Lenovo Safety and Warranty Guide V1.0.0
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... Particles that fall into the computer should not exceed 35°C (95°F). • Do not use . If your computer is spilled on the hard disk drive. This process could result in temperatures less than 10°C (50°F), allow your computer inside of overheating. • Airflow temperatures into your computer in...
... Particles that fall into the computer should not exceed 35°C (95°F). • Do not use . If your computer is spilled on the hard disk drive. This process could result in temperatures less than 10°C (50°F), allow your computer inside of overheating. • Airflow temperatures into your computer in...
Lenovo H3 Series Safety and Warranty Guide
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... from the inside of overheating. • Airflow temperatures into your desktop computer: • Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is spilled on the hard disk drive. If you notice external dust accumulation, then examine and remove dust from your computer to rise to an optimal operating temperature before use non-desktop...
... from the inside of overheating. • Airflow temperatures into your desktop computer: • Keep the cover closed whenever the computer is spilled on the hard disk drive. If you notice external dust accumulation, then examine and remove dust from your computer to rise to an optimal operating temperature before use non-desktop...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series Hardware Replacement Guide
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Contents Overview 1 Chapter 1 Locations 4 Locating components and connectors 4 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware 7 General information 7 Replacing a memory module 7 Replacing the Optical drive 10 Removing the computer stand 11 Removing the computer cover 13 Replacing the hard disk drive 14 Replacing the keyboard 16 Replacing the mouse 17 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 18 Appendix 19 31043502_B3_HRG_EN_V1.0.indd 2 2010.4.14 4:13:22 PM
Contents Overview 1 Chapter 1 Locations 4 Locating components and connectors 4 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware 7 General information 7 Replacing a memory module 7 Replacing the Optical drive 10 Removing the computer stand 11 Removing the computer cover 13 Replacing the hard disk drive 14 Replacing the keyboard 16 Replacing the mouse 17 Replacing the power cord or power adapter 18 Appendix 19 31043502_B3_HRG_EN_V1.0.indd 2 2010.4.14 4:13:22 PM
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series Hardware Replacement Guide
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...longer have the TV-Tuner card installed. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • Power cord, Power adapter Safety information for your computer or attempt any repair before...-to-date information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer is available from the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Additional information resources If you can be referred to as trained service personnel who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units ...
...longer have the TV-Tuner card installed. This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts: • Memory modules • Hard disk drive • Optical drive • Keyboard, Mouse (wired) • Power cord, Power adapter Safety information for your computer or attempt any repair before...-to-date information for replacing CRUs Do not open your computer is available from the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Additional information resources If you can be referred to as trained service personnel who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series Hardware Replacement Guide
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Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the left and right side of the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. 1 2 3 4 2 Memory card reader USB connector Headphone connector 5 Microphone connector Optical drive 31043502_B3_HRG_EN_V1.0.indd 5 Hardware Replacement Guide 2010.4.14 4:13:26 PM Built-in microphone LCD On/Off Brightness down Brightness up Hard disk drive indicator Wireless LAN card indicator Bluetooth indicator Power button Left and right view The following illustrations show the location of connectors on the computer.
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the left and right side of the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal problems. 1 2 3 4 2 Memory card reader USB connector Headphone connector 5 Microphone connector Optical drive 31043502_B3_HRG_EN_V1.0.indd 5 Hardware Replacement Guide 2010.4.14 4:13:26 PM Built-in microphone LCD On/Off Brightness down Brightness up Hard disk drive indicator Wireless LAN card indicator Bluetooth indicator Power button Left and right view The following illustrations show the location of connectors on the computer.
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series Hardware Replacement Guide
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... to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface. Lenovo recommends that secure the hard disk drive to protect the screen surface from the hard disk drive. 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to let the computer cool before replacing the hard disk drive. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to...
... to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface. Lenovo recommends that secure the hard disk drive to protect the screen surface from the hard disk drive. 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to let the computer cool before replacing the hard disk drive. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series Hardware Replacement Guide
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Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2) Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay. 8. Connect the data and power cables back to the hard disk drive bay. 6. Install the computer cover and stand. 31043502_B3_HRG_EN_V1.0.indd 15 Hardware Replacement Guide 15 2010.4.14 4:13:48 PM Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. 1 2 1 1 1 7. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the hard disk drive. 9. Align the 4 screw holes in the hard disk drive bay with the mounting holes in the chassis, then screw it back. 10. 5.
Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2) Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay. 8. Connect the data and power cables back to the hard disk drive bay. 6. Install the computer cover and stand. 31043502_B3_HRG_EN_V1.0.indd 15 Hardware Replacement Guide 15 2010.4.14 4:13:48 PM Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. 1 2 1 1 1 7. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the hard disk drive. 9. Align the 4 screw holes in the hard disk drive bay with the mounting holes in the chassis, then screw it back. 10. 5.
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series User Guide V1.0
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... Maintenance Tasks 37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 39 6.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 40 6.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 41 6.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 41 6.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 42 6.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 43 6.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions 44 2 Contents
... Maintenance Tasks 37 Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Confirming Setup 39 6.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems 40 6.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems 41 6.3 Troubleshooting Software Problems 41 6.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard Disks 42 6.5 Special considerations for troubleshooting Windows 43 6.6 Wireless keyboard and mouse instructions 44 2 Contents
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series User Guide V1.0
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1.1 Front view 1 2 345678 9 Camera Built-in microphone LCD On/Off Brightness down Brightness up 10 LCD On/Off indicator Hard disk drive indicator Wireless LAN card indicator Bluetooth indicator Power button 2 User Guide
1.1 Front view 1 2 345678 9 Camera Built-in microphone LCD On/Off Brightness down Brightness up 10 LCD On/Off indicator Hard disk drive indicator Wireless LAN card indicator Bluetooth indicator Power button 2 User Guide
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series User Guide V1.0
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... of data. • You can recover the C drive of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged. • If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you must format the C partition in NTFS format and 6 install the operating system on drive C will be lost, whereas the content and...
... of data. • You can recover the C drive of the hard disk drive will remain unchanged. • If you want to install an operating system and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you must format the C partition in NTFS format and 6 install the operating system on drive C will be lost, whereas the content and...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series User Guide V1.0
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...your inspection items for the disk and click Start. Note: You cannot start the defragmenting program. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize, then select Properties from the electrical outlet. The cleaning supplies you need in order to ...integrated circuit boards, it is restarted and initialized. 5.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) Disk fragments are tiny unused storage areas scattered on the hard disk drive, this procedure can decrease as system operations usually cause the number of unused storage gaps to increase. Attention: Before you clean ...
...your inspection items for the disk and click Start. Note: You cannot start the defragmenting program. Right-click the icon for the hard disk drive (HDD) that you want to reorganize, then select Properties from the electrical outlet. The cleaning supplies you need in order to ...integrated circuit boards, it is restarted and initialized. 5.5 Defragmenting the Disk(s) Disk fragments are tiny unused storage areas scattered on the hard disk drive, this procedure can decrease as system operations usually cause the number of unused storage gaps to increase. Attention: Before you clean ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B3 Series User Guide V1.0
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...next step of the CD/DVD for defects. 42 User Guide If the CD/DVD cannot be read this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders. Back up all documents and system ... your computer to read , visually check the operating side of this procedure. 2. Otherwise, continue with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is an optical drive icon in the drive. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means...
...next step of the CD/DVD for defects. 42 User Guide If the CD/DVD cannot be read this optical drive is still no icon, contact Lenovo Service. During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders. Back up all documents and system ... your computer to read , visually check the operating side of this procedure. 2. Otherwise, continue with Optical Drives and Hard Disks Problem: The Optical drive is an optical drive icon in the drive. Problem resolution: During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or through other drastic means...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.1
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Contents Contents Chapter 1. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Symptom-to-FRU Index 21 Hard disk drive boot error 21 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility 15 Starting the Setup ...
