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...Using passwords 13 Enabling or disabling a device 15 Selecting a startup device 16 Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . . 17 Chapter 6. General information . . . . 69 Additional Service Information 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii Safety information 3 General safety 3 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 ... drive 38 Replacing the solid state disk 40 Replacing the optical drive eject board . . . . . 40 Replacing the motherboard 41 Replacing the speaker system 43 Replacing the TV tuner card 45 Replacing the battery 46 Removing the hinge from the chassis ...
...Using passwords 13 Enabling or disabling a device 15 Selecting a startup device 16 Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . . 17 Chapter 6. General information . . . . 69 Additional Service Information 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 iii Safety information 3 General safety 3 Electrical safety 3 Safety inspection guide 5 ... drive 38 Replacing the solid state disk 40 Replacing the optical drive eject board . . . . . 40 Replacing the motherboard 41 Replacing the speaker system 43 Replacing the TV tuner card 45 Replacing the battery 46 Removing the hinge from the chassis ...
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... initialize the keyboard. The BIOS was unable to re-test the system. 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following : • Checks some basic motherboard operations • Checks that certain options are held pressed during POST. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you turn the computer on the computer to find the...
... initialize the keyboard. The BIOS was unable to re-test the system. 4. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following : • Checks some basic motherboard operations • Checks that certain options are held pressed during POST. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you turn the computer on the computer to find the...
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... board 30. Camera 16. Battery 21. TV-tuner card 23. Hard disk drive bracket 4. CPU 7. Front function board 20. Hard disk drive rubbers 6. Optical drive 9. Motherboard 11. LED panel 26. System fan 2. Chassis 12. Hinge 14. WLAN card 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17.
... board 30. Camera 16. Battery 21. TV-tuner card 23. Hard disk drive bracket 4. CPU 7. Front function board 20. Hard disk drive rubbers 6. Optical drive 9. Motherboard 11. LED panel 26. System fan 2. Chassis 12. Hinge 14. WLAN card 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 17.
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The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in connector 3. Ethernet connector(RJ45) 5. Scalar cable...HDMI-out connector 2. TV jack 2 (Japan only) 13. Locating connectors, controls and components 25 Power connector 6. Identifying parts on the front of the motherboard. 1. It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. USB 2.0 connectors (2) ...
The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in connector 3. Ethernet connector(RJ45) 5. Scalar cable...HDMI-out connector 2. TV jack 2 (Japan only) 13. Locating connectors, controls and components 25 Power connector 6. Identifying parts on the front of the motherboard. 1. It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. USB 2.0 connectors (2) ...
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TV-Tuner card connector 24. Battery 26 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the back of the motherboard. 23.
TV-Tuner card connector 24. Battery 26 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the back of the motherboard. 23.
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Slide the hard disk drive and rubber out of the bay as follows: a. Step 8. Detach the rubbers from the hard disk drive. 2 2 1 1 Step 7. Attach the rubbers to the motherboard. 1 Step 6. Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 33 Install the new hard disk drive as shown. Line up the new hard disk drive and slide it back into the hard disk drive bay. Step 9. Step 5. Disconnect the data and power cable from the hard disk drive as shown. Remove the 2 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the new hard disk drive. b.
Slide the hard disk drive and rubber out of the bay as follows: a. Step 8. Detach the rubbers from the hard disk drive. 2 2 1 1 Step 7. Attach the rubbers to the motherboard. 1 Step 6. Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 33 Install the new hard disk drive as shown. Line up the new hard disk drive and slide it back into the hard disk drive bay. Step 9. Step 5. Disconnect the data and power cable from the hard disk drive as shown. Remove the 2 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the new hard disk drive. b.
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...electrical outlets. To replace a memory module Step 1. Unplug all attached devices. Refer to the computer. Refer to the new hard disk drive and motherboard. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to "Removing the base cover". 34 IdeaCentre A720Hardware..., and turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it with the screws. Secure the new hard disk drive to motherboard with the memory socket, then insert it cool down before removing the cover. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and ...
...electrical outlets. To replace a memory module Step 1. Unplug all attached devices. Refer to the computer. Refer to the new hard disk drive and motherboard. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to "Removing the base cover". 34 IdeaCentre A720Hardware..., and turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it with the screws. Secure the new hard disk drive to motherboard with the memory socket, then insert it cool down before removing the cover. This includes power cords, input/output (I /O) cables, and ...
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... secure the system fan to the computer. Step 4. Remove any other cables that secure the heat-sink to "Removing the base cover". Refer to the motherboard. Replacing hardware 35 Line up to remove it to the heat-sink and connect the new power cable to the computer. Step 2. Step 3. Replacing the... heat-sink Note: Turn off the computer and all attached devices. To replace the heat-sink: Step 1. Unplug all cables attached to the motherboard. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from the...
