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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... 2070 LCD panel and LCD cable 115 2080 Hinges and LCD magnesium frame . . . 118 Locations 119 Front view 119 Rear view 120 Bottom view 120 Parts list 121 Overall 122 LCD FRUs 173 Keyboard 187 iii
... 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... 2070 LCD panel and LCD cable 115 2080 Hinges and LCD magnesium frame . . . 118 Locations 119 Front view 119 Rear view 120 Bottom view 120 Parts list 121 Overall 122 LCD FRUs 173 Keyboard 187 iii
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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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...tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. 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 ... 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products.
...tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. 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 ... 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products.
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...sleeves are servicing the machine. v Place removed covers and other conditions that your back. Make sure that might be trapped in any other parts in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. Attention: Metal objects are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, ...or working in the moving parts of your leg muscles; v Wear safety glasses when you start the machine, make sure that you are fastened or rolled up with your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
...sleeves are servicing the machine. v Place removed covers and other conditions that your back. Make sure that might be trapped in any other parts in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. Attention: Metal objects are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, ...or working in the moving parts of your leg muscles; v Wear safety glasses when you start the machine, make sure that you are fastened or rolled up with your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Use caution; Power supply units - Blowers and fans - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed...
v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Use caution; Power supply units - Blowers and fans - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed...
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... grounded wrist strap against your skin to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - Proper grounding of a grounding system to any frame ... here. 2. Handling devices that the machine, the part, the work surface. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When working on ac-...
... grounded wrist strap against your skin to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Notes: 1. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. Most clothing is desirable but not necessary. - Proper grounding of a grounding system to any frame ... here. 2. Handling devices that the machine, the part, the work surface. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When working on ac-...
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... regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Such devices are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. O uso de controles, ajustes... 1 laser 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 There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
... regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Such devices are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to the requirements of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. O uso de controles, ajustes... 1 laser 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 There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive.
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...Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. The list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "View by description, with applicable machine type model and FRU will be accessed 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...
...Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. The list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Under "View by description, with applicable machine type model and FRU will be accessed 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...
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...failed __ 4. Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it may be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. Before checking problems with...of excessive force or from being dropped v Scratched (cosmetic) 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 Date of service __ 3. Name...
...failed __ 4. Following is covered under the warranty by referring to the following list: The following information in the parts exchange form or parts return form that you attach to it may be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. Before checking problems with...of excessive force or from being dropped v Scratched (cosmetic) 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 Date of service __ 3. Name...
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... following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T500 and W500 : Table 7. v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations" on page 55 v "FRU replacement notices" on page 58 v "Removing and replacing a FRU" on page 62 v "Locations" on page 119 v "Parts list" on page 121 Specifications The... DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) v PCI bus v PCI Express bus v DMI v Intel® Integrated Graphics 4500MHD v AMD M86M 256 MB v AMD M86GL 512 MB © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 47
... following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T500 and W500 : Table 7. v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 50 v "FRU tests" on page 53 v "Fn key combinations" on page 55 v "FRU replacement notices" on page 58 v "Removing and replacing a FRU" on page 62 v "Locations" on page 119 v "Parts list" on page 121 Specifications The... DDR3 SDRAM (PC3-8500) v PCI bus v PCI Express bus v DMI v Intel® Integrated Graphics 4500MHD v AMD M86M 256 MB v AMD M86GL 512 MB © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 47
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... tight connections. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices This section contains notices related to the torque shown in your tool bag. v Ensure torque screw drivers are harder to the "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189) in the table. v Make...
... tight connections. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices This section contains notices related to the torque shown in your tool bag. v Ensure torque screw drivers are harder to the "Torque" column for the P/N, see "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189) in the table. v Make...
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... other small parts are in the drawing. 6. Begin by removing any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn it in the direction as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500...
... other small parts are in the drawing. 6. Begin by removing any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn it in the direction as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500...
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Removal steps of the slot. 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 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position.
Removal steps of the slot. 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 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position.
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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. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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. Removal steps of backup battery 1 2 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad T500 and W500 79 Any other battery could ignite or explode.
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In some modes, you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. For the integrated graphics models: a For the switchable graphics models: a b v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly. Either too much or too less application of the fan assembly When installing: v Before you need to imperfect contact with a component. ThinkPad T500 and W500 89 Installation of grease can cause a thermal problem due to peel the thin film off from the rubber b . Table 28.
In some modes, you attach the fan assembly to the computer, apply thermal grease, at an amount of 0.2 grams, on the part marked a as in the following figure. For the integrated graphics models: a For the switchable graphics models: a b v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly. Either too much or too less application of the fan assembly When installing: v Before you need to imperfect contact with a component. ThinkPad T500 and W500 89 Installation of grease can cause a thermal problem due to peel the thin film off from the rubber b . Table 28.
