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...-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU...-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 77 1100 Backup battery 79 1110 SIM card slot 80 1120 Keyboard bezel 81 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 83 1140 Speaker assembly 85 1150 Fan...
...-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU...-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 77 1100 Backup battery 79 1110 SIM card slot 80 1120 Keyboard bezel 81 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 83 1140 Speaker assembly 85 1150 Fan...
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... outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that the machine, the part, the...any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The mat is especially useful...
... outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can use of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide protection that the machine, the part, the...any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. The mat is especially useful...
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...display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This... PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the ...Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive ...
...display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This... PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the ...Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive ...
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... indicate a defect. See the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. If the voltage is used . Note:...board. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. General checkout 29 v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter ...
... indicate a defect. See the following : 1. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. If the voltage is used . Note:...board. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. General checkout 29 v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : 1. Disconnect the ac adapter ...
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... Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. If it . If the voltage is still not charged, go to 100% of the... total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. If it . If the voltage is still not charged, go to 100% of the... total power remains; under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following : v Press the Fn+F12 keys. v The system is docked to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. If you are...
... returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following : v Press the Fn+F12 keys. v The system is docked to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. If you are...
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.... Remove all but one Ethernet devices are found . at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. System board. 01C9 More than one of them . Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 0200...
.... Remove all but one Ethernet devices are found . at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 3. System board. 01C9 More than one of them . Battery pack. 0191 System Security-Invalid Remote Change requested. 1. System board. 0200...
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... tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is operating correctly. (See "Power system...disk drive f. PC Cards 4. Verify that all of causes that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to the docking station or the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external...
... tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Battery pack e. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is operating correctly. (See "Power system...disk drive f. PC Cards 4. Verify that all of causes that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement should be due to the docking station or the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external...
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... Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T500 and W500 49...
... Slim Li Polymer battery (3 cells) (option) AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (64 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad T500 and W500 49...
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is operational. This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged between... is ready for use Green: Data is being read from or written to 80% of the capacity, and being charged. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 80% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is in -use . Table 8. Note: Do not...
ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Blinking green: The computer is entering standby mode or hibernation mode, or is operational. This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in standby mode. 8 Battery status Green: The battery is charged between 80% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged between... is ready for use Green: Data is being read from or written to 80% of the capacity, and being charged. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery is charged between 0% to 80% of the capacity. 9 AC power status Green: The computer is in -use . Table 8. Note: Do not...
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...modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Turn on the computer. 3. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is running. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup..., and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Press enter. 5.
...modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Turn on the computer. 3. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is running. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup..., and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Press enter. 5.
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... arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 58. 3. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Before touching it in the direction as ...procedures. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. Before replacing any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to observe the following general rules: 1. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. ...
... arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 58. 3. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Metallic parts or metal flakes can be removed before the failing FRU. Before touching it in the direction as ...procedures. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. Before replacing any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any computer unless you have to observe the following general rules: 1. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. ...
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Removal steps of the slot. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Removal steps of the slot. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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... the HDD connector or SSD connector is attached firmly. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65 The hard disk drive is in suspend mode. v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information.... 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 .
... the HDD connector or SSD connector is attached firmly. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65 The hard disk drive is in suspend mode. v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information.... 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 .
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Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 67 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. Table 14.
Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 67 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. Table 14.
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1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in ...). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 70 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removal steps of the DIMM into the place. Press the DIMM firmly...
1050 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in ...). 1 b 2 a 1 When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM Note: If only one DIMM is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily. 70 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removal steps of the DIMM into the place. Press the DIMM firmly...
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Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 17. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T500 and W500 71
Removal steps of keyboard 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Lift the keyboard a little in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 Table 17. 1060 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by arrow 2 , and then detach the connector 3 . 2 3 ThinkPad T500 and W500 71
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 73 Removal steps of MDC-3.0 1 1 2 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers in the direction shown by pulling the tab with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 18.
ThinkPad T500 and W500 73 Removal steps of MDC-3.0 1 1 2 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 3 , remove the card by the arrow. 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers in the direction shown by pulling the tab with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 18.
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... access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 75 1080 PCI Express Mini...
... access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers and gently unplug them in step 1 . 2 2 1 Step 2 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 75 1080 PCI Express Mini...
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... Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter Note: Step 1 is only for the models with the Wireless USB adapter. Removal steps of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 For the models with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with the... the jack by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connector with your fingers and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 71 Table 20.
... Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter Note: Step 1 is only for the models with the Wireless USB adapter. Removal steps of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 For the models with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with the... the jack by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connector with your fingers and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 71 Table 20.