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... sensitive to do first 29 Power system checkout 30 Checking the ac power adapter 30 Checking operational charging 31 Checking the battery pack 31 Chapter 4. FRU replacement notices 41 Screw notices 41 Chapter 7. Locations 79 Right-side view 79 Bottom view...Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 28 Chapter 3. Notices 95 Electronic emissions notices 96 Trademarks 96 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 i Lenovo B590 37 Specifications 37 Status indicators 38 Fn key combinations 39 Chapter 6. Related service information 33 Recovering the computer settings ...
... sensitive to do first 29 Power system checkout 30 Checking the ac power adapter 30 Checking operational charging 31 Checking the battery pack 31 Chapter 4. FRU replacement notices 41 Screw notices 41 Chapter 7. Locations 79 Right-side view 79 Bottom view...Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 28 Chapter 3. Notices 95 Electronic emissions notices 96 Trademarks 96 © Copyright Lenovo 2012 i Lenovo B590 37 Specifications 37 Status indicators 38 Fn key combinations 39 Chapter 6. Related service information 33 Recovering the computer settings ...
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... conditions and the safety hazards they exceed the requirements noted here. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use a meter to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are... of any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. do not become a victim yourself. - b. Switch off power. - -
... conditions and the safety hazards they exceed the requirements noted here. Power off , and the power cord disconnected. Use a meter to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are... of any potentially unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to measure third-wire ground continuity for cracked or bulging batteries. 5. Checklist: 1. Disconnect the power cord. 3. do not become a victim yourself. - b. Switch off power. - -
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Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on these systems. - Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the electrical outlet can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide a static-free work surface. When ...
Attach the ESD ground clip to eliminate static on these systems. - Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system, use of the electrical outlet can use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to provide a static-free work surface. When ...
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...latest utility, make sure that board, and then replace the other one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that the battery is fully charged and an ac power adapter is installed to the system board before you are instructed to prevent unnecessary expense for ...before replacing any computer unless you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one . © Copyright Lenovo 2012 27 Important service information This chapter presents the following : 1. Notes: If you need to improve the computer performance, you also could...
...latest utility, make sure that board, and then replace the other one of them does not correct the problem, reinstall that the battery is fully charged and an ac power adapter is installed to the system board before you are instructed to prevent unnecessary expense for ...before replacing any computer unless you are instructed to replace either the processor board or the system board, and replacing one . © Copyright Lenovo 2012 27 Important service information This chapter presents the following : 1. Notes: If you need to improve the computer performance, you also could...
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...) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac power adapter may have been subjected to Chapter 5 "Lenovo B590" on page 37. 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or... unauthorized service or modification. • If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may different from the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that power is used. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer....
...) Pin Voltage (V dc) 1 +20 2 0 Note: Output voltage of pin no.2 of the ac power adapter may have been subjected to Chapter 5 "Lenovo B590" on page 37. 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in the drive, or... unauthorized service or modification. • If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it may different from the computer. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Check that power is used. • If the power-on indicator does not turn on the computer. 5. Turn off the computer....
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... operating system you are using, do the following : • Windows 7: Launch the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • Windows 8: - Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to launch the Lenovo Solution Center program, and then click Battery. - Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a while. If the voltage is still not charged, go...
... operating system you are using, do the following : • Windows 7: Launch the Power Manager program and click the Battery tab. • Windows 8: - Terminal 1 7 Voltage (V dc) + 0 to launch the Lenovo Solution Center program, and then click Battery. - Note: Recharging will take at room temperature for a while. If the voltage is still not charged, go...
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... any operation with the keyboard, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. • If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is powered off monitor" timer on . Attention: If you forget the password, there is turned on the Windows 7 operating system expires...
... any operation with the keyboard, the hard disk drive, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. • If the battery indicator blinks orange, indicating that the battery power is powered off monitor" timer on . Attention: If you forget the password, there is turned on the Windows 7 operating system expires...
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...Fn+Home Fn+End Puts the computer into sleep mode or turn off . Attention: • When the indicator is continuing. When the battery charge level reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to switch between 5% and 20%, and the charging is on a conventional keyboard. To ... drive errors. 4 Power and battery • Solid green: The battery charge level is between 80% and 100%, or the battery status indicator discharge level is between 20% and 100%. • Slow blinking green: The battery charge level is reading or writing data. Lenovo B590 39 Table 2. Multimedia control: ...
...Fn+Home Fn+End Puts the computer into sleep mode or turn off . Attention: • When the indicator is continuing. When the battery charge level reaches 20%, the blinking color changes to switch between 5% and 20%, and the charging is on a conventional keyboard. To ... drive errors. 4 Power and battery • Solid green: The battery charge level is between 80% and 100%, or the battery status indicator discharge level is between 20% and 100%. • Slow blinking green: The battery charge level is reading or writing data. Lenovo B590 39 Table 2. Multimedia control: ...
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..."FRU replacement notices" on how to be included with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2012 43 Before replacing any time upon request. DANGER Before removing any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is required: (1) return instructions, a... the correct screw(s) as self-service CRUs and others are listed in place and none are available from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in each...
