This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo C220/C225/C320/C325 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 C2/C3 SeriesHardware 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 C2/C3 SeriesHardware 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 C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Have the same configuration options set in the system 7. Have the same setup for the operation system control files Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the new password, and press Enter. 4. when prompted to confirm the password, type the password again. If you type the password correctly, the password will be installed. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
To delete a previously set Power-On Password, do the following : 1. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 2. The password dialog box will be displayed. Enter Current Password and press Enter. Press Enter in New Password and confirm New Password dialog.
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. Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
1. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapters Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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c. Memory modules d. Extended video memory e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board.
The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. 1. Ethernet connector 2. USB ports (4) 3. TV tuner port 4. Power connector Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Hard disk drive cover 15. Function button board 2. Memory cover 16. Front indicator and power button board 3. Rear cover 17. Memory module 4. EMI cover 18. WLAN card 5. Motherboard 19. TV turner card 6. Speakers 20. Rear I/O board 7.
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16. Headphone connector 6. LVDS connector 7. Hard disk driver SATA connector 17. USB connector 8. Hard disk driver power connector 18. Card reader connector 9. DC jack connector 19. Camera connector 10. Function board connector Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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The following illustration shows the locations of connectors on the motherboard for models C225 and C325. 1. System fan connector 10. Power board connector 2. Converter connector 11. I/O board connector 3. Optical disk drive power connector 12. Speaker connector 4.
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6. LVDS connector 16. Headphone connector 7. Hard disk drive SATA connector 17. USB connector 8. Hard disk drive power connector 18. Card reader connector 9. AC in connector 19. Camera connector 10. Function board Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware 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. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. General information Pre-disassembly instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1.
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.
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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Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical drive to the metal bracket. Step 9. Use a small flat head screwdriver to press and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk. Step 10. Separate the cover from the defective optical drive. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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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Spring up the handle on the hard disk drive bay, then slide and lift the hard disk drive bay out of the chassis as shown. Step 7. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay and slide the defective hard disk drive out of the bay. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
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.
Note: 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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Remove the hard disk drive cover. Refer to “Replacing the hard disk drive”. Step 6. Remove the speaker cover. Refer to “Removing the speaker cover”. Step 7. Remove the 4 screws that secure the computer cover to the chassis. Step 8. Remove the computer cover as shown. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: 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.
Note: 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.
Note: 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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Remove the screws that secure the EMI cover to the chassis and lift the cover up to remove it. For models C220 and C225 refer to the illustration below. (11 screws) For models C320 and C325 refer to the illustration below. (10 screws) Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: 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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For model C320 refer to the illustration below. – Type 1 – Type 2 Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: 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.
Note: 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.
Note: 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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For models C225 and C325 refer to the illustration below. (5 screws) For model C320 refer to the illustration below. – Type 1 (5 screws) Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: 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 12. Make sure that the microprocessor retainer is fully open. Step 13. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 14. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Important: To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, keep the microprocessor completely level while installing it into the socket.
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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.
Note: 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 10. Disconnect the data cables from the motherboard , remove the 4 screws that secure the speakers to the chassis and lift up the speakers to remove them. For models C220 and C225 refer to the illustration below. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: 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 16. Remove the screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis and lift up the motherboard to remove it. For model C220 refer to the illustration below. (7 screws) For models C225 and C325 refer to the illustration below. (7 screws) Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: 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.
Note: 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.
Note: 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.
Note: 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 10. Remove the screws that secure the chassis to the front bezel. For models C220 and C225 refer to the illustration below. (15 screws) For models C320 and C325 refer to the illustration below. (17 screws) Chapter 8 Replacing hardware...
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Step 16. Align the mounting holes on the chassis with the holes on the front bezel and secure it with the screws. Step 17. Reattach the motherboard, the EMI cover, speaker system, the computer cover, the speaker cover, the hard disk drive cover and the optical disk drive. Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
FRU lists This chapter lists the information on the field replaceable units (FRUs). Attention: Be sure to read and understand all the safety information before replacing any FRUs. Notes: FRUs that have a 1 or 2 in the CRU column are Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). •...
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EMI cover MB EMI SHIELDING 31051765 31051766 MIDDLE FRAME W/O TOUCH Computer stand 31051767 STAND HINGE WHITE STAND HINGE BLACK 31051768 Front bezel FRONT BEZEL W/O TOUCH WHITE 31051769 FRONT BEZEL W/O TOUCH BLACK 31051770 Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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ODD CABLE 31051772 31051773 Power Connector W/CABLE CAMERA CABLE 31051774 WLAN ANTENNA 31051775 HDD CABLE 31051820 HDD BRACKET 31051794 System fan SYSTEM FAN 31048339 Converter board CONVERTER BOARD 11014030 31051822 CONVERTER to MB link cable CONVER to LCD link cable for CMI 31051823 31051824 CONVER to LCD link cable for SAM...
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Bosnia-Herzegovina, Slovenia, Albania, Croatia, Macedonia, 25201086 Serbia Netherlands 25201087 Italy 25201088 Israel 25201089 25201090 France, Algeria, Cote D’lvoire, Morocco, Tunisia Belgium 25201091 Greece 25201092 Hungary 25201093 Bulgaria 25201094 Korea 25201095 Brazil 25201096 Japan 25201097 25201098 Canada PRC only 25201099 25201321 Mouse 25200528 Black Silk Mouse Black...
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DELTA ADP-65YB BF 65W ADAPTER (R ) 36002070 Liteon PA-1650-52LC 19V3.42A ADAPTER(EPS2.0) 36001678 Remote controller Philips white 43 key remote controller 888010661 Philips black 43 key remote controller 888010934 SMK IR remote controller for Japan 888011291 Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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The follow FRU lists apply only for model: C325 Item # FRUs FRU # CRU ID Processor 1007098 AMD E350 Zacate 18W 2 core 1.6G CPU AMD E450 1.65/1/1333/FT1/18 APU 1100063 System board C325 A Hudson UMA 1.65G_CPU E450 D1 MB 11013949 11013709 C325 A Hudson UMA 1.6G_CPU DDR3 MB...
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MC907 TV TUNER HYBRID MINI CARD H339 ISDB-T Mini CARD(R) 11012854 11012147 M270B Mini CARD(R) A320N ISDB-T TV Tuner MINI CARD 11012174 11200109 Avermedia A360 ISDB-T B-cas on Mini TV IC B3 TV lable_Japan(C/L)(R ) 31044060 11012250 B-cas CA card Lenovo C2/C3 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Remote controller Philips white 43 key remote controller 888010661 Philips black 43 key remote controller 888010934 888011291 SMK IR remote controller for Japan LED Panel LTM200KT10 18200079 18004856 M200O3-LA3 LM200WD3-TLC4 18004857 Web camera 11011747 Bison MI360 VGA web cam Chicony MI360 VGA web cam 11011748 Bison MI360 new lens web cam 20200020...