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... power cords so that can cause damage to the part. Static electricity prevention Static electricity, although harmless to you, can present a safety hazard. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other unpainted metal surface on the computer cover or other metal surface. Never wrap a power cord around you. • Always handle components carefully...
... power cords so that can cause damage to the part. Static electricity prevention Static electricity, although harmless to you, can present a safety hazard. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other unpainted metal surface on the computer cover or other metal surface. Never wrap a power cord around you. • Always handle components carefully...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series 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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... a power cord around you to the part. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can cause damage to install it shall be safety approved. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds.
... a power cord around you to the part. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can cause damage to install it shall be safety approved. Handle adapters, memory modules, and other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds.
Lenovo IdeaCentre A720 Hardware Maintenance Manual (English)
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...30 Replacing the power cord or power adapter . . . 30 Removing the base cover 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 32 Replacing a memory module 34 Replacing the system fan 34 Replacing the heat-sink 35 Replacing the CPU 36 Replacing the optical drive 38 Replacing the solid state...LED panel 59 FRU lists 61 Chapter 9. Locating connectors, controls and components 21 Chapter 8. Using the Setup Utility. . . 13 Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . 13 Viewing and changing settings 13 Using passwords 13 Enabling or disabling a device 15 Selecting a startup device 16 Exiting ...
...30 Replacing the power cord or power adapter . . . 30 Removing the base cover 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 32 Replacing a memory module 34 Replacing the system fan 34 Replacing the heat-sink 35 Replacing the CPU 36 Replacing the optical drive 38 Replacing the solid state...LED panel 59 FRU lists 61 Chapter 9. Locating connectors, controls and components 21 Chapter 8. Using the Setup Utility. . . 13 Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . 13 Viewing and changing settings 13 Using passwords 13 Enabling or disabling a device 15 Selecting a startup device 16 Exiting ...
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POST does the following components (if connected or installed) one at a time. Power-off the computer. 2. Extended video memory c. Hard disk drive f. Power-on , it performs a series of tests is properly connected to the computer and that certain options are ...The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Remove or disconnect the following : • Checks some basic motherboard operations • Checks that the memory is working correctly • Starts video operations • Verifies that the boot drive is properly connected to the computer. External Cache RAM e. If ...
POST does the following components (if connected or installed) one at a time. Power-off the computer. 2. Extended video memory c. Hard disk drive f. Power-on , it performs a series of tests is properly connected to the computer and that certain options are ...The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Remove or disconnect the following : • Checks some basic motherboard operations • Checks that the memory is working correctly • Starts video operations • Verifies that the boot drive is properly connected to the computer. External Cache RAM e. If ...
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B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) 8. Air vents 2. Power button 10. Anti-scratch protector Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 22 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual HDMI-in connector (selected models only) 4. HDMI-out connector 5. Optical drive 7. Memory card reader 9. USB 3.0 connector 3. Eject button 6. 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.
B-CAS card slot (Japan models only) 8. Air vents 2. Power button 10. Anti-scratch protector Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive. 22 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual HDMI-in connector (selected models only) 4. HDMI-out connector 5. Optical drive 7. Memory card reader 9. USB 3.0 connector 3. Eject button 6. 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.
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... provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. Scalar cable connector 8. Scalar cable connector 9. Memory slot 22. HDMI-in your computer. Power connector 6. TV jack 2 (Japan only) 13. Microphone connector 15. Optical drive connector 19. Solid state disk connector 20...
... provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. Scalar cable connector 8. Scalar cable connector 9. Memory slot 22. HDMI-in your computer. Power connector 6. TV jack 2 (Japan only) 13. Microphone connector 15. Optical drive connector 19. Solid state disk connector 20...
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... the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with locating the various ...Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 2. Disconnect all power cords from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached...
... the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with locating the various ...Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 2. Disconnect all power cords from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached...
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...cables attached to the computer. Disconnect all power cords from the computer and connect the new power cord and adapter to "Rear view". Chapter 8. Lenovo recommends that are connected to the computer. Step 3. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Refer to let it cool down on a soft flat surface... 31 To remove the base cover Step 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from scratches or other cables that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from the drives, shut...
...cables attached to the computer. Disconnect all power cords from the computer and connect the new power cord and adapter to "Rear view". Chapter 8. Lenovo recommends that are connected to the computer. Step 3. Step 2. Step 3. Step 4. Refer to let it cool down on a soft flat surface... 31 To remove the base cover Step 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from scratches or other cables that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from the drives, shut...
