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... 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and... W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58...
... 37 Screen blank mode 37 Standby mode 37 Hibernation mode 38 Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 43 Beep symptoms 44 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 44 LCD-related symptoms 45 Intermittent problems 46 Undetermined problems 46 ThinkPad T500 and... W500 47 Specifications 47 Status indicators 50 FRU tests 53 Fn key combinations 55 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58...
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...videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software.... After a system board is loaded to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 17 Select Downloads and drivers. 4....
...videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in this manual. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software.... After a system board is loaded to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344 for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 17 Select Downloads and drivers. 4....
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... Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling of a system board can be lost. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention... data on the hard disk to -FRU Index for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before doing this task. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by...
... Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling of a system board can be lost. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention... data on the hard disk to -FRU Index for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the screen to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before doing this task. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by...
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The length of a failure, no Product Recovery program is replaced because of time depends on the method you do the following: ...no action is required by you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or ...Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. If you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. The computer will be clearly marked as ...
The length of a failure, no Product Recovery program is replaced because of time depends on the method you do the following: ...no action is required by you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or ...Disc, it when prompted and click Yes. For information on which discs to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. If you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. The computer will be clearly marked as ...
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...remove the power-on password" on the screen to reset the password. Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for a scheduled fee. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the... system can be booted. The password must enter the SVP in order to get access to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . 8. The hard disk drive can use it to get access to recover...
...remove the power-on password" on the screen to reset the password. Passwords As many as three passwords may be replaced for a scheduled fee. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the... system can be booted. The password must enter the SVP in order to get access to Microsoft Windows screen is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on . 8. The hard disk drive can use it to get access to recover...
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...and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user ...has been removed. 5. Turn on the screen; Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . then, in the Enter Current Password field. How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then enter the master HDP...
...and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for a scheduled fee. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security --> Password. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user ...has been removed. 5. Turn on the screen; Type the current SVP in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes . then, in the Enter Current Password field. How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is available on the ThinkPad computer. 3. then enter the master HDP...
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... a pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. v LCD screen unreadable. The LCD should be replaced if the number of TFT LCD technology, but...
... a pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 13 13 QXGA Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. v LCD screen unreadable. The LCD should be replaced if the number of TFT LCD technology, but...
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... 2. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad computer, detach it... Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is set up the operating system. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 In this case, turn off the computer. 2. Insert a PCI-Express... (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Diagnostics --> Systemboard -->...
... 2. If the ThinkPad Advanced Dock, the ThinkPad Advanced Mini Dock or the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is displayed at the lower left of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad computer, detach it... Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is set up the operating system. ThinkPad T500 and W500 53 In this case, turn off the computer. 2. Insert a PCI-Express... (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Diagnostics --> Systemboard -->...
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Select 2. Follow the instructions on the system board was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. ThinkPad T500 and W500 59 The serial number of each other on the rear label, use what is '1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS'. After you must restore the ...menu, select 1. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is designed to remain the same throughout the life of the computer. If you replace the system board, you have the same number. The algorithm that number. Retaining serial numbers This section includes the following descriptions: v "Restoring the ...
Select 2. Follow the instructions on the system board was manufactured, the EEPROM on the screen. ThinkPad T500 and W500 59 The serial number of each other on the rear label, use what is '1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS'. After you must restore the ...menu, select 1. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is designed to remain the same throughout the life of the computer. If you replace the system board, you have the same number. The algorithm that number. Retaining serial numbers This section includes the following descriptions: v "Restoring the ...
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...replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to a machine. From the main menu, select 6. To write box build date, select 4. Set ECA Information. 3. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instruction on the screen. Insert the ThinkPad...Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the instruction. 4. If the system board is assumed be disassembled to it. 1. ThinkPad T500 and W500 61 To read ECA information, select 2. Reading or writing the ECA information Information on Engineering Change Announcements (ECA) ...
...replaced, try to read the ECA information from the old system board and transfer the information to a machine. From the main menu, select 6. To write box build date, select 4. Set ECA Information. 3. Read box build date from EEPROM, and follow the instruction on the screen. Insert the ThinkPad...Write ECA/rework number from EEPROM, and follow the instruction. 4. If the system board is assumed be disassembled to it. 1. ThinkPad T500 and W500 61 To read ECA information, select 2. Reading or writing the ECA information Information on Engineering Change Announcements (ECA) ...