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Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. 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.
Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the computer covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
• Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) •...
8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been removed or tampered with. 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 against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.
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• Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. •...
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CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) IdeaCentre AIO 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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Quando produtos a laser (como unidades de CD-ROMs, unidades de DVD-ROM, dispositivos de fibra ótica ou transmissores) estiverem instalados, observe o seguinte: • Não remova as tampas. A remoção das tampas de um produto a laser pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à...
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DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l'alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : • Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage.
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Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L'interrupteur de contrôle d'alimentation de l'unité et l'interrupteur dubloc d'alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl'unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd'alimentation.
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• Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. • Zum Installieren, Transportieren und Öffnen der Abdeckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß...
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Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen.
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: IdeaCentre AIO 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra. • Collegare alle prese elettriche appropriate tutte le apparecchiature che verranno utilizzate per questo prodotto.
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• Non rimuovere gli sportelli. L'apertura di un'unità laser può determinare l'esposizione a radiazioni laser pericolose. All'interno dell'unità non vi sono parti su cui effettuare l'assistenza tecnica. • L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure non descritti nel presente manuale possono provocare l'esposizione a radiazioni pericolose.
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PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: • No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. •...
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• No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. • Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y los módems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique lo contrario en los procedimientos de instalación y configuración.
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Algunos productos láser tienen incorporado un diodo láser de clase 3A o clase 3B. Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Cuando se abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
– If it has been working, what changes were made prior to its failing? – Is this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version – Type and version level • Hardware configuration – Print (print screen) configuration currently in use –...
Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the startup 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 system programs, format the hard disk drive.
POST error codes Each time you turn on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests are called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST checks the following operations: •...
8998 Not enough shadow RAM resources This error message is displayed for OPTION ROM, not all devices when the shadow RAM resources initialized. Suggest to remove some for option ROM are insufficient. add-on cards, or change to UEFI If the legacy option ROM is mode in BIOS setup.
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Message/Symptom FRU/Action Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Run the Memory tests. 2. Memory Module 3. System Board "Insert a Diskette" icon appears with a known-good 1. System Board diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive. 2. Diskette Drive Cable 3.
Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Keyboard 2. Keyboard Cable 3.
Startup problems Problem Solution • Ensure that the power cord is correctly connected to the rear of the computer and to a working electrical outlet. • If the computer has a secondary power switch on the rear of the The computer does not start up when you computer, ensure that it is switched on.
Screen problems Problem Solution • The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region. • Press a key to exit the screen saver. • Press the power button to wake the computer from sleep or The screen goes blank while the computer is hibernation mode.
Audio problems Problem Solution • If you are using powered external speakers that have an On/Off control, ensure that: – The On/Off control is set to the On position. – The speaker power cable is connected to a properly grounded, functional ac electrical outlet.
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Problem Solution • Connect the cable from the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 connector of the hub. • Enable the Ethernet LAN feature in UEFI BIOS. • Enable the Ethernet LAN adapter. 1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons. 2.
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Problem Solution • Enable the Bluetooth feature in UEFI BIOS. • Enable all Bluetooth devices. 1. Right-click the Start button to open the Start context menu. 2. Click Device Manager. Type the administrator password or provide confirmation if prompted. 3. Expand Bluetooth to display all Bluetooth devices. Right-click each Bluetooth device, and then click Enable device.
Performance problems Problem Solution Note: Depending on the volume of the storage drives and amount of data stored on the storage drives, the disk-defragmentation process might take up to several hours. 1. Close any open programs and windows. 2. Open the Start menu. Excessive fragmented files exist on the 3.
Storage drive problems Problem Solution • Ensure that the signal cables and power cables for all the storage drives are connected correctly. • Ensure that the computer is configured correctly to support the storage drives. Some or all storage drives are missing from –...
Recovery This section introduces the recovery information of the Windows 10 operating system. Ensure that you read and follow the on-screen recovery instructions. The data on your computer might be deleted during the recovery process.