Contents Contents Chapter 1. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Symptom-to-FRU Index 21 Hard disk drive boot error 21 i About this manual 1 Important Safety Information 1 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs... 2 Chapter 2. Using the Setup Utility 15 Starting the Setup ...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.1
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... 25 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 29 General information 29 Removing the computer stand 30 Replacing a memory module 32 Replacing the optical disk drive Removing the computer cover...3.364 Replacing the hard disk drive 37 Replacing the bluetooth module 39 Removing the motherboard cover 40 Replacing the heatsink 41 Replacing the system fan 42 Replacing...
... 25 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 29 General information 29 Removing the computer stand 30 Replacing a memory module 32 Replacing the optical disk drive Removing the computer cover...3.364 Replacing the hard disk drive 37 Replacing the bluetooth module 39 Removing the motherboard cover 40 Replacing the heatsink 41 Replacing the system fan 42 Replacing...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.1
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... do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are set, you can type either password. See "Starting the Setup Utility program." If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are not...
... do not have at least seven characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are set, you can type either password. See "Starting the Setup Utility program." If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are not...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.1
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...Check the configuration and ensure sequence in the boot sequence. the start -up drive is in configuration. This index can have available when servicing a computer. boot drive. 21 Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 and I999030X) can also be used to ...help you decide which FRUs to -FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. Error FRU/Action The start -up drive is listed first.
...Check the configuration and ensure sequence in the boot sequence. the start -up drive is in configuration. This index can have available when servicing a computer. boot drive. 21 Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 and I999030X) can also be used to ...help you decide which FRUs to -FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. Error FRU/Action The start -up drive is listed first.
Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.1
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... called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Power Cord Check the power-on switch for continuity. Replace the hard disk drive. Power Supply Problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following : 1. Attempt to appear. When you correct the cause of the...turn on Switch continuity. Hardware Maintenance Manual Error The boot sector on the start-up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating systems programs format the hard disk drive. POST does the following for proper Reseat connectors installation. •• Power Cord •• On/Off...
... called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. Power Cord Check the power-on switch for continuity. Replace the hard disk drive. Power Supply Problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following : 1. Attempt to appear. When you correct the cause of the...turn on Switch continuity. Hardware Maintenance Manual Error The boot sector on the start-up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating systems programs format the hard disk drive. POST does the following for proper Reseat connectors installation. •• Power Cord •• On/Off...
Lenovo IdeaCentre B305 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.1
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... reset or power cycle is properly connected to the computer. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. Make sure the boot drive is required to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to find a suitable boot device. The CMOS battery is properly connected to...held pressed during POST. Make sure the keyboard is no keys are invalid. Make sure you have bootable media. 23 Make sure the hard drive is incorrect. This error can be found or initialized. Replace the battery. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Cannot initialize...
... reset or power cycle is properly connected to the computer. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. Make sure the boot drive is required to the computer and that CMOS has become corrupt due to find a suitable boot device. The CMOS battery is properly connected to...held pressed during POST. Make sure the keyboard is no keys are invalid. Make sure you have bootable media. 23 Make sure the hard drive is incorrect. This error can be found or initialized. Replace the battery. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST. Cannot initialize...
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... to re-test the system. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Diskette drive 3. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapters c. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing... problem continues, replace the system board. 24 Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Extended video memory e. Power-off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive h.
... to re-test the system. 4. Hardware Maintenance Manual Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Diskette drive 3. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapters c. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing... problem continues, replace the system board. 24 Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. Extended video memory e. Power-off the computer. 2. Hard disk drive h.
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Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Computer stand 2 Computer cover 3 Motherboard 4 Shell 5 Plastic frame 6 Chassis 7 LED panel 8 Front bezel 9 Camera 10 Optical disk drive 11 Hard disk drive 12 Motherboard cover 13 System fan 14 Heatsink 15 Function panel 16 Invert board 17 WLAN module 18 Bluetooth module 19 Speakers Identifying parts on ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 Computer stand 2 Computer cover 3 Motherboard 4 Shell 5 Plastic frame 6 Chassis 7 LED panel 8 Front bezel 9 Camera 10 Optical disk drive 11 Hard disk drive 12 Motherboard cover 13 System fan 14 Heatsink 15 Function panel 16 Invert board 17 WLAN module 18 Bluetooth module 19 Speakers Identifying parts on ...