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Lenovo 10A4 Hardware Maintenance Manual (294 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 18.93 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
About this Manual
7
Chapter 1. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
11
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 2. General Information
35
Specifications
35
For Machine Types: 10A0, 10A1, 10A6, 10A7, 10AG, 10AK, 10AL, and 10BE
35
For Machine Types: 10A2, 10A3, 10A8, 10A9, 10AH, 10AJ, 10AM, and 10AN
36
For Machine Types: 10A4, 10A5, 10AA, 10AB
37
And 10EB
37
Lenovo Programs
37
Accessing a Program on Your Computer
37
An Introduction to Lenovo Programs
38
Lenovo Support Web Site
40
Chapter 3. General Checkout
41
Problem Determination Tips
41
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
43
Basic Troubleshooting
43
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
44
Troubleshooting Procedure
44
Troubleshooting
45
Audio Problems
46
CD Problems
47
DVD Problems
48
Intermittent Problems
49
Hard Disk Drive Problems
49
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing Device Problems
50
Monitor Problems
51
Networking Problems
53
Option Problems
55
Performance and Lockup Problems
56
For Windows 8 or Windows 8.1: See "Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1
56
Operating System
56
Control Panel
56
Printer Problems
57
Serial Port Problems
58
Software Problems
58
USB Problems
59
View Control Panel Using Large Icons or Small Icons, and then Click Recovery ➙ Open System Restore
59
Diagnostics
60
Lenovo Solution Center
60
UEFI Diagnostic Program
60
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility Program
63
Starting the Setup Utility Program
63
Viewing and Changing Settings
63
Using Passwords
63
Password Considerations
64
Power-On Password
64
Administrator Password
64
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
64
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
64
Enabling or Disabling a Device
65
Selecting a Startup Device
65
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
65
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
66
Enabling Erp LPS Compliance Mode
66
ICE Performance Mode
67
ICE Thermal Alert
67
Changing the BIOS Settings before Installing a New Operating System
68
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
68
Chapter 6. Symptom-To-FRU Index
69
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
69
Power Supply Problems
69
Beep Symptoms
70
POST Error Codes
70
Miscellaneous Error Conditions
71
Undetermined Problems
73
Chapter 7. Locations
75
For Machine Types: 10A0, 10A1, 10A6, 10A7, 10AG, 10AK, 10AL, and 10BE
75
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
75
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
75
Locating Major Frus and Crus
78
Looking up FRU Information
80
Locating Parts on the System Board
81
Locating Internal Drives
83
For Machine Types: 10A2, 10A3, 10A8, 10A9, 10AH, 10AJ, 10AM, and 10AN
84
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
84
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
84
Locating Major Frus and Crus
87
Looking up FRU Information
89
Locating Parts on the System Board
89
4-Pin Power Connectors
90
14-Pin Power Connector
90
Esata Connector
90
Parallel Connector
90
SATA 3.0 Connectors
90
PCI Express X16 Graphics Card Slot
91
System Fan Connector
91
Cover Presence Switch Connector (Intrusion Switch Connector)
91
Locating Internal Drives
92
Battery
92
For Machine Types: 10A4, 10A5, 10AA, 10AB, 10DF, 10DG, 10DH, 10DJ, 10E8, 10E9, 10EA, and 10EB
93
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
93
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
94
Locating Major Frus and Crus
95
Looking up FRU Information
97
Locating Parts on the System Board
97
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 10A0, 10A1, 10A6, 10A7, 10AG, 10AK, 10AL, and 10BE)
99
Removing the Computer Cover
99
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
100
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
101
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
104
Replacing the Optical Drive
106
Installing or Replacing the Card Reader
108
Installing the Card Reader
108
Replacing the Card Reader
111
Installing or Replacing the Front USB Assembly
112
Installing the Front USB Assembly
112
Replacing the Front USB Assembly
115
Replacing the Battery
116
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
117
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
119
Replacing the Microprocessor
121
Replacing the System Board
123
Installing or Replacing the Msata Solid-State Drive
126
Installing the Msata Solid-State Drive
126
Replacing the Msata Solid-State Drive
127
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
130
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
132
Installing the Solid-State Drive
134
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
136
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
137
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
139
Replacing the Internal Speaker
142
Replacing the Thermal Sensor
143
Replacing the Cover Presence Switch
145
Replacing the Wi-Fi Units
146
Removing the Wi-Fi Adapter Card
146
Removing the Wi-Fi Card Module
149
Installing the Wi-Fi Units
151
Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
153
Installing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
153
Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
154
Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
155
Installing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
155
Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
