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...;GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items...
...;GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items...
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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. Begin the checks with . The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions...
..., 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. Begin the checks with . The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Check for any obvious unsafe conditions...
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...ground prong of a grounding system 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 ESD protective devices ... or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. v Avoid contact with other people. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Notes: 1. v Wear a...
...ground prong of a grounding system 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 ESD protective devices ... or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. v Avoid contact with other people. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Notes: 1. v Wear a...
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...the battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of nickel. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Use of an incorrect battery can result in... parts listing. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Do not disassemble...
...the battery. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of nickel. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Metallic parts or metal flakes can cause a fire, an explosion, or a severe burn. Use of an incorrect battery can result in... parts listing. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. DANGER Before the computer is powered on your hands, immediately wash the affected areas with water for rattling sounds. Do not disassemble...
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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. Safety information 9 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. 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. Safety information 9 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.
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...The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - After a system board is replaced, ensure that applies to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Go to all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are available...use error message" on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all machine types supported by this manual. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows:...
...The BIOS and device drivers are customer-installable. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 41 - After a system board is replaced, ensure that applies to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Go to all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are available...use error message" on page 40 v "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all machine types supported by this manual. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows:...
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...drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in effect. If more than one error code is listed in the computer you are very sensitive. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try... to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to run a...
...drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in effect. If more than one error code is listed in the computer you are very sensitive. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try... to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to run a...
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... Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to do not replace the FRU. If the error does... do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. v A FRU should service the computer. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. v Be extremely careful ...
... Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to do not replace the FRU. If the error does... do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that have been altered. v A FRU should service the computer. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. Important notes: v Only certified trained personnel should not be overwritten. v Be extremely careful ...
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... Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The following information in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. 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 incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or...
... Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on laptop products The following information in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. 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 incompatible card v Improper disc insertion or...
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... indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. If you test one of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by the supervisor password. Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the...to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by running the diagnostics test included in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to test only ThinkPad products. Note: The diagnostic tests ...
... indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. If you test one of the computer. To test a USB device, connect it by the supervisor password. Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the...to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by running the diagnostics test included in the docking station, even if the computer supports the docking station. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to test only ThinkPad products. Note: The diagnostic tests ...
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...internal optical drive. 6. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the computer. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. The main panel of ... on page 62. 4. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support ...
...internal optical drive. 6. Press cursor keys to select. 46 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the computer. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. The main panel of ... on page 62. 4. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on the model.) Note: PC-Doctor menu does not mean the formal support ...
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... If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. The options on the test menu are incorrect. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook.
... If you have an external monitor attached to Active. 10. The options on the test menu are incorrect. otherwise, it cannot be set to your computer, detach it . 12. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad Notebook.
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...that determine software and usage problems. For additional information about this program, do as either of the computer. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. PC-Doctor for the program. To run this program, see the Help...hardware features 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 Web site. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that works...
...that determine software and usage problems. For additional information about this program, do as either of the computer. v Click Start --> Control Panel --> System and Security --> Lenovo's System Health and Diagnostics. PC-Doctor for the program. To run this program, see the Help...hardware features 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 Web site. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that works...
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...is done, the no sound is attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Remove any physical shock to start the diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Optical drive 1. Diagnostics --> CPU... the test is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. Power...
...is done, the no sound is attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Remove any physical shock to start the diagnostic program. Turn on the computer. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is running. Interactive Tests --> Diskette Optical drive 1. Diagnostics --> CPU... the test is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. Place the computer on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks You can also diagnose the drive without starting up the operating system. Power...
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...battery" on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. If the voltage is used . General checkout 51 v If the... problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 52. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 49. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the one you suspect a power...
...battery" on , check the power cord of the ac adapter cable. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 6. If the voltage is used , replace the docking station or the port replicator. If the voltage is used . General checkout 51 v If the... problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on page 52. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on page 49. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the one you suspect a power...
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... than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. The resistance must be able to the... Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 ...
... than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Then reinstall the battery pack. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. The resistance must be able to the... Power Manager Battery Gauge icon in the icon tray of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. To check your battery, move your cursor to charge. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 52 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 ...
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... battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. General checkout 53 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1120 Backup battery" on page 87). 4. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, ...replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5.
... battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. General checkout 53 Turn the computer upside down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1120 Backup battery" on page 87). 4. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, ...replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5.
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... is on the new drive. In this disc to start the recovery process. Notes: v You must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you must have... recovery discs. The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the computer. Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on ...
... is on the new drive. In this disc to start the recovery process. Notes: v You must use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that you want to keep onto removable media or a network drive before you must have... recovery discs. The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the computer. Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs) This disc restores the preinstalled applications and drivers on ...
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... Startup → Boot. Note: Recovery takes several times and you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen whenever the computer is displayed. Use the arrow keys to restore the default settings. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept.... If you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. If you agree with the terms and conditions, follow the instructions on the computer. When the logo screen is entered. 56 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the method you use ...
... Startup → Boot. Note: Recovery takes several times and you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen whenever the computer is displayed. Use the arrow keys to restore the default settings. If you do not agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept.... If you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. If you agree with the terms and conditions, follow the instructions on the computer. When the logo screen is entered. 56 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the method you use ...
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...battery pack. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from being powered on ... master HDP is booted. Hard-disk password There are two modes for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Related service information 57 The system board must enter the SVP in order...
...battery pack. Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data from being powered on ... master HDP is booted. Hard-disk password There are two modes for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Related service information 57 The system board must enter the SVP in order...