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... at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following procedure, you will need to test a device that depend on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual You can...ThinkPad Advanced Dock. The utility is available on the Web site. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. This section is an overview of these devices, you can start the utility by the supervisor password. For details that is entered. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Turn...
... at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following procedure, you will need to test a device that depend on the screen. 26 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual You can...ThinkPad Advanced Dock. The utility is available on the Web site. Diagnostics using Configuration utility for DOS. This section is an overview of these devices, you can start the utility by the supervisor password. For details that is entered. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Turn...
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Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. See the following : v Replace the system board. Connect...
Remove the battery pack. 3. Turn off the computer. 2. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad T500 and W500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. See the following : v Replace the system board. Connect...
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... voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, ... use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 95% of its capacity. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) .... If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
... voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, ... use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that less than 95% of its capacity. If the battery status indicator or icon does not turn on , remove the battery pack and let it at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) .... If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. See the following : 1. General checkout 31 Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery.
...). 4. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 79). 5. See the following : 1. General checkout 31 Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery.
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... it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the... must be entered before an operating system can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no service procedure to the hard disk drive. When ... the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is no master HDP is turned on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP)....
... it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the... must be entered before an operating system can be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If no service procedure to the hard disk drive. When ... the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is no master HDP is turned on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP)....
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... master HDP. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the battery pack, see "1100 Backup battery" on the computer. 2.... has been set and is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then enter the POP. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. Remove the battery pack. If the Using Passphrase item ...
... master HDP. For how to recover data from the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the battery pack, see "1100 Backup battery" on the computer. 2.... has been set and is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. then enter the POP. Turn on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. Remove the battery pack. If the Using Passphrase item ...
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...Fn+F4. It chooses either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do not set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use...that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI operating system, you when the battery is available. v The hard ...
...Fn+F4. It chooses either of the following events, the computer automatically returns from standby mode and resume operation, do not set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press the ThinkVantage® button and use...that the battery power is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off . To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI operating system, you when the battery is available. v The hard ...
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... mode automatically in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing Fn+F4 keys. When the power is turned on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is docked to reenter operation mode. The...is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Pressing the power button. - Note: The computer does not accept any action to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette ...
... mode automatically in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Pressing Fn+F4 keys. When the power is turned on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is docked to reenter operation mode. The...is restored from hibernation mode and resumes operation. Pressing the power button. - Note: The computer does not accept any action to the ThinkPad Advanced Dock or ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock, do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette ...
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...BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is dead. 1. Related service information 41... System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. DIMM. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the...
...BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date. 3. Load Setup Defaults in sequence 0250 System battery error-System battery is plugged in -Turn off and remove the miniPCI network card. 1. DIMM. 2. System board. 1802 Unauthorized network card is dead. 1. Related service information 41... System board. 02F0 CPU ID:xx Failed. 1. DIMM. 2. Remove the daughter card that you Unauthorized daughter card is cleared. in -Turn off and remove the daughter card. 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Replace the...
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... you find the failing FRU. 7. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply... the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-ThinkPad devices b. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic... c. Replace any FRUs. 3. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Turn off the computer. 2. External diskette drive or optical drive...
... you find the failing FRU. 7. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. LCD assembly 46 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply... the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Non-ThinkPad devices b. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic... c. Replace any FRUs. 3. Run the diagnostic test for damage. Turn off the computer. 2. External diskette drive or optical drive...
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.... Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Orange: The battery is connected to 5% of the capacity. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (802.11 standard or 802.11n) is on, ... 5% to 80% of the capacity, and being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is on . Blinking green: The battery is resuming normal operation.
.... Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in the Serial Ultrabay Slim device. Orange: The battery is connected to 5% of the capacity. ThinkPad T500 and W500 51 Status indicators Indicator 1 Wireless status 2 Wireless PAN status R Meaning Green: The wireless feature (802.11 standard or 802.11n) is on, ... 5% to 80% of the capacity, and being transmitted. 4 Num lock Green: The numeric keypad on , do not put the computer into standby mode or turn off the computer. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is on . Blinking green: The battery is resuming normal operation.
