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... using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 49 FRU tests 50 Power system checkout 52 Checking the AC adapter 52 Checking operational charging 53 Checking the battery pack 53 ...remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 66 Beep symptoms 67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68...
... using PC-Doctor for DOS . . . . 45 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox 48 PC-Doctor for Windows 48 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 49 FRU tests 50 Power system checkout 52 Checking the AC adapter 52 Checking operational charging 53 Checking the battery pack 53 ...remove the hard-disk password . . . . 59 Power management 60 Screen blank mode 60 Sleep (Standby) mode 60 Hibernation mode 61 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 Symptom-to-FRU index 62 Numeric error codes 62 Error messages 66 Beep symptoms 67 No-beep symptoms 67 LCD-related symptoms 68...
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Parts list 141 Overall 142 LCD FRUs 179 Keyboard 190 Miscellaneous parts 192 AC adapters 194 Power cords 195 Recovery discs 196 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 196 Windows Vista Starter Edition (32 bit) recovery DVDs 198 Windows Vista ... (64 bit) DVDs . . 209 Windows Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . . 210 Windows Professional (64 bit) DVDs . . . . 212 Common service tools 213 Notices 215 Trademarks 216 iv ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Parts list 141 Overall 142 LCD FRUs 179 Keyboard 190 Miscellaneous parts 192 AC adapters 194 Power cords 195 Recovery discs 196 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 196 Windows Vista Starter Edition (32 bit) recovery DVDs 198 Windows Vista ... (64 bit) DVDs . . 209 Windows Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . . 210 Windows Professional (64 bit) DVDs . . . . 212 Common service tools 213 Notices 215 Trademarks 216 iv ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The following are not covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Procedure index and page number in which the machine failed __ ...beyond normal use of an optical drive v Diskette drive damage caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Following is covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate damage caused by the ...
...symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The following are not covered under the warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine type, model number, and serial number __ 9. Procedure index and page number in which the machine failed __ ...beyond normal use of an optical drive v Diskette drive damage caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. Following is covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate damage caused by the ...
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Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Place the computer on the computer. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Using cursor keys, select...PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 50 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Note: Do ...
Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Place the computer on the computer. Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) 1. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Using cursor keys, select...PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Press Enter to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 50 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Note: Do ...
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...5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 53. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only... when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is used , replace the docking ...
...5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 53. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer fails only... when the AC adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. If the voltage is used , replace the docking ...
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... Battery pack" on page 99). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the ...the battery pack (see "1090 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
... Battery pack" on page 99). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. v If the ...the battery pack (see "1090 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. See the following : 1. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
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...board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Charge the backup... and date. 3. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date...
...board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Charge the backup... and date. 3. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date...
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... AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as 3Dx (where 3D is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for all models ending in U. v FRU with OP are held by more than two screws. ThinkPad ...product design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard, and a palm rest with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 141 An N in the CRU ID column. two asterisks (**) means that the part is available for all types or models, unless specific ...
... AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as 3Dx (where 3D is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for all models ending in U. v FRU with OP are held by more than two screws. ThinkPad ...product design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard, and a palm rest with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 141 An N in the CRU ID column. two asterisks (**) means that the part is available for all types or models, unless specific ...
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Telephone cable - AC adapter (see "Keyboard" on page 194.) FRU no. 44C0799 CRU ID N 44C0800 N 91P9642 * 91P8835 N 91P6967 * 178 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Thermal grease - Table 31. FRU 21 Thermal device and fan (Integrated graphics) v 2713-all v 2714-all v 2716-all v 2717-all v 2718-all v 2719-CTO v 2720-CTO 21 Thermal device and fan (Discrete graphics) v 2731-all v 2732-all v 2733-all v 2734-all v 2735-all v 2736-CTO v 2737-CTO 22 Keyboard (see "AC adapters" on page 190.) 23 TrackPoint stick caps - Parts list-Overall (continued) No.
Telephone cable - AC adapter (see "Keyboard" on page 194.) FRU no. 44C0799 CRU ID N 44C0800 N 91P9642 * 91P8835 N 91P6967 * 178 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Thermal grease - Table 31. FRU 21 Thermal device and fan (Integrated graphics) v 2713-all v 2714-all v 2716-all v 2717-all v 2718-all v 2719-CTO v 2720-CTO 21 Thermal device and fan (Discrete graphics) v 2731-all v 2732-all v 2733-all v 2734-all v 2735-all v 2736-CTO v 2737-CTO 22 Keyboard (see "AC adapters" on page 190.) 23 TrackPoint stick caps - Parts list-Overall (continued) No.
