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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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... 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 ... 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 67 1060 DIMM 68 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX 69 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for...
... 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 ... 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 67 1060 DIMM 68 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX 69 1080 PCI Express Mini Card for...
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... 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...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...
... 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...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...
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Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. 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 ...and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided...
Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. 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 ...and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v About this manual along with ThinkPad products. v The product-specific section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a ThinkPad product, be sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is divided...
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vi ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... a hazardous position. Never move suddenly or twist when you start the machine, make sure that is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Place removed covers and other conditions that you are fastened or rolled up with your leg muscles; Make sure that can...
... a hazardous position. Never move suddenly or twist when you start the machine, make sure that is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Place removed covers and other conditions that you are fastened or rolled up with your leg muscles; Make sure that can...
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... and machine damage. Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Pumps - Power supply units - Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective...
... and machine damage. Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person to get medical aid. 4 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Pumps - Power supply units - Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. - v Do not service the following parts with the reflective...
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v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the part from touching your body. Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Note: ...
v Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to guard against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Prevent the part from touching your body. Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Note: ...
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... procédures décrites. 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 und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecució...
... procédures décrites. 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 und Einstellelemente anders als hier festgesetzt verwendet, kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten. El uso de controles o ajustes o la ejecució...
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... formatting. Important notice for the computer you are very sensitive. If more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
... formatting. Important notice for the computer you are very sensitive. If more than one error code is listed in the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...- hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v eSupport can be used to view the complete list of service parts by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. Under... be returned in PEW). Type in the eSupport record under SYSTEM DETAILS. The 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. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, ...
...- hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v eSupport can be used to view the complete list of service parts by Document Type" select PARTS INFORMATION. Under... be returned in PEW). Type in the eSupport record under SYSTEM DETAILS. The 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. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, ...
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... list: The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the spindle of service __ 3. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force...
... list: The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: v Missing parts might indicate that you attach to excessive force, or dropped. 24 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v If the spindle of service __ 3. Following is covered under warranty: v LCD panel cracked from the application of excessive force...
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...DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can start the utility by the supervisor password. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the computer. Follow the instructions on page 39. Note: If a supervisor password only has been set by running the... after the password is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: When you will need to enter the BIOS Setup...
...DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can start the utility by the supervisor password. If an error code appears, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the computer. Follow the instructions on page 39. Note: If a supervisor password only has been set by running the... after the password is available on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic diskette, follow the instruction on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Note: When you will need to enter the BIOS Setup...
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... 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 system information ... 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.
... 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 system information ... 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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... system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used , replace the port replicator. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. If...during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on , check the power cord 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. General checkout 29
... system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following: v Replace the system board. Remove the battery pack. 3. v If the power problem occurs only when the ThinkPad Essential Port Replicator is used , replace the port replicator. If the voltage is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Note: Noise from the computer. 2. If...during operation, go to "Checking operational charging" on , check the power cord 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. General checkout 29
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... voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. Reinstall the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. If it may not be 4 to 30 K . To check your battery, move your cursor to the next...
... voltage between battery terminals 5 and 7. Reinstall the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual See the following : 1. If it may not be 4 to 30 K . To check your battery, move your cursor to the next...
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