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...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...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) 100 1250 LCD unit (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c...
...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...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) 100 1250 LCD unit (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c...
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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 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. 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 2 1 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 67 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. 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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... end of DIMM 1 1 2 Note: If only one 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...
... end of DIMM 1 1 2 Note: If only one 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...
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... direction of PCI Express Mini Card (full size) for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 Table 17. 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX For access, remove these FRUs 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... with your 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 Removal steps of the arrow.
... direction of PCI Express Mini Card (full size) for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 Table 17. 1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX For access, remove these FRUs 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... with your 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 Removal steps of the arrow.
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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 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 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 Table 20.
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 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 Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 67 Table 20.
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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. 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
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1120 Fan assembly 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 Table 23. Improper handling of fan assembly 2 2 2 2 1 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) Color...
1120 Fan assembly 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 Table 23. Improper handling of fan assembly 2 2 2 2 1 2 Step 2 Screw (quantity) M2 × 4 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (5) Color...
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1130 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 4 Screw...
1130 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 4 Screw...
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... ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 83 Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow 1 to secure the CPU. then remove the CPU. 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"...
... ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 83 Removal steps of CPU Rotate the head of the screw in the direction shown by arrow 1 to secure the CPU. then remove the CPU. 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"...
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... section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. 1160 Palm rest (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-...head, 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 Table 29. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010...
... section, which are the same for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm rest FRU. 1160 Palm rest (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-...head, 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 Table 29. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010...
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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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...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 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page ...65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 86 Table 31....
...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 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page ...65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 86 Table 31....
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... these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 33. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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...
... these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. Removal steps of backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 33. Any other battery could ignite or explode. 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...
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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 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c. Removal steps of keyboard Note: Step 1 is only for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 34.
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 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c. Removal steps of keyboard Note: Step 1 is only for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 34.
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1230 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500) 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 "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" 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...
1230 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500) 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 "1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" 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...
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... Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX" on page 69 v "1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 74 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c...
... Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1070 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX" on page 69 v "1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 74 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c...
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...1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hex stud , spring washer (2) Color Silver Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 109 1260 Frame L (magnesium frame assembly) 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...1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 74 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1220 Top case...
...1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hex stud , spring washer (2) Color Silver Torque 0.392 Nm (4 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 109 1260 Frame L (magnesium frame assembly) 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...1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 74 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1220 Top case...
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... (quantity) Color M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 111 1270 SATA-ODD connector board (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 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 "1070...
... (quantity) Color M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (2) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 111 1270 SATA-ODD connector board (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 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 "1070...
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... Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter" on page 89 v "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91 v "1200 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 92 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1220 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 95 v "1230 Top case sub assembly (for...
... Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter" on page 89 v "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91 v "1200 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 92 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 93 v "1220 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 95 v "1230 Top case sub assembly (for...
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...1140 CPU" on page 83 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 v "1170 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1)" on page 88 v "1180 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter" on page 89 v "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91 v "1210 Keyboard" ...on page 93 v "1230 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500)" on page 97 v "1250 LCD unit (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 105 v "1260 Frame L (magnesium frame assembly...
...1140 CPU" on page 83 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 v "1170 Bluetooth daughter card (BDC-2.1)" on page 88 v "1180 Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter" on page 89 v "1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 91 v "1210 Keyboard" ...on page 93 v "1230 Top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL500)" on page 97 v "1250 LCD unit (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 105 v "1260 Frame L (magnesium frame assembly...