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.... 8 Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide protection that the machine, the part, the work surface. The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated...
.... 8 Make sure that the ESD protective devices you are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide protection that the machine, the part, the work surface. The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on ac-operated...
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... the middle position. 4. See "Starting the Setup Utility program". 2. Set all cables and power cords. 3. 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. Power-off the computer and all external devices. 13 General Checkout 4Chapter 4. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Start the Setup Utility program.
... the middle position. 4. See "Starting the Setup Utility program". 2. Set all cables and power cords. 3. 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. Power-off the computer and all external devices. 13 General Checkout 4Chapter 4. A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Start the Setup Utility program.
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... Service Support and Engineering functions. •• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for the operation system control files 14 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... Service Support and Engineering functions. •• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for the operation system control files 14 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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... , Serial Port Setup, USB Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup, Network Setup and so on password, do the following : Note: When prompted for a password, you do not want to contine. select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Press any key to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit or Discard Changes. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Device. 3. Using the Setup Utility 2. If you type the power-on page 16). 2. Select USB Setup. 4. You can set to Disable, the device of the screen. 19...
... , Serial Port Setup, USB Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup, Network Setup and so on password, do the following : Note: When prompted for a password, you do not want to contine. select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Press any key to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit or Discard Changes. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Device. 3. Using the Setup Utility 2. If you type the power-on page 16). 2. Select USB Setup. 4. You can set to Disable, the device of the screen. 19...
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...'s technical support. switch to protected mode) • If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards 6 beeps are absent, consult your system manufacturer. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 beeps If the system video adapter is an Display memory error (system video add-in base memory (first 64KB block) 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error 4 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Motherboard timer not operational problem with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Remove...
...'s technical support. switch to protected mode) • If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards 6 beeps are absent, consult your system manufacturer. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 beeps If the system video adapter is an Display memory error (system video add-in base memory (first 64KB block) 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error 4 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Motherboard timer not operational problem with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Remove...
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... the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. When you correct the cause of interference by a malfunctioning add-in cards is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Before declaring the motherboard beyond...
... the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is working If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. When you correct the cause of interference by a malfunctioning add-in cards is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Before declaring the motherboard beyond...
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... loads the default configuration settings. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set PS2 Mouse support is auto. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error PS2 Mouse not found or initialized. This error can plug PS2 Mouse or set keyboardless operation in Setup to Enable. Replace the battery. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as...
... loads the default configuration settings. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set PS2 Mouse support is auto. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error PS2 Mouse not found or initialized. This error can plug PS2 Mouse or set keyboardless operation in Setup to Enable. Replace the battery. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as...
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... the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 Make sure you find a suitable boot device. Hard disk drive h. Make sure the boot drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is properly connected to re-test the system. 4. Power-off the computer. 2. External Cache f. Extended video memory e. Symptom-to-FRU Index POST Error Message Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device Description/Action The BIOS was unable to find the failing device or adapter. External devices...
... the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 Make sure you find a suitable boot device. Hard disk drive h. Make sure the boot drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is properly connected to re-test the system. 4. Power-off the computer. 2. External Cache f. Extended video memory e. Symptom-to-FRU Index POST Error Message Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device Description/Action The BIOS was unable to find the failing device or adapter. External devices...
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... speaker cable from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to "Locating components" for the location of the computer cover engage the rails. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that was replaced, you need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Position the computer cover...
... speaker cable from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to "Locating components" for the location of the computer cover engage the rails. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that was replaced, you need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Position the computer cover...
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To update your configuration settings, refer to "Locating connectors on the front of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the rear of the defective CRU. Reconnect the external cables and power cords into the computer. Note In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer". 5. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. 52 Refer to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4.
To update your configuration settings, refer to "Locating connectors on the front of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the rear of the defective CRU. Reconnect the external cables and power cords into the computer. Note In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer". 5. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. 52 Refer to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4.
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Safety and Warranty Guide V4.1
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... features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under this Warranty Does not Cover This warranty does not cover the following: • uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product; • loss of the period remaining on our behalf. Before your Service Provider specifies; 2. and 4. What this warranty and to : 1. follow the service request procedures that your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you...
