Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 34
... Enter. Follow the instructions on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following ...Note: If a supervisor password only has been set by running the diagnostics test included in PC-Doctor. Turn on the Web site. You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also ...menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. then power on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the computer cannot be powered on page 29, and check the power ...
... Enter. Follow the instructions on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run the test, do as follows: Note: In the following ...Note: If a supervisor password only has been set by running the diagnostics test included in PC-Doctor. Turn on the Web site. You can select an item not only with the arrow keys, but also ...menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. then power on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the computer cannot be powered on page 29, and check the power ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 37
... Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on page 49. Remove the battery pack. 3. If the voltage is used . Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following... the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator...
... Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on page 49. Remove the battery pack. 3. If the voltage is used . Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following... the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. Turn off the computer. 6. Turn off the computer. 2. If you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is used , replace the port replicator...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 38
... overcharged or from the computer and leave it . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . See the following : 1. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal ... about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Note:...
... overcharged or from the computer and leave it . After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on . See the following : 1. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following figure: 7(-) 3 4 5 6(-) 2(+) 1(+) Terminal ... about the battery, double-click the Power Meter icon. If the voltage is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual If the resistance is less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Note:...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 42
... forgotten and cannot be booted. The user must be used for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear...+ User. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . If no master HDP is no service procedure... on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the screen to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration.
... forgotten and cannot be booted. The user must be used for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Exception: If only an SVP is installed, the password prompt does not appear...+ User. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . If no master HDP is no service procedure... on the screen whenever the computer is turned on the screen to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration.
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 46
...and have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Pressing the power button. - When the power is turned on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device...status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on the hard disk. Also, the computer goes into...
...and have defined one of the following actions as the event that causes the system to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . Pressing the power button. - When the power is turned on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is signaled by a serial device or a PC Card device...status, RAM, VRAM, and setup data are satisfied in the boot record on , the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on the hard disk. Also, the computer goes into...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 60
...to read or write data. CapsLock mode is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep mode, remove the card from the slot, or turn it off the computer. When this indicator is enabled. A hard disk drive is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode ...or turn off . A card in the 7-in -use . Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in -1 Media Card Reader is on . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the CapsLock key. 52 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual ...
...to read or write data. CapsLock mode is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep mode, remove the card from the slot, or turn it off the computer. When this indicator is enabled. A hard disk drive is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode ...or turn off . A card in the 7-in -use . Note: Do not move the system while the green drive-in -1 Media Card Reader is on . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the CapsLock key. 52 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 61
... to green. Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. 8 Bluetooth Green: Bluetooth wireless is on, and the radio link ...mode or hibernation mode, or is being charged. When the battery reaches 80% charge, blinking stops, but the charging may be charging. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 53 Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning 6 Sleep (standby Green: The computer is 100% charged. in sleep (standby) mode. Blinking ...
... to green. Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. 8 Bluetooth Green: Bluetooth wireless is on, and the radio link ...mode or hibernation mode, or is being charged. When the battery reaches 80% charge, blinking stops, but the charging may be charging. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 53 Status indicators (continued) Indicator Meaning 6 Sleep (standby Green: The computer is 100% charged. in sleep (standby) mode. Blinking ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 62
... the test for each FRU. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem...
... the test for each FRU. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Turn on the computer. 3. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Fixed Disks 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Interactive Tests --> Video Modem...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 64
...Bluetooth features. To use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. If you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear. 3. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. Enable or disable the built-in ...key combinations The following device drivers must be installed on with another user ID, and you have logged on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. 56 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
...Bluetooth features. To use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on the computer. 2. If you press Fn+F3, the panel does not appear. 3. You cannot turn off the computer display by Power Manager. Enable or disable the built-in ...key combinations The following device drivers must be installed on with another user ID, and you have logged on the computer beforehand: v ThinkPad Power Management driver v OnScreen Display Utility v Wireless device drivers Reserved. 56 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 66
... Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. v Each one should be used only once. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Make sure that have one . Never use a screw that all screws firmly to the "Torque" column for the ...replacing any FRU. Read this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card ...
... Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. v Each one should be used only once. Do the following country specifications. 58 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Make sure that have one . Never use a screw that all screws firmly to the "Torque" column for the ...replacing any FRU. Read this machine: v Keep the screw kit (for each step. Tighten screws as follows: v Plastic to plastic Turn an additional 90 degrees after the screw head touches the surface of the plastic part: 90 degrees more (Cross-section) v Logic card ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 70
...removal procedure and follow any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in the direction as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: After ...replacing a FRU, do not turn it in the drawing. 6. Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and ...
