Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs. You must closely follow all instructions when installing or replacing parts.
Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where the power cord appears to have been damaged in any way. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
• 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. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
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When the storage drive activity indicator is on, the storage drive is in use. • USB 3.0 connector Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a PDA. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Rear view Figure 2. Rear view Power cord connector Serial connector ® DisplayPort connector VGA connector USB 3.0 connectors (2) USB 2.0 connectors (2) Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector PCI Express card slot (different cards provide different connectors) Security-lock slot Padlock loop...
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Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a PDA. • VGA connector Used to send or receive video signals. Another video device (such as a monitor) can be attached to this video graphics array (VGA) connector. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Computer components Note: Some of the following components are optional. Figure 3. Computer components System board Heat sink and fan assembly Microprocessor Memory module Coin-cell battery Computer handle Power button board Optical drive Card reader Front audio and USB assembly Front Wi-Fi antenna Thermal sensor Front bezel...
Front panel connector (for connecting LED indicators and the power button) Front USB connector (for connecting USB connectors Card reader connector on the front bezel) PCI Express x16 graphics card slot Front audio connector M.2 Wi-Fi card slot Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service. The machine type and model label is attached on the side of your computer as shown.
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Your computer is preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows 10 operating system. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system provider.
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• Memory slots • Optical drive (optional) • PCI Express x16 graphics card slot • Storage drive bays Network features • Ethernet LAN The integrated network interface card supports the Ethernet connector on your computer. • Wireless LAN (optional) • Bluetooth (optional) Security features For more information, see Chapter 4 “Security”...
2. Depending on your Windows version, do one of the following: – For Windows 7: Click All Programs to display the program list. From the list or a folder in the list, click the name of the desired program to launch the program. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
– Read how-to articles, explore Lenovo forums, and stay up-to-date on technology news with articles and blogs from trusted sources. Lenovo Companion is filled with exclusive Lenovo content to help you learn more about what you can do with your computer.
Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users. To register the computer with Lenovo, ensure that the computer is connected to the Internet. Then, go to http://www.lenovo.com/register and follow the instructions on the screen.
Note: If the tray does not slide out of the drive when you press the eject/close button, turn off the computer. Then, insert a straightened paper clip into the emergency-eject hole adjacent to the eject/close button. Use the emergency eject only in an emergency. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Recording a disc If your optical drive supports recording, you can record a disc. Recording a disc using Windows tools To record a disc using Windows tools, do one of the following: • Burn a disc using the AutoPlay window. 1.
Note: If the Bluetooth icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area, add the icon to the notification area. See “Adding an icon to the Windows notification area” on page 13. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing users who have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations with greater access to information and technology. This section provides information about the ways these users can get the most out of their computer experience. You also can get the most up-to-date accessibility information from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/accessibility...
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Ease of Access Center Ease of Access Center on the Windows operating system enables users to configure their computers to suit their physical and cognitive needs. To use Ease of Access Center, do the following: 1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu. 2.
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Note: This function might not work on some windows. If your mouse has a wheel, press and hold Ctrl, and then scroll the wheel to change the item size. Industry-standard connectors The computer provides industry-standard connectors that enable you to connect assistive devices. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Then, you can type a message on the computer and send it to the telephone. Documentation in accessible formats Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats, such as properly tagged PDF files or HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files. Lenovo electronic documentation is developed to ensure that visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader.
The cause of a problem might be change in hardware, change in software, or any other actions that might have taken place. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine the cause of a problem. • Back up your data on the storage drive regularly. You can restore the storage drive from a backup.
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If the local electrical outlet style is different from the type you are currently using, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center to purchase either an electrical plug adapter or a new power cord. For a list of Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. If you cannot find the support telephone number for your country or region, contact your Lenovo reseller.
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 7.
The computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program to help you guard against, detect, and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on the computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
Enabling or disabling the ErP LPS compliance mode Lenovo computers meet the eco-design requirements of the ErP Lot 3 regulation. For more information, go http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration You can enable the ErP LPS compliance mode in the Setup Utility program to reduce the consumption of electricity when the computer is off or in sleep mode.
