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...39 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 ... notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery pack 63 1020 Optical drive 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD . . 65 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 67 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 67 1060 DIMM 68 ...
...39 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 ... notices 58 Retaining serial numbers 59 Removing and replacing a FRU 62 1010 Battery pack 63 1020 Optical drive 64 1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD . . 65 1040 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c 67 1050 DIMM slot cover (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c 67 1060 DIMM 68 ...
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... the necessary software. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 18 - "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen. 3. "Important notice for replacing a system board" on page 19 - "How to use error message" on page...downloads. Follow the directions on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Use the following important...
... the necessary software. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on page 18 - "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on the screen. 3. "Important notice for replacing a system board" on page 19 - "How to use error message" on page...downloads. Follow the directions on the customer support site http://www.lenovo.com/support System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are customer-installable. Use the following important...
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Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any of the FRUs may ... of more than one , to run a low-level format before doing this task. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to see whether the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to replace either the processor board or...displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Some computers have been customized. v If you are instructed to prevent ...
Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs, one by one FRU, any of the FRUs may ... of more than one , to run a low-level format before doing this task. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to see whether the error symptom is listed in the Symptom-to replace either the processor board or...displayed, begin the diagnosis with the first error code. Important notice for the computer you are servicing. 18 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual v Some computers have been customized. v If you are instructed to prevent ...
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... Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v "Power management" on page 37 v "Symptom-to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Remove the disc and then click Yes. Read the license. If you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. When all recovery disc sets come with... the pre-installed software when they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the data has been copied from the last disc ...
... Recovery discs" v "Passwords" on page 34 v "Power management" on page 37 v "Symptom-to order, see "Recovery discs" on the screen for the computer. Remove the disc and then click Yes. Read the license. If you to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. When all recovery disc sets come with... the pre-installed software when they will be posted on http://www.lenovo.com/spm Restoring the factory contents by using Product Recovery discs When the hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) is replaced because of the data has been copied from the last disc ...
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...remove the POP, see "How to the hard disk drive. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If no service procedure to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. The system board must be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500...three passwords may be used for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to Microsoft Windows screen is ...
...remove the POP, see "How to the hard disk drive. The Master + User mode requires two HDPs; If no service procedure to the BIOS Setup Utility and change the system configuration. The hard disk drive can be replaced for a scheduled fee. The system board must be replaced for a scheduled fee. 34 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500...three passwords may be used for it appears on the screen whenever the computer is no master HDP is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized servicers provide any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to Microsoft Windows screen is ...
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...ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to remove the battery pack, see "1190 Backup battery (for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On Password. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter. 7. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo... authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Master Password. Turn on page 91. 4. Remove the battery pack. Reinstall the backup battery ...
...ThinkPad logo comes up , immediately press F1 to remove the battery pack, see "1190 Backup battery (for a scheduled fee. Select Power-On Password. 6. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter. 7. The hard disk drive can be made available to the servicer, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo... authorized servicers provide any services to reset the user HDPs or to Master Password. Turn on page 91. 4. Remove the battery pack. Reinstall the backup battery ...
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Press F10. 9. Select OK in the Enter CURRENT Password field. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard Disk x Password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. 6. 5. Select HardDisk Security Setting and press Enter. Select Change HDD Master Password by using the cursor directional keys. 7. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window.
Press F10. 9. Select OK in the Enter CURRENT Password field. Both user HDP and master HDP will have been removed. 36 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard Disk x Password, where x is the letter of the hard disk drive. 6. 5. Select HardDisk Security Setting and press Enter. Select Change HDD Master Password by using the cursor directional keys. 7. then leave the Enter New Password field blank, and press Enter twice. 8. Type the current master HDP in the Setup Configuration window.
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... If the same error still happens the after setting the data, replace the system board. 8506 Resource Conflict After removing the option devices from the network. Hard disk drive. 2. Command Failed 1. System board. 3. SATA cable. 831A 1. S.M.A.R.T. System board. 3. System board. 3....system board. 850C PCI IRQ conflict After removing the option devices from the network. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 8318 S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD, Backup and Replace 2. Hard disk drive. SATA cable. 8400 BootSector Write !! ...
... If the same error still happens the after setting the data, replace the system board. 8506 Resource Conflict After removing the option devices from the network. Hard disk drive. 2. Command Failed 1. System board. 3. SATA cable. 831A 1. S.M.A.R.T. System board. 3. System board. 3....system board. 850C PCI IRQ conflict After removing the option devices from the network. Numeric error codes (continued) Symptom or error FRU or action, in sequence 8318 S.M.A.R.T. Status BAD, Backup and Replace 2. Hard disk drive. SATA cable. 8400 BootSector Write !! ...
