Selecting a startup device ..Replacing the camera module ..Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . . Replacing the LCD panel module-None Touch . . Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . 19 Chapter 9.
Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo All-In-One Y910 computer 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. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential hazards posed by these products. Each computer, 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. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer 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 outlets. 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. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This chapter provides general information that applies to all computer models covered by this manual. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo All-In-One Y910 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 characters (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: •...
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. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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8. Mic connector 3. Power button 9. USB 3.0 connector 4. USB 3.0 connector 10. USB 3.0 connector/USB power off charging connector 5. USB 3.0 connector 11. Optical drive eject button 6. Memory card reader ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the rear of the computer. 1. HDMI-in connector 5. Ethernet connector 2. USB 2.0 connector 6. Power connector 3. USB 2.0 connector 7. Security cable slot 4. HDMI-out connector 8.
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24. Rear I/O bracket 9. Graphic card holder 25. Rear I/O board 10. Speaker system 26. EMI cover 27. Motherboard 11. System fan 12. Wi-Fi card 28. Main frame 13. Camera module 29. LCD panel ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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14. Microphone 30. Front cover 15. Power switch board 31. Bottom cover 16. Stand base Chapter 7 Locating connectors, controls and components...
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28. Battery 13. Rear I/O connector 29. DisplayPort connector 30. Power supply unit connector 14. ODD SATA connector 15. ODD power connector 31. Solid state drive slot 16. HDD SATA connector 32. Backlight connector ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Remove any media from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug the cord from electrical outlet, and then disconnect the power cord from the connector on the computer, ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware 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 touch 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 touch 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 touch screen from scratches or other damage.
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Reinstall the graphic card holder. Slide in the graphic card module into position and secure it to the chassis by fastening the screw in the graphic card holder. Step 11. Reattach the right rear cover. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware 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 touch 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 touch 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 touch 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 touch screen from scratches or other damage.
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Step 6. Locate the optical removal notch, and then push the optical drive out using a screw driver . Step 7. Push a small iron stick (paper clip) into the small hole on the optical drive bezel so that the disk springs out as shown.
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 8. Remove the optical drive. Refer to Replacing the optical drive. Step 9. Remove the seven screws that secure the middle cover to the chassis. Step 10. Lift up and remove the middle cover as shown. Chapter 8 Replacing hardware...
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 13. Remove the four screws that secure rear I/O board to the bracket, and then slide the rear I/O board out. Step 14. To install the new rear I/O module: Align the holes in the new I/O board with the ones in the bracket. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware 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.
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 touch 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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Attention: Place the heat-sink upside down on a flat surface to prevent thermal grease from contaminating other components. Attention: Use an alcohol pad to wipe the thermal grease off the CPU. Step 15. To install the new heat-sink: ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware 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.
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Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. Refer to Locating connectors, controls and components to locate the various connectors. Step 4.
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 17. Remove the camera module. Refer to Replacing the camera module. Step 18. Remove the screw that secures the side I/O cover to the chassis, and then remove the side I/O cover. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 19. Remove the eleven one screws that secure the main frame to the LCD panel. Step 20. Pull the front cover in the directions as shown until the LCD panel and front cover are separated. Step 21. Disconnect the LVDS cables from the connectors on the LCD panel. Step 22.
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Connect the LVDS and speaker system cables to the corresponding connectors on the motherboard. Step 23. Reattach the EMI cover, system fan, power switch board, rear I/O module, stand holder, middle cover, optical drive, hard disk drive, graphic card, rear covers and stand base. ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Chapter 9. FRU lists This chapter lists the information on the field replaceable units (FRUs) for ideacentre All-In-One Y910 desktop computers. 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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AIO Y910 IO/B cable CABLE 01AJ796 AIOY910 Power Switch Board CARDPOP 01AJ795 AIOY910 REAR IO Board CARDPOP 01EF492 Slide Door Left,Y910-27I DOOR 00XH608 USB Calliope KB BK JPN DT_KYB 01EF508 Rear IO Shielding,Y910-27I SHIELD ideacentre All-In-One Y910 Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual...