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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 H530s computers listed on the cover. Itis intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. The ...
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 H53...
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
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 ...
Page 23 - Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program
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...
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 27 - Chapter 7. Locating connectors, controls and components
Chapter 7. Locating connectors, controls and components This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of thecomputer. © Copyright Lenovo 2013 21
Page 28 - Font view
Font view The following illustration shows the location of controls and components on the front of the computer. Attention: Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents can cause overheating. 1. Power button 5. Headphone connector 2. Memory card reader (selected models on...
Page 29 - Rear view; MM
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 tt 1. HDMI connector (selected models only) 7. Audio connectors 2. Wi-Fi antenna (selected models only) 8. PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some m...
Page 30 - Hardware components
Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 3 1 2 4 5 1. Heat-sink and microprocessor fan 4. Hard disk drive 2. System board 5. Power supply 3. Optical disk drive and bay 24 Lenovo H530sHardware Maintenance Manual
Page 31 - Identifying parts on the motherboard
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...
Page 33 - 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 WarrantyGuide, go to the Support Web site at: ht...
Page 34 - Replacing the keyboard and mouse; To replace the keyboard and mouse; Removing the computer cover; To remove the computer cover:
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...
Page 35 - Removing the front bezel
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...
Page 36 - To remove the front bezel:; Replacing an optical drive; To replace an optical drive:
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,...
Page 38 - Replacing the hard disk drive; To replace the hard disk drive:
c. Slide the optical disk drive bay back, then push it in and reattach it to the chassis with thescrews. Step 11. Reattach the front bezel, computer cover. 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 me...
Page 39 - Replacing a memory module
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...
Page 40 - Replacing the adapter
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...
Page 41 - Replacing the graphic card
Step 2. Disconnect the power cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 3. Install the new adapter : a. Connect the power cables to the connectors on the motherboard. Replacing the graphic card To replace the graphic card: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the dr...
Page 44 - Replacing the CPU
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 46 - 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 47 - Replacing the front USB/card reader/audio module
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 48 - Replacing the motherboard
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 59 - Chapter 10. General information; Additional Service Information; Power management
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...