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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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... (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...120 1320 Frame R (magnesium frame assembly), I/O board, I/O board FPC, DC-in connector, small board, and base cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 122 2010 LCD front bezel 125 2020 Inverter card or LED control card . . . . 126 2030 Integrated camera 128 2040 Wireless...
... (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...120 1320 Frame R (magnesium frame assembly), I/O board, I/O board FPC, DC-in connector, small board, and base cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 122 2010 LCD front bezel 125 2020 Inverter card or LED control card . . . . 126 2030 Integrated camera 128 2040 Wireless...
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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. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use...
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. The manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® products. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with ThinkPad products. Use...
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Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 1 2 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 2 1 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 67 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 15.
Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 1 2 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 14. Removal steps of DIMM slot cover Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them . 1 2 1 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 67 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 15.
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...Make sure that it snaps into the socket. 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of the DIMM into the place. b a When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM 1 1 2 ...DIMM is firmly fixed in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and 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...
...Make sure that it snaps into the socket. 1060 DIMM For access, remove these FRUs in the slot and does not move easily. 68 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of the DIMM into the place. b a When installing: Insert the notched end of DIMM 1 1 2 ...DIMM is firmly fixed in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and 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...
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Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card (full size) for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for wireless LAN/WiMAX In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) ... fingers and gently unplug them in step 1 . 3 1 3 2 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 69 Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables or two connector jacks in direction of the arrow. 1070 PCI Express Mini Card...
Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card (full size) for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for wireless LAN/WiMAX In step 1 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) ... fingers and gently unplug them in step 1 . 3 1 3 2 Step 3 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 69 Note: Some models might have only two antenna cables or two connector jacks in direction of the arrow. 1070 PCI Express Mini Card...
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Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 63 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 2 1 74 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 Table 20.
Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 63 v "1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) Note: Loosen the screws 1 , but do not remove them. 2 1 74 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual 1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 67 Table 20.
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Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) (continued) In step 3 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug ... black cable with red label into the jack labeled MAIN, and the black cable with blue label into the jack labeled AUX on the card. 5 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 75
Table 20. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) (continued) In step 3 , unplug the jacks by using the removal tool antenna RF connector (P/N: 08K7159) or pick the connectors with your fingers and gently unplug ... black cable with red label into the jack labeled MAIN, and the black cable with blue label into the jack labeled AUX on the card. 5 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 75
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1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) Note: Loosen the screws 2 , but do not remove them. 2 2 1 2 2 3 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 77 Removal steps of thermal door for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 22.
1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) Note: Loosen the screws 2 , but do not remove them. 2 2 1 2 2 3 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 77 Removal steps of thermal door for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove this FRU: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 Table 22.
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...FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 76 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 77 Table 23. Removal steps of the fan can cause distortion or deformation and ...imperfect contact with components. 78 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling of fan assembly 2 2 2 2 1 2 Step ...
...FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 76 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 77 Table 23. Removal steps of the fan can cause distortion or deformation and ...imperfect contact with components. 78 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Improper handling of fan assembly 2 2 2 2 1 2 Step ...
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... CPU thermal module For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 76 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 77 v "1120 Fan assembly" on page 78 Table 25. Improper handling of CPU thermal module 4 2 1 3 Step 1 to...
... CPU thermal module For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 76 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 77 v "1120 Fan assembly" on page 78 Table 25. Improper handling of CPU thermal module 4 2 1 3 Step 1 to...
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... 27. 1140 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 76 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 77 v "1120 Fan assembly" on page 78 v "1130 CPU thermal module" on the CPU socket a , and then...
... 27. 1140 CPU For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 76 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 77 v "1120 Fan assembly" on page 78 v "1130 CPU thermal module" on the CPU socket a , and then...
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... rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. 1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove these FRUs in this section, which are the same for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 2 1 2 21 Step 1 Icon 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) M2 × 12 mm, wafer...
... rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. 1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove these FRUs in this section, which are the same for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 2 1 2 21 Step 1 Icon 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) M2 × 12 mm, wafer...
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Removal steps of palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) (continued) 3 3 4 4 4 5 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 87 Table 29.
Removal steps of palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) (continued) 3 3 4 4 4 5 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 87 Table 29.
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1170 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 30. Removal steps of BDC-2.1 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connector is attached firmly. 88 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
1170 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1) For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 30. Removal steps of BDC-2.1 1 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) When installing: Make sure that connector is attached firmly. 88 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Removal steps of Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter Note: Step 1 is only for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for the models with Intel Turbo Memory Minicard, skip step 1 . 2 1 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) For Japan M2 × 3 mm,... Color Black Other than Japan M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 89 1180 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030...
Removal steps of Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter Note: Step 1 is only for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for the models with Intel Turbo Memory Minicard, skip step 1 . 2 1 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) For Japan M2 × 3 mm,... Color Black Other than Japan M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) 0.189 Nm (1.85 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 89 1180 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030...
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... installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 92 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. 1200 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery... pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 33...
... installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. 92 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. 1200 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery... pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 33...
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For ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c, skip step 1 . 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 93 1210 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 86 Table 34. Removal steps of keyboard Note: Step 1 is only for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c.
For ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c, skip step 1 . 1 Step 1 Icon Screw (quantity) M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 93 1210 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 86 Table 34. Removal steps of keyboard Note: Step 1 is only for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c.
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... (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 93 Table 36. Removal steps of top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 77 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Color...
... (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 93 Table 36. Removal steps of top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 77 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 1 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (6) Color...
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Table 36. Step 3 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 4 M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 5 M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 98 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) (continued) 5 3 5 4 In step 2 , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guide.
Table 36. Step 3 Screw (quantity) Color M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 4 M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Silver 5 M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 98 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) (continued) 5 3 5 4 In step 2 , release the wireless antenna cables from the cable guide.