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... a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. Third Edition (January 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. GS-35F-05925. © 2008, 2009 Lenovo LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with...
... a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. Third Edition (January 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009. GS-35F-05925. © 2008, 2009 Lenovo LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with...
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...to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety... information required in servicing computers. ThinkPad SL400 MT 2743 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service...
...to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v Important: This manual is divided into sections as follows: v The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety... information required in servicing computers. ThinkPad SL400 MT 2743 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 Use this manual along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service...
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Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive 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 5 v "Handling devices that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer. v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1
Safety information This chapter presents following safety information that are sensitive 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 5 v "Handling devices that you need to be familiar with before you service a ThinkPad computer. v "General safety" on page 2 v "Electrical safety" on page 3 v "Safety inspection guide" on page 14 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 1
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... fire or smoke damage. 8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check the power cord for...
... fire or smoke damage. 8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the safety of any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Check the power cord for...
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...to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. When working on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in...a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the ...
...to provide a static-free work mat, and the person handling the part are wearing a wrist strap. When working on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of a grounding system to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in...a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the ...
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... in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825...
... in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Werden Steuer- Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. to conform to the requirements of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825...
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... Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - Follow the directions on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are posted on... action. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are available in this manual. "Strategy for replacing FRUs" ...
... Center at 800-565-3344 for assistance or download information. "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 19 - Follow the directions on page 21 Important: BIOS and device driver fixes are posted on... action. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are available in this manual. "Strategy for replacing FRUs" ...
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... symptoms change. Be sure that the customer has a current backup of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. Important notice for the computer you continue. v Avoid rough handling of any excessive force to it. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to diagnose failures....a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. v Some computers have been customized. then, when service has been completed, verify that those components, and may be lost. If you are instructed to...
... symptoms change. Be sure that the customer has a current backup of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. Important notice for the computer you continue. v Avoid rough handling of any excessive force to it. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to diagnose failures....a system board are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual Whatever causes the first error code may alter the settings. v Some computers have been customized. then, when service has been completed, verify that those components, and may be lost. If you are instructed to...
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...FRU, read the following information: v "What to the FRU parts list. Single failures can occur for Windows" on page 29 The descriptions in the computer that you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of reasons that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 26 - When ...to do not replace the FRU. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. "PC-Doctor for Rescue ...
...FRU, read the following information: v "What to the FRU parts list. Single failures can occur for Windows" on page 29 The descriptions in the computer that you replace a FRU, make sure that the model of reasons that supports the PC-Doctor® for DOS" on page 26 - When ...to do not replace the FRU. v When you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might not apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 23 Consider replacing a FRU only when a problem recurs. If you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. "PC-Doctor for Rescue ...
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... checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The...cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Customer's ...
... checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The...cover, foreign material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some symptoms that might be responsible for repair costs if the computer damage was detected __ 7. Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. Customer's ...
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General checkout 25 Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer.
General checkout 25 Verify the symptoms. Try to false indications of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or modified options can lead to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following procedures as possible. 2. The use of errors and invalid system responses. 1. Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only ThinkPad products. Identify the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide in identifying and correcting problems with the ThinkPad computer.
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...the BIOS Setup Utility before you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. This section is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor ... the utility by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run the test, do as the serial port. Insert the PC-Doctor disc into the optical drive; If an error...
...the BIOS Setup Utility before you initialize the computer configuration, some possible configurations of the computer, PC-Doctor might not run PC-Doctor. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. This section is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor ... the utility by the customer, BIOS Setup Utility menu appears after the password is available at following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run the test, do as the serial port. Insert the PC-Doctor disc into the optical drive; If an error...
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All Rights Reserved. Press ENTER to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the test menu are incorrect. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diags. .... otherwise, it . 6. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be held down for DOS. 4. If you have an external monitor attached to select...
All Rights Reserved. Press ENTER to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the test menu are incorrect. To exit the test, select Quit - Exit Diags. .... otherwise, it . 6. v Video Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the screen. To cancel the test, press Esc. Follow the instructions on the ThinkPad computer. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it cannot be held down for DOS. 4. If you have an external monitor attached to select...
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...v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and ... SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to your...
...v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad computer, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you troubleshoot and resolve problems related to run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and ... SL500Hardware Maintenance Manual Select one of the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health v System and Device Tests v Lenovo Troubleshooting Center v System Reports v Updates and Support PC-Doctor for Windows This product is designed to help you to your...
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... power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following : v Replace the system board. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. If the ..."Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of ...
... power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following : v Replace the system board. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. If the ..."Checking the AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. Turn off the computer. 2. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of ...
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...not turn on . Perform operational charging. If the resistance is displayed. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To check your battery, move your cursor to 100% of its capacity... pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc)...
...not turn on . Perform operational charging. If the resistance is displayed. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it return to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. To check your battery, move your cursor to 100% of its capacity... pack Battery charging does not start until the Power Meter shows that has less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Power off the computer. 2. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc)...
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... down. 3. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 91). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. ...
... down. 3. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from it. 2. Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 91). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. ...
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.... To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because.... 7. The length of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is on page 37 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. If you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. Remove the disc and then click Yes. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows...
.... To install the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs, do not have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because.... 7. The length of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, a message is on page 37 v "Symptom-to restart the computer. If you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. Remove the disc and then click Yes. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the Windows...
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...) protects the system from the hard disk drive. If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the screen to the system user. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system...): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. 8. The computer does not start until the password is booted. The user must be entered before an operating system can be used for the system administrator...
...) protects the system from the hard disk drive. If it has, it appears on the screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any ThinkPad computer: the power-on the screen to the system user. Supervisor password A supervisor password (SVP) protects the system...): v User HDP-for the user v Master HDP-for access to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. 8. The computer does not start until the password is booted. The user must be entered before an operating system can be used for the system administrator...
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.... 7. Select Password. Remove the battery pack. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Press F1 while the Enter Password is known by the servicer: 1. The hard disk drive can be made available... to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. While Hard Disk locked, enter ...
.... 7. Select Password. Remove the battery pack. Reinstall the backup battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set : 1. Turn on the computer and wait until the POST ends. Press F1 while the Enter Password is known by the servicer: 1. The hard disk drive can be made available... to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to recover data from the hard disk drive. While Hard Disk locked, enter ...