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Contents Overview 1 Chapter 1 Locations 4 Locating components and connectors 4 Identifying parts on the system board 7 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware 9 General information 9 Removing the computer cover 9 Removing the front bezel 11 Replacing a memory module 12 Replacing the hard disk drive 13 Replacing an optical drive 14 Replacing the system fan assembly 15 Replacing the heat sink assembly 18 Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter 20 Replacing the CPU 26 Replacing the keyboard 29 Replacing the mouse 30 Replacing the External speaker 31 Completing the installation 31 Appendix 33 ...
Contents Overview 1 Chapter 1 Locations 4 Locating components and connectors 4 Identifying parts on the system board 7 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware 9 General information 9 Removing the computer cover 9 Removing the front bezel 11 Replacing a memory module 12 Replacing the hard disk drive 13 Replacing an optical drive 14 Replacing the system fan assembly 15 Replacing the heat sink assembly 18 Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter 20 Replacing the CPU 26 Replacing the keyboard 29 Replacing the mouse 30 Replacing the External speaker 31 Completing the installation 31 Appendix 33 ...
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... service personnel without the need for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. It is intended to be used by Lenovo®. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Heatsink, Fan • CPU • VGA card • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • External speaker Safety information for step-by-step procedures. If you can be referred to the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for all parts. This guide...
... service personnel without the need for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer. It is intended to be used by Lenovo®. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Heatsink, Fan • CPU • VGA card • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • External speaker Safety information for step-by-step procedures. If you can be referred to the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for all parts. This guide...
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Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector On-board VGA connector ( selected models only) HDMI port USB connectors (6) Ethernet connector SPDIF port Audio line-out sockets (2) Audio line-in sockets (2) Hardware Replacement Guide 31041595_K3_HRG(H57)_EN_V3.0.ind6 6 2009.11.17 10:53:28 AM Optical drive (Some models are equipped with only one optical drive.) Power Dial switch Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer.
Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector On-board VGA connector ( selected models only) HDMI port USB connectors (6) Ethernet connector SPDIF port Audio line-out sockets (2) Audio line-in sockets (2) Hardware Replacement Guide 31041595_K3_HRG(H57)_EN_V3.0.ind6 6 2009.11.17 10:53:28 AM Optical drive (Some models are equipped with only one optical drive.) Power Dial switch Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer.
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... motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of parts on the model with this connector, see the description below). For more information about this connector. The following illustration shows the locations of devices that are equipped with WiFi card. Microphone connector PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are factory-installed or that you can install later. WiFi antenna connector (This connector...
... motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of parts on the model with this connector, see the description below). For more information about this connector. The following illustration shows the locations of devices that are equipped with WiFi card. Microphone connector PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are factory-installed or that you can install later. WiFi antenna connector (This connector...
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... the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Use the plastic handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to lay the computer on the system board". Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. 5. Pivot in the drive bay in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Connect the power and signal cables to "Removing the computer cover". Hardware Replacement Guide...
... the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Use the plastic handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to lay the computer on the system board". Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. 5. Pivot in the drive bay in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Connect the power and signal cables to "Removing the computer cover". Hardware Replacement Guide...
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... the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Refer to "Completing the installation". Locate the system fan assembly. To obtain copies of the "Removing the front bezel". 8. Disconnect the system fan assembly cable from the front until it snaps into position. 6. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the system board. Connect the data and power cables to the Support Web...
... the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Refer to "Completing the installation". Locate the system fan assembly. To obtain copies of the "Removing the front bezel". 8. Disconnect the system fan assembly cable from the front until it snaps into position. 6. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the system board. Connect the data and power cables to the Support Web...
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... attached devices and the computer. 2. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all power cords from the computer. 5. Note: Your mouse might be connected to the standard mouse connector at either the front or rear of the computer. 4. Refer to a USB connector at the rear of the computer". Refer to the connector. 6. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from...
... attached devices and the computer. 2. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all power cords from the computer. 5. Note: Your mouse might be connected to the standard mouse connector at either the front or rear of the computer. 4. Refer to a USB connector at the rear of the computer". Refer to the connector. 6. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from...
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... to "Locating components" for the speaker. 4. Make sure that was replaced, you need to close the computer cover and reconnect cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Refer to an Audio connector at either the front or rear of the computer. Your speaker might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off...
... to "Locating components" for the speaker. 4. Make sure that was replaced, you need to close the computer cover and reconnect cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Refer to an Audio connector at either the front or rear of the computer. Your speaker might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off...
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... the computer. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the rear of the computer cover engage the rails. Refer to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Reconnect the external cables and power cords into position. 4. To update your configuration settings, refer to "Locating connectors on the front of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the bottom of the...
... the computer. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the rear of the computer cover engage the rails. Refer to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Reconnect the external cables and power cords into position. 4. To update your configuration settings, refer to "Locating connectors on the front of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the bottom of the...
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1.2 Rear view of the chassis Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector On-board VGA connector ( selected models only) HDMI port USB connectors (6) Ethernet connector SPDIF port Audio line-out sockets (2) Audio line-in sockets (2) Microphone connector PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped with this connector. For more information about the graphics adapter, see the description below). User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd3 3 2009.11.17 10:56:24 AM
1.2 Rear view of the chassis Voltage selection switch (selected models only) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector On-board VGA connector ( selected models only) HDMI port USB connectors (6) Ethernet connector SPDIF port Audio line-out sockets (2) Audio line-in sockets (2) Microphone connector PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped with this connector. For more information about the graphics adapter, see the description below). User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd3 3 2009.11.17 10:56:24 AM
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... connector. (PS/2 connector or USB connector) 1.3.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector. (PS/2 connector or USB connector) Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to the connector as shown. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow those installation instructions. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer. • If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to use the connector on the graphics adapter. 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd5 5 User Guide...
