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Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the computer cover 29 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing an optical drive 37 Replacing a memory module 39 Replacing the CPU fan 40 Replacing the MXM ...
Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the computer cover 29 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing an optical drive 37 Replacing a memory module 39 Replacing the CPU fan 40 Replacing the MXM ...
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...manual contains service and reference information for those machines which have the TV card. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. com. The description of the instructions. Veuillez ... machines which do not have internet access, FRU part numbers are familiar with Lenovo computer products. This manual includes a complete FRU part number listing for trained servicers who are also available at: ...to read all caution and danger statements in this manual is invalid for Lenovo IdeaCentre A computers listed on the cover.
...manual contains service and reference information for those machines which have the TV card. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. com. The description of the instructions. Veuillez ... machines which do not have internet access, FRU part numbers are familiar with Lenovo computer products. This manual includes a complete FRU part number listing for trained servicers who are also available at: ...to read all caution and danger statements in this manual is invalid for Lenovo IdeaCentre A computers listed on the cover.
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... and the customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position. •• Place removed covers and other people will not trip over it with before servicing a computer. Remember: Metal objects are too heavy for your clothing. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your elbows. Use a slow lifting force. Do not...
... and the customer's personnel are not in a hazardous position. •• Place removed covers and other people will not trip over it with before servicing a computer. Remember: Metal objects are too heavy for your clothing. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your elbows. Use a slow lifting force. Do not...
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... ground connector in a checklist. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information Safety inspection guide The intent of features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or...
... ground connector in a checklist. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. Safety information Safety inspection guide The intent of features or options not covered by this inspection guide is to assist you can cause serious or...
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...Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use an ESD common ground or reference point when working on ac-operated computers. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below...handling ESD-sensitive parts: •• Keep the parts in charge between objects. 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 ESD protective devices you are ...
...Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Use an ESD common ground or reference point when working on ac-operated computers. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as those listed below...handling ESD-sensitive parts: •• Keep the parts in charge between objects. 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 ESD protective devices you are ...
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Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C Transit: -20° to 55°C Humidity: Operating: 35% to 80% Transit: 20% to 93% (40°C) Altitude: 86KPa to all machine types supported by this publication. Hardware Maintenance Manual General information 3 This chapter provides general information that applies to 106KPa Electrical input Input voltage: 220V±22V Input frequency: 50Hz ±1Hz 12 Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A This section lists the physical specifications. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C Transit: -20° to 55°C Humidity: Operating: 35% to 80% Transit: 20% to 93% (40°C) Altitude: 86KPa to all machine types supported by this publication. Hardware Maintenance Manual General information 3 This chapter provides general information that applies to 106KPa Electrical input Input voltage: 220V±22V Input frequency: 50Hz ±1Hz 12 Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A This section lists the physical specifications. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
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... when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to the middle position. 4. Set Power-On Self-Test to boot up in the computer you select an incorrect drive. Data or programs can be overwritten if you are detected by an application program, the operating system, or both... the Setup Utility program. General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is for this computer to Enhanced. • Before replacing any FRUs, ensure that software package. Power-off the computer and all display controls to help determine the cause of BIOS is installed on all cables and...
... when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to the middle position. 4. Set Power-On Self-Test to boot up in the computer you select an incorrect drive. Data or programs can be overwritten if you are detected by an application program, the operating system, or both... the Setup Utility program. General error messages appear if a problem or conflict is for this computer to Enhanced. • Before replacing any FRUs, ensure that software package. Power-off the computer and all display controls to help determine the cause of BIOS is installed on all cables and...
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...•• Failure symptom - Are the exact machine type and models 2. 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 If it failing?...Hardware configuration - If you hear beep codes during POST, go to "Beep symptoms". • If the computer displays a POST error, go to "POST error codes". • If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, continue at the following information to assist you in use the following ...
...•• Failure symptom - Are the exact machine type and models 2. 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 If it failing?...Hardware configuration - If you hear beep codes during POST, go to "Beep symptoms". • If the computer displays a POST error, go to "POST error codes". • If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, continue at the following information to assist you in use the following ...
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...If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your computer, regardless of each screen. 16 Starting the Setup Utility program To start this method, repeatedly press and release the F1 key rather than... leaving it pressed when turning on the computer. Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using the Setup ...
...If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your computer, regardless of each screen. 16 Starting the Setup Utility program To start this method, repeatedly press and release the F1 key rather than... leaving it pressed when turning on the computer. Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists items that identify system configuration topics. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using the Setup ...
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However, if you decide to set a Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to your computer and data. For security reasons, it deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to access the Setup Utility program. After you set any configuration ... Administrator and Power-On Password are responsible for maintaining the settings of up to set , it is set any combination of several computers, you must use your computer. If you are set, you can type either password. We suggest the passwords should adhere to the following types of passwords are...
However, if you decide to set a Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed each time you try to your computer and data. For security reasons, it deters unauthorized persons from gaining access to access the Setup Utility program. After you set any configuration ... Administrator and Power-On Password are responsible for maintaining the settings of up to set , it is set any combination of several computers, you must use your computer. If you are set, you can type either password. We suggest the passwords should adhere to the following types of passwords are...
