Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with Lenovo computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a Lenovo computer, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1 .
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– Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential hazards posed by these products. Each computer, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury.
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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To Connect To Disconnect 1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlets. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4.
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Exit the Setup Utility program. See “Exiting the Setup Utility program” on page 13. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device as expected, you can choose to change the startup device sequence permanently or select a temporary startup device. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Changing the startup device sequence permanently To change the startup device sequence permanently, do the following: 1. Depending on the type of the storage device, do one of the following: • If the storage device is internal, go to step 2. •...
3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or component. If all devices and components have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Major FRUs and CRUs Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the following components might not be available. Figure 2. Major FRUs and CRUs ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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The following table lists the major FRUs shown in the illustration above and identifies which FRUs are also self-service CRUs or optional-service CRUs. Notes: • Self-service CRUs: These CRUs are secured by no more than two screws. Examples of these CRUs include the keyboard, the mouse, USB devices, and the power cord.
“Front view and rear view” on page 17. Figure 3. Parts on the I/O board Pogo pin board connector Power connector (connected to the discrete graphics card) I/O connector (connected to the system board) HDMI connector (connected to the system board) ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Parts on the system board Figure 4. Parts on the system board M.2 Wi-Fi card slot Top fan connector Card reader connector SATA connector (connected to the storage drive board) Memory slot Wireless card connector Power button board connector HDMI connector (connected to the I/O board) I/O connector (connected to the I/O board) PCI Express connector (connected to the discrete graphics card)
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Parts on the storage drive board Figure 5. Parts on the storage drive board M.2 solid-state drive slot SATA connector (connected to the system board) SATA connector (connected to the 2.5-inch storage drive) ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option. • In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
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2. Unlock all locking devices that secure the computer covers. 3. If the computer is shipped with the projector, remove the top cover first as shown. Figure 6. Removing the top cover ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Remove the bottom cover as shown. Figure 7. Removing the bottom cover 5. Remove the rear I/O cover as shown. Figure 8. Removing the rear I/O cover Chapter 7 Installing or replacing hardware...
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer covers. See “Removing the computer covers” on page 23. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3. Remove the I/O board shield as shown. Figure 10. Removing the I/O board shield 4. Install the new I/O board shield. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 47. Replacing the I/O board Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information”...
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1 . To replace the discrete graphics card, do the following: ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer covers. See “Removing the computer covers” on page 23. 3.
2. Remove the computer covers. See “Removing the computer covers” on page 23. 3. Remove the power button board. See “Replacing the power button board” on page 30. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Remove the wireless card as shown. Figure 16. Removing the wireless card 5. Connect the wireless card cable to the new wireless card. 6. Install the new wireless card. 7. Reinstall the power button board. See “Replacing the power button board” on page 30. What to do next: •...
3. Remove the I/O board shield. See “Replacing the I/O board shield” on page 26. 4. Remove the power button board. See “Replacing the power button board” on page 30. 5. Remove the wireless card. See “Replacing the wireless card” on page 30. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Remove the system board shield and the storage drive board shield. See “Replacing the system board shield and the storage drive board shield” on page 31. 7. Remove the 2.5-inch storage drive as shown. Figure 18. Removing the 2.5-inch storage drive 8.
31. 7. Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the storage drive board. 8. Remove the storage drive. See “Replacing the storage drive” on page 32. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
9. Remove the storage drive board as shown. Figure 20. Removing the storage drive board 10. Install the new storage drive board. 11. Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing storage drive board, and then connect the cables to the new storage drive board.
6. Remove the system board shield and the storage drive board shield. See “Replacing the system board shield and the storage drive board shield” on page 31. 7. Remove the card reader. See “Replacing the card reader” on page 35. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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8. Lift the pogo pin board as shown. Figure 22. Lifting the pogo pin board 9. Lift the top fan as shown. Figure 23. Lifting the top fan 10. Disconnect the top fan cable from the system board, and then remove the top fan from the chassis. 11.
18. Reinstall the I/O board shield. See “Replacing the I/O board shield” on page 26. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 47. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the Wi-Fi card Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1 . To replace the Wi-Fi card, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and all cables that are connected to the computer.
31. 7. Remove the memory module. See “Replacing the memory module” on page 39. 8. Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the system board. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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9. Remove the system board as shown. Figure 27. Removing the system board 10. Turn over the system board, and then remove the microprocessor as shown. Notes: • Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. • Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. •...
6. Remove the system board shield and the storage drive board shield. See “Replacing the system board shield and the storage drive board shield” on page 31. 7. Remove the system board. See “Replacing the system board” on page 40. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
8. Turn over the system board, and then remove the coin-cell battery as shown. Figure 29. Removing the coin-cell battery 9. Install the new coin-cell battery. 10. Reinstall the system board. 11. Reinstall the storage drive board shield and the system board shield. See “Replacing the system board shield and the storage drive board shield”...
CAUTION: The heat sinks might be very hot. Before you open the computer covers, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. To replace the heat sinks, do the following: ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer covers. See “Removing the computer covers” on page 23. 3.
2. Remove the computer covers. See “Removing the computer covers” on page 23. 3. Remove the I/O board shield. See “Replacing the I/O board shield” on page 26. 4. Remove the I/O board. See “Replacing the I/O board” on page 27. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Remove the discrete graphics card. See “Replacing the discrete graphics card” on page 28. 6. Remove the power button board. See “Replacing the power button board” on page 30. 7. Remove the wireless card. See “Replacing the wireless card” on page 30. 8.
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9. Depending on the parts you installed or replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information. See Chapter 4 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 11. 10. If a newly installed hardware component does not work normally, update the device driver. ideacentre 610S Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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