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... R. two asterisks (**) means that the part is a Self-service CRU; Optional-service CRUs These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer that are held by no more than two screws. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of the service parts. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 v FRUs marked with ...hard disk drive. v A RoHS compliant FRU is visible. v "Overall" on page 122 v "LCD FRUs" on page 173 v "Keyboard" on page 187 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189 v "AC adapters" on page 191 v "Power cords" on page 192 v "Recovery discs" on page 193 v "Common service tools" on product ...
... R. two asterisks (**) means that the part is a Self-service CRU; Optional-service CRUs These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer that are held by no more than two screws. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of the service parts. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 v FRUs marked with ...hard disk drive. v A RoHS compliant FRU is visible. v "Overall" on page 122 v "LCD FRUs" on page 173 v "Keyboard" on page 187 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189 v "AC adapters" on page 191 v "Power cords" on page 192 v "Recovery discs" on page 193 v "Common service tools" on product ...
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... No. FRU a - d See "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189. 1 LCD unit (see "LCD FRUs" on page 173.) 2 Keyboard bezel assembly 3 SIM card slot 4 Speaker assembly 4 Speaker assembly 5 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 6 ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III v 2055-CTO v 2056-CTO v 2081-CTO v 2082-CTO v 2083-CTO v 2087-CTO v 2088...-CTO v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO v 4062-CTO v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO FRU no. RoHS CRU ID ID 45N5499 R N 42X3919 R N 42W3803 R N 39T7492 R N 43Y6463 R ** 42T0979 R ** ThinkPad T500 and W500 123 Table 42.
... No. FRU a - d See "Miscellaneous parts" on page 189. 1 LCD unit (see "LCD FRUs" on page 173.) 2 Keyboard bezel assembly 3 SIM card slot 4 Speaker assembly 4 Speaker assembly 5 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 6 ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III v 2055-CTO v 2056-CTO v 2081-CTO v 2082-CTO v 2083-CTO v 2087-CTO v 2088...-CTO v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO v 4062-CTO v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO FRU no. RoHS CRU ID ID 45N5499 R N 42X3919 R N 42W3803 R N 39T7492 R N 43Y6463 R ** 42T0979 R ** ThinkPad T500 and W500 123 Table 42.
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..., 49x v 4062-CTO, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 35x, 36x, 3Gx, 3Hx, 3Rx, 3Sx v 4063-CTO, 33x v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO RoHS CRU ID ID R ** 124 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list-Overall (continued) No.
..., 49x v 4062-CTO, 24x, 25x, 26x, 27x, 35x, 36x, 3Gx, 3Hx, 3Rx, 3Sx v 4063-CTO, 33x v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO RoHS CRU ID ID R ** 124 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list-Overall (continued) No.
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Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 6 Intel WiFi Link 5300 43Y6459 v 2055-CTO,2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, 2Vx, 2Xx, 48x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Cx, 4Dx, ... v 2243-CTO v 2246-CTO v 2247-CTO v 2261-CTO v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO v 4062-CTO v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO 42T0965 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** R ** ThinkPad T500 and W500 125 Table 42.
Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. 6 Intel WiFi Link 5300 43Y6459 v 2055-CTO,2Lx, 2Mx, 2Nx, 2Px, 2Vx, 2Xx, 48x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Cx, 4Dx, ... v 2243-CTO v 2246-CTO v 2247-CTO v 2261-CTO v 4058-CTO v 4061-CTO v 4062-CTO v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO 42T0965 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** R ** ThinkPad T500 and W500 125 Table 42.
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Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU 7 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard, 2GB (half size) v 2055-CTO, 2Ex, 2Nx, 2Px, 3Ax, 48x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Ex, 4Fx, 4Gx, 4Hx, ...-CTO v 4061-CTO, 42x, 46x, 4Ax, 4Bx v 4062-CTO, 3Qx v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO FRU no. 42T0991 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** 42T0995 R ** 126 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 42.
Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU 7 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard, 2GB (half size) v 2055-CTO, 2Ex, 2Nx, 2Px, 3Ax, 48x, 49x, 4Ax, 4Ex, 4Fx, 4Gx, 4Hx, ...-CTO v 4061-CTO, 42x, 46x, 4Ax, 4Bx v 4062-CTO, 3Qx v 4063-CTO v 4064-CTO v 4065-CTO FRU no. 42T0991 RoHS CRU ID ID R ** 42T0995 R ** 126 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 42.