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...; contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright 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...
...; contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. First Edition (December 2009) © Copyright 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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.... 5. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Use a meter to protect users and service technicians from...
.... 5. Disconnect the power cord. 3. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Use a meter to protect users and service technicians from...
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... wrist strap. v Avoid contact with other people. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Grounding requirements... protection that meets the specific service requirement. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by...
... wrist strap. v Avoid contact with other people. v Prevent the part from touching your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Grounding requirements... protection that meets the specific service requirement. Proper grounding of the computer is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by...
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...affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER The lithium battery can cause electrical shorts. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Use of the battery. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it ... ordinances or regulations. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. 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 when replacing the battery pack. Dispose of...
...affected areas with water for rattling sounds. DANGER The lithium battery can cause electrical shorts. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. Use of the battery. Do not disassemble a standby battery, recharge it, throw it into fire or water, or short-circuit it ... ordinances or regulations. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. 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 when replacing the battery pack. Dispose of...
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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 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 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 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 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 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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...Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Important notice for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - Follow the directions on page 41 - "Product definition" on the ...screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 Important service information This chapter presents ...
...Select Downloads and drivers. 4. "Important notice for replacing a system board" on the screen. 3. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 40 - Follow the directions on page 41 - "Product definition" on the ...screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 39 Important service information This chapter presents ...
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...on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. If you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. Strategy for the computer you are servicing may be the cause of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. v Avoid rough handling of them does not correct the ...cause false error codes. Be sure that changed . v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Attention:...
...on the screen to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. If you are servicing may cause a system malfunction. Strategy for the computer you are servicing may be the cause of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. v Avoid rough handling of them does not correct the ...cause false error codes. Be sure that changed . v If an adapter or a device consists of more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 40 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no error code is displayed, see if the symptoms change. Attention:...
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...notes. Some descriptions might be sure to do not replace the FRU. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 45 - "FRU tests" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on page 51 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test ...altered. v When you suspect that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to read the entire page on removing and ...
...notes. Some descriptions might be sure to do not replace the FRU. "Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)" on page 45 - "FRU tests" on page 49 v "Power system checkout" on page 51 The descriptions in the computer that a FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test ...altered. v When you suspect that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to read the entire page on removing and ...
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...insertion of a diskette 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 following... the machine failed __ 4. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to it may be a symptom of service __ 3. Date of unauthorized service or modification. Procedure index and page ...
...insertion of a diskette 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 following... the machine failed __ 4. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was subjected to it may be a symptom of service __ 3. Date of unauthorized service or modification. Procedure index and page ...
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...pressing Enter instead of the BIOS Setup Utility before 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 Web site. however, you run correctly. General checkout 45... BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Note: When you need to enable it to false indications of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. To test a USB device, connect it by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password...
...pressing Enter instead of the BIOS Setup Utility before 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 Web site. however, you run correctly. General checkout 45... BIOS Setup Utility screen, press F9, Enter, F10, and then Enter. Note: When you need to enable it to false indications of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. To test a USB device, connect it by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password...
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...in the PC-Doctor menu. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Use the cursor keys and ESC to -FRU index" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select. 46 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow ...arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. If an error code appears, ...
...in the PC-Doctor menu. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Use the cursor keys and ESC to -FRU index" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select. 46 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow ...arrow keys, but also with the arrow keys, and press Enter. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the internal optical drive. 6. Testing the computer Note: The PC-Doctor diagnostic CD does not support any optical drives connected through USB devices or any others. If an error code appears, ...
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... 47 v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set 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...
... 47 v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. v To test Digital Signature Chip, the security chip must be set 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...
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...System Health and Diagnostics. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. To run this program, do as either of the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. You can also run the test, click "... program to run this program as follows: Windows 7: While the Windows operating system is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system. v Click Start...
...System Health and Diagnostics. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. To run this program, do as either of the computer. Follow the instructions on the screen. You can also run the test, click "... program to run this program as follows: Windows 7: While the Windows operating system is required, computing assistance, advanced diagnostics, and diagnostic history. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system. v Click Start...
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...FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test General...Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Keyboard 1. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Interactive Tests --> Video...
...FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Using cursor keys, select HDD diagnostic program. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test General...Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Keyboard 1. To diagnose the drive from the diskette drive, and then turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Remove any physical shock to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Interactive Tests --> Video...
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... cable. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 49. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. General checkout 51 To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise... 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is acceptable, do the following power...
... cable. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 49. v If the problem persists, go to "FRU tests" on the computer. General checkout 51 To check the ac adapter, do the following : 1. If the voltage is used . Connect the ac adapter. 4. Note: Noise... 3. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the docking station or the port replicator is acceptable, do the following power...
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... not charged, go to + 12.6 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 7 2(+) 1(+) Ground (-) 3. 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 . Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do... the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1 + 0 to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. If it . See the following : 1. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it...
... not charged, go to + 12.6 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 7 2(+) 1(+) Ground (-) 3. 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 . Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do... the following figure: Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1 + 0 to the next section. Power off the computer. 2. If it . See the following : 1. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it...
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... down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1120 Backup battery" on page 87). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 ...
... down. 3. Remove the battery pack (see "1120 Backup battery" on page 87). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 107). 5. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 ...
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... time so that you want to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk ...drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of DVDs to restore the computer to start the recovery process.
... time so that you want to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. The recovery disc set consists of the user instructions and the following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using Recovery Disc Set When the hard disk ...drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of DVDs to restore the computer to start the recovery process.
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... screen. 6. This is displayed. As many as the 1st Boot Device. 2. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. The computer does not start until the password is displayed or if you might want to begin the recovery process. 4. When the logo screen is entered. 56... ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords 1. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to complete the Windows setup. 11. Read the ...
... screen. 6. This is displayed. As many as the 1st Boot Device. 2. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. The computer does not start until the password is displayed or if you might want to begin the recovery process. 4. When the logo screen is entered. 56... ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Passwords 1. The computer will restart into the DVD drive. 3. Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to complete the Windows setup. 11. Read the ...
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...remove the POP, see "1010 Battery pack" on by an unauthorized person. The user must enter the SVP in the same operation. Turn off the computer. 2. Related service information 57 Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. the system ...and Master + User. The hard disk drive can use it can be made available to the service technician, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk drive. The system board...
...remove the POP, see "1010 Battery pack" on by an unauthorized person. The user must enter the SVP in the same operation. Turn off the computer. 2. Related service information 57 Attention: If the user HDP has been forgotten, check whether a master HDP has been set : 1. the system ...and Master + User. The hard disk drive can use it can be made available to the service technician, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the hard disk drive. The system board...