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.... 58 How to 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... the serial number of the system unit 80 Retaining the UUID 80 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 81 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 83 1010 Battery pack 84 1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device 85 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive...
.... 58 How to 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... the serial number of the system unit 80 Retaining the UUID 80 Reading or writing the ECA information . . . 81 Removing and replacing a FRU . . . . 83 1010 Battery pack 84 1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device 85 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive...
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... and listening for at least 15 minutes. Dispose of an incorrect battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. DANGER If the LCD breaks and the fluid from the fluid are present after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are ...cause electrical shorts. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble it, throw it into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Before the ...
... and listening for at least 15 minutes. Dispose of an incorrect battery can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. DANGER If the LCD breaks and the fluid from the fluid are present after FRU replacement, make sure all screws, springs, and other small parts are ...cause electrical shorts. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Do not disassemble it, throw it into your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Before the ...
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Safety information 9 DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card.
Safety information 9 DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials. DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card.
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... the computer. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Press.... 2. Table 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Make sure the modem is running. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: ...
... the computer. Insert a PCI-Express/USB Wrap card into the ExpressCard slot. 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 50 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: Do not apply any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Press.... 2. Table 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Make sure the modem is running. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: ...
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...the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : 1. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 54 Checking the AC adapter You are ...v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board. If the voltage is used . v If the computer does not charge during operation...
...the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the voltage is acceptable, do the following : 1. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 54 Checking the AC adapter You are ...v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : v Replace the system board. If the voltage is used . v If the computer does not charge during operation...
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... still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Then reinstall the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. The resistance must be able...
... still less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Then reinstall the battery pack. To check your battery, move your cursor to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. The resistance must be able...
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... Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter...
... Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Turn the computer upside down. 3. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter...
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... enter the POP. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual How to remove the power-on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset...SVP has been set . The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is ...
... enter the POP. Select Password. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual How to remove the power-on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset...SVP has been set . The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for the HDP: User only and Master + User. For models supporting the Passphrase function, press F1 while the POP icon is ...
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.... DIMM. 3. DIMM. 2. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Run BIOS ...DIMM. 2. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual CPU. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action...
.... DIMM. 3. DIMM. 2. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is plugged in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged installed. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- Run BIOS ...DIMM. 2. System board. 02F7 Fail-safe timer NMI failed 1. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. 64 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual CPU. 2. Load Setup Defaults in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action...
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... at the time of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Rerun the test to verify that no defects). Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. PC Cards 4. LCD assembly Related service information 69 Battery pack e. If any FRUs. 3. Turn off ...not isolate FRUs that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. System board b. Hard disk drive f. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least...
... at the time of the failure is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Rerun the test to verify that no defects). Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. PC Cards 4. LCD assembly Related service information 69 Battery pack e. If any FRUs. 3. Turn off ...not isolate FRUs that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Replace any damaged FRU. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. System board b. Hard disk drive f. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at least...
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..., and other small parts are in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 83 When replacing a FRU, use in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is sensitive ...ground point with one hand or by the numbers in the procedures. Before replacing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that pertain to replace a FRU, turn on page 141. 8. Verify this by , electrostatic ...
..., and other small parts are in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 83 When replacing a FRU, use in place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is sensitive ...ground point with one hand or by the numbers in the procedures. Before replacing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that pertain to replace a FRU, turn on page 141. 8. Verify this by , electrostatic ...
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... lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the parts list for replacing a battery pack: ThinkVantage Toolbox (in Windows 7) and Lenovo System Toolbox (in Windows Vista and Windows XP) have an automatic battery diagnostic that the battery release lever is in the locked position. 84 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Use only the...
... lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the parts list for replacing a battery pack: ThinkVantage Toolbox (in Windows 7) and Lenovo System Toolbox (in Windows Vista and Windows XP) have an automatic battery diagnostic that the battery release lever is in the locked position. 84 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual DANGER Use only the...
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...-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 88 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 12. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader...
...-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 88 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 12. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in this FRU in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader...
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...: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a : lower slot), but not in the slot and does not move easily. Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removing and replacing a FRU...
...: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a : lower slot), but not in the slot and does not move easily. Make sure that it snaps into the socket. Removing and replacing a FRU...
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...-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. Removing and replacing a FRU 101 1110 SIM card slot For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 88 v "1060 Keyboard...
...-coated (1) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure the connector 2 is attached firmly. Removing and replacing a FRU 101 1110 SIM card slot For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 88 v "1060 Keyboard...
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1170 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 88 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 92 v "1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX" on page 96 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 102 v "1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN" on page 104 Table 28. Removal steps of LCD assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 113
1170 LCD unit For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader" on page 88 v "1060 Keyboard" on page 92 v "1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX" on page 96 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on page 102 v "1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN" on page 104 Table 28. Removal steps of LCD assembly 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 113
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1190 Structure frame For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device" on page 85 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid ... 30. Removal steps of structure frame 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 121
1190 Structure frame For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device" on page 85 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid ... 30. Removal steps of structure frame 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 121
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... v "1130 PCI Express Mini Card for the HDD Active Protection System™ e ICH (I/O Controller Hub) a b e c d Removing and replacing a FRU 125 For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device" on page 85 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and... Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX" on page 96 v "1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter" on page 98 v "1100 Backup battery" on page 100 v "1110 SIM card slot" on page 101 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the top side of rough handling. When you service...
... v "1130 PCI Express Mini Card for the HDD Active Protection System™ e ICH (I/O Controller Hub) a b e c d Removing and replacing a FRU 125 For access, remove these FRUs, in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device" on page 85 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and... Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX" on page 96 v "1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter" on page 98 v "1100 Backup battery" on page 100 v "1110 SIM card slot" on page 101 v "1120 Keyboard bezel" on the top side of rough handling. When you service...
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2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 Table 32. Removal steps of LCD front bezel 2 1 2 1 1 1 Step 1 2 Screw cap Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (3) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 127
2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 Table 32. Removal steps of LCD front bezel 2 1 2 1 1 1 Step 1 2 Screw cap Screw (quantity) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (3) M2.5 × 6.5 mm, bind-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) Removing and replacing a FRU 127
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Removal steps of LCD rear cover 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 33 3 3 Removing and replacing a FRU 129 2020 LCD rear cover (LCD cover kit) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)" on page 127 Table 33.
Removal steps of LCD rear cover 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 3 4 33 3 3 Removing and replacing a FRU 129 2020 LCD rear cover (LCD cover kit) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 84 v "2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)" on page 127 Table 33.