Using BIOS passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to the computer and data. You do not have to set any passwords to use the computer. However, using passwords improves computer security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following topics. Setup Utility program password types The following types of passwords are available: •...
Enter to start the Setup Utility program. For more information about how to select a permanent startup device, see “Changing the startup device sequence permanently” on page 32. Exiting the Setup Utility program To exit the Setup Utility program, do one of the following: Lenovo S510 User Guide...
To update the BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/drivers. 2. Download the flash BIOS update driver for the operating system version or the ISO image version (used to create a flash update disc). Then, download the installation instructions for the flash BIOS update driver you download.
5. Recover your operating system. See “Recovery information” on page 43. 6. If none of these actions solve your problem, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. For a list of Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. For more information about help, service, and technical assistance, see Chapter 8 “Getting information, help, and service”...
• Click the volume icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar. Then, click the speaker icon on top of the volume control. Click the Levels tab and ensure that the Balance settings are set correctly . Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Note: If the volume icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area, add the icon to the notification area. See “Adding an icon to the Windows notification area” on page 13. CD problems This section provides solutions to CD-related problems. A CD or DVD does not work Solutions: •...
"No Operating System Found" message or the system not starting up from the correct storage drive Symptom: "No Operating System Found" message or the system not starting up from the correct storage drive Solutions: • Ensure that all storage drive signal cables and power cables are connected correctly. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
• Ensure that the storage drive the computer starts up from is listed as the first startup device in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Changing the startup device sequence permanently” on page 32. Note: In rare cases, the storage drive with the operating system might get corrupted or damaged. In such cases, you might need to replace the storage drive.
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2. Right-click the volume icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar. Note: If the volume icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area, add the icon to the notification area. See “Adding an icon to the Windows notification area” on page 13. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
3. Click Playback devices. 4. If you are using the Headset profile, select Bluetooth Hands-free Audio, and then click Set Default. If you are using the AV profile, select Stereo Audio, and then click Set Default. 5. Click OK. Performance problems This section provides solutions to performance-related problems of the computer.
• Detach and reconnect the USB connector to reset the USB device. I cannot install the Windows 7 operating system using an external USB device Solution: Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support to download and install USB drivers. Software and driver problems This section provides solutions to software- and driver-related problems.
If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running Lenovo Solution Center, 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.
Note: For some keyboards, you might need to press Fn+F8 to open the Advanced Boot Options window. • Use the recovery disc set provided by Lenovo to restore the entire storage drive to the factory-default settings. – If the computer comes with the recovery disc set, follow the instructions shipped with the disc set.
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• Use the recovery USB key provided by Lenovo to restore the entire storage drive to the factory-default settings. – If the computer comes with the recovery USB key, follow the instructions shipped with the USB key. – If the computer does not come with the recovery USB key, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center to order a recovery USB key.
• 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.
Figure 8. Removing the computer cover Replacing the front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Read this first: Important safety information” on page iii. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
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To replace the front bezel, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 48. 4. Locate the power button board. See “Computer components” on page 5. 5. Disconnect the power button board cable from the system board. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
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6. Press the tab that secures the power button board as shown, and then remove the power button board from the power button board holder. Figure 11. Removing the power button board 7. Pull out the power button board cable through the hole in the chassis as shown. Figure 12.
3. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 48. 4. Locate the optical drive. See “Computer components” on page 5. 5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
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6. Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive, and then slide it out of the front of the computer. Figure 15. Removing the optical drive 7. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer until the screw holes in the optical drive align with the corresponding screw holes in the chassis.
5. Remove the four screws that secure the 3.5-inch storage drive. Slide the 3.5-inch storage drive to the rear of the computer, and then remove it from the computer. Figure 18. Removing the 3.5-inch storage drive Lenovo S510 User Guide...
