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... Information 49 Power management 49 Appendix. Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8. Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 20 Hard disk drive boot error 20 POST error codes 21 Undetermined problems 22 Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the hinge cover 29 Removing the hinge from LED...
... Information 49 Power management 49 Appendix. Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8. Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 20 Hard disk drive boot error 20 POST error codes 21 Undetermined problems 22 Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 28 General information 28 Removing the hinge cover 29 Removing the hinge from LED...
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...then click Go. 3. Under Important information, click Parts information. 5. The list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com •• To view the key commodities: 1. For the remaining FRUs (the complete list of service parts by product,...Use Quick Path field; Click Parts information. 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) •• eSupport can be used to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 2. then click the entry for a machine...
...then click Go. 3. Under Important information, click Parts information. 5. The list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com •• To view the key commodities: 1. For the remaining FRUs (the complete list of service parts by product,...Use Quick Path field; Click Parts information. 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) •• eSupport can be used to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 2. then click the entry for a machine...
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... the area of the object equally between your sleeves are good electrical conductors. 4 Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. •• When lifting any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe. ••...-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you. •• Do not perform any heavy object: 1. Ensure you attempt to lift. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you are servicing the machine. •• Keep your tool case away from...
... the area of the object equally between your sleeves are good electrical conductors. 4 Distribute the weight of the machines during and after maintenance. •• When lifting any action that causes hazards to the customer, or that makes the equipment unsafe. ••...-frame eyeglasses, or metal fasteners for you. •• Do not perform any heavy object: 1. Ensure you attempt to lift. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you are servicing the machine. •• Keep your tool case away from...
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... their normal operating places in the safety sections of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person, familiar with the reflective surface of maintenance information. Stand on when they are in a machine: - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. ••... •• If an electrical accident occurs: - Remember: There must be a complete circuit to cause electrical shock. Blowers and fans - Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you may prevent a current from passing through your body. - The surface is near you. keep the other hand ...
... their normal operating places in the safety sections of a plastic dental mirror. Send another person, familiar with the reflective surface of maintenance information. Stand on when they are in a machine: - such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. ••... •• If an electrical accident occurs: - Remember: There must be a complete circuit to cause electrical shock. Blowers and fans - Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you may prevent a current from passing through your body. - The surface is near you. keep the other hand ...
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... are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounding system is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. 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 meets...
... are wearing a wrist strap. •• Use the black side of a grounding system is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. 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 meets...
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... covers. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations. Removing the...
... covers. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by local ordinances or regulations. Removing the...
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Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 This section lists the physical specifications. 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 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. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
Type Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 This section lists the physical specifications. 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 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. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
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... model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Type and version level •• Hardware configuration - Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. Have the same adapters/attachments in use the following conditions... - If it failing? - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Problem determination tips Due to problem resolution. 14 What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? - Is the failure...
... model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Type and version level •• Hardware configuration - Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. Have the same adapters/attachments in use the following conditions... - If it failing? - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Problem determination tips Due to problem resolution. 14 What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? - Is the failure...
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... following sections. See Starting the Setup Utility program. After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is set passwords to access the Setup Utility program. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can type either password. If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are responsible for...
... following sections. See Starting the Setup Utility program. After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is set passwords to access the Setup Utility program. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can type either password. If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are responsible for...
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.... 6. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Select USB Setup/USB Legacy Support. 4. See the information displayed on page 15). 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. Press Enter twice to save the settings, select Exit and select Discard changes and Exit. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and...
.... 6. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Select USB Setup/USB Legacy Support. 4. See the information displayed on page 15). 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. Press Enter twice to save the settings, select Exit and select Discard changes and Exit. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and...
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... lists error symptoms and possible causes. the start -up drive is in the first part of this index, go to Undetermined problems on page 22. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to have available when servicing a computer. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes...
... lists error symptoms and possible causes. the start -up drive is in the first part of this index, go to Undetermined problems on page 22. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to have available when servicing a computer. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes...
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... devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. External Cache RAM g. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error System...
... devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. External Cache RAM g. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual POST Error Message Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error System...
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... the main circuit board in your computer. The following illustration shows the locations of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4 Hinge cover 5 Hinge cable cover 6 Speaker L/R cover 7 Hinge 8 Base top cover 9 Motherboard cover 10 Motherboard 11 Base bottom mylar 12 Speaker L/R 13 Antenna L/R 14...
... the main circuit board in your computer. The following illustration shows the locations of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. Hardware Maintenance Manual 4 Hinge cover 5 Hinge cable cover 6 Speaker L/R cover 7 Hinge 8 Base top cover 9 Motherboard cover 10 Motherboard 11 Base bottom mylar 12 Speaker L/R 13 Antenna L/R 14...
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... following: 1. Unplug all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 28 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 8 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information...
... following: 1. Unplug all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 28 Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 8 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information...
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Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from LED panel. Remove the hinge from LED panel: 1. Refer to the hinge. 1 2. Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4 screws that secure the LED panel to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Refer to "Removing the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Lift up the base top cover. 30 Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel" 3. Remove the hinge cover.
Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from LED panel. Remove the hinge from LED panel: 1. Refer to the hinge. 1 2. Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4 screws that secure the LED panel to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Refer to "Removing the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Lift up the base top cover. 30 Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel" 3. Remove the hinge cover.
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Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the base bottom. 1 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 2 Pull out the hard disk drive. 1 2 6. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 32
Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the base bottom. 1 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 2 Pull out the hard disk drive. 1 2 6. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 32
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... to "Removing the base top cover." 4. Refer to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Replacing the system fan To replace the system fan 1. Remove the motherboard cover. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.
... to "Removing the base top cover." 4. Refer to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Replacing the system fan To replace the system fan 1. Remove the motherboard cover. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8.
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... motherboard cover" 5. Lift up . 36 Refer to the base bottom then lift it back. Slide the hinge cover in then push it up the heatsink. 7. Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Replacing the bluetooth module To replace the bluetooth module 1.
... motherboard cover" 5. Lift up . 36 Refer to the base bottom then lift it back. Slide the hinge cover in then push it up the heatsink. 7. Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Replacing the bluetooth module To replace the bluetooth module 1.
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... TV tuner card 1. Remove the base top cover. Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover". 5. Both memory modules can be removed by using the same procedure. 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Refer to remove it back. Disconnect the antenna cable from LED panel. Align and then insert the new memory module into the socket and...
... TV tuner card 1. Remove the base top cover. Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover". 5. Both memory modules can be removed by using the same procedure. 6. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Refer to remove it back. Disconnect the antenna cable from LED panel. Align and then insert the new memory module into the socket and...
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... the cables connect to "Replacing the system fan". 7. Remove the TV tuner card. Remove the hard disk. Refer to the motherboard. 9. Remove the bluetooth module. Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base top cover. 10. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back. Refer to "Removing...
... the cables connect to "Replacing the system fan". 7. Remove the TV tuner card. Remove the hard disk. Refer to the motherboard. 9. Remove the bluetooth module. Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base top cover. 10. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back. Refer to "Removing...