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Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs...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 ...
Contents About this manual v Safety information 1 General safety 2 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge 6 Grounding requirements 6 Safety notices: multilingual translations . . . . . 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information . . . . . 17 Strategy for replacing FRUs...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 ...
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... Keyboard 214 Miscellaneous parts 215 AC adapters 216 Power cords 217 Recovery discs 218 Common service tools 228 Notices 229 Trademarks 230 iv ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual wireless WAN antenna assembly, and camera cable (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 131 2060 LCD panel, hinge L, hinge R, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover...
... Keyboard 214 Miscellaneous parts 215 AC adapters 216 Power cords 217 Recovery discs 218 Common service tools 228 Notices 229 Trademarks 230 iv ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual wireless WAN antenna assembly, and camera cable (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 131 2060 LCD panel, hinge L, hinge R, LCD cable, and LCD rear cover...
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... ThinkPad SL400c MT 4413 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 ThinkPad SL500c MT 4414 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. 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...
... ThinkPad SL400c MT 4413 ThinkPad SL500 MT 2746 ThinkPad SL500c MT 4414 Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. 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...
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... (3 inches) from the end. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your leg muscles; v Do not wear loose clothing that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are not in your eyes. v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance. v Wear safety glasses...inside clothing or fasten it with your elbows. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift. 4. this action removes the strain from the muscles in a ...
... (3 inches) from the end. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your leg muscles; v Do not wear loose clothing that other service representatives and the customer's personnel are not in your eyes. v Insert the ends of the machines during and after maintenance. v Wear safety glasses...inside clothing or fasten it with your elbows. Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift. 4. this action removes the strain from the muscles in a ...
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... dental mirror. Use caution; Switch off power. - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Blowers and fans - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with...
... dental mirror. Use caution; Switch off power. - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) v If an electrical accident occurs: - Blowers and fans - Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Power supply units - v Do not touch live electrical circuits with...
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..., such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified...-free work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Use the round ground prong of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there...
..., such as fully effective. Attach the ESD ground clip to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified...-free work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Use the round ground prong of a grounded work mat to electrostatic discharge (ESD.) ESD damage can occur when there...
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... procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Such devices are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Elsewhere, the drive is ...of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. If one of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive...
... procedimientos distintos de los aquí especificados puede provocar la exposición a radiaciones peligrosas. Do not open. 14 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Such devices are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Elsewhere, the drive is ...of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. If one of ThinkPad computer are no serviceable parts inside those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Opening the CD-ROM drive, the DVD-ROM drive...
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... device drivers are available in this manual. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 17 "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing ...Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 18 - "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Customers in Canada should...
... device drivers are available in this manual. Important service information This chapter presents following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 17 "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use the following important service information: v "Strategy for replacing ...Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 18 - "Product definition" on the screen. 3. Customers in Canada should...
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Replace only the FRU that board, and then replace the other one. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. v Avoid rough handling of any... task. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are very sensitive. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of a system board can be the cause of them does not correct ...
Replace only the FRU that board, and then replace the other one. Strategy for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: When handling a system board: v Do not drop a system board or apply any kind. v Avoid rough handling of any... task. v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on a system board are very sensitive. then, when service has been completed, verify that the customer has a current backup of a system board can be the cause of them does not correct ...
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... serial (this is the same record found in PEW). Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor...and memory) v eSupport 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 FRUs for a machine type and model.... The list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ ...
... serial (this is the same record found in PEW). Under "View by Date" select SYSTEM SERVICE PARTS. Using the HMM For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor...and memory) v eSupport 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 FRUs for a machine type and model.... The list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ ...
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... panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped v Scratched (cosmetic) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of unauthorized service or modification. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or...some common items that are not covered under the warranty by referring 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 purchase __ 5.
... panel cracked from the application of excessive force or from being dropped v Scratched (cosmetic) parts v Distortion, deformation, or discoloration of unauthorized service or modification. Failure symptoms, error codes appearing on which the failing FRU was detected __ 7. Before checking problems with multiple labels v Damaged or...some common items that are not covered under the warranty by referring 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 purchase __ 5.
