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Contents Contents Chapter 1. Using the Setup Utility 15 Starting the Setup Utility program 15 Viewing and changing settings 15 Using passwords 16 Using Device...18 Selecting a startup device 19 Exiting from the Setup Utility program 19 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection...
Contents Contents Chapter 1. Using the Setup Utility 15 Starting the Setup Utility program 15 Viewing and changing settings 15 Using passwords 16 Using Device...18 Selecting a startup device 19 Exiting from the Setup Utility program 19 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection...
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Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the hinge cover 29 Removing the hinge from LED panel 30 Removing the base top cover 30 Removing the motherboard cover 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Removing the hinge from the base bottom 33 Replacing the system fan 34 Replacing the heatsink 35 Replacing the bluetooth module 36 Replacing a memory module 37 Replacing the TV tuner card 38 Replacing the WLAN card 39 Replacing the motherboard 40 Removing the rear cover 41 Replacing the LED panel 43 ...
Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the hinge cover 29 Removing the hinge from LED panel 30 Removing the base top cover 30 Removing the motherboard cover 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Removing the hinge from the base bottom 33 Replacing the system fan 34 Replacing the heatsink 35 Replacing the bluetooth module 36 Replacing a memory module 37 Replacing the TV tuner card 38 Replacing the WLAN card 39 Replacing the motherboard 40 Removing the rear cover 41 Replacing the LED panel 43 ...
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...TV card. About this book before performing any of the TV card in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. Important Safety Information Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in dieser Dokumentation, bevor Sie...1 It is intended only for those machines which have TV card. It is invalid for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant d'exécuter les instructions.
...TV card. About this book before performing any of the TV card in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. Important Safety Information Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in dieser Dokumentation, bevor Sie...1 It is intended only for those machines which have TV card. It is invalid for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant d'exécuter les instructions.
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...RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of key commodities built in the Use Quick Path field; Products on the market after June 2006. Lenovo plans to transition to view the list of Hazardous Substances in all cases, if the parts are not compliant originally, replacement parts can... be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before the 2 Under Parts lookup, type the model type and serial number; Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport ...
...RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of key commodities built in the Use Quick Path field; Products on the market after June 2006. Lenovo plans to transition to view the list of Hazardous Substances in all cases, if the parts are not compliant originally, replacement parts can... be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before the 2 Under Parts lookup, type the model type and serial number; Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport ...
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RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Related Web URLs are: •• Lenovo information for Suppliers website: http://www-03.ibm.com/procurement/proweb.nsf/ ContentDocsByTitle/United+States~Information+for those FRUs can be replaced using RoHS compliant ... RoHS Must be RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Non-RoHS Can sub to RoHS RoHS Must be ready to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts. Products sold in the system HMM or direct substitutions for +suppliers •• RoHS Directive: http://europa.eu.int/...
RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Related Web URLs are: •• Lenovo information for Suppliers website: http://www-03.ibm.com/procurement/proweb.nsf/ ContentDocsByTitle/United+States~Information+for those FRUs can be replaced using RoHS compliant ... RoHS Must be RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Non-RoHS Can sub to RoHS RoHS Must be ready to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts. Products sold in the system HMM or direct substitutions for +suppliers •• RoHS Directive: http://europa.eu.int/...
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Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. •• When lifting any objects that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) or objects that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Never move suddenly or twist when you can be familiar with your leg muscles; Remember: Metal objects are good electrical conductors. 4 If your hair is long, fasten it. •• Insert the ends of a machine. Use a slow lifting force. Ensure that you are servicing the machine. •• Keep your tool case away from the muscles in your back. this action removes ...
Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. •• When lifting any objects that weigh more than 16 kg (35 lb) or objects that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Never move suddenly or twist when you can be familiar with your leg muscles; Remember: Metal objects are good electrical conductors. 4 If your hair is long, fasten it. •• Insert the ends of a machine. Use a slow lifting force. Ensure that you are servicing the machine. •• Keep your tool case away from the muscles in your back. this action removes ...
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To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you when working with a soft material that has hazardous voltages. •• Disconnect all power before returning the machine to decrease electrostatic discharges. Some hand tools have , near their equipment, rubber floor mats that is worn or defective. •• Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. If you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting ...
To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you when working with a soft material that has hazardous voltages. •• Disconnect all power before returning the machine to decrease electrostatic discharges. Some hand tools have , near their equipment, rubber floor mats that is worn or defective. •• Reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. If you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting ...
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Use only one hand when working with powered-on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames. By observing the above rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body. - The surface is near you. such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. •• Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of maintenance information. Blowers and fans - Ensure that tester. - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn or broken tools and ...
Use only one hand when working with powered-on suitable rubber mats (obtained locally, if necessary) to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames. By observing the above rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body. - The surface is near you. such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. •• Do not service the following parts with the reflective surface of maintenance information. Blowers and fans - Ensure that tester. - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use worn or broken tools and ...
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Each machine, as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7. A third-wire ground connector in the parts listings. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any unsafe conditions are present, you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock). •• Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or bulging capacitor •• Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of this inspection guide. ...
Each machine, as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7. A third-wire ground connector in the parts listings. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. Remove the cover. 5. Check for any unsafe conditions are present, you can cause serious or fatal electrical shock). •• Explosive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face or bulging capacitor •• Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of this inspection guide. ...
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Notes: 1. Attach the ESD ground clip to protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 8 You can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. •• Avoid contact with other people. •• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. •• ...
