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First Edition (Dec. 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. 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 , ... and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 89. GS-35F-05925. © 2010 Lenovo All rights reserved. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No.
First Edition (Dec. 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. 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 , ... and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the general information under "Notices" on page 89. GS-35F-05925. © 2010 Lenovo All rights reserved. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No.
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... 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 1010...
... 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 1010...
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... general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. iv Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo product: Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing...
... general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. iv Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo product: Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing...
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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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... pushing up above your elbows. Replace any safety device that may be trapped in the moving parts of the object equally between your feet. 3. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: •• Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the...
... pushing up above your elbows. Replace any safety device that may be trapped in the moving parts of the object equally between your feet. 3. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: •• Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the...
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Some hand tools have rubber floor mats near you from a circuit. Do not use the approved probe leads and accessories for that has hazardous voltages. •• Disconnect all power before: - Removing or installing main units •• Before you work on electrical equipments. keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your electrical hand tools for these precautions are in the off controls, is a complete circuit. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use such kind of maintenance information. Be extremely careful when you may prevent a current ...
Some hand tools have rubber floor mats near you from a circuit. Do not use the approved probe leads and accessories for that has hazardous voltages. •• Disconnect all power before: - Removing or installing main units •• Before you work on electrical equipments. keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your electrical hand tools for these precautions are in the off controls, is a complete circuit. When using testers, set the controls correctly and use such kind of maintenance information. Be extremely careful when you may prevent a current ...
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Power supply units - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Switch off the power. - Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual •• Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - The surface is conductive; Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded ...
Power supply units - Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of a plastic dental mirror. Switch off the power. - Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual •• Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: - The surface is conductive; Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded ...
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...or bulging batteries. 5. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Use good judgment as to the attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) •• Explosive ...;• Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . 5 Disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove the cover. 6. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this...
...or bulging batteries. 5. b. Check for damage (loose, broken, or sharp edges). 2. Use good judgment as to the attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock) •• Explosive ...;• Mechanical hazards, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 8. Check for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Begin the checks with . 5 Disconnect the power cord. 3. Remove the cover. 6. Safety information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this...
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.... - When handling ESD-sensitive parts: •• Keep the parts in charge between objects. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to...
.... - When handling ESD-sensitive parts: •• Keep the parts in charge between objects. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below, to...
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... installed, note the following: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
... installed, note the following: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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After a system board is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter a serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. 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 ...is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1.
After a system board is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter a serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. 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 ...is replaced, ensure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1.
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Running Automatic Configuration may be overwritten. Make sure that changed . Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs one by one FRU, any kind. •• Avoid bending the system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. 17 Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you continue. •• Some computers have been customized. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive ...
Running Automatic Configuration may be overwritten. Make sure that changed . Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs one by one FRU, any kind. •• Avoid bending the system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. 17 Note the current configuration settings (using the View Configuration option); If you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration on the computer you continue. •• Some computers have been customized. Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive ...
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Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, ...RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are not required to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to have unique FRU part numbers. RoHS requirements ...must also be replaced with unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance well before June 2006 are identified with RoHS compliant ones, so only...
Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, ...RoHS FRU part numbers with the same fit and function are not required to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to have unique FRU part numbers. RoHS requirements ...must also be replaced with unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transit to RoHS compliance well before June 2006 are identified with RoHS compliant ones, so only...
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Single failures can service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure that the machine model and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be replaced just because of a single, unreproducible failure. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to do with another FRU of the correct model. If you suspect that an FRU is defective, clear the error logs and run the test again. When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write ...
Single failures can service the computer. • Before replacing any FRU, read the entire page on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure that the machine model and the FRU part number are servicing sequence might be replaced just because of a single, unreproducible failure. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to do with another FRU of the correct model. If you suspect that an FRU is defective, clear the error logs and run the test again. When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write ...
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... unusable) •• Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard •• Use of an incorrect AC adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: •• Missing parts might indicate that you attach to it may have... •• Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed 4. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts...
... unusable) •• Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard •• Use of an incorrect AC adapter on laptop products The following symptoms might indicate damage caused by nonwarranted activities: •• Missing parts might indicate that you attach to it may have... •• Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign material in which the machine failed 4. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts...
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... the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for the AC adapter pin No. 2 may differ from the one you suspect a power...
... the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Checking operational charging To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575" on , check the power cord of the AC adapter for the AC adapter pin No. 2 may differ from the one you suspect a power...
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... cools down, reinstall and recharge it ), and the percentage of battery power remaining is still not charged, go to 100% of its capacity. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Turn off , replace the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and...
... cools down, reinstall and recharge it ), and the percentage of battery power remaining is still not charged, go to 100% of its capacity. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. Turn off , replace the battery pack. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 5 and...
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... recovery discs, see the User Guide for OneKey Rescue System. 23 Using recovery discs When you replace a hard disk drive in a Lenovo computer includes a hidden partition when it is not recoverable. Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: •...;• "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...
... recovery discs, see the User Guide for OneKey Rescue System. 23 Using recovery discs When you replace a hard disk drive in a Lenovo computer includes a hidden partition when it is not recoverable. Related service information Related service information This chapter presents the following information: •...;• "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...
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If any Lenovo computer: the power-on the screen whenever the computer is no service procedure to complete the whole recovery process. Attention: If the SVP has been ... must be entered before an operating system can be needed for system recovery automatically. Passwords As many as two passwords may be booted. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual When you use the recovery discs to boot your computer, the system will enter the user interface for any of these...
If any Lenovo computer: the power-on the screen whenever the computer is no service procedure to complete the whole recovery process. Attention: If the SVP has been ... must be entered before an operating system can be needed for system recovery automatically. Passwords As many as two passwords may be booted. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual When you use the recovery discs to boot your computer, the system will enter the user interface for any of these...
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Screen blank mode If the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. Also, in the following event, the computer automatically returns from sleep (standby) mode and resume the operation, do one of the following events occur in addition to what occurs in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: •• If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any action to return from sleep (standby) mode and resumes the operation: •...
Screen blank mode If the time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in the operating system expires, the LCD backlight turns off. Also, in the following event, the computer automatically returns from sleep (standby) mode and resume the operation, do one of the following events occur in addition to what occurs in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into sleep (standby) mode automatically: •• If a "suspend time" has been set on the timer, and the user does not do any action to return from sleep (standby) mode and resumes the operation: •...