157
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
157
Completing the Parts Replacement
158
Obtaining Device Drivers
159
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 10A2, 10A3, 10A8, 10A9, 10AH, 10AJ, 10AM, and 10AN)
161
Installing External Options
161
Removing the Computer Cover
161
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
162
Accessing the System Board Components and Drives
163
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
164
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
166
Replacing the Optical Drive
168
Installing or Replacing the Card Reader Assembly
170
Installing the Card Reader Assembly
170
Replacing the Card Reader Assembly
172
Installing or Replacing the Front USB Assembly
174
Installing the Front USB Assembly
175
Replacing the Front USB Assembly
177
Replacing the Battery
179
Installing or Replacing the Msata Solid-State Drive
180
Installing the Msata Solid-State Drive
180
Replacing the Msata Solid-State Drive
182
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
185
Replacing the Power Switch Unit
189
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
191
Replacing the Microprocessor
194
Replacing the System Board
196
Replacing the Cover Presence Switch
200
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
202
Installing or Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
204
Installing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
204
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
208
Installing the Solid-State Drive
210
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
212
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
214
Replacing the Internal Speaker
216
Replacing the Thermal Sensor
218
Replacing the Wi-Fi Units
220
Removing the Wi-Fi Adapter Card
220
Removing the Wi-Fi Card Module
222
Installing the Wi-Fi Units
223
Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
225
Installing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
225
Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
227
Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
228
Installing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
228
Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
230
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
231
Completing the Parts Replacement
232
Obtaining Device Drivers
233
Chapter 10. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 10A4, 10A5, 10AA, 10AB, 10DF, 10DG, 10DH, 10DJ, 10E8, 10E9, 10EA, and 10EB)
235
Removing the Computer Cover
235
Installing External Options
236
Installing or Removing the Ac Power Adapter
236
Installing or Removing the Vertical Stand
238
Installing or Removing the VESA Mount Bracket
240
Installing or Removing the Ac Power Adapter Bracket
242
Replacing the Optical Drive
243
Installing or Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly
249
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
251
Installing or Removing the I/O Box
256
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
258
Replacing the Battery
259
Replacing the Power Switch Board
260
Replacing the Wi-Fi Card Module
262
Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
263
Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
265
Replacing the Internal Speaker
266
Replacing the Cover Presence Switch
269
Replacing the System Fan
271
Replacing the Thermal Module
272
Replacing the Microprocessor
274
Replacing the System Board
276
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
279
Completing the Parts Replacement
280
Obtaining Device Drivers
282
Chapter 11. Additional Service Information
283
Security Features
283
Hardware Controlled Passwords
283
Operating System Password
283
Vital Product Data
283
BIOS Levels
283
Flash Update Procedures
283
Updating the BIOS
284
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
284
Power Management
284
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
284
Automatic Power-On Features
285
Appendix A. Notices
287
Index
289
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Important Safety Information
7
Service and Upgrades
7
Static Electricity Prevention
7
Extension Cords and Related Devices
8
Power Cords and Power Adapters
8
External Devices
9
General Battery Notice
9
Plugs and Outlets
9
Heat and Product Ventilation
10
Rechargeable Battery Notice
10
Laser Compliance Statement
11
Operating Environment
11
Additional Important Information
12
Cleaning and Maintenance
12
Power Supply Statement
12
Chapter 1. Product Overview
13
Features
13
Specifications
16
Lenovo Programs
16
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 7 Operating System
16
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
17
An Introduction to Lenovo Programs
18
Locations
20
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
20
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
21
Locating Components
23
Locating Parts on the System Board
24
Machine Type and Model Label
25
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
27
Frequently Asked Questions
27
Navigating Among Screens on the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Operating Systems
28
Navigating on Windows 8
28
Navigating on Windows 8.1
29
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
30
Using the Keyboard
31
Using Windows Shortcut Keys
31
Using the Fingerprint Reader
31
Using the Wheel Mouse
32
Adjusting Audio
32
About Your Computer Audio
32
Setting the Volume from the Desktop
32
Setting the Volume from Control Panel
33
Using Cds and Dvds
33
Handling and Storing CD and DVD Media
34
Playing a CD or DVD
34
Recording a CD or DVD
34
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer
37
