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Contents iContentsChapter 1. About this manual ... 1Important Safety Information ...

Hardware Maintenance Manual8 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (

Chapter 2. Safety information 9Safety noticesThe caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the the language of English.DA

Hardware Maintenance Manual10 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended

Chapter 2. Safety information 11CAUTION:Use safe practices when lifting.CAUTION:The power control button on the device and the power switch on th

Hardware Maintenance Manual12 General information3This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this p

Chapter 4. General Checkout 13General Checkout4The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup seque

Hardware Maintenance Manual14 5. Power-on the computer. • Lookfordisplayederrorcodes• Lookforreadableinstructionsoramainmenuonth

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 15Using the Setup Utility5The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of yo

Hardware Maintenance Manual16 Using passwordsBy using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaini

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 17NoteA password can be any combination of up to 16 characters (a-z, 0-9) and semicolon (;). For more informat

Hardware Maintenance Manualii Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index...20Hard disk drive boot error ...

Hardware Maintenance Manual18 Enter. 3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the new password, and press Enter. 4. Conform New Passw

Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 19Selecting a startup deviceIf your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, disket

Hardware Maintenance Manual20 Symptom-to-FRU Index6The Symptom-to-FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause is li

Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index 21Error FRU/ActionThe boot sector on the start-up drive is corrupted.The drive must be formatted do the following

Hardware Maintenance Manual22 POST Error Message Description/ActionPrimary Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Maste

Chapter 7. Locations 23Locations7This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the comput

Hardware Maintenance Manual24 4 Hinge cover5 Hinge cable cover6 Speaker L/R cover7 Hinge 8 Base top cover9 Motherboard cover10 Motherboard11 Base

Chapter 7. Locations 251 TV-Jack Connector2 DC-IN Jack3 RJ454 HDMI-OUT5 HDMI-IN6 1394a Connector7 USB Connector8 USB Connector9 Mini PCI-e Full h

Hardware Maintenance Manual26 1 TV-Jack Connector2 DC-IN Jack3 RJ454 HDMI-OUT5 HDMI-IN6 1394a Connector7 USB Connector8 USB Connector9 Mini PCI-e

Chapter 7. Locations 2724 SATA power connector25 System fan connector26 RT2482 Scaler IC27 Hinge cable connector28 Hinge LED connector

Chapter 1. About this manual 1About this manual1This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 computers listed

Hardware Maintenance Manual28 Replacing hardware8Attention Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important s

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 29Removing the hinge coverAttention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before re

Hardware Maintenance Manual30 Removing the hinge from LED panelTo remove the hinge from LED panel:1. Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 31Removing the motherboard coverTo remove the motherboard cover:1. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to “Removing the

Hardware Maintenance Manual32 5. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the base bottom.1Disconnect the data and power cabl

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 337.Install the new hard disk drive. (1.) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2.) Screw back the

Hardware Maintenance Manual34 8.Disconnect the hinge cable from the connector on the motherboard and slide it out slowly.Replacing the system fa

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 357. Lift up the system fan.8.Align the 3 screw holes on the new system fan to the 3 mounting holes on the base b

Hardware Maintenance Manual36 6. Lift up the heatsink.7.Align the 4 screw holes on the new heatsink to the mounting holes on the motherboard. S

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 376. Disconnect the data cable from the connector on the bluetooth module.7. Connect the data cable to the new bl

Hardware Maintenance Manual2 Using eSupportFor Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory)eSuppor

Hardware Maintenance Manual38 5. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module and gently pull the memory

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 396. Remove the 2 screws that secure the TV tuner card to the motherboard, and pull out the TV tuner card.7.Conne

Hardware Maintenance Manual40 6. Pull out the WLAN card.7. Align and then insert the new WLAN card to the card port.8. Screw the new WLAN card

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 4114. Pull out then lift up the motherboard.15. Place the new motherboard into the base bottom, aligning the screw

Hardware Maintenance Manual42 To remove the rear cover:NoteFor this procedure, it helps to place the LED panel face-down on a soft flat surface. L

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 43Replacing the LED panelTo replace the LED panel1. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to” Removing the hinge cover”2.

Hardware Maintenance Manual44 8. Lift up the LED panel.9. Align and then put the new LED panel back.10. Connect the LED and camera cables back

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 457. Lift up the invert board.8.Align and then screw the new invert board back.9. Align and then screw the panel

Hardware Maintenance Manual46 7. Detach the camera from the panel front bezel.8.Connect the camera cable to the new camera.9. Align and then s

Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 472. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.3.Disconnect the keyboard cable from the computer and connect

Chapter 1. About this manual 3implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule. Products s

Hardware Maintenance Manual48 Replacing the power adapterTo replace the power adapter:1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from

Chapter 8. Additional Service Information 49Additional ServiceInformation9This chapter provides additional information that the service represent

Hardware Maintenance Manual50 StatementAThank you for using Lenovo products.Carefully read all of the documents shipped with your computer before

Appendix. Statement 51Customers are welcome to contact us regarding any inconsistency between the product and the manuals included with your comp

Hardware Maintenance Manual4 Safety information2This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a

Chapter 2. Safety information 5Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, • cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents

Hardware Maintenance Manual6 If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, • observe the following precautions: – Ensur

Chapter 2. Safety information 7Safety inspection guideThe intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe cond