... secure the system fan to the computer. Step 4. Remove any other cables that secure the heat-sink to "Removing the base cover". Refer to the motherboard. Replacing hardware 35 Line up to remove it to the heat-sink and connect the new power cable to the computer. Step 2. Step 3. Replacing the... heat-sink Note: Turn off the computer and all attached devices. To replace the heat-sink: Step 1. Unplug all cables attached to the motherboard. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (disks, CDs, DVDs or memory cards) from the...
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... 7. Disconnect all attached devices. Refer to "Replacing the system fan". Refer to "Removing the base cover". Remove the heat-sink by lifting it to the motherboard with the screws. Step 10. Attach the system fan to the computer. To replace the CPU Step 1. Step 2. Remove any other components. Use a flat head...
... 7. Disconnect all attached devices. Refer to "Replacing the system fan". Refer to "Removing the base cover". Remove the heat-sink by lifting it to the motherboard with the screws. Step 10. Attach the system fan to the computer. To replace the CPU Step 1. Step 2. Remove any other components. Use a flat head...
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... place 5 drops of grease on the top of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the motherboard. 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 Replacing the optical drive Attention: Turn off the computer and all...
... place 5 drops of grease on the top of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the motherboard. 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 Replacing the optical drive Attention: Turn off the computer and all...
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... the data cable to the new optical drive. Connect the data cable to the motherboard. Step 9. b. Replacing hardware 39 Chapter 8. Step 6. Remove the 3 screws that secure the optical drive to the motherboard and lift it up the optical drive bracket holes with the mounting holes in the... motherboard and secure it with the 5 screws. Remove the 5 screws that secure the optical drive to...
... the data cable to the new optical drive. Connect the data cable to the motherboard. Step 9. b. Replacing hardware 39 Chapter 8. Step 6. Remove the 3 screws that secure the optical drive to the motherboard and lift it up the optical drive bracket holes with the mounting holes in the... motherboard and secure it with the 5 screws. Remove the 5 screws that secure the optical drive to...
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...input/output (I /O) cables, and any other cables that secure the solid state disk to the motherboard. Insert the notched end of the new solid state disk into the card port on the motherboard. To replace the optical drive eject board Step 1. Step 5. Disconnect all power cords from ...5. Disconnect all attached devices. Refer to the computer. To install the new solid state disk: a. Secure the new solid state disk to the motherboard. 40 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, ...
...input/output (I /O) cables, and any other cables that secure the solid state disk to the motherboard. Insert the notched end of the new solid state disk into the card port on the motherboard. To replace the optical drive eject board Step 1. Step 5. Disconnect all power cords from ...5. Disconnect all attached devices. Refer to the computer. To install the new solid state disk: a. Secure the new solid state disk to the motherboard. 40 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, ...
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...Refer to "Replacing a memory module". Connect the new optical drive eject board to "Removing the base cover". To replace the motherboard: Step 1. Step 3. Refer to the motherboard. Remove the system fan. Remove the solid state disk. Remove all power cords from the drives, shut down the operating ... 5 minutes to "Replacing the solid state disk". Replacing hardware 41 Remove the hard disk drive. Step 11. Step 12. b. Replacing the motherboard Note: Turn off the computer and all cables attached to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with the screws. Refer...
...Refer to "Replacing a memory module". Connect the new optical drive eject board to "Removing the base cover". To replace the motherboard: Step 1. Step 3. Refer to the motherboard. Remove the system fan. Remove the solid state disk. Remove all power cords from the drives, shut down the operating ... 5 minutes to "Replacing the solid state disk". Replacing hardware 41 Remove the hard disk drive. Step 11. Step 12. b. Replacing the motherboard Note: Turn off the computer and all cables attached to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help with the screws. Refer...
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Remove the 2 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis and slide it from the TV-Tuner card. Step 16. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the card port. 42 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Step 14. Remove the 8 screws that secure the TV-Tuner card to remove it out as shown. Step 15. Pull the TV-Tuner card upward to the motherboard. Step 17.
Remove the 2 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis and slide it from the TV-Tuner card. Step 16. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the card port. 42 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Step 14. Remove the 8 screws that secure the TV-Tuner card to remove it out as shown. Step 15. Pull the TV-Tuner card upward to the motherboard. Step 17.
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... screws. Insert the notched end of the TV-Tuner card into place. Line up , and press the battery into the card port on the motherboard. Attach the optical drive eject board, solid state disk, optical drive, CPU, heat-sink, system fan, memory module, hard disk drive to ... 7. Step 8. Remove any other cables that are connected to the computer. Unplug all attached devices. Remove the base cover. Refer to the new motherboard. Remove the heat-sink. Remove the optical drive. Refer to "Removing the hinge from the chassis". Refer to "Replacing the optical drive".
