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...Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL300 49 Specifications 49 Status indicators 52 FRU tests 54 Fn key combinations 56 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery... daughter card (BDC) . . . . . 81 1140 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX 82 1150 Keyboard 84 1160 Backup battery 86 1170 Top case sub assembly 87 1180 Magnesium frame assembly 89 1190 I/O board 90 1200 LCD unit 92 1210 System board 96 1220 ...
...Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL300 49 Specifications 49 Status indicators 52 FRU tests 54 Fn key combinations 56 FRU replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery... daughter card (BDC) . . . . . 81 1140 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX 82 1150 Keyboard 84 1160 Backup battery 86 1170 Top case sub assembly 87 1180 Magnesium frame assembly 89 1190 I/O board 90 1200 LCD unit 92 1210 System board 96 1220 ...
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...contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Safety information 5 b. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items... were installed to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you...
...contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Safety information 5 b. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items... were installed to attachment of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you...
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..., such as fully effective. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on your clothing. Most clothing is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. The mat... (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is required for operator safety and correct system function. v Use the...
..., such as fully effective. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can use coax or connector-outside shells on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the ac plug on your clothing. Most clothing is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. The mat... (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage is required for operator safety and correct system function. v Use the...
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...v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some... 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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual To run the PC...
...v VESA LCD Info v Hardware Events Log Utility v Run External Tests v Surface Scan Hard Disk v Benchmark System v DOS Shell v Tech Support Form v Battery Rundown v View Test Log v Print Log v Save Log v Full Erase Hard Drive v Quick Erase Hard Drive PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some... 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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual To run the PC...
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... system board. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL300" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity... port replicator. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. Note: Noise from ...
... system board. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL300" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity... port replicator. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. Turn off the computer. 6. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the power-on indicator does not turn on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following : 1. Note: Noise from ...
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... protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on , replace the system board. Remove it from having a shortened life. See the following : 1. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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... : 1. General checkout 31 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 86). 5. Remove the battery pack (see "1160 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct...
... : 1. General checkout 31 Remove the backup battery (see "1010 Battery pack" on page 86). 5. Remove the battery pack (see "1160 Backup battery" on page 63). 4. Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup battery. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. v If the voltage is correct...
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... directional keys to move down the menu. 4. Press F10; 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. Turn on the computer and...How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is appearing on the screen, enter the SVP. 3. Remove the backup battery. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Select HardDisk Security Setting and press Enter. then leave the Enter New Password...
... directional keys to move down the menu. 4. Press F10; 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. Turn on the computer and...How to remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is appearing on the screen, enter the SVP. 3. Remove the backup battery. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Select HardDisk Security Setting and press Enter. then leave the Enter New Password...
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... ACPI operating system, you specified. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press Fn+F3. This default low-battery behavior is powered off . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the... into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. If you when the battery is powered off . v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen ...
... ACPI operating system, you specified. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into screen blank mode, press Fn+F3. This default low-battery behavior is powered off . To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint, the... into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. If you when the battery is powered off . v If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that time. Power management To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen ...
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... after it enters standby mode. To cause the computer to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v If you are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is turned on the hard disk...
... after it enters standby mode. To cause the computer to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v If you are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual When the power is turned on the hard disk...
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...setting is incorrect, reset the BIOS Setup Utility. If setting is correct, after confirming the PS2 keyboard is connected correctly. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the same error happens after doing it . System board. Confirm that the keyboard cable is correct, replace the system ... 850F Refresh timer test failed 8510 Interrupt Controller-1 error 8511 Interrupt Controller-2 error 8600 CMOS Date/Time Not Set 8601 CMOS Battery Low 8602 CMOS Settings Wrong 8603 CMOS Checksum Bad 8700 KBC BAT Test failed 8701 Keyboard Error 8702 PS2 Keyboard not found ...
