Lenovo Q180- 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 IdeaCentre...

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...

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. Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of thecomputer. Locating components, controls and connectors The following illustrations will help you to locate the various components, controls and connectors on yourcomputer. Fr...

Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. 1. SPDIF port 4. HDMI-out port 2. VGA connector 5. Ethernet connector 3. USB ports (5) 6. Power connector 22 IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual

Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 1 2 7 8 3 4 5 6 1. Computer cover 5. Motherboard 2. Hard disk drive 6. Chassis 3. WLAN card 7. System fan and heatsink 4. Memory module 8. Power button Chapter 7 . Locations 23

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 that youcan install later. 8 7 6 5 1 4 3 2 9 1 0 1 2 1 3...

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 or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual(HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the...

Replacing the optical drive Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. 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 ...

Step 6. Install the new optical drive as follows: a. Align the new optical drive with the bezel, push it into position and secure it with 3 screws. b. Line up the optical drive bezel with the optical disk drive box and secure it with the remainingscrews. Removing the computer cover Note: Turn off th...

Step 6. Remove the computer cover as shown. Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that ...

Step 7. Install the new hard disk drive as follows: a. Slide the new hard disk drive into position and secure it to the chassis with the 4 screws. Step 8. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing a memory module Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removi...

Step 6. Align the new memory module with the memory socket, then insert it and push down on the topedge. Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place. Step 7. Reattach the computer cover and secure it with the screws. Replacing the WLAN card Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minut...

Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, 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, input/...

Attention: Place the CPU heatsink upside down on a flat surface to prevent thermal grease from contaminating other components. Attention: Use an alcohol pad to wipe the thermal grease off the heatsink and CPU. Step 8. Use a thermal grease syringe to place 5 drops of grease on the top of the micropro...

Step 12. Slide the motherboard up then lift it out to remove it. Step 13. Place the new motherboard into the chassis, aligning the screw holes in the motherboard with the mounting holes in the chassis. Step 14. Secure the new motherboard to the chassis using the screws. Step 15. Attach all related c...

Note: The mouse can be replaced using the same method. FRU lists This chapter lists the information on the field replaceable units (FRUs). Attention: Be sure to read and understand all the safety information before replacing any FRUs. Notes: FRUs that have a 1 or 2 in the CRU column are Customer Rep...

Chapter 9. Additional Service Information 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 thesystem power supply, processor, hard disk drives...