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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual aideaideaCentreidea Machine Types: 90AM...
  • Page 2 “Safety information” on page 3 and Appendix A “Notices” on page 101. First Edition (January 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2013. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ....Enabling ErP compliance mode ..Lenovo Support Web site ..Changing the BIOS settings before installing a new operating system.
  • Page 4 Index....BIOS levels ....Flash update procedures ..Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    This manual is intended only for trained service personnel who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo computer product, be sure to read Chapter 2 “Safety information” on page 3. Chapter 7 “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 59 and Chapter 11 “Additional service information” on page 97 are not specific to any machine type.
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 8 (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Voltage-Selection Switch

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on the computer. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet.

  • Page 10: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish 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 12 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. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. • Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas. •...
  • Page 16 O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 20 • l'exposer à des températures supérieures à 100°C, • chercher à la réparer ou à la démonter. Ne pas mettre la pile à la poubelle. Pour la mise au rebut, se reporter à la réglementation en vigueur. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ATTENTION: Si des produits à laser (tels que des unités de CD-ROM, de DVD-ROM, des unités à fibres optiques, ou des émetteurs) sont installés, prenez connaissance des informations suivantes : • Ne retirez pas le carter. En ouvrant l'unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM, vous vous exposez au rayonnement dangereux du laser.
  • Page 22 Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren. Die Batterie nicht: • mit Wasser in Berührung bringen. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • über 100 C erhitzen. • reparieren oder zerlegen. Die örtlichen Bestimmungen für die Entsorgung von Sondermüll beachten. ACHTUNG: Bei der Installation von Lasergeräten (wie CD-ROM-Laufwerken, DVD- aufwerken, Einheiten mit Lichtwellenleitertechnik oder Sendern) Folgendes beachten: •...
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 26 • Riscaldarla ad una temperatura superiore ai 100 gradi C (212 gradi F) • Smontarla, ricaricarla o tentare di ripararla Le batterie usate vanno smaltite in accordo alla normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82 e successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com ATTENZIONE: Quando vengono installati prodotti laser (quali CD-ROM, unità DVD-ROM, unità a fibre ottiche o trasmittenti), tener presente quanto segue: • Non rimuovere gli sportelli. L'apertura di un'unità laser può determinare l'esposizione a radiazioni laser pericolose.
  • Page 28 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 29 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: • No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica.
  • Page 30 • No quite las cubiertas. Si quita las cubiertas del producto láser, podría quedar expuesto a radiación láser peligrosa. Dentro del dispositivo no existe ninguna pieza que requiera servicio técnico. • Si usa controles o ajustes o realiza procedimientos que no sean los especificados aquí, podría exponerse a radiaciones peligrosas. PELIGRO Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Algunos productos láser tienen incorporado un diodo láser de clase 3A o clase 3B. Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Cuando se abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser.
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 3. General Information

    Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency range: 50/60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac – High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50/60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 34: Lenovo Support Web Site

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following: • Drivers and software •...

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom – Do diagnostics indicate a failure? – What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
  • Page 36 7. Have the same configuration options set in the system 8. Have the same setup for operating-system-controlled files Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem is not described here, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problems.

  • Page 38: Accessing Control Panel On The Windows 8 Operating System

    If this does not correct the problem, continue with the next step. 6. Run the diagnostic program. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for more information. • If the diagnostic program detects a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • If you are unable to run the diagnostic program, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. See “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for more information. • If the diagnostic program does not detect a hardware failure, continue with the next step.

  • Page 40: No Audio In Windows

    • Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. See Microsoft Windows help system for more information. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 41: Cd Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 42: Dvd Problems

    • Try a lower screen resolution or color depth. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 43: Intermittent Problems

    (one to five hard disk drives) or the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter is installed. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30. Chapter 5...

  • Page 44: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing Device Problems

    If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30. Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Select your symptom from the following list: •...
  • Page 45 See “Enabling or disabling a device” on page 55. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 46: Monitor Problems

    If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 47: Networking Problems

    ➙ Advanced Settings. Then click the Monitor tab and select a new refresh rate. • See your operating system documentation or help for further information on monitor settings. If these actions do not correct the problem, your monitor might need service. See “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for details.
  • Page 48 Symptom: The adapter stops working for no apparent reason. Action: The network driver files may be corrupt or missing. Update the driver by referring to the “Solution” description for the procedure to make sure that the correct device driver is installed. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: A Wireless Lan Problem

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com The Wake on LAN feature is not working Symptom: The Wake on LAN (WOL) feature is not working. Actions: • Make sure that WOL is enabled in the BIOS Setup Utility program. • If it is, check with your LAN administrator for the necessary settings. If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection fails or errors occur Symptom: If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and you use a speed of 1000 Mbps, the connection...

  • Page 50: Option Problems

    Bluetooth, a PIM item sent from the Windows 7 operating system might be saved as a file with the extension .contact. Option problems Use this information to diagnose problems with Lenovo hardware options that do not have their own troubleshooting information. Select your symptom from the following list: •...

