Contents iContentsChapter 1. About this manual ... 1Important Safety Information ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual8 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (
Chapter 2. Safety information 9Safety noticesThe caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the the language of English.DA
Hardware Maintenance Manual10 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended
Chapter 2. Safety information 11CAUTION:Use safe practices when lifting.CAUTION:The power control button on the device and the power switch on th
Hardware Maintenance Manual12 General information3This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this p
Chapter 4. General Checkout 13General Checkout4The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup seque
Hardware Maintenance Manual14 5. Power-on the computer. • Lookfordisplayederrorcodes• Listenforbeepcodes• Lookforreadableinstruct
Chapter 4. General Checkout 15Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem
Hardware Maintenance Manual16 Using the Setup Utility(Type G43)5The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 17keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the right side of each screen.Using passwo
Hardware Maintenance Manualii Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index...22Hard disk drive boot error ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual18 Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator passwordTo set, change, or delete a password, do the following:Note
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 192. From the Setup Utility program menu, Select Security.3. selet Change User Password and press Enter.4.
Hardware Maintenance Manual20 Selecting a startup deviceIf your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 21Exiting from the Setup Utility programWhen you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to th
Hardware Maintenance Manual22 Symptom-to-FRU Index6The Symptom-to-FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause is li
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 23Error FRU/ActionThe boot sector on the start-up drive is corrupted.The drive must be formatted do the following
Hardware Maintenance Manual24 Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POS
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 25Beep Symptom FRU/Action9 beepsAMIBIOS ROM checksum error Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the syst
Hardware Maintenance Manual26 POST Error Message Description/ActionCMOS Date/Time Not Set The CMOS Date and/or Time are invalid. This error can b
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 27POST Error Message Description/ActionReboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot
Chapter 1. About this manual 1About this manual1This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre K computers listed o
Hardware Maintenance Manual28 Replacing hardware7Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important s
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 29Removing the computer cover Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool befor
Hardware Maintenance Manual30 Removing the front bezelTo remove the front bezel:1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer co
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 313. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the
Hardware Maintenance Manual32 To replace a memory module:1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.NoteFor this proce
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 33Replacing the hard disk driveAttention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the
Hardware Maintenance Manual34 4. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.5. Pivot in the drive bay in place.6. Connect the power and
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 354. Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis.5. Slide the ne
Hardware Maintenance Manual36 To replace the system fan assembly:1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Locate
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 375. Install the new system fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the system fan assembly with the holes o
Hardware Maintenance Manual2 Using eSupportFor Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory)eSuppor
Hardware Maintenance Manual38 Replacing the heat sink assembly Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading th
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 397. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of gr
Hardware Maintenance Manual40 2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button to open the adapter latch and remove the adapter by pu
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 413. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. 4. Ensure the adapter is fully seated into the adap
Hardware Maintenance Manual42 Note 1eplacement of some models equipped with graphic adapter bracket is different.Please remove the plastic bracket
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 432. Install the two screws to secure the plastic bracket. NoteUse only the screws provided by Lenovo.Note 2Replac
Hardware Maintenance Manual44 2. Press the pin on one end of the metal bracket and pull the metal bracket straight out of the chassis.After the
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 452. Screw back the screws on the metal bracket. NoteUse only the screws provided by Lenovo.Replacing the CPUAtten
Hardware Maintenance Manual46 To replace an CPU1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Remove the front bezel.
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 47Notea. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the micro
Chapter 1. About this manual 3implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule. Products s
Hardware Maintenance Manual48 ImportantTo avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 49Replacing the keyboard To replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the d
Hardware Maintenance Manual50 NoteYour mouse might be connected to the standard mouse connector at the rear of the computer or to a USB connecto
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 514. Disconnect the failing speaker cable from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to the same connecto
Hardware Maintenance Manual52 4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords into the computer. Refer to “Locating connectors on the front of
Chapter 8. Additional Service Information 53Additional ServiceInformation(Type G43)8This chapter provides additional information that the service
Hardware Maintenance Manual54 StatementAThanks for using Lenovo products.Carefully read all of the documents shipped with your computer before yo
Appendix. Statement 55Customers are welcome to contact us for any inconsistency between the product and the manuals included with your computer.
Hardware Maintenance Manual4 Safety information2This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a
Chapter 2. Safety information 5Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, • cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents
Hardware Maintenance Manual6 If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, • observe the following precautions: – Ensur
Chapter 2. Safety information 7Safety inspection guideThe intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe cond
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