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Contents
Chapter 1. About this manual ................................................ 1
Chapter 2. Safety information ................................................ 3
Chapter 3. General information ...........................................11
Chapter 4. General Checkout ...............................................12
Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility ......................................15
Important Safety Information ...................................................................... 1
General safety ....................................................................................................... 3
Electrical safety .................................................................................................... 4
Safety inspection guide ................................................................................... 6
Grounding requirements ............................................................................... 7
Safety notices ........................................................................................................ 8
Specifications ..................................................................................................... 11
Problem determination tips ...................................................................... 13
Starting the Setup Utility program ......................................................... 15
Viewing and changing settings ................................................................ 15
Using passwords .............................................................................................. 16
Using Device ...................................................................................................... 18
Selecting a startup device ........................................................................... 19
Exiting from the Setup Utility program ................................................ 20
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1. About this manual ... 1 Important Safety Information ... 1 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs .. 2 Chapter 2. Safety information ... 3 General safety ... 3 Electrical safety ... 4 Safety inspection guide ... 6 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices ...
  • Page 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index...21 Power Supply Problems ... 21 Beep symptoms ... 22 POST error codes ... 22 Undetermined problems ... 23 Chapter 7. Locations ...24 Locating components and connectors ... 24 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware ...31 General information ...
  • Page 3: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    IdeaCentre H 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. This manual includes a complete FRU part number listing for each machine type and model listed on the cover.
  • Page 4: Important Information About Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus

    Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers 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.
  • Page 5: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    Safety information This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance.
  • Page 6: Electrical Safety

    Hardware Maintenance Manual • Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes. • After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective.
  • Page 7 • If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits, observe the following precautions: – Ensure that another person, familiar with the power-off controls, is near you. Remember: Another person must be there to switch off the power, if necessary.
  • Page 8: Safety Inspection Guide

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 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 9: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.
  • Page 10: Safety Notices

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the the language of English. DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
  • Page 11 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 battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 12 Hardware Maintenance Manual 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. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 13: Chapter 3. General Information

    General information 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 IdeaCentre H3 This section lists the physical specifications. Environment Electrical input Air temperature: Operating: 10°...
  • Page 14: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout Attention The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Data or programs can be overwritten if you select an incorrect drive.
  • Page 15: Problem Determination Tips

    5. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or a main menu on the display. If you did not receive the correct response, proceed to step 6. If you do receive the correct response, proceed to step 7. 6. Look at the following conditions and follow the instructions: •...
  • Page 16 Hardware Maintenance Manual Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution.
  • Page 17: Chapter 5. Using The Setup Utility

    Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating-system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program. Starting the Setup Utility program To start the Setup Utility program, do the following: 1.
  • Page 18: Using Passwords

    Hardware Maintenance Manual keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the right side of each screen. Using passwords By using the Setup Utility program, you can set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer and data. See “Starting the Setup Utility program.
  • Page 19: User Password

    password. However, to change any configuration settings, you must use your supervisor password. Setting, changing, and deleting a Supervisor password To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: Note: A password can be any combination of up to ten characters (A- Z, a-z, and 0-9).
  • Page 20: Using Device

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 1. Start the Setup Utility program (See ”Starting the Setup Utility program”.) 2. From the Setup Utility program menu, selet Set Power-On Password and press Enter. 3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the new password, and press Enter.
  • Page 21: Selecting A Startup Device

    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.
  • Page 22: Exiting From The Setup Utility Program

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Exiting from the Setup Utility program When you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you might have to press Esc several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save changes and Exit before you exit.
  • Page 23: Chapter 6. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    Symptom-to-FRU Index The Symptom-to-FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. Always begin with Chapter 4, “General Checkout, ” on page 13. This index can also be used to help you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer. If you are unable to correct the problem using this index, go to “Undetermined problems”...
  • Page 24: Beep Symptoms

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 3 beeps Base memory read/write test error POST error codes Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options.
  • Page 25: Undetermined Problems

    Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a master and the optical drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time.
  • Page 26: Chapter 7. Locations

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Locating components and connectors The following illustrations will help you to locate the various components and connectors in your computer.
  • Page 27: Front View

    Computer cover Power supply Motherboard Chassis Optical disk drive bay Optical disk drive Vent Heatsink Hard disk drive Hard disk drive bay Front bezel Card reader (Selected models) Audio & USB connectors Front view The following illustrations show the location of connectors on the front of the computer.
  • Page 28: Rear View

