Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.0
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Before servicing a Lenovo IdeaPad product, make sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing computers. •• The product-specific section includes ... sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo IdeaPad products. Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo IdeaPad product: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important...
Before servicing a Lenovo IdeaPad product, make sure to troubleshoot problems effectively. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing computers. •• The product-specific section includes ... sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo IdeaPad products. Important: This manual is divided into the following Lenovo IdeaPad product: Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important...
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..., required safety items were installed to the attachment of any non-Lenovo IdeaPad alterations. 7. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Remove the cover...
..., required safety items were installed to the attachment of any non-Lenovo IdeaPad alterations. 7. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can continue without first correcting the problem. A third-wire ground connector in the parts list. c. Remove the cover...
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... run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before performing this action. This will cause all customer data on a system board are very sensitive. If you select an incorrect...for replacing and servicing FRUs: •• If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one. •• If an adapter or a device consists of more than one to see if...
... run a low-level format before replacing a hard disk drive. If you are instructed to replace an FRU, but the replacement does not solve the problem, reinstall the original FRU before performing this action. This will cause all customer data on a system board are very sensitive. If you select an incorrect...for replacing and servicing FRUs: •• If you are instructed to replace either of them, and replacing one of them does not solve the problem, reinstall that board, and then replace the other one. •• If an adapter or a device consists of more than one to see if...
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... FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only with another FRU of reasons that have been altered. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 20 •• "Power system checkout" on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you...
... FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only with another FRU of reasons that have been altered. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs. If the error does not recur, do first" on page 20 •• "Power system checkout" on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you...
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...a liquid onto the keyboard •• Use of an incorrect AC adapter on which the failing FRU was detected 6. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that..., or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: •• Missing parts might indicate damage caused by the customer. Date of purchase 5. IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form...
...a liquid onto the keyboard •• Use of an incorrect AC adapter on which the failing FRU was detected 6. Before checking problems with the computer, determine whether the damage is a list of some common items that are not covered under warranty and some symptoms that..., or improper maintenance by nonwarranted activities: •• Missing parts might indicate damage caused by the customer. Date of purchase 5. IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form...
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... adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. See the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad Y560" on the computer. Make sure that power is acceptable, do the following figure: Pin Voltage (V DC) 1 +20 2 0 2 1 Note...use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the AC adapter cable. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on page 27. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery ...
... adapter is not correct, replace the AC adapter. 4. See the following : •• Replace the system board. •• If the problem continues, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad Y560" on the computer. Make sure that power is acceptable, do the following figure: Pin Voltage (V DC) 1 +20 2 0 2 1 Note...use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the AC adapter cable. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate one you turn on page 27. Remove the battery pack. 3. Disconnect the AC adapter and install the charged battery ...
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... Torque driver If you removed. Make sure that you have the following country specifications. 33 Use a new one . Read this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. •• They are calibrated correctly following characteristics: •• They maintain tight connections....Always use new screws. •• Use a torque screwdriver if you have one . In the Lenovo IdeaPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to tighten. •• Each one should be used...
... Torque driver If you removed. Make sure that you have the following country specifications. 33 Use a new one . Read this problem is addressed with shock or vibration. •• They are calibrated correctly following characteristics: •• They maintain tight connections....Always use new screws. •• Use a torque screwdriver if you have one . In the Lenovo IdeaPad computer, this section carefully before replacing any FRU. Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 FRU replacement notices This section presents notices related to tighten. •• Each one should be used...
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Either too much or too less grease application can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with the discrete graphics chip, there is an additional thermal rubber c whose film to be peeled off. 44 c 5 a 5 b When installing: •... the a b part shown in the figure above. Removal steps of 0.2 grams, to detach the fan assembly and the heat sink assembly. In models with a component. IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7.
Either too much or too less grease application can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with the discrete graphics chip, there is an additional thermal rubber c whose film to be peeled off. 44 c 5 a 5 b When installing: •... the a b part shown in the figure above. Removal steps of 0.2 grams, to detach the fan assembly and the heat sink assembly. In models with a component. IdeaPad Y560 Hardware Maintenance Manual Figure 7.
Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 UserGuide V1.0
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For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. However, when identifying hard disk capacity, operating systems use a radix of 1000, i.e., 1G = 1,000MB, 1MB = 1,000KB, 1KB = 1,000 bytes. For ...
For example, a nominal 40GB hard disk will appear as less than 40GB in hard disk installation nor any other problem, but a normal phenomenon of computers. However, when identifying hard disk capacity, operating systems use a radix of 1000, i.e., 1G = 1,000MB, 1MB = 1,000KB, 1KB = 1,000 bytes. For ...
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... detailed answers. Use and care information" on page 98 of this guide. 43 See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. I need to upgrade a device or I follow when using my computer? How can I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Setup Poster. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tell where...
... detailed answers. Use and care information" on page 98 of this guide. 43 See http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. I need to upgrade a device or I follow when using my computer? How can I prevent problems with your computer, see Lenovo IdeaPad Y560 Setup Poster. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions This section lists frequently asked questions and tell where...
