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...Inside, Intel Core and Core Inside, are registered trademarks of at any time without notice. and other countries. registered trademark. Lenovo® recommends Windows Vista® Business. Accessible capacity is under license. [8] System Memory: Maximum memory capacity may differ from... its supported formats; Notebooks with a 32-bit operating system, depending on safe and effective computing. Weight may not provide full feature functionality. ThinkPad R400/R500 notebook Bluetooth Laser Mouse (41U5008) Small, compact, portable, ...
...Inside, Intel Core and Core Inside, are registered trademarks of at any time without notice. and other countries. registered trademark. Lenovo® recommends Windows Vista® Business. Accessible capacity is under license. [8] System Memory: Maximum memory capacity may differ from... its supported formats; Notebooks with a 32-bit operating system, depending on safe and effective computing. Weight may not provide full feature functionality. ThinkPad R400/R500 notebook Bluetooth Laser Mouse (41U5008) Small, compact, portable, ...
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... Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″...GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. 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 with limited and restricted rights to...
... Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″...GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. 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 with limited and restricted rights to...
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... specified in good condition. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Begin the checks with .
... specified in good condition. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Begin the checks with .
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... protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to ...eliminate static on your clothing. 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, the ...
... protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you use of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to ...eliminate static on your clothing. 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, the ...
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...(212°F), incinerate it . Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of an incorrect battery can result ... an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Dispose of the battery. DANGER The lithium battery...
...(212°F), incinerate it . Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Dispose of an incorrect battery can result ... an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery pack as required by local ordinances or regulations. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your eyes or on after washing. 8 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Dispose of the battery. DANGER The lithium battery...
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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. 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. Safety information 9
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. 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. Safety information 9
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Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Important notice for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 40 - Strategy for replacing FRUs Before ... board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for assistance or download information...
Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Important notice for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - The BIOS and device drivers are posted on page 40 - Strategy for replacing FRUs Before ... board before replacing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads. "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for assistance or download information...
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...the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed . Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a hard ... cause false error codes. Running Automatic Configuration may be lost. v Avoid rough handling of more than one error code is listed in the computer you continue. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of the error. How to use error ...
...the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that changed . Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to-FRU Index for replacing a hard ... cause false error codes. Running Automatic Configuration may be lost. v Avoid rough handling of more than one error code is listed in the computer you continue. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of the error. How to use error ...
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... replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v A FRU should service the computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 48 - "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page...problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you replace a FRU, make sure that have been altered. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge...
... replacing any ThinkPad model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. v A FRU should service the computer. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on removing and replacing FRUs. "PC-Doctor for DOS" on page 48 - "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page...problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 44 v "Checkout guide" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that you replace a FRU, make sure that have been altered. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge...
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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 ...Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Date of purchase __ 5. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Date on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating ...
...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 ...Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Date of purchase __ 5. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Date on which the failing FRU was caused by misuse, accident, modification, unsuitable physical or operating ...
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... 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 Web site. Note: When you will need to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in identifying and correcting ...run correctly. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Turn on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. Note: If...
... 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 Web site. Note: When you will need to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in identifying and correcting ...run correctly. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Turn on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to the USB connector of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as possible. 2. Note: If...
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...: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 52, and check the power sources. If an error code ... Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Press cursor keys to the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Turn...
...: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 52, and check the power sources. If an error code ... Wireless LAN Advanced Memory Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. Press cursor keys to the computer. 3. Follow the instructions on the computer. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Turn...
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... LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System General checkout 47 otherwise, it cannot be attached to your computer, detach it . 12. If you have an external monitor attached to the docking station. 10. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad Notebook...
... LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System General checkout 47 otherwise, it cannot be attached to your computer, detach it . 12. If you have an external monitor attached to the docking station. 10. v To test Serial Ports or Parallel Ports, the ThinkPad Notebook...
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...is running, press the ThinkVantage button. 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. v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown...this program, do as either of the categories listed below to the computer. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows...
...is running, press the ThinkVantage button. 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. v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown...this program, do as either of the categories listed below to the computer. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows...
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General checkout 49 v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. 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.
General checkout 49 v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of the computer. 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.
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...at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run this case, turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Optical Drive 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 50 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics -->... CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. Remove any physical shock to the computer while the test is attached to start the diagnostic program. 1. Turn on the computer. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Diagnostics...
...at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to Compatibility, and run this case, turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Other Devices --> Optical Drive 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 50 ThinkPad R500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics -->... CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. Remove any physical shock to the computer while the test is attached to start the diagnostic program. 1. Turn on the computer. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Diagnostics...
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Fan 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. If the Touch pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . Run ...
Fan 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. If the Touch pad is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . Run ...
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... the AC adapter. 4. Check that power is used . If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on the computer. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is acceptable, do the ...following: v Replace the system board. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. To check the AC adapter, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC...
... the AC adapter. 4. Check that power is used . If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on the computer. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is acceptable, do the ...following: v Replace the system board. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. To check the AC adapter, do the following power supply checkouts: v "Checking the AC...
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...moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , replace the system board. To check your battery, move your cursor... If the voltage is displayed. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it . This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it from having a shortened life. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. ...
...moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , replace the system board. To check your battery, move your cursor... If the voltage is displayed. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it . This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it from having a shortened life. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. ...
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Turn the computer upside down. 3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad R500 Hardware ... +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Remove the battery pack (see "1090 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.
Turn the computer upside down. 3. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad R500 Hardware ... +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Remove the battery pack (see "1090 Backup battery" on page 84). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure.