Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series User Guide
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1.1 Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 2 345678 Built-in microphone Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Built-in camera Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Built-in speakers PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness down 2 User Guide
1.1 Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 2 345678 Built-in microphone Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Built-in camera Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Built-in speakers PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness down 2 User Guide
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User Guide 3 1.2 Left and right view of the computer 10 9 1 23 4 56 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector 78 Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
User Guide 3 1.2 Left and right view of the computer 10 9 1 23 4 56 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector 78 Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
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...sound or if you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Connects to an external antenna to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. 1.6 Connecting ...computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.6.1 Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV-Tuner connector (optional) Description Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you use speech-...
...sound or if you want to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing anyone. Connects to an external antenna to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices. 1.6 Connecting ...computer may not have all of the connectors described in this section. 1.6.1 Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV-Tuner connector (optional) Description Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you use speech-...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Hardware Maintenance Manual (English)
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...cause overheating. 1 2 345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. Bluetooth status indicator 6. Built-in camera 3. Volume up © Copyright Lenovo 2012 21 Built-in speakers 9. Monitor On/Off 10. Brightness down 13. Novo Vision button 12. Hard disk drive indicator 5. Brightness up 14...components of the computer. WIFI status indicator 7. Volume down 15. Power indicator 4. Built-in switch 11. PC mode/HDMI-in/AV-in microphone 2. HDMI-in indicator 8. Chapter 7. Font view The following illustration shows the location of controls and components on the computer.
...cause overheating. 1 2 345678 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 1. Bluetooth status indicator 6. Built-in camera 3. Volume up © Copyright Lenovo 2012 21 Built-in speakers 9. Monitor On/Off 10. Brightness down 13. Novo Vision button 12. Hard disk drive indicator 5. Brightness up 14...components of the computer. WIFI status indicator 7. Volume down 15. Power indicator 4. Built-in switch 11. PC mode/HDMI-in/AV-in microphone 2. HDMI-in indicator 8. Chapter 7. Font view The following illustration shows the location of controls and components on the computer.
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Hardware Maintenance Manual (English)
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Memory card reader 9. Left and right view The following illustration shows the location of connectors, controls and components on the left and right side of the computer. 10 9 1 23 4 56 78 1. HDMI-out connector 5. Optical drive 7. Air vents 2. Eject button 6. B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) 8. Power button 10. HDMI-in connector (selected models only) 4. USB 3.0 connector 3. Anti-scratch protector Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 22 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual
Memory card reader 9. Left and right view The following illustration shows the location of connectors, controls and components on the left and right side of the computer. 10 9 1 23 4 56 78 1. HDMI-out connector 5. Optical drive 7. Air vents 2. Eject button 6. B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) 8. Power button 10. HDMI-in connector (selected models only) 4. USB 3.0 connector 3. Anti-scratch protector Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 22 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Hardware Maintenance Manual (English)
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... connector 7. Optical drive eject button connector 17. The following illustration shows the location of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. HDMI-out connector 2. Scalar cable connector 9. USB 3.0 connector 4. Solid state disk connector 20. Locating connectors, controls and components 25 Speaker connector 18. CPU socket Chapter 7. Ethernet...
... connector 7. Optical drive eject button connector 17. The following illustration shows the location of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. HDMI-out connector 2. Scalar cable connector 9. USB 3.0 connector 4. Solid state disk connector 20. Locating connectors, controls and components 25 Speaker connector 18. CPU socket Chapter 7. Ethernet...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Hardware Maintenance Manual (English)
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Step 10. Remove the scalar shielding and set it . Disconnect all the cables from the scalar board. Step 11. Step 8. To install the new scalar board: WLAN Ca me ra Conve rte r Touch control S ca la r HDMI/DVI LED/CIR LVDS MMB P owe r Blue tooth Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 51 Step 9. Remove the 5 screws that secure the scalar board to the middle frame and lift it up to remove it aside.
Step 10. Remove the scalar shielding and set it . Disconnect all the cables from the scalar board. Step 11. Step 8. To install the new scalar board: WLAN Ca me ra Conve rte r Touch control S ca la r HDMI/DVI LED/CIR LVDS MMB P owe r Blue tooth Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 51 Step 9. Remove the 5 screws that secure the scalar board to the middle frame and lift it up to remove it aside.
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Hardware Maintenance Manual (English)
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... Cable 31049501 1 Mechanical A720 Base Cover W/BCAS W/TV2 W/HDMI 90200744 N A720 Base Cover W/O BCAS W/O TV2 W/HDMI 90200745 N 7 A720 Base Cover W/O BCAS W/O TV2 W/O HDMI 90200746 N A720 Base Cover W/O BCAS W/O TV W/HDMI 90200747 N 18 A720 Power Board 90000214 N 19 A720 LED Function Board 90000216 N 2 A720 Scalar Board 90000218 N A720 PANEL BACK LIGHT CABLE 90200734 N A720 Power Switch Cable 90200735 N A720 LVDS Cable 90200736 N A720 LED Function Board...
... Cable 31049501 1 Mechanical A720 Base Cover W/BCAS W/TV2 W/HDMI 90200744 N A720 Base Cover W/O BCAS W/O TV2 W/HDMI 90200745 N 7 A720 Base Cover W/O BCAS W/O TV2 W/O HDMI 90200746 N A720 Base Cover W/O BCAS W/O TV W/HDMI 90200747 N 18 A720 Power Board 90000214 N 19 A720 LED Function Board 90000216 N 2 A720 Scalar Board 90000218 N A720 PANEL BACK LIGHT CABLE 90200734 N A720 Power Switch Cable 90200735 N A720 LVDS Cable 90200736 N A720 LED Function Board...
User Guide V2.0 - IdeaCentre A7 Series
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Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 23 456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Built-in microphone Built-in microphone (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Built-in speakers PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness down Built-in camera Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up 2 User Guide
Front view of the computer Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1 23 456789 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Built-in microphone Built-in microphone (selected models only) Hard disk drive indicator WIFI status indicator Built-in speakers PC mode / HDMI-in / AV-in switch Volume down Brightness down Built-in camera Power indicator Bluetooth status indicator HDMI-in indicator Monitor On/Off Novo Vision button Volume up Brightness up 2 User Guide
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User Guide 3 Left and right view of the computer 10 9 1 23 4 56 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (selected models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector 78 Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
User Guide 3 Left and right view of the computer 10 9 1 23 4 56 Air vents USB 3.0 connector HDMI-in connector (selected models only) HDMI-out connector Eject button Optical drive B-CAS card slot (selected models only) Memory card reader Power button Anti-scratch protector 78 Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
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Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV-Tuner connector (optional) Description Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you ... the connectors described in this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you use speech-recognition software. Connects to an external antenna to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices.
Basic connector instructions Connector Microphone Headphone USB connector Ethernet connector HDMI connector (optional) TV-Tuner connector (optional) Description Use this connector to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you ... the connectors described in this connector to attach headphones to your computer when you use speech-recognition software. Connects to an external antenna to the HDMI connector on your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow the installation instructions for those devices.