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...boot) from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to Exit and select Save changes and Exit. Hardware Maintenance Manual Selecting a startup device If your computer. 2. Select the desired startup device from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following ...: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are using a USB keyboard and the Startup Device Menu does not display using this procedure ...
...boot) from the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to Exit and select Save changes and Exit. Hardware Maintenance Manual Selecting a startup device If your computer. 2. Select the desired startup device from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following ...: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are using a USB keyboard and the Startup Device Menu does not display using this procedure ...
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... first. • If you are unable to correct the problem using this index. Notes • If you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 27. This index can have both an error message and an...
... first. • If you are unable to correct the problem using this index. Notes • If you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 27. This index can have both an error message and an...
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... Press TAB to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. 26 Cannot initialize the keyboard. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set PS2 Mouse support is incorrect. A reset or power cycle is no keys are invalid. The CMOS battery is required to... a weak CMOS battery. The computer loads the default configuration settings. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to reboot the machine. The system has been halted. ...
... Press TAB to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. 26 Cannot initialize the keyboard. To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard, set PS2 Mouse support is incorrect. A reset or power cycle is no keys are invalid. The CMOS battery is required to... a weak CMOS battery. The computer loads the default configuration settings. Make sure the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to reboot the machine. The system has been halted. ...
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... drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is properly connected to re-test the system. 4. Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Remove or disconnect... the following components (if installed) one at a time. Memory modules d. External Cache RAM g. Power-on the computer to the computer. Extended video memory e. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Hard disk drive h. Repeat...
... drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is properly connected to re-test the system. 4. Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Remove or disconnect... the following components (if installed) one at a time. Memory modules d. External Cache RAM g. Power-on the computer to the computer. Extended video memory e. Make sure you find a suitable boot device. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Hard disk drive h. Repeat...
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... system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Turn off the power to the Support Web site... at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 7 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair...
... system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Turn off the power to the Support Web site... at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 7 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair...
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... other soft cloth to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. Unplug all cables attached to the computer. Refer to the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. To remove the computer cover: Note For this procedure, it helps to place the computer face-down your operating system, turn... you use a blanket, towel, or other damage. 1. Remove the five rubber caps covering the screws on a soft flat surface. Removing the computer cover Attention Chapter 7. Lenovo recommends that are connected to "Locating connectors on the rear of the...
... other soft cloth to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. Unplug all cables attached to the computer. Refer to the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. To remove the computer cover: Note For this procedure, it helps to place the computer face-down your operating system, turn... you use a blanket, towel, or other damage. 1. Remove the five rubber caps covering the screws on a soft flat surface. Removing the computer cover Attention Chapter 7. Lenovo recommends that are connected to "Locating connectors on the rear of the...
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Release the left and right tabs from the connector housing, then pull each side of the cover out slightly (1), release the top tabs from the connector housing, then lift the cover away from the computer (2). 30 Remove the five screws that secure the system cover to the chassis. 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5.
Release the left and right tabs from the connector housing, then pull each side of the cover out slightly (1), release the top tabs from the connector housing, then lift the cover away from the computer (2). 30 Remove the five screws that secure the system cover to the chassis. 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5.
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Press the release latches on the system bay (1) and open the system bay (2). 31 Remove the computer cover. Replacing hardware Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive 1. Chapter 7. Refer to "Removing the computer cover." 2.
Press the release latches on the system bay (1) and open the system bay (2). 31 Remove the computer cover. Replacing hardware Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive 1. Chapter 7. Refer to "Removing the computer cover." 2.
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Open the system bay. Remove the computer cover. Press the release latch in (1) and slide the optical drive out of the cables from the system board. 4. Refer to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Refer to "Removing the computer cover." 2. Disconnect one end of the ODD data and power cable from the rear of the optical drive and the other end of the drive bay (2). 37 Replacing hardware Replacing an optical drive To replace an optical drive 1. Chapter 7.
Open the system bay. Remove the computer cover. Press the release latch in (1) and slide the optical drive out of the cables from the system board. 4. Refer to step 2 of the "Replacing the hard disk drive" section. 3. Refer to "Removing the computer cover." 2. Disconnect one end of the ODD data and power cable from the rear of the optical drive and the other end of the drive bay (2). 37 Replacing hardware Replacing an optical drive To replace an optical drive 1. Chapter 7.
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Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place. 39 Remove the computer cover. Refer to remove it from its socket (2). 4. Align, and then insert the new memory module into the socket (1) and push down on both sides ...of the memory socket to release the memory module (1) and gently pull the memory module upward to "Removing the computer cover." 2. Replacing hardware Replacing a memory module To replace a memory module 1. Push out the latches on the top edge of the "Replacing the hard disk drive...
Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place. 39 Remove the computer cover. Refer to remove it from its socket (2). 4. Align, and then insert the new memory module into the socket (1) and push down on both sides ...of the memory socket to release the memory module (1) and gently pull the memory module upward to "Removing the computer cover." 2. Replacing hardware Replacing a memory module To replace a memory module 1. Push out the latches on the top edge of the "Replacing the hard disk drive...