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Chapter 1. About this manual ..............................................1
Important Safety Information .............................................................................. 1
Using eSupport ........................................................................................................... 2
Chapter 2. Safety information ..............................................4
General safety .............................................................................................................. 4
Electrical safety ............................................................................................................ 5
Safety inspection guide .......................................................................................... 7
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices ................................. 8
Grounding requirements ...................................................................................... 8
Safety notices ............................................................................................................... 9
Chapter 3. General information .........................................12
Specifications ............................................................................................................ 12
Chapter 4. General Checkout .............................................13
Problem determination tips ............................................................................. 14
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility .....................................16
Starting the Setup Utility program ................................................................. 16
Viewing and changing settings ....................................................................... 16
Selecting a startup device .................................................................................. 17
Exiting from the Setup Utility program ........................................................ 18
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. About this manual ...1 Important Safety Information ... 1 Using eSupport ... 2 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs ... 2 Chapter 2. Safety information ...4 General safety ... 4 Electrical safety ... 5 Safety inspection guide ... 7 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices ...
  • Page 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index ...19 Hard disk drive boot error ... 19 Power Supply Problems ... 20 POST error codes ... 20 Undetermined problems... 22 Chapter 7. Locations ...23 Locating components and connectors ... 23 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware ...25 Removing the computer cover ...

  • Page 3: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    IdeaCentre Q computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. This manual includes a complete FRU part number listing for each machine type and model listed on the cover.

  • Page 4: Using Esupport

    Electronic Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is a European Union legal requirement affecting the global electronics industry. RoHS requirements must be implemented on Lenovo products placed on the market after June 2006. Products on the market before June 2006 are not required to have RoHS compliant parts.
  • Page 5 Lenovo’s requirements and schedule. Products sold in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.

  • Page 6: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.

  • Page 7: Electrical Safety

    • Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. • After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective.
  • Page 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual • If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions: – Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you. Remember: Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these products. Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of features or options not covered by this inspection guide.

  • Page 10: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 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.

  • Page 11: Safety Notices

    Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the the language of English. 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.
  • Page 12 Hardware Maintenance Manual CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 13 Chapter 2. Safety information CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3. General Information

    This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo IdeaCentre Q This section lists the physical specifications. Environment Electrical input Air temperature: Operating: 10°...

  • Page 15: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    General Checkout Attention The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Data or programs can be overwritten if you select an incorrect drive.

  • Page 16: Problem Determination Tips

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or a main menu on the display. If you did not receive the correct response, proceed to step 6. If you do receive the correct response, proceed to step 7. 6. Look at the following conditions and follow the instructions: •...
  • Page 17 Chapter 4. General Checkout Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution.

  • Page 18: Chapter 5. Using The Setup Utility

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1.

  • Page 19: Selecting A Startup Device

    Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a startup device. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.

  • Page 20: Exiting From The Setup Utility Program

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Exiting from the Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save changes and Exit before you exit.

  • Page 21: Chapter 6. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    Symptom-to-FRU Index The Symptom-to-FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. Always begin with Chapter 4, “General Checkout, ” on page 13. This index can also be used to help you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer. If you are unable to correct the problem using this index, go to “Undetermined problems”...

  • Page 22: Power Supply Problems

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Error The boot sector on the start-up drive is corrupted. The drive is defective. Power Supply Problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following procedures. Check/Verify Check the following for proper installation. • Power Cord •...
  • Page 23 POST Error Message CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Checksum Bad Primary Master Hard Disk Error Primary Slave Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error Keyboard not found System Halted Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device and press a key Chapter 6.

  • Page 24: Undetermined Problems

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Power-off the computer. 2.

  • Page 25: Chapter 7. Locations

    Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, “refer to Removing the computer cover” . Locating components and connectors The following illustrations will help you to locate the various components and connectors in your computer.

  • Page 26: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.

  • Page 27: Chapter 8. Replacing Hardware

    Replacing hardware Removing the computer cover Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool down before removing the computer cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, turn off all attached devices, and the computer.
  • Page 28 Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the screw that secures the base stand to the computer. 5. Place the computer on a flat surface.

  • Page 29: Replacing A Memory Module

    Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 6. Remove the six screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis. 7. Slide the computer cover out to remove it. Replacing a memory module To remove the memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
  • Page 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual 2. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module. 3. Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket. 4. Align and then insert the new memory module into socket and push down on the top edge of the memory module.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Cpu Heatsink And System Fan

    Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan Attention: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. To replace the CPU heatsink and system fan: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2.
  • Page 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Lift up the CPU heatsink and system fan to remove them from the motherboard. 5. Place the CPU heatsink upside down on a flat surface to prevent thermal grease from contaminating other components. Note Use an alcohol pad to wipe the thermal grease off the heatsink and CPU.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive and bay to the motherboard. 3. Pull the hard disk drive and bay upward and pull it out of the connector.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Motherboard

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. 5. Slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. 6. Install the new hard disk drive. (1) Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. (2) Align then screw in the new hard disk drive to the drive bay.
  • Page 35 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 7. Lift up the metal bracket. 8. Remove the 2 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Wi-Fi Module

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 9. Pull the motherboard out of the chassis. 10. Place the new motherboard into the chassis, align the screw holes in the motherboard with the mounting holes in the chassis. 11. Use the screws to secure the new motherboard to the chassis. 12.
  • Page 37 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 4. Remove the antenna from the Wi-Fi module. 5. Remove the 2 screws that secure the Wi-Fi module to the motherboard. 6. Disconnect the Wi-Fi cable from the motherboard.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Keyboard

    Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. To replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Mouse

    Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. To replace the mouse: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

  • Page 40: Replacing The Power Adapter

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the power adapter To replace the power adapter: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Disconnect the power adapter from the computer and connect the new power adapter to the same connector.
  • Page 41 To complete the installation (final step): 1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer. Refer to “Locating components and ports/sockets” for the location of the various components. 2.

  • Page 42: Chapter 9. Additional Service Information

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information This chapter provides additional information that the service representative might find helpful. Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control...

  • Page 43: Appendix. Statement

    Thank you for using Lenovo products. Carefully read all of the documents shipped with your computer before you install and use the product for the first time. Lenovo will not assume responsibility for damage that results from failure to operate the product according to the instructions and requirements described in the manuals included with your computer.
  • Page 44 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The table above includes the logo and registered trademarks of Lenovo and its partners. Other registered trademarks mentioned in any or all of the manuals included with your computer belong to the specific company respectively.

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