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...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...1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 74 1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 76 1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 77 1120 Fan assembly 78 1130 CPU thermal module 81 1140 CPU 83 1150 ...
...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...1090 Wireless WAN slot cover and PCI Express Mini Card for wireless WAN (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 74 1100 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 76 1110 Thermal door (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 77 1120 Fan assembly 78 1130 CPU thermal module 81 1140 CPU 83 1150 ...
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... servicers who are familiar with 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 read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v Important: This manual...
... servicers who are familiar with 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 read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 17. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 v Important: This manual...
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... SERVICE PARTS. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of service parts... PARTS INFORMATION. The list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v eSupport can be used to view the list of FRUs, type in the machine type and model (Example: ...
... SERVICE PARTS. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) v eSupport can access Eclaim at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/ support v To view the key commodities, click on PARTS INFORMATION, then PARTS LOOKUP. For the Remaining FRUs (the complete list of service parts... PARTS INFORMATION. The list of FRUs at the MT Model level) v eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level. 20 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v eSupport can be used to view the list of FRUs, type in the machine type and model (Example: ...
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...If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on the following procedure, you will need to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the computer. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. 2. Turn on the model.) 26... ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run the test, ...
...If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to "Power system checkout" on the following procedure, you will need to "ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c" on the computer. A pull-down menu appears. (Its exact form depends on the computer. 2. Turn on the model.) 26... ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Follow the instructions on the screen. 2. To enter BIOS Setup Utility, do as follows: Note: In the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support Testing the computer To run the test, ...
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...v 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 test the hardware features of the computer. Select one of... the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health 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 "...
...v 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 test the hardware features of the computer. Select one of... the categories listed below to display symptoms and solutions: v Check System Health 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 "...
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...35. the system administrator enters both in order to get access to the hard disk drive. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. The hard disk drive can use it appears on the... screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password... check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.
...35. the system administrator enters both in order to get access to the hard disk drive. If any ThinkPad computer: the power-on by an unauthorized person. The hard disk drive can use it appears on the... screen whenever the computer is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to reset the password... check whether a master HDP has been set , a prompt for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.
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Table 6. v Characters missing pixels. v Screen abnormal. LCD assembly. 4. LCD assembly. 46 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v LCD screen unreadable. v Wrong color displayed. The presence of a small number of dots that... bright dot means a pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 QXGA 13 13 Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. System board....
Table 6. v Characters missing pixels. v Screen abnormal. LCD assembly. 4. LCD assembly. 46 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v LCD screen unreadable. v Wrong color displayed. The presence of a small number of dots that... bright dot means a pixel is always on June 2006 or later manufactured ThinkPad LCD resolution Bright dots Dark dots Bright and dark dots XGA, WXGA 5 6 6 WXGA+, SXGA+, 5 WSXGA+ 8 10 UXGA, WUXGA, 5 QXGA 13 13 Notes: v Lenovo will have zero pixel defects. Reseat the LCD connectors. 2. System board....
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... GL40 v Intel GM45 v nVidia NB9M-GS 256 MB v nVidia N10M-GE1 256 MB © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 49 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c This chapter presents following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c : Table 7. v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 52 v "FRU tests" on page 54 v "Fn key...
... GL40 v Intel GM45 v nVidia NB9M-GS 256 MB v nVidia N10M-GE1 256 MB © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2009 49 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c This chapter presents following table lists the specifications of the ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c : Table 7. v "Specifications" v "Status indicators" on page 52 v "FRU tests" on page 54 v "Fn key...
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...board, restore the serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later and restart the computer. ...down that number. Select 1. Select 1. the serial number of the system unit is '1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS'. Add system S/N data. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 59 From the main menu, select 1. Retaining serial numbers This section includes the following : 1. See example below: MTM...
...board, restore the serial number by doing the following: 1. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later, and restart the computer. 2. Install the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later and restart the computer. ...down that number. Select 1. Select 1. the serial number of the system unit is '1STTTTMMMSSSSSSS'. Add system S/N data. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 59 From the main menu, select 1. Retaining serial numbers This section includes the following : 1. See example below: MTM...
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From the main menu, select 2. Assign UUID. A new UUID is not overwritten. 60 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Install the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later, and restart the computer. 2. If a valid UUID already exists, it is created and written. When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world have the same number.
From the main menu, select 2. Assign UUID. A new UUID is not overwritten. 60 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Install the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later, and restart the computer. 2. If a valid UUID already exists, it is created and written. When you replace the system board, you must set the UUID on the new system board as follows: 1. The algorithm that generates the number is designed to provide unique IDs until the year A.D. 3400. No two computers in the world have the same number.
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...stored in the EEPROM of the machine that had the ECA applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later. 1. Read ECA/rework number and follow the instruction. 4. Write ECA/rework number, ...ECAs have been previously applied to it. 1. The machine type of this will not be disassembled to a machine. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 61 Use the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later to update the EEPROM. From the main menu, select 3. To ...
...stored in the EEPROM of the machine that had the ECA applied to the machine, use the ECA Information Read/Write function on the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later. 1. Read ECA/rework number and follow the instruction. 4. Write ECA/rework number, ...ECAs have been previously applied to it. 1. The machine type of this will not be disassembled to a machine. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 61 Use the LENOVO ThinkPad SL Series Maintenance Diskette Version 1.01 or later to update the EEPROM. From the main menu, select 3. To ...
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Locations Front view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 1 Built-in microphone 2 Integrated camera 3 Built-in stereo speakers 4 Power switch 5 System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see "... indicators" on page 52. 15 Touch pad buttons 16 Touch pad 17 TrackPoint buttons 18 TrackPoint pointing stick 19 UltraNav 20 Volume control buttons 21 Lenovo CareSM button ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 139
Locations Front view (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 1 Built-in microphone 2 Integrated camera 3 Built-in stereo speakers 4 Power switch 5 System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see "... indicators" on page 52. 15 Touch pad buttons 16 Touch pad 17 TrackPoint buttons 18 TrackPoint pointing stick 19 UltraNav 20 Volume control buttons 21 Lenovo CareSM button ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 139
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Front view (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 1 Built-in microphone 2 Integrated camera 3 Built-in stereo speakers 4 Power switch 5 System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see "Status indicators" on ... indicators" on page 52. 15 Touch pad buttons 16 Touch pad 17 TrackPoint buttons 18 TrackPoint pointing stick 19 UltraNav 20 Volume control buttons 21 Lenovo Care button ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 143
Front view (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 1 Built-in microphone 2 Integrated camera 3 Built-in stereo speakers 4 Power switch 5 System status indicators Note: For the description of each indicator, see "Status indicators" on ... indicators" on page 52. 15 Touch pad buttons 16 Touch pad 17 TrackPoint buttons 18 TrackPoint pointing stick 19 UltraNav 20 Volume control buttons 21 Lenovo Care button ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 143
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... diskette 05K9283 USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 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.
... diskette 05K9283 USB floppy diskette drive tool kit 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.
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... 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 ... generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is a trademark of others. 230 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Users of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both . The following terms are...
... 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 ... generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is a trademark of others. 230 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Users of Intel Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States, other countries, or both . The following terms are...