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... 40 Appendix. Replacing hardware 25 Removing the computer cover 25 Replacing a memory module 27 Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan 29 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing the motherboard 32 Replacing the Wi-Fi module 34 Replacing the keyboard 36 Replacing the mouse 37 Replacing the power adapter 38 Completing the installation 38 Chapter 9. Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8. Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Statement 41 ii Symptom-to-FRU Index 19 Hard disk drive boot error 19 Power Supply Problems 20 POST error codes...20...
... 40 Appendix. Replacing hardware 25 Removing the computer cover 25 Replacing a memory module 27 Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan 29 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing the motherboard 32 Replacing the Wi-Fi module 34 Replacing the keyboard 36 Replacing the mouse 37 Replacing the power adapter 38 Completing the installation 38 Chapter 9. Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8. Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Statement 41 ii Symptom-to-FRU Index 19 Hard disk drive boot error 19 Power Supply Problems 20 POST error codes...20...
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... view the complete list of key commodities built in the eSupport record under Parts shipped with applicable machine type model and FRU part number is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) •• eSupport can be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before the 2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs...
... view the complete list of key commodities built in the eSupport record under Parts shipped with applicable machine type model and FRU part number is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) •• eSupport can be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before the 2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs...
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Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in the parts listings. b. Use good judgment as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to the safety of any obvious alterations. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be the appropriate type as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of features or options not covered by this...
Disconnect the power cord. 3. A third-wire ground connector in the parts listings. b. Use good judgment as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to the safety of any obvious alterations. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be the appropriate type as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of features or options not covered by this...
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... your clothing. 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 wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Attach...
... your clothing. 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 wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of the ac plug on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Attach...
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... from connectors. 4. To Disconnect 1. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. Chapter 2. Turn everything OFF. 2. Safety information Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in the the language of fire, water, or structural damage. •• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. •• Connect...
... from connectors. 4. To Disconnect 1. Remove signal cables from outlet. 3. Chapter 2. Turn everything OFF. 2. Safety information Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in the the language of fire, water, or structural damage. •• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. •• Connect...
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...;• Repair or disassemble Dispose of the laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. There are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. 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 . Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended...
...;• Repair or disassemble Dispose of the laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. There are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. 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 . Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended...
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... "Starting the Setup Utility program". 2. Power-on the system. Check all external devices. 2. General 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 BIOS is installed on all display controls to boot up in the computer you select an incorrect drive. For an explanation of the problem: 1. Power-off the computer and all cables and power...
... "Starting the Setup Utility program". 2. Power-on the system. Check all external devices. 2. General 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 BIOS is installed on all display controls to boot up in the computer you select an incorrect drive. For an explanation of the problem: 1. Power-off the computer and all cables and power...
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... BIOS level 3. Have the same software versions and levels 6. If it has been working, what changes were made prior to step 6. Look at step 7. 7. Is this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. •• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Power-on the display. If you hear beep codes...
... BIOS level 3. Have the same software versions and levels 6. If it has been working, what changes were made prior to step 6. Look at step 7. 7. Is this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. •• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Power-on the display. If you hear beep codes...
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... "Starting the Setup Utility program." Press and hold the F1 key then turn off the computer. 2. If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you must use the keyboard. b. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you type your computer, regardless of each screen. 16 When you are using a USB keyboard...
... "Starting the Setup Utility program." Press and hold the F1 key then turn off the computer. 2. If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you must use the keyboard. b. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. When working with the Setup Utility program menu, you type your computer, regardless of each screen. 16 When you are using a USB keyboard...
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... cannot run the diagnostic tests or you get a diagnostic error code when running a test but did not receive any error message look for a description of your error symptoms in the first part of this index, go to -FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. No operating system installed on Install an operating system on page 13. the start -up drive is listed first. The most likely cause is in configuration. Error...
... cannot run the diagnostic tests or you get a diagnostic error code when running a test but did not receive any error message look for a description of your error symptoms in the first part of this index, go to -FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. No operating system installed on Install an operating system on page 13. the start -up drive is listed first. The most likely cause is in configuration. Error...
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... the power-on switch for continuity. When you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual Error The boot sector on the start-up the data on the system. 20 Replace the hard disk drive...
... the power-on switch for continuity. When you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Hardware Maintenance Manual Error The boot sector on the start-up the data on the system. 20 Replace the hard disk drive...
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... bootable media. 21 Make sure the hard drive is incorrect. Keyboard not found or initialized. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. selected Boot device and press a key Make sure the boot drive is required to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to the computer. Replace the battery. A reset or power cycle is properly connected to a weak CMOS battery. Chapter 6. The CMOS battery is properly connected to reboot the machine...
... bootable media. 21 Make sure the hard drive is incorrect. Keyboard not found or initialized. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. selected Boot device and press a key Make sure the boot drive is required to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to the computer. Replace the battery. A reset or power cycle is properly connected to a weak CMOS battery. Chapter 6. The CMOS battery is properly connected to reboot the machine...
