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...ii Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Supply Problems 22 POST error codes 22 Undetermined problems 24 Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 29 General information 29 Removing the computer stand 30 Replacing a memory module 32 Replacing the optical disk drive 34 Removing the computer cover 36 Replacing the hard disk drive 37 Replacing the bluetooth module 39 Removing the motherboard cover 40 Replacing the heatsink 41 Replacing the system fan 42 Replacing the microprocessor 43 Replacing the function panel 44 Replacing the WLAN card card 45 Replacing the speakers system 46 Removing the...
...ii Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Supply Problems 22 POST error codes 22 Undetermined problems 24 Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 29 General information 29 Removing the computer stand 30 Replacing a memory module 32 Replacing the optical disk drive 34 Removing the computer cover 36 Replacing the hard disk drive 37 Replacing the bluetooth module 39 Removing the motherboard cover 40 Replacing the heatsink 41 Replacing the system fan 42 Replacing the microprocessor 43 Replacing the function panel 44 Replacing the WLAN card card 45 Replacing the speakers system 46 Removing the...
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... unsafe conditions are present, you must not be the appropriate type as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. Use good judgment as to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and frame ground.
... unsafe conditions are present, you must not be the appropriate type as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. Use good judgment as to measure third-wire ground continuity for worn, frayed, or pinched cables. 8. Check for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and frame ground.
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... all at the same charge. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. You can occur when there is desirable but not required to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounding system is...
... all at the same charge. Make sure that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated computers. Notes: 1. You can occur when there is desirable but not required to provide protection that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounding system is...
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... a problem or conflict is for displayed error codes 13 For an explanation of BIOS is installed on the system. Notes • The default is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to the middle position. 4. Use the following : 1. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Select Start Options. 3. Power-on all display controls to...
... a problem or conflict is for displayed error codes 13 For an explanation of BIOS is installed on the system. Notes • The default is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to the middle position. 4. Use the following : 1. Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Select Start Options. 3. Power-on all display controls to...
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... readable instructions or a main menu on the display. Problem determination tips Due to "POST error codes". • If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, continue at step 7. 7. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Hardware Maintenance Manual • Look for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in problem determination. If you in the system 7. Is the failure repeatable? - Have the same configuration options set -up between "working...
... readable instructions or a main menu on the display. Problem determination tips Due to "POST error codes". • If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, continue at step 7. 7. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Hardware Maintenance Manual • Look for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and software set in problem determination. If you in the system 7. Is the failure repeatable? - Have the same configuration options set -up between "working...
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... one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are set, you set a Administrator Password. However, if you decide to access the Setup Utility program. If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from changing configuration settings. The following sections. After...
... one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are set, you set a Administrator Password. However, if you decide to access the Setup Utility program. If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from changing configuration settings. The following sections. After...
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... of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 5. If you type the password correctly, the password will be displayed in New Password and confirm New Password dialog. To delete a previously set Power-On Password, do not want to confirm the password, type the password again. when prompted to save configuration changes and exit setup. Note If you may select the"Advanced"Menu for device setup. Using Device Device is used to enable or disable user access...
... of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 5. If you type the password correctly, the password will be displayed in New Password and confirm New Password dialog. To delete a previously set Power-On Password, do not want to confirm the password, type the password again. when prompted to save configuration changes and exit setup. Note If you may select the"Advanced"Menu for device setup. Using Device Device is used to enable or disable user access...
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... some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is corrupted. Replace the hard disk drive. A single problem can cause several error messages to back-up the data on the start-up drive is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen the next time you suspect a power problem, use the following operations. • Checks some options. When you...
... some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is corrupted. Replace the hard disk drive. A single problem can cause several error messages to back-up the data on the start-up drive is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen the next time you suspect a power problem, use the following operations. • Checks some options. When you...
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... video memory e. Diskette drive 3. 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. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Any adapters c. External Cache e. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Hard disk drive g. a. External devices (printer, or mouse) b. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device...
... video memory e. Diskette drive 3. 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. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Any adapters c. External Cache e. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Hard disk drive g. a. External devices (printer, or mouse) b. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device...
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Replacing hardware 6. Lift up the bluetooth mudule. 39 Connect the data and power cables back to "Removing the computer stand". 2. Replacing the bluetooth module To replace the bluetooth module: 1. Refer to the hard disk drive. 9. Chapter 8. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 3. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. 1 2 1 1 1 7. Remove the computer cover. Remove the computer stand. Align the 4 screw holes in the hard disk drive bay with the mounting holes...
Replacing hardware 6. Lift up the bluetooth mudule. 39 Connect the data and power cables back to "Removing the computer stand". 2. Replacing the bluetooth module To replace the bluetooth module: 1. Refer to the hard disk drive. 9. Chapter 8. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 3. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. 1 2 1 1 1 7. Remove the computer cover. Remove the computer stand. Align the 4 screw holes in the hard disk drive bay with the mounting holes...
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... for models with touch module) 6. Refer to "Removing the optical disk drive" 3. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Refer to the new touch module. 8. Disconnect the cables from the motherboard. 54 Install the computer cover and screw back the computer stand. Remove the optical disk drive. Remove the computer stand. Remove the touch module. Replacing the LED panel To replace the LED panel 1. Reconnect the cables to "Removing the motherboard cover". 5. Disconnect the camera cable from the touch module. 4 4 7. Remove the motherboard cover...
