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...Restoring the factory contents 29 Recovering data 31 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices 33 Replacing the battery 33 Upgrading the hard disk drive 34 Replacing memory 37 Chapter 6. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Features and Specifications 57 Features 57 Specifications ... the internal modem correctly . . . 4 Handle storage media and drives properly 4 Be sure not to modify your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3 Be gentle with the Lenovo Care button 2 Chapter 2. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 55 Appendix C....
...Restoring the factory contents 29 Recovering data 31 Chapter 5. Upgrading and replacing devices 33 Replacing the battery 33 Upgrading the hard disk drive 34 Replacing memory 37 Chapter 6. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1. Features and Specifications 57 Features 57 Specifications ... the internal modem correctly . . . 4 Handle storage media and drives properly 4 Be sure not to modify your ThinkPad computer 3 Important tips 3 Be careful about where and how you work 3 Be gentle with the Lenovo Care button 2 Chapter 2. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs 55 Appendix C....
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..., and possible loss of data. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer carefully. vi ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Press Fn+F4 to put it in sleep (standby) mode. - Protect your computer and data when moving a computer... off . - Route communication lines, or the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to treatment that could interfere with a hard disk drive, do one of your computer or other objects, or in a tightly packed suitcase or bag.
..., and possible loss of data. Do not drop, bump, scratch, twist, hit, vibrate, push, or place heavy objects on your computer carefully. vi ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Press Fn+F4 to put it in sleep (standby) mode. - Protect your computer and data when moving a computer... off . - Route communication lines, or the cables of an AC adapter, a mouse, a keyboard, a printer, or any way subjected to treatment that could interfere with a hard disk drive, do one of your computer or other objects, or in a tightly packed suitcase or bag.
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... electricity could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it , and you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to modify your computer v Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer. Memory Card, such as an SD card...follows: 1. Prepare a mixture of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. v Scraping the surface of your ThinkPad computer 5 v Store your external and removable hard disk or optical drives in setting passwords v Remember your passwords.
... electricity could damage the fingerprint reader or cause it , and you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service provider cannot reset it not to modify your computer v Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer. Memory Card, such as an SD card...follows: 1. Prepare a mixture of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. v Scraping the surface of your ThinkPad computer 5 v Store your external and removable hard disk or optical drives in setting passwords v Remember your passwords.
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... information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for Windows. System Information v Running any of the hard disk drive, you need help technician. do not interrupt the test while it on again. 2. 7. Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - To run PC-Doctor, do as follows: 1. For more information about the... off the computer, and then turn it is running. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Update System Drivers - When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. Click Start. 2. Diagnosing problems If you have time to the option you can rapidly provide information...
... information about PC-Doctor, see the Help for Windows. System Information v Running any of the hard disk drive, you need help technician. do not interrupt the test while it on again. 2. 7. Lenovo Troubleshooting Center - To run PC-Doctor, do as follows: 1. For more information about the... off the computer, and then turn it is running. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Update System Drivers - When the ThinkPad logo comes up the operating system. Click Start. 2. Diagnosing problems If you have time to the option you can rapidly provide information...
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message to a drive's boot sector. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to a hard disk, but the command transaction failed. ...may indicate the need to replace the hard disk. 8319: S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. Message Solution 8207: NO ROM BASIC This message occurs on some systems when no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). 12 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide error...
message to a drive's boot sector. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to a hard disk, but the command transaction failed. ...may indicate the need to replace the hard disk. 8319: S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. Message Solution 8207: NO ROM BASIC This message occurs on some systems when no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). 12 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide error...
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... password or recover data from the service partition on your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. You must take your hard disk drive. For the procedures to remove and reinstall a memory, refer to the.... Follow the appropriate corrective actions for parts and service. 18 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide For details, refer to "Replacing memory" on password, you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer has been installed. 4. It...
... password or recover data from the service partition on your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to have the system board replaced. You must take your hard disk drive. For the procedures to remove and reinstall a memory, refer to the.... Follow the appropriate corrective actions for parts and service. 18 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide For details, refer to "Replacing memory" on password, you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer has been installed. 4. It...
