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...-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility 16 Starting the Setup Utility program 16 Viewing and changing settings 16 Using passwords 17 Using Device...19 Selecting a startup device 20 Exiting from the Setup Utility program 21 Chapter 6. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection guide 7 Handling electrostatic...
...-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility 16 Starting the Setup Utility program 16 Viewing and changing settings 16 Using passwords 17 Using Device...19 Selecting a startup device 20 Exiting from the Setup Utility program 21 Chapter 6. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection guide 7 Handling electrostatic...
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... Replacing the inverter board 70 Replacing the touch sensor board 72 Replacing the LCD panel 75 Replacing the system board 77 Replacing the base stand 79 Replacing the keyboard and Mouse (Only some models are equipped with wired Keyboard and Mouse 81 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 82 Replacing the remote control 82 Completing the installation 83 Chapter 8. Additional Service Information 87 Power management 87 Appendix. Statement 88 ii Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems...
... Replacing the inverter board 70 Replacing the touch sensor board 72 Replacing the LCD panel 75 Replacing the system board 77 Replacing the base stand 79 Replacing the keyboard and Mouse (Only some models are equipped with wired Keyboard and Mouse 81 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 82 Replacing the remote control 82 Completing the installation 83 Chapter 8. Additional Service Information 87 Power management 87 Appendix. Statement 88 ii Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems...
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... correcting the problem. c. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. b. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the appropriate type as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of this inspection guide. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and...
... correcting the problem. c. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. b. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the appropriate type as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of this inspection guide. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and...
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... or reference point when working on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage. - Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that meets the specific service requirement. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. Make sure that the ESD...
... or reference point when working on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage. - Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that meets the specific service requirement. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are all at the same charge. Make sure that the ESD...
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...-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than 100°C (212°F) •• Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by the manufacturer. Removing the covers of . DANGER: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing...
...-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than 100°C (212°F) •• Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by the manufacturer. Removing the covers of . DANGER: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing...
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... write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. For an explanation of the problem: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-on the system. General Checkout Attention The drives in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of BIOS is installed on all cables and power...
... write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. For an explanation of the problem: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-on the system. General Checkout Attention The drives in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of BIOS is installed on all cables and power...
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... same adapters/attachments in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you did not receive the correct response, proceed to step 7. 6. Is this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. Have the same configuration options set in problem determination. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. If you hear beep codes...
... same adapters/attachments in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you did not receive the correct response, proceed to step 7. 6. Is this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. Have the same configuration options set in problem determination. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. If you hear beep codes...
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... "Using passwords." When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you hear multiple beeps, release the F1 key. The keys used to perform various tasks are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using . Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program." When you must use the keyboard. b. To view or change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of each screen...
... "Using passwords." When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you hear multiple beeps, release the F1 key. The keys used to perform various tasks are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using . Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics. For more information, see "Starting the Setup Utility program." When you must use the keyboard. b. To view or change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of each screen...
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... However, to set a Administrator Password. Using the Setup Utility Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set , you can type either password. If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password You do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are responsible...
... However, to set a Administrator Password. Using the Setup Utility Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set , you can type either password. If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password You do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are responsible...
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... the Setup Utility program menu and press F10 to confirm the password, type the password again. See the information displayed on page 16). 2. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Note If you type the password correctly, the password will be displayed. Enter Current Password and press Enter. Using Device USB Setup When this feature is disabled and will display that changes have...
... the Setup Utility program menu and press F10 to confirm the password, type the password again. See the information displayed on page 16). 2. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Note If you type the password correctly, the password will be displayed. Enter Current Password and press Enter. Using Device USB Setup When this feature is disabled and will display that changes have...
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Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following : 1. Select Quick Boot Mode, Numlock, Option Keys Display, Option Keys Display Style or Startup Device Menu Prompt to select a startup device. Note: If you have changed these devices. 5. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the startup sequence. Select Start Up Sequence. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 6. Start the Setup Utility program...
Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following : 1. Select Quick Boot Mode, Numlock, Option Keys Display, Option Keys Display Style or Startup Device Menu Prompt to select a startup device. Note: If you have changed these devices. 5. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the startup sequence. Select Start Up Sequence. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 6. Start the Setup Utility program...
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... beeps Base memory read/write test error 4 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Motherboard timer not operational problem with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. • If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility 5 beeps of interference by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by a malfunctioning Processor error add-in cards...
... beeps Base memory read/write test error 4 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Motherboard timer not operational problem with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. • If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility 5 beeps of interference by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by a malfunctioning Processor error add-in cards...
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.... Chapter 6. CMOS shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are generated error when all other expansion cards Cache memory test failed are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Symptom-to appear. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. • If beep codes are not generated 11 beeps when all expansion 10 beeps cards except the video adapter. POST does the following operations. • Checks some options.