... features, parts, options, alterations, and attachments not under this Warranty Does not Cover This warranty does not cover the following: • uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product; • loss of the period remaining on our behalf. Before your Service Provider specifies; 2. and 4. What this warranty and to : 1. follow the service request procedures that your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Replacemeng Guide V6.0
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... information. An electronic copy of the TV-Tuner card in the Safety and Warranty Guide that have the TV-Tuner card installed, and therefore does not apply to models without a TV-Tuner card. This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Heatsink, Fan • CPU • VGA card • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • External speakers Safety information for step-by-step procedures. It...
... information. An electronic copy of the TV-Tuner card in the Safety and Warranty Guide that have the TV-Tuner card installed, and therefore does not apply to models without a TV-Tuner card. This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Heatsink, Fan • CPU • VGA card • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • External speakers Safety information for step-by-step procedures. It...
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IdeaCentre K315 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector USB connectors (6) On-board VGA connector HDMI connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) Hardware Replacement Guide 7 Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive) Power dial switch Rear view of the chassis The following illustrations show the location of the connectors on the rear of the computer.
IdeaCentre K315 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector USB connectors (6) On-board VGA connector HDMI connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) Hardware Replacement Guide 7 Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive) Power dial switch Rear view of the chassis The following illustrations show the location of the connectors on the rear of the computer.
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IdeaCentre K335 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector eSATA connector USB connectors (6) HDMI connector On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 8 Hardware Replacement Guide
IdeaCentre K335 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector eSATA connector USB connectors (6) HDMI connector On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 8 Hardware Replacement Guide
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IdeaCentre K330A/IedaCentre K330B Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector HDMI connector USB connectors (4) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (3) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 10 Hardware Replacement Guide
IdeaCentre K330A/IedaCentre K330B Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector HDMI connector USB connectors (4) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (3) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 10 Hardware Replacement Guide
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... audio connector at either the front or rear of the computer". Locate the Speaker. In addition, depending on the front of the computer. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all power cords from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to "Locating components and connectors". 2. Replacing the external speaker 1. Your speaker may also need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... audio connector at either the front or rear of the computer". Locate the Speaker. In addition, depending on the front of the computer. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all power cords from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to "Locating components and connectors". 2. Replacing the external speaker 1. Your speaker may also need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V6.0
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IdeaCentre K335 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector eSATA connector USB connectors (6) HDMI connector On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 4 User Guide
IdeaCentre K335 Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector eSATA connector USB connectors (6) HDMI connector On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (6) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 4 User Guide
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IdeaCentre K330A/IedaCentre K330B Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector HDMI connector USB connectors (4) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (3) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 6 User Guide
IdeaCentre K330A/IedaCentre K330B Voltage selection switch (Selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector HDMI connector USB connectors (4) On-board VGA connector Ethernet connector Audio connectors (3) Standalone graphic card (Selected models only) Expansion card slots (Access connectors for any installed PCI express cards) 6 User Guide
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..., install all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue System to ensure your Rescue System can connect to internet. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer. 2. Do not install software which is already installed on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select System Setup. 2.3.2 Network Settings Depending on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. User Guide 21 Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows...
..., install all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue System to ensure your Rescue System can connect to internet. Method 1: Automatic Installation Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer. 2. Do not install software which is already installed on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System open , then select System Setup. 2.3.2 Network Settings Depending on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. User Guide 21 Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows...
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The default password is blank. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. If you don't want to set and manage the password for the first time. These recovery discs are used to an image file. Set a password when you can choose to restore to create recovery discs. 22 User Guide After starting Rescue System, click System Backup to set a password, access the system directly and operate it accordingly...
The default password is blank. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. If you don't want to set and manage the password for the first time. These recovery discs are used to an image file. Set a password when you can choose to restore to create recovery discs. 22 User Guide After starting Rescue System, click System Backup to set a password, access the system directly and operate it accordingly...