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Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 4
...supports, be sure to read the general information under "Notices" on page 205.
Forth Edition (January 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services... computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set ...
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... 1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover, HDD and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive (SSD) and storage converter 65 1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader 67 1050 DIMM 70 1060 Keyboard 71 1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0) . . . . 73 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN . . 75 1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter 77...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 11
... when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back. Attention: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body. - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 13
... was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
If any unsafe conditions are present, you must...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 22
... statement
Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Federal Regulations...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 25
... that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.
After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Enter the product number of the computer or press...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
... for Windows" on page 28 - "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 28 v "Power system checkout" on page 29
The descriptions in this chapter apply to any ThinkPad model that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS diagnostics program. Some descriptions might not apply to your particular computer.
Before you go to the checkout guide, be...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32
... 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 symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 36
...Hard Drive
PC-Doctor for Windows
This product is designed to help you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to your computer. Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
In some models of ThinkPad computer, the...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 37
... ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator
is used, replace the port replicator. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the AC
adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational
charging" on page 30
To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. Unplug the AC adapter cable...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 38
...battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or ...Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows® taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed...the system board.
30 ThinkPad T500 and W500 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...
When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of a failure, no Product Recovery program is on the new drive. In this case, you must use the recovery discs for the computer. Order the recovery discs and the drive at the same time so that you can recover the new drive with the pre-installed software when they...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42
8. When the recovery process is complete, the Welcome to Microsoft Windows screen is displayed. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Windows setup.
Passwords
As many as three passwords may be needed for any ThinkPad computer: the power-on password (POP), the hard-disk password (HDP), and the supervisor password (SVP).
If any of these passwords has been set, a prompt for it ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49
... ac adapter.
2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date.
3. System board.
0271 Date and time error-Neither the date nor the time is set in the computer.
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reset the time and date.
0280 Previous boot incomplete- Default configuration used.
1. Load "Setup Default" in BIOS Setup Utility.
2. DIMM. 3. System board.
02F0 CPU ID...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50
...SETUP
1. Undock docking station or port replicator if it is attached to the ThinkPad computer.
2. Place the ThinkPad computer on a horizontal surface. Do not apply any physical shock to the computer.
3. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test.
2010 Warning: Your internal hard disk drive (HDD) may not function correctly on this system. Ensure that your HDD is supported...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 54
... or disconnect all of the following devices:
a. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Devices attached to the docking station or the port replicator c. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. External diskette drive or optical drive g. DIMM h. Optical disk or diskette in the internal drive i. PC Cards 4. Turn on the computer. 5. Determine whether the problem has been...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 57
...continued)
Feature
Description
Internal modem
v 56.6 Kbps
Audio
v Built-in stereo speakers v Software control volume
Ethernet (on the system board)
v Gigabit Ethernet
PCI Express Mini Card
v ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III
v Intel WiFi Link 5100 v Intel WiFi Link 5300 v Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 v Wireless USB PCI Express Half-Mini Card
ExpressCard slots
v One...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 60
Table 8. Status indicators (continued)
Indicator
11 Serial Ultrabay Slim status
Meaning
Green: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is installed and in use. Blinking green:
A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is in the process of being detached. Turn off: A Serial Ultrabay Slim device is ready to be attached or detached. Note: If you are using Windows 2000, the Serial Ultrabay Slim status indicator does...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 63
... combination, you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer.
2. This combination of keys also functions as a sleep button. If you want to use the combination to put the computer into hibernation mode or shut the computer down, change the settings in the Power Manager.
Enable or disable the built-in wireless networking features and the Bluetooth features...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 64
... ThinkPad computer. v Configure EasyEject Actions: Opens the ThinkPad EasyEject Utility main window. v Fn+F9 Settings: Configures the settings for the Fn+F9 function.
Reserved.
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Put the computer into hibernation mode. To return to normal operation, press the power button for less than four seconds. Note: To use Fn+F12 for hibernation, you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed...