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... The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo IdeaPad products. Before servicing a Lenovo IdeaPad product, make sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing computers. •• The product-specific section includes service, reference,..." on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 16. Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo IdeaPad product: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. iv
... The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo IdeaPad products. Before servicing a Lenovo IdeaPad product, make sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing computers. •• The product-specific section includes service, reference,..." on page 1 and "Important service information" on page 16. Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo IdeaPad product: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. iv
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...If any unsafe conditions are any potential unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards according to the attachment of non-Lenovo IdeaPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for damage (loose, broken...without first correcting the problem. Turn off , and the power cord disconnected. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Use good judgment as to the safety of any obvious non-Lenovo IdeaPad alterations. Insulation must ...
...If any unsafe conditions are any potential unsafe conditions, use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards according to the attachment of non-Lenovo IdeaPad features or options not covered by this inspection guide. Use a meter to measure third-wire ground continuity for damage (loose, broken...without first correcting the problem. Turn off , and the power cord disconnected. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of every service task. Use good judgment as to the safety of any obvious non-Lenovo IdeaPad alterations. Insulation must ...
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.... Important notice for replacing and servicing FRUs: •• If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. •• Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. If you are servicing... as copying, saving, or formatting. If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of the error. This will cause all customer data on the computer you are servicing may ...
.... Important notice for replacing and servicing FRUs: •• If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. •• Some computers have both a processor board and a system board. If you are servicing... as copying, saving, or formatting. If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of the error. This will cause all customer data on the computer you are servicing may ...
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... sure that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs.
... sure that have been altered. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of a single, unreproducible failure. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs.
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IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or ... computer, determine whether the damage is a list of servicer 2. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected 6. Before checking problems with multiple labels •• Damaged or bent diskette eject button •• Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device •• Forgotten computer password...
IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or ... computer, determine whether the damage is a list of servicer 2. Customer's name and address Note for repair costs if the computer damage was detected 6. Before checking problems with multiple labels •• Damaged or bent diskette eject button •• Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device •• Forgotten computer password...
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If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on the computer. To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below : 1. Checking operational charging To check whether the ... the computer. 21 Unplug the AC adapter cable from the one of the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad Y560" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following power supply...
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on the computer. To check the AC adapter, follow the steps below : 1. Checking operational charging To check whether the ... the computer. 21 Unplug the AC adapter cable from the one of the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad Y560" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. If the voltage is acceptable, do the following power supply...
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Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to the "Torque" column for each step. •• Make sure that you use a screw that you removed. Never use the correct screws. Use a new one . Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Do the...° (Cross-section) •• Logic card to tighten. •• Each one should be used only once. In the Lenovo IdeaPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Make sure that have the following characteristics: •• They maintain tight connections. ...
Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to the "Torque" column for each step. •• Make sure that you use a screw that you removed. Never use the correct screws. Use a new one . Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Do the...° (Cross-section) •• Logic card to tighten. •• Each one should be used only once. In the Lenovo IdeaPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Make sure that have the following characteristics: •• They maintain tight connections. ...
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... a b part shown in the figure above. In models with a component. IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of 0.2 grams, to detach the fan assembly and the heat sink assembly. Either too much or too less grease application can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with the discrete graphics chip, there is...
... a b part shown in the figure above. In models with a component. IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7. Removal steps of 0.2 grams, to detach the fan assembly and the heat sink assembly. Either too much or too less grease application can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with the discrete graphics chip, there is...
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... of the hard disk manufacturers. The standard adopted by the operating system will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of 1024, i.e., 1GB = 1,024MB, 1MB = 1,024KB, 1KB = 1,024 bytes. For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will be : X × 1000 × 1000 ×...
... of the hard disk manufacturers. The standard adopted by the operating system will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of 1024, i.e., 1GB = 1,024MB, 1MB = 1,024KB, 1KB = 1,024 bytes. For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will be : X × 1000 × 1000 ×...
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... tips can I follow when using my computer? Customer replaceable units (CRUs)" on page 71 of my new computer? What safety precautions should I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Setup Poster. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tell where you can be found in Chapter 1 and 2. More...
... tips can I follow when using my computer? Customer replaceable units (CRUs)" on page 71 of my new computer? What safety precautions should I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Setup Poster. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tell where you can be found in Chapter 1 and 2. More...
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Troubleshooting What can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try again. If there is damaged, try to select another path and then try the following steps: 1 ...
Troubleshooting What can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try again. If there is damaged, try to select another path and then try the following steps: 1 ...
