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notices...9 Chapter 3. General information 12 Specifications...12 Chapter 4. General Checkout 13 Problem determination tips 14 Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 15 Starting the Setup Utility program 15 Viewing and changing settings 15 Using passwords 16 Using Device...18 Selecting a startup - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 2
TV tuner card 38 Replacing the WLAN card 39 Replacing the motherboard 40 Removing the rear cover 41 Replacing the LED panel 43 Replacing the invert board 44 Replacing the camera 45 Replacing the keyboard 46 Replacing the mouse 47 Replacing the power adapter 48 Chapter 9. Additional Service - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 3
manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 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. The description of the TV - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 4
Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) •• eSupport can be used to view the list of key commodities built in a particular machine serial. •• eSupport can be accessed at the following Web site: http://consumersupport.lenovo - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 5
to support 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. RoHS compliant Lenovo IdeaCentre A3 parts have unique FRU part numbers - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 6
Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a computer hazardous position. •• Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the machine. •• Keep your tool case - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 7
in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. •• After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. •• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 8
is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. •• 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 9
had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. However, good external ground pin and frame ground. b. The power cord should be the appropriate type as specified in the parts listings. c. Insulation must not be frayed or - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 10
side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. •• Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use of a grounding system is - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 11
provided in the the language of English. DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard equipment that will be attached to this product. •• When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables. •• Never turn on any - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 12
products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: •• 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 13
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. 2 1 CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 14
Manual General information 3 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 A3 This section lists the physical specifications - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 15
FRUs, ensure that the latest level of BIOS is installed on the system. A down-level BIOS might cause false errors and unnecessary replacement of the system board. Use the following procedure to help determine the cause of the problem: 1. Power-off the computer and all external devices. 2. Check all - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 16
following information to assist you in problem determination. If possible, have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. •• Machine type and model •• Processor or hard disk upgrades •• Failure symptom - Do diagnostics indicate a failure - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 17
procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Turn on the computer, press and hold the F1 key till you enter BIOS Setup Utility program, then release the F1 key. Notes: If a Power-On Password or an administrator password has been installed, the Setup Utility program menu is - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 18
Maintenance Manual Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer. See Starting the Setup Utility program. The following types of passwords are available: • Administrator Password • Power-On Password You - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 19
is set, you cannot start the Setup Utility program until a valid password is typed from the keyboard. Setting, changing, and deleting a Power-On Password To set, change, or delete Power-On Password, do the following: Note A password can be any combination of up to 16 characters (a-z, 0-9) and - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 20
password is set, you may select the Advanced Menu for device setup. Using Device Device is used to enable or disable user access to the following device USB Setup When USB Legacy Support is set to Disabled the USB keyboard and/or USB mouse may not be able used without device driver - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 21
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 22
to have available when servicing a computer. If you are unable to correct the problem using this index, go to Undetermined problems on page 22. Notes description of your error symptoms in the first part of this index. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 and - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 23
disk drive. 2. Using the operating systems programs format the hard disk drive. Replace the hard disk drive. POST error codes Each time you power detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. A single problem can cause is incorrect. The computer loads the default configuration settings - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 24
the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapters 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 25
The following illustrations will help you to locate the various components and connectors in your computer. Internal components The following illustration shows the components inside your computer. 1 2 3 456 1 Rear cover 2 LED panel bracket 3 Panel front bezel 16 15 14 7 8 9 10 11 12 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 26
12 Speaker L/R 13 Antenna L/R 14 Bluetooth 15 Hard disk 16 Base bottom Identifying parts on the motherboard(For Intel) The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 27
27 RT2482 Scaler IC 28 Hinge LED connector Identifying parts on the motherboard(For AMD) The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 28
Mini PCI-e Full height 11 8 in 1 Card Reader 12 Microphone 13 Headphone/SPDIF-OUT 14 USB Connector 15 USB Connector 16 Speaker L connector 17 Power button 18 Speaker R connector 19 SO-DIMM DDR2 socket 20 CR2032 battery connector 21 BIOS SPI Flash ROM 22 Blue tooth connector 23 SATA data connector 26 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 29
24 SATA power connector 25 System fan connector 26 RT2482 Scaler IC 27 Hinge cable connector 28 Hinge LED connector Chapter 7. Locations 27 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 30
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
To remove the hinge cover: Note Place the computer on a flat surface. 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. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect all cables - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32
Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the hinge from LED panel To remove the hinge from LED panel: 1. Hold the LED panel tightly and remove the 4 screws that secure the - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
to "Removing the base top cover." 4. Remove the 6 screws that secure the motherboard cover to the computer base bottom. 5. Lift up the cover from the base bottom. Replacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive 1. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Remove - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 34
Maintenance Manual 5. Remove the 3 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the base bottom. 1 Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. 2 Pull out the hard disk drive. 1 2 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the drive bay. Slide the hard disk drive - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 35
hard disk drive bay back to the base bottom. 9. Connect the data and power cables back to the hard disk drive. 10. Screw back the motherboard motherboard cover. Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover." 5. Remove the hard disk drive. Refer to "Replacing the hard disk drive." 6. Place the computer - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 36
Hardware Maintenance Manual 8. Disconnect the hinge cable from the connector on the motherboard and slide it out slowly cover." 4. Remove the motherboard cover. Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover." 5. Disconnect the system fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. 6. Remove the 3 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 37
holes on the new system fan to the 3 mounting holes on the base bottom. Screw back the 3 screws and attach the power cable to the connector on the motherboard. 9. Screw the motherboard cover back, install the base top cover. 10. Screw the hinge back to the LED panel. 11. Slide the hinge cover - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 38
Manual 6. Lift up the heatsink. 7. Align the 4 screw holes on the new heatsink to the mounting holes on the motherboard. Screw the new heatsink back. 8. Screw the motherboard the motherboard cover. Refer to "Removing the motherboard cover" 5. Remove the screw that secures the bluetooth module to - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
6. Disconnect the data cable from the connector on the bluetooth module. 7. Connect the data cable to the new bluetooth module, align the new bluetooth hole to the mounting hole on the base bottom, and screw it back. 8. Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base top cover. 9. Screw the - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 40
Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base top cover. 8. Screw the hinge back to the LED panel. 9. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back. Replacing the TV tuner card To replace the TV tuner card 1. Remove - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 41
screws that secure the TV tuner card to the motherboard, and pull out the TV tuner card. 7. Connect the antenna cable to the new TV tuner card. 8. Align then insert the new TV tuner card to the card port. 9. Screw the new TV tuner card back. 10. Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42
Disconnect all the cables connect to the motherboard. 9. Remove the bluetooth module. Refer to "Replacing the bluetooth module". 10. Remove the memory module. Refer to "Replacing a memory module". 11. Remove the TV tuner card. Refer to "Replacing the TV tuner card". 12. Remove the WLAN card. Refer - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 43
Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base top cover. 19. Screw the hinge back to the LED panel. 20. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back. Removing the rear cover Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. 41 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 44
the screen surface from scratches or other damage. 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. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 45
Chapter 8. Replacing hardware Replacing the LED panel To replace the LED panel 1. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to" Removing the hinge cover" 2. Remove the hinge from the LED panel. Refer to" Removing the hinge from the LED panel" 3. Remove the rear cover. Refer to "Removing the rear cover". 4. - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 46
Hardware Maintenance Manual 8. Lift up the LED panel. 9. Align and then put the new LED panel back. 10. Connect the LED and camera cables back to the invert - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47
7. Lift up the invert board. Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 8. Align and then screw the new invert board back. 9. Align and then screw the panel bracket back. 10. Align and slide the rear cover back. 11. Screw the LED panel back to the hinge. 12. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back. - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 48
was included with the 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. To replace the keyboard 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49
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. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 51
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52
according to the instructions and requirements described in the manuals included with your computer. Lenovo will not assume responsibility for any loss incurred except those resulting from installation or operations carried out by Lenovo professional service staff. Lenovo has made every attempt - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 53
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. The manual included with your computer is protected by copyright laws and rules
Contents
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Contents
Chapter 1. About this manual
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Important
Safety Information
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Using eSupport
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Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs ..2
Chapter 2. Safety information
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General safety
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Electrical safety
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Safety inspection guide
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Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
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Grounding requirements
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Safety notices
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Chapter 3. General information
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Speciļ¬cations
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Chapter 4. General Checkout
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Problem determination tips
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Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility
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Starting the Setup Utility program
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Viewing and changing settings
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Using passwords
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Using Device
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Selecting a startup device
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Exiting from the Setup Utility program
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