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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 5

...-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 pack 63 1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 22

... no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. Elsewhere, the drive is certified to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31

... computer. v A FRU should service the computer. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 26 - Before you go to the checkout guide, be overwritten. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v When you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of reasons that have been altered. If you are correct by referring to the FRU parts list. "PC-Doctor...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 34

... pressing Enter, click the left button. 1. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 47. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by the supervisor password. To test a USB device, connect it to enable it by running the...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 36

... Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. Select one of the categories listed 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...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42

... Maintenance Manual Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for it to get access to the system user. The system board must enter the SVP in order to get access to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk drive. Hard-disk password There...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47

... the EEPROM is not described there, go to "Intermittent problems" on page 46 The symptom-to-FRU index in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in boldface type. Run BIOS Setup Utility. If replacing a FRU does not solve the problem, put the original part back in sequence." System board. 0176 System Security-The system...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49

...the time and date. 3. Replace the backup battery. 3. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- System board. 0270 Real-time clock error. 1. Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 0252 Password checksum bad-The password is plugged installed. System board. 02F0...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50

... but the reader that the latest HDD firmware is installed. Install DIMM in Slot-0, but the reader that you set up within your HDD is available at http://www.lenovo.com/support 2100 Initialization error on HDD0 (Main hard disk drive) 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. 2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly on...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52

... press Enter. LCD assembly. 3. See "Numeric error codes" on password or a supervisor password is set . A power-on page 39. LCD assembly. 3. No beep, power-on indicator on password prompt appears. The power-on , and LCD blank during POST. 1. DIMM. Type the password and press Enter. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual System board One short beep, pause, three...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 54

...or the port replicator c. Battery pack e. Replace any FRUs. 3. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do the following devices: a. System board b. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 62

..., check the configuration as specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. Table 9. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. This drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . This symptom is necessary. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. TrackPoint or pointing If the TrackPoint...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 92

... wireless WAN Cable routing: When you are servicing is the wireless WAN-ready model, put the cables in the cable holders and secure them with tape as shown in this figure. Table 24. If the computer you install the card, route the antenna cables as shown in this figure. 84 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 107

... put on the new base cover. 3 Wireless LAN LMA label 4 SIM ICCID label 5 Windows license label (COA) 6 Wireless WAN LMA label 7 SIRM label 8 Israel label 9 China modem label 10 Wireless WAN IMEI label or wireless WAN ESN label 11 Wireless WAN MAC address label 12 MAC address label 13 Serial number label For some models, you need to...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 129

... T500 and W500 121 v "Overall" on page 122 v "LCD FRUs" on page 173 v "Keyboard" on page 187 v "Miscellaneous parts" 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 specific models listed...

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