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...: 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 use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 261. Fifth Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. GS...
...: 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 use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 261. Fifth Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. GS...
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... service technicians from injury. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the safety of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for damage (loose, broken...
... service technicians from injury. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the safety of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for damage (loose, broken...
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... your skin to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. v Prevent... (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide a static-free work surface. 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 work mat...
... your skin to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. v Prevent... (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide a static-free work surface. 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 work mat...
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...Do 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 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount ... the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery. Use of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of an incorrect battery can result in ...
...Do 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 DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount ... the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of the battery. Use of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Verify this by local ordinances or regulations. Dispose of an incorrect battery can result in ...
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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 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.
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...the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "How to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.... if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in the following important service information that applies to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Important service information This chapter presents following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise customers to use error...
...the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "How to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.... if they need assistance in obtaining or installing any FRUs listed in the following important service information that applies to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Important service information This chapter presents following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com/ion/ Advise customers to use error...
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... the original FRU before replacing a hard disk drive. Running Automatic Configuration may cause a system malfunction. This will cause all customer data on the computer you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of a system board can be lost. If you ... of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to -FRU Index for the...
... the original FRU before replacing a hard disk drive. Running Automatic Configuration may cause a system malfunction. This will cause all customer data on the computer you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one of a system board can be lost. If you ... of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to -FRU Index for the...
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... Some descriptions might have nothing to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. v Be careful not to your particular computer. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Before replacing any ThinkPad ...model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should...
... Some descriptions might have nothing to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. v Be careful not to your particular computer. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. v Before replacing any ThinkPad ...model that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 52 The descriptions in the computer that the model of a single, unreproducible failure. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should...
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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 the diskette drive ... that have been subjected to the following list: The following information in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that you must include the following are not covered under the warranty by...
...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 the diskette drive ... that have been subjected to the following list: The following information in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that you must include the following are not covered under the warranty by...
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... you cannot change the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. General checkout 45 Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. You can start the utility... PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to false indications of the computer. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of entering the supervisor password; The utility is in...
... you cannot change the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. General checkout 45 Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. You can start the utility... PC-Doctor for DOS is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support PC-Doctor cannot be used to false indications of the computer. however, you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of entering the supervisor password; The utility is in...
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... 7. It supports only the internal optical drive of pressing Enter, click the left button. Turn on the screen. 8. Follow the instructions on the computer. Instead of the ThinkPad Notebook. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance...arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to the computer. 3. If the computer cannot be powered on page 62. 4. Use the cursor keys and ESC to "Power system checkout" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor ...
... 7. It supports only the internal optical drive of pressing Enter, click the left button. Turn on the screen. 8. Follow the instructions on the computer. Instead of the ThinkPad Notebook. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 9. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance...arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to the computer. 3. If the computer cannot be powered on page 62. 4. Use the cursor keys and ESC to "Power system checkout" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor ...
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... v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to your computer, detach it . 12. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. Exit Diag.
... v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Notes: v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to your computer, detach it . 12. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. Exit Diag.
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...to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to the computer. To run this program, do as either of computer problems and solutions for the program. Follow the instructions on the Web site. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids ...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. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. v DOS Shell v ...
...to troubleshoot and resolve problems related to the computer. To run this program, do as either of computer problems and solutions for the program. Follow the instructions on the Web site. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids ...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. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. v DOS Shell v ...
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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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...(SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting...Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is set up the operating system. Keyboard 1. Remove any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Make sure the modem is heard this test again. PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. ...
...(SATA) setting to Compatibility, and run the following table shows the test for each FRU. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting...Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is set up the operating system. Keyboard 1. Remove any physical shock to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. Make sure the modem is heard this test again. PC Card slot ExpressCard slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA 1. ...
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... it . If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. 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. Touch Pad If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue...
... it . If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. 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. Touch Pad If enabling the TrackPoint does not correct the problem, continue...
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... check the AC adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. 5. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. If you are here because the... Maintenance Manual Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the AC adapter may ...
... check the AC adapter, do the following : v Replace the system board. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. 5. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you turn on page 50. If you are here because the... Maintenance Manual Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Turn off the computer. 6. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the AC adapter may ...
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... on , replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take... the icon tray of the Windows® taskbar and wait for a while. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . Perform operational charging. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack...
... on , replace the battery pack. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it return to the Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the computer. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take... the icon tray of the Windows® taskbar and wait for a while. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it . Perform operational charging. Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack...
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Turn the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual ... 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 backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual ... 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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...Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. The length of time depends on the screen for the computer. Select your language and click Next. 3. The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" on page 56 v "Passwords" on page... program is on page 243. If you use the recovery discs for several minutes at least five hours. 1. If you to restart the computer. When all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software when they will be clearly marked as such. 7. Read the license. Insert...
...Recovery Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. The length of time depends on the screen for the computer. Select your language and click Next. 3. The computer will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set" on page 56 v "Passwords" on page... program is on page 243. If you use the recovery discs for several minutes at least five hours. 1. If you to restart the computer. When all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software when they will be clearly marked as such. 7. Read the license. Insert...