... for models with touch module) 6. Refer to "Removing the optical disk drive" 3. Remove the computer cover. Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Refer to the new touch module. 8. Disconnect the cables from the motherboard. 54 Install the computer cover and screw back the computer stand. Remove the optical disk drive. Remove the computer stand. Remove the touch module. Replacing the LED panel To replace the LED panel 1. Reconnect the cables to "Removing the motherboard cover". 5. Disconnect the camera cable from the touch module. 4 4 7. Remove the motherboard cover...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0
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Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 37 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 38 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 39 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 39 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 40 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 41 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 42 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 43 5.8 Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues............45 2 Contents
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 37 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 38 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 39 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 39 5.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 40 5.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 41 5.6 Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks 42 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 43 5.8 Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues............45 2 Contents
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On the Touch menu you can: • Enable / disable options such as "Use your finger as an input device" and "Enable multi-touch gestures and inking". • Select touch actions which you can adjust the "Speed" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to match the user's natural way of the icon to adjust. Note: Users can double-click on "Settings", you wish to test this. • Enable / disable touch points. By clicking on the lower right corner of double-clicking. You can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. 26 User Guide
On the Touch menu you can: • Enable / disable options such as "Use your finger as an input device" and "Enable multi-touch gestures and inking". • Select touch actions which you can adjust the "Speed" and "Spatial tolerance" parameters, to match the user's natural way of the icon to adjust. Note: Users can double-click on "Settings", you wish to test this. • Enable / disable touch points. By clicking on the lower right corner of double-clicking. You can access more help information from the Windows "Help and Support" menu. 26 User Guide
Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 User Guide V3.0
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Before accessing the operating system, make sure that , the manual installation function can be used. 3.3 System Setup System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue system. 3.3.1 Launch Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. After the system has restarted, the installation process will restart. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Notes...
Before accessing the operating system, make sure that , the manual installation function can be used. 3.3 System Setup System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue system. 3.3.1 Launch Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the network access mode of the ADSL connection. After the system has restarted, the installation process will restart. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system, Click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. Notes...
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... up your system partition according to create a bootable recovery disc from current system. The default password is blank. If you select "LAN connection," configure the IP address and proxy server of a system failure, you can choose to restore to an image file. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. Set a password when you to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly. 3.4 System...
... up your system partition according to create a bootable recovery disc from current system. The default password is blank. If you select "LAN connection," configure the IP address and proxy server of a system failure, you can choose to restore to an image file. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. Set a password when you to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly. 3.4 System...
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... appropriate options to turn on the monitor. Check for the Windows default view, so they may be generating magnetic interference. 38 User Guide If still cannot solve the problem, contact to change display property settings. Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error...
... appropriate options to turn on the monitor. Check for the Windows default view, so they may be generating magnetic interference. 38 User Guide If still cannot solve the problem, contact to change display property settings. Solving Problems Follow these tips when you troubleshoot your computer: • If you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 5.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is properly connected. • If an error...
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...use the wireless connection process? 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 1. Indicator light guide: Indicator lights status Indicate A. The device's batteries have to pair with your computer. 2. The batteries in discovery mode and ready to use them normally. 2. Blinking, then off The devices are not pre-paired before sale. Wireless connection is wireless connection? Bright for more detail on . B. Blinking steadily 1. The wireless keyboard and mouse are in the wireless keyboard and mouse are running low. The power switch...
...use the wireless connection process? 5.7 Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Connection Instructions and Troubleshooting 1. Indicator light guide: Indicator lights status Indicate A. The device's batteries have to pair with your computer. 2. The batteries in discovery mode and ready to use them normally. 2. Blinking, then off The devices are not pre-paired before sale. Wireless connection is wireless connection? Bright for more detail on . B. Blinking steadily 1. The wireless keyboard and mouse are in the wireless keyboard and mouse are running low. The power switch...
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... to connect the wireless 1 and 2. Once the wireless connection has been successfully established, the wireless keyboard and mouse will work properly. keyboard and mouse. Install the batteries, then turn the computer on the computer. After the operating system starts up, press the Wireless Reset button for 5 seconds or longer until the indicator lights of the wireless keyboard and mouse (if they have power ON/OFF switches). 2. When the wireless keyboard is found , enter the PIN code and press the Enter key...
... to connect the wireless 1 and 2. Once the wireless connection has been successfully established, the wireless keyboard and mouse will work properly. keyboard and mouse. Install the batteries, then turn the computer on the computer. After the operating system starts up, press the Wireless Reset button for 5 seconds or longer until the indicator lights of the wireless keyboard and mouse (if they have power ON/OFF switches). 2. When the wireless keyboard is found , enter the PIN code and press the Enter key...
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... install a new wireless keyboard and mouse. 1. Enter the pairing code and press the Enter key to open a new dialog box. 5. Reinstall all batteries. Repair the devices as explained in the User Guide. 2. Press the Connect buttons on the power switches of the keyboard and mouse until the indicator lights blink. Turn the wireless keyboard and mouse off and on the keyboard and mouse again. 4. Go to Windows and click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound to complete the Bluetooth connection. 5.8 Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues Problem...
... install a new wireless keyboard and mouse. 1. Enter the pairing code and press the Enter key to open a new dialog box. 5. Reinstall all batteries. Repair the devices as explained in the User Guide. 2. Press the Connect buttons on the power switches of the keyboard and mouse until the indicator lights blink. Turn the wireless keyboard and mouse off and on the keyboard and mouse again. 4. Go to Windows and click Start → Control Panel → Hardware and Sound to complete the Bluetooth connection. 5.8 Troubleshooting wireless mouse and keyboard issues Problem...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B325 Hardware Replacement Guide V3.0
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... need for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • Power cord Safety information for step-by Lenovo®. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to those computer models that have the TV-Tuner card installed. Note: Use only parts provided by -step procedures. It does not apply to the Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... need for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • Power cord Safety information for step-by Lenovo®. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to those computer models that have the TV-Tuner card installed. Note: Use only parts provided by -step procedures. It does not apply to the Hardware Maintenance Manual...