Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 Teardown
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
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]
With the starting price originally in the upper $500's which offered more smaller businesses an affordable product to buy based off their needs. Starting at that price however, 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 was the: SL300 which was a 13.3" display, SL400 and SL410 with a 14" display, as well as the SL500 and SL510 with a 15.6" display. With specs ranging based of price points.[3]
The SL410 was the first product in the SL series to adapt DDR3 capabilities as well as have Windows 7 pre-loaded as their newest Operating System. However, the SL410 was apart of a battery recall in 2010-2012 due to its Lithium-Ion battery potentially overheating or catching on fire.[4]
Identification
There were two products in the 14" displays: SL400 and the SL410. With the SL400 being released in 2008 and SL410 being released in 2009. It is notable that the SL410 came pre-loaded with Windows 7 while SL400 had Windows Vista. Also, SL400 could only support DDR2 while SL410 supported DDR3. Model Number can be found on the bottom right-side of the device.
Technical Specifications
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
Additional Resources
- Updated - Version of the Hardware Maintenance Manual
- ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
- Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 Disassembly, Fan Cleaning, and Thermal Paste Replacement Guide
- Lenovo SL410 disassembling and fan cleaning
- SL410 WIFI Replacement Card Forum
- Front view - ThinkPad L410, L510, SL410, SL510
- Lenovo ThinkPad SL410 14" Laptop Computer Overview/Specs