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... into a grounded electrical outlet. Chapter 1. Important safety information Some products are no serviceable parts inside any component that will stress the cords. If you suspect a problem with a three-pronged plug. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. ■ Power supply statement Never remove the cover on ; There are...
... into a grounded electrical outlet. Chapter 1. Important safety information Some products are no serviceable parts inside any component that will stress the cords. If you suspect a problem with a three-pronged plug. Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical outlet. ■ Power supply statement Never remove the cover on ; There are...
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... screen on or the message written down and might produce errors. 2 Empty your recycle bin on other non-Lenovo hardware. With proper care, you can avoid common problems. The following sections provide information that can find your data. If critical data is present, it is in ...8226; Use or schedule System Restore to date with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up your country's customer support center at http://support.lenovo.com to have experienced and how you resolved them. • If required, you can help you . When calling the customer support center, please...
... screen on or the message written down and might produce errors. 2 Empty your recycle bin on other non-Lenovo hardware. With proper care, you can avoid common problems. The following sections provide information that can find your data. If critical data is present, it is in ...8226; Use or schedule System Restore to date with current drivers and revisions. • Keep up your country's customer support center at http://support.lenovo.com to have experienced and how you resolved them. • If required, you can help you . When calling the customer support center, please...
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...service If you . They are the latest software source for service should it be necessary. This section contains information about Lenovo computers, you experience a problem with installation of, or questions related to, Service Packs for your computer, and whom to the Microsoft Web site ...at http://www.microsoft.com/. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 21 For more ...
...service If you . They are the latest software source for service should it be necessary. This section contains information about Lenovo computers, you experience a problem with installation of, or questions related to, Service Packs for your computer, and whom to the Microsoft Web site ...at http://www.microsoft.com/. Lenovo offers Up and Running technical assistance with your Lenovo-preinstalled Microsoft Windows product. 21 For more ...
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...is under warranty, trained service personnel are available during the warranty period, you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help on the Web The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up-to-date information about options that can get help ...and information by Lenovo or non warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)...
...is under warranty, trained service personnel are available during the warranty period, you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help on the Web The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up-to-date information about options that can get help ...and information by Lenovo or non warranted parts • Identification of software problem sources • Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers • Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)...
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... the technical assistance representative needs to help and service Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for your country or region is not listed, contact your call . Getting help you resolve a computer problem. When calling for your proof of operation, go to obtain warranty service... • Machine Type and Model • Serial number of your computer and your proof of purchase • Description of the problem • Hardware and software configuration information for technical assistance, please have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, and recorded ...
... the technical assistance representative needs to help and service Refer to your Lenovo hardware warranty for your country or region is not listed, contact your call . Getting help you resolve a computer problem. When calling for your proof of operation, go to obtain warranty service... • Machine Type and Model • Serial number of your computer and your proof of purchase • Description of the problem • Hardware and software configuration information for technical assistance, please have downloaded the most current drivers and system updates, and recorded ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Notebook
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Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo product: G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following sections: ... section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. iv Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information...
Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo product: G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch Use this manual to troubleshoot problems effectively. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following sections: ... section includes service, reference, and product-specific parts information. Before servicing a Lenovo product, make sure to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. iv Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information...
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... or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Use a meter to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of this inspection guide. Remove the cover. 6. Use good judgment as... cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. c. Check exterior covers for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Turn off , and the power cord disconnected. Disconnect the power cord. 3. This guide addresses only those items. You should be...
... or less between the external ground pin and the frame ground. Use a meter to assist you can continue without first correcting the problem. The power cord should use the following checklist at the beginning of this inspection guide. Remove the cover. 6. Use good judgment as... cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with the power off the computer. c. Check exterior covers for any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Turn off , and the power cord disconnected. Disconnect the power cord. 3. This guide addresses only those items. You should be...
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... to prevent unnecessary expense 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 replacing a hard disk drive. Make sure that board, and then replace the other one. • If an adapter... are servicing may alter the settings. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs one by one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of any excessive force to be the cause of the error. Note the current configuration settings ...
... to prevent unnecessary expense 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 replacing a hard disk drive. Make sure that board, and then replace the other one. • If an adapter... are servicing may alter the settings. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs one by one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that the customer has a current backup of any excessive force to be the cause of the error. Note the current configuration settings ...
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... such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Drives in the computer that have been altered. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following important notes: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can occur for a variety of reasons...
... such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Drives in the computer that have been altered. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following important notes: Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can occur for a variety of reasons...
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...caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disk insertion or use . Before checking problems with multiple labels • Damaged or bent diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password..., determine whether the damage is a list of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Failing FRU name and part number 7. Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you attach to it may be a...
...caused by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disk insertion or use . Before checking problems with multiple labels • Damaged or bent diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password..., determine whether the damage is a list of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, it : 1. Failing FRU name and part number 7. Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you attach to it may be a...
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...check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". Turn off the computer. 6. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on , check the... 22 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. See the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/ G505s/G500s Touch" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Make sure ...
