Contents

About this manual

iv

Safety information

1

General safety

2

Electrical safety

3

Safety inspection guide

5

Handling devices that are sensitive to

 

electrostatic discharge

6

Grounding requirements

6

Safety notices: multilingual translations

7

Laser compliance statement

14

Important service information

16

Strategy for replacing FRUs

16

Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive

17

Important notice for replacing a system

 

board

17

Important information about replacing

 

RoHS compliant FRUs

18

General checkout

19

What to do first

20

Power system checkout

21

Checking the AC adapter

21

Checking operational charging

21

Related service information

23

Restoring the factory contents by

 

using OneKey Recovery

23

Restore of factory default

23

Passwords

24

Power-on password

24

Supervisor password

24

Power management

25

Screen blank mode

25

Sleep (standby) mode

25

Lenovo IdeaPad Z500/P500

26

Specifications

26

Status indicators

28

Function key combinations

29

FRU replacement notices

30

Screw notices

30

Removing and replacing an FRU

31

1010 Keyboard

32

1020 Optical drive

34

1030 Base cover

36

1040 Battery pack

39

1050 Hard disk drive

41

1060 PCI Express Mini Card for

 

wireless LAN

43

1070 DIMM

45

1080 Fan assembly and Heat

 

Sink assembly

46

1090 CPU

48

1100 ODD board and LED board

49

1110 Speakers

51

1120

System board

53

1130

Keyboard bezel

55

1140

LCD unit

57

1150

LCD front bezel

59

1160

LCD panel and hinges

60

1170

Integrated camera, LCD cable and

 

antenna assembly

63

Locations

65

Front view and right-side view

65

Bottom and Left-side view

66

Parts list

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67

Overall

68

LCD FRUs

72

Keyboard

75

Miscellaneous parts

80

AC adapters

81

Power cords

82

Notices

85

Trademarks

86

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Lenovo P500, Z500 manual Contents

P500, Z500 specifications

The Lenovo Z500 and P500 laptops are part of Lenovo's well-received lineup, offering a balance of performance and stylish design tailored for a diverse range of users. The Z500 is particularly noted for its sleek appearance and robust multimedia performance, appealing to students and professionals alike, while the P500 is oriented toward power users who need extra functionality and performance.

The Lenovo Z500 features a 15.6-inch display available in both conventional HD and Full HD resolutions, providing vivid colors and sharp image quality. It is equipped with Intel's fourth-generation Core i7 processor, delivering impressive speed for multitasking and demanding applications. The Z500 also incorporates integrated Intel HD graphics, making it a great choice for casual gaming and media consumption. Its design includes a backlit keyboard, enhancing usability in low-light environments, which is especially beneficial for late-night study sessions or presentations.

An integral aspect of the Z500 is its audio capabilities, featuring Dolby Home Theater technology that enriches the acoustic experience, perfect for movies or music. The laptop offers various storage options, including traditional hard drives and hybrid solutions combining SSDs for quicker boot times and faster data access. Coupled with up to 16GB of RAM, users can expect smooth performance even when running several applications concurrently.

On the other hand, the Lenovo P500 is designed for professionals who require powerful computing capabilities. It comes with similar display options but emphasizes performance with a focus on workstation-class graphics, making it suitable for intense graphic design work, video editing, and other resource-intensive tasks. The P500 typically comes with more connectivity options, including multiple USB ports, HDMI output, and an Ethernet jack, facilitating versatile connections to various peripherals and networks.

Security is another focal point in the P500, featuring options for fingerprint readers and additional encryption technologies to protect sensitive information. With its robust build quality and advanced thermal management system, the P500 ensures durability while maintaining optimal performance during demanding workloads.

In conclusion, both the Lenovo Z500 and P500 cater to distinct segments of the market, with the Z500 leaning towards multimedia and everyday tasks, while the P500 is tailored for professional use, ensuring that Lenovo continues to meet the diverse needs of its customers. Each model offers a blend of aesthetics, power, and essential features, making them competitive options in the laptop arena.