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... Centrino Inside, Celeron and Celeron Inside, Intel Core and Core Inside, are based on the access point to 3GB of Lenovo: Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Access Connections, Rescue and Recovery, System Migration Assistant, ThinkPad, ThinkVantage, TrackPoint, Ultrabay, and UltraNav. Energy Star ...[1] Included Software: may differ from its supported formats; Designed to peripherals. Operating systems not preloaded on safe and effective computing. Lenovo® recommends Windows Vista® Business. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of support...
... Centrino Inside, Celeron and Celeron Inside, Intel Core and Core Inside, are based on the access point to 3GB of Lenovo: Lenovo, the Lenovo logo, Access Connections, Rescue and Recovery, System Migration Assistant, ThinkPad, ThinkVantage, TrackPoint, Ultrabay, and UltraNav. Energy Star ...[1] Included Software: may differ from its supported formats; Designed to peripherals. Operating systems not preloaded on safe and effective computing. Lenovo® recommends Windows Vista® Business. Other company, product and service names may be trademarks or service marks of support...
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... 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2008, 2009 LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are...
... 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2008, 2009 LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are...
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..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. c. 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. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide.
..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. c. 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. Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide.
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...ESD ground clip to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can use an ESD common... or reference point. Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with other people. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. v Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and...
...ESD ground clip to eliminate static on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can use an ESD common... or reference point. Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. v Avoid contact with other people. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. v Use a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work mat, and...
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...a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of ... parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Use of the battery pack as required...
...a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER The battery pack contains small amounts of ... parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Use of the battery pack as required...
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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. Safety information 9 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. 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. Safety information 9 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. 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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...for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 41 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - To download software fixes, ...fixes are customer-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual: v "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - "Important notice for replacing a system...
...for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 41 - Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - To download software fixes, ...fixes are customer-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual: v "Strategy for replacing FRUs" - "Important notice for replacing a system...
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...the problem, reinstall that changed . If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Be extremely ...both a processor board and a system board. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to it. Important notice for the computer you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of any excessive force to -FRU ...
...the problem, reinstall that changed . If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Be extremely ...both a processor board and a system board. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to it. Important notice for the computer you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of any excessive force to -FRU ...
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... the FRU. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. "PC-Doctor for Windows" on page 45 - v Before... operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v A FRU should service the computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. If you go to your particular computer. Before you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to the checkout guide...
... the FRU. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. "PC-Doctor for Windows" on page 45 - v Before... operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v A FRU should service the computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. If you go to your particular computer. Before you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to the checkout guide...
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...of a diskette 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 incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The ... insertion or use . Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer ...
...of a diskette 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 incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The ... insertion or use . Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for warranty: During the warranty period, the customer ...
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...of these devices, you cannot change the parameters that is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To test a USB device, connect it by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has ... responses. 1. however, you will need to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test included in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is in PC-Doctor. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as ...
...of these devices, you cannot change the parameters that is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. To test a USB device, connect it by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has ... responses. 1. however, you will need to re-create the failure by running the diagnostics test included in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS is in PC-Doctor. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as ...
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...only with the arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select. 46 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the... of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Press ENTER to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select...
...only with the arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select. 46 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the... of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Press ENTER to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is attached to the computer. 3. The main panel of pressing Enter, click the left button. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select...
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.... 11. Follow the instructions on the test menu are incorrect. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad Notebook must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down for DOS.
.... 11. Follow the instructions on the test menu are incorrect. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad Notebook must be attached to your computer, detach it cannot be held down for DOS.
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... also run this program, do as either 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. Select one of computer problems and solutions for them, and includes automatic notification when action is available at the...
... also run this program, do as either 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. Select one of computer problems and solutions for them, and includes automatic notification when action is available at the...
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To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. General checkout 49 v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen.
To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. General checkout 49 v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen.
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... Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Optical Drive 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Using cursor keys, ...CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is attached to...
... Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Optical Drive 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Using cursor keys, ...CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is attached to...
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... symptom is necessary. If the Touch pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . 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. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not...
... symptom is necessary. If the Touch pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . 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. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not...
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... is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. If the voltage is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port ...replicator is used . v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 50. If the voltage is used , replace the docking station or the port...
... is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. If the voltage is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 53. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port ...replicator is used . v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 50. If the voltage is used , replace the docking station or the port...
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...Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. Reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the...; To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Perform operational charging. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon.
...Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. Reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the...; To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. The resistance must be able to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Perform operational charging. To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon.
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... Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack (see "1090 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Measure the...
... Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the battery pack (see "1090 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Measure the...