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... Recovery Disk to roll back to the previous operating system or contact Lenovo Customer Service for help. Users need to : http://consumersupport.lenovo.com 3. Upgrading your operating system may cause loss of data and files, and backup data and files saved before ... upgrade your operating system. 2. Affix the label to the computer after upgrading to malfunction. Find the product key information from Lenovo service site. Windows7 System Upgrade Notes: 1. Reinstall drivers from the driver disk or get the relevant drivers and software from the Windows7 Upgrade Disk COA label....
... Recovery Disk to roll back to the previous operating system or contact Lenovo Customer Service for help. Users need to : http://consumersupport.lenovo.com 3. Upgrading your operating system may cause loss of data and files, and backup data and files saved before ... upgrade your operating system. 2. Affix the label to the computer after upgrading to malfunction. Find the product key information from Lenovo service site. Windows7 System Upgrade Notes: 1. Reinstall drivers from the driver disk or get the relevant drivers and software from the Windows7 Upgrade Disk COA label....
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... 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. Related Web URLs are: •• Lenovo information for Suppliers website: http://www... to RoHS RoHS Must be ready to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts. Chapter 1. The following statement pertains to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule. RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre K parts have unique FRU part numbers. Products marketed before June 2006...
... 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. Related Web URLs are: •• Lenovo information for Suppliers website: http://www... to RoHS RoHS Must be ready to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts. Chapter 1. The following statement pertains to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule. RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre K parts have unique FRU part numbers. Products marketed before June 2006...
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... The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on your body. •• Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most ... charge between objects. You can use of a grounding system is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Notes: 1. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can occur when...
... The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as fully effective. Note: The use coax or connector-outside shells on your body. •• Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most ... charge between objects. You can use of a grounding system is a difference in protective packages until they exceed the requirements noted here. 2. Notes: 1. Attach the ESD ground clip to electrostatic discharge (ESD). Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the electrical outlet can occur when...
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There are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. DANGER: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Do not stare into water ... lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Removing the covers of . Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid...
There are installed, note the following : Laser radiation when open. DANGER: Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Do not stare into water ... lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of the laser product could result in hazardous radiation exposure. Removing the covers of . Note the following : •• Do not remove the covers. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with optical instruments, and avoid...
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.... Power-on the system. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Set Power-On Self-Test to the middle position. 4. Notes • The default is for this computer to the information supplied with that the latest level of the system board. General error messages appear if...
.... Power-on the system. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Set Power-On Self-Test to the middle position. 4. Notes • The default is for this computer to the information supplied with that the latest level of the system board. General error messages appear if...
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..., single, or multiple systems? - If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Type and version level •• Hardware configuration - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same software versions and levels 6. Problem determination tips Due to the variety...
..., single, or multiple systems? - If you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. Type and version level •• Hardware configuration - Type and version level Note: To eliminate confusion, identical systems are considered identical only if they: 1. Have the same software versions and levels 6. Problem determination tips Due to the variety...
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... Setup Utility program To start automatically when POST detects that identify system configuration topics. Press and hold the F1 key then turn off the computer. 2. Notes: a. Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists items that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in the Setup...
... Setup Utility program To start automatically when POST detects that identify system configuration topics. Press and hold the F1 key then turn off the computer. 2. Notes: a. Viewing and changing settings The Setup Utility program menu lists items that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in the Setup...
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...Press Enter and a message will display that Enter New Password. You should set a power-on password, do the following: Note: A password can be any configuration settings. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security . 3. To delete a previously set Administrator password...Z, a-z, and 0-9). Hardware Maintenance Manual Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator password To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: Note: A password can be any key to contine. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Password considerations" on password has been installed. 3. a message ...
...Press Enter and a message will display that Enter New Password. You should set a power-on password, do the following: Note: A password can be any configuration settings. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security . 3. To delete a previously set Administrator password...Z, a-z, and 0-9). Hardware Maintenance Manual Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator password To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: Note: A password can be any key to contine. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Password considerations" on password has been installed. 3. a message ...
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... 4. If you do not want to contine. Press any key to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit or Discard Changes. Note: If you type the password correctly, the password will display that indicates the password has been disabled. 3. To delete a previously set Device...the Setup Utility program" on . Return to confirm the password, type the password again. See the information displayed on password, do the following : Note: When prompted for a password, you type the power-on password. From the Setup Utility program menu, Select Security. 3. a message will be ...
... 4. If you do not want to contine. Press any key to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit or Discard Changes. Note: If you type the password correctly, the password will display that indicates the password has been disabled. 3. To delete a previously set Device...the Setup Utility program" on . Return to confirm the password, type the password again. See the information displayed on password, do the following : Note: When prompted for a password, you type the power-on password. From the Setup Utility program menu, Select Security. 3. a message will be ...
