Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems 27 Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the computer cover 29 Removing the front bezel 30 Replacing a memory module 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing an optical drive 34 Replacing the system fan assembly 35 Replacing the heat sink assembly 38 Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter 39 Replacing the CPU 45 Replacing the keyboard 49 Replacing the mouse 49 Replacing...
... Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems 27 Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the computer cover 29 Removing the front bezel 30 Replacing a memory module 31 Replacing the hard disk drive 33 Replacing an optical drive 34 Replacing the system fan assembly 35 Replacing the heat sink assembly 38 Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter 39 Replacing the CPU 45 Replacing the keyboard 49 Replacing the mouse 49 Replacing...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Maintenance Manual
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...; Use the black side of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to protect against ESD damage. - The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. 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 machine, the part, the work surface...
...; Use the black side of the electrical outlet can be considered sensitive to protect against ESD damage. - The mat is required for operator safety and correct system function. 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 machine, the part, the work surface...
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... level of BIOS is installed on all display controls to Enhanced. • Before replacing any FRUs, ensure that software package. Select Start Options. 3. Use the following : 1. Set all external devices. 13 General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is for this computer to help determine the cause of the system board. Notes • The default is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when...
... level of BIOS is installed on all display controls to Enhanced. • Before replacing any FRUs, ensure that software package. Select Start Options. 3. Use the following : 1. Set all external devices. 13 General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is for this computer to help determine the cause of the system board. Notes • The default is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when...
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... diagnostics indicate a failure? - Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. If you did not receive the correct response, proceed to step 6. What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? - Have the same configuration options set in problem determination. 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...
... diagnostics indicate a failure? - Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. If you did not receive the correct response, proceed to step 6. What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? - Have the same configuration options set in problem determination. 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...
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...a power-on password To set, change, or delete a power-on password, do the following: Note: A password can be disabled too if a power-on password has been installed. 3. Z, a-z, and 0-9). After that, the poweron password will display that Enter New Password. Hardware Maintenance Manual Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator password To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: Note: A password can be displayed. Select Set Administrator Password and press Enter. 4. If you cannot start the Setup Utility program until a valid password is set, you type the password...
...a power-on password To set, change, or delete a power-on password, do the following: Note: A password can be disabled too if a power-on password has been installed. 3. Z, a-z, and 0-9). After that, the poweron password will display that Enter New Password. Hardware Maintenance Manual Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator password To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: Note: A password can be displayed. Select Set Administrator Password and press Enter. 4. If you cannot start the Setup Utility program until a valid password is set, you type the password...
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... confirm the password, type the password again. Select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 5. To set to Disable, the device of the screen. 19 Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on password. From the Setup Utility program menu, Select Security. 3. a message will not be installed. Select USB Setup. 4. Using the Setup Utility 2. select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Press Enter and a message will be displayed in the system configuration. Press any key to the Setup Utility program menu and select...
... confirm the password, type the password again. Select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 5. To set to Disable, the device of the screen. 19 Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on password. From the Setup Utility program menu, Select Security. 3. a message will not be installed. Select USB Setup. 4. Using the Setup Utility 2. select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Press Enter and a message will be displayed in the system configuration. Press any key to the Setup Utility program menu and select...
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... modules. 2 beeps Parity error in cards 7 beeps is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 24 Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. • If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility 5 beeps of interference by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by a malfunctioning Processor error add-in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter.
... modules. 2 beeps Parity error in cards 7 beeps is an integrated part of the system board, the board may be faulty. 24 Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. • If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility 5 beeps of interference by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by a malfunctioning Processor error add-in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter.
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... a malfunctioning add-in cards is causing the malfunction. Chapter 6. CMOS shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion cards are not generated 11 beeps when all expansion 10 beeps cards except the video adapter. POST does the following operations. • Checks some options. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support...
... a malfunctioning add-in cards is causing the malfunction. Chapter 6. CMOS shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all other expansion cards are not generated 11 beeps when all expansion 10 beeps cards except the video adapter. POST does the following operations. • Checks some options. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support...
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... Mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup butthe device is incorrect. 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 AMIBIOS Setup. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. Checksum of CMOS is not detected. Make sure the keyboard is...
... Mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup butthe device is incorrect. 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 AMIBIOS Setup. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. Checksum of CMOS is not detected. Make sure the keyboard is...
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... the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Extended video memory e. Hard disk drive h. 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 the computer. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Diskette drive 3. If all devices and adapters have bootable media. Undetermined problems...
