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First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 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 with limited and restricted rights to use...general information under "Notices" on page 201. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered ...
First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 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 with limited and restricted rights to use...general information under "Notices" on page 201. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered ...
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... of this inspection guide. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use a meter to protect users and service technicians from injury. c. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external...
... of this inspection guide. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use a meter to protect users and service technicians from injury. c. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external...
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...electrician. 6 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the part from touching your body. When working on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of a grounding system to ...static on these systems. - Attach the ESD ground clip to provide a static-free work surface. Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to provide protection that the machine, the part, the...
...electrician. 6 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the part from touching your body. When working on ac-operated computers. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of a grounding system to ...static on these systems. - Attach the ESD ground clip to provide a static-free work surface. Use the round ground prong of the computer is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to provide protection that the machine, the part, the...
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...cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Use of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER The battery pack contains...appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into your hands, immediately wash...
...cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Use of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER The battery pack contains...appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Use only the battery in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into your hands, immediately wash...
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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 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. 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.
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...system board" on page 41 - Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Follow the directions on page 41 - "Important notice for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ .... 3. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for assistance or download information...
...system board" on page 41 - Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Follow the directions on page 41 - "Important notice for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Important service information This chapter presents following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ .... 3. The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for assistance or download information...
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... that changed . If more than one FRU, any of the FRUs may be the cause of more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Attention: When handling a system board:...disk drive. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of a system board can be lost. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the screen to replace a FRU but...
... that changed . If more than one FRU, any of the FRUs may be the cause of more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Attention: When handling a system board:...disk drive. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of a system board can be lost. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the screen to replace a FRU but...
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... the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you go to the checkout guide, be sure to do not... single, unreproducible failure. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not to your particular computer. Some descriptions might have...
... the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you go to the checkout guide, be sure to do not... single, unreproducible failure. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 48 - v Replace a FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Be careful not to your particular computer. Some descriptions might have...
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... 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 incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following ...the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might be ...
... 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 incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following ...the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might be ...
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..., and then Enter. If you test one of these devices, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the computer. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as the serial port. Turn on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to the USB connector of the... computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Note: When you will need to re-create the failure by running the...
..., and then Enter. If you test one of these devices, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the computer. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as the serial port. Turn on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to the USB connector of the... computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Note: When you will need to re-create the failure by running the...
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...logo comes up, immediately press F12 to -FRU index" on page 51, and check the power sources. Follow the instructions on the computer. The main panel of the ThinkPad Notebook. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Fixed Disks ... LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Note: You can select...
...logo comes up, immediately press F12 to -FRU index" on page 51, and check the power sources. Follow the instructions on the computer. The main panel of the ThinkPad Notebook. Diagnostics Interactive Tests Run Normal Test Run Quick Test CPU/Coprocessor Systemboard Video Adapter Fixed Disks ... LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Turn off the computer. 2. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Note: You can select...
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... Shell v Tech Support Form General checkout 47 v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Run the applicable function test. 11. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. The options on the test menu are incorrect. v Video...
... Shell v Tech Support Form General checkout 47 v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be sensed. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Run the applicable function test. 11. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. The options on the test menu are incorrect. v Video...
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... about 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. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. To run the PC-Doctor program to test...
... about 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. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. To run the PC-Doctor program to test...
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... 6. Press Enter to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Keyboard 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the drive without starting up...Notebook, detach it. 4. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is attached to the computer while the test is heard this test. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test General checkout 49 Table 1. Interactive Tests --> Video ...
... 6. Press Enter to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Keyboard 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the drive without starting up...Notebook, detach it. 4. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is attached to the computer while the test is heard this test. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test General checkout 49 Table 1. Interactive Tests --> Video ...
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... on page 52 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 52. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does ...from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is used . General checkout 51 v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is...
... on page 52 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 52 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 52. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does ...from the ac adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the ac adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is used . General checkout 51 v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is...
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...double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. If the voltage is still not charged, go to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is displayed. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the battery status indicator or icon does not... turn on , replace the system board. See the following : 1. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it may not be 4 to charge. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is more...
...double-click the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon. If the voltage is still not charged, go to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. If the voltage is displayed. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the battery status indicator or icon does not... turn on , replace the system board. See the following : 1. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it may not be 4 to charge. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is more...
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...). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. General checkout 53 Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to... is not correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
...). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. General checkout 53 Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to... is not correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
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...recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. If you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 Related service information This chapter presents following set of DVDs to restore the computer to the original factory configuration. For information on the new drive. Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc ...-installed software when they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using the recovery disc set, do not have a DVD drive to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at the...
...recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. If you do the following: © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 Related service information This chapter presents following set of DVDs to restore the computer to the original factory configuration. For information on the new drive. Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc ...-installed software when they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using the recovery disc set, do not have a DVD drive to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Order the Recovery Disc Set and the drive at the...
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... Click Yes in the displayed window to restore the default settings. When all of these terms and conditions and then click Next. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. Start the Setup...→ Boot. Press F10 to begin the applications and drivers recovery process. 8. When the logo screen is normal. 10. c. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several times and you might ...
... Click Yes in the displayed window to restore the default settings. When all of these terms and conditions and then click Next. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. Start the Setup...→ Boot. Press F10 to begin the applications and drivers recovery process. 8. When the logo screen is normal. 10. c. The computer does not start until the password is displayed. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc into the Microsoft Windows desktop several times and you might ...
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...1. For how to remove the POP, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 87. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to...BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to recover data from being powered on the computer and wait until the POST ends. For how to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There ...
...1. For how to remove the POP, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 87. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to...BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The system administrator then provides the user HDP to recover data from being powered on the computer and wait until the POST ends. For how to the hard disk even if the user has changed the user HDP Note: There ...