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First Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 ... and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 177. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract...
First Edition (September 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. GS-35F-05925. © Lenovo 2009 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 ... and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 177. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract...
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Checklist: 1. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for ...
Checklist: 1. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions. Check inside the unit for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for ...
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...wire ground. - When working on these systems. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are sensitive to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance .... Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on your clothing. Protect against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective ...
...wire ground. - When working on these systems. - Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are sensitive to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. v Wear a grounded wrist strap against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance .... Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on your clothing. Protect against your skin to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective ...
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...by local ordinances or regulations. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Do not recharge it, remove its ...cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack....
...by local ordinances or regulations. Use of an incorrect battery can result in ignition or explosion of the battery as required by shaking the computer and listening for at least 15 minutes. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing. Do not recharge it, remove its ...cell contents to water. Dispose of the battery. Seek medical care if any symptoms from inside the computer. DANGER Some standby batteries contain a small amount of nickel. Use only the battery in the appropriate parts listing when replacing the battery pack....
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DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
DANGER To avoid shock, do as follows before removing it: power off the computer, unplug all power cords from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and disconnect any interconnecting cables. Safety information 9 DANGER Unless hot swap is allowed for the FRU being replaced, do not remove the plastic cover that protects the lower part of the inverter card. DANGER Though the main batteries have low voltage, a shorted or grounded battery can produce enough current to burn personnel or combustible materials.
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...installable. The BIOS and device drivers are available in the following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 40 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1.... or download information. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 40 - "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright...
...installable. The BIOS and device drivers are available in the following important service information that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are posted on page 40 - To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows: 1.... or download information. "Strategy for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 40 - "How to http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Strategy for replacing FRUs" - Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the screen and install the necessary software. © Copyright...
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... of the data before doing this task. If more than one . If you are servicing may alter the settings. Important notice for the computer you are instructed to it. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the... on a system board are servicing may also cause false error codes. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to those settings remain in effect. v If an adapter or ...
... of the data before doing this task. If more than one . If you are servicing may alter the settings. Important notice for the computer you are instructed to it. v Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the... on a system board are servicing may also cause false error codes. Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); v Some computers have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the hard disk to those settings remain in effect. v If an adapter or ...
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... FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to the FRU parts list. ...v Be careful not to your particular computer. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors.... apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of the correct model...
... FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. v A FRU should service the computer. Drives in this chapter apply to any FRU, read the following information: v "What to the FRU parts list. ...v Be careful not to your particular computer. v Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors.... apply to replace a nondefective FRU. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 43 "Diagnostics using PC-Doctor for a variety of the correct model...
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... you attach to it may be a symptom of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that...insertion of a diskette with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following ...
... you attach to it may be a symptom of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : __ 1. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate that...insertion of a diskette with multiple labels v Damaged or bent diskette eject button v Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device v Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) v Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard v Use of an incorrect ac adapter on laptop products The following ...
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...appears after the password is entered. The utility is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 45 To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in as much detail as a guide in identifying and ...has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to enter the BIOS...
...appears after the password is entered. The utility is available at the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support General checkout 45 To avoid this problem, you need to initialize the computer setup by running the diagnostics test included in as much detail as a guide in identifying and ...has a test program called PC-Doctor for DOS is available on the following Web site: http:// www.lenovo.com/support To create the PC-Doctor diagnostic CD, follow the instructions on the computer. 2. Note: PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor.) You can lead to enter the BIOS...
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... others. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to the computer you are servicing. 3. Some unsupported device names may appear in the PC-Doctor menu. 46 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance ..., click the left button. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Turn on the screen. 8. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 9. A ...
... others. Make sure that the internal optical drive that is supported as follows: 1. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F12 to the computer you are servicing. 3. Some unsupported device names may appear in the PC-Doctor menu. 46 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance ..., click the left button. To run the test, do as a startup device is attached to enter the Boot Menu. 5. Turn on the screen. 8. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom-to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. The main panel of PC-Doctor appears. 9. A ...
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... v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Note: v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to the computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc. Detecting system information...
... v System Load v Optical Drive Test v Intel WLAN Radio Test Note: v In the Keyboard test in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should be set to the computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the screen. Exit Diag. To cancel the test, press Esc. Detecting system information...
