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... Symptom-to-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 replacement...
... Symptom-to-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 replacement...
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Miscellaneous parts 189 AC adapters 191 Power cords 192 Recovery discs 193 Common service tools 203 Notices 205 Trademarks 206 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Miscellaneous parts 189 AC adapters 191 Power cords 192 Recovery discs 193 Common service tools 203 Notices 205 Trademarks 206 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common.... v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2246, 2247, and 2261 ThinkPad W500 MT 4058, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064, and 4065 Use this manual along...
... on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common.... v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. ThinkPad T500 MT 2055, 2056, 2081, 2082, 2083, 2087, 2088, 2089, 2241, 2242, 2243, 2246, 2247, and 2261 ThinkPad W500 MT 4058, 4061, 4062, 4063, 4064, and 4065 Use this manual along...
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... 8 centimeters (3 inches) from all personnel, while you can be hazardous to your elbows. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that your feet. 3. v Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of the object equally between your...
... 8 centimeters (3 inches) from all personnel, while you can be hazardous to your elbows. Attention: Metal objects are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that your feet. 3. v Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent overheating of the object equally between your...
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... a plastic dental mirror. such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Pumps - Use caution; Switch off power. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blowers and fans - Power supply units - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed...
... a plastic dental mirror. such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Pumps - Use caution; Switch off power. - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Blowers and fans - Power supply units - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed...
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... exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When working on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. v Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work...
... exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When working on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. v Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work...
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... products. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di...
... products. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di...
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... for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to...
... for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to...
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... select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. v Business Partners using Eclaim will be used to view the list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, ...and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "Filter by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. The list of FRUs, type in the Eclaim record under ...
... select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. v Business Partners using Eclaim will be used to view the list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, ...and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "Filter by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. The list of FRUs, type in the Eclaim record under ...
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...) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Procedure index and page number in which the machine failed __ 4. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the...
...) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Procedure index and page number in which the machine failed __ 4. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the...
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...F10, and then Enter. The utility is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual You can detect errors by pressing Enter instead of the ...computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot...
...F10, and then Enter. The utility is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual You can detect errors by pressing Enter instead of the ...computer, PC-Doctor might not run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot...
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Note: After running 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 following system information: Hardware Info v System Configuration ... to test the hardware features of the categories listed below to 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 product is designed to help you to your computer. To cancel ...
Note: After running 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 following system information: Hardware Info v System Configuration ... to test the hardware features of the categories listed below to 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 product is designed to help you to your computer. To cancel ...
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...-on indicator does not turn on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Connect the ac adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : v Replace the system board. General checkout 29 Remove... page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used .
...-on indicator does not turn on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Connect the ac adapter. 4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : v Replace the system board. General checkout 29 Remove... page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used .
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...® taskbar and wait for a while. Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. 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. Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it...
...® taskbar and wait for a while. Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. 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. Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it...