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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 ... rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 65 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 67 1050 DIMM 70 1060 Keyboard 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard...
...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 ... rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 65 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 67 1050 DIMM 70 1060 Keyboard 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard...
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... 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 unauthorized service or modification. Procedure index and page number in which the machine failed __ 4. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked...following list: The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... 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 unauthorized service or modification. Procedure index and page number in which the machine failed __ 4. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked...following list: The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Closing the lid. - Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. v If you are using the APM operating system ...If you are using the ACPI operating system and have set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - v If you do not undock ...
...to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Closing the lid. - Wait a few seconds before resuming normal operation. v If you are using the APM operating system ...If you are using the ACPI operating system and have set on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that action. - v If you do not undock ...
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... Ethernet device that you installed; System board. 021x Keyboard error. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one of them . 1. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... Ethernet device that you installed; System board. 021x Keyboard error. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. 0220 Monitor type error-Monitor type does not match the one of them . 1. System board. 0231 System RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in use Green: Data is ready for use light is on , and the radio link is being charged. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on Green: The computer is charged between 80% to...capacity, and being charged. Orange: The battery is in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on the keyboard is connected to 5% of the capacity, and being read from or written to use . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the ...
...when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in use Green: Data is ready for use light is on , and the radio link is being charged. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on Green: The computer is charged between 80% to...capacity, and being charged. Orange: The battery is in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Sudden physical shock could cause drive errors. 7 Power on the keyboard is connected to 5% of the capacity, and being read from or written to use . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the ...
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...sound is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Turn on the computer. 3. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA)...attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the...
...sound is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Turn on the computer. 3. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA)...attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the...
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Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. Installation of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 14. Removal steps of the palm rest 1.
Attach the fingerprint reader connector firmly to the system board. 2. Installation of palm rest (continued) 3 When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as shown in this figure. Attach the palm rest so that the two projections of the palm rest ( a ) firmly fit into the guide holes of the keyboard bezel as follows: Table 15. a a 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 14. Removal steps of the palm rest 1.
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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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Removal steps of keyboard (continued) When installing: Make sure that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. Table 17. a a 72 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Removal steps of keyboard (continued) When installing: Make sure that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure. Table 17. a a 72 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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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 pulling the tab with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 71 Table 18. 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow.
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 pulling the tab with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with your fingers in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 71 Table 18. 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow.
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... 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 Removal steps of the arrow. 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal...
... 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 Removal steps of the arrow. 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal...
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For the models with the Wireless USB adapter. Removal steps of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter For access, remove these FRUs in direction of Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or ... and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 20.
For the models with the Wireless USB adapter. Removal steps of the arrow. 1 ThinkPad T500 and W500 77 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter For access, remove these FRUs in direction of Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or ... and gently unplug it in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 20.
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Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 21. ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 1100 Backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 21. ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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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 fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Note: If the SIM card has been inserted in the slot, remove it before you insert the card back into the slot... (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 22. After you finish the servicing, make sure that you start the servicing.
... access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Note: If the SIM card has been inserted in the slot, remove it before you insert the card back into the slot... (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 22. After you finish the servicing, make sure that you start the servicing.
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1120 Keyboard bezel 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 page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 81
1120 Keyboard bezel 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 page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad T500 and W500 81
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Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver 4 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 5 , detach the claws. Then remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow 6 . 55 6 5 5 6 When installing: Make sure that all the claws are attached firmly. 82 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 In step 2 , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guide.
Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver 4 M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 5 , detach the claws. Then remove the keyboard bezel in the direction shown by arrow 6 . 55 6 5 5 6 When installing: Make sure that all the claws are attached firmly. 82 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued) 3 3 4 2 4 3 3 In step 2 , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guide.
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... unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN..., nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Plug the red cable into the jack labeled MAIN on page 81 Table 24. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83
... unplug them in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the card, and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN..., nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Plug the red cable into the jack labeled MAIN on page 81 Table 24. ThinkPad T500 and W500 83
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Removal steps of the left speaker. 2 4 3 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 85 1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with tapes ( a ). 1 a 1 1 1 a Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 2 , release the antenna cable from the cable guide of speaker assembly The speaker cables are secured with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 Table 26.
Removal steps of the left speaker. 2 4 3 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 85 1140 Speaker assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with tapes ( a ). 1 a 1 1 1 a Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, small-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) In step 2 , release the antenna cable from the cable guide of speaker assembly The speaker cables are secured with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 Table 26.
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... M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Attention: Do not handle the fan roughly. ThinkPad T500 and W500 87 1150 Fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 85 Table 27. Removal steps of the... fan can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with components.
... M2 × 9.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Attention: Do not handle the fan roughly. ThinkPad T500 and W500 87 1150 Fan assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 85 Table 27. Removal steps of the... fan can cause distortion or deformation and imperfect contact with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with components.
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... Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 85 v "1150 Fan assembly" on the CPU socket a , and then rotate the head of rough handling. ThinkPad T500 and W500 91
... Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 67 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 71 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 81 v "1140 Speaker assembly" on page 85 v "1150 Fan assembly" on the CPU socket a , and then rotate the head of rough handling. ThinkPad T500 and W500 91