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...45 Diagnostics 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 Checking the...card (MDC-3.0) . . . . . 94 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX 96 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 98 1100 Backup battery 100 1110 SIM card slot 101 1120 Keyboard bezel 102 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN . . 104 1140 ...
...45 Diagnostics 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 Checking the...card (MDC-3.0) . . . . . 94 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX 96 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 98 1100 Backup battery 100 1110 SIM card slot 101 1120 Keyboard bezel 102 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN . . 104 1140 ...
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... . Locations 141 Front view 141 Rear view 142 Bottom view 142 Parts list 143 Overall 144 LCD FRUs 219 Keyboard 237 Miscellaneous parts 239 AC adapters 241 Power cords 242 Recovery discs 243 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 243 Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs... . . Common service tools . 245 247 . 248 . 250 . 251 . 253 . 254 . 255 . 256 . 258 . 259 Notices 261 Trademarks 262 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows Vista Business (64 bit) DVDs . . . Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs . . . ...
... . Locations 141 Front view 141 Rear view 142 Bottom view 142 Parts list 143 Overall 144 LCD FRUs 219 Keyboard 237 Miscellaneous parts 239 AC adapters 241 Power cords 242 Recovery discs 243 Windows XP Professional (32 bit) DVDs . . . 243 Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs... . . Common service tools . 245 247 . 248 . 250 . 251 . 253 . 254 . 255 . 256 . 258 . 259 Notices 261 Trademarks 262 iv ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows Vista Business (64 bit) DVDs . . . Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs . . . ...
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... service or modification. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application...stress 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 diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. v If the spindle of some common items that are ...
... service or modification. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application...stress 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 diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed __ 4. v If the spindle of some common items that are ...
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...You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Diagnostics .... Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Then, run...
...You can also diagnose the hard disk drive without starting up correctly. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Diagnostics .... Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Then, run...
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...the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 6. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is used... battery pack. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 53 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is acceptable, do the ...
...the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on the computer. 5. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Turn off the computer. 6. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is used... battery pack. 3. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 53 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is acceptable, do the ...
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... computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on...
... computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on...
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... reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- 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. 0252 Password checksum bad-The ... card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card...
... reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- 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. 0252 Password checksum bad-The ... card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is dead. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Reset the password by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Replace the backup battery. 3. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card...
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...with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 143 Other Self-service CRUs depending on page 259...used for all of these types of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. An N in the CRU ID column. ThinkPad Notebooks contain the following lists of the service parts. Once...Overall" on page 144 v "LCD FRUs" on page 219 v "Keyboard" on page 237 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 239 v "AC adapters" on page 241 v "Power cords" on page 242 v "Recovery discs" on page 243 v "Common service tools" on product design ...
...with specific models listed and described as options. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 143 Other Self-service CRUs depending on page 259...used for all of these types of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. An N in the CRU ID column. ThinkPad Notebooks contain the following lists of the service parts. Once...Overall" on page 144 v "LCD FRUs" on page 219 v "Keyboard" on page 237 v "Miscellaneous parts" on page 239 v "AC adapters" on page 241 v "Power cords" on page 242 v "Recovery discs" on page 243 v "Common service tools" on product design ...
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Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU 26 Keyboard (see "AC adapters" on page 237.) 27 TrackPoint stick caps - Thermal grease - AC adapter (see "Keyboard" on page 241.) FRU no. 91P9642 91P8835 91P6915 CRU ID * N * 218 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Telephone cable, RoHS - Table 40.
Parts list-Overall (continued) No. FRU 26 Keyboard (see "AC adapters" on page 237.) 27 TrackPoint stick caps - Thermal grease - AC adapter (see "Keyboard" on page 241.) FRU no. 91P9642 91P8835 91P6915 CRU ID * N * 218 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Telephone cable, RoHS - Table 40.
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... xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) 2-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) P/N 42T5282 42T4419 42T4423 92P1114 42T4427 42T4431 42T4435 42T4439 Table 48. Parts list-3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N 3-pin (65W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM,... xxT, xxV) 42T5283 OP 3-pin (65W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, ...
... xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) 2-pin (90 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxY, xxU) P/N 42T5282 42T4419 42T4423 92P1114 42T4427 42T4431 42T4435 42T4439 Table 48. Parts list-3-pin AC adapters FRU P/N 3-pin (65W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM,... xxT, xxV) 42T5283 OP 3-pin (65W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxA, xxB, xxC, xxG, xxH, xxK, xxM, xxT, ...
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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...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 ...
... . . 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...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 ...
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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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... 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 laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be responsible for warranty: During the ... 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 Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer...
... 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 laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be responsible for warranty: During the ... 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 Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer...
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... page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output...
... page 47. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. Measure the output...
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Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. See the following : 1. General checkout 31 v If the backup battery discharges quickly ...
Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. See the following : 1. General checkout 31 v If the backup battery discharges quickly ...
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... 2. in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Reset the password 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- Run ...BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. 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. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0270...
... 2. in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Charge the backup battery for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. Reset the password 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- Run ...BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. 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. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0270...
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... (BDC-2.1) Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-3.0, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim 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® 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) ThinkPad T500 and W500...
... (BDC-2.1) Modem Touch pad ThinkLight® v ThinkPad Modem (MDC-3.0, 56 kbps HDA) v UltraNav® Yes Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah v Ultrabay Slim 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® 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) ThinkPad T500 and W500...
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Table 9. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is heard this test. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Replace the ...F1 to start the diagnostic program. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a.
Table 9. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is heard this test. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Replace the ...F1 to start the diagnostic program. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a.
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..." 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 design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard, and a palm rest with OP are available as options. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of...country or region designator is identified by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in U. v A RoHS compliant FRU is specified. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 v FRU with specific models listed and described as 3Dx (where 3D is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for...
..." 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 design may include a memory, a wireless card, a keyboard, and a palm rest with OP are available as options. ThinkPad computers contain the following lists of...country or region designator is identified by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in U. v A RoHS compliant FRU is specified. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 v FRU with specific models listed and described as 3Dx (where 3D is an example of a unique configuration) should be used for...
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Parts list-Overall (continued) No. Telephone cable, RoHS - AC adapter (see "AC adapters" on page 191.) FRU no. 91P6915 RoHS CRU ID ID R * 172 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 42. FRU -
Parts list-Overall (continued) No. Telephone cable, RoHS - AC adapter (see "AC adapters" on page 191.) FRU no. 91P6915 RoHS CRU ID ID R * 172 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 42. FRU -