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...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 replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery... pack 63 1020 Optical drive 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD . . 65 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 67 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c ...
...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 replacement notices 58 Screw notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery... pack 63 1020 Optical drive 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD . . 65 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 67 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c ...
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... is supplied when you turn on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the computer. 5. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : 1....AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do ...
... is supplied when you turn on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the computer. 5. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : 1....AC adapter" v "Checking operational charging" on page 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on the computer. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do ...
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... a while. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is still not charged, go to 30 K . Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual ...If the voltage is displayed. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may ...
... a while. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged or from the computer and leave it is still not charged, go to 30 K . Power off the computer. 2. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual ...If the voltage is displayed. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may ...
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... (+) 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 backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter...
... (+) 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 backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. See the following : 1. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 63). 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter...
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...CURRENT Password field. 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 backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 63. 3. Press F1 while Hard Disk locked, enter user password...is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91. 4. How to remove the battery pack, see "1190 Backup battery (for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the power-on the screen, ...
...CURRENT Password field. 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 backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on page 63. 3. Press F1 while Hard Disk locked, enter user password...is selected and the user HDP has been forgotten and cannot be replaced for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91. 4. How to remove the battery pack, see "1190 Backup battery (for a scheduled fee. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. For how to remove the power-on the screen, ...
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...correct, after confirming the PS2 keyboard is correct, replace the system board. System board. If the error continues, check these FRUs: 1. System board. Backup battery. 2. System board. System board. Backup battery. 2. System board. 1. Keyboard. Backup battery. 2. If the same error happens after doing...8706 System Halted 8707 Pressed 8708 Password check failed FRU or action, in sequence Update the BIOS. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 2. System board. Run BIOS Setup Utility and save it , check ...
...correct, after confirming the PS2 keyboard is correct, replace the system board. System board. If the error continues, check these FRUs: 1. System board. Backup battery. 2. System board. System board. Backup battery. 2. System board. 1. Keyboard. Backup battery. 2. If the same error happens after doing...8706 System Halted 8707 Pressed 8708 Password check failed FRU or action, in sequence Update the BIOS. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual System board. 2. System board. Run BIOS Setup Utility and save it , check ...
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...such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Verify that the power supply being used at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. System board b. If.... (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If no defects). Non-ThinkPad devices b. Hard disk drive f. Replace any FRUs. 3. LCD assembly Related service information 47 PC Cards 4. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. DIMM...
...such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Verify that the power supply being used at a time (do not replace a nondefective FRU): a. Battery pack e. Optical disk or diskette in loop mode at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. System board b. If.... (See "Power system checkout" on the computer. 5. Run the diagnostic test for damage. If no defects). Non-ThinkPad devices b. Hard disk drive f. Replace any FRUs. 3. LCD assembly Related service information 47 PC Cards 4. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. DIMM...
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Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Turn on ...ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Make sure the modem is heard this case, turn off and turn , and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery...
Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. PC Card slot Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> PCMCIA ExpressCard slot Keyboard 1. Turn on ...ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests FRU Applicable test System board 1. Make sure the modem is heard this case, turn off and turn , and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test Memory 1. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery...
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...in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing. 7. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that all screws, springs, and other small parts... Do not try to be damaged by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual When replacing a FRU, use in removing and replacing a FRU. Before touching it in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing. ...
...in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing. 7. Attention: After replacing a FRU, do not turn off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any notes that all screws, springs, and other small parts... Do not try to be damaged by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual When replacing a FRU, use in removing and replacing a FRU. Before touching it in the direction as given by the arrow in the drawing. ...
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...fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 Note: In models..., which are the same for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 1 2 2 1 Step 1 Icon 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 84 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
...fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 Note: In models..., which are the same for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 1 2 2 1 Step 1 Icon 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 84 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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..., nylon-coated (4) Color Black Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 86 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on...
..., nylon-coated (4) Color Black Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 86 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on...
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... by no more than two screws. v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is identified by more than two screws. An N in U. v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as options. 146 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Examples of these models, unless...power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v A RoHS compliant FRU is an Optional-service CRU. v FRU with OP are specified. two asterisks (**) means that the part is identified by an access panel that the part is not a RoHS compliant FRU. ThinkPad computers contain the ...
