Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo H515s 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.
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– Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
– Send another person to get medical aid. 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.
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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To Connect To Disconnect 1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4.
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
1. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Press and hold the F1 key then turn on the computer. When the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program is displayed, release the F1 key.
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5. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu. Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, you cannot start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program until a valid password is typed from the keyboard. Setting, changing, or deleting a Power-On Password Note: A password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9).
To set a Power-On Password, do the following: 1. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See ”Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program” on page 13.) 2. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press the Enter key.
Network Setup press the Enter key, then select Onboard Ethernet Support or LAN Boot Agent. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled and press the Enter key. 5. Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu.
Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings, press the Esc key to return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu. You might have to press the Esc key several times. Do one of the following: •...
3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or component. If all devices and components have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. Memory card reader (selected models only) 6. Optical Drive (selected models only) 7. Hard disk drive indicator 3. USB connectors 4. Optical drive eject button 8. Microphone connector Attention: The effective range of the Built-in IR Emitter is 10 feet (3m). Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the rear of the computer. 1. On-board VGA connector 6. Ethernet connector 2. Wi-Fi antenna (selected models only) 7. Audio connectors 3. HDMI connector (selected models only) 8.
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Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 1. Heatsink and microprocessor fan 3. Optical disk drive and bay 2. System board 4. Hard disk drive Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Identifying parts on the motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the front of the motherboard.
Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratches or other damage.
Step 4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Step 5. To reinstall the computer cover: Line up the computer cover with the chassis then slide it back. Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the screws. Removing the front bezel Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover.
Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratches or other damage.
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Step 6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical disk drive bay to the chassis. Step 7. Slide out the optical disk drive bay, then lift it up. Step 8. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Step 9.
Slide out the hard disk drive bay, then lift it up. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. Step 9. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the bay. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 10. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. Step 11. Install the new hard disk drive: Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay. Attach the data and power cables to the new hard disk drive. Line up the hard disk drive bay, then slide it in.
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the adapter: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 2. Disconnect the power cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 3. Install the new adapter: Connect the power cables to the connectors on the motherboard. Replacing the graphic card To replace the graphic card: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.
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Slide then insert the new graphic card to the same connector on the motherboard. Reattach the metal bracket back into position and secure the graphic card to the chassis with the screw. Step 8. Reattach the computer cover. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the microprocessor fan To replace the microprocessor fan: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3.
Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4.
Remove the optical drive. Refer to “Replacing the optical drive”. Step 8. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to “Replacing the hard disk drive”. Step 9. Remove the microprocessor fan. Refer to “Replacing the microprocessor fan”. Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 10. Remove the heat-sink. Refer to “Replacing the heat-sink”. Step 11. Remove the graphic card. Refer to “Replacing the graphic card”. Step 12. Remove the TV-Tuner card. Refer to “Replacing the TV-Tuner card”. Step 13. Remove the Wi-Fi card. Refer to “Replacing the Wi-Fi card”. Step 14.
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Delta ADP-65FD BE Common 65W adapter Liteon PA-1650-72IA Common 65W adapter 36200353 36200415 DELTA ADP-90XB BC 90W common adapter Liteon PA-1900-72IA 90w common adapter® 36200416 DELTA ADP-120ZB BBHT common 120W adapter 36200439 Liteon PA-1121-04LB 120w common adapter 36200440 Heat-sink Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Taisol CECA022836A6 AMD 18W cooler 31501864 31501863 AVC ZEUK00T001 AMD 18W cooler Keyboard and mouse Sunrex EKB-10YA(US) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209111 Primax KB4721(US) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209112 Chicony KU-1153(US) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209113 25209114 Sunrex EKB-10YA(TW) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 Sunrex EKB-10YA(TH) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209115 25209116 Sunrex EKB-10YA(CZ-SL) B-S USB KB-LVT8...
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Black 1.0m SAApower cord(R) 31035397 31049500 Volex 1.0M C5 ANZ power cord LX(ASAP)1.0M C5 ANZ power cord(R) 31049520 1.0M C5 JPN power cord with converter® 31038887 Volex 1M C5 JPN power cord(R) 31049506 LX(ASAP)1.0M C5 JPN power cord(R) 31049519 Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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longwell Black 1.0m ASTApower cord(R) 31035396 31049496 Volex 1M C5 UK power cord(R) longwell Black 1.0m VDEpower cord(R) 31035332 31049497 Volex 1M C5 EU power cord(R) LX(ASAP)1.0M C5 EU power cord(R) 31049518 31035395 longwell Black 1.0m Indiapower cord(R) Longwell Black 1.0m Italy C5power cord(R)® 31039104 31049504 Volex 1M C5 ITY power cord(R)
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LW BLK1.8m VDE Power Cord® 31026355 31026351 Longwell Black 1.8m C13 Koreapower cord(R)® LW BLK1.8m ANE Power Cord® 31026350 LW BLK1.8m BSMI Power Cord® 31026349 VL BLK1.8m BSMI Power Cord® 31026146 VL BLK1.8m UL CSA Power Cord® 31026145 Lenovo H515sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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JT LX-326ATA chassis Front Panel 90201253 LS crete F_IO_U600mm_A500mm 31501042 Taisol GL827S 7in1 Single_S Reader 11200646 Bitland_RTS5179_7in1_Single_CR 11201119 Lenovo speaker M0620(Black) 25013742 LS 2H285 SATA cable,angle,No Latch(R) 31032989 31033053 GX 2H285 SATA cable,angle,No Latch® LX 250mm SATA cable 2 latch 31043145...