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General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Contents Contents Chapter 1. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility 15 Starting the Setup Utility program 15 Viewing ...
General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Contents Contents Chapter 1. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility 15 Starting the Setup Utility program 15 Viewing ...
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Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the hinge cover 29 Removing the hinge from LED panel 30 Removing the base top cover 30 ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the hinge cover 29 Removing the hinge from LED panel 30 Removing the base top cover 30 ...
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... DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant d'exécuter les instructions. About this manual 1Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. It is only used for the machines which...
... DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant d'exécuter les instructions. About this manual 1Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. It is only used for the machines which...
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... to RoHS compliance well before June 2006 are returned in a particular machine serial. •• eSupport can be used to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 2. Under Parts information, click Parts lookup. 3. Under Parts lookup, type the model type and serial number; then click the entry... for a machine type: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - Under Browse by description, with your machine type. Lenovo plans to transition to have RoHS compliant parts. then click Go. 3. In the Refine ...
... to RoHS compliance well before June 2006 are returned in a particular machine serial. •• eSupport can be used to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 2. Under Parts information, click Parts lookup. 3. Under Parts lookup, type the model type and serial number; then click the entry... for a machine type: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - Under Browse by description, with your machine type. Lenovo plans to transition to have RoHS compliant parts. then click Go. 3. In the Refine ...
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...Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Before or after June 2006 Current or Replacement Current or Replacement original part FRU original part FRU Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Must be RoHS Must be RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Non-RoHS Can sub to be used. About this manual...20, 50: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/HHW/Events/AnnualConf/2004/ presentation/MPaparian.pdf 3 The following statement pertains to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule. Products marketed before June 2006 Products marketed after June, 2006, failed RoHS compliant parts must always be ...
...Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Before or after June 2006 Current or Replacement Current or Replacement original part FRU original part FRU Non-RoHS Can be Non-RoHS Must be RoHS Must be RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Non-RoHS Can sub to be used. About this manual...20, 50: http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/HHW/Events/AnnualConf/2004/ presentation/MPaparian.pdf 3 The following statement pertains to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule. Products marketed before June 2006 Products marketed after June, 2006, failed RoHS compliant parts must always be ...
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... inside clothing or fasten it . •• Do not wear loose clothing that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Ensure you attempt to lift. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Never move suddenly or twist...
... inside clothing or fasten it . •• Do not wear loose clothing that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Ensure you attempt to lift. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. Never move suddenly or twist...
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Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you need to work on a machine that tester. - Use only one hand when working with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you need to work on a machine that tester. - Use only one hand when working with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. ...
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.... •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: •• Keep the parts in charge between objects. 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...
.... •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: •• Keep the parts in charge between objects. 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...
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... manufacturer. Do not stare into water •• Heat to more than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. 10 Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has...
... manufacturer. Do not stare into water •• Heat to more than those specified herein might result in exposure to the beam. 10 Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. If your system has...
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Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 This section lists the physical specifications. 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. 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 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 This section lists the physical specifications. 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. 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 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
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... receive the correct response, proceed to assist you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 7. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Look for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in...
... receive the correct response, proceed to assist you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 7. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Look for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in...
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... and one numeric character • Setup Utility program password are responsible for maintaining the settings of up to 16 characters (a-z and 0-9) and semicolon (;). Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you try to access the Setup Utility program.
... and one numeric character • Setup Utility program password are responsible for maintaining the settings of up to 16 characters (a-z and 0-9) and semicolon (;). Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you try to access the Setup Utility program.
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.... 4. If you may not be installed. 5. After the password is set to clear the Power-On password. Note If you do the following : 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. To delete a previously set Device, do not want to save the settings, select Exit and select Discard changes and Exit. From the Security menu...
.... 4. If you may not be installed. 5. After the password is set to clear the Power-On password. Note If you do the following : 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. To delete a previously set Device, do not want to save the settings, select Exit and select Discard changes and Exit. From the Security menu...
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The most likely cause is in the boot sequence. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to have available when servicing a computer. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 ...
The most likely cause is in the boot sequence. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to have available when servicing a computer. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 ...
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... as Primary Master/Primary Slave/ Secondary Master/Secondary Slave could not be found or initialized. If all devices and adapters have bootable media. Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error System Halted...
... as Primary Master/Primary Slave/ Secondary Master/Secondary Slave could not be found or initialized. If all devices and adapters have bootable media. Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error System Halted...
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... parts on the motherboard(For Intel) The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4 Hinge cover 5 Hinge cable cover 6 Speaker L/R cover 7 Hinge 8 Base top cover 9 Motherboard cover 10 Motherboard 11 Base bottom mylar 12 Speaker L/R 13 Antenna L/R 14 Bluetooth...
... parts on the motherboard(For Intel) The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4 Hinge cover 5 Hinge cable cover 6 Speaker L/R cover 7 Hinge 8 Base top cover 9 Motherboard cover 10 Motherboard 11 Base bottom mylar 12 Speaker L/R 13 Antenna L/R 14 Bluetooth...
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... the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 28 General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the computer, or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 8 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or... Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Unplug all peripherals. 2.
... the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 28 General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the computer, or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 8 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or... Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Unplug all peripherals. 2.
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Refer to the hinge. 1 2. Refer to "Removing the hinge from LED panel: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from LED panel" 3. Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel. Lift up the base top cover. 30 Remove the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4 screws that secure the LED panel to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Remove the hinge cover.
Refer to the hinge. 1 2. Refer to "Removing the hinge from LED panel: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from LED panel" 3. Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel. Lift up the base top cover. 30 Remove the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4 screws that secure the LED panel to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Remove the hinge cover.
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Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the base bottom. 1 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 2 Pull out the hard disk drive. 1 2 6. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 32 Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5.
Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the base bottom. 1 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 2 Pull out the hard disk drive. 1 2 6. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 32 Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5.
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... the hinge cover. Remove the base top cover. Refer to the base bottom. 34 Disconnect the system fan power cable from LED panel" 3. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.
... the hinge cover. Remove the base top cover. Refer to the base bottom. 34 Disconnect the system fan power cable from LED panel" 3. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.