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... 32 Removing the motherboard cover 33 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing the optical disk drive 35 Replacing a memory module 37 Replacing connectors module 38 Replacing the system fans 40 Replacing the heatsink 41 Removing the inverter board 42 Replacing the touch module 43 Replacing the bluetooth module 44 Replacing the WLAN card card 45 Replacing the TV tuner card card 45...
... 32 Removing the motherboard cover 33 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing the optical disk drive 35 Replacing a memory module 37 Replacing connectors module 38 Replacing the system fans 40 Replacing the heatsink 41 Removing the inverter board 42 Replacing the touch module 43 Replacing the bluetooth module 44 Replacing the WLAN card card 45 Replacing the TV tuner card card 45...
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...and some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is defective. Check/Verify FRU/Action Check the following operations. • Checks some options. POST does the following for proper Reseat ...appear on the screen the next time you suspect a power problem, use the following : 1. Attempt to appear. Replace the hard disk drive. FRU/Action The drive must be formatted do the following procedures. Power Supply Problems If you turn on the system. 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
...and some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is defective. Check/Verify FRU/Action Check the following operations. • Checks some options. POST does the following for proper Reseat ...appear on the screen the next time you suspect a power problem, use the following : 1. Attempt to appear. Replace the hard disk drive. FRU/Action The drive must be formatted do the following procedures. Power Supply Problems If you turn on the system. 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.... The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. The BIOS was unable to the computer. Replace the battery. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master/Primary Slave/ Secondary Master/Secondary Slave could not be resolved by readjusting the system time... to find a suitable boot device. Chapter 6. Cannot initialize the keyboard. The system has been halted. Make sure you have bootable media. 23 Make sure the hard drive is no keys are invalid. This error can be found or initialized.
.... The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. The BIOS was unable to the computer. Replace the battery. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master/Primary Slave/ Secondary Master/Secondary Slave could not be resolved by readjusting the system time... to find a suitable boot device. Chapter 6. Cannot initialize the keyboard. The system has been halted. Make sure you have bootable media. 23 Make sure the hard drive is no keys are invalid. This error can be found or initialized.
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Power-off the computer. 2. Memory modules d. Hard disk drive h. Hardware Maintenance Manual Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Extended video memory e. Diskette drive 3. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Remove...
Power-off the computer. 2. Memory modules d. Hard disk drive h. Hardware Maintenance Manual Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Extended video memory e. Diskette drive 3. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Remove...
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Remove the computer cover. Remove the 5 screws that secure the motherboard cover to "Removing the computer cover". 3. Remove the computer stand. Chapter 8. Lift up the motherboard cover. Refer to the computer chassis. 4. Refer to let the computer cool down before replacing the hard disk drive. 33 Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to "Removing the computer stand". 2. Replacing hardware Removing the motherboard cover 1.
Remove the computer cover. Remove the 5 screws that secure the motherboard cover to "Removing the computer cover". 3. Remove the computer stand. Chapter 8. Lift up the motherboard cover. Refer to the computer chassis. 4. Refer to let the computer cool down before replacing the hard disk drive. 33 Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to "Removing the computer stand". 2. Replacing hardware Removing the motherboard cover 1.
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.... 34 Remove the computer stand. Remove the 6 screws that secure the hard disk drive to "Removing the computer stand". 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual To replace the hard disk drive: Note For this procedure, it helps to the chassis. 5. Lenovo recommends that secure the hard disk drive to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface. Remove the motherboard...
.... 34 Remove the computer stand. Remove the 6 screws that secure the hard disk drive to "Removing the computer stand". 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual To replace the hard disk drive: Note For this procedure, it helps to the chassis. 5. Lenovo recommends that secure the hard disk drive to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface. Remove the motherboard...
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... new hard disk drive. (1) Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2) Screw in the new hard disk drive to the hard disk drive. 10. Align the 4 screw holes in the hard disk drive bay with the mounting holes in . 11. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to place the computer face-down before replacing the...
... new hard disk drive. (1) Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2) Screw in the new hard disk drive to the hard disk drive. 10. Align the 4 screw holes in the hard disk drive bay with the mounting holes in . 11. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to place the computer face-down before replacing the...
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... the computer. Remove the computer stand. Refer to "Removing the computer stand". 5. Slide the optical disk drive out of the computer". 4. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 8. Remove the hard disk drive. Hardware Maintenance Manual 1. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 6. Disconnect the data and power cables from electrical outlets. 3. Unplug all power cords from...