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...partition (C drive) to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery. When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on the - Display problems When I turn on the compu- • If the screen is connected to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. The AC adapter is blank, ...the power cord is on the screen, have the computer serviced. The memory is installed correctly. The following section only describes problems that : ter, nothing appears on a blank screen. • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of ...
...partition (C drive) to the original factory contents using OneKey Recovery. When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on the - Display problems When I turn on the compu- • If the screen is connected to the more comprehensive information in Chapter 2. The AC adapter is blank, ...the power cord is on the screen, have the computer serviced. The memory is installed correctly. The following section only describes problems that : ter, nothing appears on a blank screen. • Restore backed-up files to your Windows environment or the entire contents of ...
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... GPU. 47 Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management may be the computer is not displayed. Touch the touchpad. - Problems on . the computer, the Switcha- Do one of the following to exit from sleep or hibernation mode: - Or when I right-click on the keyboard...
... GPU. 47 Troubleshooting My screen goes blank while • Your screen saver or power management may be the computer is not displayed. Touch the touchpad. - Problems on . the computer, the Switcha- Do one of the following to exit from sleep or hibernation mode: - Or when I right-click on the keyboard...
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... the screen to have the password changed. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from highperform- Change the GPU. display device back to power-saving GPU. A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your notebook before you might not be...
... the screen to have the password changed. • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your password or recover data from highperform- Change the GPU. display device back to power-saving GPU. A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your notebook before you might not be...
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...• Make sure that: mode immediately after Power-on . See "Appendix B. The battery is getting low. Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to... cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with computer immediately turns a fully charged one. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is on self-test (POST). - The critical low-battery...
...• Make sure that: mode immediately after Power-on . See "Appendix B. The battery is getting low. Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer to... cool and to the computer, or replace the battery with computer immediately turns a fully charged one. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is on self-test (POST). - The critical low-battery...
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..., press the power button to resume from the speaker even when the volume is installed correctly. - Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is off . The screen resolution and color quality are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. ...power indicator is unreadable or distorted." - program correctly? Press Fn+F2 to make the screen brighter. - If the problem persists, follow the solution in the following : - Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - The display device driver is turned up. • Make ...
..., press the power button to resume from the speaker even when the volume is installed correctly. - Troubleshooting Computer screen problems The screen is off . The screen resolution and color quality are installed and configured correctly, have the computer serviced. ...power indicator is unreadable or distorted." - program correctly? Press Fn+F2 to make the screen brighter. - If the problem persists, follow the solution in the following : - Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - The display device driver is turned up. • Make ...
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...battery" in Chapter 2. The computer does not • The surge protector in the Boot priority order correctly. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. Troubleshooting ... and recharge the battery. protector, then turn on page 40. 52 The operating time for one minute to help solve or identify your problem. The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. OneKey Rescue System...
...battery" in Chapter 2. The computer does not • The surge protector in the Boot priority order correctly. A hard disk drive problem The hard disk drive does not work. The battery does not charge. • For details, see "Handling the battery" in Chapter 2. Troubleshooting ... and recharge the battery. protector, then turn on page 40. 52 The operating time for one minute to help solve or identify your problem. The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. OneKey Rescue System...
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...BIOS Setup Utility is starting up data. Make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer...still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Other problems • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is enabled. The computer does not respond. • To turn off your...
...BIOS Setup Utility is starting up data. Make sure that Boot priority order in the Boot priority order list. • Press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more hard disk space on the screen while the computer...still does not respond, remove the AC adapter and the battery. • Your computer might lock when it enters sleep mode during a communication operation. Other problems • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is enabled. The computer does not respond. • To turn off your...
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...http://www.microsoft.com. For more information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you . They are the latest software source for Windows product updates. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 66 This section ...contains information about where to go to , Service Packs for your computer, and whom to assist you experience a problem with installation of sources ...
...http://www.microsoft.com. For more information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you . They are the latest software source for Windows product updates. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 66 This section ...contains information about where to go to , Service Packs for your computer, and whom to assist you experience a problem with installation of sources ...
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... use your Lenovo IdeaPad™ computer at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. You can find new ways to assist you with your Lenovo computer even easier. Calling the customer support center If you can make working with determining if you have tried to correct the problem yourself and ... and learn how to fix the problem. • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is necessary to solve problems, find support information for the Lenovo home page is http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Getting help and service Getting help on the Web The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide ...
... use your Lenovo IdeaPad™ computer at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. You can find new ways to assist you with your Lenovo computer even easier. Calling the customer support center If you can make working with determining if you have tried to correct the problem yourself and ... and learn how to fix the problem. • Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is necessary to solve problems, find support information for the Lenovo home page is http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Getting help and service Getting help on the Web The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide ...