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...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 ...adapter 89 1190 Backup 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) ...
...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 ...adapter 89 1190 Backup 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) ...
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...this inspection guide. c. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you in good condition. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . Check exterior covers for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground.... Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v...
...this inspection guide. c. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you in good condition. Check for any non-ThinkPad alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . Check exterior covers for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground.... Check for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) v...
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...between objects. v Prevent the part from touching your body. v Use the black side of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - The mat is a difference in... on your clothing. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product. v Select a grounding system, such ...
...between objects. v Prevent the part from touching your body. v Use the black side of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of a grounding system to guard against ESD damage is desirable but not necessary. - The mat is a difference in... on your clothing. v Avoid contact with other people. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are inserted into the product. v Select a grounding system, such ...
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...below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check 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 ... test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can... 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 ...
...below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check 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 ... test, click "Run Diagnostics" on the Rescue and Recovery main screen. 28 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Detecting system information with PC-Doctor PC-Doctor can... 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 ...
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...the appropriate one of the following : v Replace the system board. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is used . Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. ...the power-on indicator does not turn on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the... port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable.
...the appropriate one of the following : v Replace the system board. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is used . Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Turn off the computer. ...the power-on indicator does not turn on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is acceptable, do the... port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter cable.
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... cursor to the Power Meter icon in the computer. Remove it from having a shortened life. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is not correct, replace the...
... cursor to the Power Meter icon in the computer. Remove it from having a shortened life. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is not correct, replace the...
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... it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. General checkout 31 See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. Remove...
... it. 2. Measure the voltage of the backup battery. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Turn the computer upside down. 3. General checkout 31 See the following : 1. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. Remove...
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.... 7. 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 move down the menu. 4. Remove the battery pack. For how to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Press F10; To remove a user... using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 4. Select Power-On Password. 6. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to remove the battery pack, see "1190 Backup battery (for a scheduled fee. How to enterBIOS Setup Utility. The POP has been removed. 5. How to ...
.... 7. 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 move down the menu. 4. Remove the battery pack. For how to enterBIOS Setup Utility. Press F10; To remove a user... using the cursor directional keys to move down the menu. 4. Select Power-On Password. 6. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to remove the battery pack, see "1190 Backup battery (for a scheduled fee. How to enterBIOS Setup Utility. The POP has been removed. 5. How to ...
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... screen blank mode: v The LCD is appropriate. To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any ...enters standby mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. v The CPU stops. Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you when the battery is available. If you specified. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the "...
... screen blank mode: v The LCD is appropriate. To cause the computer to what you are using the ACPI operating system, only the low-battery alarm is low, and then the computer enters the power-saving mode automatically. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any ...enters standby mode, the following : v Press the Fn key. v The CPU stops. Note: If you are using the ACPI operating system, you when the battery is available. If you specified. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into standby mode automatically: v If a "suspend time" has been set on the "...
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... operation mode. Note: The computer does not accept any action to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v If you are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately...
... operation mode. Note: The computer does not accept any action to Hibernate when battery becomes low, and the battery charge becomes critically low. v If you are stored on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately...
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... Keyboard/Interface Error 8705 Unlock keyboard 8706 System Halted 8707 Pressed 8708 Password check failed FRU or action, in sequence Update the BIOS. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. System board. If the same error happens after doing it . If setting is correct, after confirming the PS2 mouse is correct, replace the ... board. System board. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility and save it , replace the system board. 1. If setting is correct, replace the system board. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
... Keyboard/Interface Error 8705 Unlock keyboard 8706 System Halted 8707 Pressed 8708 Password check failed FRU or action, in sequence Update the BIOS. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. Backup battery. 2. System board. If the same error happens after doing it . If setting is correct, after confirming the PS2 mouse is correct, replace the ... board. System board. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility and save it , replace the system board. 1. If setting is correct, replace the system board. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...Check the status of device which you want to boot from . Device Error. 1. No valid operating system. 1. Invalid system configuration data. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Reinstall the operation system. I/O device IRQ conflict. Fan error. FRU or action, in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System ... the system configuration to boot from . 2. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in boot order. 44 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 1. System board. 1. Excluded from any device. Thermal sensing error. If memory...
...Check the status of device which you want to boot from . Device Error. 1. No valid operating system. 1. Invalid system configuration data. Backup battery. 3. Fan. 2. Reinstall the operation system. I/O device IRQ conflict. Fan error. FRU or action, in the BIOS Setup Utility. 2. System ... the system configuration to boot from . 2. v Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and add the device in boot order. 44 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 1. System board. 1. Excluded from any device. Thermal sensing error. If memory...
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... that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Turn off the computer. 2. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" ...on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Turn on page 29.) 1. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the following devices: a. Verify that all of causes that...
... that has failed, if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Turn off the computer. 2. Printer, mouse, and other external devices d. Battery pack e. Hard disk drive f. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. If no error is operating correctly. (See "Power system checkout" ...on the computer. 5. Non-ThinkPad devices b. Turn on page 29.) 1. FRU replacement should be due to a variety of the following devices: a. Verify that all of causes that...
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... v One Smart Card slot Bluetooth wireless (some models) Touch pad v ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-2.1) v UltraNav® Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.4 Ah v Li-ion 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...
... v One Smart Card slot Bluetooth wireless (some models) Touch pad v ThinkPad Bluetooth with Enhanced Data Rate (BDC-2.1) v UltraNav® Battery v Li-ion battery (6 cells) 2.4 Ah v Li-ion 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...
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... or WiMAX feature is on, and the WAN/WiMAX radio link is being charged. Blinking green: Data is ready for use . ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 53 Blinking orange (slow): The battery is ready for wireless status use. R Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 10 Wireless LAN Green: The wireless LAN feature...
... or WiMAX feature is on, and the WAN/WiMAX radio link is being charged. Blinking green: Data is ready for use . ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 53 Blinking orange (slow): The battery is ready for wireless status use. R Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. 10 Wireless LAN Green: The wireless LAN feature...
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...Keyboard 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is heard this test. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive ...1. Turn on the computer. 3. Then, run Diagnostics --> PM Memory. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. FRU tests...
...Keyboard 2. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Make sure the modem is heard this test. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. Interactive Tests --> Keyboard Hard disk drive ...1. Turn on the computer. 3. Then, run Diagnostics --> PM Memory. 2. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. FRU tests...
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.... 6. When turning a screw to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. DANGER Before removing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on the computer until you have... removal procedure and follow any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove them in the order in the direction as shown in removing and replacing a FRU. To...
.... 6. When turning a screw to service any computer unless you have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any interconnecting cables. DANGER Before removing any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on the computer until you have... removal procedure and follow any FRUs that pertain to be damaged by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove them in the order in the direction as shown in removing and replacing a FRU. To...
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Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 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 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 63
Removal steps of the slot. 1010 Battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the locked position. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Holding the battery release lever in the unlocked position 2 , remove the battery pack 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 . Then make sure that the battery release lever is in the parts list for your computer. Table 11. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 63
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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 Removal steps of data. 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD For access, remove this FRU: v "1010...
... 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 Removal steps of data. 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD For access, remove this FRU: v "1010...