This is a manual about ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c hardware maintenance
This Service Manual is intended for trained service technicians who need to repair or maintain Lenovo ThinkPad SL400, SL400c, SL500, and SL500c laptops. It includes safety information, diagnostic procedures, and step‑by‑step instructions for replacing field‑replaceable units (FRUs).
The document covers specifications, part numbers, location diagrams, common service tools, and power‑management guidelines. It also lists supported operating systems and provides troubleshooting tips for common hardware issues.
| Processor options | Intel® Celeron® processor 575 (2.0 GHz), 1‑MB L2 cache |
|---|---|
| Display | 14.1‑inch, 16M colors, WXGA (1280 × 800) Anti‑Glare TFT LCD |
| Standard memory | 512‑MB DDR2‑667 SDRAM SO‑DIMM (PC2‑5300) |
| Hard disk drive | 80 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm high, SATA interface |
| Optical drive | DVD drive, 12.7 mm high |
| Battery | Li‑ion battery (6 cells) 2.4 Ah |
| AC adapter | 65‑watt type |
| Supported OS | Windows XP Professional |
Technicians must observe good housekeeping, wear safety glasses, avoid metal objects, and follow the general safety rules listed in the manual.
The manual lists Windows XP Professional as a supported operating system for these models.
The models use an 80 GB, 5400 rpm, 9.5 mm high SATA hard‑disk drive.
The SL500c ships with a 1‑GB DDR2‑667 SDRAM SO‑DIMM (PC2‑5300) module.