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... Press and hold the F12 key then turn on the Setup Utility menu. 20 If you are bootable. 1. and then Save changes and Exit. Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are using a USB keyboard and the Startup Device Menu does not display using this procedure to startup ... device sequence, do the following procedures to the default settings, select Load Optimal Defaults on the computer. Note: If you have changed these settings and want to return to select a startup device. Note: Selecting a startup device from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected...
... Press and hold the F12 key then turn on the Setup Utility menu. 20 If you are bootable. 1. and then Save changes and Exit. Note: Not all CDs, hard disks, and diskettes are using a USB keyboard and the Startup Device Menu does not display using this procedure to startup ... device sequence, do the following procedures to the default settings, select Load Optimal Defaults on the computer. Note: If you have changed these settings and want to return to select a startup device. Note: Selecting a startup device from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected...
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... and possible causes. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 27. The most likely cause is listed first. Notes • If you have both an error message and an incorrect audio response diagnose the error message first. • If you cannot run the diagnostic...
... and possible causes. Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 The Symptom-to "Undetermined problems" on page 27. The most likely cause is listed first. Notes • If you have both an error message and an incorrect audio response diagnose the error message first. • If you cannot run the diagnostic...
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..., make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 7 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information...
..., make sure that you do the following: 1. Unplug all peripherals. 2. Turn off the power to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing hardware 7 Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information...
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... cover at the rear of the chassis. 5. Refer to the computer. Remove the two screws that are connected to "Locating connectors on its side. 29 Note For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on the rear of the chassis to the computer. Unplug all cables attached to remove. This...
... cover at the rear of the chassis. 5. Refer to the computer. Remove the two screws that are connected to "Locating connectors on its side. 29 Note For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on the rear of the chassis to the computer. Unplug all cables attached to remove. This...
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Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and push the bezel outward as shown. 30 Refer to lay the computer on its side. 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Note For this procedure, it helps to "Removing the computer cover". Remove the computer cover.
Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and push the bezel outward as shown. 30 Refer to lay the computer on its side. 2. Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Note For this procedure, it helps to "Removing the computer cover". Remove the computer cover.
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... to lay the computer on the system board. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 4. Remove the computer cover. Note For this procedure, it helps to "Removing the computer cover". Make sure the notch on the memory aligns correctly with the connector key on its...
... to lay the computer on the system board. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 4. Remove the computer cover. Note For this procedure, it helps to "Removing the computer cover". Make sure the notch on the memory aligns correctly with the connector key on its...
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Note For this procedure, it helps to slide the hard disk drive out of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to "Removing the computer cover". Use the plastic handle to lay the computer on its side. 2. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the hard...
Note For this procedure, it helps to slide the hard disk drive out of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to "Removing the computer cover". Use the plastic handle to lay the computer on its side. 2. Refer to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com To replace the hard...
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... Adapter is different. Let the slot on the plastic bracket clip the adapter. 42 Please remove the plastic bracket first as above. Hardware Maintenance Manual Note 1 eplacement of some models equipped with those in the chassis.
... Adapter is different. Let the slot on the plastic bracket clip the adapter. 42 Please remove the plastic bracket first as above. Hardware Maintenance Manual Note 1 eplacement of some models equipped with those in the chassis.
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Chapter 7. Note Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. Please remove the bracket first as the following: 1. Note 2 Replacement of the chassis. 43 Remove the screw that secures the bracket at the side of some models equipped with graphic adapter bracket is different. Install the two screws to secure the plastic bracket. Replacing hardware 2.
Chapter 7. Note Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. Please remove the bracket first as the following: 1. Note 2 Replacement of the chassis. 43 Remove the screw that secures the bracket at the side of some models equipped with graphic adapter bracket is different. Install the two screws to secure the plastic bracket. Replacing hardware 2.
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Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 2. Replacing the CPU Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information" in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Screw back the screws on the metal bracket. Note Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com 45
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 2. Replacing the CPU Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the "Important safety information" in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. Screw back the screws on the metal bracket. Note Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://consumersupport.lenovo.com 45
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b. Note the orientation of the notches on the new system board. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the microprocessor. Do not drop anything onto ... so that protects the gold contacts on the microprocessor are aligned with your fingers, remove the protective cover that the notches on the new microprocessor . 9. Note Chapter 7. Holding the microprocessor with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. 47 Replacing hardware a.
b. Note the orientation of the notches on the new system board. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the microprocessor. Do not drop anything onto ... so that protects the gold contacts on the microprocessor are aligned with your fingers, remove the protective cover that the notches on the new microprocessor . 9. Note Chapter 7. Holding the microprocessor with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. 47 Replacing hardware a.