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  • Page 1 IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 10087/3110...
  • Page 3 IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 10087/3110...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Exiting the Setup Utility program Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . 19 © Copyright Lenovo 2011 Hard disk drive boot error ..Power Supply Problems ...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    This manual contains service and reference information for IdeaCentre Q180 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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  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the computer covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
  • Page 10 Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges.

  • Page 11: Safety Inspection Guide

    – 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.

  • Page 12: Grounding Requirements

    • Avoid contact with other people while handling the part. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap.
  • Page 13 To Connect 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 5. Turn device ON. CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 45C1566 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer.
  • Page 14 ≥18 kg(37 lbs) ≥32 kg(70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg(121.2 lbs) CAUTION: 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.

  • Page 15: Chapter 3. General Information

    This section lists the physical specifications. Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C Transit: -20° to 55°C Humidity: Operating: 35% to 80% Transit: 20% to 93% (40°C) Altitude: 86KPa to 106KPa Electrical input: Input voltage: 90V-264V(AC) Input frequency: 47Hz-63Hz © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
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  • Page 17: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    • If the computer displays a POST error, go to “POST error codes”. • If the computer hangs and no error is displayed, continue at step 7. 7. If the test stops and you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 5. Using The Setup Utility

    • Do not use your name or your user name. • Do not use a common word or a common name. • Be significantly different from your previous password. Attention: Administrator and Power-On passwords are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2011...
  • Page 20 Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons from changing configuration settings. You might want to set an Administrator Password if you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers. After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed every time you access the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 21: Enabling Or Disabling A Device

    1. Start the Setup Utility program (See ”Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 13.) 2. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press the Enter key. 3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the password, and press the Enter key. 4.

  • Page 22: Selecting A Startup Device

    5. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu. Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the menu. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not boot from a device such as the CD/DVD-ROM drive disk or hard disk as expected, follow one of the procedures below.
  • Page 23 • If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the menu. When the Reset Without Saving window shows, select the Yes button, and then press the Enter key to exit the Setup Utility program. Chapter 5 Using the Setup Utility...
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  • Page 25: Chapter 6. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    • System Board Power Supply connectors • Microprocessor(s) connection Check the power cord. Check the power-on switch. © Copyright Lenovo 2011 FRU/Action Check the configuration and ensure the startup drive is in the boot sequence. Install an operating system on the boot drive.

  • Page 26: Post Error Codes

    POST error codes Each time you turn the computer on, it performs a series of tests to check that the system is operating correctly and that certain options are set. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following: •...

  • Page 27: Chapter 7. Locations

    The following illustration shows the location of controls and components on the front of the computer. 1. Power button 2. Hard disk drive indicator 3. Optical drive (selected models only) 4. Memory card reader © Copyright Lenovo 2011 5. USB ports (2) 6. Headphone connector 7. Microphone connector...
  • Page 28 Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. 1. SPDIF port 2. VGA connector 3. USB ports (5) IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. HDMI-out port 5. Ethernet connector 6. Power connector...

  • Page 29: Hardware Components

    Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 1. Computer cover 2. Hard disk drive 3. WLAN card 4. Memory module 5. Motherboard 6. Chassis 7. System fan and heatsink 8. Power button Chapter 7 Locations...
  • Page 30 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. 1.

  • Page 31: Chapter 8. Replacing Hardware

    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.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Optical Drive

    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.

  • Page 33: Removing The Computer Cover

    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.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    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.

  • Page 35: Replacing A Memory Module

    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.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Wlan Card

    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.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Cpu Heatsink And System Fan

    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.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Motherboard

    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.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Keyboard And Mouse

    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.

  • Page 40: Fru Lists

    Note: The mouse can be replaced using the same method. 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). •...
  • Page 41 Hard disk drives Hitachi HTS543225A7A384 5400RPM 250G HDD Seagate ST250LT003 5400RPM 7MM 250G HDD WD WD2500BPVT 5400RPM 250G HDD Hitachi HTS543232A7A384 5400RPM 320G HDD Seagate ST320LT020 5400RPM 7MM 320G HDD WD WD3200BPVT 5400RPM 320G HDD Seagate ST9500325AS 500G 9NB HDD HT HTS547550A9E384 5400RPM 500G HDD WD WD5000BPVT-24HXZ 5400RPM 500G HDD WD WD7500BPVT-24HXZ 5400RPM 750G HDD...
  • Page 42 Chassis Q180 Stand Q180 VESA Mount Small Q180 Main Chassis--TOP case module Q180 Main Chassis--BOTTOM case module Q180 ODD Chassis--TOP case module Q180 ODD Chassis--ODD BOTTOM case module BD Combo DVD Rambo DVD Rambo DVD Rambo Q180 ODD Connector Q180 VESA Mount Large System fan and heatsink Q180 Heat Sink and Fan Power button...

  • Page 43: Chapter 9. Additional Service Information

    • Resume On RTC Alarm: You can specify a date and time at which the computer will be turned on automatically. This can be either a single event , a daily event or a weekly event. • On LAN Wake Up: This feature allows LAN adapter card to wake the System. © Copyright Lenovo 2011...

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