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...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 ... . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 77 1100 Backup battery 79 1110 SIM card slot 80 1120 Keyboard bezel 81 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 83 1140 Speaker assembly 85 1150 Fan...
...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 ... . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 77 1100 Backup battery 79 1110 SIM card slot 80 1120 Keyboard bezel 81 1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN 83 1140 Speaker assembly 85 1150 Fan...
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...disconnected. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Use a meter to the safety of any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is...as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor v Mechanical hazards, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ...
...disconnected. Check the power cord for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Use a meter to the safety of any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is...as a damaged CRT face or a bulging capacitor v Mechanical hazards, such as to measure third-wire ground continuity for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ...
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...Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Grounding requirements... Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-...
...Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual The mat is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Grounding requirements... Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-...
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...below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is..., check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard ...
...below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is..., check the time and date on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can detect the following... v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard ...
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...the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. General checkout 29 Turn off the computer. 6. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. 5. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on page 31 ...servicing. 3. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 2. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter...
...the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. General checkout 29 Turn off the computer. 6. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on the computer. 5. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on page 31 ...servicing. 3. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Turn off the computer. 2. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter...
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... charge indicator still does not turn on . To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than...
... charge indicator still does not turn on . To get detailed information about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than...
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... Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. General checkout 31 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from... it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3.
... Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. General checkout 31 Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from... it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3.
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...Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to enterBIOS Setup Utility. then enter the master HDP. Remove the battery... : 1. Turn off the computer. 2. The POP has been removed. 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to Security --> Password. Select Security, using the cursor directional...
...Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad computer supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS Setup Utility and go to enterBIOS Setup Utility. then enter the master HDP. Remove the battery... : 1. Turn off the computer. 2. The POP has been removed. 5. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to Security --> Password. Select Security, using the cursor directional...
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..., and the user does not do one of Fn+F4. Also, in screen blank mode: v The LCD is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three...blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. If you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI ...
..., and the user does not do one of Fn+F4. Also, in screen blank mode: v The LCD is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three...blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use the ThinkVantage Productivity Center. If you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI ...
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... occurs: v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is docked to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Note: The computer does not accept any operation ..." has been set the mode to restart the system. v If you are using the APM operating system and have to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The system is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. If you will get an error...
... occurs: v The system status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is docked to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Note: The computer does not accept any operation ..." has been set the mode to restart the system. v If you are using the APM operating system and have to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v The system is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device. If you will get an error...
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...of them . Remove one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive. 4. Extended RAM error- Extended RAM fails 2. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System...Press to ignore the warning message. 2. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 0232 1. DIMM. at offset nnnn. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Embedded Security hardware tamper detected...
...of them . Remove one specified in BIOS Setup Utility. 0230 Shadow RAM error-Shadow RAM fails at offset nnnn. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive. 4. Extended RAM error- Extended RAM fails 2. Invalid RFID Serialization Information Area. 0189 System...Press to ignore the warning message. 2. System board. 0200 Hard disk error-The hard disk is not correct. 0190 Critical low-battery error 1. System board. 0232 1. DIMM. at offset nnnn. Remove the Ethernet device that you installed; Embedded Security hardware tamper detected...
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.... 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0270 Real-time clock error...Utility to reset the time and date. 3. DIMM. 2. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged installed. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS...
.... 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is set in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0280 Previous boot incomplete- System board. 0270 Real-time clock error...Utility to reset the time and date. 3. DIMM. 2. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Load "Setup Default" in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged installed. System board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS...
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...of device which you want to boot from. 2. System board. The device you want to boot from . 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. Device Error. 1. Reinstall the operation system. I/O device IRQ conflict. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. Failing bits:... Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Invalid system configuration data. FRU or action, in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to boot...
...of device which you want to boot from. 2. System board. The device you want to boot from . 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. Device Error. 1. Reinstall the operation system. I/O device IRQ conflict. System board. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. Failing bits:... Error messages Symptom or error Device address conflict. Invalid system configuration data. FRU or action, in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Backup battery. 3. Load "Setup Defaults" in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System board. 1. System board. 1. Restore the system configuration to boot...
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Verify that all of the following devices: a. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. DIMM h. Turn on page 29.) 1. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If any error is detected, do with a ...in the internal drive i. External diskette drive or optical drive g. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Devices attached to verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Hard...
Verify that all of the following devices: a. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. DIMM h. Turn on page 29.) 1. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If any error is detected, do with a ...in the internal drive i. External diskette drive or optical drive g. If the problem remains, replace the following : 1. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Devices attached to verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. Hard...
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... 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 49
... 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 49
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...The computer is being read from or written to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is ready for use . ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. To enable or disable the keypad...press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is charged between 0% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged. Orange: The battery is enabled. Table 8. Blinking green: Data is charged between 80% to 80% of the capacity, and being discharged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. ...
...The computer is being read from or written to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status Green: The computer is ready for use . ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 This indicator is on when Bluetooth wireless is on and not in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. To enable or disable the keypad...press the NumLk (ScrLk) key. 5 Caps lock Green: Caps Lock mode is charged between 0% to 100% of the capacity, and being discharged. Orange: The battery is enabled. Table 8. Blinking green: Data is charged between 80% to 80% of the capacity, and being discharged between 5% and 20% of the capacity. ...
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... Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard ...heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. In this test. Turn on the computer. 3. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette ...
... Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard ...heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. In this test. Turn on the computer. 3. To diagnose the hard disk drive from the diskette ...
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...in square callouts. 5. Do not try to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small... directions and drawings for removing the FRU, as given in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure to , and can cause electrical short circuits. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. DANGER ...
...in square callouts. 5. Do not try to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to replace a FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small... directions and drawings for removing the FRU, as given in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Be sure to , and can cause electrical short circuits. An untrained person runs the risk of the page. DANGER ...
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Table 11. ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer.
Table 11. ThinkPad T500 and W500 63 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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 . Removal steps of the slot. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer.
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.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Table 13. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65
.... 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . Table 13. ThinkPad T500 and W500 65