Lenovo 50-30- User Manual

Chapter 2. Safety information This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Keep the areas around the computer clear and clean during and after maintenance. • When lifting any ...

• Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people while handling the part. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative a...

To Connect To Disconnect 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 5. Turn device ON. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, remove power cords from outlets. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Remove al...

Chapter 3. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all computer models covered by this manual. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo B50–30 T...

Chapter 4. General Checkout Attention: The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence may have been changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, orformatting. Data or programs can be overwritten if you select an...

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardlessof which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similarsettings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the...

To set a Power-On Password, do the following: 1. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See ”Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program” on page 13.) 2. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press the Enter key. 3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the pass...

Select ATA Device Setup , press the Enter key, then select SATA Mode . Select Audio Setup , press the Enter key, then select Onboard Audio Controller . Select Network Setup , press the Enter key, then select Onboard Ethernet Support or LAN Boot Agent . 4. Select Disabled or Enabled and press the Ent...

a. If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the menu. b. If you have changed these settings and want to return to the default settings, select Load Optimal Defaults from the menu. Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing ...

Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index The Symptom-to-FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.Always begin with Chapter 4, “General Checkout,” on page 11. This index can also be used to help youdecide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer. ...

POST error codes Each time you turn the computer on, it performs a series of tests to check that the system is operatingcorrectly and that certain options are set. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test , or POST . POST does the following: • Checks some basic motherboard operations • ...

Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 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. To obtain copies of the Safety and WarrantyGuide, go to the Support Web site at: ht...

Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note: Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either side or at the rear of the computer. To replace the keyboard: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, andturn off all attached devices. Step 2. ...

Step 2. Disconnect the power cord from the connector on the computer 1 , then unplug the power cord from electrical outlet. 2 B50-30/ B50-35 Step 3. Connect the new power cord as shown. B50-30/ B50-35 Removing the stand base Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool dow...

Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operatingsystem, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/...

Step 5. Lift up the stand holder then slide out the foot cover as shown. 1 2 Step 6. To reattach the foot cover: a. Lift up the stand holder. b. Line up the foot cover with mounting holes on the back of the computer, then slide it back intoposition. Replacing the memory module Attention: Turn off th...

Step 6. Remove the memory shielding as shown. Step 7. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module 1 and gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket. 2 Step 8. To install the new memory module: a. Align the new memory module with the memo...

Step 6. Lift out the hard disk drive and bracket as shown. Step 7. Push the lock pins outward to release the hard disk drive from the bracket. Step 8. To install the new hard disk drive: a. Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secure it with the pins. b. Connect the data and power ca...

Step 10. Separate the cover from the defective optical drive. Step 11. To install the new optical drive: a. Align the new optical drive with the cover, and then push the cover back into position. b. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay. Step 12. Reattach the foot cover and stand base. Remo...

1 Step 7. To reattach the stand holder: a. Align the holes on the stand holder with mounting holes on the chassis, place the standholder back into position. b. Secure the stand holder to the chassis with the four screws. Step 8. Line up the foot cover with mounting holes on the back of the computer,...

Step 9. Lift up the middle cover as shown to remove it. Step 10. To reattach the middle cover: a. Line up the middle cover with chassis, then place the middle cover back. b. Secure the middle cover to the chassis with the six screws. Step 11. Reattach the stand holder, optical drive, foot cover and ...

Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operatingsystem, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, ...

Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to “Left and right view”and “Rear view” for help with locating the vario...

Step 4. Remove the stand base. Refer to “Removing the stand base”. Step 5. Remove the foot cover. Refer to “Removing the foot cover”. Step 6. Remove the optical drive. Refer to “Replacing the optical drive”. Step 7. Remove the stand holder. Refer to “Removing the stand holder”. Step 8. Remove the mi...

Step 5. Remove the foot cover. Refer to “Removing the foot cover”. Step 6. Remove the optical drive. Refer to “Replacing the optical drive”. Step 7. Remove the stand holder. Refer to “Removing the stand holder”. Step 8. Remove the middle cover. Refer to “Removing the middle cover”. Step 9. Remove th...

Step 6. Remove the optical drive. Refer to “Replacing the optical drive”. Step 7. Remove the stand holder. Refer to “Removing the stand holder”. Step 8. Remove the middle cover. Refer to “Removing the middle cover”. Step 9. Remove the EMI cover. Refer to “Removing the EMI cover”. Step 10. Remove the...

Replacing the system fan Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to prote...

Step 15. Reattach the EMI cover, middle cover, optical drive, stand holder, foot cover and stand base. Replacing the speaker system Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft fla...

Replacing the power switch board Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth ...

Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratchesor other damage. To replace the motherboard: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs...

• Hard disk drive power cable • Power switch board cable • Speaker system cable • Camera cable • LVDS cable Step 17. Remove the seven screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis and lift the motherboard up to remove it. Step 18. To install the new motherboard: a. Line up the holes on the new m...

Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operatingsystem, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, ...

Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O)cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to “Left and right view”and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the stand base. Refer to “...

Chapter 9. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all computer models covered by this manual. Additional Service Information This chapter provides additional information that the service representative might find helpful. Power management Power management reduc...