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Important service information . . . . .17
General checkout . . . . . . . . . .23
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206
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About this manual
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Safety information
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General safety
2
Electrical safety
Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.
Safety information 3
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Safety inspection guide
Safety information 5
Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge
6
Grounding requirements
The use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary.
Safety notices: multilingual translations
Safety information 7
Safety notice 2
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Safety notice 3
Safety information 9
Safety notice 4
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Safety information
Safety notice 6
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Safety notice 7
Safety notice 8
Safety information 13
Laser compliance statement
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CAUTION:
Safety information 15
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Important service information
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Strategy for replacing FRUs
Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive
18
Important notice for replacing a system board
How to use error message
Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GA V Product definition
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO)
Important service information 19
Custom Model Variant (CMV)
General Announce Variant (GAV)
Using eSupport
20
Using the HMM
Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs
Important service information 21
Current or original part
Replacement FRU Current or original part
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General checkout
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What to do first
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Checkout guide
General checkout 25
Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS
26
Testing the computer
The options on the test menu are as follows:
General checkout 27
Wireless LAN
Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in menus.Press ENTER to select.
InteractiveTests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help
PC-Doctor for Windows
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
Power system checkout
General checkout 29
2
Checking the AC adapter
1
Checking operational charging
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1(+)2(+)3456(-) 7(-)
Checking the battery pack
Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1 + 0 to + 12.6 7 Ground (-)
Checking the backup battery
General checkout 31
Black (-)
Wire Voltage (V dc) Red +2.5 to +3.2 Black Ground
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Related service information
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Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs
Passwords
34
Power-on password
Hard-disk password
Supervisor password
How to remove the power-on password
Related service information 35
How to remove the hard-disk password
36
Power management
Related service information 37
Screen blank mode
Standby mode
Hibernation mode
38
Symptom-to-FRU index
Related service information 39
Numeric error codes
System board. 0176 System SecurityThe system has been tampered with.
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Error messages
Related service information 43
Device Error. 1. The device you want to boot from.
Beep symptoms
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System board (security chip) Five short beeps and a blank screen. System board
No-beep symptoms
LCD-related symptoms
Related service information 45
5 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, QXGA
5 13 13
LCD assembly .
Intermittent problems
46
Undetermined problems
ThinkPad T500 and W500
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Specifications
The following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad T500 and W500 :
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 49
Status indicators
The system status indicators show the status of the computer, as follows:
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Table 8. Status indicators Indicator Meaning 1 Wireless status
ThinkPad T500 and W500 51
R
Green: The computer is connected to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status
52
FRU tests
The following table shows the test for each FRU.
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Fn key combinations
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ThinkPad T500 and W500 57
FRU replacement notices
58
(Cross-section)
Screw notices
90degrees more
Retaining serial numbers
ThinkPad T500 and W500 59
Restoring the serial number of the system unit
Retaining the UUID
60
Reading or writing the ECA information
ThinkPad T500 and W500 61
Removing and replacing a FRU
62
1010 Battery pack
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1 2
1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device
64
For access, remove this FRU:
ThinkPad T500 and W500 65
converter
When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is attached firmly.
66
HDD and HDD rubber rails:
1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader
For access, remove this FRU in order:
ThinkPad T500 and W500 67
nylon-coated (4)
Step Icon Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1
68
When installing: When you attach the palm rest, do as follows:
Table 15. Installation of the palm rest (continued)
3. Push the front side of the palm rest until it clicks into place.
ThinkPad T500 and W500 69
1050 DIMM
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v 1010 Battery pack on page 63
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a1
1060 Keyboard
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v 1010 Battery pack on page 63
ThinkPad T500 and W500 71
nylon-coated (1)
Step Icon Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1
72
When installing: Make sure that the keyboard edges a are under the frame as shown in this figure.
1070 Modem daughter card (MDC-3.0)
ThinkPad T500 and W500 73
Table 18. Removal steps of MDC-3.0 (continued)
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Turn the card over 4, and detach the modem connector 5.
1080 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN
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1090 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter
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1100 Backup battery
ThinkPad T500 and W500 79
When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly.
1110 SIM card slot
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1120 Keyboard bezel
ThinkPad T500 and W500 81
Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel (continued)
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When installing: Make sure that all the claws are attached firmly.
1130 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN
ThinkPad T500 and W500 83
Table 24. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued)
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Cable routing: When you install the card, route the antenna cables as shown in this figure.
1140 Speaker assembly
ThinkPad T500 and W500 85
The speaker cables are secured with tapes ( a ).
Table 26. Removal steps of speaker assembly (continued)
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1150 Fan assembly
ThinkPad T500 and W500 87
Table 27. Removal steps of fan assembly (continued)
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Table 28. Installation of the fan assembly
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For the switchable graphics models:
v Make sure that the fan connector is attached firmly.
