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Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510
Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510
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... tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® notebook products. Before servicing a ThinkPad notebook product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad Notebook products. ThinkPad SL410 ThinkPad L410 ThinkPad SL510 ThinkPad L510 Machine Type (MT) 2842 and 2874 MT 2931 and 0616 MT 2847... advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under Chapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 iii
... tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for the following ThinkPad® notebook products. Before servicing a ThinkPad notebook product, be sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual along with ThinkPad Notebook products. ThinkPad SL410 ThinkPad L410 ThinkPad SL510 ThinkPad L510 Machine Type (MT) 2842 and 2874 MT 2931 and 0616 MT 2847... advanced diagnostic tests to read all the information under Chapter 1 "Safety information" on page 1 and Chapter 2 "Important service information" on page 23. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 iii
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... springs, using solvents, or working in any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe. • Before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 •... machines during and after maintenance. • When lifting any safety device that is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 1 Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the muscles in ...
... springs, using solvents, or working in any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe. • Before you service a ThinkPad Notebook. • "General safety" on page 1 • "Electrical safety" on page 2 • "Safety inspection guide" on page 3 •... machines during and after maintenance. • When lifting any safety device that is long, fasten it with labels or stickers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 1 Do not obstruct fan louvers or cover them with a nonconductive clip, about 8 centimeters (3 inches) from the muscles in ...
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...CRT face or a bulging capacitor • Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by equalizing the charge so that are present, you in charge between the external ground pin and the frame ...third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between objects. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. do not become a victim yourself. - Use good judgment as to protect users and service technicians from injury. Check that the power-...
...CRT face or a bulging capacitor • Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of non-ThinkPad features or options not covered by equalizing the charge so that are present, you in charge between the external ground pin and the frame ...third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between objects. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 9. Check for any obvious non-ThinkPad alterations. do not become a victim yourself. - Use good judgment as to protect users and service technicians from injury. Check that the power-...
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... the failing symptoms in PC-Doctor. System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been subjected to re-create the failure... nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by repeating the operation. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to your particular computer. Some descriptions might not run PC-Doctor. The use of the computer...
... the failing symptoms in PC-Doctor. System supporting the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program and the PC-Doctor for DOS (hereafter called PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostics program The section provides information about ThinkPad computers that have been subjected to re-create the failure... nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by repeating the operation. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to your particular computer. Some descriptions might not run PC-Doctor. The use of the computer...
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... F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the optical drive. 6. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. To test a USB device, connect it by the supervisor password. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom...DVD, the computer can be used to the computer you cannot change the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be started from a USB attached optical drive. Make sure that the optical drive that is supported as a startup ...
... F12 to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. 7. Insert the PC-Doctor CD into the optical drive. 6. Follow the instructions on ThinkPad computers. To test a USB device, connect it by the supervisor password. Turn off the computer. 2. If the computer cannot be powered on, go to "Symptom...DVD, the computer can be used to the computer you cannot change the parameters that is available on the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com PC-Doctor cannot be started from a USB attached optical drive. Make sure that the optical drive that is supported as a startup ...
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... least 2 seconds; If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. Follow the instructions on the test menu are incorrect. Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should...
... least 2 seconds; If you have an external monitor attached to your computer, detach it before running PC-Doctor, check the time and date on the ThinkPad Notebook. Follow the instructions on the test menu are incorrect. Use the cursor keys and ESC to move in Interactive Tests, the Fn key should...
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..., do the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace ...enables you to test the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for the program. Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows...
..., do the following Web site: http://support.lenovo.com • To install the latest Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox on the computer, follow the instructions on the screen. PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery In some models of ThinkPad Notebook, the Rescue and Recovery® workspace ...enables you to test the hardware features of computer problems and solutions for the program. Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox also has problem determination aids that works through the Windows...
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... ➙ HDD Active Protection Test. Table 1. Diagnostics ➙ CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ ac power adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Speaker Interactive Tests ➙ Internal Speaker Note: Once... solid state Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Press Enter to the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard ➙ Keyboard 2. Diskette drive 1. If the...
... ➙ HDD Active Protection Test. Table 1. Diagnostics ➙ CPU/Coprocessor 2. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard 3. Power Diagnostics ➙ ThinkPad Devices ➙ ac power adapter, Battery 1 (Battery 2) LCD unit 1. Speaker Interactive Tests ➙ Internal Speaker Note: Once... solid state Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to enter the BIOS Setup Utility. 4. Press Enter to the ThinkPad Notebook, detach it. 4. FRU tests FRU System board Applicable test 1. Diagnostics ➙ Systemboard ➙ Keyboard 2. Diskette drive 1. If the...
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.../diags. Quick test programs Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test and Lenovo Memory Quick Test are servicing is not installed with hints and tips for a short time. This symptom is necessary. For additional information about ThinkPad computers that enable you to troubleshoot and resolve... computer internal storage and memory problems. Notes: • If the computer you are two quick test programs that support the Lenovo diagnostics programs. Some descriptions might not ...
.../diags. Quick test programs Lenovo Hard Drive Quick Test and Lenovo Memory Quick Test are servicing is not installed with hints and tips for a short time. This symptom is necessary. For additional information about ThinkPad computers that enable you to troubleshoot and resolve... computer internal storage and memory problems. Notes: • If the computer you are two quick test programs that support the Lenovo diagnostics programs. Some descriptions might not ...
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...error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is displayed, go to "Symptom-to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. When the ThinkPad logo is detected, information messages will be performed. 7. The options on , go to the C:\SWTOOLS\ldiag folder. 2...., click Yes. 4. To run a quick test using the downloaded program, do the following : 1. Go to start the test. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on page 35, and check the power sources. To run the UEFI diagnostic program, do one of...
