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Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510
Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510
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...is intended only for the following ThinkPad® notebook products. Before servicing a ThinkPad notebook product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with ThinkPad Notebook products. About this manual ...This manual contains service and reference information for trained service technicians who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under Chapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo...
...is intended only for the following ThinkPad® notebook products. Before servicing a ThinkPad notebook product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual along with ThinkPad Notebook products. About this manual ...This manual contains service and reference information for trained service technicians who are familiar with the advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under Chapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo...
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..."Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations)" on the machine help to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 •... "Handling devices that makes the equipment unsafe. • Before you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 1 Use a slow lifting force. Do not attempt to prevent overheating of the machines during and after maintenance. • When ...
..."Laser compliance statement (multilingual translations)" on the machine help to lift any object that weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 •... "Handling devices that makes the equipment unsafe. • Before you are fastened or rolled up with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 1 Use a slow lifting force. Do not attempt to prevent overheating of the machines during and after maintenance. • When ...
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... or a bulging capacitor • Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety information 3 A third-wire ground connector in charge between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit...part are any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to measure third-wire ground continuity for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. do not become a victim yourself. - This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. ...
... or a bulging capacitor • Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Safety information 3 A third-wire ground connector in charge between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Check inside the unit...part are any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to measure third-wire ground continuity for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. do not become a victim yourself. - This guide addresses only those items. You should be frayed or worn. 4. ...
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...PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been subjected to initialize the computer setup by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the .... 2. System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to false indications of the BIOS Setup Utility before you need to excessive force, or dropped. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or...
...PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been subjected to initialize the computer setup by repeating the operation. Checkout guide Use the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the .... 2. System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to false indications of the BIOS Setup Utility before you need to excessive force, or dropped. The use of non-ThinkPad products, prototype cards, or...
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...applies to the USB connector of PC-Doctor appears. 9. If you are servicing. 3. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is supported as a startup device is installed to -FRU index" on page 35, and...drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, CardBus cards, or similar. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the optical drive. 6. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the ...
...applies to the USB connector of PC-Doctor appears. 9. If you are servicing. 3. The utility is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be used to test a device that is supported as a startup device is installed to -FRU index" on page 35, and...drives connected through USB devices, PC cards, CardBus cards, or similar. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the optical drive. 6. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. Note: You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also with the ...
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... test menu are incorrect. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be held down for DOS. • To test Digital Signature Chip, the...
... test menu are incorrect. If there is a problem, PC-Doctor shows messages describing it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. Note: After running PC-Doctor for at least 2 seconds; otherwise, it cannot be held down for DOS. • To test Digital Signature Chip, the...
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Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to view symptoms of the computer. To start this program...diagnostics, and diagnostic history. General checkout 31 Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Follow the instructions on the Web site. To run the PC-Doctor program to run this program, see the Help for...
Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows operating system. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to view symptoms of the computer. To start this program...diagnostics, and diagnostic history. General checkout 31 Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Follow the instructions on the Web site. To run the PC-Doctor program to run this program, see the Help for...
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... Diagnostics ➙ Other Devices ➙ Optical Drive 2. Then, run this test. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test. Press Enter to Compatibility, drive and run Diagnostics ➙ System Memory. 2. Interactive Tests ➙ Optical...the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. Diagnostics ➙ CPU/Coprocessor 2. Keyboard 1. You can also diagnose the drive without starting up the ...
... Diagnostics ➙ Other Devices ➙ Optical Drive 2. Then, run this test. Turn on a horizontal surface, and run Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test. Press Enter to Compatibility, drive and run Diagnostics ➙ System Memory. 2. Interactive Tests ➙ Optical...the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to its place, remove the other one of the screen, press F1 to the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. Diagnostics ➙ CPU/Coprocessor 2. Keyboard 1. You can also diagnose the drive without starting up the ...
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... Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen for maximum system performance. After you can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site. • The two programs are applicable to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests...drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is necessary. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - For additional information about ThinkPad computers that enable you to enable it . Table 1. If the TrackPoint is...
... Diagnostics, and then follow the instructions on the screen for maximum system performance. After you can be downloaded from the Lenovo Support Web site. • The two programs are applicable to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests...drift can occur when a slight, steady pressure is necessary. To run the Lenovo Solution Center program, click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - For additional information about ThinkPad computers that enable you to enable it . Table 1. If the TrackPoint is...
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... class to be tested. 6. Follow the instructions on a USB device or CD. It enables you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. To use the bootable diagnostic programs, you to test memory and internal storage problems, view system information, and check and...
... class to be tested. 6. Follow the instructions on a USB device or CD. It enables you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. To use the bootable diagnostic programs, you to test memory and internal storage problems, view system information, and check and...
