Lenovo H530- 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 H53...

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. MM ff oo pp ww pp !! II 66 44 11 1. Power connector 6. USB 2.0 connectors 2. Voltage selection switch (selected models only) 7. Audio connectors 3. HDMI connector (selected models only) ...

Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 1. Microprocessor fan and heat-sink 5. Power supply 2. Memory modules 6. System fan 3. PCI express adapter card 7. Optical drive 4. PCI express adapter connectors 8. Hard disk drive Chapter 7 . Locating c...

Identifying parts on the motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer.It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or thatyou can install later. The following illustration sh...

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 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 the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. No...

Step 5. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and pushing thebezel outward as shown. Step 6. To reattach the bezel: a. Align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis,and then snap it into position at the bottom an...

Step 6. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Step 7. Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical disk drive bay to the chassis. 1 Step 8. Slide out the optical disk drive bay, then lift it up. 2 Step 9. To install the new optical drive: a. Slide the new optical dr...

Step 5. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 1 Step 6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to drive bay. 2 Step 7. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling it straight out of the drive bay. 3 2 3 1 Step 8. To install the new hard disk drive ： a. Slide the ne...

Step 6. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. Step 7. 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 dow...

Step 6. To install the new graphic card: a. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. b. Reattach the metal bracket back into position and secure the graphic card to the chassiswith the screw. Step 7. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing the heat-sink assembly Note: For this procedu...

Step 5. Disconnect the microprocessor fan cable from the system board. Step 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the heat-sink assembly to the motherboard. Step 7. Lift up the heat-sink to remove it. Step 8. To install the new heat-sink assembly: a. Use a thermal grease syringe to place five drops of ...

Step 7. 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 8. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that thenotches on the microprocessor are al...

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 computer cover. Refer ...

Chapter 10. 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...