Notes: 1. Attach the ESD ground clip to protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 8 You can be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective devices you are inserted into the product. •• Avoid contact with other people. •• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. •• ...
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To Connect 1. To Disconnect 1. Remove all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •• Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. •• When possible, use one hand only to devices. 3. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, remove power cords from connectors. 4. Safety information Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or ...
To Connect 1. To Disconnect 1. Remove all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •• Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. •• When possible, use one hand only to devices. 3. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, remove power cords from connectors. 4. Safety information Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or ...
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Do not: •• Throw or immerse into the beam, do not view directly with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. DANGER: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Removing the covers of the battery as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of . There are ...
Do not: •• Throw or immerse into the beam, do not view directly with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. CAUTION: When laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. DANGER: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Removing the covers of the battery as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of . There are ...
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Chapter 2. The device also might have more than one power cord. Safety information CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on top of rack-mounted devices. 11
To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. Chapter 2. The device also might have more than one power cord. Safety information CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on top of rack-mounted devices. 11
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Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C Transit: -20° to 55°C Humidity: Operating: 35% to 80% Transit: 20% to 93% (40°C) Altitude: 86KPa to all machine types supported by this publication. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 This section lists the physical specifications. Hardware Maintenance Manual General information 3 This chapter provides general information that applies to 106KPa Electrical input Input voltage: 220V±22V Input frequency: 50Hz ±1Hz 12
Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C Transit: -20° to 55°C Humidity: Operating: 35% to 80% Transit: 20% to 93% (40°C) Altitude: 86KPa to all machine types supported by this publication. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 This section lists the physical specifications. Hardware Maintenance Manual General information 3 This chapter provides general information that applies to 106KPa Electrical input Input voltage: 220V±22V Input frequency: 50Hz ±1Hz 12
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General Checkout Attention The drives in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the problem: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program". 2. Use the following : 1. Set all external devices. 13 Select Start Options. 3. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Check all external devices. 2. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the information supplied with that the latest level of BIOS is installed...
General Checkout Attention The drives in quiet mode (no beep, no memory count and checkpoint code display) when no errors are servicing might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the problem: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See "Starting the Setup Utility program". 2. Use the following : 1. Set all external devices. 13 Select Start Options. 3. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Check all external devices. 2. For an explanation of these messages, refer to the information supplied with that the latest level of BIOS is installed...
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Problem determination tips Due to the variety of hardware and software combinations that can be encountered, use - What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? - Is the failure repeatable? - Type and version level •• Hardware configuration - Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Look for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If the computer displays a...
Problem determination tips Due to the variety of hardware and software combinations that can be encountered, use - What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? - Is the failure repeatable? - Type and version level •• Hardware configuration - Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Look for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If the computer displays a...
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For more information, see Starting the Setup Utility program. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the bottom of which operating system you are using. Starting the Setup Utility program To start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Notes: If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been installed, the Setup Utility program menu is used to view and change settings, see Using passwords. Using the Setup Utility Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is not displayed until you must use the keyboard....
For more information, see Starting the Setup Utility program. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the bottom of which operating system you are using. Starting the Setup Utility program To start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Notes: If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been installed, the Setup Utility program menu is used to view and change settings, see Using passwords. Using the Setup Utility Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is not displayed until you must use the keyboard....
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Password considerations A password can be any combination of several computers, you can type either password. After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is set, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous password Administrator password When an Administrator Password is displayed each time you try to 16 characters (a-z and 0-9) and semicolon (;). However, if you decide to set an Administrator Password. If you are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your ...
Password considerations A password can be any combination of several computers, you can type either password. After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is set, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous password Administrator password When an Administrator Password is displayed each time you try to 16 characters (a-z and 0-9) and semicolon (;). However, if you decide to set an Administrator Password. If you are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your ...
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For more information, see Starting the Setup Utility program on page 16. 1. From Security menu, select Set Administrator Password and press Enter. 3. A setup notice will display that changes have been saved, select OK. 6. Select Save changes and Exit. Setting, changing, and deleting a Power-On Password To set , you must type your Administrator password. 1. The password dialog box will be installed. 5. Conform New Password and press Enter. Chapter 5. A setup notice will be displayed. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press 17 To ...
For more information, see Starting the Setup Utility program on page 16. 1. From Security menu, select Set Administrator Password and press Enter. 3. A setup notice will display that changes have been saved, select OK. 6. Select Save changes and Exit. Setting, changing, and deleting a Power-On Password To set , you must type your Administrator password. 1. The password dialog box will be installed. 5. Conform New Password and press Enter. Chapter 5. A setup notice will be displayed. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press 17 To ...
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To delete a previously set Device, do the following: 1. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. To set Power-On Password, do not want to save configuration changes and exit setup. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and press F10 to Disabled the USB keyboard and/or USB mouse may select the Advanced Menu for device setup. See the information displayed on page 15). 2. Type the new password, and press Enter. 4. If you type the password correctly, the password will be displayed. Press Enter twice to the following : 1. ...
To delete a previously set Device, do the following: 1. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. To set Power-On Password, do not want to save configuration changes and exit setup. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and press F10 to Disabled the USB keyboard and/or USB mouse may select the Advanced Menu for device setup. See the information displayed on page 15). 2. Type the new password, and press Enter. 4. If you type the password correctly, the password will be displayed. Press Enter twice to the following : 1. ...