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.... 6. Use the arrow keys to "Power system checkout" on page 35, and check the power sources. Connect the ac adapter. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic program will be turned on, go to "Symptom-to select USB HDD and...charged battery pack. 7. Attach the USB device to use the diagnostic program. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Turn off the computer. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one ...
.... 6. Use the arrow keys to "Power system checkout" on page 35, and check the power sources. Connect the ac adapter. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic program will be turned on, go to "Symptom-to select USB HDD and...charged battery pack. 7. Attach the USB device to use the diagnostic program. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Turn off the computer. 2. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one ...
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... been forgotten and cannot be used for the system administrator, who can be made available to the service technician, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password. How to the system...). The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Hard-disk password There are two modes for any of these passwords has been set . If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on page 41. For how to remove the POP, see "How to restore the default settings. After you have completed the Windows...
... been forgotten and cannot be used for the system administrator, who can be made available to the service technician, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password. How to the system...). The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; Hard-disk password There are two modes for any of these passwords has been set . If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on page 41. For how to remove the POP, see "How to restore the default settings. After you have completed the Windows...
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...Password. 5. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the... POP has been removed. 5. In the Changes have been removed. 42 Hardware Maintenance Manual then, in the Setup Configuration window. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to enter BIOS Setup Utility. A pop-up , immediately press...
...Password. 5. Select Power-On Password. 6. Press F10; The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the... POP has been removed. 5. In the Changes have been removed. 42 Hardware Maintenance Manual then, in the Setup Configuration window. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to enter BIOS Setup Utility. A pop-up , immediately press...
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.... 2. Related service information 45 Charge the backup battery for that device. Numeric error codes Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by pressing F10. 2. Charge the battery pack. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 0250 System battery error-System battery is...
.... 2. Related service information 45 Charge the backup battery for that device. Numeric error codes Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by pressing F10. 2. Charge the battery pack. 2. DIMM. 2. System board. 0250 System battery error-System battery is...
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.... No beep, power-on indicator on password prompt appears. Type the password and press Enter. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on password or a supervisor password is set . Chapter 4. Reinstall the operating system. A hard-disk password is set . However,...Configuration Data Read Error (two short beeps) FRU or action, in sequence 1. A power-on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will be deemed as we cannot guarantee that are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be replaced. No-beep symptoms...
.... No beep, power-on indicator on password prompt appears. Type the password and press Enter. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on password or a supervisor password is set . Chapter 4. Reinstall the operating system. A hard-disk password is set . However,...Configuration Data Read Error (two short beeps) FRU or action, in sequence 1. A power-on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will be deemed as we cannot guarantee that are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels, it should not be replaced. No-beep symptoms...
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..." on LCD. Replace any error is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that all LCD connectors. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Hard disk drive f. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. FRU or action, in the internal drive i. See...
..." on LCD. Replace any error is not operating, follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate FRUs that all LCD connectors. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Hard disk drive f. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at least 10 times. 2. FRU or action, in the internal drive i. See...
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...following device drivers must have logged on the computer. 2. Fn+F2 Lock the computer. If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer beforehand: • ThinkPad Power Management driver • OnScreen Display Utility • Wireless device drivers Change the camera settings and the setting...If you press Fn+F3, the panel for turning off the computer display by using the slider control. Table 7. If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on with an administrator user ID, and you want to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must be changed...
...following device drivers must have logged on the computer. 2. Fn+F2 Lock the computer. If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer beforehand: • ThinkPad Power Management driver • OnScreen Display Utility • Wireless device drivers Change the camera settings and the setting...If you press Fn+F3, the panel for turning off the computer display by using the slider control. Table 7. If you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on with an administrator user ID, and you want to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must be changed...
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...) • External monitor only Note: To switch between the computer display and an external monitor, the Win+P key combination is shown on the ThinkPad Notebooks that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. For Windows Vista and Windows XP: Switch a display output location •...
...) • External monitor only Note: To switch between the computer display and an external monitor, the Win+P key combination is shown on the ThinkPad Notebooks that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. Enable the FullScreen Magnifier function. For Windows Vista and Windows XP: Switch a display output location •...
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...can install yourself, called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." Tighten screws as Optional-service CRUs. Where you are installing the CRU, Lenovo will be resolved with your product and are designated as follows: • Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw ... kit in the publications that have the following when you may be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of CRUs in your product. In the ThinkPad Notebook, this problem is recommended to removing and replacing parts.
...can install yourself, called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." Tighten screws as Optional-service CRUs. Where you are installing the CRU, Lenovo will be resolved with your product and are designated as follows: • Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw ... kit in the publications that have the following when you may be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of CRUs in your product. In the ThinkPad Notebook, this problem is recommended to removing and replacing parts.