, such as a guide in...
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...support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. It supports only the internal optical drive of PC-Doctor appears. 9. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to move in the PC-Doctor menu. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 ...ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The main panel of the ThinkPad Notebook. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button. Turn on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu...
...support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. It supports only the internal optical drive of PC-Doctor appears. 9. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to move in the PC-Doctor menu. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 ...ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The main panel of the ThinkPad Notebook. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Instead of pressing Enter, click the left button. Turn on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu...
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...-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick...
...-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Follow the instructions on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v Run Normal Test v Run Quick...
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.... Follow the instructions on the Web site. Select one of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. You can also run this program, do as either of...program, see the Help for the program. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. PC-Doctor for Windows In some models of computer problems and solutions for Windows enables you to view symptoms of ThinkPad Notebook, PC-Doctor for them, and ...
.... Follow the instructions on the Web site. Select one of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. You can also run this program, do as either of...program, see the Help for the program. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. PC-Doctor for Windows In some models of computer problems and solutions for Windows enables you to view symptoms of ThinkPad Notebook, PC-Doctor for them, and ...
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v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 49
v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. General checkout 49
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...HDD diagnostic program. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Turn on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive or solid state drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (... Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is heard this test. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Table 1. Place the computer on the computer. FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2...
...HDD diagnostic program. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Turn on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive or solid state drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (... Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is heard this test. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Table 1. Place the computer on the computer. FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2...
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... not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse General checkout 51 After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work , check the configuration...
... not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse General checkout 51 After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint does not work , check the configuration...
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... are servicing. 3. If the voltage is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the...adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Turn off the computer. 2. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the AC...
... are servicing. 3. If the voltage is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the...adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Turn off the computer. 2. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one of the AC...
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...click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it at least 3 hours, even if ...voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. General checkout 53 This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. Perform operational charging. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . If the resistance is more than...
...click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it at least 3 hours, even if ...voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. General checkout 53 This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. Perform operational charging. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . If the resistance is more than...
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... 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. See the following : 1. Red...
... 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 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 100). 5. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. See the following : 1. Red...
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... on page 56 v "Passwords" on page 57 v "Power management" on page 60 v "Symptom-to order, see "Recovery discs" on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be clearly marked as such... If you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to restart the computer. Note: Not all of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is required by you might experience periods when no Product Recovery...
... on page 56 v "Passwords" on page 57 v "Power management" on page 60 v "Symptom-to order, see "Recovery discs" on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be clearly marked as such... If you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to restart the computer. Note: Not all of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is required by you might experience periods when no Product Recovery...