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Hardware Maintenance Manual ii Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index..................................... 22 Hard disk drive boot error ........................................................................... 22Power Supply Problems .........................................................................
Page 3 - About this manual; Important
Chapter 1. About this manual 1 About this manual 1 This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo C200 computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Sa...
Page 4 - Using eSupport; Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs
Hardware Maintenance Manual 2 Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) eSupport can be used to view the list of key commodities built in a • particular machine serial.eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: • http://co...
Page 6 - Safety information; General safety
Hardware Maintenance Manual 4 Safety information 2 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: Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and • after maintena...
Page 7 - Electrical safety
Chapter 2. Safety information 5 Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, • cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. ...
Page 9 - Safety inspection guide
Chapter 2. Safety information 7 Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these products. Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from inj...
Page 10 - Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Hardware Maintenance Manual 8 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect a...
Page 11 - Safety notices
Chapter 2. Safety information 9 Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the the language of English. DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: Do not connect or disconnect any cables or...
Page 14 - General information; Specifications
Hardware Maintenance Manual 12 General information 3 This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo C200 This section lists the physical specificat...
Page 15 - General Checkout
Chapter 4. General Checkout 13 General Checkout 4 The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Data or programs can be overwritten if you select an i...
Page 16 - Problem determination tips
Hardware Maintenance Manual 14 5. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or a main menu on the display. If you did not receive the correct response, proceed to step 6 . If you do receive the correct response, proceed to step 7...
Page 18 - Using the Setup Utility; Starting the Setup Utility program
Hardware Maintenance Manual 16 Using the Setup Utility 5 The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utili...
Page 19 - Using passwords; Password considerations; Administrator password
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 17 Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer and data. See “Starting the Setup Utility program.” The following types of passwords are available: • Administrator Pas...
Page 20 - Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator password
Hardware Maintenance Manual 18 Setting, changing, and deleting a Administrator password To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: Note A password can be any combination of up to 16 characters (a-z, 0-9 and ‘;’). For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 17. 1. Start t...
Page 21 - Using Device
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 19 3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the new password, and press Enter. 4. when prompted to confirm the password, type the password again. If you type the password correctly, the password will be installed. To delete a previously set Power-On Passw...
Page 22 - Selecting a startup device; Selecting a temporary startup device; Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
Hardware Maintenance Manual 20 Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a startup device. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to startup...
Page 23 - Exiting from the Setup Utility program
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 21 Exiting from the Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save changes and Exit before you ...
Page 24 - Hard disk drive boot error
Hardware Maintenance Manual 22 Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 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 13. This index can also be used to help you decide which FRUs to have available whe...
Page 25 - Power Supply Problems
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 23 Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the start-up drive is corrupted. The drive must be formatted do the following:1. Attempt to back-up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating systems programs format the hard disk drive. The drive is defecti...
Page 26 - POST error codes
Hardware Maintenance Manual 24 POST error codes Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test , or POST . POST does the following operations. • Checks some basic motherbo...
Page 27 - Undetermined problems
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 25 POST Error Message Description/Action System Halted The system has been halted. A reset or power cycle is required to reboot the machine. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in select...
Page 28 - Locations; Locating components and connectors; Internal components
Hardware Maintenance Manual 26 Locations 7 This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. Locating components and connectors The following illustrations will help you to locate the various components and connectors in your computer...
Page 29 - Identifying parts on the motherboard
Chapter 7. Locations 27 1 Computer stand 2 Computer cover 3 Motherboard cover 4 Memory module 5 Chassis 6 LCD panel 7 Front bezel 8 Rear deco 9 Thermal module & system fan 10 Invert board 11 Function board 12 Hard disk drive 13 Speakers 14 Optical drive 15 Touch panel control module 16 LED board...
Page 32 - Replacing hardware; Pre-disassembly instructions
Hardware Maintenance Manual 30 Replacing hardware 8 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 or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. T...
Page 33 - Removing the computer stand; To remove the computer stand:
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 31 Removing the computer stand Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer stand. To remove the computer stand: Note Place the computer on a flat surface. For this procedure, it helps to place the compute...
Page 34 - Removing the computer cover; To remove the computer cover:
Hardware Maintenance Manual 32 6. Press and then slide out the computer stand. Removing the computer cover To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Lift up the computer cover.
Page 35 - Replacing the hard disk drive; To replace the hard disk drive
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 33 Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.3. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the chassi...
