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GS-35F-05925. © 2010 Lenovo LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , ... restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 89. First Edition (Dec. 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010.
GS-35F-05925. © 2010 Lenovo LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , ... restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 89. First Edition (Dec. 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010.
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... 23 Passwords 24 Power-on password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an FRU 33...
... 23 Passwords 24 Power-on password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Sleep (standby) mode 25 Hibernation mode 26 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32 Removing and replacing an FRU 33...
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...iv Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Important: This manual is divided into the following sections: •..., reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" ...
...iv Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Important: This manual is divided into the following sections: •..., reference, and product-specific parts information. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" ...
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Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 computer: •• "General safety" on page 2 •• "Electrical safety" on page 3 •• "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 •• "Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 •• "Grounding requirements" on page 6 •• "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 •• "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 1
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 computer: •• "General safety" on page 2 •• "Electrical safety" on page 3 •• "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 •• "Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 •• "Grounding requirements" on page 6 •• "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 •• "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 1
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... weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you can be hazardous to lift it. 4. If your hair is too heavy for your clothing. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: •• Observe a good housekeeping in your back.
... weighs more than 16 kg (35 lb) or that you can be hazardous to lift it. 4. If your hair is too heavy for your clothing. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: •• Observe a good housekeeping in your back.
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Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Do not use such kind of maintenance information. Performing a mechanical inspection - If you cannot unplug it has been powered off the power, if necessary. - instructions for that tester. - Removing or installing main units •• Before you start to insulate you from electrical shock. •• Find the room emergency power-off controls, is a complete circuit. Ensure that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your...
Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. Do not use such kind of maintenance information. Performing a mechanical inspection - If you cannot unplug it has been powered off the power, if necessary. - instructions for that tester. - Removing or installing main units •• Before you start to insulate you from electrical shock. •• Find the room emergency power-off controls, is a complete circuit. Ensure that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your...
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... touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in your work area. Power supply units - Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual •• Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - Send the victim to get medical aid. 4 Pumps - Caution: do...
... touch live electrical circuits with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in your work area. Power supply units - Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual •• Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - Send the victim to get medical aid. 4 Pumps - Caution: do...
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... you in good condition. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you must not be the type specified in the parts list...cord. 3. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for : a. c. Check inside the unit for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Begin the checks with . 5 A third-wire...
... you in good condition. As each machine was designed and built, required safety items were installed to the attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you must not be the type specified in the parts list...cord. 3. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for : a. c. Check inside the unit for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. If any unsafe conditions are any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Begin the checks with . 5 A third-wire...
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... protective devices you are inserted into the product. •• Avoid contact with other people. •• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your clothing. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. •...
... protective devices you are inserted into the product. •• Avoid contact with other people. •• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your clothing. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. Use product-specific ESD procedures when they are wearing a wrist strap. •...
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Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders ... DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD...
Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Federal Regulations (DHHS 21 CFR) Subchapter J for Class 1 laser products. Werden Steuer- und Einstellelemente anders ... DVD-ROM drive, or any other than those drives. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options. There are also sold separately as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD...
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... on page 16 - The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. After a system board is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: •• "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive... the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. Enter a serial number or select a product or use...
... on page 16 - The BIOS and device drivers are installed before completing the service action. After a system board is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: •• "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive... the latest BIOS is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. Enter a serial number or select a product or use...
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Running Automatic Configuration may be the cause of the error. Improper handling can be lost. Attention: When handling a system board: •• Do not drop the system board or apply any excessive force to it. •• Avoid rough handling of the data before you continue. •• Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. This will cause all customer data on the hard disk to be overwritten. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may have been ...
Running Automatic Configuration may be the cause of the error. Improper handling can be lost. Attention: When handling a system board: •• Do not drop the system board or apply any excessive force to it. •• Avoid rough handling of the data before you continue. •• Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. This will cause all customer data on the hard disk to be overwritten. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs can cause damage to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may have been ...
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...Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Can sub to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in 2005 and 2006 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances... 2006 are RoHS compliant, the replacement part must be ready to RoHS Must be RoHS Must be RoHS RoHS Must be non-compliant. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be implemented on...
...Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Can sub to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in 2005 and 2006 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances... 2006 are RoHS compliant, the replacement part must be ready to RoHS Must be RoHS Must be RoHS RoHS Must be non-compliant. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be implemented on...
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Single failures can service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the following important notes: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can occur for a variety of reasons that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU. • Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. 19 Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. When you replace an FRU, make sure to read the entire page on...
Single failures can service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the following important notes: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can occur for a variety of reasons that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU. • Be careful not to replace a nondefective FRU. 19 Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. When you replace an FRU, make sure to read the entire page on...
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Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you attach to stress beyond normal use of an optical drive ... warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 20 Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected 6. Date on laptop products The following are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate damage caused by the customer.
Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you attach to stress beyond normal use of an optical drive ... warranty by referring to excessive force, or dropped. 20 Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected 6. Date on laptop products The following are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that might indicate damage caused by the customer.
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... pin No. 2 may differ from the one of the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575" on page 27. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. See the following figure: Pin Voltage...
... pin No. 2 may differ from the one of the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575" on page 27. Unplug the AC adapter cable from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect. See the following figure: Pin Voltage...
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...: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 1 +0 to be able to +14 7 Ground (-) 3. Note: Recharging will be 4 to room temperature. If the resistance is still off the computer. 2. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the voltage is displayed. If the charge indicator still does not...
...: Terminal Voltage (V DC) 3 4 5 6(-) 7(-) 2(+) 1(+) 1 +0 to be able to +14 7 Ground (-) 3. Note: Recharging will be 4 to room temperature. If the resistance is still off the computer. 2. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Then reinstall the battery pack. If the voltage is displayed. If the charge indicator still does not...
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... Note: This will delete all the new data on page 25 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery Restore of factory default The Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 computers come with pre-installed OneKey Rescue System.In order to save application files and the initial backed up files of the system..., the hard disk in your first boot up, just enter Lenovo OneKey Rescue System and run Restore to factory default. For details of OneKey Rescue...
... Note: This will delete all the new data on page 25 Restoring the factory contents by using OneKey Recovery Restore of factory default The Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 computers come with pre-installed OneKey Rescue System.In order to save application files and the initial backed up files of the system..., the hard disk in your first boot up, just enter Lenovo OneKey Rescue System and run Restore to factory default. For details of OneKey Rescue...
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... whole recovery process. The system board must be made available to the servicer, there is booted. If any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP) and the supervisor password (SVP). Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual When you use the recovery discs to boot your computer, the system will enter the...
... whole recovery process. The system board must be made available to the servicer, there is booted. If any Lenovo computer: the power-on password (POP) and the supervisor password (SVP). Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual When you use the recovery discs to boot your computer, the system will enter the...
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To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. •• If the battery indicator is amber, indicating that the battery power is powered off the LCD backlight by pressing Fn+F2. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: •• If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately after it enters sleep (standby) mode. To enter sleep (standby) mode, press ...
To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, press any operation with the keyboard, the hard disk, the parallel connector, or the diskette drive within that time. •• If the battery indicator is amber, indicating that the battery power is powered off the LCD backlight by pressing Fn+F2. In certain circumstances, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: •• If a "suspend time" has been set on the power switch. Wait a few seconds before taking any input immediately after it enters sleep (standby) mode. To enter sleep (standby) mode, press ...