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Memory modules d. Diskette drive 3. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Hard disk drive h. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 jumpered as a slave. 1. a. If...
Memory modules d. Diskette drive 3. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Hard disk drive h. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 jumpered as a slave. 1. a. If...
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... following illustration shows the components inside your computer. Internal components The following illustrations will help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, "refer to locate the various components and connectors in your computer. 8 7 3 2 6 5 4 1 9 10 11 12 13 1 Front cover 5 System fan 2 Metal bracket 6 Memory 3 Hard disk drive 7 Motherboard 4 Hard disk drive bay 8 Rear cover 11 Wi-Fi shield 9 Wi-Fi module 12 Antenna...
... following illustration shows the components inside your computer. Internal components The following illustrations will help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, "refer to locate the various components and connectors in your computer. 8 7 3 2 6 5 4 1 9 10 11 12 13 1 Front cover 5 System fan 2 Metal bracket 6 Memory 3 Hard disk drive 7 Motherboard 4 Hard disk drive bay 8 Rear cover 11 Wi-Fi shield 9 Wi-Fi module 12 Antenna...
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... or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Identifying parts on the system board. 1 2 3 4 15 5 14 13 6 12 11 7 10 9 8 1 GPU socket 2 CPU socket 3 Memory connector 4 Power switch 5 USB connectors(2) 6 S/PDIF_OUT connector 7 SATA and power socket 8 Battery cable connector 9 Microphone connector 10 Headphone connector 11 Power connector 12 Ethernet connector 13 USB connectors(2) 14 HDMI out connector (Selected models only) 15 VGA connector 24 The following illustration shows the locations of devices that are factory-installed or...
... or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Identifying parts on the system board. 1 2 3 4 15 5 14 13 6 12 11 7 10 9 8 1 GPU socket 2 CPU socket 3 Memory connector 4 Power switch 5 USB connectors(2) 6 S/PDIF_OUT connector 7 SATA and power socket 8 Battery cable connector 9 Microphone connector 10 Headphone connector 11 Power connector 12 Ethernet connector 13 USB connectors(2) 14 HDMI out connector (Selected models only) 15 VGA connector 24 The following illustration shows the locations of devices that are factory-installed or...
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... computer cover: 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Refer to the computer. Replacing hardware Removing the computer cover Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to the computer. Disconnect all power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the computer cover. Remove any other cables that are connected to "Locating components and ports/ sockets". 25 Replacing hardware...
... computer cover: 1. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Refer to the computer. Replacing hardware Removing the computer cover Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to the computer. Disconnect all power cords from the drives, shut down before removing the computer cover. Remove any other cables that are connected to "Locating components and ports/ sockets". 25 Replacing hardware...
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Chapter 8. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. Refer to the motherboard. 3. To replace the CPU heatsink and system fan: 1. Disconnect the power cables from the motherboard. 29 Remove the computer cover. Replacing hardware Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan Attention: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Remove the 4 screws that secure the CPU heat sink and system fan to "Removing the computer cover". 2.
Chapter 8. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. Refer to the motherboard. 3. To replace the CPU heatsink and system fan: 1. Disconnect the power cables from the motherboard. 29 Remove the computer cover. Replacing hardware Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan Attention: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Remove the 4 screws that secure the CPU heat sink and system fan to "Removing the computer cover". 2.
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... hard disk drive to "Replacing the memory module". 3. Insert the hard disk drive bay to the connector and screw it back to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 5. Replacing the motherboard To replace the motherboard: 1. Remove the computer cover. Remove the hard disk drive. Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard. 6. Refer to the motherboard. 8. Install the computer cover back. Remove the CPU heatsink and system fan. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2) Align then screw in the new hard disk drive to "Removing...
... hard disk drive to "Replacing the memory module". 3. Insert the hard disk drive bay to the connector and screw it back to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 5. Replacing the motherboard To replace the motherboard: 1. Remove the computer cover. Remove the hard disk drive. Disconnect the battery cable from the motherboard. 6. Refer to the motherboard. 8. Install the computer cover back. Remove the CPU heatsink and system fan. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2) Align then screw in the new hard disk drive to "Removing...
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... and power cables. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the power adapter To replace the power adapter: 1. Disconnect the power adapter from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. 38 Refer to the same connector. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new power adapter to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or...
... and power cables. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the power adapter To replace the power adapter: 1. Disconnect the power adapter from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. 38 Refer to the same connector. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new power adapter to "Starting the Setup Utility" in the User Guide or...
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Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is ignored. Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information 9 This chapter provides additional information that turn on the computer automatically. •• Wake on LAN: This feature allows LAN adapter card to wake the System. •• Wake Up By RTC Alarm: You can only be turned on automatically. This can...
Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is ignored. Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode. Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information 9 This chapter provides additional information that turn on the computer automatically. •• Wake on LAN: This feature allows LAN adapter card to wake the System. •• Wake Up By RTC Alarm: You can only be turned on automatically. This can...