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... error codes 39 Error messages 44 Beep symptoms 45 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 49 Specifications 49 Status indicators 52 FRU tests ... battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 91 1200 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 92 1210 Keyboard 93 1220 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 95 1230 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500) 97 1240 LCD unit (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 100 1250 LCD unit (for ThinkPad ...
... error codes 39 Error messages 44 Beep symptoms 45 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 49 Specifications 49 Status indicators 52 FRU tests ... battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 91 1200 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 92 1210 Keyboard 93 1220 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 95 1230 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500) 97 1240 LCD unit (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 100 1250 LCD unit (for ThinkPad ...
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...9000) as those listed below, to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Proper grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to ...when they are inserted into the product. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Use the black side of the ac plug on your clothing. Most clothing is a difference ...
...9000) as those listed below, to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - When working on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use coax or connector-outside shells on these systems. - Proper grounding of a grounding system to guard against your skin to ...when they are inserted into the product. v Prevent the part from touching your body. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Use the black side of the ac plug on your clothing. Most clothing is a difference ...
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... 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...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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance ...
... 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...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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance ...
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... Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the AC adapter cable. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer...following power supply checkouts: v "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 page 49. See the following : 1. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter may ...
... Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the AC adapter cable. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Check that power is supplied when you are here because the computer...following power supply checkouts: v "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 page 49. See the following : 1. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter may ...
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...is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. Remove it may not be 4 to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware... Maintenance Manual Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a ...
...is displayed. Reinstall the battery pack. under this condition the battery pack can charge to the next section. Remove it may not be 4 to the Power Meter icon in the computer. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware... Maintenance Manual Power off the computer. 2. If the charge indicator or icon still does not turn on , replace the battery pack. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a ...
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..." on page 91). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. 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. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Power off ... the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. General checkout 31 Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.
..." on page 91). 5. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. 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. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Power off ... the computer upside down. 3. See the following : 1. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. General checkout 31 Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board.
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... Disk locked, enter master password is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91. 4. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu.... press F1 to Master Password. then enter the SVP. 3. 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 remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is ...
... Disk locked, enter master password is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91. 4. Remove the battery pack. Remove the backup battery. The POP has been removed. 5. Select Security, using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu.... press F1 to Master Password. then enter the SVP. 3. 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 remove the hard-disk password Attention: If User only mode is ...
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... using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in suspend mode. v The system is turned on the hard disk. Note: The computer does not... hibernation mode, perform that time. Pressing the power button. - v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
... using the APM operating system and have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. The hibernation file in suspend mode. v The system is turned on the hard disk. Note: The computer does not... hibernation mode, perform that time. Pressing the power button. - v If the timer conditions are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... after doing it . If setting is correct, replace the system board. Backup battery. 2. System board. If setting is connected correctly. Keyboard. System board. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the same error happens after doing...the keyboard cable is incorrect, reset the BIOS Setup Utility. If the error continues, check these FRUs: 1. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. If setting is correct, after confirming the PS2 keyboard is incorrect, reset the BIOS Setup Utility. Run ...
... after doing it . If setting is correct, replace the system board. Backup battery. 2. System board. If setting is connected correctly. Keyboard. System board. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the same error happens after doing...the keyboard cable is incorrect, reset the BIOS Setup Utility. If the error continues, check these FRUs: 1. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. If setting is correct, after confirming the PS2 keyboard is incorrect, reset the BIOS Setup Utility. Run ...
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...Allocation error for device. Invalid system configuration data. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. The device you want to boot from. If memory size has been changed, re...board. 1. System board. 1. Failing bits: nnnn. Backup battery. 3. System board. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. 44 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Reinstall the operation system...
...Allocation error for device. Invalid system configuration data. Hibernation error. Load "Setup Defaults" in sequence 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. 1. Backup battery. 3. System board. The device you want to boot from. If memory size has been changed, re...board. 1. System board. 1. Failing bits: nnnn. Backup battery. 3. System board. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. Load "Setup Defaults" in boot order. 44 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Reinstall the operation system...
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...battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Starter Edition (32 bit) v 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 SL400, SL400c..., SL500, and SL500c 51 Table 7. Specifications (continued) Feature Description PCI Express Mini Card v ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III v Intel WiFi...
...battery (9 cells) 2.6 Ah AC adapter v 65-watt type v 90-watt type Preinstalled operating system v Windows XP Professional v Windows Vista® Starter Edition (32 bit) v 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 SL400, SL400c..., SL500, and SL500c 51 Table 7. Specifications (continued) Feature Description PCI Express Mini Card v ThinkPad 11b/g Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter III v Intel WiFi...
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...Green: The computer is resuming normal operation. 7 Battery status Green: The battery has more than 5% charge. Blinking green (slow): The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Note: The battery may continue until the battery is continuing. Note: If the computer is ...operating on , and the radio link is ready for use . status Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 9 Wireless Green: The wireless WAN or WiMAX feature is on , and the radio link is ready for use . ThinkPad SL400, SL400c...
...Green: The computer is resuming normal operation. 7 Battery status Green: The battery has more than 5% charge. Blinking green (slow): The battery has between 5% and 20% charge. Note: The battery may continue until the battery is continuing. Note: If the computer is ...operating on , and the radio link is ready for use . status Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 9 Wireless Green: The wireless WAN or WiMAX feature is on , and the radio link is ready for use . ThinkPad SL400, SL400c...
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... Keyboard 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> PM Memory. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance...Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Table 9. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics ...
... Keyboard 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> PM Memory. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance...Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Table 9. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Diagnostics --> Video Adapter 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics ...
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...any FRUs that have to observe the following general rules: 1. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Before touching it in the direction as given by the arrow in removing and replacing a FRU....untrained person runs the risk of the page. When turning a screw to service any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 139. 8. When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing....
...any FRUs that have to observe the following general rules: 1. Verify this by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Before touching it in the direction as given by the arrow in removing and replacing a FRU....untrained person runs the risk of the page. When turning a screw to service any notes that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 139. 8. When replacing a FRU, use in the drawing....
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Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. 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 . Any other battery could ignite or explode. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 63 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position.
Table 11. Removal steps of the slot. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack in the parts list for your computer. 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 . Any other battery could ignite or explode. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 63 Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the locked position.
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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 SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 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 SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover and HDD 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 65 v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on page 63 Attention: v Do not drop... the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it .
... cause damage and permanent loss of HDD cover and HDD 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 65 v Before removing the drive, have the user make a backup copy of all the information on page 63 Attention: v Do not drop... the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on it .
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Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 1 2 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 2 1 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 67 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 15.
Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 1 2 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 2 1 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 67 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 15.
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... fixed in SLOT-1 ( b : upper slot). 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 67 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT...-0 ( a : lower slot), but not in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is used on page 67 Table 16.
... fixed in SLOT-1 ( b : upper slot). 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 67 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT...-0 ( a : lower slot), but not in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Press the DIMM firmly, and pivot it until it is used on page 67 Table 16.
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...arrow. Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables or two connector jacks in direction of PCI Express Mini Card (full size) for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for wireless LAN/WiMAX In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using ...; 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 69 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 67 Table 17.
...arrow. Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables or two connector jacks in direction of PCI Express Mini Card (full size) for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for wireless LAN/WiMAX In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using ...; 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 69 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 67 Table 17.