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ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 44 Beep symptoms 45 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 49 Specifications 49 Status indicators 52 FRU tests 54 Fn key combinations...72 1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 74 1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 76 1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 77 1120 Fan assembly 78 1130 CPU thermal module 81 1140 CPU 83 ...
... 39 Numeric error codes 39 Error messages 44 Beep symptoms 45 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 49 Specifications 49 Status indicators 52 FRU tests 54 Fn key combinations...72 1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 74 1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 76 1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 77 1120 Fan assembly 78 1130 CPU thermal module 81 1140 CPU 83 ...
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... 2020 Inverter card or LED control card . . . . 126 2030 Integrated camera 128 2040 Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and camera cable (for ThinkPad SL500 and 500c) . . 145 Parts list 146 Overall 147 LCD FRUs 190 Keyboard 214 Miscellaneous parts 215 AC adapters 216 Power cords 217 Recovery discs 218...
... 2020 Inverter card or LED control card . . . . 126 2030 Integrated camera 128 2040 Wireless LAN antenna assembly, wireless WAN antenna assembly, and camera cable (for ThinkPad SL500 and 500c) . . 145 Parts list 146 Overall 147 LCD FRUs 190 Keyboard 214 Miscellaneous parts 215 AC adapters 216 Power cords 217 Recovery discs 218...
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...diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. ThinkPad SL400 MT 2743 ThinkPad SL400c MT 4413 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 ThinkPad SL500c MT 4414 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section... information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with ...
...diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. ThinkPad SL400 MT 2743 ThinkPad SL400c MT 4413 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 ThinkPad SL500c MT 4414 Use this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section... information required in servicing computers. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with ...
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vi ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1 v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive to be familiar with before you need to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 v "Grounding requirements" on page 6 v "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 v "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1 v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 v "Handling devices that you service a ThinkPad computer.
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... lift any safety device that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Make sure that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Before you . Make sure that you are not in your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . Lift...
... lift any safety device that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Make sure that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Before you . Make sure that you are not in your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . Lift...
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.... (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. do not become a victim yourself. - The surface is conductive; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Use caution; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Pumps - Blowers and fans -
.... (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. do not become a victim yourself. - The surface is conductive; Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Use caution; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Pumps - Blowers and fans -
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...Check inside the unit for : a. Check the power cord for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check that...to protect users and service personnel from injury. Safety information 5 Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Disconnect the power cord. 3. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you can cause serious or ...
...Check inside the unit for : a. Check the power cord for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as to the safety of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. b. Use good judgment as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check that...to protect users and service personnel from injury. Safety information 5 Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Disconnect the power cord. 3. This guide addresses only those items. You should be and whether you can cause serious or ...
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... grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of a grounded work mat...
... grounding of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: The use an ESD common ground or reference point. Use the round ground prong of a grounded work mat...
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..., or any other than those drives. to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If one of these drives...
..., or any other than those drives. to conform to hazardous laser radiation. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. If one of these drives...
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... lost. Improper handling of a system board can be the cause of any excessive force to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Running Automatic Configuration may be overwritten. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to it. v If an adapter...
... lost. Improper handling of a system board can be the cause of any excessive force to -FRU Index for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Running Automatic Configuration may be overwritten. Attention: The drive startup sequence in the Symptom-to it. v If an adapter...
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... can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual hard disk drive, system...
... can be accessed at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual hard disk drive, system...
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... FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page...information: v "What to do not replace the FRU. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 Some descriptions might be sure to the checkout guide, be overwritten. When you go to read the entire page on page...
... FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. v Before replacing any ThinkPad model that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to your particular computer. "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page...information: v "What to do not replace the FRU. If you are correct by referring to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 Some descriptions might be sure to the checkout guide, be overwritten. When you go to read the entire page on page...
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... onto the keyboard v Use of servicer __ 2. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to...
... onto the keyboard v Use of servicer __ 2. What to do first When you do return a FRU, you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Procedure index and page number in the parts exchange form or parts return form that have been subjected to...
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The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to test only ThinkPad products. General checkout 25 Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to false indications of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Identify the failing symptoms in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer. Verify the symptoms. Try to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as a guide in as much detail as possible. 2.
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...need to "Power system checkout" on page 29, and check the power sources. Follow the instructions on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If an error code appears, go to initialize the computer setup by using PC-Doctor for ...are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 49. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the Web site.
...need to "Power system checkout" on page 29, and check the power sources. Follow the instructions on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If an error code appears, go to initialize the computer setup by using PC-Doctor for ...are disabled, such as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on page 49. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the Web site.