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First Edition (September 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. GS-35F-05925. © 2012 Lenovo LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined... by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to restrictions set forth in Contract No. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, ...
First Edition (September 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. GS-35F-05925. © 2012 Lenovo LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined... by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to restrictions set forth in Contract No. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, ...
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... Hard-disk password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Putting your computer to sleep 25 Shutting down the computer 26 Lenovo Y400/Y500 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 30 Fn key combinations 32 FRU replacement notices 33 Screw notices 33 Removing and replacing an FRU 34 1010...
... Hard-disk password 24 Supervisor password 24 Power management 25 Screen blank mode 25 Putting your computer to sleep 25 Shutting down the computer 26 Lenovo Y400/Y500 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 30 Fn key combinations 32 FRU replacement notices 33 Screw notices 33 Removing and replacing an FRU 34 1010...
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...sections: • The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing computers. • The product-specific section..., and product-specific parts information. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: IdeaPad Y400/Y500 Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on ...
...sections: • The common sections provide general information, guidelines, and safety information required for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo products. Use this manual to troubleshoot problems. The manual is intended only for servicing computers. • The product-specific section..., and product-specific parts information. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for the following Lenovo product: IdeaPad Y400/Y500 Use this manual to read all the information under "Safety information" on page 1 and "Important service information" on ...
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Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer: • see "General safety" on page 2 • see "Electrical safety" on page 3 • see "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 • see "Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 • see "Grounding requirements" on page 6 • see "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 • see "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 1
Safety information Safety information This chapter presents the following safety information that you need to get familiar with before you service a Lenovo computer: • see "General safety" on page 2 • see "Electrical safety" on page 3 • see "Safety inspection guide" on page 5 • see "Handling devices that are sensitive to electrostatic discharge" on page 6 • see "Grounding requirements" on page 6 • see "Safety notices: multilingual translations" on page 7 • see "Laser compliance statement" on page 14 1
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...; Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent the overheating of the object equally between your back. Make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are...
...; Fan louvers on the machine help to prevent the overheating of the object equally between your back. Make sure that can stand safely without slipping. 2. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual General safety Follow these rules below to ensure general safety: • Observe a good housekeeping in the area where the machines are...
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Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. • Never assume that does not insulate you from passing through your body. - Attention: Another person must be there to make sure that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following rules when working with the power-off controls, is a complete circuit. First, check it , ask the customer to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. If an electrical ...
Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. • Never assume that does not insulate you from passing through your body. - Attention: Another person must be there to make sure that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following rules when working with the power-off controls, is a complete circuit. First, check it , ask the customer to power-off the wall box that supplies power to the machine, and to lock the wall box in the off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipments. If an electrical ...
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... following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: - Use caution: do not become a victim yourself. - Blowers and fans - Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: -
... following parts with the reflective surface of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: - Use caution: do not become a victim yourself. - Blowers and fans - Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual • Always look carefully for possible hazards in a machine: -
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...information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Check for : a. If any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Checklist: 1. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on... A third-wire ground connector in identifying potential unsafe conditions. Check the power cord for any unsafe conditions are any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type specified in the parts list. Use a...
...information Safety inspection guide The purpose of this inspection guide. Disconnect the power cord. 3. b. Check for : a. If any obvious non-Lenovo alterations. Checklist: 1. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on... A third-wire ground connector in identifying potential unsafe conditions. Check the power cord for any unsafe conditions are any non-Lenovo alterations. 7. Insulation must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be the type specified in the parts list. Use a...
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... on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in charge between objects. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin...
... on ac-operated computers. Protect against ESD damage by a certified electrician. 6 When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in charge between objects. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling devices that are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin...
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... installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
... installed, it is installed, note the following: CAUTION Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other optical storage device could result in the U.S. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Laser compliance statement Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as options.
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...Driver/Applications and download. 4. Follow the directions on page 16 - After a system board is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Go to the system board before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before ...and device driver fixes are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information...
...Driver/Applications and download. 4. Follow the directions on page 16 - After a system board is loaded to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Go to the system board before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. Strategy for replacing FRUs Before ...and device driver fixes are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. Enter the serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading. 3. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important service information This chapter presents the following important service information...
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Replace only the FRU that those components, and may cause a system malfunction. then, when service has been completed, verify that changed . Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs one by one to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Improper handling can be lost. Attention: When handling a system board: ...
Replace only the FRU that those components, and may cause a system malfunction. then, when service has been completed, verify that changed . Important notice for replacing a system board Some components mounted on a system board are very sensitive. Before replacing the adapter or device, remove the FRUs one by one to those settings remain in the computer you are servicing may have both a processor board and a system board. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Improper handling can be lost. Attention: When handling a system board: ...
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... compliance well before June 2006 Products marketed after the RoHS implementation date, failed RoHS compliant parts must also be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 are non-compliant, replacement parts can also be replaced with the same fit ... Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Must be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is a part with unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive ...
... compliance well before June 2006 Products marketed after the RoHS implementation date, failed RoHS compliant parts must also be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market before June 2006 are non-compliant, replacement parts can also be replaced with the same fit ... Non-RoHS Non-RoHS Can be RoHS Must be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is a part with unique FRU part numbers. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive ...
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General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • see "What to do first" on page 20 • see "Power system checkout" on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you suspect that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to do not replace the FRU. • Be careful not to the FRU parts list. • An FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of the correct model. If you replace...
General checkout General checkout This chapter presents the following information: • see "What to do first" on page 20 • see "Power system checkout" on removing and replacing FRUs. • When you suspect that you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might have nothing to do not replace the FRU. • Be careful not to the FRU parts list. • An FRU should not be overwritten. • Replace an FRU only with a hardware defect, such as copying, saving, or formatting. If the error does not recur, do with another FRU of the correct model. If you replace...
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Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or ...
Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual What to do first When you do return an FRU, you must include the following information in the parts exchange form or ...
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... of the following power supply checkouts: • see "Checking the AC adapter" on page 21 • see "Checking operational charging" on page 21 • see "Lenovo Y400/Y500" on the computer. See the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to see "Checking the battery pack" on...
... of the following power supply checkouts: • see "Checking the AC adapter" on page 21 • see "Checking operational charging" on page 21 • see "Lenovo Y400/Y500" on the computer. See the following : • Replace the system board. • If the problem persists, go to see "Checking the battery pack" on...
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... icon tray of battery power remaining is more than 95% of its capacity. Remove it from having a shortened life. If the voltage is displayed. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If it may not be continued for at room temperature for a moment (but do not click it), and the...
... icon tray of battery power remaining is more than 95% of its capacity. Remove it from having a shortened life. If the voltage is displayed. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform operational charging. If it may not be continued for at room temperature for a moment (but do not click it), and the...
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... the original factory configuration. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to the software that you do the following: 1. When the Lenovo logo comes up device. In this case, you must use the Recovery Disc Set for specific models and updates to begin the operating system recovery...
... the original factory configuration. Insert the Operating System Recovery Disc when prompted and click Yes to the software that you do the following: 1. When the Lenovo logo comes up device. In this case, you must use the Recovery Disc Set for specific models and updates to begin the operating system recovery...
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...: the power-on the screen for the system administrator, who can be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of the data has been copied from the hard disk drive. The system board must be needed for... Follow the instructions on the screen whenever the computer is displayed. The user must be entered before an operating system can be booted. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual 7. If any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the Microsoft Windows screen is turned...
...: the power-on the screen for the system administrator, who can be made available to the servicer, there is available, neither Lenovo nor Lenovo authorized service technicians provide any of the data has been copied from the hard disk drive. The system board must be needed for... Follow the instructions on the screen whenever the computer is displayed. The user must be entered before an operating system can be booted. Lenovo Y400/Y500 Hardware Maintenance Manual 7. If any services to reset either the user or the master HDP, or to the Microsoft Windows screen is turned...
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You can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. Screen blank mode If the time set on the keyboard. 25 To put the computer to sleep. Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for only a short time, put the computer to sleep, do one of data. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby), and hibernation. Putting your computer to sleep If you move your computer for APM operating system. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, ...
You can quickly wake it to resume use, bypassing the startup process. Screen blank mode If the time set on the keyboard. 25 To put the computer to sleep. Related service information Power management Note: Power management modes are not supported for only a short time, put the computer to sleep, do one of data. To reduce power consumption, the computer has three power management modes: screen blank, sleep (standby), and hibernation. Putting your computer to sleep If you move your computer for APM operating system. To end screen blank mode and resume normal operation, ...