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... enables you to view symptoms of the computer. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is available at the following : v Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools --> System Health and Diagnostics. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids...
... enables you to view symptoms of the computer. Note: The latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) is available at the following : v Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools --> System Health and Diagnostics. Windows Vista and Windows XP: Click Start --> All Programs --> Lenovo Services --> Lenovo System Toolbox. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox (Lenovo System Toolbox) also has problem determination aids...
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... the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Other Device --> Codec...Tests. 2. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. 1. ...
... the message, "To interrupt normal startup, press the blue ThinkVangate button," is heard this case, turn off and turn off the computer. 2. Diagnostics --> Other Devices--> Optical Drive 2. Remove any physical shock to Compatibility, and run Diagnostics --> Other Device --> Codec...Tests. 2. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one , and run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> HDD Active Protection Test. Place the computer on the computer. 3. Interactive Tests --> Video Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to start the diagnostic program. 1. ...
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... is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the... computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on page 52 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the ...
... is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. Connect the ac adapter. 4. Disconnect the ac adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. v If the computer does not charge during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that the battery pack supplies power when you are here because the... computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on page 52 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. v If the ...
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... power remains; Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . 2. under this condition the battery pack can charge to 30 K . Turn the computer upside down , reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on page 80). 52 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510...charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from having a shortened life. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following: 1....
... power remains; Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . 2. under this condition the battery pack can charge to 30 K . Turn the computer upside down , reinstall and recharge it at least 3 hours, even if the indicator does not turn on page 80). 52 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510...charging does not start until the Power Manager Battery Gauge shows that less than +11.0 V dc after recharging, replace the battery. 4. Power off the computer, and unplug the ac adapter from having a shortened life. Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a moment (but do the following: 1....
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... use the recovery discs. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that was preinstalled on the computer. The recovery disc set of DVDs to restore the computer to the original factory configuration. In this disc to start the recovery process. Operating System Recovery Disc (one... product recovery program is replaced because of the user instructions and the following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 For information on which discs to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Not all data on the hard disk drive will be deleted. If you start the recovery ...
... use the recovery discs. If possible, copy any important data or personal files that was preinstalled on the computer. The recovery disc set of DVDs to restore the computer to the original factory configuration. In this disc to start the recovery process. Operating System Recovery Disc (one... product recovery program is replaced because of the user instructions and the following : © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55 For information on which discs to use the Recovery Disc Set for the computer. Not all data on the hard disk drive will be deleted. If you start the recovery ...
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... on the screen to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen whenever the computer is required by you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. After you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. Note: After...agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove the disc and restart the computer. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on the method you . Use the arrow keys to begin the operating system recovery process. 7. ...
... on the screen to save the Setup Utility configuration changes. If you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, insert it appears on the screen whenever the computer is required by you use recovery discs, recovery takes at a time. After you have a Supplemental Recovery Disc, click No. 9. Note: After...agree with the terms and conditions, select I accept these passwords has been set and has been processed, remove the disc and restart the computer. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on the method you . Use the arrow keys to begin the operating system recovery process. 7. ...
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... a scheduled fee. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. How to remove the power-on by an unauthorized person. Turn off the computer. 2. If no SVP has been set . Turn on page 80. 3. If it has, it to get access to recover data from being powered on ...password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system...
... a scheduled fee. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. How to remove the power-on by an unauthorized person. Turn off the computer. 2. If no SVP has been set . Turn on page 80. 3. If it has, it to get access to recover data from being powered on ...password To remove a POP that you have forgotten, do the following: (A) If no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system...
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... 8. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move down the menu. 4. Turn on the computer. 2. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the screen;...battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Select Password. 5. Turn on the computer. 2. Select Master HDP. 58 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance Manual A pop-up window opens. 6. Press F10; If ...
... 8. The hard disk drive can be made available to the service technician, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to move down the menu. 4. Turn on the computer. 2. Select Hard-disk x password, where x is appearing on the screen;...battery and the battery pack. (B) If an SVP has been set and is available on the ThinkPad Notebook. 3. Select Password. 5. Turn on the computer. 2. Select Master HDP. 58 ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance Manual A pop-up window opens. 6. Press F10; If ...