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...can be considered only when a problem recurs. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Battery pack e. If the problem remains, replace the ... defects). Verify that have no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Non-ThinkPad devices b. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is operating correctly. (See ...FRU (do not isolate FRUs that no more errors exist. Hard disk drive f.
...can be considered only when a problem recurs. Visually check each FRU for the system board in the internal drive i. Determine whether the problem has been solved. 6. Battery pack e. If the problem remains, replace the ... defects). Verify that have no error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the computer. Non-ThinkPad devices b. External diskette drive or optical drive g. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are installed, or if the system simply is operating correctly. (See ...FRU (do not isolate FRUs that no more errors exist. Hard disk drive f.
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... not put the computer into sleep mode, remove the card from the slot, or turn it off the computer. 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 When this indicator... (standby) mode. To enable or disable CapsLock mode, press and hold the Shift key or Fn key, and press the NumLk (Delete) key. A hard disk drive is enabled. A card in the 7-in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. Status indicators Indicator 1 Power on 2 Device access 3 Media Card Reader 4...
... not put the computer into sleep mode, remove the card from the slot, or turn it off the computer. 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 When this indicator... (standby) mode. To enable or disable CapsLock mode, press and hold the Shift key or Fn key, and press the NumLk (Delete) key. A hard disk drive is enabled. A card in the 7-in uppercase without pressing the Shift key. Status indicators Indicator 1 Power on 2 Device access 3 Media Card Reader 4...
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... Hard disk drive Diskette drive DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to its place, remove the other one of them and run the test again. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one...Fixed Disks 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Make sure the modem is heard this test. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Table 9. Diagnostics --> ...
... Hard disk drive Diskette drive DVD drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and change Serial ATA (SATA) setting to its place, remove the other one of them and run the test again. If two DIMMs are installed, remove one...Fixed Disks 1. Run Diagnostics --> ThinkPad Devices --> Fan. 54 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU tests The following tests in Diagnostics --> Communication: a. Diagnostics --> CPU/Coprocessor 2. Make sure the modem is heard this test. Diagnostics --> Diskette Drives 2. Table 9. Diagnostics --> ...
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... drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Table 13. Removal steps of HDD cover and HDD 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c...
... drop the hard disk drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. v Never remove the drive while the system is operating or is sensitive to it if possible. Table 13. Removal steps of HDD cover and HDD 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) Hard disk drive screw, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 2 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c...
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...-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 84 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of palm rest (for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm... rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive...
...-head, nylon-coated (2) Color Black Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 84 ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c Hardware Maintenance Manual Removal steps of palm rest (for a palm rest with the fingerprint reader, the sensor is attached to the palm... rest FRU. If the fingerprint reader has any defects, you can replace it by the procedures given in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive...
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... order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove these FRUs in this section, which are the same for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 2 1 2 21 Step 1 Icon 2 Screw (quantity) M2...
... order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 Note: In models with or without a fingerprint reader. 1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) For access, remove these FRUs in this section, which are the same for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 2 1 2 21 Step 1 Icon 2 Screw (quantity) M2...
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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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... USB adapter. 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 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for the models...mm, tamper proof (2) Color Black Other than Japan M2 × 3 mm, wafer-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 Removal steps of Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter Note: Step 1 is only for...
... USB adapter. 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 84 v "1160 Palm rest (for the models...mm, tamper proof (2) Color Black Other than Japan M2 × 3 mm, wafer-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 Removal steps of Intel Turbo Memory Minicard or Wireless USB adapter Note: Step 1 is only for...
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 91 1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 84 Table 32.
Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 2 1 When installing: Make sure that the battery connector is attached firmly. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for your computer. ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c 91 1190 Backup battery (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) DANGER Use only the battery specified in order: v "1010 Battery pack" on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 84 Table 32.
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..." on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 33. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery (for your computer. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 2 12 2 1 When...
..." on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 65 v "1160 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c)" on page 86 Table 33. Any other battery could ignite or explode. Removal steps of backup battery (for your computer. For access, remove these FRUs in the parts list for ThinkPad SL500 and SL500c) 2 12 2 1 When...
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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. 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.
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...on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 93 Table 35. Removal steps of top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 84 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 1 1 ...1 1 2 1 1 1 3 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (7) Color Black 2 M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 3 M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500...
...on page 63 v "1030 Hard disk drive (HDD) cover and HDD" on page 93 Table 35. Removal steps of top case sub assembly (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c)" on page 84 v "1210 Keyboard" on page 65 v "1150 Palm rest (for ThinkPad SL400 and SL400c) 1 1 ...1 1 2 1 1 1 3 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (7) Color Black 2 M2 × 12 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black 3 M2 × 7 mm, wafer-head, nylon-coated (1) Black Torque 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) 0.167 Nm (1.7 kgfcm) ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500...