Lenovo ThinkPad T510- Manuals

About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following ThinkPad ® products. ThinkPad T510 and T510i MT 4313, 4314, 4339, 4349, 4384, 4484, and 4873 ThinkPad W510 MT 4318, 4319, 4387, 4389, 4391, 4875, and 4876 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tes...

iv ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that you need to be familiar with before you servicea ThinkPad Notebook.• “General safety” on page 1 • “Electrical safety” on page 2 • “Safety inspection guide” on page 3 • “Handling devices that are sensitive to electr...

Electrical safety Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents.Many customers have, neartheir eq...

When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is i...

Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations) The laser compliance statements in this section are provided in the following languages:• English• Arabic• Brazilian Portuguese• French• German• Hebrew• Japanese• Korean• Spanish• Traditional Chinese Chapter 1 . Safety information 17

Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that applies to all machine types supported bythis manual:• “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 25 – “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive or solid state drive” on page 26 – “Important notice...

• If an adapter or a device consists of more than one FRU, any of the FRUs may be the cause of the error. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one, to see if the symptoms change.Replace only the FRU that changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the compu...

• The PEW record is the 4-digit MT and 3-digit model, where model = “CTO” (Example: 1829-CTO). • eSupport will show both the CTO and CMV machine type models (Example: 1829-CTO and 1829-W15 will be found on the eSupport site.) • The HMM will have the 4-digit MT and 3-digit CTO model only (Example: 18...

Chapter 3. General checkout This chapter presents following information:• “What to do first” on page 29 • “Checkout guide” on page 30 – “Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 30 – “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox)” on page 33 – “PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery” on page 34...

Following is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms thatmight indicate that the system was subjected to stress beyond normal use. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is covered under the warrantyby referring to the follo...

Note: If a supervisor password has been set by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is entered. You can start the BIOS Setup Utility by pressing Enter instead of entering the supervisorpassword; however, you cannot change the parameters that are protected by the superviso...

Diagnostics Run Normal TestRun Quick TestCPU/CoprocessorSystemboardVideo AdapterFixed DisksDiskette Drives Other Devices Communication Advanced Memory Tests Interactive Tests Hardware Info Utility Quit F1=Help PC-DOCTOR 2.0 Copyright 2008 PC-Doctor, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Use the cursor keys and ...

HardwareInfo • System Configuration• Memory Contents• Physical Disk Drives• Logical Disk Drives• VGA Information• IDE Drive Info• PCI Information• PNPISA Info• SMBIOS Info• VESA LCD Info• Hardware Events Log Utility • Run External Tests• Surface Scan Hard Disk• Benchmark System• DOS Shell• Tech Supp...

PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery ® workspace enables you to run the PC-Doctor program to test the hardware features of the computer. To run the test, click “Run Diagnostics” on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. FRU tests The following ...

Table 1. FRU tests (continued) FRU Applicable test TrackPoint or pointingdevice If the TrackPoint does not work, check the configuration as specified in the BIOS SetupUtility. If the TrackPoint is disabled, select Automatic to enable it. After you use the TrackPoint, the pointer may drift on the scr...

Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground 1 2 3 (20V) Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac adapter may different from the one you are servicing. 3. If the voltage is not correct, replace the ac adapter.4. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following: • Replace the system board. • If the problem ...

Terminal Voltage (V dc) 1 + 0 to + 12.6 7 Ground (-) 1(+) 2(+) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 3. If the voltage is less than +11.0 V dc, the battery pack has been discharged. Note: Recharging will take at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on. If the voltage is still less than +11.0 V dc after rech...

Chapter 4. Related service information This chapter presents following information:• “Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set” on page 39 • “Passwords” on page 40 • “Power management” on page 42 • “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 43 Service Web site: When the latest maintenance diske...

3. Press F10 to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. Follow the instructions on the screen to begin the recovery process. 4. Select your language and click Next . 5. Read the license. If you agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these terms and conditions and then click Next ...

service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to recover data fromthe hard disk drive. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. For how to remove the POP, see “How to remove the hard-disk password” on page 41. Supervisor password A supervisor...

Note: Even if you do not set the low-battery alarm, the charge indicator notifies you when the battery is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. To cause the computer to return from sleep (standby) mode and resume operation, do one of the following:• Press the Fn key....

• “Intermittent problems” on page 50 • “Undetermined problems” on page 51 The symptom-to-FRU index in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The mostlikely cause is listed first, in boldface type. Note: Do the FRU replacement or other actions in the sequence shown in the c...

