Page 5 - Contents; iii
Contents Chapter 1. About this manual . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . 1 Chapter 2. Safety information . . . . . . 3 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Hand...
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Page 7 - Chapter 1. About this manual; Important Safety Information
Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo Erazer X315 computers listed on thecover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information...
Page 9 - Chapter 2. Safety information; General safety
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: • Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. • When lifting a...
Page 12 - Grounding requirements; DANGER
• 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 and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap. • Use the black side ...
Page 13 - • Throw or immerse into water
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 outlet. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Remove all...
Page 15 - Chapter 3. General information; Specifications
Chapter 3. General information 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. This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo Era...
Page 17 - Chapter 4. General Checkout
Chapter 4. General Checkout Attention: 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 incorrect dri...
Page 19 - Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility; Password considerations
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...
Page 21 - Enabling or disabling a device
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...
Page 22 - Selecting a startup device
USB Setup press the Enter key, and then select USB Functions . ATA Device Setup press the Enter key. Select Configure SATA as , press the Enter key and then select SATA mode. Audio Setup press the Enter key, and then select Onboard Audio Controller . Network Setup press the Enter key, then select On...
Page 23 - Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program
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 settings, press the Esc key to return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu. Y...
Page 25 - Hard disk drive boot error; Power Supply Problems
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. ...
Page 26 - POST error codes; Undetermined problems
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 system-board operations •...
Page 29 - Chapter 8. Replacing hardware; General information; Pre-disassembly instructions
Chapter 8. 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 Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at:ht...
Page 30 - Replacing the keyboard and mouse; To replace the keyboard:; Removing the computer cover; To remove the computer cover:
Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note: Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either front 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....
Page 31 - Removing the front bezel; To remove the front bezel:
Step 5. Slide the computer cover out to remove it. Removing the front bezel Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To remove the front bezel: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic...
Page 32 - Replacing a memory module; To replace a memory module:; Replacing a hard disk drive; To replace a hard disk drive:
Replacing a memory module Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace a memory module: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 2. Locate the memory module connectors. Refer to “Locating components”. Step 3. Remove the memory module ...
Page 33 - Replacing an optical drive; To replace an optical drive:
Step 3. Lift up the plastic handle and slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 2 1 2 Step 4. Remove the hard disk drive from the plastic bracket as shown. Step 5. Line up the new hard disk drive with the plastic bracket and snap it into position. Step 6. Slide the new hard disk drive into th...
Page 34 - Replacing a graphics card; To replace a graphics card:
Step 4. Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis. 2 3 1 2 3 Step 5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position. Step 6. Connect the data and power cables to the new disk drive. Step 7. Reattach the front be...
Page 35 - Replacing the Power supply
Step 5. Push the pin to unlock the graphics card , and then lift up the graphics card to remove it. 2 3 3 2 1 Step 6. To install the new graphics card: a. Attach the new graphics card to the same adapter connector. b. Connect the power cables to the new graphics card. c. Turn the graphics card latch...
Page 36 - Replacing the microprocessor fan
Step 7. Slide then lift the Power supply out of chassis. 3 4 2 Step 8. Install the new power supply : a. Line up the holes on the new power supply with mounting holes on the rear of the chassis andsecure it to the chassis with the 4 screws. b. Connect the power cables to the connectors on the mother...
Page 37 - Replacing the heat-sink
Step 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the microprocessor fan to the heat-sink and lift up themicroprocessor fan to remove it. Step 7. To install the new microprocessor fan: a. Line up the new microprocessor fan with the heat-sink and secure it to the heat-sink with4 screws. b. Connect the micropro...
Page 38 - Replacing the CPU
Step 7. Lift up the heat-sink to remove it. Step 8. Install the new heat-sink : a. Line up the screws on the new heat-sink with mounting holes on the motherboard and secureit with the 4 screws. b. Reattach the microprocessor fan to the heat-sink. c. Reconnect the microprocessor fan power cable to th...
Page 40 - Replacing the Wi-Fi card
Step 8. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, remove the protective cover 1 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor. 2 Step 9. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that thenotches on the microprocessor are al...
Page 41 - Replacing the motherboard
To replace the Wi-Fi card: 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. ...
Page 42 - FRU lists
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, ...
Page 49 - Chapter 9. General information; Additional Service Information; Power management
Chapter 9. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication. Additional Service Information This chapter provides additional information that the service representative might find helpful. Power management Power management ...