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Important service information . . . . .17
General checkout . . . . . . . . . .23
Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
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About this manual
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Safety information
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General safety
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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
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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
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Testing the computer
The options on the test menu are as follows:
General checkout 27
4. Run the applicable function test.
Wireless LAN
Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in menus.Press ENTER to select.
PC-Doctor for Windows
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
Power system checkout
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Undetermined problems
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v Intel Turbo Memory 2-GB Minicard
Specifications
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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
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R
Green: The computer is connected to the ac power supply. 10 Standby status
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FRU tests
The following table shows the test for each FRU.
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Fn key combinations
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FRU replacement notices
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(Cross-section)
Screw notices
90degrees more
Retaining serial numbers
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Restoring the serial number of the system unit
Retaining the UUID
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Reading or writing the ECA information
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Removing and replacing a FRU
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1010 Battery pack
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1 2
1020 Serial Ultrabay Slim device
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For access, remove this FRU:
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converter
When installing: Make sure that the HDD connector or SSD connector is attached firmly.
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HDD and HDD rubber rails:
1040 Palm rest or palm rest with fingerprint reader
For access, remove this FRU in order:
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
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When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly.
1110 SIM card slot
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1120 Keyboard bezel
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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
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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
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The speaker cables are secured with tapes ( a ).
Table 26. Removal steps of speaker assembly (continued)
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1150 Fan assembly
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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
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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)
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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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1190 Structure frame
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Table 32. Removal steps of structure frame (continued)
Remove the AC power jack cable a .
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Table 32. Removal steps of structure frame (continued)
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1200 System board and ExpressCard slot assembly
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d
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Table 33. Removal steps of system board and ExpressCard slot assembly
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2010 LCD front bezel (LCD cover kit)
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Table 34. Removal steps of LCD front bezel (continued)
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2020 LCD rear cover (LCD cover kit)
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2030 Inverter card
For access, remove these FRUs in order: v 1010 Battery pack on page 63
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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
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2060 Antenna assembly
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Table 39. Removal steps of antenna assembly (continued)
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2070 LCD panel and LCD cable
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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 (15.4-inch widescreen)
When installing: Make sure that the LCD cable is attached firmly.
2080 Hinges and LCD magnesium frame
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Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2.5 6.5 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2)
(4.0 kgfcm)
Locations Front view
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Rear view
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Bottom view
Parts list
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Overall
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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43Y6459 R **
43Y6461 R **
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T1501 R **
39T2899 R **
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T1471 R **
42T1309 R **
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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92P1139 R *
42T4504 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T4511 R *
92P1141 R *
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T2545 R *
42T2513 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T2517 R *
42T2513 R *
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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43Y9767 R N
13N5108 R *
43Y9749 R N Taiwan v 2055-CTO, xxV
43Y9750 R N Taiwan v 2056-CTO, xxV
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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43Y9774 R N
43Y9751 R N Taiwan v 2083-CTO, xxV
43Y9752 R N Taiwan v 2087-CTO, xxV
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43Y9783 R N
43Y9758 R N Taiwan v 2246-CTO, xxV
43Y9759 R N Taiwan v 2247-CTO
43Y9755 R N Taiwan v 2261-CTO, xxV
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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40Y8403 R **
43Y9764 R N Taiwan v 4064-CTO, xxV
43Y9765 R N Taiwan v 4065-CTO, xxV
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42W8129 R N
40Y8404 R **
42W7978 R N
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42W8106 R N
42W8130 R N
42W7980 R N
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42W7984 R N
24W8133 R N
42W8134 R N
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42X4992 R N
42W3436 R N
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Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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44C0662 R **
44C0664 R **
26 Keyboard (see Keyboard on page 159.)
Table 42. Parts listOverall (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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LCD FRUs
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15.4-in. WXGA TFT
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
42T0484 R N
9 Clear plate kit 43Y9739 R N
15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFT
No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T0969 R N
Table 44. Parts list15.4-in. WSXGA+ TFT (continued) No. FRU FRU no. RoHS ID
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42T0488 R N
42T0423 R N
9 Clear plate kit 43Y9739 R N
15.4-in. WUXGA TFT
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Keyboard
Table 47. Parts listKeyboard Language P/N RoHS ID
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42T3234 42T3298 42T3168
Miscellaneous parts
FRU P/N RoHS ID
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43Y9731 R N
43Y9733 R N
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43Y9732 R N
43Y9730 R N
42X4332 R N
AC adapters
FRU P/N RoHS ID
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92P1159
FRU P/N RoHS ID
Power cords
164
Recovery discs
Windows XP Professional DVDs
166
Windows Vista Home Basic (32 bit) DVDs
168
Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) DVDs
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Language P/N RoHS ID
Windows Vista Business (32 bit) DVDs
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Windows Vista Business (64 bit) DVDs
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Language P/N RoHS ID
Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) DVDs
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Common service tools
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Notices
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Trademarks
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