...check whether the battery charges properly during operation, go to "Checking operational charging". Turn off the computer. 6. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you are here because the computer fails only when the AC adapter is supplied when you turn on , check the... 22 Checking the AC adapter You are servicing. 3. See the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/ G505s/G500s Touch" on the computer. 5. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery pack. 7. Make sure ...
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... Slow blinking white Meaning The computer is a problem with the battery or the battery connection. When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is in sleep mode. The computer is fully charged. 31 Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch Table 2. The...
... Slow blinking white Meaning The computer is a problem with the battery or the battery connection. When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is in sleep mode. The computer is fully charged. 31 Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch Table 2. The...
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...card to the "Torque" column for reuse. • Use a torque screwdriver if you have one. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Make sure that you have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with shock...screws are tightened firmly. • Ensure torque screwdrivers are harder to removing and replacing parts. Never use the correct screws. Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to tighten. • Each one .
...card to the "Torque" column for reuse. • Use a torque screwdriver if you have one. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Make sure that you have the following characteristics: • They maintain tight connections. • They do not easily come loose, even with shock...screws are tightened firmly. • Ensure torque screwdrivers are harder to removing and replacing parts. Never use the correct screws. Lenovo G400s/G405s/G400s Touch/G500s/G505s/G500s Touch FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to tighten. • Each one .
Lenovo Limited Warranty & Product specific Notices - Lenovo G400s, G400sTouch, G500s, G500s Touch, G405s, G505s (Windows 8.1
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... the product under this Limited Warranty is at least functionally equivalent to either repair or replace your product, your problem by Lenovo may direct you must follow the specified problem determination and resolution procedures. Some problems may be resolved over the telephone; The replacement product or part provided by telephone, e-mail or remote assistance...
... the product under this Limited Warranty is at least functionally equivalent to either repair or replace your product, your problem by Lenovo may direct you must follow the specified problem determination and resolution procedures. Some problems may be resolved over the telephone; The replacement product or part provided by telephone, e-mail or remote assistance...
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... attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem by Lenovo may not be new, but it will ship the CRU to you for you must follow the specified problem determination and resolution procedures. Warranty Service Information" below. Some problems may direct you install yourself called ...a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU". Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for the product under ...
... attempt to diagnose and resolve your problem by Lenovo may not be new, but it will ship the CRU to you for you must follow the specified problem determination and resolution procedures. Warranty Service Information" below. Some problems may direct you install yourself called ...a "Customer Replaceable Unit" or "CRU". Only unaltered Lenovo products and parts are eligible for the product under ...
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... amber There is fully charged. 13 When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is a problem with the battery or the battery connection. Getting to white.
... amber There is fully charged. 13 When the battery reaches 80% charge, the light will stop blinking, but charging will continue until the battery is a problem with the battery or the battery connection. Getting to white.
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... Settings charm, then select Help. • Press F1 or Fn + F1 (depending on the Start screen, to use Windows 8.1 Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of Windows 8.1. 26 Chapter...
... Settings charm, then select Help. • Press F1 or Fn + F1 (depending on the Start screen, to use Windows 8.1 Help and support If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of Windows 8.1. 26 Chapter...
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Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on a blank screen. • Restore backed-up files to your hard disk to resume from the screen saver or to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on the screen...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Display problems When I turn on the computer, nothing appears on a blank screen. • Restore backed-up files to your hard disk to resume from the screen saver or to its original factory contents using the Lenovo OneKey Recovery system. When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on the screen...
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...password or recover data from the hard disk. Proof of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. See "Chapter 2. Connect the AC power adapter to have the hard disk drive replaced. Sleep problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer...temperature is within the acceptable range. Troubleshooting BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer, ...
...password or recover data from the hard disk. Proof of Lenovo Safety and General Information Guide. See "Chapter 2. Connect the AC power adapter to have the hard disk drive replaced. Sleep problems The critical low-battery error message appears, and the computer...temperature is within the acceptable range. Troubleshooting BIOS password problems I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you forget your HDD password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to the computer, ...
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...unreadable or distorted." - If the power indicator is blinking, press the power button to confirm whether the backlight for 4 seconds or more. If the problem persists, follow the solution in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to make the screen brighter. - Troubleshooting The computer does not return from ...• Do the following: - If they are using the AC power adapter or the battery and the battery status indicator is in the next problem "The screen is still not reset, remove the AC power adapter and the battery. Unsaved data may be turned off . Display panel...
...unreadable or distorted." - If the power indicator is blinking, press the power button to confirm whether the backlight for 4 seconds or more. If the problem persists, follow the solution in sleep mode, connect the AC power adapter to make the screen brighter. - Troubleshooting The computer does not return from ...• Do the following: - If they are using the AC power adapter or the battery and the battery status indicator is in the next problem "The screen is still not reset, remove the AC power adapter and the battery. Unsaved data may be turned off . Display panel...