Q150 Motherboard

Lenovo IdeaCentre Q150 Hardware Maintenance Manual V2.0

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... Removing the computer cover 25 Replacing a memory module 27 Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan 29 Replacing the hard disk drive 31 Replacing the motherboard 32 Replacing the Wi-Fi module 34 Replacing the keyboard 36 Replacing the mouse 37 Replacing the power adapter 38 Completing the installation 38 Chapter...

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..., "refer to locate the various components and connectors in your computer. 8 7 3 2 6 5 4 1 9 10 11 12 13 1 Front cover 5 System fan 2 Metal bracket 6 Memory 3 Hard disk drive 7 Motherboard 4 Hard disk drive bay 8 Rear cover 11 Wi-Fi shield 9 Wi-Fi module 12 Antenna 10 Wi-Fi shield 13 Computer mylar stand 23

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It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. The following illustration shows the locations of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install ...

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Remove the 4 screws that secure the CPU heat sink and system fan to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. Replacing hardware Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan Attention: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. To replace the CPU heatsink and system fan: 1. Refer to the motherboard. 3. Disconnect the power cables from the motherboard. 29 Remove the computer cover. Chapter 8.

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Note Use an alcohol pad to remove them from contaminating other components. Lift up the CPU heatsink and system fan to wipe the thermal grease off the heatsink and CPU. 6. Place the CPU heatsink upside down on a flat surface to the motherboard. 7. Align the screws in the new CPU heatsink and system fan to prevent thermal grease from the motherboard. 5. Install the computer cover back. 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual 4.

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Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive and bay to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Chapter 8. Replacing hardware Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to the motherboard. 3. Pull the hard disk drive and bay upward and pull it out of the connector. 31

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... system fan. Refer to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Remove the hard disk drive. Remove the 2 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the motherboard. 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to the drive bay. 7. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Insert the new hard ... back. Insert the hard disk drive bay to the connector and screw it back to "Replacing the hard disk drive". 5. Replacing the motherboard To replace the motherboard: 1. Remove the memory module. Refer to the motherboard. 8. Disconnect the battery cable from the...

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Lift up the metal bracket. Remove the 2 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis. 33 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 8. 7.

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Remove the computer cover. Use the screws to secure the new motherboard to "Removing the computer cover". 2. Remove the motherboard. Place the new motherboard into the chassis, align the screw holes in the motherboard with the mounting holes in the chassis. 11. Reattach the computer cover. Refer to the chassis. 12.... Refer to "Completing the installation". Replacing the Wi-Fi module To remove the Wi-Fi module: 1. Hardware Maintenance Manual 9. Pull the motherboard out of the chassis. 10. Turn the motherboard over and place it on a flat surface. 34 Refer to "Replacing the...

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Chapter 8. Disconnect the Wi-Fi cable from the Wi-Fi module. 5. Remove the antenna from the motherboard. 35 Remove the 2 screws that secure the Wi-Fi module to the motherboard. 6. Replacing hardware 4.

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...cover back. To replace the keyboard: 1. Secure the new Wi-Fi module to the motherboard. 9. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Unplug all power cords from the drives, shut down your operating system, and ...turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Pull the Wi-Fi module out from the motherboard. 8. Replacing the keyboard Attention: Do not remove the ...

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