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ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric 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 54 Fn key combinations 56 FRU...
... Symptom-to-FRU index 39 Numeric 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 54 Fn key combinations 56 FRU...
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... LCD rear cover assembly (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 136 Locations 139 Front view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 139 Rear view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) . . 141 Bottom view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 142 Front view (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 143 Rear view (for ThinkPad SL500 and 500c) . . . 145 Bottom view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 129 2050 Wireless LAN antenna assembly...
... LCD rear cover assembly (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 136 Locations 139 Front view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 139 Rear view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) . . 141 Bottom view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 142 Front view (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 143 Rear view (for ThinkPad SL500 and 500c) . . . 145 Bottom view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 129 2050 Wireless LAN antenna assembly...
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...ThinkPad SL400 MT 2743 ThinkPad SL400c MT 4413 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 ThinkPad SL500c MT 4414 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo... 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. v The product-...
...ThinkPad SL400 MT 2743 ThinkPad SL400c MT 4413 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 ThinkPad SL500c MT 4414 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo... 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. v The product-...
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vi ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
vi ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... toolcase away from walk areas so that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up with your hair is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If your leg muscles; v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you attempt to...
... toolcase away from walk areas so that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up with your hair is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If your leg muscles; v Do not wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you attempt to...
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do not become a victim yourself. - Blowers and fans - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Pumps - ...
do not become a victim yourself. - Blowers and fans - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Pumps - ...
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... into the product. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Protect against your clothing. v Use the black side of the electrical outlet can occur when there is desirable but...
... into the product. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: v Keep the parts in charge between objects. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Protect against your clothing. v Use the black side of the electrical outlet can occur when there is desirable but...
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...DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. El uso de controles o ajustes o la ...ROM drive. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Werden Steuer- If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser ...
...DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is installed, note the following: CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or performance of ThinkPad computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. El uso de controles o ajustes o la ...ROM drive. L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure diverse da quelle specificate possono provocare l'esposizione a. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Werden Steuer- If one of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser ...
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... if the symptoms change. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the screen to -FRU Index for replacing a system board Some components mounted...
... if the symptoms change. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual This will cause all customer data on the screen to -FRU Index for replacing a system board Some components mounted...
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v Authorized IBM Business Partners can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found ... memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Type in the Eclaim record under SYSTEM DETAILS. The list of...
v Authorized IBM Business Partners can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v To view the complete list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial (this is the same record found ... memory) Use the HMM as a back-up to PEW and eSupport to view the complete list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. Type in the Eclaim record under SYSTEM DETAILS. The list of...
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...) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date...
...) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of the cosmetic parts v Plastic parts, latches, pins, or connectors that have been subjected to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Failing FRU name and part number __ 8. v If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Date...
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... you test one of these devices, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the procedure. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on page 49. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on page 39. Diagnostics.... Insert the PC-Doctor disc into the optical drive; To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following Web site: http://www...
... you test one of these devices, you need to initialize the computer setup by use of the procedure. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on page 49. Select Diagnostics with the TrackPoint® pointer. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on page 39. Diagnostics.... Insert the PC-Doctor disc into the optical drive; To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the following Web site: http://www...
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... 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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting ... 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 your computer.
... 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 run the test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting ... 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 your computer.
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... Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following : 1. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on ...Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. If you suspect a power problem, see the ...
... Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following : 1. v If the computer does not charge during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on ...Measure the output voltage at the plug of the AC adapter for correct continuity and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable. If you suspect a power problem, see the ...
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... the battery pack and let it . Then reinstall the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. To check your battery, move your cursor to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. Note: If the battery pack becomes...
... the battery pack and let it . Then reinstall the battery pack. Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. To check your battery, move your cursor to + 12.6 Ground (-) 3. Note: If the battery pack becomes...
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... pack" on page 91). 5. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. General checkout 31 Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup...
... pack" on page 91). 5. See the following : 1. v If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. General checkout 31 Red (+) Black (-) Wire Red Black Voltage (V dc) +2.5 to +3.2 Ground v If the voltage is not correct, replace the backup...