... connector. (PS/2 connector or USB connector) 1.3.3 Connect the mouse cable to the appropriate mouse connector. (PS/2 connector or USB connector) Note: If your model has two monitor connectors, be sure to the connector as shown. Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse, follow those installation instructions. 1.3.4 Connect the monitor cable to the monitor connector on the computer. • If you have a Video Graphics Array (VGA) Standard monitor, connect the cable to use the connector on the graphics adapter. 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd5 5 User Guide...
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... sound or if you have an adapter installed that supports the HDMI monitor. Headphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to the port as powered stereo speakers. This connector might be located on the front of the computer. User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd6 6 2009.11.17 10:56:27 AM Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. This connector might be located...
... sound or if you have an adapter installed that supports the HDMI monitor. Headphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to the port as powered stereo speakers. This connector might be located on the front of the computer. User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd6 6 2009.11.17 10:56:27 AM Audio line-out This connector sends audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. This connector might be located...
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... the speaker) a. Connect the plug to audio line-out port on the computer. Note: Some models are not equipped with an adapter: (This picture is permanently attached. 1.3.6 If you have powered speakers with external speaker. Connect the adapter to the speaker, if necessary. User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd7 7 2009.11.17 10:56:28 AM d. d. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers...
... the speaker) a. Connect the plug to audio line-out port on the computer. Note: Some models are not equipped with an adapter: (This picture is permanently attached. 1.3.6 If you have powered speakers with external speaker. Connect the adapter to the speaker, if necessary. User Guide 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd7 7 2009.11.17 10:56:28 AM d. d. On some speakers, this cable is permanently attached. Connect the cable that runs between the speakers...
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1.3.10 Connect the power cords properly to ground electrical outlets. 1.3.11 If your computer is equipped with Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from Micro Drive, Compact Flash type I&II xD picture card Memory stick, Memory stick pro, Memory stick duo, Memory stick pro duo , Memory stick select, Magic gate memory stick, Magic gate memory stick duo Secure Digital Card, SD High Capacity, Mini...
1.3.10 Connect the power cords properly to ground electrical outlets. 1.3.11 If your computer is equipped with Memory Card Reader Connector, it is able to read/write data from Micro Drive, Compact Flash type I&II xD picture card Memory stick, Memory stick pro, Memory stick duo, Memory stick pro duo , Memory stick select, Magic gate memory stick, Magic gate memory stick duo Secure Digital Card, SD High Capacity, Mini...
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... on the C partition. User Guide 15 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd15 15 2009.11.17 10:56:34 AM Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: 1 ÿ OneKey Recovery ÿ Driver and Application Installation ÿ System Setup ÿ System Backup 2 ÿ System Recovery ÿ Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this operation, all of the computer to the factory default settings or to the...
... on the C partition. User Guide 15 31041577_K3_UG(H57)_EN_V3.0.indd15 15 2009.11.17 10:56:34 AM Chapter Using the Rescue System This chapter contains the following topics: 1 ÿ OneKey Recovery ÿ Driver and Application Installation ÿ System Setup ÿ System Backup 2 ÿ System Recovery ÿ Create Recovery Disc Attention: Using this operation, all of the computer to the factory default settings or to the...
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... authorized Lenovo servicers, Lenovo will make the rescue system unusable. Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Do not interrupt the operation during the process of data, be liable for the user to conveniently re-install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your computer to restore your Lenovo hardware. 16 User Guide...
... authorized Lenovo servicers, Lenovo will make the rescue system unusable. Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service partition. Do not interrupt the operation during the process of data, be liable for the user to conveniently re-install all of the Lenovo applications and drivers that were shipped with your computer to restore your Lenovo hardware. 16 User Guide...
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..., install all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue System to ensure your Rescue System can be used. 2.3 System Setup System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue system. 2.3.1 Launch Turn on the computer. 2. Before accessing the operating system, make sure that , the manual installation function can connect to internet. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. After the system has restarted, the installation process will restart. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system...
..., install all passwords for the Lenovo Rescue System to ensure your Rescue System can be used. 2.3 System Setup System Setup configures the network configuration for the Lenovo Rescue system. 2.3.1 Launch Turn on the computer. 2. Before accessing the operating system, make sure that , the manual installation function can connect to internet. Click Install to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation. After the system has restarted, the installation process will restart. Method 2: Manual Installation In the Windows system...
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... Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from this image file. These recovery discs are used to boot your system partition to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly. 2.4 System Backup Back up your computer and will guide you access the Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System and manage it. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. If you to an image file. If you select "LAN connection," configure...
... Recovery Disc Create a bootable recovery disc from this image file. These recovery discs are used to boot your system partition to set a password, access the system directly and operate accordingly. 2.4 System Backup Back up your computer and will guide you access the Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System and manage it. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. If you to an image file. If you select "LAN connection," configure...
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... when you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer graphics card; Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Check to the connector on the screen, write down the computer then securely connect the signal cable of the monitor.
... when you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures and ensure that the part is correctly installed. • If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly connected. • If an error message appears on the computer graphics card; Setting display background and icon properties: 1. Check to the connector on the screen, write down the computer then securely connect the signal cable of the monitor.
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... persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Ensure that the sound is not muted. 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are connected to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audio driver • Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector - Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. Problem: No sound from integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution: •...
... persists, consult with Lenovo Service. 5.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems Problem: No sound from headphones Troubleshooting and problem resolution: • Check the headphone cable connection - Ensure that the sound is not muted. 5.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems Problem: You are connected to eliminate distortion. • Reinstall the audio driver • Disconnect headphones from the headphone connector - Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same time. 2. Problem: No sound from integrated speakers Troubleshooting and problem resolution: •...
