Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 Repair

The SL series was first launched in 2008 and ended in 2010. With the primary intent on targeting small-sized businesses.[1] The Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 was released in late 2009 offering a more affordable, yet powerful lineup of products for the targeted consumers.[2]

The starting price was originally in the upper $500's which offered smaller businesses an affordable product to buy based on their needs. At that price, some features from other product lines could be added/upgraded for additional costs than the base $500+ price.[3]

The products produced during the SL series were the: SL300 which had a 13.3" display, the SL400 and SL410 with a 14" display, and the SL500 and SL510 with a 15.6" display.[3]

The SL410 was the first product in the SL series to use DDR3 capabilities as well as have Windows 7 pre-loaded as their newest Operating System. However, the SL410 was a part of a battery recall in 2010-2012 due to its Lithium-Ion battery potentially overheating or catching on fire.[4]

There were two products in the line with 14" displays: the SL400 and the SL410. The SL400 was released in 2008 and the SL410 was released in 2009. The SL410 came pre-loaded with Windows 7 while SL400 had Windows Vista. Also, the SL400 could only support DDR2 while SL410 supported DDR3. The model number can be found on the bottom right of the device.

Operating System: Windows XP Professional or Windows 7 Professional

Chipset: Mobile Intel GM45 Express Chipset

CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5870 or T6670 with dual-core

GPU: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (GMA 4500MHD)

Ports: Three USB 2.0, one eSATA/USB combo port, external monitor (VGA DB-15, HDMI),

ethernet (RJ-45)

Max Memory: 8GB DDR3 1066MHz

DVD-Burner: SATA 1.5Gb/s, 12.7mm high, fixed, not removable, tray-in

HDD: SATA 3.0Gb/s up to 320GB (5400 rpm)

SSD: N/A

Connection: Intel 5100 - 11a/b/g/n wireless, Mini PCIe adapter, 1x2 (Shirley Peak)

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1 wireless

Ethernet: Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Network Connection, PHY, PCIe x1

Battery: Lithium 4/6-cell 14.0W - 6-cell: up to 4.0Hrs

Weight: 4-cell: starting at 4.59lb (2.08kg); 6-cell: starting at 5.1lb (2.3kg)

Camera: camera on top of screen, 2.0-megapixel, fixed focus

To note: Some specifications vary based off unit model.

Source: Official SL ThinkPad - Withdrawn

1. Updated - Version of the Hardware Maintenance Manual
2. ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
3. Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 Disassembly, Fan Cleaning, and Thermal Paste Replacement Guide
4. Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 on Amazon
5. Lenovo SL410 disassembling and fan cleaning
6. SL410 WIFI Replacement Card Forum
7. Front view - ThinkPad L410, L510, SL410, SL510
8. Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 14" Laptop Computer Overview/Specs