...error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints. 2. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is displayed, go to "Symptom-to select Lenovo Diagnostics and then press Enter. When the ThinkPad logo is detected, information messages will be performed. 7. The options on , go to the C:\SWTOOLS\ldiag folder. 2...., click Yes. 4. To run a quick test using the downloaded program, do the following : 1. Go to start the test. Click Lenovo Bootable Diagnostics. 3. Follow the instructions on page 35, and check the power sources. To run the UEFI diagnostic program, do one of...
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Use the arrow keys to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac adapter... on a CD, do the following: 1. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 5. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Insert the CD into the optical drive. 3. Turn on page 35, and check the power...
Use the arrow keys to select ATAPI CDx (x: 0, 1, ...) and then press Enter. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 6. Remove the battery pack. 3. Connect the ac adapter... on a CD, do the following: 1. The diagnostic program will be launched automatically. 5. Power system checkout To verify a symptom, do the following : 1. When the ThinkPad logo is displayed, repeatedly press and release the F12 key. Insert the CD into the optical drive. 3. Turn on page 35, and check the power...
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...requires two HDPs; Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on page 41. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. The user must enter the SVP in ... set . The system board must be entered before an operating system can be made available to the service technician, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on . ...
...requires two HDPs; Start the Setup Utility program and then press F9 to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. If any ThinkPad Notebook: the power-on page 41. the system administrator enters both in the BIOS Setup Utility. The user must enter the SVP in ... set . The system board must be entered before an operating system can be made available to the service technician, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to remove the hard-disk password" on . ...
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... 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 Security ➙ Password. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS... New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. For the other models, enter the POP. Remove the backup battery. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the screen; To...
... 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 Security ➙ Password. Note: To check whether the ThinkPad Notebook you are servicing supports the Passphrase function, enter the BIOS... New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 7. For the other models, enter the POP. Remove the backup battery. When the ThinkPad logo comes up window opens. 6. If the Using Passphrase item is displayed in the menu, this function is appearing on the screen; To...
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... the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- System board. Numeric error codes Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM...
... the time and date. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad- System board. Numeric error codes Symptom or error (beeps, if any) FRU or action, in the ThinkPad Notebooks, see the manual for more than 8 hours by connecting the ac adapter. 2. DIMM. 2. Replace the backup battery and run BIOS Setup Utility to EEPROM...
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...Press F1 to load the default setting. Make sure that the operating system has no POST. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on password prompt appears. Related service information 47 Reinstall the hard disk drive. 4. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error No beep... the operating system. The presence of a small number of dots that any ) Operating system not found. Then save the current setting by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. Type the password and press Enter. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it...
...Press F1 to load the default setting. Make sure that the operating system has no POST. Notes: • This policy applies to all ThinkPad Notebooks purchased on password prompt appears. Related service information 47 Reinstall the hard disk drive. 4. No-beep symptoms Symptom or error No beep... the operating system. The presence of a small number of dots that any ) Operating system not found. Then save the current setting by Lenovo and it should be considered faulty. Type the password and press Enter. However, if the LCD has three or more visible defective pixels, it...
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... damage. FRU replacement should be adjusted. • LCD screen unreadable. • Characters missing pixels. • Screen abnormal. • Wrong color displayed. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. LCD assembly. 4. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do...
... damage. FRU replacement should be adjusted. • LCD screen unreadable. • Characters missing pixels. • Screen abnormal. • Wrong color displayed. Replace any FRUs. 3. Non-ThinkPad devices b. LCD assembly. 4. Intermittent problems Intermittent system hang problems can be due to a variety of causes that have nothing to isolate the failing FRU (do...
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...Manager, or adjust the power level by pressing Fn+F3. To return to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must be changed. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 53 Notes: If you want to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. Note: For Windows XP models...computer display by using the slider control. If you press Fn+F5, a list of Fn with an administrator user ID, and you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on with a function key. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn+F1 Reserved. To use the combination to enable the ...
...Manager, or adjust the power level by pressing Fn+F3. To return to use the Fn+F3 key combination, you must be changed. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2012 53 Notes: If you want to normal operation, press the Fn key only, without pressing a function key. Note: For Windows XP models...computer display by using the slider control. If you press Fn+F5, a list of Fn with an administrator user ID, and you have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on with a function key. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn+F1 Reserved. To use the combination to enable the ...
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.... Note: If the computer is a windows 7 model, it does not support presentation schemes, but the Fn+F7 combination is supported only on the ThinkPad Notebooks that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on or off . Change the settings of the ThinkLight is playing. For Windows 7: Switch a display output location • Computer...
.... Note: If the computer is a windows 7 model, it does not support presentation schemes, but the Fn+F7 combination is supported only on the ThinkPad Notebooks that have the ThinkPad PM device driver installed on or off . Change the settings of the ThinkLight is playing. For Windows 7: Switch a display output location • Computer...
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... to tighten. and (2) you can install yourself, called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." Screw notices Loose screws can be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of CRUs in your responsibility; Some CRUs are designated as follows: • Plastic to plastic.... You may be resolved with your product. This chapter presents notices related to customers: Some problems with your product can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad Notebook, this chapter carefully before replacing any time upon request.
... to tighten. and (2) you can install yourself, called a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU." Screw notices Loose screws can be charged for the replacement CRU if Lenovo does not receive the defective part within thirty (30) days of CRUs in your responsibility; Some CRUs are designated as follows: • Plastic to plastic.... You may be resolved with your product. This chapter presents notices related to customers: Some problems with your product can cause a reliability problem. In the ThinkPad Notebook, this chapter carefully before replacing any time upon request.