..."FRU replacement notices" on how to be included with one hand or by using an electrostatic discharge (ESD) strap (P/N 6405959). © Copyright Lenovo 2012 43 Before replacing any time upon request. DANGER Before removing any interconnecting cables. Attention: The system board is required: (1) return instructions, a... the correct screw(s) as self-service CRUs and others are listed in place and none are available from electrical outlets, remove the battery pack, and then disconnect any FRU, turn off the computer, unplug all screws, springs, and other small parts are in each...
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Unlock the spring-loaded battery latch 1 . Make sure that the battery latches are in the slot. Holding the manual battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 1 2 2 When installing: Install the battery pack in the locked position. 1020 Bottom slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual Any other battery could ignite or explode. 1010 Battery pack Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
Unlock the spring-loaded battery latch 1 . Make sure that the battery latches are in the slot. Holding the manual battery latch in the unlocked position, remove the battery pack in the direction shown by the arrow 2 . 1 2 2 When installing: Install the battery pack in the locked position. 1020 Bottom slot cover For access, remove this FRU: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 44 Hardware Maintenance Manual Any other battery could ignite or explode. 1010 Battery pack Removal steps of battery pack DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
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Removing and replacing a FRU 45 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Remove the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 . 1 1 2 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1030 Optical drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw 1 . 1 Color Black Torque 1.85 kgf-cm Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 1.85 kgf-cm Chapter 7.
Removing and replacing a FRU 45 Removal steps of bottom slot cover Remove the screws 1 , and then remove the cover 2 . 1 1 2 2 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1030 Optical drive For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Removal steps of optical drive Remove the screw 1 . 1 Color Black Torque 1.85 kgf-cm Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Color Black Torque 1.85 kgf-cm Chapter 7.
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Then remove the optical drive. 3 2 Removal steps of optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket Remove the screws 1 and then remove the optical drive bracket. Insert a screwdriver into the screw hole 2 and push the optical drive in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 46 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 2 Color Black Torque 1.85 kgf-cm Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1040 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow 3 .
Then remove the optical drive. 3 2 Removal steps of optical drive bezel and optical drive bracket Remove the screws 1 and then remove the optical drive bracket. Insert a screwdriver into the screw hole 2 and push the optical drive in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 46 Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 2 Color Black Torque 1.85 kgf-cm Step 1 Screw (quantity) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (2) 1040 Memory modules For access, remove these FRUs in the direction shown by the arrow 3 .
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... is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1050 Hard disk drive assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a : lower slot), but...
... is firmly installed in the slot and does not move easily. 1050 Hard disk drive assembly For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in SLOT-0 ( a : lower slot), but...
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Removal steps of hard disk drive bracket Remove the screws 1 . 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M3 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Remove the hard disk drive bracket as shown by the arrow 2 . 2 1 Color Silver Torque 4 kgf-cm 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Chapter 7. Removing and replacing a FRU 49
Removal steps of hard disk drive bracket Remove the screws 1 . 1 1 1 Step 1 Screw (quantity) M3 × 4 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (4) Remove the hard disk drive bracket as shown by the arrow 2 . 2 1 Color Silver Torque 4 kgf-cm 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Chapter 7. Removing and replacing a FRU 49
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... on page 44 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. The drive is in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or is...
... on page 44 Attention: • Do not drop the drive or apply any physical shock to physical shock. The drive is in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on it if possible. • Never remove the drive while the computer is operating or is...
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Any other battery could ignite or explode. 52 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the mSATA solid state drive 2 . 2 1080 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Removal steps of backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
Any other battery could ignite or explode. 52 Hardware Maintenance Manual Remove the mSATA solid state drive 2 . 2 1080 Backup battery For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Removal steps of backup battery DANGER Use only the battery specified in the parts list for your computer.
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Removing and replacing a FRU 53 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1090 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Chapter 7. Insert a screwdriver into the backup battery hole and push the backup battery until the battery pops up.
Removing and replacing a FRU 53 When installing: Ensure that the connector is attached firmly. 1090 Keyboard For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 Chapter 7. Insert a screwdriver into the backup battery hole and push the backup battery until the battery pops up.
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4 6 5 When installing: Ensure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly. 1100 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53 56 Hardware Maintenance Manual
4 6 5 When installing: Ensure that the keyboard connector is attached firmly. 1100 Keyboard bezel For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53 56 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... and replacing a FRU 59 Then remove the LED board 2 . 1 2 1120 Power board and touch pad bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53... • "1100 Keyboard bezel" on page 56 Removal steps of LED board Peel off the mylar tape 1 . • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53...
... and replacing a FRU 59 Then remove the LED board 2 . 1 2 1120 Power board and touch pad bracket For access, remove these FRUs in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53... • "1100 Keyboard bezel" on page 56 Removal steps of LED board Peel off the mylar tape 1 . • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53...
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...) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Removal steps of microphone assembly Detach the connector 1 , and then remove the microphone assembly in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53...
...) M2 × 3 mm, flat-head, nylon-coated (1) Removal steps of microphone assembly Detach the connector 1 , and then remove the microphone assembly in order: • "1010 Battery pack" on page 44 • "1020 Bottom slot cover" on page 44 • "1030 Optical drive" on page 45 • "1090 Keyboard" on page 53...