Lenovo H30-00 Desktop- 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: • Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. • When lifting a...

• 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 ...

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...

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 H30...

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...

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...

Onboard Audio Controller Select whether to enable or disable the Onboard Audio Controller , when feature is set to Disabled all devices connected to the audio connectors (e.g. a headphone ora microphone) are disabled and can’t be used. Onboard Ethernet Controller or LAN Boot Agent Select whether to ...

To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, 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 Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu, select the Startup option. 3. Press the E...

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 system-board operations •...

Chapter 7. Locating connectors, controls and components This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of thecomputer. Font view The following illustration shows the location of controls and components on the front of the computer. Attention: Be ca...

Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the rear of the computer. H 30-00 1 2 8 5 3 6 7 9 4 1. USB 3.0 connector 6. Audio connectors 2. WiFi antenna (selected models only) 7. Power connector 3. On-board VGA connector 8. Cable clip 4. USB 2.0 connectors...

Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 3 1 2 4 1. Heat-sink and CPU fan 3. Optical disk drive and bay 2. System board 4. Hard disk drive Identifying parts on the motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the ...

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 WarrantyGuide, go to the Support Web site at: ht...

Replacing the keyboard and mouse To replace the keyboard and mouse 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. Disconnec...

Step 4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Step 5. To reinstall the computer cover: a. Line up the computer cover with the chassis then slide it back. b. Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the screws. Removing the front bezel Attention: Turn off...

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 remove the front bezel: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs,...

Replacing the hard disk drive Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the hard disk drive: 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 a...

Step 10. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. Step 11. Install the new hard disk drive ： a. Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. b. Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay. c. Attach the data and power cables to the new hard disk drive. d. Line up the hard disk drive bay, then sl...

Step 7. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. Step 8. Insert the notched end 1 of the new memory module into the slot. Press the memory module firmly and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place. Make sure that the memory module issecured in the sl...

Step 11. Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module is correctly aligned with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. Step 12. Reattach the computer cov...

Step 5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. 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 ...

Step 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the heat-sink to the motherboard. 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 f...

Step 6. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card. Step 7. Remove the 2 screws that secure the Wi-Fi card to the motherboard. Step 8. Pull the Wi-Fi card upward to remove it from the card port. Step 9. Install the new Wi-Fi card: a. Line up the new Wi-Fi card, then insert it into the same ...

Step 11. Slide out the front USB/card reader/audio module out of chassis. Step 12. Install the new front USB/card reader/audio module: a. Slide the front USB/card reader/audio module in and secure it with screw. b. Connect the data cables to the motherboard. c. Reattach the power supply, hard disk d...

Chapter 12. 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...