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Replacing hardware 31 General information 31 Removing the computer cover 32 Removing the front bezel 33 Replacing the optical drive 34 Replacing a memory module 36 Replacing the hard disk drive 37 Replacing the system fan 39 Replacing the heat sink 41 Replacing the CPU 42 Replacing the graphic ...
Replacing hardware 31 General information 31 Removing the computer cover 32 Removing the front bezel 33 Replacing the optical drive 34 Replacing a memory module 36 Replacing the hard disk drive 37 Replacing the system fan 39 Replacing the heat sink 41 Replacing the CPU 42 Replacing the graphic ...
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... • The default is for this computer to help determine the cause of BIOS is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to boot up in the computer you select an incorrect...been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout 4 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 system board. Use the ...
... • The default is for this computer to help determine the cause of BIOS is found by POST. • To enable beep, memory count, and checkpoint code display when a successful POST occurs, do the following procedure to boot up in the computer you select an incorrect...been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout 4 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 system board. Use the ...
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POST does the following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error POST error codes Each time you turn on the system. The computer loads the default configuration settings. A ... performs a series of tests that the boot drive is incorrect. The following operations. • Checks some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that check the operation of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Hardware Maintenance...
POST does the following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error POST error codes Each time you turn on the system. The computer loads the default configuration settings. A ... performs a series of tests that the boot drive is incorrect. The following operations. • Checks some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that check the operation of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. Hardware Maintenance...
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Power-off the computer. 2. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Memory modules d. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Symptom-to re-test the system. 4. Remove or disconnect the following... components (if installed) one at a time. Any adapters c. External Cache f. Hard disk drive h. a. Diskette drive 3. Chapter 6. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 23 Power-on the computer to...
Power-off the computer. 2. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Memory modules d. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Symptom-to re-test the system. 4. Remove or disconnect the following... components (if installed) one at a time. Any adapters c. External Cache f. Hard disk drive h. a. Diskette drive 3. Chapter 6. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 23 Power-on the computer to...
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Locations PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Memory connectors Battery Microprocessor 12 3 4 56 7 8 11 10 9 Rear audio connectors Ethernet and USB connectors USB connectors On-board VGA connector HDMI port PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors PCI Express x 1 adapter connector PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Battery Memory connectors Microprocessor 29 Chapter 7.
Locations PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Memory connectors Battery Microprocessor 12 3 4 56 7 8 11 10 9 Rear audio connectors Ethernet and USB connectors USB connectors On-board VGA connector HDMI port PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors PCI Express x 1 adapter connector PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Battery Memory connectors Microprocessor 29 Chapter 7.
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Hardware Maintenance Manual 12 3 4 56 7 8 11 10 9 Rear audio connectors Ethernet and USB connectors USB connectors On-board VGA connector HDMI port PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors PCI Express x 1 adapter connector PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Battery Memory connectors Microprocessor 30
Hardware Maintenance Manual 12 3 4 56 7 8 11 10 9 Rear audio connectors Ethernet and USB connectors USB connectors On-board VGA connector HDMI port PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors PCI Express x 1 adapter connector PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Battery Memory connectors Microprocessor 30
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... operating system, turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to remove. 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.
... operating system, turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to remove. 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.
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...to "Locating components". 5. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to lay the computer on its side. 2. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 36 Remove the optical disk drive bay. Locate the... memory module connectors. Note For this procedure, it helps to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace a memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". Refer to "Replacing...
...to "Locating components". 5. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to lay the computer on its side. 2. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 36 Remove the optical disk drive bay. Locate the... memory module connectors. Note For this procedure, it helps to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace a memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". Refer to "Replacing...
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Install the optical disk drive bay. 8. Remove the front bezel. Make sure the notch on the memory aligns correctly with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Refer to "Removing the front bezel". 3. Refer to "Removing the.... Install back the fromt bezel and computer cover. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the hard disk drive 1. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. 7. Chapter 8. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Do not remove the computer cover...
Install the optical disk drive bay. 8. Remove the front bezel. Make sure the notch on the memory aligns correctly with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Refer to "Removing the front bezel". 3. Refer to "Removing the.... Install back the fromt bezel and computer cover. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the hard disk drive 1. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. 7. Chapter 8. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Do not remove the computer cover...
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... "Removing the front bezel". 3. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Remove the optical disk drive. Remove the memory module. Replacing hardware 4. Remove the data cable from the motherboard. 5. Reconnect the data cable to "Replacing a memory module". 5. Install the front bezel and computer cover. Remove the computer cover. Replacing the hard disk drive...
... "Removing the front bezel". 3. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Remove the optical disk drive. Remove the memory module. Replacing hardware 4. Remove the data cable from the motherboard. 5. Reconnect the data cable to "Replacing a memory module". 5. Install the front bezel and computer cover. Remove the computer cover. Replacing the hard disk drive...
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Remove the CPU. Remove the graphic card. Replacing hardware 5. Refer to the chassis. 49 Remove the 5 screws that secure the Power supply to "Replacing the heatsink". 7. Refer to "Replacing the system fan". 6. Chapter 8. Remove the system fan. Refer to "Replacing the graphic card". 9. Remove the heatsink. Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing the CPU". 10. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 8. Remove the motherboard. Refer to "Replacing the motherboard". 11.
Remove the CPU. Remove the graphic card. Replacing hardware 5. Refer to the chassis. 49 Remove the 5 screws that secure the Power supply to "Replacing the heatsink". 7. Refer to "Replacing the system fan". 6. Chapter 8. Remove the system fan. Refer to "Replacing the graphic card". 9. Remove the heatsink. Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing the CPU". 10. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 8. Remove the motherboard. Refer to "Replacing the motherboard". 11.
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... or to "Locating connectors on the rear of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the front of the computer". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Hardware Maintenance Manual 12. Install back the fromt bezel and computer cover. Align then insert...
... or to "Locating connectors on the rear of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the front of the computer". Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Hardware Maintenance Manual 12. Install back the fromt bezel and computer cover. Align then insert...
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Replacing the mouse To replace the mouse: 1. Connect the new mouse cable to the same connector. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Note Your mouse might be connected to ...
Replacing the mouse To replace the mouse: 1. Connect the new mouse cable to the same connector. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Note Your mouse might be connected to ...
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Contents Overview 1 Chapter 1 Locations 5 Locating components and connectors 5 Identifying parts on the system board 9 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware 13 General information 13 Removing the computer cover 13 Removing the front bezel 15 Replacing an optical drive 16 Replacing the hard disk drive 18 Replacing a memory module 20 Replacing the keyboard 21 Replacing the mouse 22 Completing the installation 22 Appendix 25
Contents Overview 1 Chapter 1 Locations 5 Locating components and connectors 5 Identifying parts on the system board 9 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware 13 General information 13 Removing the computer cover 13 Removing the front bezel 15 Replacing an optical drive 16 Replacing the hard disk drive 18 Replacing a memory module 20 Replacing the keyboard 21 Replacing the mouse 22 Completing the installation 22 Appendix 25
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...service personnel who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as parts. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your ...before reading the "Important safety information" in this guide, CRUs and FRUs will often be referred to -date information for step-by Lenovo®. If you can be used by customers who are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). This guide does not include procedures for ...
...service personnel who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as parts. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) Safety information for replacing CRUs Do not open your ...before reading the "Important safety information" in this guide, CRUs and FRUs will often be referred to -date information for step-by Lenovo®. If you can be used by customers who are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). This guide does not include procedures for ...
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...part has been removed from the computer and you handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges. During the disassembly procedure, group the screws with their corresponding components ...to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Tools required To disassemble the computer, you need the following information: • CRU removal and installation information •...
...part has been removed from the computer and you handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges. During the disassembly procedure, group the screws with their corresponding components ...to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Tools required To disassemble the computer, you need the following information: • CRU removal and installation information •...
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... computer cover: 1. Unplug all power and signal cables from electrical outlets. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Hardware Replacement Guide 13 Remove any repair before removing the computer cover. Removing the... you do the following: 1. Chapter Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Note: Use only parts provided...
... computer cover: 1. Unplug all power and signal cables from electrical outlets. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. Hardware Replacement Guide 13 Remove any repair before removing the computer cover. Removing the... you do the following: 1. Chapter Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Note: Use only parts provided...
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... (2) Screw back the 4 screws on its side. 2. Align then slide in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To replace a memory module: 1. Refer to "Removing the front bezel". 13. Refer to "Replacing an optical drive" 12. Install the optical drive disk bay. Refer ... the "Completing the installation". 8. Remove the optical disk drive bay. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 20 Hardware Replacement Guide To obtain copies of the Safety and ...
... (2) Screw back the 4 screws on its side. 2. Align then slide in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To replace a memory module: 1. Refer to "Removing the front bezel". 13. Refer to "Replacing an optical drive" 12. Install the optical drive disk bay. Refer ... the "Completing the installation". 8. Remove the optical disk drive bay. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 20 Hardware Replacement Guide To obtain copies of the Safety and ...
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... to "Replacing an optical drive". 8. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Hardware Replacement Guide 21 Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Push the memory module straight down your operating system, and turn off all power cords from the drives...to the "Completing the installation". Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. Make sure the notch on the memory aligns correctly with the connector key on the front of the computer. Locate the connector for the keyboard. 6. Install the front bezel....
... to "Replacing an optical drive". 8. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from electrical outlets. 3. Hardware Replacement Guide 21 Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Push the memory module straight down your operating system, and turn off all power cords from the drives...to the "Completing the installation". Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. Make sure the notch on the memory aligns correctly with the connector key on the front of the computer. Locate the connector for the keyboard. 6. Install the front bezel....
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... devices and the computer. 2. Replacing the mouse To replace the mouse: 1. Also, depending on the rear of the computer. 4. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to "Locating connectors on the front of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the part...
... devices and the computer. 2. Replacing the mouse To replace the mouse: 1. Also, depending on the rear of the computer. 4. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to "Locating connectors on the front of the computer" and "Locating connectors on the part...