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... critical data on your current partition, back it from the store. When do if the backup process fails? You can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try again. Chapter 5. If you can use this recovery feature. 45
... critical data on your current partition, back it from the store. When do if the backup process fails? You can start the backup feature without a problem, but it fails during the backup process, please try again. Chapter 5. If you can use this recovery feature. 45
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... When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on . (Press the power button again for confirmation.) - The following section only describes problems that : ter, nothing appears on the screen, have the computer serviced. screen. - The memory is installed correctly. The battery is installed correctly. ...8226; If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. 46 Display problems When I turn on the compu- • If the screen is blank, make sure that might negate the need to refer to the...
... When I turn on the computer, only a white cursor appears on . (Press the power button again for confirmation.) - The following section only describes problems that : ter, nothing appears on the screen, have the computer serviced. screen. - The memory is installed correctly. The battery is installed correctly. ...8226; If these items are properly set, and the screen remains blank, have the computer serviced. 46 Display problems When I turn on the compu- • If the screen is blank, make sure that might negate the need to refer to the...
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... in BIOS setup desktop, the Configure utility. slide and release the GPU Switchable Graphics technology is running an exclusive mode Direct3D or OpenGL application. enabled. Problems on the front side of the following to exit from sleep or hibernation mode: - In BIOS setup utility, move the cursor to confirm whether the...
... in BIOS setup desktop, the Configure utility. slide and release the GPU Switchable Graphics technology is running an exclusive mode Direct3D or OpenGL application. enabled. Problems on the front side of the following to exit from sleep or hibernation mode: - In BIOS setup utility, move the cursor to confirm whether the...
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A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must take your notebook before you switch to have the password changed. • If ... have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to an external switched from the hard disk. Change the GPU. display device back to the LCD...
A Password problem I forgot my password. • If you forget your user password, you must take your notebook before you switch to have the password changed. • If ... have the system board replaced. Proof of purchase is required, and a fee will be • If you forget your supervisor password, a Lenovo authorized servicer cannot reset your computer to a Lenovo authorized servicer or a marketing representative to an external switched from the hard disk. Change the GPU. display device back to the LCD...
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...internal components. Check the settings for sleep mode. The operating temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is getting low. The critical low-battery error ...• The battery power is on. Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer...
...internal components. Check the settings for sleep mode. The operating temperature is within range, have the computer serviced. Chapter 5. Troubleshooting Keyboard problems A number appears when you enter a letter. • The numeric lock function is getting low. The critical low-battery error ...• The battery power is on. Sleep or hibernation problems The computer enters sleep mode unexpectedly. • If the processor overheats, the computer automatically enters sleep mode to allow the computer...
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... Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is off . If the problem persists, follow the solution in the following : - The Mute function is on the screen. If you install the operating system or application on , ...press Fn + to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off . - Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - The headphone jack is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - The screen ...
... Incorrect characters appear • Did you are using the AC adapter, or using the battery, and the battery status indicator is off . If the problem persists, follow the solution in the following : - The Mute function is on the screen. If you install the operating system or application on , ...press Fn + to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off . - Sound problems No sound can be heard from the sleep mode. - The headphone jack is turned up. • Make sure that : distorted. - The screen ...
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... protector in Chapter 2. operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in Chapter 2. A startup problem • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see...4. The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. •...
... protector in Chapter 2. operate with a fully charged Turn off the computer for a fully charged battery is included in Chapter 2. A startup problem • In the Boot menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk drive is short. • For details, see...4. The Microsoft® Windows operating system does not start. • Use the OneKey Rescue System to reset the battery. Troubleshooting Battery problems Your computer shuts down before the battery status indicator shows empty. -orYour computer operates after the battery status indicator shows empty. •...
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...more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is included in the Boot priority order list. • Press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Make sure that Boot priority order in ...the device from which the computer starts is not enough space to store the backed up to factory default. Troubleshooting OneKey Rescue System problems Backup cannot be made. Other problems • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is enabled. Chapter 5. The computer does not ...
...more hard disk space on the screen while the computer is included in the Boot priority order list. • Press F2 when the Lenovo logo appears on your computer, press and hold the power button for 4 seconds or more. Make sure that Boot priority order in ...the device from which the computer starts is not enough space to store the backed up to factory default. Troubleshooting OneKey Rescue System problems Backup cannot be made. Other problems • You are not currently using a Windows operating system. • There is enabled. Chapter 5. The computer does not ...
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... Microsoft Service Packs are available by means of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to assist you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more specific information and links, go... for service should it be necessary. For more information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you will find a wide variety of , or questions related to, Service... about where to call for additional information about Lenovo computers, you experience a problem with installation of sources available from a disc.
... Microsoft Service Packs are available by means of a Web download (connection charges may apply) or from Lenovo to assist you need help, service, technical assistance, or just want more specific information and links, go... for service should it be necessary. For more information about Lenovo computers, what to do if you will find a wide variety of , or questions related to, Service... about where to call for additional information about Lenovo computers, you experience a problem with installation of sources available from a disc.
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...can get help on the Web The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up-to use your Lenovo IdeaPad™ computer at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Calling the customer support center If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, during the... warranty period: • Problem determination - The following services are available to ...
...can get help on the Web The Lenovo Web site on the World Wide Web has up-to use your Lenovo IdeaPad™ computer at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Calling the customer support center If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, during the... warranty period: • Problem determination - The following services are available to ...