Selecting a startup device ..Replacing the motherboard..Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . . Chapter 9. General information ..45 Chapter 6.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo H500s computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products.
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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 H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com – 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 H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
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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 H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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).
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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.
Network Setup press the Enter key, then select Onboard Ethernet Support or LAN Boot Agent. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled and press the Enter key. 5. Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu.
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: •...
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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. Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. Memory card reader (selected models only) 6. Optical Drive (selected models only) 3. USB connectors 7. Hard disk drive indicator 4. Optical drive eject button 8. Microphone connector Attention: The effective range of the Built-in IR Emitter is 10 feet (3m). Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the rear of the computer. Lenovo H500s 1. USB 3.0 connector 6. Audio connectors 7. Power connector 2. WiFi antenna (selected models only) 3.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 1. Heat-sink and CPU fan 3. Optical disk drive and bay 2. System board 4. Hard disk drive Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the front of the motherboard. Lenovo H500s 1. System fan header 9. Clear CMOS jumper 2.
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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.
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.
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Step 5. To reinstall the computer cover: Line up the computer cover with the chassis then slide it back. Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the screws.
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical disk drive bay to the chassis. Step 7. Slide out the optical disk drive bay, then lift it up. Step 8. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Step 9.
Step 8. Slide out the hard disk drive bay, then lift it up. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. Step 9. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the bay. Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 10. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. Step 11. Install the new hard disk drive: Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay. Attach the data and power cables to the new hard disk drive.
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the adapter: 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. Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 2. Disconnect the power cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 3. Install the new adapter: Connect the power cables to the connectors on the motherboard. Replacing the graphic card To replace the graphic card: Step 1.
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Slide then insert the new graphic card to the same connector on the motherboard. Reattach the metal bracket back into position and secure the graphic card to the chassis with the screw. Step 8. Reattach the computer cover. Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing the microprocessor fan To replace the microprocessor fan: 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.
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. Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 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 “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4.
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 5. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card. Step 6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the Wi-Fi card to the motherboard. Step 7. Pull the Wi-Fi card upward to remove it from the card port. Step 8.
Step 9. Remove the microprocessor fan. Refer to “Replacing the microprocessor fan”. Step 10. Remove the heat-sink. Refer to “Replacing the heat-sink”. Step 11. Remove the graphic card. Refer to “Replacing the graphic card”. Step 12. Remove the TV-Tuner card. Refer to “Replacing the TV-Tuner card”. Lenovo H500sHardware Maintenance Manual...
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All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Step 13. Remove the Wi-Fi card. Refer to “Replacing the Wi-Fi card”. Step 14. Disconnect the all cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 15. Remove the 6 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis. Step 16.
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