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About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection guide 7 Handling electrostatic discharge-...
About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Safety information 4 General safety...4 Electrical safety...5 Safety inspection guide 7 Handling electrostatic discharge-...
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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. Statement 50 ii Additional Service ...
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. Statement 50 ii Additional Service ...
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About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom Typ "ACHTUNG" oder "VORSICHT" in this manual is only used for the machines which do not have the TV card. It is intended only for ...those machines which have TV card. It is invalid for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to...
About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom Typ "ACHTUNG" oder "VORSICHT" in this manual is only used for the machines which do not have the TV card. It is intended only for ...those machines which have TV card. It is invalid for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to...
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... cases, if the parts are returned in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is displayed. Lenovo plans to transition to have RoHS compliant parts. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) ... particular machine serial. •• eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level) •• eSupport can be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 are not required to RoHS compliance well before the 2 Under Browse by description, with your...
... cases, if the parts are returned in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is displayed. Lenovo plans to transition to have RoHS compliant parts. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) ... particular machine serial. •• eSupport can be accessed at the MT Model level) •• eSupport can be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 are not required to RoHS compliance well before the 2 Under Browse by description, with your...
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..., will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. About this manual implementation date and expects its suppliers to be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is a part with a different FRU part number that is automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of order. RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Products...
..., will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. About this manual implementation date and expects its suppliers to be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is a part with a different FRU part number that is automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of order. RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Products...
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...) or objects that you think are good electrical conductors. 4 Distribute the weight of the object equally between your back. Use a slow lifting force. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. General safety Follow these rules...
...) or objects that you think are good electrical conductors. 4 Distribute the weight of the object equally between your back. Use a slow lifting force. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be trapped in the moving parts of a machine. General safety Follow these rules...
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.... - The surface is near you. Send another person, familiar with the reflective surface of the units.) •• If an electrical accident occurs: - Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you need to work on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in a machine: -
.... - The surface is near you. Send another person, familiar with the reflective surface of the units.) •• If an electrical accident occurs: - Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you need to work on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in a machine: -
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... required for operator safety and correct system function. Notes: 1. When 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 meets the...
... required for operator safety and correct system function. Notes: 1. When 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 meets the...
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... has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Removing the covers of . Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. DANGER: Some laser products...
... has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to hazardous laser radiation. Removing the covers of . Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. DANGER: Some laser products...
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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 A3 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 A3 This section lists the physical specifications.
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... - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. BIOS level •• Operating system software - Have the same adapters/attachments in use the following...
... - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same address jumpers/terminators/cabling 5. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Print (print screen) configuration currently in the same locations 4. BIOS level •• Operating system software - Have the same adapters/attachments in use the following...
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...; Power-On Password You do the following sections. Setting, changing, and deleting Administrator password To set, change any password, read the following : 16 Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your previous password Administrator password...
...; Power-On Password You do the following sections. Setting, changing, and deleting Administrator password To set, change any password, read the following : 16 Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your previous password Administrator password...
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.... Press Enter twice to save the settings, select Exit and select Discard changes and Exit. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Devices. 3. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. A setup notice will be able used to enable or disable user access to the following device USB Setup When USB Legacy Support is set...
.... Press Enter twice to save the settings, select Exit and select Discard changes and Exit. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Devices. 3. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. A setup notice will be able used to enable or disable user access to the following device USB Setup When USB Legacy Support is set...
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... installed on Install an operating system on page 22. This index can have the following causes. the start -up drive is in configuration. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to have available when servicing a computer. If you are unable to Undetermined problems on the the boot drive. Notes...
... installed on Install an operating system on page 22. This index can have the following causes. the start -up drive is in configuration. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to have available when servicing a computer. If you are unable to Undetermined problems on the the boot drive. Notes...
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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 Halted ...
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 Halted ...
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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 Bluetooth ...
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 Bluetooth ...
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Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 8 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information" in the Safety and Warranty Guide ..., go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 28 Unplug all peripherals. 2. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding...
Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 8 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information" in the Safety and Warranty Guide ..., go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Place the system on a flat, stable surface. 28 Unplug all peripherals. 2. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding...
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Refer to "Removing the hinge from LED panel. Refer to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Lift up the base top cover. 30 Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4 screws that secure the LED panel to the hinge. 1 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel: 1. Remove the hinge cover. Remove the hinge from LED panel" 3.
Refer to "Removing the hinge from LED panel. Refer to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Lift up the base top cover. 30 Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4 screws that secure the LED panel to the hinge. 1 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel: 1. Remove the hinge cover. Remove the hinge from LED panel" 3.
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Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 32 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.
Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 32 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.
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... fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. 6. Remove the 3 screws that secure the system fan to "Removing the base top cover." 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8. Refer to the base bottom. 34 Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover." 5. Refer to "Removing the hinge from LED panel. Refer to "Removing the hinge...
... fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. 6. Remove the 3 screws that secure the system fan to "Removing the base top cover." 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual 8. Refer to the base bottom. 34 Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover." 5. Refer to "Removing the hinge from LED panel. Refer to "Removing the hinge...