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...incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Improper handling of a system ...The setup configuration on the hard disk to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are very sensitive. Whatever causes the first error code may have both a...
...incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Improper handling of a system ...The setup configuration on the hard disk to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual How to use error message Use the error codes displayed on a system board are very sensitive. Whatever causes the first error code may have both a...
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...The MTM portion of the machine label is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. These sources are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. GAVs are not found on the eSupport site.) v The HMM will be ...identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key commodities for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY Select Warranty lookup. Using PEW v PEW is provided to the customer to place orders...
...The MTM portion of the machine label is a unique configuration that has been negotiated between IBM or Lenovo and the customer. These sources are hard disk drives, system boards, microprocessors, Liquid Crystal Displays (LCDs), and memory. GAVs are not found on the eSupport site.) v The HMM will be ...identifying FRU part numbers and FRU descriptions for the key commodities for CTO, CMV and GAV products at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=LOOK-WARNTY Select Warranty lookup. Using PEW v PEW is provided to the customer to place orders...
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... hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be displayed. Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under SYSTEM DETAILS. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the...Key Commodities (Examples - v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 42 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete 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 be accessed at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be displayed. Type in the machine type and model (Example: 1829-CTO) under SYSTEM DETAILS. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the...Key Commodities (Examples - v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 42 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete 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...
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... the installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive v Diskette drive damage caused by the customer. Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of unauthorized service or modification. Procedure index and page...) 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. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... the installation of an incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive v Diskette drive damage caused by the customer. Date on the display, and beep symptoms __ 6. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date of unauthorized service or modification. Procedure index and page...) 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. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... attached to Active. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. v To test Digital Signature ...Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN...
... attached to Active. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. To cancel the test, press Esc. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. v To test Digital Signature ...Run Normal Test v Run Quick Test v CPU/Coprocessor v Systemboard v Video Adapter v Serial Ports v Parallel Ports v Fixed Disks v Diskette Drives v Other Devices v ThinkPad Devices v Communication v Wireless LAN v Advanced Memory Tests v Keyboard v Video v Internal Speaker v Mouse v Diskette v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN...
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... Tools --> System Health and Diagnostics. PC-Doctor for Windows In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, PC-Doctor for Windows enables you to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center 48 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the categories listed below to view symptoms of...
... Tools --> System Health and Diagnostics. PC-Doctor for Windows In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, PC-Doctor for Windows enables you to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center 48 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the categories listed below to view symptoms of...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Then, run this test. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. Press enter. 5. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup ... Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. If the docking station or the port replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is set up the operating system. ...
... the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Then, run this test. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. Press enter. 5. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup ... Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. If the docking station or the port replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the computer while the test is set up the operating system. ...
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If it is displayed. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it ...
If it is displayed. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it ...
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...computer. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no Product Recovery program is displayed prompting you . Note: Not all of time depends on the new drive. In this case, you do the following information: v .... If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. If you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. If there is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 When all recovery disc sets come with the terms, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. 4. Remove ...
...computer. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no Product Recovery program is displayed prompting you . Note: Not all of time depends on the new drive. In this case, you do the following information: v .... If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. If you agree with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. If there is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 When all recovery disc sets come with the terms, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next. 4. Remove ...
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... on the method you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The length of a failure, no product recovery program is displayed. When the logo screen is displayed or if you can use the recovery discs. b. Select the CD/DVD drive as updates to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc... hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on the computer. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... on the method you can recover the new drive with a Supplemental Recovery Disc. The length of a failure, no product recovery program is displayed. When the logo screen is displayed or if you can use the recovery discs. b. Select the CD/DVD drive as updates to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc... hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of time depends on the computer. Select your language and click Next. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...experience periods when no action is turned on page 58. This is entered. After you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If you . When all of these ... restore the original startup sequence. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is displayed. If you might want to begin the operating system recovery process. 7. For how to remove the POP, see "How to complete the...
...experience periods when no action is turned on page 58. This is entered. After you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP). If you . When all of these ... restore the original startup sequence. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is displayed. If you might want to begin the operating system recovery process. 7. For how to remove the POP, see "How to complete the...
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... the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set . Select Password. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no SVP has been set: 1. After the POST ends, the password prompt does .... 5. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to ...Turn on the screen; If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in order to get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration.
... the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set . Select Password. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no SVP has been set: 1. After the POST ends, the password prompt does .... 5. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to ...Turn on the screen; If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in order to get access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration.
