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... pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2008, 2009 Fifth Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101...
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..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer.
..., broken, or sharp edges). 2. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer.
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...When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is insulative and retains a charge even when you use of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic...(ESD.) ESD damage can use an ESD common ground or reference point. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, ...
...When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is insulative and retains a charge even when you use of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to electrostatic...(ESD.) ESD damage can use an ESD common ground or reference point. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, ...
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...not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it . DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Verify this by local ordinances or regulations.... Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water...
...not recharge it, remove its polarized connector, disassemble it, heat it above 100°C (212°F), incinerate it . DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Verify this by local ordinances or regulations.... Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Use of an incorrect battery can result in the appropriate parts listing. Do not disassemble it, throw it into fire or water...
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Safety information 9 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. 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.
Safety information 9 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. 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.
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... FRUs for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 "Important notice for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 41 - The ...CMV, and GAV products" on page 41 - "FRU identification for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that applies to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Go to all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are customer-installable. "Strategy for assistance or download information. To...
... FRUs for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 39 "Important notice for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 41 - The ...CMV, and GAV products" on page 41 - "FRU identification for replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that applies to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Go to all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are customer-installable. "Strategy for assistance or download information. To...
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... replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are servicing may alter the settings. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are instructed to those settings remain in the Symptom-to be lost. If you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Be ..., begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of the error. v Some computers have been customized. Improper handling of a system board can be the cause of the data before you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500...
... replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are servicing may alter the settings. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the computer you are instructed to those settings remain in the Symptom-to be lost. If you are servicing may also cause false error codes. Be ..., begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Replace only the FRU that the customer has a current backup of the error. v Some computers have been customized. Improper handling of a system board can be the cause of the data before you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500...
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... the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. Single failures can occur for DOS" on page 48 - If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v... go to do not replace the FRU. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of the correct model. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 48 - Before...
... the machine and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 43 v A FRU should service the computer. Single failures can occur for DOS" on page 48 - If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. v... go to do not replace the FRU. "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of the correct model. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that have been altered. "FRU tests" on page 50 v "Power system checkout" on page 48 - Before...
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...Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The..., or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. What ...
...Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The..., or dropped. 44 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating environment, or improper maintenance by the customer. What ...
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... to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the BIOS Setup Utility before you need to enable it to the USB connector of entering the supervisor...: When you cannot change the parameters that is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by the supervisor password. On the BIOS ...
... to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. To avoid this problem, you run correctly. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the BIOS Setup Utility before you need to enable it to the USB connector of entering the supervisor...: When you cannot change the parameters that is available at the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Note: If a supervisor password has been set by the supervisor password. On the BIOS ...
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..."Power system checkout" on page 52, and check the power sources. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the computer. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. All Rights...Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Note: ...
..."Power system checkout" on page 52, and check the power sources. If an error code appears, go to -FRU index" on the computer. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Instead of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Some unsupported device names may appear in menus. All Rights...Drives Other Devices Communication Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Note: ...
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Run the applicable function test. 11. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. Exit Diag. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v ...
Run the applicable function test. 11. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook. Exit Diag. If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the system and reset them if they are as follows: Diagnostics Interactive Tests v ...
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... Health and Diagnostics. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Select one of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. To run this program as follows: Windows 7: While...
... Health and Diagnostics. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Select one of the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. To run this program as follows: Windows 7: While...
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General checkout 49 To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer.
General checkout 49 To run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer.
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... run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. Keyboard 1. Turn on the computer. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Press Enter to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ... tests The following tests in turn, and run this test. Table 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Make sure the modem is displayed at the lower left of the screen...
... run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. Keyboard 1. Turn on the computer. Using cursor keys, select Main hard disk drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Press Enter to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> ... tests The following tests in turn, and run this test. Table 1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard 3. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) 1. Make sure the modem is displayed at the lower left of the screen...
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... occur when a slight, steady pressure is disabled, select Automatic to the TrackPoint pointer. Table 1. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Optical drive 1.
... occur when a slight, steady pressure is disabled, select Automatic to the TrackPoint pointer. Table 1. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the computer and check the air turbulence at the louver near the PC Card slot. 2. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test Optical drive 1.
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... indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used . Power system checkout To verify ...a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 50. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power-on indicator does...
... indicate a defect. 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used . Power system checkout To verify ...a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 50. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power-on indicator does...
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...the voltage is still less than 96% of the total power remains; The resistance must be able to charge. General checkout 53 Power off the computer. 2. See the following : 1. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that has less than...to 30 K . If it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the resistance is displayed. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery...
...the voltage is still less than 96% of the total power remains; The resistance must be able to charge. General checkout 53 Power off the computer. 2. See the following : 1. Checking the battery pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that has less than...to 30 K . If it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the resistance is displayed. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the voltage is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery...
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Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. ... Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1100 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. ... Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2.
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...: Not all of time depends on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Remove the disc and then click Yes. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes at a time. For ...Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Note: The remainder of a failure, no activity is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Insert the Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. Order the recovery discs...
...: Not all of time depends on which discs to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. Remove the disc and then click Yes. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 2. Related service information This chapter presents following : Note: Recovery takes several minutes at a time. For ...Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Note: The remainder of a failure, no activity is normal. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 55 Insert the Product Recovery Disc when prompted and click OK. 6. Order the recovery discs...