.... Chapter 6. CMOS shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are generated error when all other expansion cards Cache memory test failed are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Symptom-to appear. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. • If beep codes are not generated 11 beeps when all expansion 10 beeps cards except the video adapter. POST does the following operations. • Checks some options.
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... to Enable. A reset or power cycle is properly connected to show POST screen Description/Action The CMOS Date and/or Time are held pressed during POST. This error can plug PS2 Mouse or set keyboardless operation in Phenix BIOS Setup. The computer loads the default configuration settings. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error...
... to Enable. A reset or power cycle is properly connected to show POST screen Description/Action The CMOS Date and/or Time are held pressed during POST. This error can plug PS2 Mouse or set keyboardless operation in Phenix BIOS Setup. The computer loads the default configuration settings. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error...
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... optical drive is properly connected to re-test the system. 4. a. External Cache f. Power-off the computer. 2. External Cache RAM g. Extended video memory e. Hard disk drive h. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Power...
... optical drive is properly connected to re-test the system. 4. a. External Cache f. Power-off the computer. 2. External Cache RAM g. Extended video memory e. Hard disk drive h. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Power...
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... chassis aligning the screw hole on the chassis. 12. Close the system bay. 14. Refer to the mounting holes on the board to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Set the new inverter board on the bracket, aligning the two screw holes on the bracket. 9. Remove the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module. Refer to "Replacing the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module". 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.
... chassis aligning the screw hole on the chassis. 12. Close the system bay. 14. Refer to the mounting holes on the board to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Set the new inverter board on the bracket, aligning the two screw holes on the bracket. 9. Remove the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module. Refer to "Replacing the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module". 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.
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Remove the computer cover. Open the system bay. Remove the hard disk drive. Remove the optical drive. Remove the CPU fan. Remove the TV tuner card. Refer to "Replacing the wireless card". 12. Refer to "Replacing the TV tuner card". 11. Remove the CPU. Remove the MXM graphics card. Remove the speaker system. Refer to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Refer to "Replacing the speaker system". 17. Refer to "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 4. Remove the MXM fan. Remove the CPU heat sink. Remove the MXM...
Remove the computer cover. Open the system bay. Remove the hard disk drive. Remove the optical drive. Remove the CPU fan. Remove the TV tuner card. Refer to "Replacing the wireless card". 12. Refer to "Replacing the TV tuner card". 11. Remove the CPU. Remove the MXM graphics card. Remove the speaker system. Refer to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Refer to "Replacing the speaker system". 17. Refer to "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 4. Remove the MXM fan. Remove the CPU heat sink. Remove the MXM...
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... "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Remove the system board. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 6. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 4. Refer to "Completing the installation". Remove the MXM graphics card. Refer to "Replacing the MXM fan". 8. Remove the CPU fan. Refer to "Replacing the touch sensor board". 18. Refer to "Replacing the MXM heat sink". 15. Refer to "Replacing the MXM graphics card". 16. Remove the wireless card. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Chapter 7. Open the system bay. Remove the MXM fan...
... "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Remove the system board. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 6. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 4. Refer to "Completing the installation". Remove the MXM graphics card. Refer to "Replacing the MXM fan". 8. Remove the CPU fan. Refer to "Replacing the touch sensor board". 18. Refer to "Replacing the MXM heat sink". 15. Refer to "Replacing the MXM graphics card". 16. Remove the wireless card. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Chapter 7. Open the system bay. Remove the MXM fan...
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... connector. 4. Disconnect the failing power cord and adapter from the computer and connect the new power cord and adapter to "Rear view". 3. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the power cord or power adapter To replace the power cord and power adapter: 1. Refer to Lenovo for the power cord. Replacing the remote control Note YRemove the batteries from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the failing remote control...
... connector. 4. Disconnect the failing power cord and adapter from the computer and connect the new power cord and adapter to "Rear view". 3. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the power cord or power adapter To replace the power cord and power adapter: 1. Refer to Lenovo for the power cord. Replacing the remote control Note YRemove the batteries from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the failing remote control...
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... User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Make sure that no tools or loose screws are routed correctly before replacing the computer cover. Refer to "Locating components and connectors" for the location of the computer chassis, and system bay. 83 Also, depending on the parts replaced, you need to install the computer cover and reconnect cables, including wired internet and power cords. Replacing hardware Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need...
... User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Make sure that no tools or loose screws are routed correctly before replacing the computer cover. Refer to "Locating components and connectors" for the location of the computer chassis, and system bay. 83 Also, depending on the parts replaced, you need to install the computer cover and reconnect cables, including wired internet and power cords. Replacing hardware Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need...