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... cannot register or authenticate your problem. Solution: If your finger has any excess dirt or moisture from when you cannot unlock the hard disk password. v Your finger is very different from the fingers. v The surface of your hands to register or authenticate it.... options," on the HDD of the computer, you moved the drive to them. Solution: Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Hard disk drive (HDD) problems Problem: After setting a hard disk password on page 29. 26 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Enroll and use a...
... cannot register or authenticate your problem. Solution: If your finger has any excess dirt or moisture from when you cannot unlock the hard disk password. v Your finger is very different from the fingers. v The surface of your hands to register or authenticate it.... options," on the HDD of the computer, you moved the drive to them. Solution: Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Hard disk drive (HDD) problems Problem: After setting a hard disk password on page 29. 26 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide v Enroll and use a...
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... the HDD only if you are not included on an optional drive. 34 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6. You can replace the hard disk drive (HDD) with a new one by following the procedure below.... Slide the battery latch to the computer. v The Rescue and Recovery workspace and the Product Recovery program are upgrading it or having it repaired. You can purchase a new HDD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing ...
... the HDD only if you are not included on an optional drive. 34 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Connect the AC adapter and the cables to the locked position. 6. You can replace the hard disk drive (HDD) with a new one by following the procedure below.... Slide the battery latch to the computer. v The Rescue and Recovery workspace and the Product Recovery program are upgrading it or having it repaired. You can purchase a new HDD from your reseller or Lenovo marketing ...
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..., during the warranty period, by more than two screws. Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are two types of CRU are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. then to All Programs; Self-service CRUs are concealed by... an access panel, which is visible. Once the access panel is removed, the CRU is typically secured by a Lenovo service technician. v Optional-service CRUs: these CRUs can ...
..., during the warranty period, by more than two screws. Lenovo notebook computers contain both self-service and optional-service CRUs are two types of CRU are the AC adapter, the power cord, the battery, and the hard drive. then to All Programs; Self-service CRUs are concealed by... an access panel, which is visible. Once the access panel is removed, the CRU is typically secured by a Lenovo service technician. v Optional-service CRUs: these CRUs can ...
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...Support Center. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Palm rest PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX PCI Express Mini Card for your machine type, see "... Turbo Memory card Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X 56 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Note: Use only computer parts provided by...
...Support Center. Service and Setup Troubleshooting Instructions Guide Access Help AC adapter Power cord for AC adapter TrackPoint cap Battery Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Palm rest PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX PCI Express Mini Card for your machine type, see "... Turbo Memory card Self-service CRUs X X X X X X X X X X X Optional-service CRUs X X X X Online Hardware Maintenance Manual X X X X X X X X Online Video X X X X X X X X 56 ThinkPad® SL300, SL400, and SL500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Note: Use only computer parts provided by...
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...-key, 85-key, or 89-key v UltraNav (TrackPoint and touch pad) v Fn key function v Lenovo Care button v Volume control buttons Interface v External-monitor connector v Stereo headphone jack © Copyright Lenovo 2008 57 You can do this as follows: Click Start, right-click Computer (in Windows XP, My ...Computer); LCD: Up to 1680-by -800 - Memory v Double data rate (DDR) 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device v 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color...
...-key, 85-key, or 89-key v UltraNav (TrackPoint and touch pad) v Fn key function v Lenovo Care button v Volume control buttons Interface v External-monitor connector v Stereo headphone jack © Copyright Lenovo 2008 57 You can do this as follows: Click Start, right-click Computer (in Windows XP, My ...Computer); LCD: Up to 1680-by -800 - Memory v Double data rate (DDR) 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory Storage device v 2.5-inch (64 mm) hard disk drive Display The color...
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... 10 F factory contents restoring 29 features hardware 57 features and specifications 57 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 5 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 fingerprint reader (continued) troubleshooting 26 frequently asked questions 7 H hard disk drive troubleshooting 26 upgrading 34 help and service 45 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19...
... 10 F factory contents restoring 29 features hardware 57 features and specifications 57 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 5 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 fingerprint reader (continued) troubleshooting 26 frequently asked questions 7 H hard disk drive troubleshooting 26 upgrading 34 help and service 45 hibernation mode troubleshooting 20 I important instructions v important tips 3 K keyboard cleaning 6 troubleshooting 19...