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... indicator does not blink while a Serial Ultrabay Slim device is installed and in the process of being detached. then the indicator turns off : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is completed; Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead, a message box pops up when the process is ready to be attached or detached...
... indicator does not blink while a Serial Ultrabay Slim device is installed and in the process of being detached. then the indicator turns off : A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is completed; Turn off . 52 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Instead, a message box pops up when the process is ready to be attached or detached...
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...Then, run this case, turn off the computer. 2. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Interactive Tests...1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Make sure the modem is attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Turn on the computer. 3. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility...
...Then, run this case, turn off the computer. 2. While the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad computer, detach it. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 Interactive Tests...1. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Make sure the modem is attached to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Turn on the computer. 3. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... the test again. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Fan 1. This symptom is necessary. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . If the ... the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the screen for a short time. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. If the ...
... the test again. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse 54 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Fan 1. This symptom is necessary. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to enable it . If the ... the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration as specified in the BIOS Setup Utility. Turn on the screen for a short time. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> Advanced Memory Tests. 2. If the ...
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...key combination, you press this combination, a panel for selecting a power scheme appears. If you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear. 3. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 Fn+F4 Notes: 1. This combination of each feature in 802.11 standard, the following table shows the function of each combination of.... To use the combination to enable the feature specified in the list. If you have logged on with a function key. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. You can quickly change the settings in the Power Manager. To return to use the Fn+F3...
...key combination, you press this combination, a panel for selecting a power scheme appears. If you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear. 3. ThinkPad T500 and W500 55 Fn+F4 Notes: 1. This combination of each feature in 802.11 standard, the following table shows the function of each combination of.... To use the combination to enable the feature specified in the list. If you have logged on with a function key. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. You can quickly change the settings in the Power Manager. To return to use the Fn+F3...
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...This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on or off . Turn the ThinkLight on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). 2. Fn ... button for the following choices are displayed on or off status of the UltraNav pointing device. The computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To return to start Presentation Director, and change the settings. Switch a display output location v External ...
...This function does not work while a DVD movie or a video clip is supported only on the ThinkPad computers that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on or off . Turn the ThinkLight on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). 2. Fn ... button for the following choices are displayed on or off status of the UltraNav pointing device. The computer display becomes dimmer. 56 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To return to start Presentation Director, and change the settings. Switch a display output location v External ...
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... additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are calibrated correctly following when you have a torque driver, refer to...not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that all screws firmly to removing and replacing parts. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Make sure that you use the correct screw. Never use new screws. In the...
... additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the screws are calibrated correctly following when you have a torque driver, refer to...not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that all screws firmly to removing and replacing parts. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Make sure that you use the correct screw. Never use new screws. In the...
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... place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any FRU, turn on the computer until you have to be damaged by the arrow in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To put the new FRU ...in which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Attention: The system board is sensitive to replacement. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. When turning a screw to observe the following general...
... place, reverse the removal procedure and follow any FRU, turn on the computer until you have to be damaged by the arrow in the drawings by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual To put the new FRU ...in which they are listed at the top of damaging parts. 2. Attention: The system board is sensitive to replacement. Any such FRUs are listed. 4. When turning a screw to observe the following general...
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Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Table 15. Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest.
Push the front side of the palm rest (continued) 3. Table 15. Close the LCD cover and turn the computer over. Installation of the palm rest until it clicks into place. 4. ThinkPad T500 and W500 69 Then fasten the four screws to secure the palm rest.
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Removal steps of MDC-3.0 (continued) Turn the card over 4 , and detach the modem connector 5 . 4 5 When installing: Make sure that the modem connector and the connector on the underside of the card are attached firmly. 74 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 18.
Removal steps of MDC-3.0 (continued) Turn the card over 4 , and detach the modem connector 5 . 4 5 When installing: Make sure that the modem connector and the connector on the underside of the card are attached firmly. 74 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 18.