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...Turn on page 29, and check the power sources. If the computer cannot be used to test a device that depend on model-unique functions, refer to initialize the computer setup by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad... you test one of these devices, you will need to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 39. then power on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the computer.... follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following Web...
...Turn on page 29, and check the power sources. If the computer cannot be used to test a device that depend on model-unique functions, refer to initialize the computer setup by using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad... you test one of these devices, you will need to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 39. then power on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the computer.... follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following Web...
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...charged battery pack. 7. If you turn on, check the power cord of the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the AC adapter cable. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, ...the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 29 v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. If the ...
...charged battery pack. 7. If you turn on, check the power cord of the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the AC adapter cable. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, ...the following: v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. General checkout 29 v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. If the ...
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... 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . The resistance must be able to charge. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until... 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 , replace the battery pack. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. under ...
... 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to 30 K . The resistance must be able to charge. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until... 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 , replace the battery pack. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. under ...
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... can be booted. The user must be needed for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the screen to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. Power-on password A power-...Hard-disk password There are two modes for access to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs... has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... can be booted. The user must be needed for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the screen to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. Power-on password A power-...Hard-disk password There are two modes for access to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs... has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Closing the lid. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, ... causes the system to go into hibernation mode automatically in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the timer conditions are using the ACPI operating system and have to restart the system. Pressing the power...
...v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Closing the lid. - v If you are using the APM operating system and have set the mode to Hibernate when battery becomes low, ... causes the system to go into hibernation mode automatically in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the timer conditions are using the ACPI operating system and have to restart the system. Pressing the power...
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...If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following FRUs one at a time (do with a hardware defect, such... have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Turn on page 29.) 1. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Run the diagnostic test for damage...
...If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following FRUs one at a time (do with a hardware defect, such... have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. Turn on page 29.) 1. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a problem recurs. Run the diagnostic test for damage...
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..., and being discharged between 20% to use . Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Green: Bluetooth wireless is ready for status use light is on Green: The computer is charged between 0% to the ac power supply... 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (802.11 standard or 802.11n) is on and ready to 80% of the capacity. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Table 8.
..., and being discharged between 20% to use . Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Green: Bluetooth wireless is ready for status use light is on Green: The computer is charged between 0% to the ac power supply... 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (802.11 standard or 802.11n) is on and ready to 80% of the capacity. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Table 8.
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... when the process is ready to be attached or detached. then the indicator turns off : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is completed; Table 8. Blinking green: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is installed and in the process of being detached. Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators (continued) Indicator 11 Serial Ultrabay...
... when the process is ready to be attached or detached. then the indicator turns off : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is completed; Table 8. Blinking green: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is installed and in the process of being detached. Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators (continued) Indicator 11 Serial Ultrabay...
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... --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn on the computer. 3. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to...
... --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn on the computer. 3. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to...
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Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. This symptom is ... : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the screen for a short time. If the Touch Pad is necessary. Fan 1. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift.... If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is not a hardware problem. This symptom is ... : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the screen for a short time. If the Touch Pad is necessary. Fan 1. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift.... If enabling 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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...the feature specified in 802.11 standard, the following table shows the function of each feature in the Power Manager. Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Notes: 1. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 Table 10. If you want to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you press this combination, a panel for selecting a power ... of wireless features is displayed. To use Fn+F5 to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. Enable or disable the built-in standby mode. If you want to use the Fn+F4 key combination...
...the feature specified in 802.11 standard, the following table shows the function of each feature in the Power Manager. Fn+F5 Fn+F6 Notes: 1. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 Table 10. If you want to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you press this combination, a panel for selecting a power ... of wireless features is displayed. To use Fn+F5 to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. Enable or disable the built-in standby mode. If you want to use the Fn+F4 key combination...
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...ThinkPad computer has been attached to change the Fn+F7 settings. Each user needs to a ThinkPad...to the ThinkPad Essential Port...ThinkPad computer has been attached to the ThinkPad computer. The computer can stop , or remove external devices connected to a ThinkPad Advanced Dock or a ThinkPad... ThinkPad PC from the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator. The on the ThinkPad ...ThinkPad PC from the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or the ThinkPad...56 ThinkPad T500 and ...ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. v Fn+F9 Settings: Configures the settings for a few seconds when you must have the ThinkPad...
...ThinkPad computer has been attached to change the Fn+F7 settings. Each user needs to a ThinkPad...to the ThinkPad Essential Port...ThinkPad computer has been attached to the ThinkPad computer. The computer can stop , or remove external devices connected to a ThinkPad Advanced Dock or a ThinkPad... ThinkPad PC from the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator. The on the ThinkPad ...ThinkPad PC from the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or the ThinkPad...56 ThinkPad T500 and ...ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. v Fn+F9 Settings: Configures the settings for a few seconds when you must have the ThinkPad...
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...coated screws that all screws firmly to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Torque driver If you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v They are... more (Cross-section) v Logic card to the "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189) in the table. In the ThinkPad computer, this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. Use a new one should be used only once. v Ensure torque screw drivers are...
...coated screws that all screws firmly to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Torque driver If you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v They are... more (Cross-section) v Logic card to the "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189) in the table. In the ThinkPad computer, this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. Use a new one should be used only once. v Ensure torque screw drivers are...
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..., reverse the removal procedure and follow any computer unless you have made sure that pertain to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are listed. 4. To put the new FRU...ground point with one hand or by the numbers in removing and replacing a FRU. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn it in the direction as given by , electrostatic discharge. Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and... drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
..., reverse the removal procedure and follow any computer unless you have made sure that pertain to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are listed. 4. To put the new FRU...ground point with one hand or by the numbers in removing and replacing a FRU. DANGER Before removing any FRU, turn it in the direction as given by , electrostatic discharge. Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and... drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest. Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. Table 15.
Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest. Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. Table 15.
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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.
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Table 33. Removal steps of the Express Card slot assembly is attached to the system board firmly. ThinkPad T500 and W500 105 a 2 When installing: Make sure that the connector of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the ExpressCard slot assembly a from the system board.
Table 33. Removal steps of the Express Card slot assembly is attached to the system board firmly. ThinkPad T500 and W500 105 a 2 When installing: Make sure that the connector of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Turn the system board over, and then disconnect the ExpressCard slot assembly a from the system board.