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... operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 23 Start Recovery Disc (one disc 23 Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs 23 Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one or more discs 23 Supplemental Recovery Disc 23 Passwords 24 Power-on password 24 Hard-disk password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank state 25 Sleep (standby) state 25 Shutting down the computer 26 Lenovo IdeaPad U510 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key...
... operational charging 21 Checking the battery pack 22 Related service information 23 Restoring the factory contents by using Recovery Disc Set 23 Start Recovery Disc (one disc 23 Operating System Recovery Disc (one or more discs 23 Applications and Drivers Recovery Disc (one or more discs 23 Supplemental Recovery Disc 23 Passwords 24 Power-on password 24 Hard-disk password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank state 25 Sleep (standby) state 25 Shutting down the computer 26 Lenovo IdeaPad U510 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key...
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... muscles; Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in your back. Use a slow lifting force. this action could avoid the strain from the muscles in the area where the machines are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts of...
... muscles; Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in your back. Use a slow lifting force. this action could avoid the strain from the muscles in the area where the machines are hammering, drilling, soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in the moving parts of...
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...; Disconnect all power before: - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for safe operational condition. • Do not use such kind of maintenance information. keep the other hand in the safety sections of mat to work on electrical equipments. Some hand tools have rubber floor mats near power supplies - Removing or installing main units •...
...; Disconnect all power before: - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for safe operational condition. • Do not use such kind of maintenance information. keep the other hand in the safety sections of mat to work on electrical equipments. Some hand tools have rubber floor mats near power supplies - Removing or installing main units •...
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... ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you use coax or connectoroutside shells on these systems. - Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work surface. Use the round ground prong of the...
... ESD damage is insulative and retains a charge even when you use coax or connectoroutside shells on these systems. - Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work surface. Use the round ground prong of the...
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... of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is installed, note the following: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in exposure to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of...
... of the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 825 and CENELEC EN 60 825 for Class 1 laser products. If a CD-ROM drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or another laser device is installed, note the following: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in exposure to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Services 21 Code of...
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Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 17 - Go to the system board before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download. 4. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Follow the directions on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • "Strategy...
Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 17 - Go to the system board before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download. 4. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Follow the directions on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information: • "Strategy...
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... an adapter or a device consists of the FRUs may alter the settings. Make sure that changed . Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Running Automatic Configuration may be lost. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration...
... an adapter or a device consists of the FRUs may alter the settings. Make sure that changed . Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Running Automatic Configuration may be lost. Attention: The drive startup sequence in effect. Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on the computer you are servicing may have been changed the symptoms. Attention: The setup configuration...
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... is defective, clear the error logs and run the test again. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. When you replace an FRU, make sure to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. General checkout...
... is defective, clear the error logs and run the test again. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. When you replace an FRU, make sure to read the entire page on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you replace FRUs, use new nylon-coated screws. • Be extremely careful during such write operations as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. General checkout...
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... diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of an incorrect AC adapter on which the failing FRU was subjected to stress beyond normal use of an optical drive • Diskette drive damage caused by the customer. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual What...
... diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password (making the computer unusable) • Sticky keys caused by spilling a liquid onto the keyboard • Use of an incorrect AC adapter on which the failing FRU was subjected to stress beyond normal use of an optical drive • Diskette drive damage caused by the customer. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual What...
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... the power-on indicator does not turn on page 27. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on, check the power cord of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad U510" on...
... the power-on indicator does not turn on page 27. Remove the battery pack. 3. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on, check the power cord of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. 21 Measure the output voltage at the plug of the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad U510" on...
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.... Remove it is still off, replace the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . 22 After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be able to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of battery power remaining is displayed. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on , replace the system board. Checking the battery pack Battery charging...
.... Remove it is still off, replace the battery pack. Note: If the battery pack becomes hot, it . 22 After it cools down, reinstall and recharge it may not be able to the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of battery power remaining is displayed. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon does not light on , replace the system board. Checking the battery pack Battery charging...
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... the computer. Not all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software when they arrive. When the Lenovo logo comes up device. The computer will boot from the Start Recovery Disc. If you must use the Recovery Disc Set for specific models and updates to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. The Recovery Disc Set consists of DVDs to restore the computer to format the hard disk drive and initiate the recovery process. Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such...
... the computer. Not all recovery disc sets come with the pre-installed software when they arrive. When the Lenovo logo comes up device. The computer will boot from the Start Recovery Disc. If you must use the Recovery Disc Set for specific models and updates to begin the operating system recovery process. 5. The Recovery Disc Set consists of DVDs to restore the computer to format the hard disk drive and initiate the recovery process. Supplemental Recovery Disc This disc contains additional content, such...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 7. Follow the instructions on the screen for the user + Master HDP - If any of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, remove the disc and restart the computer. Power-on password A power-on by you might experience periods when no activity is apparent on the screen to complete the Windows setup. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): + User HDP - The computer does not...
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 7. Follow the instructions on the screen for the user + Master HDP - If any of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, remove the disc and restart the computer. Power-on password A power-on by you might experience periods when no activity is apparent on the screen to complete the Windows setup. Hard-disk password There are two hard-disk passwords (HDPs): + User HDP - The computer does not...
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... hard disk is powered off the LCD backlight by pressing . Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode, you will be away from sleep (standby) state and resumes the operation: • The time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in screen blank state: • The LCD is powered off. • The hard disk drive is spinning can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup...
