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...in PC-Doctor. Testing the computer To run PC-Doctor. then power on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the computer cannot be used to enable it to "Power system... enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on model-unique functions,...available at following procedure, you need to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: 1. Turn on page 39. For details that depend on the Web site. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS ...
...in PC-Doctor. Testing the computer To run PC-Doctor. then power on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the computer cannot be used to enable it to "Power system... enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on model-unique functions,...available at following procedure, you need to test a device that are disabled, such as follows: 1. Turn on page 39. For details that depend on the Web site. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS ...
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... checkout 29 If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails ...the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is supplied when you turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the ac adapter and ...
... checkout 29 If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 47. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails ...the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is supplied when you turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the ac adapter and ...
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... information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. See the following : 1. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to room temperature. If the voltage is not correct...4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is still less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of...
... information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. See the following : 1. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it return to room temperature. If the voltage is not correct...4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is still less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the icon tray of...
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..., replace the system board. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. General checkout 31 Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc...
..., replace the system board. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Turn the computer upside down. 3. General checkout 31 Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc...
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...start until the password is booted. If it has, it can be made available to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. When the recovery process is complete...Passwords As many as three passwords may be entered before an operating system can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the screen to the system user. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; the system administrator enters both in the BIOS ...
...start until the password is booted. If it has, it can be made available to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. When the recovery process is complete...Passwords As many as three passwords may be entered before an operating system can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the screen to the system user. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; the system administrator enters both in the BIOS ...
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...you have been saved window, press Enter. 8. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then enter the master HDP. Turn on the computer. 2. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. For the ...twice. 7. How to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is appearing...
...you have been saved window, press Enter. 8. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while HDP icon is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then enter the master HDP. Turn on the computer. 2. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. For the ...twice. 7. How to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is appearing...
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... blank mode If the time set on the timer, and the user does not do what occurs in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. This default low-battery behavior is powered off . To cause the computer to what you when the battery is powered off...
... blank mode If the time set on the timer, and the user does not do what occurs in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. This default low-battery behavior is powered off . To cause the computer to what you when the battery is powered off...
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... the resume timer elapses. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do undock it and then try to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and ... hard disk. v If the timer conditions are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... the resume timer elapses. To cause the computer to enter hibernation mode, do undock it and then try to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to resume normal operation, you will get an error message, and ... hard disk. v If the timer conditions are using the APM operating system and have set on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged installed. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Reset the password by connecting.... 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Load Setup Defaults in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1.
... Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged installed. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Reset the password by connecting.... 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. Load Setup Defaults in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. System board. 02F5 DMA test failed. 1.
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...diskette drive or optical drive g. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of the following devices: a. Turn on page 29.) 1. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find... device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Verify that have no defects). Turn off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Replace any FRUs... b. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Non...
...diskette drive or optical drive g. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at the time of the following devices: a. Turn on page 29.) 1. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find... device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Verify that have no defects). Turn off the computer. 2. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Replace any FRUs... b. PC Cards 4. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Non...
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... disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on , and the radio link is being charged. Orange: The battery is charged between..., press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in -use light is on . When this indicator is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in use .
... disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is resuming normal operation. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on , and the radio link is being charged. Orange: The battery is charged between..., press the Caps Lock key. 6 Drive in -use light is on . When this indicator is on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in use .
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... : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is being detached. Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If you are using Windows 2000, the Serial Ultrabay Slim status indicator does not blink while a Serial Ultrabay Slim ...
... : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is being detached. Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: If you are using Windows 2000, the Serial Ultrabay Slim status indicator does not blink while a Serial Ultrabay Slim ...
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... slot. 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Press Enter to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is running. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Note...
... slot. 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Press Enter to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is running. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Note...
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Interactive Tests --> Diskette Optical drive 1. Fan 1. Turn on the screen for a short time. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer ...Drive Test Memory 1. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. TrackPoint or pointing If ... the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Interactive Tests --> Diskette Optical drive 1. Fan 1. Turn on the screen for a short time. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer ...Drive Test Memory 1. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. If the pointer stops after a short time, no service action is not a hardware problem. TrackPoint or pointing If ... the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... on the computer. 2. This combination of Fn with a function key. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F4 Notes: 1. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. To return to use the Fn+F4 key combination, you must have logged on the computer. 2. To use...quickly change the settings in the list. Fn+F2 Lock your computer. Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Notes: 1. Enable or disable the built-in standby mode. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 If you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear. 3. When you want to use Fn+F5 to put the computer into...
... on the computer. 2. This combination of Fn with a function key. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F4 Notes: 1. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. To return to use the Fn+F4 key combination, you must have logged on the computer. 2. To use...quickly change the settings in the list. Fn+F2 Lock your computer. Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Notes: 1. Enable or disable the built-in standby mode. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 If you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear. 3. When you want to use Fn+F5 to put the computer into...
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... can log on or off status of the UltraNav pointing device. Put the computer into hibernation mode. Turn the ThinkLight on to a ThinkPad Advanced Dock or a ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. The computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Multiple users can be detached from Dock: This button is shown...
... can log on or off status of the UltraNav pointing device. Put the computer into hibernation mode. Turn the ThinkLight on to a ThinkPad Advanced Dock or a ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock. The computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Multiple users can be detached from Dock: This button is shown...
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...torque screwdriver if you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all of the logic card: 180 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are tightened firmly. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic...Never use a screw that you removed. Make sure that have one should be used only once. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that all screws firmly to ...
...torque screwdriver if you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all of the logic card: 180 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are tightened firmly. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic...Never use a screw that you removed. Make sure that have one should be used only once. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that all screws firmly to ...
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...the correct screw as given by the arrow in the drawing. 7. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. When turning a screw to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in which they are loose inside the computer. Before...removing the FRU, move it in the direction as shown in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: The system board is sensitive to be damaged by shaking the computer gently and listening for removing the ...
...the correct screw as given by the arrow in the drawing. 7. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. When turning a screw to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in which they are loose inside the computer. Before...removing the FRU, move it in the direction as shown in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: The system board is sensitive to be damaged by shaking the computer gently and listening for removing the ...
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Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Table 15. Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest.
Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Table 15. Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest.
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Removal steps of MDC-3.0 (continued) Turn the card over 4 , and detach the modem connector 5 . 4 5 When installing: Make sure that the modem connector and the connector on the underside of the card are attached firmly. 74 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 18.
Removal steps of MDC-3.0 (continued) Turn the card over 4 , and detach the modem connector 5 . 4 5 When installing: Make sure that the modem connector and the connector on the underside of the card are attached firmly. 74 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 18.