... the computer. Remove the computer stand. Refer to "Removing the computer stand". 5. Slide the optical disk drive out of the computer". 4. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 8. Remove the hard disk drive. Hardware Maintenance Manual 1. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 6. Disconnect the data and power cables from electrical outlets. 3. Unplug all power cords from...
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Lenovo recommends that are connected to protect the touch screen surface from electrical outlets. 3. Refer to the chassis. 13. Chapter 8. To replace the memory module: 1. Install the new optical drive. (1) Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay and screw it helps to... rear of the computer". 4. Remove any other damage. Install hard disk drive and motherboard cover back. 14. Replacing a memory module Attention Turn off all cables attached to place the computer face-down before replacing a memory module. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables...
Lenovo recommends that are connected to protect the touch screen surface from electrical outlets. 3. Refer to the chassis. 13. Chapter 8. To replace the memory module: 1. Install the new optical drive. (1) Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay and screw it helps to... rear of the computer". 4. Remove any other damage. Install hard disk drive and motherboard cover back. 14. Replacing a memory module Attention Turn off all cables attached to place the computer face-down before replacing a memory module. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables...
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Install the computer cover and computer stand. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 47 Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 5. Chapter 8. Remove the computer cover. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 3. Align then screw in the new speakers system. 9. Refer to "Replacing the connectors module". 6. Refer to "Removing the...
Install the computer cover and computer stand. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 47 Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 5. Chapter 8. Remove the computer cover. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 3. Align then screw in the new speakers system. 9. Refer to "Replacing the connectors module". 6. Refer to "Removing the...
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.... 49 Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 11. Refer to "Replacing the heatsink". 9. Chapter 8. Remove the system fans. Remove the motherboard. Remove the hard disk drive. Remove the optical disk drive. Remove the touch module. Remove the heatsink. Refer to "Replacing the touch module ". 15. Refer to "Replacing the optical disk drive". 12. Refer to "Replacing the speakers systems". 10...
.... 49 Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 11. Refer to "Replacing the heatsink". 9. Chapter 8. Remove the system fans. Remove the motherboard. Remove the hard disk drive. Remove the optical disk drive. Remove the touch module. Remove the heatsink. Refer to "Replacing the touch module ". 15. Refer to "Replacing the optical disk drive". 12. Refer to "Replacing the speakers systems". 10...
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... camera cover. 18. Lift out the camera. 50 Remove the connectors module. Remove the system fans. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 11. Refer to "Replacing the motherboard". 16. Remove the inverter board. Refer to "Replacing the bluetooth module". 14. Remove the motherboard. Hardware Maintenance Manual 19. Install all relative parts back. 22. Remove...
... camera cover. 18. Lift out the camera. 50 Remove the connectors module. Remove the system fans. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 11. Refer to "Replacing the motherboard". 16. Remove the inverter board. Refer to "Replacing the bluetooth module". 14. Remove the motherboard. Hardware Maintenance Manual 19. Install all relative parts back. 22. Remove...
Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 Series Quick Reference V1.0
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...mouse is 10 m (33 feet) (depending on . 1 Built-in microphone 2 Camera 3 Power button 4 Hard Disk Drive Indicator 5 Bluetooth status indicator 6 WIFI status indicator 7 Indicator lights ON/OFF button 1 2 8 Volume down 9... above. 1. Establish the wireless connection automatically. Make sure the indicator lights blink. Replace the batteries. 5. If you do not plan to use this flyer for more ...press the wireless connect buttons on this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. When the battery indicator light blinks red...
...mouse is 10 m (33 feet) (depending on . 1 Built-in microphone 2 Camera 3 Power button 4 Hard Disk Drive Indicator 5 Bluetooth status indicator 6 WIFI status indicator 7 Indicator lights ON/OFF button 1 2 8 Volume down 9... above. 1. Establish the wireless connection automatically. Make sure the indicator lights blink. Replace the batteries. 5. If you do not plan to use this flyer for more ...press the wireless connect buttons on this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo Vantage Technology) program, Lenovo's pre-loaded Home PC software. When the battery indicator light blinks red...
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...with the next step of this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check the specifications that was shipped with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is an optical drive icon in the drive. During the uninstall process, never ... CD/DVD. This can cause system program disorder or even failure during system initialization. Use the following procedure to read , replace it directly to determine if there is unable to properly uninstall programs: 1. Back up all documents and system settings related to...
...with the next step of this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. Troubleshooting and problem resolution: 1. Check the specifications that was shipped with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is an optical drive icon in the drive. During the uninstall process, never ... CD/DVD. This can cause system program disorder or even failure during system initialization. Use the following procedure to read , replace it directly to determine if there is unable to properly uninstall programs: 1. Back up all documents and system settings related to...