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6. Slide the new 3.5-inch storage drive into the appropriate storage drive bay to the front of the computer until the four screw holes in the 3.5-inch storage drive align with the corresponding screw holes in the chassis. Note: Ensure that you install storage drives first into the primary storage drive bay and then the secondary storage drive bay.
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Figure 20. Removing the storage drive bracket 6. Remove the 2.5-inch storage drive by removing the four screws that secure it in the bracket. Figure 21. Removing the storage drive Lenovo S510 User Guide...
7. Align the four screws in the new 2.5-inch storage drive with the corresponding screw holes in the bracket, and then install the four screws to secure the 2.5-inch storage drive in the bracket. Figure 22. Installing the 2.5-inch storage drive 8.
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3. Remove the optical drive. See “Replacing the optical drive” on page 52. 4. Locate the power supply assembly. See “Computer components” on page 5. 5. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from the system board. See “Parts on the system board” on page 6. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
9. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board. See “Parts on the system board”...
1 and 2 indicate the installation sequence. To locate the memory module slots, see “Parts on the system board” on page 6. Memory modules DIMM 1 DIMM 2 One memory module Two memory modules To replace a memory module, do the following: Lenovo S510 User Guide...
1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 48. 3.
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8. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the holes in the system board. Ensure that the heat sink and fan assembly cable faces toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
9. Tighten the four screws to secure the new heat sink and fan assembly in the following sequence. Do not over-tighten the screws. a. Partially tighten screw , fully tighten screw , and then fully tighten screw b. Partially tighten screw , fully tighten screw , and then fully tighten screw 10.
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Figure 33. Connecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables 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 66. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
Replacing the PCI Express card Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Read this first: Important safety information” on page iii. To replace the PCI Express card, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Ensure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the computer cover. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the computer cover. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
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3. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage the rails on the chassis. Then, push the cover to the front of the computer until it snaps into position. Figure 36.
Ensure that you read and understand all safety information before using the computer. Lenovo Web site The Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) provides up-to-date information and services to help you buy, upgrade, and maintain the computer. You also can do the following: •...
• Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.
• Upgraded or extended hardware repair services • Custom installation services Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com Chapter 8 Getting information, help, and service...
• Consult an authorized dealer or service representative for help. Lenovo is not responsible for any radio or television interference caused by using other than specified or recommended cables and connectors or by unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment.
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Geräte der Klasse B. Dieses Gerät ist berechtigt, in Übereinstimmung mit dem Deutschen EMVG das EG-Konformitätszeichen - CE - zu führen. Verantwortlich für die Konformitätserklärung nach Paragraf 5 des EMVG ist die Lenovo (Deutschland) GmbH, Meitnerstr. 9, D-70563 Stuttgart. Lenovo S510 User Guide...
The ac power cord shipped with your product can be used only for this specific product. Do not use the ac power cord for other devices. Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan Eurasian compliance mark Brazil audio notice Ouvir sons com mais de 85 decibéis por longos períodos pode provocar danos ao sistema auditivo.
All regulatory notices are available on the Lenovo Support Web site in electronic format. To access electronic copies of the documentation, go to http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.
Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo computer or monitor that is the property of the company, you must do so in accordance with the Law for Promotion of Effective Utilization of Resources.
If you need to replace it with a new one, contact your place of purchase or contact Lenovo for service. If you need to dispose of a disused lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase or an industrial-waste-disposal operator, and follow their instructions.
If the battery needs to be replaced, contact your place of purchase or contact Lenovo for service. If you need to dispose of a lithium battery, insulate it with vinyl tape, contact your place of purchase or a waste-disposal operator, and follow their instructions.
For more information about Lenovo worldwide compliance on RoHS, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/social_responsibility/us/en/RoHS_Communication.pdf Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste (Management &...
ENERGY STAR program requirement for computers at the time of manufacture: 10KW, 10KX, 10L3, 10L4, 10L7, and 10L8. For more information about ENERGY STAR ratings for Lenovo computers, go to http://www.lenovo.com.
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