Accessibility and Comfort
37
Arranging Your Workspace
37
Comfort
37
Glare and Lighting
38
Air Circulation
38
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
38
Accessibility Information
38
Registering Your Computer
42
Moving Your Computer to Another Country or Region
42
Chapter 4. Security
43
Security Features
43
Attaching a Kensington-Style Cable Lock
44
Using Passwords
44
BIOS Passwords
44
Windows Passwords
45
Configuring the Fingerprint Reader
45
Using and Understanding Firewalls
45
Protecting Data against Viruses
45
Chapter 5. Installing or Replacing Hardware
47
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
47
Installing or Replacing Hardware
47
Installing External Options
47
Installing or Removing the Ac Power Adapter
48
Installing or Removing the Vertical Stand
49
Installing or Removing the VESA Mount Bracket
51
Installing or Removing the Ac Power Adapter Bracket
53
Replacing the Optical Drive
55
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
60
Installing or Removing the I/O Box
66
Removing the Computer Cover
69
Installing or Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly
71
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
73
Replacing the Battery
74
Replacing the Power Switch Board
76
Replacing the Wi-Fi Card Module
77
Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
79
Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
81
Replacing the Internal Speaker
82
Replacing the Cover Presence Switch
85
Replacing the System Fan
87
Replacing the Thermal Module
89
Replacing the Microprocessor
91
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
93
Completing the Parts Replacement
94
Obtaining Device Drivers
96
Chapter 6. Recovery Information
97
Recovery Information for the Windows 7 Operating System
97
Creating and Using Recovery Media
97
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
98
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
99
Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
100
Reinstalling Preinstalled Applications and Device Drivers
101
Reinstalling Software Programs
102
Reinstalling Device Drivers
102
Solving Recovery Problems
102
Recovery Information for the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
103
Refreshing Your Computer
103
Resetting Your Computer to the Factory Default Settings
103
Using the Advanced Startup Options
103
Recovering Your Operating System if Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Fails to Start
104
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility Program
105
Starting the Setup Utility Program
105
Viewing and Changing Settings
105
Using Passwords
105
Password Considerations
106
Power-On Password
106
Administrator Password
106
Hard Disk Password
106
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
106
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
107
Enabling or Disabling a Device
107
Selecting a Startup Device
108
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
108
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
108
Enabling Erp LPS Compliance Mode
108
ICE Performance Mode
109
ICE Thermal Alert
109
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
110
Chapter 8. Updating System Programs
111
Using System Programs
111
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
111
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
112
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
112
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems
113
Keeping Your Computer Current
113
Getting the Latest Device Drivers for Your Computer
113
Updating Your Operating System
113
Using System Update
114
Cleaning and Maintenance
114
Basics
114
Cleaning Your Computer
115
Good Maintenance Practices
116
Moving Your Computer
116
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
117
Basic Troubleshooting
117
Troubleshooting Procedure
118
Troubleshooting
118
Audio Problems
119
CD Problems
120
DVD Problems
121
Intermittent Problems
123
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing Device Problems
123
The Fingerprint Reader Does Not Work
124
The Wireless Keyboard Does Not Work
124
Monitor Problems
125
Networking Problems
126
Ethernet Problems
127
A Wireless Lan Problem
128
Option Problems
129
Performance and Lockup Problems
130
Printer Problems
132
Serial Connector Problems
132
Software Problems
133
USB Problems
134
Lenovo Solution Center
134
Chapter 11. Getting Information, Help, and Service
135
Information Resources
135
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
135
Help and Support
135
Safety and Warranty
135
Lenovo Web Site
135
Lenovo Support Web Site
136
Help and Service
136
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Program
136
Calling for Service
136
Using Other Services
137
Purchasing Additional Services
137
Appendix A. Notices
139
Trademarks
140
Appendix B. Regulatory Information
141
Export Classification Notice
141
Electronic Emissions Notices
141
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
141
Eurasian Compliance Mark
143
Brazil Regulatory Notice
143
Mexico Regulatory Notice
143
Additional Regulatory Information
143
Appendix C. WEEE and Recycling Information
145
Important WEEE Information
145
Recycling Information for Japan
145
Recycling Information for Brazil
146
Battery Recycling Information for Taiwan
146
Battery Recycling Information for the European Union
146
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)
149
European Union Rohs
149
China Rohs
149
Turkish Rohs
149
Ukraine Rohs
150
India Rohs
150
Appendix E. China Energy Label
151
Appendix F. ENERGY STAR Model Information
153
Index
155
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