Lenovo IdeaCentre A700 User Manual

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.• Lookfordisplayederrorcodes• Lookforreadableinstructionsoramainmenuonthe

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 15Using the Setup Utility5The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of yo

Hardware Maintenance Manual16 Using passwordsBy using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaini

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 17Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator passwordTo set, change, or delete a password, do the followi

Hardware Maintenance Manualii Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index...21Hard disk drive boot error ...

Hardware Maintenance Manual18 3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the new password, and press Enter.4. when prompted to confirm t

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 19Selecting a startup deviceIf your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, disket

Hardware Maintenance Manual20 Exiting from the Setup Utility programWhen you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup

Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 21Symptom-to-FRU Index6The Symptom-to-FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause i

Hardware Maintenance Manual22 Error FRU/ActionThe boot sector on the start-up drive is corrupted.The drive must be formatted do the following:1.

Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 23POST Error Message Description/ActionCMOS Date/Time Not Set The CMOS Date and/or Time are invalid. This error c

Hardware Maintenance Manual24 Undetermined problemsIf this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jum

Chapter 7. Locations 25Locations7This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the comput

Hardware Maintenance Manual26 3 Computer cover4 Motherboard cover5 Hard disk drive6 Optical disk drive7 Connectors Module 8 System fans9 Heatsink

Chapter 7. Locations 27Front view of the system board1 2 3 4 5 6 47891 Card reader connector2 eSATA connector3 1394 connector4 USB connector(2)5

Chapter 1. About this manual 1About this manual1This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A7 computers listed

Hardware Maintenance Manual28 Rear view of the computer3 4 5 61 2 7 8 91 TV tuner port (selected models)2 Bluetooth reset button3 AV-IN ports4 US

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 29Replacing hardware8Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important

Hardware Maintenance Manual30 Removing the computer standAttention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before r

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 315. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer stand to the chassis.6. Slide out then lift up the computer sta

Hardware Maintenance Manual32 Removing the computer coverTo remove the computer cover:NoteFor this procedure, it helps to place the computer face

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 33Removing the motherboard cover1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove th

Hardware Maintenance Manual34 To replace the hard disk drive:NoteFor this procedure, it helps to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surfa

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 357. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay.8. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Slide the new hard disk dr

Hardware Maintenance Manual36 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, turn off all

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 3712. Install the new optical drive. (1) Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay and screw it in. (2) Alig

Hardware Maintenance Manual2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUsRoHS, The Restriction of Hazardous Substances in Electrical

Hardware Maintenance Manual38 7. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module and gently pull the memory

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 396. Remove the motherboard cover. Refer to “Removing the motherboard cover”.7. Remove the 2 screws that secure t

Hardware Maintenance Manual40 Replacing the system fansTo remove the system fans:1. Removing the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 41Replacing the heatsinkTo remove the heatsink:1. Removing the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer sta

Hardware Maintenance Manual42 Removing the inverter boardTo remove the inverter board1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the comput

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 43Replacing the touch moduleTo replace the touch module:1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the compu

Hardware Maintenance Manual44 Replacing the bluetooth moduleTo replace the bluetooth module:1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 45 Replacing the WLAN card card1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove the

Hardware Maintenance Manual46 5. Remove the screw that secures the TV tuner card to motherboard, and pull it upward. 6. Align then insert the n

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 477. Lift up the speakers system.8. Align then screw in the new speakers system.9. Connect the new speakers cabl

Chapter 1. About this manual 3California Senate Bills 20, 50: • http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/HHW/Events/AnnualConf/2004/presentation/MPaparian.pdf

Hardware Maintenance Manual48 7. Remove the system fans. Refer to “Replacing the system fans”.8. Remove the heatsink. Refer to “Replacing the h

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 497. Remove the system fans. Refer to “Replacing the system fans”.8. Remove the heatsink. Refer to “Replacing the

Hardware Maintenance Manual50 19. Align then place the new LED panel into to chassis.20. Connect the cables to the new LED panel, and screw in th

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 5119. Disconnect the cable from the camera.20. Connect the cable to the new camera.21. Align then install the new c

Hardware Maintenance Manual52 Replacing the keyboard AttentionDo not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Importan

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 53Replacing the mouseAttentionDo not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important

Hardware Maintenance Manual54 Replacing the power cord or power adapterAttentionDo not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before rea

Chapter 8. Additional Service Information 55Additional ServiceInformation9This chapter provides additional information that the service represent

Hardware Maintenance Manual56 StatementAThank you for using Lenovo products.Carefully read all of the documents shipped with your computer before

Appendix. Statement 57Customers are welcome to contact us regarding any inconsistency between the product and the manuals included with your comp

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