... by no more than two screws. v A CRU (customer replaceable unit) is identified by more than two screws. An N in U. v FRUs marked with specific models listed and described as options. 146 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Examples of these models, unless...power cord, a battery, and a hard disk drive. v A RoHS compliant FRU is an Optional-service CRU. v FRU with OP are specified. two asterisks (**) means that the part is identified by an access panel that the part is not a RoHS compliant FRU. ThinkPad computers contain the ...
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...Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 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... pack 63 1020 Optical drive 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD . . 65 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400) . . 67 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500) . . 67 1060 DIMM...
...Lenovo 2008 No-beep symptoms 45 LCD-related symptoms 46 Intermittent problems 47 Undetermined problems 47 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 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... pack 63 1020 Optical drive 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD . . 65 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400) . . 67 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500) . . 67 1060 DIMM...
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... turn on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following... and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400 and SL500" on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the computer does not charge ...
... turn on the computer. 5. Check that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is acceptable, do the following... and installation. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400 and SL500" on page 30 To check the AC adapter, do the following: 1. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. v If the computer does not charge ...
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... on . If the voltage is displayed. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). under this condition the battery pack can charge to room temperature. After it cools down, reinstall and...
... on . If the voltage is displayed. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is more than +11.0 V dc, measure the resistance between battery terminals 1 (+) and 7 (-). under this condition the battery pack can charge to room temperature. After it cools down, reinstall and...
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.... 2. 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. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400)" on page 63). 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Measure the voltage of the backup...
.... 2. 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. Remove the battery pack (see "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400)" on page 63). 4. v If the backup battery discharges quickly after replacement, replace the system board. Checking the backup battery Do the following figure. Measure the voltage of the backup...
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.... 2. Turn on the computer. 2. then enter the SVP. 3. then, in the Enter CURRENT Password field. The hard disk drive can be replaced for ThinkPad SL400)" on password To remove a POP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following : 1. ... to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move down the menu. 4. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the screen,...
.... 2. Turn on the computer. 2. then enter the SVP. 3. then, in the Enter CURRENT Password field. The hard disk drive can be replaced for ThinkPad SL400)" on password To remove a POP that has been forgotten, when the SVP and the master HDP are known, do the following : 1. ... to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move down the menu. 4. When the ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to enterBIOS Setup Utility. For how to remove the backup battery, see "1010 Battery pack" on the screen,...
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...FRUs: 1. System board. System board. Backup battery. 2. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. If setting is correct, replace the system board. Keyboard. Table 1. Backup battery. 2. If setting is correct, after confirming ...battery. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility and save it . System board. If the same error happens after doing it , check these FRUs: 1. System board. Confirm that the keyboard cable is connected correctly. System board. 1. System board. System board. Backup battery. 2. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500...
...FRUs: 1. System board. System board. Backup battery. 2. Run interactive tests of the keyboard and the auxiliary input device. If setting is correct, replace the system board. Keyboard. Table 1. Backup battery. 2. If setting is correct, after confirming ...battery. 2. Run BIOS Setup Utility and save it . System board. If the same error happens after doing it , check these FRUs: 1. System board. Confirm that the keyboard cable is connected correctly. System board. 1. System board. System board. Backup battery. 2. System board. 42 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500...
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..., if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, ...least 10 times. 2. Verify that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Hard disk drive f.... whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: ...Battery pack e. Turn off the computer. 2. Devices attached to a variety of the failure is not operating, follow these procedures to do not replace... FRU replacement should be due to the docking station or the ...
..., if wrong devices are supported by the FRU code. Replace any error is detected, do with a hardware defect, ...least 10 times. 2. Verify that no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Hard disk drive f.... whether the problem has been solved. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time (do the following devices: ...Battery pack e. Turn off the computer. 2. Devices attached to a variety of the failure is not operating, follow these procedures to do not replace... FRU replacement should be due to the docking station or the ...
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... The following tests in turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1....program. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 54 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. To diagnose the... drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. ...
... The following tests in turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Systemboard Power Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> AC Adapter, Battery 1 (Battery2) LCD unit 1. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1....program. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 54 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 9. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> ExpressCard slot. 1. To diagnose the... drive or Ultrabay hard disk drive. 6. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Replace the modem jack and the modem card in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. ...