... hard disk is powered off the LCD backlight by pressing . Note: Wait until the power indicator light starts blinking (indicating that the computer is in sleep mode, you will be away from sleep (standby) state and resumes the operation: • The time set on the "Turn off monitor" timer in screen blank state: • The LCD is powered off. • The hard disk drive is spinning can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup...
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... Hard disk drive 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm or 2.5-inch, 7.0 mm Optical drive SSD NA 24G, 32G mSATA 27 Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Lenovo IdeaPad U510 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: • "Specifications" on page 27 • "Status indicators" on page 29 • "FRU tests" on page 31 • "Fn key combinations" on page 31 • "FRU replacement notices" on page 32 • "Removing...
... Hard disk drive 2.5-inch, 9.5 mm or 2.5-inch, 7.0 mm Optical drive SSD NA 24G, 32G mSATA 27 Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Lenovo IdeaPad U510 This chapter presents the following product-specific service references and product-specific parts information: • "Specifications" on page 27 • "Status indicators" on page 29 • "FRU tests" on page 31 • "Fn key combinations" on page 31 • "FRU replacement notices" on page 32 • "Removing...
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Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O ports Audio Video WLAN WWAN Bluetooth Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description HDMI port × 1 USB 3.0 × 1, USB 2.0 × 2 2 in 1 slot × 1 (MMC, SD) Combo audio jack × 1 Speaker × 2 Built-in microphone HDMI port × 1 Intel Wifi 2 × 2 GN Intel WiMAX/Wifi 1 × 2 BGN Option New Key Board One piece TouchPad 0.3 or 1.0 mega pixels Li-Polymer 65W Win8 (Win7 driver mini-support) 28
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual Table 1. Specifications (continued) Feature I/O ports Audio Video WLAN WWAN Bluetooth Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system Description HDMI port × 1 USB 3.0 × 1, USB 2.0 × 2 2 in 1 slot × 1 (MMC, SD) Combo audio jack × 1 Speaker × 2 Built-in microphone HDMI port × 1 Intel Wifi 2 × 2 GN Intel WiMAX/Wifi 1 × 2 BGN Option New Key Board One piece TouchPad 0.3 or 1.0 mega pixels Li-Polymer 65W Win8 (Win7 driver mini-support) 28
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... b Power indicator Off On (solid white) Blinking Off Meaning The battery has more than 5% charge. When the battery reaches 80% charge the light will stop blinking, but charg-ing will continue until the bat-tery is still charging. The battery is detached. The battery is being charged. The computer is powered on. The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is fully charged. The computer is in sleep mode. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
... b Power indicator Off On (solid white) Blinking Off Meaning The battery has more than 5% charge. When the battery reaches 80% charge the light will stop blinking, but charg-ing will continue until the bat-tery is still charging. The battery is detached. The battery is being charged. The computer is powered on. The battery has between 20% and 80% charge and is fully charged. The computer is in sleep mode. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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...window. : Enables/disables the touchpad. : Enables/disables airplane mode. : Displays all currently open apps. : Turn on/off the keyboard backlight. Table 3. Activate the break function. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Home: Fn + End: Activate the pause function. The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the LCD screen. : Opens the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display. : Decreases display brightness. : Increases display brightness. 31 Turn on select models): Enable/disable the scroll...
...window. : Enables/disables the touchpad. : Enables/disables airplane mode. : Displays all currently open apps. : Turn on/off the keyboard backlight. Table 3. Activate the break function. Fn key combinations Key combination Description Fn + Home: Fn + End: Activate the pause function. The hotkeys are located in the function key row of the LCD screen. : Opens the interface for the display device switch to select this notebook or an external display. : Decreases display brightness. : Increases display brightness. 31 Turn on select models): Enable/disable the scroll...
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... used only once. In the Lenovo computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to plastic Turn an additional 180° after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card: more than 180° (Cross-section) • Torque driver If you removed...
... used only once. In the Lenovo computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Screw notices Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to plastic Turn an additional 180° after the screw head touches the surface of the logic card: more than 180° (Cross-section) • Torque driver If you removed...
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HD TFT No. Parts list-15.6-in . Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 15.6-in . FRU 1 VITU5 LCD Bezel 2 Panel 15.6 Glare, AUO B156XTN03.2 HD G W LED1 NB LCD 2 Panel 15.6 Glare, CMI N156BGE-LB1 HD G W LED1 NB LCD 3 VITU5 LCD Hinge L 4 VITU5 LCD Hinge R 5 VITU5 LCD Cable W/Camera Cable 6 VITU5 Camera Board 1.0M 6 VITU5 Camera Board 0.3M 7 VITU5 LCD Cover 8 VITU5 Antenna*2 FRU no. 90201886 18200449 18200450 90201884 90201885 90201878 90001022 90001454 90201883 90201887 CRU ID N N N N N N N N N N 74 HD TFT Table 5.
HD TFT No. Parts list-15.6-in . Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual 15.6-in . FRU 1 VITU5 LCD Bezel 2 Panel 15.6 Glare, AUO B156XTN03.2 HD G W LED1 NB LCD 2 Panel 15.6 Glare, CMI N156BGE-LB1 HD G W LED1 NB LCD 3 VITU5 LCD Hinge L 4 VITU5 LCD Hinge R 5 VITU5 LCD Cable W/Camera Cable 6 VITU5 Camera Board 1.0M 6 VITU5 Camera Board 0.3M 7 VITU5 LCD Cover 8 VITU5 Antenna*2 FRU no. 90201886 18200449 18200450 90201884 90201885 90201878 90001022 90001454 90201883 90201887 CRU ID N N N N N N N N N N 74 HD TFT Table 5.
