This manual contains service and reference information for IdeaCentre 710 desktop 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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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.
– 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.
• 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.
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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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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.
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: •...
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: •...
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you can install later. The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the front of the motherboard. 1. 12V power connector 12. Front panel header 2. Microprocessor and heat sink 13. Front USB connector 3. Microprocessor fan header 14.
Replacing the keyboard and mouse Note: Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either front or at the rear of the computer. To replace the keyboard: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.
Step 5. Slide the computer cover out to remove it. Step 6. 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. Removing the top front bezel Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
Step 4. Reattach the computer cover. 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. Remove the front top bezel.
Step 6. Disconnect the data cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 7. Remove the screw that secures the front USB/card reader/audio module to the chassis. Step 8. Slide out the front USB/card reader/audio module out of chassis. Step 9. Install the new front USB/card reader/audio module: Slide the front USB/card reader/audio module in and secure it with screw.
Step 3. Disconnect the power board cable from the connector on the motherboard. Step 4. Push the locking pins outward to release the power board, then slide it out. Step 5. Attach the new power board assembly, secure it with the locking pins. Step 6.
Step 4. Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Make sure that the notch on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. Step 5.
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. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and slide the drive bay into place. Step 7.
Step 8. Install the new Wi-Fi card: Line up the new Wi-Fi card, then insert it into the same card port. Secure the Wi-Fi card to the motherboard with the screw. Connect the 2 antenna cables to the new Wi-Fi card. Step 9.
To replace an optical drive: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”. Step 3. Remove the top front bezel. Refer to “Removing the top front bezel”. Step 4.
Remove the screw that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis , open the card latch. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis. Remove the screw that secures the graphic card fixing bracket , remove the bracket. Press the locking pin to release the graphic card , then pull the card out of the connector.
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Step 2. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis and open it. 1 2 3 Step 3. Remove the TV-Tuner card by pulling it straight out of the connector. Step 4. Install the new TV-tuner into the same connector. Step 5.
Replacing the Power supply Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the Power supply: 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 6. Disconnect the power cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 7. Slide then lift the Power supply out of chassis. Step 8. Install the new power supply: Line up the holes on the new power supply with mounting holes on the rear of the chassis and secure it to the chassis with the 4 screws.
Step 5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. 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.
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Step 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the heat-sink to the motherboard. Step 7. Lift up the heat-sink to remove it. Step 8. Install the new heat-sink: Line up the screws on the new heat-sink with mounting holes on the motherboard and secure it with the 4 screws.
Reconnect the microprocessor fan power cable to the connector on the motherboard. Step 9. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing the CPU Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the CPU: 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 8. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor. Step 9. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.
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To replace the motherboard: 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.
• 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. Lenovo Malibu2.0 ideacentre710-25ISH Service Parts Listing MT:90ED FRU P/N...