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... models only 24 Chapter 3. Getting to the Internet 25 Wired connection 25 Wireless connection 27 Chapter 4. CRU instructions 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the hard disk drive ....33 Replacing memory 37 Removing the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i OneKey Rescue system 29 OneKey Rescue system 29 Appendix A. Learning the...
... models only 24 Chapter 3. Getting to the Internet 25 Wired connection 25 Wireless connection 27 Chapter 4. CRU instructions 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the hard disk drive ....33 Replacing memory 37 Removing the optical drive ........40 Trademarks 42 Index 43 i OneKey Rescue system 29 OneKey Rescue system 29 Appendix A. Learning the...
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b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9
b Battery pack For details, see "Using AC adapter and battery" on page 12. Getting to know your computer a Battery latch manual The manual battery latch is used to keep the battery pack secured in place. c Battery latch spring loaded The spring-loaded battery latch keeps the battery pack secured in place. Chapter 1. d Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/ CPU (Central processing unit)/ Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment e Speakers The stereo speakers provide rich and powerful sound. 9
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..., shut it into sleep state. When the computer is in sleep state) before you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data. To shut down . Chapter 2. To put it down your computer while the hard disk is in sleep state, you will be away from your computer into sleep state, do one of...
..., shut it into sleep state. When the computer is in sleep state) before you can damage the hard disk, causing loss of data. To shut down . Chapter 2. To put it down your computer while the hard disk is in sleep state, you will be away from your computer into sleep state, do one of...
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... a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery When you need to charge the battery or replace it drops from...
... a new battery • If the battery status indicator starts blinking • If the battery has not been used for example, how often you access the hard disk drive and how bright you make the computer display. Charging the battery When you need to charge the battery or replace it drops from...
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Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk drive indicator 21
Chapter 2. Learning the basics System status indicators These indicators inform you of the computer status. 1 2 3 4 5 6 a Caps lock indicator b Num lock indicator c Power status indicator d Battery status indicator e Wireless communication indicator f Hard disk drive indicator 21
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...recovery discs; Within the program, you can be used to back up the system partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by default to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. For more instructions, see the Help file of recovery discs may take some time, connect...adapter and battery pack to physically create the recovery discs. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is needed to your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by creating recovery discs. Attention: In order to -use application that can use them...
...recovery discs; Within the program, you can be used to back up the system partition on the hard disk drive, other storage devices, or by default to launch Lenovo OneKey Recovery. For more instructions, see the Help file of recovery discs may take some time, connect...adapter and battery pack to physically create the recovery discs. OneKey Rescue system OneKey Rescue system Introduction The Lenovo OneKey Rescue system is needed to your hard disk already includes a hidden partition by creating recovery discs. Attention: In order to -use application that can use them...
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..., in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. 33 CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk drive You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of...
..., in sleep mode, or in hibernation mode. 33 CRU instructions Replacing the hard disk drive You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with one of your reseller or Lenovo marketing representative. Notes: • Replace the hard disk drive only if you upgrade it or have it to the cover of...
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CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34 a.Loosen the five screws a . Appendix A. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
CRU instructions To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1 Turn off the computer; b.Remove the compartment cover b. 1 1 1 1 1 2 34 a.Loosen the five screws a . Appendix A. then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 2 Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over. 3 Remove the battery pack. 4 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover.
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... cover. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e. 5 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again...
... cover. Connect the AC adapter and the cables to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws. 0 Put the hard disk drive gently into space. CRU instructions 7 Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame e. 5 8 Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive. 9 Attach the metal frame to the computer again...
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.... Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Appendix A. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in the memory slot of your...
.... Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer. 3 Close the computer display, and turn the computer over. 4 Remove the battery again. 5 Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/CPU (Central processing unit)/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment cover. Appendix A. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in the memory slot of your...
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AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 Appendix A. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions.
AC adapter Power cord for your computer, and informs you of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for AC adapter Battery Bottom access doors Hard disk drive Memory Optical drive Setup Poster O O O User Guide O O O O O 41 Appendix A. CRU instructions The following table provides a list of where to find replacement instructions.
Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... notices: multilingual translations.......... 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information 16 Strategy for replacing FRUs 16 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive 17 Important notice for replacing a system board 17 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 18 General checkout 19 What ... 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 Battery pack 34 1020 Dummy cards 35 1030 Optical drive 36 1040 Hard disk drive...
