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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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 2
the system fan 34 Replacing the heatsink 35 Replacing the bluetooth module 36 Replacing a memory module 37 Replacing the 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 3
manual 1Chapter 1. About this manual This 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 écuter les instructions. Lesen Sie - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 4
Hardware Maintenance Manual Using eSupport For Key Commodities (Examples - hard disk drive, system board, microprocessor, LCD, and memory) •• eSupport can be the Refine results field, select Service parts; then click the entry for your machine type. The list of service parts by description, with - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 5
to be ready 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 6
Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information 2 This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a 4. Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles; this action removes the strain from the muscles in your back. Do not attempt to lift any - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 7
•• After service, reinstall instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test power before: - Performing a mechanical inspection - Working near power supplies - Removing - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 8
. The surface 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 9
and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses problem. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: •• Electrical hazards, especially primary power hardware The guide consists of a series of steps presented in a checklist. Begin the checks with the power off, and the power - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 10
Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic black 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 11
one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables. •• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage. •• Disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunications systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 13
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 14
Hardware Maintenance 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 15
Power-On Self-Test to Enhanced. • Before replacing any 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 - 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
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 not displayed until you used to perform various tasks are displayed on the bottom of each screen. 15 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 18
Hardware 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 19
twice to clear the Administrator password. A setup notice will display that changes have been saved. 3. Select OK. 4. Select Save changes and Exit. Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, you cannot start the Setup Utility program until a valid password is typed from the keyboard. Setting - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 20
Hardware Maintenance Manual Power-On Password, do the following: 1. From the Security menu, select Set Power twice to clear the Power-On password. A used without device driver support. To set Select USB Setup/USB Legacy Support. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled Drive Setup, Video Setup, Audio Setup and - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 21
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 startup from any boot device - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 22
Hardware Maintenance Manual Symptom-to-FRU Index 6 test but did receive a POST error message diagnose the POST error message first. • If you did not receive any error message look for a description of your error symptoms in the first part of this index. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 23
some options. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations. • Checks some basic system-board operations • Checks the memory operation • Starts the video operation • Verifies that the boot drive is working If the POST detects a problem, an error - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 24
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 25
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 13 23 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 26
Hardware Maintenance Manual 4 Hinge cover 5 Hinge cable cover 6 Speaker L/R cover 7 Hinge 8 Base top cover 9 Motherboard cover 10 Motherboard 11 Base bottom mylar 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 ( - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 27
21 CR2032 battery connector 22 SO-DIMM DDR3 socket 23 SATA data connector 24 SATA power connector 25 System fan connector 26 Hinge cable connector 27 RT2482 Scaler IC 28 Hinge LED connector Identifying parts on the motherboard(For AMD) The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 28
Hardware Maintenance Manual 1 TV-Jack Connector 2 DC-IN Jack 3 RJ45 4 HDMI-OUT 5 HDMI-IN 6 1394a Connector 7 USB Connector 8 USB Connector 9 Mini PCI-e Half height 10 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 - 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
, 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
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 attached to - 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 LED panel to the hinge. 1 2. Disconnect the hinge cable from the LED panel. 2 2 1 Removing the base top cover To remove the base top - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive 1. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Remove the hinge from LED panel. Refer to "Removing the hinge from LED panel" 3. Remove the base top cover. Refer to "Removing the base top cover." 4. Remove the motherboard cover - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 34
Hardware 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 35
back to the base bottom. 9. Connect the data and power cables back to the hard disk drive. 10. Screw back the motherboard cover and install the base top cover. 11. Screw the hinge back to the LED panel. 12. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back. Removing the hinge from the base bottom To - 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. Replacing the system fan To replace the system fan 1. Remove the hinge cover. Refer to "Removing the hinge cover." 2. Remove the hinge from LED panel. Refer to "Removing the hinge - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 37
system fan. Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 8. Align the 3 screw 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 38
Hardware Maintenance 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 cover back and install the base top cover. 9. Screw the hinge back to the LED panel. 10. Slide the hinge - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
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 hinge back to the LED panel. 10. Slide the hinge cover in then push it back. Replacing a memory module To replace a memory module 1. Remove - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 40
Hardware Maintenance Manual 5. Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module and gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket. Both memory modules can be removed by using the same procedure. 6. Align and then insert the new memory module - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 41
hardware 6. Remove the 2 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42
the hard disk" 6. Remove the system fan. Refer to "Replacing the system fan". 7. Remove the heatsink. Refer to "Replacing the heatsink". 8. Disconnect all the cables connect to the motherboard. 9. Remove the bluetooth module. Refer to "Replacing the bluetooth module". 10. Remove the memory module - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 43
. Install all related components back to the new motherboard and base bottom. 18. 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 44
Hardware Maintenance Manual To remove the rear cover: Note For this procedure, it helps to place the LED panel face-down on a soft flat surface. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the screen surface from scratches or other damage. 1. Remove any media ( - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 45
cover". 4. Remove the 10 screws that secure the LED panel to the LED panel bracket. 5. Disconnect the two LED cables from the panel front bezel. 6. Lift up the LED panel bracket slowly and turn the LED panel bracket over towards you. 7. Disconnect the LED and camera cables from the invert board. 43 - 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 board. 11. Align then screw the LED panel bracket back. 12. Connect the two LED cables to the panel front bezel. 13. Align and slide the - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47
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. Replacing the camera To replace the camera 1. Remove - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 48
, 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 the drives, shut down your - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49
, 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 mouse: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down your - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 51
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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52
Hardware Maintenance Manual Statement A 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 - Lenovo IdeaCentre A300 | IdeaCentre A300 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 53
or comments, please visit the consumer support website at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Lenovo is a registered trademark of Lenovo. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies. Intel Inside is a registered trademark of Intel. AMD, the AMD Arrow logo
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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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