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... xxS, xxY, xxU) 2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) 2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) Table 38. Parts list-3-pin AC adapters FRU 3-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, ...adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, xxV) 3-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, xxV) FRU no. 42T4427 42T4431 42T4435 42T4439 42T5282 42T4419 42T4423 CRU ID * P/N 45N0068 42T4425 42T4429 42T4433 42T5283 42T4417 42T4421 CRU ID * 194 ThinkPad R500 ...
... xxS, xxY, xxU) 2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) 2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) Table 38. Parts list-3-pin AC adapters FRU 3-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, ...adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, xxV) 3-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, xxV) FRU no. 42T4427 42T4431 42T4435 42T4439 42T5282 42T4419 42T4423 CRU ID * P/N 45N0068 42T4425 42T4429 42T4433 42T5283 42T4417 42T4421 CRU ID * 194 ThinkPad R500 ...
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... setting is only supported on Windows Vista client computers. Power Plan (Scheme) Deployments (continued) Policy settings Multimedia settings when playing video (AC) Multimedia settings when playing video (DC) Adaptive Display (AC) Adaptive Display (DC) Description Specifies whether Windows Media® Player favors power saving or performance when playing video content. Manages how the Windows...
... setting is only supported on Windows Vista client computers. Power Plan (Scheme) Deployments (continued) Policy settings Multimedia settings when playing video (AC) Multimedia settings when playing video (DC) Adaptive Display (AC) Adaptive Display (DC) Description Specifies whether Windows Media® Player favors power saving or performance when playing video content. Manages how the Windows...
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... . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 Related service information 33 Restoring the factory contents by using...to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 R500 (15.4-inch widescreen) . . . . . 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU ...
... . . 26 PC-Doctor for Windows 28 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . . . . 28 Power system checkout 29 Checking the AC adapter 29 Checking operational charging 30 Checking the battery pack 30 Checking the backup battery 31 Related service information 33 Restoring the factory contents by using...to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2008 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 R500 (15.4-inch widescreen) . . . . . 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU ...
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... 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 an incorrect ac adapter on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Date of purchase __ 5. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive... __ 9. Name and phone number of servicer __ 2. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... 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 an incorrect ac adapter on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Date of purchase __ 5. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive... __ 9. Name and phone number of servicer __ 2. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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.... Check that power is acceptable, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. See the following : 1. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the... Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the problem persists, go to "R500 (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. General checkout 29 Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery...
.... Check that power is acceptable, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. See the following : 1. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the... Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the problem persists, go to "R500 (15.4-inch widescreen)" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. General checkout 29 Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery...
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... voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 78). 5. General checkout 31 v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace...
... voltage is correct, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 78). 5. General checkout 31 v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace...
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... Load Setup Defaults in the computer. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. DIMM. 2. System board. 1803 1. Remove the daughter card that...System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. DIMM. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe ...
... Load Setup Defaults in the computer. System board. 02F6 Software NMI failed 1. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. DIMM. 2. System board. 1803 1. Remove the daughter card that...System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. DIMM. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe ...
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...174; v ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-2.1) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.4 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Serial Ultrabay Enhanced 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® Starter (32 bit) 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) R500...
...174; v ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-2.1) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.4 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Serial Ultrabay Enhanced 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® Starter (32 bit) 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) R500...
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...keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. R500 (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap ... Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Press enter. 5. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer...
...keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. R500 (15.4-inch widescreen) 53 Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Then, run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap ... Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Press enter. 5. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer...
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...Each FRU is not a CRU. Optional-service CRUs These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer that are available as options. 118 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Once the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is typically secured by an access panel that the part is...(where U is an example of a country designator) should be used for all of these types of the service parts. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. A single asterisk (*) means that the part is available for...
...Each FRU is not a CRU. Optional-service CRUs These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer that are available as options. 118 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Once the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is typically secured by an access panel that the part is...(where U is an example of a country designator) should be used for all of these types of the service parts. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. A single asterisk (*) means that the part is available for...
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Table 33. Telephone cable - AC adapter (see "AC adapters" on page 167.) FRU no. 91P6967 RoHS CRU ID ID R * 152 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU -
Table 33. Telephone cable - AC adapter (see "AC adapters" on page 167.) FRU no. 91P6967 RoHS CRU ID ID R * 152 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU -