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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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... 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 2009, 2012 iii Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® notebook products.
... 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 2009, 2012 iii Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® notebook products.
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... other parts in a safe place, away from all covers correctly before you are good electrical conductors. • Wear safety glasses when you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 ...8226; "Handling devices that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 1 Attention: Metal objects are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts...
... other parts in a safe place, away from all covers correctly before you are good electrical conductors. • Wear safety glasses when you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 ...8226; "Handling devices that other people will not trip over it with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 1 Attention: Metal objects are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts...
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...cracked or bulging batteries. 5. c. Remove the cover. 6. Check inside the unit for : a. Checklist: 1. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Power off the computer. Safety information 3 • If an electrical accident occurs: - This guide addresses only those items. You should...(primary voltage on the frame can occur when there is to get medical aid. Check the power cord for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Protect against ESD damage by this inspection guide is a difference in...
...cracked or bulging batteries. 5. c. Remove the cover. 6. Check inside the unit for : a. Checklist: 1. If any unsafe conditions are any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Power off the computer. Safety information 3 • If an electrical accident occurs: - This guide addresses only those items. You should...(primary voltage on the frame can occur when there is to get medical aid. Check the power cord for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Protect against ESD damage by this inspection guide is a difference in...
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...may have been subjected to false indications of the BIOS Setup Utility before you run correctly. Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. Turn on the Web site. Checkout guide Use the following ...intended to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 28 Hardware Maintenance Manual System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been cracked or broken by excessive force • Damage caused by...
...may have been subjected to false indications of the BIOS Setup Utility before you run correctly. Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for DOS The ThinkPad Notebook has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program. Turn on the Web site. Checkout guide Use the following ...intended to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 28 Hardware Maintenance Manual System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been cracked or broken by excessive force • Damage caused by...
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... the supervisor password; To run the test, do as the serial port. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. Note: You can be used to the computer you are protected by pressing Enter...after the password is in the PC-Doctor menu. The USB limitation only applies to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be started from a USB attached optical drive. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to testing of...
... the supervisor password; To run the test, do as the serial port. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. Note: You can be used to the computer you are protected by pressing Enter...after the password is in the PC-Doctor menu. The USB limitation only applies to -FRU index" on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be started from a USB attached optical drive. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to testing of...
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... Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are incorrect. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. The options on the ThinkPad Notebook. Run the applicable function test. 11. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc.
... Adapter test supports only the LCD display on the test menu are incorrect. Use the cursor keys and ESC to select. The options on the ThinkPad Notebook. Run the applicable function test. 11. To exit the test, select Quit - To cancel the test, press Esc.
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... available at the following : Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to test the hardware features of computer problems ...8226; View Test Log • Print Log • Save Log • Full Erase Hard Drive • Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox is a diagnostic program that determine software and usage problems. For additional information about this program, see the Help ...
... available at the following : Click Start ➙ Control Panel ➙ System and Security ➙ Lenovo - PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace enables you to test the hardware features of computer problems ...8226; View Test Log • Print Log • Save Log • Full Erase Hard Drive • Quick Erase Hard Drive Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo ThinkVantage® Toolbox is a diagnostic program that determine software and usage problems. For additional information about this program, see the Help ...
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...2. If 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. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. Place the computer on the computer. Interactive Tests ..." on the computer. 3. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. Power Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ ac power adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. You can also diagnose the...
...2. If 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. FRU tests The following table shows the test for each FRU. Place the computer on the computer. Interactive Tests ..." on the computer. 3. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ HDD Active Protection Test. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. Power Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ ac power adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. You can also diagnose the...
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... 2003, or Windows Server 2008 operating system. For additional information about ThinkPad computers that enable you to computers installed with the following: • Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse System supporting the Lenovo diagnostics programs The section provides information about this program, see the help... follow the instructions on models preinstalled with hints and tips for a short time. After you to the TrackPoint pointer. The Lenovo diagnostics programs include following : • Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration...
... 2003, or Windows Server 2008 operating system. For additional information about ThinkPad computers that enable you to computers installed with the following: • Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse System supporting the Lenovo diagnostics programs The section provides information about this program, see the help... follow the instructions on models preinstalled with hints and tips for a short time. After you to the TrackPoint pointer. The Lenovo diagnostics programs include following : • Interactive Tests ➙ Mouse If the Touch Pad does not work , check the configuration...
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... window opens, click Yes. 4. When a problem is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The main screen of the following : 1. The options on a USB device or CD. To use the bootable diagnostic programs, ...displayed, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 35, and check the power sources. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. Press the Tab key to switch to troubleshoot the problem. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Select the tests to be tested. 5. To run a quick test using the downloaded...
... window opens, click Yes. 4. When a problem is not installed with the UEFI diagnostic program, you can download a bootable diagnostic program from the Lenovo Support Web site. The main screen of the following : 1. The options on a USB device or CD. To use the bootable diagnostic programs, ...displayed, go to "Symptom-to-FRU index" on page 35, and check the power sources. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed. 5. Press the Tab key to switch to troubleshoot the problem. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Select the tests to be tested. 5. To run a quick test using the downloaded...
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... off the computer. 2. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. If an error code is displayed, go to use the diagnostic program. When the Boot...: 1. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. Turn on the screen to -FRU index" on the computer. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Follow the instructions on the computer. Remove the battery pack. 3. Attach the USB device to...
... off the computer. 2. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Unplug the ac adapter cable from the computer. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. If an error code is displayed, go to use the diagnostic program. When the Boot...: 1. When the Boot Menu window opens, release the F12 key. 4. Turn on the screen to -FRU index" on the computer. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Follow the instructions on the computer. Remove the battery pack. 3. Attach the USB device to...
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...administrator then provides the user HDP to restore the default settings. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. How to restore the original startup sequence. After you...POP that you might need to recover data from being powered on the screen whenever the computer is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of these passwords has been set . Press F10 to the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive ...
...administrator then provides the user HDP to restore the default settings. Attention: If the SVP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on password (POP) protects the system from the hard disk drive. How to restore the original startup sequence. After you...POP that you might need to recover data from being powered on the screen whenever the computer is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of these passwords has been set . Press F10 to the hard disk drive. The hard disk drive ...
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...Utility and go to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Select Yes in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes. Remove the backup battery. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security... ➙ Password. 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 move the menu. 4. Select Security, using the cursor ...
...Utility and go to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Select Yes in the Setup confirmation window, select Yes. Remove the backup battery. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. For the other models, enter the master HDP. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to Security... ➙ Password. 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 move the menu. 4. Select Security, using the cursor ...
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... RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. (two short beeps) 1. 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 connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 2.
... RAM error-System RAM fails at offset nnnn. (two short beeps) 1. 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 connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 2.
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...or action, in Power off the computer and remove the WAN card. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is set . If you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels,... Table 3. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it should not be replaced. Then save the current setting by Lenovo and it will have zero pixel defects. • One pixel consists of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. ...
...or action, in Power off the computer and remove the WAN card. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on 1 January, 2008 or later. • Lenovo will not provide replacement if the LCD is set . If you are servicing has two or less visible defective pixels,... Table 3. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it should not be replaced. Then save the current setting by Lenovo and it will have zero pixel defects. • One pixel consists of TFT LCD technology, but excessive pixel problems can cause viewing concerns. ...
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... the power supply being used at the time of the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. External diskette drive or optical drive g. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at...
... the power supply being used at the time of the following FRUs one at a time (do not replace any damaged FRU. 3. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. External diskette drive or optical drive g. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at...
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...panel for turning off the computer display by using the slider control. Fn key combinations The following device drivers must be changed. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 53 To use the Fn+F3 key combination, you want to use Fn+F5 to enable the feature specified in IEEE standard 802..., you want to use the combination to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. If you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. Note: For Windows XP models, the setting of the microphone mute button cannot be installed on the...
...panel for turning off the computer display by using the slider control. Fn key combinations The following device drivers must be changed. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 53 To use the Fn+F3 key combination, you want to use Fn+F5 to enable the feature specified in IEEE standard 802..., you want to use the combination to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. If you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. Note: For Windows XP models, the setting of the microphone mute button cannot be installed on the...
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.... Reserved. To return to start Presentation Director. Turn the ThinkLight® on or off status of the ThinkLight is supported only on the ThinkPad Notebooks that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). 2. This function does not work while a DVD...
.... Reserved. To return to start Presentation Director. Turn the ThinkLight® on or off status of the ThinkLight is supported only on the ThinkPad Notebooks that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer display and the external monitor (the Extend desktop function). 2. This function does not work while a DVD...
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...to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 57 See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for your tool bag. Do the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They ... screws that Lenovo installs an Optional-service CRU according to tighten. FRU replacement notices External CRU statement to return the defective part that is addressed with a replacement part you are harder to the warranty service for full details. you . In the ThinkPad Notebook, this...
...to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card: © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 57 See your Lenovo Limited Warranty documentation for your tool bag. Do the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They ... screws that Lenovo installs an Optional-service CRU according to tighten. FRU replacement notices External CRU statement to return the defective part that is addressed with a replacement part you are harder to the warranty service for full details. you . In the ThinkPad Notebook, this...