...removal procedure and follow any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in the direction as given by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). 62 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention: After ...replacing a FRU, do not turn it in the drawing. 6. Removing and replacing a FRU This section presents directions and ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 34
...the instruction on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run correctly. Turn on the screen. 2. however, you cannot change the parameters that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad SL400 and SL500" on page 49. On the BIOS Setup Utility ... instructions on the computer. 2. If you test one of these devices, you run PC-Doctor. then power on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. This section is entered. To avoid this...
...the instruction on the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run correctly. Turn on the screen. 2. however, you cannot change the parameters that depend on model-unique functions, refer to "ThinkPad SL400 and SL500" on page 49. On the BIOS Setup Utility ... instructions on the computer. 2. If you test one of these devices, you run PC-Doctor. then power on the model.) 26 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. This section is entered. To avoid this...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 37
... 3. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400 and SL500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you are... 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 49. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Turn off the computer. 2. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of ...
... 3. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Check that power is used , replace the port replicator. v If the problem persists, go to "ThinkPad SL400 and SL500" on page 31 Checking the AC adapter You are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you are... 30 v "Checking the battery pack" on page 30 v "Checking the backup battery" on page 49. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Turn off the computer. 2. See the following figure: 3 2 1 (20V) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 3 Ground Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 38
...under this condition the battery pack can charge to charge. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or... Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the next section. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is more than 50% of...
...under this condition the battery pack can charge to charge. If the resistance is correct, replace the system board. 30 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or... Voltage (V dc) + 0 to the next section. If the resistance is not correct, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not turn on , replace the system board. To check the battery pack, do not click), and the percentage of battery power remaining is more than 50% of...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 42
..., check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-...entered before an operating system can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on page 35. The password must be needed for the HDP: User only and ... is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . Power-on password A power-...
..., check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): v User HDP-...entered before an operating system can use it appears on the screen whenever the computer is turned on page 35. The password must be needed for the HDP: User only and ... is installed, the password prompt does not appear when the operating system is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any of these passwords has been set . Power-on password A power-...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 46
... the lid. - Pressing Fn+F4 keys. When the power is powered off the power switch. v The system is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on the hard disk. v If... operating system and have defined one of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . The hibernation file in the boot record on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint...
... the lid. - Pressing Fn+F4 keys. When the power is powered off the power switch. v The system is turned on, the computer returns from the hard disk drive. 38 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual v If you are using the APM operating system and have set on the hard disk. v If... operating system and have defined one of the following conditions: v If a "hibernation time" has been set the mode to Power switch mode [Hibernation], turn off . The hibernation file in the boot record on the timer, and if the user does not do any operation with the keyboard, the TrackPoint...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 60
.... When this indicator is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode or turn off . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the CapsLock key. 52 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators Indicator 1 Power on 2 Device access 3 Media Card Reader 4 Numeric...
.... When this indicator is blinking, do not put the computer into sleep (standby) mode or turn off . To enable or disable the keypad, press and hold the Shift key, and press the CapsLock key. 52 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Status indicators Indicator 1 Power on 2 Device access 3 Media Card Reader 4 Numeric...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 61
... stops, but the charging may be charging. Orange: The battery has between 20% and 80% charge, and charging is ready for use. ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 53 in sleep (standby) mode. Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is being charged. Status indicators (...color changes to green. Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. 8 Bluetooth Green: Bluetooth wireless is on , and the radio link is resuming...
... stops, but the charging may be charging. Orange: The battery has between 20% and 80% charge, and charging is ready for use. ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 53 in sleep (standby) mode. Blinking green: Data is being transmitted. Blinking orange (slow): The battery is being charged. Status indicators (...color changes to green. Note: If the computer is operating on battery power, the battery status indicator does not work while the computer is turned off or is in sleep (standby) mode or hibernation mode. 8 Bluetooth Green: Bluetooth wireless is on , and the radio link is resuming...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 62
... Internal Speaker Note: Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is heard this test again. In this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Remove any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Press enter. 5. Press Enter... starting up correctly. 2. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 54 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility...
... Internal Speaker Note: Once Modem/Audio test is done, the no sound is heard this test again. In this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Remove any diskette from the BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: 1. Press enter. 5. Press Enter... starting up correctly. 2. Conexant Smart Modem Interrupt b. Diagnostics --> Systemboard --> Keyboard 2. Interactive Tests --> Optical Drive Test 54 ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Interactive Tests --> Video Modem daughter card (MDC-1.5) 1. Conexant Smart Modem Dialtone Audio Enter the BIOS Setup Utility...
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 63
... Test-Full. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 55 Turn on the screen for a short time. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. Fan 1. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to enable it . If two DIMMs are installed...
... Test-Full. If enabling the Touch Pad does not correct the problem, continue with the following : v Interactive Tests --> Mouse ThinkPad SL400 and SL500 55 Turn on the screen for a short time. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. Fan 1. If the problem does not recur, return the DIMM to enable it . If two DIMMs are installed...