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...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 replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery... 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 ...
...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 replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery... 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 ...
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...3. See the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Check that power is acceptable, do the... supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If...
...3. See the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. 5. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Check that power is acceptable, do the... supplied when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If...
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... 5 and 7. If the resistance is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to...
... 5 and 7. If the resistance is still less than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual under this condition the battery pack can charge to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it return to...
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... Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Red...
... Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Red...
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...BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. Select Power-On Password. 6. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on password To remove a POP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP ...and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then, in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the battery pack, see "1100 Backup battery" on page ...
...BIOS Setup Utility and go to move down the menu. 4. Select Power-On Password. 6. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on password To remove a POP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP ...and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then, in the Enter Current Password field. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the battery pack, see "1100 Backup battery" on page ...
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... Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The...board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. in the computer. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility....
... Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is set in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The...board. 02F4 EISA CMOS not writable. 1. System board. in the computer. Remove Mini PCI network card. 2. Default configuration used . 1. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility....
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... of causes that have no defects). If any error is detected, do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. System board b. Verify that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Replace any FRUs. 3. Turn on page 29.) 1. Run the diagnostic test for ...correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Rerun the test to do the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. ...
... of causes that have no defects). If any error is detected, do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. System board b. Verify that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Replace any FRUs. 3. Turn on page 29.) 1. Run the diagnostic test for ...correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Rerun the test to do the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. ...
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... Turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Note: Do not apply any diskette from... Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Then, run this case, turn , and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active ...setting to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. FRU tests The following tests in turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2...
... Turn on the computer. 3. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Note: Do not apply any diskette from... Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Then, run this case, turn , and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active ...setting to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. FRU tests The following tests in turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2...
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Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To put the new FRU in the procedures. For information about connecting and...are listed. 4. Verify this by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 119. 8. DANGER Before removing any computer unless you have been trained and certified. ...
Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To put the new FRU in the procedures. For information about connecting and...are listed. 4. Verify this by removing any FRUs that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 119. 8. DANGER Before removing any computer unless you have been trained and certified. ...
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If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 67 Table 14. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU in this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU.
If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. Removal steps of palm rest 1 1 1 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Color Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad T500 and W500 67 Table 14. 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader For access, remove this FRU in this section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU.
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Removal steps of inverter card or LED control card 1 2 3 1 4 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Cable routing: When replacing the inverter card, route the connector cable as in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)" on page 106 Table 36. 2030 Inverter card or LED control card For access, remove these FRUs in this figure: ThinkPad T500 and W500 109
Removal steps of inverter card or LED control card 1 2 3 1 4 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 2.8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Silver Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Cable routing: When replacing the inverter card, route the connector cable as in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)" on page 106 Table 36. 2030 Inverter card or LED control card For access, remove these FRUs in this figure: ThinkPad T500 and W500 109
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2040 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in this figure: 3 110 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of integrated camera 2 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Cable routing: When replacing the inverter card, route the connector cable as in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)" on page 106 Table 37.
2040 Integrated camera For access, remove these FRUs in this figure: 3 110 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of integrated camera 2 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 3.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) Cable routing: When replacing the inverter card, route the connector cable as in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)" on page 106 Table 37.
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...CRU ID column means that the part is an example of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. An N in the CRU ID column. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 v FRU with OP are held by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in the RoHS ID ...column means the part is identified by more than two screws. v A RoHS compliant FRU is not a RoHS compliant FRU. v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is specified. Examples...
...CRU ID column means that the part is an example of CRUs include an AC adapter, a power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. An N in the CRU ID column. ThinkPad T500 and W500 121 v FRU with OP are held by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks (**) in the RoHS ID ...column means the part is identified by more than two screws. v A RoHS compliant FRU is not a RoHS compliant FRU. v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is specified. Examples...