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Power switch Card reader modules (Selected models) Optical drive Headphone connector Microphone connector USB ports (2) Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. (If the rear view configuration in this chapter is different from your actual computer, the rear view configuration of your actual computer should be taken as final and binding) Voltage selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch)
  • Page 29 HDMI connector USB connectors (4) Ethernet connector Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector PCI Express x1 adapter connector PCI Express x16 graphics adpter connector Voltage selection switch (Some models are equipped with this switch) Power connector PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector HDMI connector On-board VGA connector...
  • Page 30: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Microphone connector Audio line-out connector Audio line-in connector PCI Express x1 adapter connector PCI Express x16 graphics adpter connector Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.
  • Page 31 PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Memory connectors Battery Microprocessor Rear audio connectors Ethernet and USB connectors USB connectors On-board VGA connector HDMI port PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors PCI Express x 1 adapter connector PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Battery Memory connectors Microprocessor...
  • Page 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual Rear audio connectors Ethernet and USB connectors USB connectors On-board VGA connector HDMI port PS/2 mouse and keyboard connectors PCI Express x 1 adapter connector PCI Express x 16 graphics adapter connector Battery Memory connectors Microprocessor...
  • Page 33: Chapter 8. Replacing 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 34: Removing The Computer Cover

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Removing the computer cover Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. To remove the computer cover: 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.
  • Page 35: Removing The Front Bezel

    Chapter 8. Replacing hardware Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Note For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.
  • Page 36: Replacing The Optical Drive

    “Important safety information” in the 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...
  • Page 37 To replace the optical drive 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”. 3. Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical disk bay to the chassis. 4.
  • Page 38: Replacing A Memory Module

    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 a memory module: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
  • Page 39: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    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 hard disk drive 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
  • Page 40 Hardware Maintenance Manual 4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the hard disk bay to the chassis. 5. Slide out and then lift up the hard disk drive bay, disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive.
  • Page 41: Replacing The System Fan

    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 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware...
  • Page 42 Hardware Maintenance Manual To replace the system fan: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”. 3. Remove the optical disk drive. Refer to “Replacing the optical disk drive”. 4.
  • Page 43: Replacing The Heat Sink

    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 heatsink: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
  • Page 44: Replacing The Cpu

    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 an CPU 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
  • Page 45 Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides. 7. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Note a. Note the orientation of the notches This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board.
  • Page 46 Hardware Maintenance Manual 9. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, remove the protective cover 10. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Important To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the socket.
  • Page 47: Replacing The Graphic Card

    13. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe). 14. Install all the relative parts back. 15. Reattach all the cables back to the motherboard. 16.
  • Page 48: Replacing The Audio & Usb Connectors

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the audio & USB connectors To replace the audio & USB connectors: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”. 3. Remove the graphic card. Refer to “Replacing the graphic card”. 4.
  • Page 49: Replacing The Motherboard

    Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 4. Remove the data cable from the motherboard. 5. Slide the card reader module out of chassis. 6. Align then insert the new card reader module and screw it in. 7. Reconnect the data cable to the motherboard. 8.
  • Page 50: Replacing The Power Supply

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 6. Remove the system fan. Refer to “Replacing the system fan”. 7. Remove the heatsink. Refer to “Replacing the heatsink”. 8. Remove the graphic card. Refer to “Replacing the graphic card”. 9. Remove the CPU. Refer to “Replacing the CPU”. 10.
  • Page 51 Chapter 8. Replacing hardware 5. Remove the system fan. Refer to “Replacing the system fan”. 6. Remove the heatsink. Refer to “Replacing the heatsink”. 7. Remove the memory module. Refer to “Replacing a memory module”. 8. Remove the graphic card. Refer to “Replacing the graphic card”. 9.
  • Page 52: Replacing The Keyboard

    Hardware Maintenance Manual 12. Slide then lift the Power supply out of chassis. 13. Align then insert the new Power supply and screw it in. 14. Install all the relative parts back and reattach all the cables back. 15. Install back the fromt bezel and computer cover. Replacing the keyboard To replace the keyboard: 1.
  • Page 53: Replacing The Mouse

    4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector. Replacing the mouse To replace the mouse: 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.
  • Page 54: Chapter 9. Additional Service Information

    Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information This 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 and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control...
  • Page 55: Appendix. Statement

    Thanks 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 according to instructions and requirements described in the manuals included with your computer.
  • Page 56 Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. in the United States and/or other jurisdictions. The table above includes the logo and registered trademarks of Lenovo and its partners. Other registered trademarks mentioned in all the manuals included with your computer belong to the specific company respectively.

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