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...: 1. Select Master HDP. 7. Press F10. 9. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Select Password. ...ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the computer. 2. If Using Passphrase item is displayed...
...: 1. Select Master HDP. 7. Press F10. 9. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Select Password. ...ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is available on the computer. 2. If Using Passphrase item is displayed...
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... any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off display (keep current power plan) (in addition to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do any key. Screen blank mode If the time set... ThinkVantage Productivity Center. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Open the LCD cover.
... any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that the battery power is powered off display (keep current power plan) (in addition to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do any key. Screen blank mode If the time set... ThinkVantage Productivity Center. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. 60 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Open the LCD cover.
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...displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not correct. System board. 0176 System Security-The system has been tampered with. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad...a device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Then defaults.-The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is displayed for that device. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 1. Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following ...current setting by pressing F10. 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
...displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the symptom is not correct. System board. 0176 System Security-The system has been tampered with. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility, and save the current setting by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad...a device not supported by pressing F10. 2. Then defaults.-The checksum of the supervisor password in the EEPROM is displayed for that device. Enter BIOS Setup and load Setup defaults. 1. Symptom-to-FRU index This section contains following ...current setting by pressing F10. 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...deemed as we cannot guarantee that are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be replaced. v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. v One pixel consists of dots that any replacement LCD will not provide replacement if the ... concerns. v LCD backlight not working. v Wrong color displayed. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. The presence of a small number of R, G, B sub-pixels. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v LCD screen unreadable. LCD assembly. 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: v This policy applies to all...
...deemed as we cannot guarantee that are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be replaced. v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. v One pixel consists of dots that any replacement LCD will not provide replacement if the ... concerns. v LCD backlight not working. v Wrong color displayed. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. The presence of a small number of R, G, B sub-pixels. v LCD brightness cannot be adjusted. v LCD screen unreadable. LCD assembly. 68 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Notes: v This policy applies to all...
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... to use the Fn+F4 key combination, you must have logged on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 75 To use the combination to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without... pressing a function key. If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. ...
... to use the Fn+F4 key combination, you must have logged on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 75 To use the combination to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without... pressing a function key. If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. ...
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... is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer ...displayed: v Eject ThinkPad PC from the port replicator. Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. v Eject ThinkPad...display output location v Computer display only (LCD) v Computer display and external monitor (same image) v Computer display and external monitor (extended desktop) v External monitor only Note: To switch between the computer display...the Fn+F7 combination is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer has been attached to...settings. v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. This function does...
... is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer ...displayed: v Eject ThinkPad PC from the port replicator. Open the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility screen. v Eject ThinkPad...display output location v Computer display only (LCD) v Computer display and external monitor (same image) v Computer display and external monitor (extended desktop) v External monitor only Note: To switch between the computer display...the Fn+F7 combination is displayed only if the ThinkPad computer has been attached to...settings. v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. This function does...
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...with Windows Media Player. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+F10 Reserved. Note: This function is shown on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on or off. The on or off status of the ThinkLight is supported only on the screen for ...button, Fn+right arrow key for the Next Track button, and Fn+left arrow key for less than four seconds. Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter. Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. Fn+F12 Fn+PgUp Put the computer into hibernation mode. Turn the ThinkLight®...
...with Windows Media Player. Fn key combinations (continued) Key combination Description Fn+F10 Reserved. Note: This function is shown on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on or off. The on or off status of the ThinkLight is supported only on the screen for ...button, Fn+right arrow key for the Next Track button, and Fn+left arrow key for less than four seconds. Fn+Home The computer display becomes brighter. Fn+ScrLk Enable or disable the numeric keypad. Fn+F12 Fn+PgUp Put the computer into hibernation mode. Turn the ThinkLight®...
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... LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later and restart the computer. 2. Add S/N data from EEPROM. See example below: MTM on rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS Product ID on the label attached to your computer at production and stored in your system board. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 ... 1. Follow the instructions on the system board was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. the serial number of the system unit is displayed; Note: The serial number of the system unit is shown for the Product ID field. Set System Identification. 3. Retaining serial numbers ...
... LENOVO ThinkPad Hardware Maintenance Diskette Version 1.76 or later and restart the computer. 2. Add S/N data from EEPROM. See example below: MTM on rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS Product ID on the label attached to your computer at production and stored in your system board. 80 ThinkPad T500 and W500 ... 1. Follow the instructions on the system board was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. the serial number of the system unit is displayed; Note: The serial number of the system unit is shown for the Product ID field. Set System Identification. 3. Retaining serial numbers ...