... notices: multilingual translations.......... 7 Laser compliance statement 14 Important service information 16 Strategy for replacing FRUs 16 Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive 17 Important notice for replacing a system board 17 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 18 General checkout 19 What ... 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 Battery pack 34 1020 Dummy cards 35 1030 Optical drive 36 1040 Hard disk drive...
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...this manual. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download. 4. 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" on page 17 - The BIOS and device drivers... replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter a serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Follow the directions on the customer support site: http://consumersupport...
...this manual. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download. 4. 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" on page 17 - The BIOS and device drivers... replacing FRUs Before replacing parts: Make sure that the latest BIOS is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter a serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Follow the directions on the customer support site: http://consumersupport...
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...than one FRU, any kind. •• Avoid bending the system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. 17 Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before performing this action. Before ... system board or apply any excessive force to it. •• Avoid rough handling of any of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing...
...than one FRU, any kind. •• Avoid bending the system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each BGA (Ball Grid Array) chipset. 17 Important notice for replacing a hard disk drive Always try to run a low-level format before performing this action. Before ... system board or apply any excessive force to it. •• Avoid rough handling of any of the data before replacing a hard disk drive. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. Important service information Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing...
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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 exchange form or ... caused by nonwarranted activities: •• Missing parts might indicate that might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. •• If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is...
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 exchange form or ... caused by nonwarranted activities: •• Missing parts might indicate that might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. •• If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Procedure index and page number in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with the computer, determine whether the damage is...
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...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 , just enter...burning the backup image to a CD/DVD as recovery discs. Make sure to the point of the system, the hard disk in your computer, you replace a hard disk drive in a Lenovo computer includes a hidden partition when it is not recoverable. For details of OneKey Rescue System, see the User Guide...
...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 , just enter...burning the backup image to a CD/DVD as recovery discs. Make sure to the point of the system, the hard disk in your computer, you replace a hard disk drive in a Lenovo computer includes a hidden partition when it is not recoverable. For details of OneKey Rescue System, see the User Guide...
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...resume the operation, do any action to what occurs in screen blank mode: •• The LCD is powered off. •• The hard disk drive is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into sleep...F2. Screen blank mode If the time set on the power switch. Wait a few seconds before taking 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 ...
...resume the operation, do any action to what occurs in screen blank mode: •• The LCD is powered off. •• The hard disk drive is low. (Alternatively, if Hibernate when battery becomes low has been selected in the "Power Management Properties" window, the computer goes into sleep...F2. Screen blank mode If the time set on the power switch. Wait a few seconds before taking 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 ...
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... hibernation mode, perform that time. •• If the timer conditions are satisfied in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is powered off. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following conditions: •• If a "hibernation time" has been set...
... hibernation mode, perform that time. •• If the timer conditions are satisfied in the boot record on the hard disk drive is read, and system status is powered off. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Hibernation mode In hibernation mode, the following conditions: •• If a "hibernation time" has been set...
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Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: •• "Specifications" on page 27 •• "Status indicators...8226; "Parts list" on page 71 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo G470/G475/G570/ G575 : Table 1. Specifications Feature Processor Core Chipset Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory CMOS RAM Hard disk drive Optical drive Description • Intel Huron River Dual Core i7/i5/i3 • AMD...
Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: •• "Specifications" on page 27 •• "Status indicators...8226; "Parts list" on page 71 Specifications The following table lists the specifications of the Lenovo G470/G475/G570/ G575 : Table 1. Specifications Feature Processor Core Chipset Bus architecture Graphic memory chip Display Standard memory CMOS RAM Hard disk drive Optical drive Description • Intel Huron River Dual Core i7/i5/i3 • AMD...
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White: Any one of the wireless devices (WLAN/Bluetooth) is being read from or written to the hard disk drive or the optical disk drive. Off: All the wireless devices (WLAN/Bluetooth) are disabled. White: Data is enabled. Sudden physical shock could cause drive ... of its capacity. Note: Do not move the system while the white drive-in use light is less than 80% of its capacity. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator 4 Battery status 5 Wireless status 6 Drive in -use Meaning Blinking amber (500ms...
White: Any one of the wireless devices (WLAN/Bluetooth) is being read from or written to the hard disk drive or the optical disk drive. Off: All the wireless devices (WLAN/Bluetooth) are disabled. White: Data is enabled. Sudden physical shock could cause drive ... of its capacity. Note: Do not move the system while the white drive-in use light is less than 80% of its capacity. Lenovo G470/G475/G570/G575 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 2. Status indicators (continued) Indicator 4 Battery status 5 Wireless status 6 Drive in -use Meaning Blinking amber (500ms...