...setting is incorrect, reset the BIOS Setup Utility. If setting is correct, after confirming the PS2 keyboard is connected correctly. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the same error happens after doing it . System board. Confirm that the keyboard cable is correct, replace the system ... 850F Refresh timer test failed 8510 Interrupt Controller-1 error 8511 Interrupt Controller-2 error 8600 CMOS Date/Time Not Set 8601 CMOS Battery Low 8602 CMOS Settings Wrong 8603 CMOS Checksum Bad 8700 KBC BAT Test failed 8701 Keyboard Error 8702 PS2 Keyboard not found ...
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... BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. DIMM. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. 44 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual The device you want to boot from. 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed ...computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Hibernation error. System board. 1. I/O device IRQ conflict. Failing bits: nnnn. Fan error. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Thermal grease. 3. System board. System board. System board. Device ...
... BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. DIMM. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. 44 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual The device you want to boot from. 2. Check that the operating system has no failure and is installed ...computer entered hibernation mode. 2. Hibernation error. System board. 1. I/O device IRQ conflict. Failing bits: nnnn. Fan error. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. If memory size has been changed, re-create the hibernation file. 1. Thermal grease. 3. System board. System board. System board. Device ...
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...correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not isolate FRUs that have nothing to verify that have no defects... one at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Battery pack e. Turn on page 29.) 1. System board b. Devices attached to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. External ...
...correctly. (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time (do not isolate FRUs that have nothing to verify that have no defects... one at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Battery pack e. Turn on page 29.) 1. System board b. Devices attached to isolate the failing FRU (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. External ...
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Table 7. Specifications (continued) Feature Description Battery v Li-ion battery (4 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.4 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah AC adapter Preinstalled operating system v 65-watt type v 90-watt type v Windows XP Professional (32 bit)Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad SL300 51
Table 7. Specifications (continued) Feature Description Battery v Li-ion battery (4 cells) 2.6 Ah v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.4 Ah v Li-ion battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah AC adapter Preinstalled operating system v 65-watt type v 90-watt type v Windows XP Professional (32 bit)Windows Vista® Home Basic (32 bit) v Windows Vista Home Premium (32 bit) v Windows Vista Business (32 bit) v Windows Vista Ultimate (32 bit) ThinkPad SL300 51
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... is continuing. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery has less than 20% charge. When the battery reaches 80% charge, blinking stops, but the charging may be charging. R Blinking green: Data is being charged. ThinkPad SL300 53 Blinking green (slow): The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Note...: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is...
... is continuing. Blinking orange (rapid): The battery has less than 20% charge. When the battery reaches 80% charge, blinking stops, but the charging may be charging. R Blinking green: Data is being charged. ThinkPad SL300 53 Blinking green (slow): The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Note...: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is...
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...Keyboard 2. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run the test again. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and...PC Card slot. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. If ...
...Keyboard 2. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run the test again. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and...PC Card slot. 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Diskette 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. If ...
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... battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as given by the arrow in the drawing. 7. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 58. 3. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL300...
... battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. Follow the correct sequence in the steps for removing the FRU, as given by the arrow in the drawing. 7. For information about connecting and arranging internal cables, see "Locations" on page 58. 3. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL300...
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. ThinkPad SL300 63 Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position.
Any other battery could ignite or explode. Table 11. ThinkPad SL300 63 Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the direction shown by arrow 3. 1 2 3 When installing: Install the battery pack along the slide rails of battery pack Unlock the battery release lever 1 . Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position.
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Removal steps of optical drive 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 3 64 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 12.
Removal steps of optical drive 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 3 64 ThinkPad SL300 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1020 Optical drive For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 12.
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1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Removal steps of all the information ... user make a backup copy of HDD cover and HDD 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad SL300 65 The hard disk drive is in suspend mode. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.
1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it . v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Removal steps of all the information ... user make a backup copy of HDD cover and HDD 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 8 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad SL300 65 The hard disk drive is in suspend mode. Improper handling can cause damage and permanent loss of data.