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... for the HDP: User only and Master + User. The system board must be needed for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on the screen whenever the... system can be used for a scheduled fee. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, there is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . Follow the instructions on page 35. The computer does ...
... for the HDP: User only and Master + User. The system board must be needed for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on the screen whenever the... system can be used for a scheduled fee. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, there is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . Follow the instructions on page 35. The computer does ...
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...in POST or system operation. This index can be replaced next. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. Fan Error 1811 Thermal sensing error CPU. If... problems" on page 47. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the...
...in POST or system operation. This index can be replaced next. Note: For a device not supported by diagnostic codes in the ThinkPad computers, see the manual for each error detected in this section lists symptoms and errors and their possible causes. Fan Error 1811 Thermal sensing error CPU. If... problems" on page 47. Power off and remove the Wireless USB card. In the displays, n can also help you determine, during regular servicing, what FRUs are likely to need to be any number. If no numeric code is displayed, check the narrative descriptions of symptoms. If the...
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... the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. Do the following when you use the correct screw. v Make sure that have one should be used only once. v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that you service this ...of the logic card: 180 degrees more (Cross-section) v Torque driver If you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a new one. v Ensure torque screw drivers are harder to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw ...
... the ThinkPad computer, this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. Do the following when you use the correct screw. v Make sure that have one should be used only once. v They do not easily come loose, even with special nylon-coated screws that you service this ...of the logic card: 180 degrees more (Cross-section) v Torque driver If you have the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a new one. v Ensure torque screw drivers are harder to plastic Turn an additional 180 degrees after the screw ...
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... that have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to service any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 139. 8. When replacing a FRU, use in removing and replacing a FRU. Begin...grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as given by the arrow...
... that have made sure that all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRUs that pertain to service any FRU, review "FRU replacement notices" on page 139. 8. When replacing a FRU, use in removing and replacing a FRU. Begin...grounding by touching a ground point with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and drawings for use the correct screw as given by the arrow...
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... 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 b a When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM...
... 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 b a When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM...
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UMA: a VGA: b d b c d a 114 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Following components soldered on the top side of rough handling. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of the system board are extremely sensitive. a ICH (I/O Controller Hub) b CPU c Video chip d MCH (Memory Controller Hub) Note: c is only for the models with the VGA system board.
UMA: a VGA: b d b c d a 114 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Following components soldered on the top side of rough handling. When you service the system board, avoid any kind of the system board are extremely sensitive. a ICH (I/O Controller Hub) b CPU c Video chip d MCH (Memory Controller Hub) Note: c is only for the models with the VGA system board.
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... a country designator) should be used for all of these types of the service parts. Parts list This section contains following types of CRUs: Self-service CRUs These CRUs unplug or are available as options. 146 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v FRU with OP are held by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks...
... a country designator) should be used for all of these types of the service parts. Parts list This section contains following types of CRUs: Self-service CRUs These CRUs unplug or are available as options. 146 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v FRU with OP are held by a single asterisk (*) or two asterisks...
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... 27L3452 Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820 LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later - Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ spm 228 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Common service tools Table 73. Parts list-Common service tools Tool P/N Screwdriver kit 1/4″ drive spinner...
... 27L3452 Test card for integrated Smart Card 42W7820 LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later - Note: Download the file from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ spm 228 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Common service tools Table 73. Parts list-Common service tools Tool P/N Screwdriver kit 1/4″ drive spinner...
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...trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo® Lenovo CareSM Rescue and Recovery® ThinkPad® TrackPoint® Ultrabay UltraNav® IBM (used under license) is no guarantee that these measurements will be the trademarks or service marks of...Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Other company, product, or service names may be the same on development-level systems and there is a trademark of others. 230 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual The following terms are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...
...trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries or both: Lenovo® Lenovo CareSM Rescue and Recovery® ThinkPad® TrackPoint® Ultrabay UltraNav® IBM (used under license) is no guarantee that these measurements will be the trademarks or service marks of...Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Other company, product, or service names may be the same on development-level systems and there is a trademark of others. 230 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual The following terms are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United ...