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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.
• 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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 IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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: IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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.
2. Ethernet connector 1. Security-lock slot 3. USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 (2) 4. USB 2.0 connector 5. HDMI out connector 6. USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 7. DisplayPort out connector 8. Power connector IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The start-up drive is not in the boot sequence in Check the configuration and ensure that the start-up drive configuration. is in the boot sequence. No operating system installed on the boot drive. Install an operating system on the boot drive. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
Press F10 to exit. 1762 Storage device configuration change This error message is displayed has occurred when a hard disk drive change or an optical drive change has been made. Press F10 to exit. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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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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. System Board IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
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Where can I get the latest device • Lenovo Vantage or Lenovo PC Manager drivers and UEFI/BIOS? • Lenovo Support Web site at https://support.lenovo.com...
• Go to Microsoft support Web site: https:// support.microsoft.com Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1.
• Lenovo hardware repair - If the problem is determined to be caused by Lenovo hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service.
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• 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. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Chassis Front bezel Storage drive cable Storage drive Storage drive bracket Type-C card *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 Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
System fan connector SATA connector M.2 Wi-Fi card slot 20V header Clear CMOS/Recovery Jumper M.2 solid-state drive slot Memory slot (DIMM2) Memory slot (DIMM1) Removing and installing hardware This section provides instructions on how to remove and install hardware for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer and maintain your computer by removing or installing hardware.
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3. Disconnect the ac power adapter from the computer. 4. Remove the power cord from the ac power adapter. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Connect the new power cord to the ac power adapter. 6. Connect the ac power adapter to the computer. 7. Reconnect the external cables to the corresponding connectors on the computer. Computer cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
3. Hold the sides of the computer and gently lay it down so that the computer cover is facing up. 4. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 49. 5. Remove the four screws, and then remove the bottom cover. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Install the new computer cover. Then, place the computer in an upright position. 7. Reconnect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. Storage drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information”...
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4. Remove the storage drive. 5. Remove the storage drive from the bracket. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Install the new storage drive into the bracket. 7. Install the storage drive and the bracket. 8. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new storage drive. 9. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect the ac power adapter and all disconnected cables to the computer.
Replacement procedure 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 49 . 2. Remove the three screws that secure the memory and M.2 solid-state drive shield, and then remove the shield. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Attention: To replace the Optane memory in the M.2 solid-state drive slot, go to https://support.lenovo.com/ docs/tg_ssd for details. Replacement procedure 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 49 .
2. Remove the storage drive. See “Storage drive” on page 51. 3. Remove the system fan. See “System fan” on page 53. 4. Remove the screw that secures type-C card, and then remove the type-C card. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 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 of the type recommended by Lenovo. • Keep the battery away from fire.
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4. Remove the system fan. See “System fan” on page 53. 5. Press the metallic tab to disengage the latch. 6. Remove the coin-cell battery. 7. Install the coin-cell battery. 8. Secure the coin-cell battery with the latch. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
9. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect all disconnected cables to the computer and reconnect the power cord to the electrical outlet. Wi-Fi card Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
6. Install the new heat sink. Then, reinstall all the removed parts and all disconnected cables to the computer. Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Microprocessor Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instruction. 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.
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 49. 2. Remove the bottom cover. See “Bottom cover” on page 50. 3. To get access to the system board, remove the following parts if any: a. “Storage drive” on page 51. IdeaCentre Mini 5i (1L, 5) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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b. “System fan” on page 53. c. “Memory module” on page 54 d. “M.2 solid-state drive” on page 55 e. “Type-C card” on page 56 “Coin-cell battery” on page 57 g. “Heat sink” on page 60. 4. Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See “System board”...
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