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... power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Refer to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with the 7 screws. To reattach the base cover: a. To replace...
... power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Refer to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with the 7 screws. To reattach the base cover: a. To replace...
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...screws. Disconnect all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Refer to release the memory module. Remove the base cover. Reattach the base cover and secure it with locating the various connectors. Step 3. This includes power cords, ... 3 to 5 minutes to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 4. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Refer to let it from ...
...screws. Disconnect all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Refer to release the memory module. Remove the base cover. Reattach the base cover and secure it with locating the various connectors. Step 3. This includes power cords, ... 3 to 5 minutes to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 4. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Refer to let it from ...
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... the various connectors. To replace the heat-sink: Step 1. Step 2. Step 4. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Refer to "Replacing the system fan". Remove the system fan.
... the various connectors. To replace the heat-sink: Step 1. Step 2. Step 4. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Refer to "Replacing the system fan". Remove the system fan.
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... right view" and "Rear view" for help with the 9 screws. Step 3. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 4. Step 5. Step 7. Refer to unlock the CPU. 1 2 36 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a flat head screwdriver to turn off the...
... right view" and "Rear view" for help with the 9 screws. Step 3. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 4. Step 5. Step 7. Refer to unlock the CPU. 1 2 36 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Use a flat head screwdriver to turn off the...
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... off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to the computer. Step 5. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the motherboard. 38 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual To replace the optical drive Step 1.
... off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to the computer. Step 5. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the motherboard. 38 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual To replace the optical drive Step 1.
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...on the motherboard. Step 8. Step 3. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. To replace the solid state disk Step 1. Remove the base cover. Secure the new solid state disk to "Left and...removing the cover. Refer to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the card port. Disconnect all attached devices. To install the new solid state disk: a. To replace the optical drive eject board Step...
...on the motherboard. Step 8. Step 3. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. To replace the solid state disk Step 1. Remove the base cover. Secure the new solid state disk to "Left and...removing the cover. Refer to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the card port. Disconnect all attached devices. To install the new solid state disk: a. To replace the optical drive eject board Step...
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...are connected to the computer. Unplug all attached devices. Step 3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the computer. Step 4. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". Step 5. Refer to "Removing the base cover". Step 9. Remove the solid state disk. Step 12. Remove the optical drive eject board... board to "Replacing the solid state disk". This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 6. Refer to remove it. Refer to "Replacing the CPU". Step 13. Step 7. To install the new ...
...are connected to the computer. Unplug all attached devices. Step 3. Disconnect all the cables connected to the computer. Step 4. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". Step 5. Refer to "Removing the base cover". Step 9. Remove the solid state disk. Step 12. Remove the optical drive eject board... board to "Replacing the solid state disk". This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. Step 6. Refer to remove it. Refer to "Replacing the CPU". Step 13. Step 7. To install the new ...
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...screwdriver as a lever to the new motherboard. Step 19. b. Attach the optical drive eject board, solid state disk, optical drive, CPU, heat-sink, system fan, memory module, hard disk drive to prise out the battery as shown. Reattach the base cover and secure it into position. To replace the speaker system... 2 screws. Connect all attached devices. Step 7. Step 2. Replacing hardware 43 c. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the connectors on the chassis and secure it to the computer.
...screwdriver as a lever to the new motherboard. Step 19. b. Attach the optical drive eject board, solid state disk, optical drive, CPU, heat-sink, system fan, memory module, hard disk drive to prise out the battery as shown. Reattach the base cover and secure it into position. To replace the speaker system... 2 screws. Connect all attached devices. Step 7. Step 2. Replacing hardware 43 c. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the connectors on the chassis and secure it to the computer.
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... and all power cords from electrical outlets. Remove the heat-sink. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Remove the base cover. Remove the optical drive. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the chassis...
... and all power cords from electrical outlets. Remove the heat-sink. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down before removing the cover. Remove the base cover. Remove the optical drive. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the chassis...
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... the hard disk drive. To install the new TV-Tuner card: a. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the chassis". Refer to the motherboard. Remove all the cables back to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with the...
... the hard disk drive. To install the new TV-Tuner card: a. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the chassis". Refer to the motherboard. Remove all the cables back to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with the...
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... the hinge with the chassis and slide the hinge into position. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the chassis. 2 2 1 Step 7. Remove the 6 screws that are connected to the motherboard. 48 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual
... the hinge with the chassis and slide the hinge into position. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the chassis. 2 2 1 Step 7. Remove the 6 screws that are connected to the motherboard. 48 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual