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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. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. Contents Contents Chapter 1. Using the Setup ...
About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Using eSupport...2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. Contents Contents Chapter 1. Using the Setup ...
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... board 44 Replacing the camera 45 Replacing the keyboard 46 Replacing the mouse 47 Replacing the power adapter 48 Chapter 9. Statement 50 ii Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8.
... board 44 Replacing the camera 45 Replacing the keyboard 46 Replacing the mouse 47 Replacing the power adapter 48 Chapter 9. Statement 50 ii Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Locations 23 Locating components and connectors 23 Chapter 8.
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...Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. It is invalid for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER ...instructions. It is intended only for those machines which have TV card. About this manual is only used for the machines which do not have the TV card. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. About this book before performing any...
...Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed on the cover. It is invalid for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER ...instructions. It is intended only for those machines which have TV card. About this manual is only used for the machines which do not have the TV card. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. About this book before performing any...
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Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - Under Parts lookup, type the model type and serial number; For the remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com •• To view the key commodities: 1. Type the ...of FRUs for a machine type: 1. So, if the parts are not compliant originally, replacement parts can also be used to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 2. then click Continue. Under Browse by description, with your browser to view the complete list of FRUs for your machine type....
Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - Under Parts lookup, type the model type and serial number; For the remaining FRUs (the complete list of FRUs at the following Web site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com •• To view the key commodities: 1. Type the ...of FRUs for a machine type: 1. So, if the parts are not compliant originally, replacement parts can also be used to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. 2. then click Continue. Under Browse by description, with your browser to view the complete list of FRUs for your machine type....
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...Lenovo information for Suppliers website: http://www-03.ibm.com/procurement/proweb.nsf/ ContentDocsByTitle/United+States~Information+for those FRUs can be replaced using RoHS compliant FRUs, so only the FRUs identified as compliant in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. About this manual... marketed before June 2006 Products marketed after June, 2006, failed RoHS compliant parts must always be used. Chapter 1. RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Products sold in the system HMM or direct substitutions for +suppliers •• RoHS...
...Lenovo information for Suppliers website: http://www-03.ibm.com/procurement/proweb.nsf/ ContentDocsByTitle/United+States~Information+for those FRUs can be replaced using RoHS compliant FRUs, so only the FRUs identified as compliant in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. About this manual... marketed before June 2006 Products marketed after June, 2006, failed RoHS compliant parts must always be used. Chapter 1. RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers. Products sold in the system HMM or direct substitutions for +suppliers •• RoHS...
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... that your sleeves are good electrical conductors. 4 Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to be trapped in the area of a machine. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to lift. 4.
... that your sleeves are good electrical conductors. 4 Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to be trapped in the area of a machine. Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to lift. 4.
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... testers. •• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered-off controls, is conductive; Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following parts with the power on when they are...
... testers. •• Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered-off controls, is conductive; Hardware Maintenance Manual •• If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following parts with the power on when they are...
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... on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Proper grounding of a grounded work mat to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - 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 machine...
... on a double-insulated or battery-operated system. Proper grounding of a grounded work mat to any frame ground, ground braid, or green-wire ground. - 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 machine...
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... optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not stare into...
... optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the same manufacturer. Do not stare into...
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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. 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.
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. 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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... at step 7. 7. Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 7. Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the display. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. If possible, have this configuration ever worked? - Is the failure repeatable? - If it failing? - Is this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version...
... at step 7. 7. Have the same adapters/attachments in the system 7. Have the same setup for readable instructions or a main menu on the display. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. If possible, have this configuration ever worked? - Is the failure repeatable? - If it failing? - Is this the original reported failure? •• Diagnostics version...
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... Password is set, it is displayed each time you can be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your Administrator password. See Starting...
... Password is set, it is displayed each time you can be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your computer. Hardware Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your Administrator password. See Starting...
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... the Setup Utility program menu and press F10 to save configuration changes and exit setup. To set to clear the Power-On password. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Conform New Password and press Enter. Type the new password, and press...
... the Setup Utility program menu and press F10 to save configuration changes and exit setup. To set to clear the Power-On password. Hardware Maintenance Manual Enter. 3. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. Conform New Password and press Enter. Type the new password, and press...
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... Undetermined problems on the the boot drive. The most likely cause is in configuration. Always begin with Chapter 4, General Checkout, on page 13. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to correct the problem using this index. This index can have available when servicing a computer. Error FRU/Action The...
... Undetermined problems on the the boot drive. The most likely cause is in configuration. Always begin with Chapter 4, General Checkout, on page 13. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to correct the problem using this index. This index can have available when servicing a computer. Error FRU/Action The...
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... all devices and adapters have bootable media. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. External Cache RAM g. a. Diskette drive 3. 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...
... all devices and adapters have bootable media. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. External Cache RAM g. a. Diskette drive 3. 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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... parts on the motherboard(For Intel) The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. 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...
... parts on the motherboard(For Intel) The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. 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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... all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the computer, or in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with the disassembly procedure... copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. 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 Hardware Maintenance...
... all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the computer, or in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with the disassembly procedure... copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the system and all power and signal cables from the computer. 3. 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 Hardware Maintenance...
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Lift up the base top cover. 30 Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to the hinge. 1 2. Remove the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from LED panel" 3. 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 LED panel: 1.
Lift up the base top cover. 30 Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to the hinge. 1 2. Remove the hinge from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top cover: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from LED panel" 3. 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 LED panel: 1.
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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 Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Hardware Maintenance Manual 5.
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... the base top cover." 4. Remove the hinge cover. Remove the hinge from the connector on the motherboard. 6. Refer to the base bottom. 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual 8. Remove the 3 screws that secure the system fan to "Removing the motherboard cover." 5. Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel.
... the base top cover." 4. Remove the hinge cover. Remove the hinge from the connector on the motherboard. 6. Refer to the base bottom. 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual 8. Remove the 3 screws that secure the system fan to "Removing the motherboard cover." 5. Disconnect the hinge cable from LED panel.