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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 IdeaCentre K 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 rea...
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://ww...
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 IdeaCentre K3 This section lists the physical specific...
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 - Starting the Setup Utility program
Hardware Maintenance Manual 16 Using the Setup Utility(Type G43) 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 S...
Page 19 - Using passwords; Password considerations; Administrator password
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 17 keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the right side of each screen. 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 “Startin...
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, a-z, and 0-9). For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 17. 1. Star...
Page 21 - Using Device
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 19 2. From the Setup Utility program menu, Select Security . 3. selet Change User Password and press Enter. 4. Select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 5. when prompted to confirm the password, type the password again. If you type the password correctly, the p...
Page 22 - Selecting a startup device; Selecting a temporary startup device
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 - Beep symptoms
Hardware Maintenance Manual 24 Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 1 beep Memory refresh timer error Reseat the memory, or replace with known good m...
Page 27 - POST error codes
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 25 Beep Symptom FRU/Action 9 beeps AMIBIOS ROM checksum error Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Consult your system manufacturer. Before declaring the motherboard beyond all hope, eliminate the possibility of interference by a malfunctioning ad...
Page 29 - Undetermined problems
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 27 POST Error Message Description/Action Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device.Make sure the boot drive is properly connected to the computer.Make sure you have bootable med...
Page 30 - Replacing hardware; Pre-disassembly instructions
Hardware Maintenance Manual 28 Replacing hardware 7 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 31 - Removing the computer cover; To remove the computer cover:
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 29 Removing the computer cover Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operat...
Page 32 - Removing the front bezel; To remove the front bezel:
Hardware Maintenance Manual 30 Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Note For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis...
Page 33 - Replacing a memory module
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 31 3. To reinstall the bezel, 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 and top of the chassis. 4. Refer to the “Completing the installation”. Replacing a memory module Att...
Page 34 - To replace a memory module:
Hardware Maintenance Manual 32 To replace a memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Note For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 2. Locate the memory module connectors. Refer to “Locating components”. 3. Remove the memory module bein...
Page 35 - Replacing the hard disk drive; To replace the hard disk drive:
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 33 Replacing the hard disk drive 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 ...
Page 36 - Replacing an optical drive; To replace an optical drive
Hardware Maintenance Manual 34 4. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.5. Pivot in the drive bay in place.6. Connect the power and signal cables to the hard disk drive. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”. 7. Refer to the “Completing the installation”. Replacing an optical d...
Page 37 - Replacing the system fan assembly
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 35 4. Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis. 5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position. 6. Connect the data and power cables to the drive.7. Install the front bezel. Ref...
Page 38 - To replace the system fan assembly:
Hardware Maintenance Manual 36 To replace the system fan assembly: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Locate the system fan assembly. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”. 3. Disconnect the system fan assembly cable from the system board. Refer to“Ide...
Page 40 - Replacing the heat sink assembly; To replace the heat sink assembly:
Hardware Maintenance Manual 38 Replacing the heat sink assembly 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...
Page 41 - Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter; To replace an adapter:
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 39 7. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe). 8. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the heat sink retention bracket. 9. Reconnect the...
Page 44 - Please remove the plastic bracket first as the following:
Hardware Maintenance Manual 42 Note 1 eplacement of some models equipped with graphic adapter bracket is different. Please remove the plastic bracket first as the following: 1. Remove the two screws that secure the plastic bracket at the bottom of the chassis. 2. Lift the plastic bracket out of the ...
Page 45 - Please remove the bracket first as the following:
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 43 2. Install the two screws to secure the plastic bracket. Note Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. Note 2 Replacement of some models equipped with graphic adapter bracket is different. Please remove the bracket first as the following: 1. Remove the screw that secu...
Page 47 - Replacing the CPU
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 45 2. Screw back the screws on the metal bracket. Note Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. Replacing the CPU 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 ...
Page 48 - To replace an CPU
Hardware Maintenance Manual 46 To replace an CPU 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”.3. Remove the system board. Refer to “Replacing the heat sink assembly”. 4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Refe...
Page 51 - Replacing the keyboard; To replace the keyboard:; Replacing the mouse; To replace the mouse:
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 49 Replacing the keyboard To replace the keyboard: 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. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Locate th...
Page 52 - Replacing the External speaker
Hardware Maintenance Manual 50 Note Your mouse might be connected to the standard mouse connector at the rear of the computer or to a USB connector at either the front or rear of the computer. 4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5. Connect the new mouse cable to the connector. 6...
Page 53 - Completing the installation; To complete the part installation:
Chapter 7. Replacing hardware 51 4. Disconnect the failing speaker cable from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to the same connector. Completing the installation After replacing the parts, you need to close the computer cover and reconnect cables, including telephone lines and power co...
Page 55 - Additional Service; Power management; Automatic Power-On features
Chapter 8. Additional Service Information 53 Additional Service Information (Type G43) 8 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 ...
Page 56 - Statement
Hardware Maintenance Manual 54 Statement A Thanks 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 acc...