Table 28. Installation of the fan assembly (continued)
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1160 CPU
ThinkPad T500 and W500 91
1170 LCD unit
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Table 30. Removal steps of LCD assembly (continued)
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 3 M2.5 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2)
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(4 kgfcm)
Table 30. Removal steps of LCD assembly (continued)
94
1180 Base cover and USB sub card with cable
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Remove the USB sub card with cable as shown in this figure.
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11a
1190 Structure frame
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Table 32. Removal steps of structure frame (continued)
Remove the AC power jack cable a .
ThinkPad T500 and W500 101
Table 32. Removal steps of structure frame (continued)
102
1200 System board and ExpressCard slot assembly
ThinkPad T500 and W500 103
d
104
e
c
Table 33. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly
ThinkPad T500 and W500 105
2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)
106
Table 34. Removal steps of LCD front bezel (continued)
ThinkPad T500 and W500 107
2020 LCD rear cover (LCD cover kit)
108
2030 Inverter card or LED control card
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v 1010 Battery pack on page 63
ThinkPad T500 and W500 109
2040 Integrated camera
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v 1010 Battery pack on page 63
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2050 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1)
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v 1010 Battery pack on page 63
ThinkPad T500 and W500
2060 Antenna assembly
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Table 39. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued)
ThinkPad T500 and W500
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2070 LCD panel and LCD cable
ThinkPad T500 and W500
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3)
(4 kgfcm) 2 M2 2.8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm)
Table 40. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued)
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Table 40. Removal steps of LCD panel and LCD cable (continued)
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ThinkPad T500 and W500
When installing: Make sure that the LCD cable is attached firmly.
2080 Hinges and LCD magnesium frame
118
Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2)
(4.0 kgfcm)
Locations Front view
ThinkPad T500 and W500
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10 6
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Rear view
120
Bottom view
Parts list
ThinkPad T500 and W500 121
Overall
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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43Y6461 R **
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T0965 R **
43Y6459 R **
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T0995 R **
42T0991 R **
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 129
39T2899 R *
42T1575 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T1501 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T1579 R *
42T1309 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T1481 R *
42T1471 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 133
42T1581 R *
42T1517 R *
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 137
42T1439 R *
42T1461 R *
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 143
42T4504 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
144
92P1139 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 145
92P1141 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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92P1133 R *
42T4511 R *
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 149
42T2545 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
150
42T2515 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 151
42T2551 R *
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 153
43Y9776 R N
43Y9750 R N Taiwan v 2056-CTO, xxV
43Y9746 R N Taiwan v 2081-CTO, xxV
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43Y9780 R N
43Y9757 R N Taiwan v 2241-CTO, xxV
43Y9753 R N Taiwan v 2242-CTO, xxV
43Y9754 R N Taiwan v 2243-CTO, xxV
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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43Y9785 R N
43Y9762 R N Taiwan v 4061-CTO, xxV
43Y9761 R N Taiwan v 4062-CTO, xxV
156
43R1989 R **
43R1775 R **
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 157
42W7978 R N
43R1969 R **
44C6192 R **
158
42W8105 R N
42W8129 R N
42W8130 R N
42W7980 R N
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42W8134 R N
42W8131 R N
42W8133 R N
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 167
42W3436 R N
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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44C0664 R **
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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CRU ID Telephone cable, RoHS 91P6915 R * AC adapter (see AC adapters on page 191.)
LCD FRUs
ThinkPad T500 and W500 173
15.4-in. WXGA TFT
No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
174
42T3634 R N
Table 43. Parts list15.4-in. WXGA TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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13R1015 R N
41W1338 R N
Table 43. Parts list15.4-in. WXGA TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42W8082 R N
42W8080 R N
Table 43. Parts list15.4-in. WXGA TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T0969 R N
Table 43. Parts list15.4-in. WXGA TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T0486 R N
Table 43. Parts list15.4-in. WXGA TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T0589 R N
42T0484 R N
Table 43. Parts list15.4-in. WXGA TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
180
42T0587 R N
42T0586 R N
10 Clear plate kit 43Y9739 R N
15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFT
No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 181
42T3634 R N
Table 44. Parts list15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
182
42T0969 R N
Table 44. Parts list15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 183
42T0488 R N
Table 44. Parts list15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
184
42T0423 R N
10 Clear plate kit 43Y9739 R N
15.4-in. WUXGA TFT
Table 45. Parts list15.4-in. WUXGA TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
186
42T0969 R N
44C9614 R N
Keyboard
Table 47. Parts listKeyboard Language P/N RoHS ID
188
42T3234 42T3298 42T3168
Miscellaneous parts
FRU P/N RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 189
43Y9731 R N
45N3853 R N
190
45N5500 R N
43Y9730 R N
AC adapters
FRU P/N RoHS ID
ThinkPad T500 and W500 191
92P1114
FRU P/N RoHS ID
Power cords
192
Recovery discs
Windows XP Professional DVDs
ThinkPad T500 and W500 193
194
Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs
196
Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs
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Language P/N RoHS ID
Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs
198
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Windows Vista Business (64 bit) DVDs
200
Language P/N RoHS ID
Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs
202
Common service tools
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Notices
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Trademarks
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