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.
• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• 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.) •...
The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)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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O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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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• Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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: Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)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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E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
“Undetermined problems” on page 39. Notes: • The Symptom-to-FRU index is not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all Lenovo computers. • If you have both an error message and an incorrect audio response, diagnose the error message first.
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.
1962 No operating system found. Boot This error occurs only after the sequence will automatically repeat. POST is completed. Press any key to repeat boot sequence. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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RPL computer cannot access programs from its own hard 1. If the network administrator is using LCCM Hybrid disk. RPL, check the startup sequence: a. First device - network b. Second device - hard disk 2. Hard disk drive Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Message/Symptom FRU/Action RPL computer does not RPL from server 1. Check the startup sequence. 2. Check the network adapter LED status. Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4.
RAID volume. 5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. Configure RAID with AVAGO MegaRAID Configuration Utility To configure RAID with AVAGO MegaRAID Configuration Utility, ensure that: Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• An AVAGO MegaRAID adapter is installed in your computer. • The storage drives used for RAID configuration are connected to the installed AVAGO MegaRAID adapter instead of the system board. Storage drive requirements for RAID levels Your computer supports the following RAID levels: •...
To configure RAID with the Intel Virtual RAID on CPU configuration utility, ensure that: • An upgrade key module is connected to the Virtual RAID on CPU (VROC) connector on the system board. See “System board” on page 65. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• M.2 solid-state drives are installed in your computer. Storage drive requirements for RAID levels Your computer supports the following RAID levels: • RAID 0: striped disk array – Consists of at least two M.2 solid-state drives – Supported strip size: 4 KB, 8 KB, 16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB, or 128 KB –...
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4. Under Volume Actions, select Delete and press Enter. 5. When prompted, select Yes and press Enter to confirm the deletion of the selected RAID volume. 6. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Run the diagnostic program. See “Diagnostics” on page 55. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Recovery” on page 56. 6. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo. Troubleshooting Use the troubleshooting information to find solutions to problems that have definite symptoms.
– Ensure that the Optane memory is not damaged. Check the Optane memory using diagnostic tools. The computer beeps multiple times before Ensure that no keys are stuck. the operating system starts up. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
• Enable the Wi-Fi feature in Windows Settings. 1. Open the Start menu. 2. Click Settings ➙ Network & Internet ➙ Wi-Fi. 3. Enable the Wi-Fi feature. • Update or reinstall the Wi-Fi driver. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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.
Change or Uninstall. • Right-click a blank area on the taskbar and open Task Manager. The free memory space is insufficient. Then, end some tasks you are not performing. • Install additional memory modules. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 –...
Refer to the documentation that comes with the USB device for more information. • Disconnect and reconnect the USB connector to reset the USB device. • Ensure that the Smart USB Protection function is disabled in UEFI BIOS. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Uninstall the program and then reinstall it. To download a program that is preinstalled on your computer, go to https:// and follow the on-screen instructions. support.lenovo.com Diagnostics Use diagnostic solutions to test hardware components and report operating-system-controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your computer.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions. If you are unable to isolate and resolve the problem after running Lenovo Vantage, save and print the log files created by the program. You might need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Windows recovery programs are damaged. If you did not create a recovery USB drive as a precautionary measure, you can contact Lenovo Customer Support Center and purchase one from Lenovo. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist Create a recovery USB drive Attention: The creation process deletes anything stored on the USB drive.
This action might eliminate the driver as the potential cause of a problem. Download and install the latest driver by one of the following methods: • From Lenovo Vantage: 1. Open the Start menu and click Lenovo Vantage. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• From Windows Update: Note: The device drivers provided by Windows Update might not be tested by Lenovo. It is recommended that you get device drivers from Lenovo. 1. Open the Start menu.