Table 2. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 201x The solid state drive you have installed has not passedqualification for use in this computer. Using this drive maycause compatibility issues and potential issues with dataintegrity, including data loss. Press ...

Table 3. Error messages (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence Thermal sensing error. System board . Cannot boot from any device. Check the status of device which you want to bootfrom. Device not found. 1. The device you want to boot from.2. System board. Device Error. 1. The device...

No-beep symptoms Table 5. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence No beep, power-on indicator on, LCD blank, and noPOST. 1. Make sure that every connector is connectedtightly and correctly . 2. DIMM.3. System board. No beep, power-on indicator on, and LCD blank duringPOST. 1. Re...

2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRUs. 3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the FRU code. Rerun the test to verify that no more errors exist. Undetermined problems If the diagnostic tests did not identify the adapter or device that has failed, if wrong devices are inst...

Chapter 5. Installing and configuring RAID This chapter presents following information about attaching SATA devices and configuring RAID for theRAID-supported models in this product. Note: When the BIOS was formatted or the system board was replaced in the RAID-supported models, RAID is enabled by d...

1. Turn on the computer. 2. During the startup, when a prompt to press Ctrl+I to enter the Configuration Utility is displayed on the screen, press and hold the Ctrl key, and press the I key. 3. The screen for Intel Rapid Storage Technology option ROM is displayed. Select “Create RAID Volume” and pre...

Chapter 6. Status indicators This chapter presents the system status indicators that show the status of the computer. 7 8 3 4 5 6 2 1 9 12 11 10 © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2011 55

Chapter 7. Fn key combinations The following table shows the function of each combination of Fn with a function key. Table 8. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn+F1 Reserved. Fn+F2 Lock the computer. Fn+F3 Select a power plan (in Windows XP, power scheme) that has been created by Powe...

Chapter 8. FRU replacement notices External CRU statement to customers: Some problems with your product can be resolved with a replacement part you can install yourself, calleda “Customer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” Some CRUs are designated as Self-service CRUs and othersare designated as Optional-s...

• Torque driver If you have a torque driver, refer to the “Torque” column for each step. • Make sure that you use the correct screw. If you have a torque screwdriver, tighten all screws firmly to the torque shown in the table. Never use a screw that you removed. Use a new one. Make sure that all of ...

MTM on rear label: TTTT-CTO S/N SSSSSSS Product ID on rearlabel: TTTT-MMM (Use this number when setting Serial Number) In the example, the Serial Number to be input is '1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS'. Retaining the UUID The Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is a 128-bit number uniquely assigned to your comput...

Chapter 9. Removing and replacing a FRU External CRU statement to customers: Some problems with your product can be resolved with a replacement part you can install yourself, calleda “Customer Replaceable Unit” or “CRU.” Some CRUs are designated as Self-service CRUs and othersare designated as Optio...

Before servicing ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Table 9. Removal steps of SIM card Some models of the ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 you are servicing might have the SIM card that the customerhas installed. If the computer you are servicing has the SIM card, remove it before you start the servicing....

Table 10. Removal steps of battery pack (continued) 3 2 1 When installing: Install the battery pack in the slot, and then make sure that the battery latch is in the locked position. 1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel For access, remove this FRU:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 Tabl...

Table 13. Removal steps of DIMM (bottom slot) 1 1 2 a b Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a ), but not in SLOT-1 ( b ). When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it unti...

Table 17. Removal steps of keyboard (continued) Push down the keyboard a little toward the arrow 2 until the front edge of the keyboard is detached from the keyboard bezel. 2 Lift the keyboard a little in the direction shown by arrow 3 , and then detach the connector 4 . 3 4 When installing the keyb...

Table 19. Removal steps of DIMM (upper slot) 1 1 2 Note: If only one DIMM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a ), but not in SLOT-1 ( b ). a b When installing: Insert the notched end of the DIMM into the socket. Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until...

Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN (continued) 4 When installing: • In models with wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug the gray cable into the jack labeled MAIN or M , and the black cable into the jack labeled AUX or A on the card. If the computer y...

Table 21. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (continued) 4 When installing: Plug the orange cable into the jack labeled MAIN , and the blue cable into the jack labeled AUX on the card. 1100 Keyboard bezel assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on p...

Table 23. Removal steps of keyboard bezel assembly (continued) 7 6 5 5 6 1110 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1060 Keyboard” on page 73 • “1100 Keyboard bezel assembly” on page 81 84 ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 Hardware ...

Table 31. Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow 1 to release the lock; then remove the CPU 2 . 2 1 a When installing: Place the CPU on the CPU socket, and then rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow a to secure the CPU. 1170 LCD unit ...

