(iii) cause reductions in system performance; (iv) cause additional heat or other damage; and (v) affect system data integrity. Lenovo and Intel have not tested, and do not warranty, the operation of the processor beyond its specifications. Lenovo and Intel have not tested, and do not warranty, the operation of other system components beyond their industry standard specifications.
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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. ideacentre Y900 Re 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. ideacentre Y900 Re 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. ideacentre Y900 Re 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 ideacentre Y900 Re 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 ideacentre Y900 Re 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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Front LED header LPC debug Power connector Mini PCI-E slot Front USB 3.0 slot PCI express X 1 adapter slots (5) Aux fan 1 PCI express X 16 adapter slot SATA connectors (4) System fan header ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Refer to “Front view of the chassis” and “Rear view of the chassis”. Step 4. Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector. Step 5.
Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 5. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing computer cover”. Step 6. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 7. Pull the out the front dust screen as shown. Step 8. Cleaning tips: Us a brush gently brush through the dust screen to remove the dust. If cleaning the dust screen with clean water, make sure you dry the dust screen completely before put it back.
Line up the new hard disk drive with the plastic bracket and snap it into position. Step 5. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and slide the drive bay into place. Step 6. Connect the power and signal cables to the new hard disk drive. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 7. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing an optical drive Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat,stable surface. To replace an optical drive: Step 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 2. Remove the front bezel.
“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. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 6. The system fan is locked to the computer case via plastic screw, use a knife cut off the plastic locking screws, then pull the rear system fan assembly out of computer case. Step 7. To install the new system fan: Line up the new system fan with the computer case and secure it to the computer case with locking screws by pulling the plastic screws through the locking hole.
Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. 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. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 7. Pull the Wi-Fi card upward to remove it from the card port. 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.
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Put the computer up side down, locate the top cover locking fin as shown. Use a flat head screw drivers to pry up the locking fin to release the top cover. Step 6. Slide the top cover outward to remove the top cover as shown. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 7. Reinstall the computer cover: Align the cover with the guide track on the computer case, then slide the cover in. Push the cover till it’s locking position. Press down the locking fin to secure the top cover. Step 8. Reattach the computer cover.
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Push the locking pin that locks the graphic card to the motherboard, then lift the card straight up to remove it. Step 7. To install the new graphics card: Attach the new graphics card to the same adapter connector. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Connect the power cables to the new graphics card. Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the locking pin. Step 8. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing the CPU Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the CPU: Step 1.
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Attention: Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handing the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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Reattach the memory module, Wi-Fi card, CPU, and the heat-sink to the new motherboard. Connect the all cables to the new motherboard. Attach the graphic card to the new motherboard. Step 15. Reattach the computer cover. ideacentre Y900 Re Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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. ideacentre Y900 RE-34ISZ Service Parts Listing MT: 90FK FruP/N Description BDPLANAR 00XK059...
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