... screws. Insert the notched end of the TV-Tuner card into place. Line up , and press the battery into the card port on the motherboard. Attach the optical drive eject board, solid state disk, optical drive, CPU, heat-sink, system fan, memory module, hard disk drive to ... 7. Step 8. Remove any other cables that are connected to the computer. Unplug all attached devices. Remove the base cover. Refer to the new motherboard. Remove the heat-sink. Remove the optical drive. Refer to "Removing the hinge from the chassis". Refer to "Replacing the optical drive".
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...the chassis and secure it into position. Connect the new speaker cable to the chassis. Step 12. b. Line up the motherboard with the mounting holes on the motherboard with the chassis and slide it to the chassis and slide it out as shown. d. Step 15. Detach the speaker from... the chassis. Attach the new speaker cable to the motherboard. Step 10. Remove the 4 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis with the 4 screws. Step 13. Step 14. Reattach the optical drive, heat-sink, and hard ...
...the chassis and secure it into position. Connect the new speaker cable to the chassis. Step 12. b. Line up the motherboard with the mounting holes on the motherboard with the chassis and slide it to the chassis and slide it out as shown. d. Step 15. Detach the speaker from... the chassis. Attach the new speaker cable to the motherboard. Step 10. Remove the 4 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis with the 4 screws. Step 13. Step 14. Reattach the optical drive, heat-sink, and hard ...
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... cards) from electrical outlets. Step 4. Remove the hard disk drive. Remove the 8 screws that secure the TV-Tuner card to the motherboard. Remove any other cables that are connected to the chassis and slide it cool down the operating system, and turn off the computer and..." and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the chassis. Remove the 2 screws that secure the motherboard to the computer. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". Step 7. Step 5. Step 10. Step 12. Refer to "Removing the base cover"....
... cards) from electrical outlets. Step 4. Remove the hard disk drive. Remove the 8 screws that secure the TV-Tuner card to the motherboard. Remove any other cables that are connected to the chassis and slide it cool down the operating system, and turn off the computer and..." and "Rear view" for help with locating the various connectors. Disconnect the antenna cable(s) from the chassis. Remove the 2 screws that secure the motherboard to the computer. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". Step 7. Step 5. Step 10. Step 12. Refer to "Removing the base cover"....
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...card: a. c. Step 15. Reattach the hinge to the chassis, and reconnect the touch and LED panel cables to let it to the motherboard. Reconnect all attached devices. Replacing the battery Note: Turn off the computer and all the cables back to the chassis with the screws. Step... all the cables connected to the computer. Remove the heat-sink. Refer to "Removing the base cover". Remove all cables attached to the motherboard. 46 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the notched end of the TV-Tuner card into position. Step 19. Step 4. Step 13. Secure ...
...card: a. c. Step 15. Reattach the hinge to the chassis, and reconnect the touch and LED panel cables to let it to the motherboard. Reconnect all attached devices. Replacing the battery Note: Turn off the computer and all the cables back to the chassis with the screws. Step... all the cables connected to the computer. Remove the heat-sink. Refer to "Removing the base cover". Remove all cables attached to the motherboard. 46 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Insert the notched end of the TV-Tuner card into position. Step 19. Step 4. Step 13. Secure ...
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... to prise out the battery as shown. Step 14. Reattach the hinge to the chassis, and reconnect the touch and LED panel cables to the motherboard. Step 15. To remove the hinge from the chassis Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to the chassis with the side labeled... cover. Step 13. Align the holes on the chassis and secure it into place. Step 11. Step 16. Reconnect all the cables back to the motherboard. Reattach the optical drive, heat-sink, and hard disk drive to the chassis and slide it out as shown. Step 17. Line up the...
... to prise out the battery as shown. Step 14. Reattach the hinge to the chassis, and reconnect the touch and LED panel cables to the motherboard. Step 15. To remove the hinge from the chassis Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to the chassis with the side labeled... cover. Step 13. Align the holes on the chassis and secure it into place. Step 11. Step 16. Reconnect all the cables back to the motherboard. Reattach the optical drive, heat-sink, and hard disk drive to the chassis and slide it out as shown. Step 17. Line up the...
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Step 4. Remove the base cover. Reconnect the touch and LED panel cables to the computer. Disconnect all cables attached to the motherboard. 48 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Refer to remove it from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer... and all power cords from the connectors on the motherboard. Step 6. b. Step 3. Unplug all attached devices. Remove the 6 screws that are connected to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help...
Step 4. Remove the base cover. Reconnect the touch and LED panel cables to the computer. Disconnect all cables attached to the motherboard. 48 IdeaCentre A720Hardware Maintenance Manual Refer to remove it from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer... and all power cords from the connectors on the motherboard. Step 6. b. Step 3. Unplug all attached devices. Remove the 6 screws that are connected to "Left and right view" and "Rear view" for help...