• FRUs: Refer to parts that must be installed or replaced only by trained service technicians. If customers choose to replace the FRUs by themselves, the product warranty might be affected. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Left side cover Water cooling system * M.2 heatsink M.2 solid-state drive System board Memory modules PCI slot cover Rear fan Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
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Wi-Fi card shield PCI-Express card super holder PCI-Express card Thumbscrew kit * for selected models For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
System board 8-pin power connector System fan connector 1 Memory slot (DIMM1) Memory slot (DIMM2) Memory slot (DIMM3) Memory slot (DIMM4) System fan connector 2 Top fan connector 1 Top fan connector 2 24–pin power connector Front USB connector Auxiliary fan connector SATA connector 1 (connecting to the storage SATA connector 2 (connecting to the storage drive) drive)
4. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new CRU. Left side cover and right side cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the power cord. See “Power cord” on page 66. 2. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover. 3.
2. Remove the left side cover and right side cover. See “Left side cover and right side cover” on page 66. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 67. 4. Remove the screws from the front of the computer case. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Remove the wire cover. 6. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new CRU. 3.5-inch storage drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
4. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the left side cover is against the surface and the right side cover is facing up. 5. Remove the screws from the bottom of the computer case. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Remove the storage drive tray. 7. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new CRU. Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure 1.
8. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new CRU. Microprocessor heatsink and fan assembly (for selected models) Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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The heatsink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Notes: • The microprocessor heatsink and fan assembly included with your computer will be one of the three models illustrated below.
6. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new CRU. Top cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the power cord. See “Power cord” on page 66. 2. Remove the top cover. 3. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. Water cooling system (for selected models) Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
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10. Remove the water cooling system. Notes: • Do not touch the thermal paste while handling the pump. • You may have to gently twist the pump to free it from the microprocessor. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
If the coin-cell battery is incorrectly replaced, there is danger of an explosion. The coin-cell battery contains a small amount of harmful substance. To avoid possible injury: • Replace only with a battery type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery away from fire.
4. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the left side cover is against the surface and the right side cover is facing up. 5. Remove the screws from the bottom of the computer case. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Remove the mounting bracket. 7. Remove the power supply assembly mounting screws from the rear of the computer case. 8. Remove the power supply assembly. 9. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new CRU. Bottom cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
2. Remove the left side cover. See “Left side cover and right side cover” on page 66. 3. Remove the Wi-Fi card mounting screw holding the Wi-Fi card in place, then remove the Wi-Fi card cover. 4. Disconnect the Wi-Fi card cables from the Wi-Fi card. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Remove the Wi-Fi card. 6. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. Front fans 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.
Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the power cord. See “Power cord” on page 66. 2. Remove the left side cover. See “Left side cover and right side cover” on page 66. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3. Remove the fan power cable from the system board. 4. Remove the screws from the rear of the computer case. 5. Remove the rear fan. 6. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. PCI-Express card Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
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5. Remove the front fan. See “Front fans” on page 81. 6. Disconnect the power cable from the PCI-Express card. 7. Remove the PCI-Express card mounting screws. 8. Open the latch. 9. Remove the PCI-Express card and the PCI-Express card super holder. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
10. Remove the PCI-Express card super holder mounting screws. 11. Remove the PCI-Express card super holder from the PCI-Express card. 12. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. PCI slot cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
1. Remove the power cord. See “Power cord” on page 66. 2. Remove the right side cover. See “Left side cover and right side cover” on page 66. 3. Remove the cables from the LED board. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Remove the screws that secure the LED board and then remove the LED board. 5. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. USB and audio module Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
2. Remove the left side cover and right side cover. See “Left side cover and right side cover” on page 66. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 67. 4. Remove the screws from the front bezel. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Remove the Y light assembly. 6. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. Microprocessor Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. The heat-sink-and-fan assembly and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
6. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. System board Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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The heat-sink-and-fan assembly and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Notes: • Each computer has a unique Vital Product Data (VPD) code stored in the nonvolatile memory on the system board.
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11. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board, and then carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. Note: Carefully handle the system board by its edges. 12. Perform the removal procedure in reverse to reinstall a new FRU. Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (26L, 5)Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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