... the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Extended video memory e. Hard disk drive h. 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 the computer. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Diskette drive 3. If all devices and adapters have bootable media. Undetermined problems...
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... are routed correctly before replacing the computer cover. 3. Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 4. Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Disconnect the failing speaker cable from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Refer to the same connector. Refer to "Locating components" for the location of the computer cover engage the rails...
... are routed correctly before replacing the computer cover. 3. Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 4. Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Disconnect the failing speaker cable from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Refer to the same connector. Refer to "Locating components" for the location of the computer cover engage the rails...
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Reconnect the external cables and power cords into the computer. Refer to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. 52 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. Note In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer". 5.
Reconnect the external cables and power cords into the computer. Refer to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. 52 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. Note In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the computer". 5.
Lenovo Safety and Warranty Guide V1.0.0
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... part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on , tripped over, or pinched by objects. Protect power cord and power adapters from the static-protective packaging and install the part without setting it down. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can present a safety hazard. When you . • Always handle components carefully. Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied...
... part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on , tripped over, or pinched by objects. Protect power cord and power adapters from the static-protective packaging and install the part without setting it down. Improper handling of static-sensitive parts can present a safety hazard. When you . • Always handle components carefully. Power cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied...
Lenovo Safety and Warranty Guide V1.0.0
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... provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that are no serviceable parts inside any part that follow. There are intended to external antennas and cable/CATV systems. If local codes are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Users and installers in North America. Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has this label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and...
... provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that are no serviceable parts inside any part that follow. There are intended to external antennas and cable/CATV systems. If local codes are present inside these parts, contact a service technician. Users and installers in North America. Power supply statement Never remove the cover on a power supply or any component that has this label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and...
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... notify you obtain service under this Warranty Does not Cover This warranty does not cover the following: • uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product; • loss of, or damage to : 1. Lenovo will store, use this information to perform service under warranty service; 2. Before your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you are in the product; 3. backup or secure all features, parts, options, alterations, and...
... notify you obtain service under this Warranty Does not Cover This warranty does not cover the following: • uninterrupted or error-free operation of a product; • loss of, or damage to : 1. Lenovo will store, use this information to perform service under warranty service; 2. Before your Service Provider replaces a product or part, you are in the product; 3. backup or secure all features, parts, options, alterations, and...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Replacement Guide V4.0
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... the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the replacement of all parts. The description of the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be referred to be used by Lenovo®. This guide does not include procedures for parts ordering information. 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 replacing CRUs Do not open...
... the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the replacement of all parts. The description of the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be referred to be used by Lenovo®. This guide does not include procedures for parts ordering information. 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 replacing CRUs Do not open...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series Hardware Replacement Guide V4.0
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... cables are left inside your computer. Hardware Replacement Guide 33 Refer to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual for the speaker. 4. Locate the Speaker. Refer to the audio connector at either the front or rear of the computer". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all components have been reassembled correctly and that was replaced, you will need to "Locating connectors...
... cables are left inside your computer. Hardware Replacement Guide 33 Refer to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual for the speaker. 4. Locate the Speaker. Refer to the audio connector at either the front or rear of the computer". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all components have been reassembled correctly and that was replaced, you will need to "Locating connectors...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V4.0
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... the F2 key once turning on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. Notes: 1. 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 the network access mode of the ADSL connection. The manual installation function can connect to internet. User Guide 17 In addition, System Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. After starting the operating system...
... the F2 key once turning on -screen prompts to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software. Notes: 1. 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 the network access mode of the ADSL connection. The manual installation function can connect to internet. User Guide 17 In addition, System Setup sets and manages all the drivers and software manually by following the prompts. After starting the operating system...
Lenovo IdeaCentre K3 Series User Guide V4.0
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... recovery discs. 18 User Guide 2. You can restore your computer and will guide you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. Follow the on-screen prompts to set a password, access the system directly and operate it accordingly. 2.4 System Backup This backs up your system partition by following the prompts. 2.5 System Recovery Reboot your system partition to create a bootable recovery disc...
... recovery discs. 18 User Guide 2. You can restore your computer and will guide you access Password Management for Lenovo Rescue System. In the Windows system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo → Lenovo Rescue System. Follow the on-screen prompts to set a password, access the system directly and operate it accordingly. 2.4 System Backup This backs up your system partition by following the prompts. 2.5 System Recovery Reboot your system partition to create a bootable recovery disc...
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... you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to 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 screen, write...
... you set your Lenovo® computer to the Windows Classic view. 4.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor. This message may not apply if you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the installation procedures to 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 screen, write...