Restore system files and settings to an earlier point 1. Go to Control Panel and view by large icons or small icons. 2. Click Recovery ➙ Open System Restore. Then, follow the on-screen instructions. Restore your files from a backup Note: If you use the File History tool to restore your files from a backup, ensure that you backed up your data earlier with the tool.
Download and install the latest driver by one of the following methods: • From Lenovo Vantage: Open Lenovo Vantage to check the available update packages. If the latest UEFI BIOS update package is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the package.
Note: The silicone grease can be applied to the surfaces of the microprocessor and heat sink to eliminate air gaps. The hexagonal socket is used to pick up the antenna connectors. Major FRUs and CRUs Your computer contains the following types of CRUs and FRUs: •...
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Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Computer stand Speaker Storage drive Storage drive bracket* Computer cover Heat sink CPU fan Middle frame Optical drive Optical drive bracket* Coin-cell battery Wi-Fi card cover Wi-Fi card M.2 solid-state drive Memory Microphone cable ac power adapter Power cord Mouse...
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Optional-service CRU Touch pad cable* GPU board Computer stand cover System board frame System board Speaker screws For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
Power cord and ac power adapter Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Note: Do not remove the power cord when the computer is connected to ac power. Otherwise, there might be a risk of short circuits.
Replacement procedure 1. Disconnect the computer from ac power and all connected cables. 2. Slightly press the computer stand cover to remove it. 3. Install the new computer stand cover. 4. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electric outlet. Computer stand Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
Optical drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure 1. Disconnect the data cable and power cable from the rear of the optical drive. 2. Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis. 3.
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• Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement. • Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. •...
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4. Remove the storage drive from the bracket. 5. Install the new storage drive. 6. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 7. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electric outlet. Storage drive (without door) For models without storage drive door, please refer below replacement procedure to remove the storage drive and storage drive bracket.
6. Remove the storage drive from the bracket. 7. Install the new storage drive. 8. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 9. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electric outlet. Computer cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
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7. Remove the screw cover and then rotate the screw 90 degrees clockwise. 8. Remove the computer cover. Disconnect the camera cable from the system board. 9. Install the new computer cover. 10. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 11.
Camera module Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Replacement procedure 1.
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8. Remove two screws to detach the camera bezel. 9. Remove two screws to detach the camera module from the camera bezel. 10. Disconnect the camera cable from camera module. 11. Remove 2 screws to detach the camera holder link from the camera back cover. 12.
Microphone module Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Replacement procedure 1.
11. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. Speakers Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2.
8. Install the new optical drive board. 9. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 10. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electric outlet. Power switch board Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
Attention: • To replace the Intel Optane memory, go to https://support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd • Replacement of the Intel Optane memory must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/docs/tg_ssd for detailed replacement information.
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• The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: – Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
10. Install the new M.2 solid-state drive in and secure it with screw. 11. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 12. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electric outlet. Coin-cell battery Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
10. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 11. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electric outlet. To dispose of the coin-cell battery, refer to the “Lithium coin-cell battery notice” in the Safety and Warranty Guide.
9. Remove the Wi-Fi card. 10. Install the new Wi-Fi card. 11. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 12. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
8. Remove the memory module. 9. Install the new memory module. 10. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 11. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet.
9. Reinstall the removed parts in reverse order of the removal steps mentioned above. 10. Reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electric outlet. Heat sink Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Replacement procedure 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2.
System board replacement procedure 1. Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the system board. 2. Remove the computer stand cover. See “Computer stand cover” on page 59. 3. Remove the computer stand. See “Computer stand” on page 60. 4.
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Replacement procedure 1. Turn off the computer and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Remove the computer stand cover. See “Computer stand cover” on page 59. 3. Remove the computer stand. See “Computer stand” on page 60. 4. Remove the optical drive. See “Optical drive” on page 61. 5.
Front bezel Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Replacement procedure 1.
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