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General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 16 Starting the Setup Utility program 16 Viewing and changing settings 16 Using passwords 17 Using Device...19 Selecting a startup device 20 Exiting from the Setup Utility program 21 Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Contents Contents...
General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 16 Starting the Setup Utility program 16 Viewing and changing settings 16 Using passwords 17 Using Device...19 Selecting a startup device 20 Exiting from the Setup Utility program 21 Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 22 Hard disk drive boot error 22 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Contents Contents...
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... Replacing the CPU 60 Replacing the speaker system 63 Replacing the camera 67 Replacing the inverter board 70 Replacing the touch sensor board 72 Replacing the LCD panel 75 Replacing the system board 77 Replacing the base stand 79 Replacing the keyboard and Mouse (Only some models are equipped with wired Keyboard and Mouse 81 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 82 Replacing the remote control 82 Completing the installation 83 Chapter 8. Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems...
... Replacing the CPU 60 Replacing the speaker system 63 Replacing the camera 67 Replacing the inverter board 70 Replacing the touch sensor board 72 Replacing the LCD panel 75 Replacing the system board 77 Replacing the base stand 79 Replacing the keyboard and Mouse (Only some models are equipped with wired Keyboard and Mouse 81 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 82 Replacing the remote control 82 Completing the installation 83 Chapter 8. Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Supply Problems 23 Beep symptoms 24 POST error codes 25 Undetermined problems...
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... problem. The power cord should be the appropriate type as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and frame ground. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be used...
... problem. The power cord should be the appropriate type as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to protect users and service personnel from injury. Check inside the unit for 0.1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and frame ground. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be used...
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... these systems. - Protect against ESD damage. - 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. ESD damage can be considered sensitive to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Attach the ESD ground clip to...
... these systems. - Protect against ESD damage. - 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. ESD damage can be considered sensitive to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Attach the ESD ground clip to...
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... laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. Removing the covers of the battery as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of . Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. There are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into water ••...
... laser products (such as required by the manufacturer. Removing the covers of the battery as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are no serviceable parts inside the device. •• Use of controls or adjustments or performance of . Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. There are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into water ••...
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... 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. Check all external devices. 13 A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Set Power-On Self-Test to the information supplied with that the latest level of BIOS is installed on all cables and power cords. 3. Data or...
... 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. Check all external devices. 13 A down-level BIOS might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Set Power-On Self-Test to the information supplied with that the latest level of BIOS is installed on all cables and power cords. 3. Data or...
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... machine type and models 2. Have the same configuration options set in problem determination. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Is the failure repeatable? - Has this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Have the same adapters/attachments in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes...
... machine type and models 2. Have the same configuration options set in problem determination. Do diagnostics indicate a failure? - Is the failure repeatable? - Has this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version - Have the same adapters/attachments in use the following conditions and follow the instructions: • If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes...
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... password. When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you hear multiple beeps, release the F1 key. To view or change the configuration settings of which operating system you are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using . When you must use the keyboard. If you are using this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn on when you start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using the Setup Utility 5 The Setup Utility program is used...
... password. When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you hear multiple beeps, release the F1 key. To view or change the configuration settings of which operating system you are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using . When you must use the keyboard. If you are using this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn on when you start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using the Setup Utility 5 The Setup Utility program is used...
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... following types of passwords are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password You do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are responsible for maintaining the settings of up to use your computer. We suggest the passwords should adhere to access the Setup Utility program...
... following types of passwords are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password You do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are responsible for maintaining the settings of up to use your computer. We suggest the passwords should adhere to access the Setup Utility program...
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... changes and Exit.You can set to confirm the password, type the password again. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 5. when prompted to Disable, the device of the screen. 19 Select USB Setup. 4. The password dialog box will be displayed. Enter Current Password and press Enter. Press Enter in the system configuration. To set Power-On Password...
... changes and Exit.You can set to confirm the password, type the password again. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the right side of USB Setup is set others such as Audio Setup and Network Setup. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 5. when prompted to Disable, the device of the screen. 19 Select USB Setup. 4. The password dialog box will be displayed. Enter Current Password and press Enter. Press Enter in the system configuration. To set Power-On Password...
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... Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 6. When the Startup Device Menu appears, release the F12 key. Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following procedures to begin. Select Start Up. 3. Select Start Up Sequence. 4. Note: Selecting a startup device from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk...
... Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. Select Disabled or Enabled and press Enter. 6. When the Startup Device Menu appears, release the F12 key. Turn off your computer does not start up (boot) from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following procedures to begin. Select Start Up. 3. Select Start Up Sequence. 4. Note: Selecting a startup device from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk...
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... Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error 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 the system. If the video adapter is an Display memory error (system video add-in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by a malfunctioning Processor error add-in card. switch to protected mode) • If beep codes are not...
... Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 2 beeps Parity error 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 the system. If the video adapter is an Display memory error (system video add-in card, replace or reseat the adapter) video adapter. Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by a malfunctioning Processor error add-in card. switch to protected mode) • If beep codes are not...
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... operations. • Checks some options. A single problem can cause several error messages to -FRU Index Beep Symptom FRU/Action 9 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Phenix BIOS ROM checksum error problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. • If beep codes are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. CMOS shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are generated error when all other expansion cards Cache memory test...
... operations. • Checks some options. A single problem can cause several error messages to -FRU Index Beep Symptom FRU/Action 9 beeps Fatal error indicating a serious Phenix BIOS ROM checksum error problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. • If beep codes are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. CMOS shutdown register read/write • If beep codes are generated error when all other expansion cards Cache memory test...
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... CMOS battery. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. The CMOS battery is no keys are invalid. The system has been halted. PS2 Mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup butthe device is properly connected to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to reboot the machine. Make sure the keyboard is not detected. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set PS2 Mouse support is correctly installed. This error might...
... CMOS battery. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. The CMOS battery is no keys are invalid. The system has been halted. PS2 Mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup butthe device is properly connected to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to reboot the machine. Make sure the keyboard is not detected. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set PS2 Mouse support is correctly installed. This error might...
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... devices and adapters have bootable media. Make sure the boot drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Extended video memory e. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 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 properly connected to re-test the system. 4. Hard disk drive h. Remove...
... devices and adapters have bootable media. Make sure the boot drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Extended video memory e. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 27 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 properly connected to re-test the system. 4. Hard disk drive h. Remove...
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... hole on the bracket. 9. Refer to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Refer to "Completing the installation". Screw back the two screws on the metal bracket. 13. Connect the cables to "Replacing the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module". 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to the inverter board. 11. Set the new inverter board on the bracket, aligning the two screw holes on the...
... hole on the bracket. 9. Refer to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Refer to "Completing the installation". Screw back the two screws on the metal bracket. 13. Connect the cables to "Replacing the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module". 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to the inverter board. 11. Set the new inverter board on the bracket, aligning the two screw holes on the...
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.... Remove the speaker system. Chapter 7. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Replacing the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module". 9. Remove the MXM fan. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 4. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Remove the touch sensor board. Replacing hardware Replacing the system board 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Replacing the MXM graphics card". 16. Open the system bay. Remove the optical drive. Refer to "Replacing the CPU fan". 7. Refer to "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Remove the wireless keyboard and...
.... Remove the speaker system. Chapter 7. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Replacing the wireless keyboard and mouse receiver module". 9. Remove the MXM fan. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 4. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Remove the touch sensor board. Replacing hardware Replacing the system board 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Replacing the MXM graphics card". 16. Open the system bay. Remove the optical drive. Refer to "Replacing the CPU fan". 7. Refer to "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Remove the wireless keyboard and...
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Connect all components, boards, and cables to "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Remove the computer cover. Refer to the system board. 24. Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing the Bluetooth module". 10. Refer to "Replacing the MXM fan". 8. Refer to "Replacing the CPU heat sink". 13. Refer to "Replacing the wireless card". 12. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 6. Remove the MXM heat sink. Remove the speaker system. Chapter 7. Replacing hardware on the system board with the mounting holes...
Connect all components, boards, and cables to "Replacing an optical drive". 5. Remove the computer cover. Refer to the system board. 24. Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing the Bluetooth module". 10. Refer to "Replacing the MXM fan". 8. Refer to "Replacing the CPU heat sink". 13. Refer to "Replacing the wireless card". 12. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 6. Remove the MXM heat sink. Remove the speaker system. Chapter 7. Replacing hardware on the system board with the mounting holes...
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... to the "Completing the installation". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new power cord and adapter to "Rear view". 3. Disconnect the failing power cord and adapter from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Refer to Lenovo for the power cord. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the power cord or power adapter To replace the power cord and power adapter: 1. Locate the connector for a replacement. 82
... to the "Completing the installation". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new power cord and adapter to "Rear view". 3. Disconnect the failing power cord and adapter from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Refer to Lenovo for the power cord. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the power cord or power adapter To replace the power cord and power adapter: 1. Locate the connector for a replacement. 82
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... system bay. 83 Refer to _Starting the Setup Utility_ in the User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Replacing hardware Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. 1. Attention Keep cables clear of the hinges, sides of the various components. 2. Chapter 7. Also, depending on the parts replaced, you need to install the computer cover and reconnect cables, including wired internet and power cords.
... system bay. 83 Refer to _Starting the Setup Utility_ in the User Guide or in the Setup Utility program. Replacing hardware Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. 1. Attention Keep cables clear of the hinges, sides of the various components. 2. Chapter 7. Also, depending on the parts replaced, you need to install the computer cover and reconnect cables, including wired internet and power cords.