Page 36 - Replacing the optical drive; To replace the optical drive
Hardware Maintenance Manual 34 9. Screw the hard disk drive back to the chassis.10. Install the computer cover and screw back the computer stand. Replacing the optical drive To replace the optical drive 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove the computer cover...
Page 37 - Removing the motherboard cover; To remove the motherboard cover; Replacing a memory module; To replace a memory module
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 35 8. Install the new optical drive. (1.) Screw back the metal bracket onto the new optical drive. (2.) Connect the new optical drive to the cover. (3.) Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay. 9. Connect the data and power cables back to the optical drive.10. Sc...
Page 38 - Replacing the system fan; To replace the system fan
Hardware Maintenance Manual 36 3. Remove the motherboard cover. Refer to “Removing the motherboard cover”. 4. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module and gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket. Both memory modules can be removed...
Page 39 - Replacing the heatsink; To replace the heatsink
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 37 6. Lift up the system fan. 7. Align the 4 screw holes on the new system fan to the 4 mounting holes on the chassis. Screw back the 4 screws and attach the power cable to the connector on the motherboard. 8. Screw the motherboard cover back.9. Install the computer cov...
Page 40 - Replacing the WLAN card; To replace the WLAN card
Hardware Maintenance Manual 38 5. Lift up the heatsink. 6. Align the 7 screw holes on the new heatsink to the mounting holes on the motherboard and chassis. Screw the new heatsink back. 7. Screw the motherboard cover back.8. Install the computer cover and screw back the computer stand. Replacing the...
Page 41 - Replacing the speakers system; To replace the speakers system
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 39 6. Pull the memory module upward to remove it from the card port. 7. Align and then insert the new WLAN card into the card port.8. Screw the new WLAN card back.9. Connect the antenna cables back to the new WLAN card.10. Screw back the motherboard cover.11. Install th...
Page 42 - Replacing the inverter board; To replace the inverter board
Hardware Maintenance Manual 40 7. Align then screw back the new speakers to the chassis. 8. Connect the cables back to the motherboard.9. Screw back the motherboard cover.10. Install the computer cover and screw back the computer stand. Replacing the inverter board To replace the inverter board 1. R...
Page 43 - Replacing LCD touch panel control module; To replace the LCD touch panel control module
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 41 9. Seal the insulating box with the insulating tape.10. Install the computer cover and screw back the computer stand. Replacing LCD touch panel control module To replace the LCD touch panel control module 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer ...
Page 44 - Replacing the function board; To replace the function board
Hardware Maintenance Manual 42 Replacing the function board To replace the function board 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.3. Remove the 3 screws that secure the function board to the chassis.4. ...
Page 45 - Replacing the LED board; To replace the LED board
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 43 Replacing the LED board To replace the LED board 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.3. Remove the 3 screws that secure the LED board to the chassis.4. Disconnect th...
Page 46 - Removing the computer rear deco; To remove the computer rear deco; Replacing the motherboard; To replace the motherboard
Hardware Maintenance Manual 44 Removing the computer rear deco To remove the computer rear deco 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.3. Remove the 2 screws that secure the rear deco to the chassis.4....
Page 48 - Replacing the LCD panel; To replace the LCD panel
Hardware Maintenance Manual 46 Replacing the LCD panel To replace the LCD panel 1. Remove the computer stand. Refer to “Removing the computer stand”.2. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.3. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to “Replacing the hard disk drive”.4. Remove ...
Page 49 - Replacing the camera; To replace the camera
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 47 19. Lift up the LCD panel. 20. Align and then install the new LCD panel.21. Connect the all the cables and install all relative parts back.22. Install the computer cover and screw back the computer stand. Replacing the camera To replace the camera 1. Remove the compu...
Page 51 - Replacing the keyboard; To replace the keyboard:
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 49 Replacing the keyboard 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 or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the compute...
Page 52 - Replacing the mouse; To replace the mouse:
Hardware Maintenance Manual 50 Replacing the mouse 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 or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To...
Page 53 - Replacing the power adapter; To replace the power adapter:
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 51 Replacing the power adapter To replace the power adapter: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect the power adapter from the computer and...
Page 54 - Additional Service; Power management; Automatic Power-On features
Hardware Maintenance Manual 52 Additional Service Information 9 This chapter provides additional information that the service representative might find helpful. Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply, proc...
Page 55 - Statement
Appendix. Statement 53 Statement A Thank you for using Lenovo products. Carefully read all of the documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time. Lenovo will not assume responsibility for damage that results from failure to operate the product accordin...
