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Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo Erazer X310 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 Erazer X310 Hardware 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 Erazer X310 Hardware 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 Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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. This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo Erazer X310 This section lists the physical specifications. Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10°...
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.
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, 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 Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu, select the Startup option.
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: •...
2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if connected or installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Extended video memory c. External Cache d. External Cache RAM e. Hard disk drive f. Disk drive Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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. Chapter 6 Symptom-to-FRU Index...
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LPC debug connector SPI debug connector Clear CMOS jumper Solid state disk power connector Front audio connector SATA connectors (4) PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) eSATA connector System fan header Power fan header Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Refer to “Locating connectors on the rear of the computer”. Step 4. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Slide the computer cover out to remove it. Removing the front bezel Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To remove the front bezel: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 2.
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace a hard disk drive: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 3. Lift up the plastic handle and slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay. Step 4. Remove the hard disk drive from the plastic bracket as shown. Step 5. Line up the new hard disk drive with the plastic bracket and snap it into position. Step 6.
Remove the screw that secures the graphics card fixing bracket and lift the bracket up. Step 3. Remove the screw that secures the graphics latch to the chassis and open it. Step 4. Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Push the pin to unlock the graphics card , and then lift up the graphics card to remove it. Step 6. To install the new graphics card: Attach the new graphics card to the same adapter connector. Connect the power cables to the new graphics card. Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the screw.
“Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the microprocessor fan to the heat-sink and lift up the microprocessor fan to remove it. Step 7. To install the new microprocessor fan: Line up the new microprocessor fan with the heat-sink and secure it to the heat-sink with 4 screws.
Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 5. Remove the microprocessor fan. Refer to “Replacing the microprocessor fan”. Step 6. Remove the heat-sink. Refer to “Replacing the heat-sink”. Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 7. To remove the microprocessor from the system board, press then slide the small handle out to spring it up. and open the retainer. Attention: Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handing the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe). Step 13. Reattach the heat-sink, microprocessor fan, computer cover. Replacing the Wi-Fi card Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
To replace the Wi-Fi 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. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3.
Step 15. Reattach the computer cover. 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. Lenovo Erazer X310 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• 1– identifies parts that are fairly simple to replace, requiring few or no tools. • 2– identifies parts that are slightly more difficult to replace. • N-identifies parts that are not to be replaced by the customer. Description Lenovo P/N CRU ID Haswell & Haswell-Refresh 1100783 I I7-4770 3.4/1600/8/1150 84 CPU...