Table 33. Removal steps of base cover assembly 2 2 1 1 1 3 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 1 M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (3) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgfcm) 2 M2 × 14 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgfcm) 3 M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgfc...

For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Battery pack” on page 68 • “1020 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced device or travel bezel” on page 69 • “1030 DIMM slot cover” on page 70 • “1050 Hard disk drive slot cover, hard disk drive and HDD rubber rails or solid state drive and storage converter” on page...

Table 40. Removal steps of LCD cable, camera cable, LCD panel, and hinges (continued) 9 9 9 9 10 10 Step Screw (quantity) Color Torque 9 M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (4) Silver 0.181 Nm(1.85 kgfcm) 2050 Antenna kit and LCD rear cover assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order:• “1010 Bat...

Chapter 10. Locations This chapter presents the location of ThinkPad T510, T510i, and W510 features and hardware. Front view 1 Status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see Chapter 6 “Status indicators” on page 55. 2 Built-in microphone 3 Integrated camera (for some models) 4 Th...

3 4 5 7 6 8 8 9 10 13 14 11 12 15 16 18 20 19 17 1 2 2 21 Rear view 1 Status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see Chapter 6 “Status indicators” on page 55. 2 Smart Card slot (for some models) 3 Wireless radio switch 4 IEEE 1394 connector 5 USB/eSATA combo connector (for some m...

1 9 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 10 11 Bottom view 1 Battery pack 2 Battery pack latch 3 Docking connector 4 Solid state drive (SSD) or hard disk drive (HDD) slot 5 DIMM slot (bottom) 6 LCD cover latch 7 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced lock latch 8 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced eject latch 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 Chapter 10 . Locatio...

Chapter 11. Parts list This chapter contains following lists of the service parts.• “Overall” on page 116 • “LCD FRUs” on page 169 • “Keyboard” on page 192 • “Miscellaneous parts” on page 193 • “AC adapters” on page 195 • “Power cords” on page 195 • “Recovery discs” on page 196 • “Common service too...

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Table 42. Parts list—Overall (continued) No. FRU (Overall) FRU no. CRUID 21 Thermal module for W510 60Y5493 N 21 Thermal module for W510 60Y5494 N 22 Contactless Smart Card• 4313-CTO• 4314-CTO• 4339-CTO• 4349-CTO• 4384-CTO• 4484-CTO• 4873-CTO• 4318-CTO• 4319-CTO• 4387-CTO• 4389-CTO• 4391-CTO• 4875-C...

Table 46. Parts list—15.6-inch FHD LED-backlight LCD with Multi touch panel (continued) No. FRU (15.6-inch FHD LED-backlight LCD with Multi touch panel) FRU no. CRUID 10 LCD module, 15.6-inch FHD LED-backlight, with touch panel• 4318-CTO• 4319-CTO, 2Rx, 2Dx, 34x, 38x, 3Cx, 3Px, 4Ax, 4Gx, 4Lx, 4Wx, 4...

Table 47. Parts list—Keyboard (continued) Language FRU no. CRUID Norwegian 45N2091 45N2161 45N2231 Polish 45N2092 45N2162 45N2232 Portuguese 45N2093 45N2163 45N2233 Russian 45N2094 45N2164 45N2234 Slovak 45N2095 45N2165 45N2235 Slovenian 45N2096 45N2166 45N2236 Spanish 45N2081 45N2151 45N2221 Swiss ...

AC adapters Table 49. Parts list—2-pin ac adapters FRU FRU no. CRUID 2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxU, xxY) 42T5282 2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, xxL, xxP, xxS, xxU, xxY) 42T4423 2-pin (65 W, 20 V) adapter (models CTO, xxE, xxF, xxJ, ...

Table 52. Parts list—2-pin power cords Region P/N CRU ID Argentina• models -CTO, xxY 42T5020 42T5105 Brazil• models -CTO, xxP 42T5180 42T5183 Canada, U.S.• models -CTO, xxF, xxL, xxS, xxU 42T5008 42T5093 Japan• models -CTO, xxE, xxJ 42T5014 42T5099 * Table 53. Parts list—3-pin power cords Region P/N...

Table 61. Parts list—Windows 7 Professional (64 bit) recovery DVDs (continued) Language P/N CRU ID Spanish 58Y4444 Traditional Chinese 58Y4424 Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong S.A.R.) 58Y4431 Turkish 58Y4446 Common service tools Table 62. Parts list—Common service tools Tool P/N Screwdriver kit 95F359...

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