  • Page 51: Performance And Lockup Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 52: Excessive Number Of Fragmented Files

    2. Open the Windows Explorer and click Computer. 3. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 4. Click the Tools tab. 5. Click Optimize. 6. Click Optimize again to start a disk-defragmentation process. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 53: Printer Problems

    30. For step-by-step instructions on installing memory, see “Installing or replacing a memory module” on page 76. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 54: Software Problems

    • If you are unable to resolve the problem through other methods, uninstall the software program and reinstall it. If these actions do not correct the problem, you might need technical assistance. Contact your software manufacturer or see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for details. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Usb Problems

    For additional information, refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system. Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. Chapter 5...
  • Page 56 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility Program

    • Administrator Password • Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 58: Password Considerations

    3. Depending on the password type, select Set Power-On Password, Set Administrator Password, or Hard Disk Password. 4. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to set, change, or delete a password. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos)

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 54. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1.

  • Page 60: Selecting Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence

    The after power loss feature enables your computer to wake up when the power supply resumes after a sudden loss of electricity. To enable the after power loss feature, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 53. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Changing The Bios Settings Before Installing A New Operating System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ After Power Loss, and press Enter. 3. Select Power On and press Enter. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit.
  • Page 62 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Chapter 7. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    • Microprocessor(s) connection Check the power cord for continuity. Power cord Power-on switch Check the power-on switch for continuity. Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 64: Post Error Codes

    0164 Memory size decreased This error message is displayed when the memory size has decreased. Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com POST Error code POST Error message Description/Action 1762 This error message is displayed when a hard disk Configuration change has occurred drive or optical drive change has been made. Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 66: Miscellaneous Error Messages

    Intensity or color varies from left to right of characters 1. Display and color bars 2. Video adapter (if present) 3. System Board No power or fan not running 1. See “Hard disk drive boot error” on page 59. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Undetermined Problems

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Message/Symptom FRU/Action Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a 1. Diskette Drive known-good diagnostic diskette. 2. System Board 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank 1. Display or illegible display) 2.
  • Page 68 3. Turn on the power and the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter cards. If all devices and adapter cards have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Chapter 8. Locations

    DVI monitor connector Integrated cable lock (Kingston lock) slot Padlock loop VGA monitor connector USB connectors (USB ports 3 to 6) Optional serial port Microphone connector Ethernet connector Audio line-out connector Optional serial port Audio line-in connector © Copyright Lenovo 2013...

  • Page 70: Locating Major Frus And Crus

    FRU description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Heat sink and fan assembly Memory modules Front bezel Hard disk drive PCI card (installed in some models) PCI Express x16 graphics card slot System board Power supply assembly Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 71: Locating Parts On The System Board

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 67 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 4-pin power connector Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper Microprocessor...
  • Page 72 Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed on some models) Bay 2 - Primary hard disk drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive installed) Bay 3 - Secondary hard disk drive bay Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Chapter 9. Replacing Frus

    User Guide. To obtain a copy of the User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.

  • Page 74: Removing The Computer Cover

    4. Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as a padlock or an integrated cable lock. 5. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove it. Figure 6. Removing the computer cover Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the User Guide. To obtain a copy of the User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.

  • Page 76: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    To install or replace a PCI card, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 70. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 3. At the rear of the computer, remove the screw that secures the PCI card latch. Figure 9. Removing the screw that secures the PCI card latch 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: •...
  • Page 78 Note: If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, make sure the memory slot retaining clips are closed before you install the graphics card. 7. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: Replacing The Battery

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the User Guide. To obtain a copy of the User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration).

  • Page 80: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 72. 6. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following: Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com • If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot. Figure 14. Removing a memory module • If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Optical Drive

    3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 71. 4. Remove the three screws that secure the optical drive. Then, slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Figure 17. Removing the optical drive 5. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front and align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Then, install the three screws to secure the new optical drive in place.

  • Page 84: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    4. Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 66. 5. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 67. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 85 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com 6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b.

  • Page 86: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    4-pin power connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 67. 4. Lay the computer on its side and remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply assembly. Figure 21. Removing the screws for the power supply assembly Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Replacing The Microprocessor

    8. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 9. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
  • Page 88 8. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor. 9. Hold the new microprocessor by its sides and align the small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor socket. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Replacing The System Board

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the User Guide. To obtain a copy of the User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
  • Page 90 15. To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 90. The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling. To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following: Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the User Guide. To obtain a copy of the User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.
  • Page 92 SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 67. Then, locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new hard disk drive. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 93: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the User Guide. To obtain a copy of the User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.

  • Page 94: Completing The Parts Replacement

    2. Make sure that the cables are routed correctly. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference with closing the computer cover. 3. If you have removed the front bezel, reinstall it. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 71. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 95 8. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 53. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU). Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
  • Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 97: Chapter 10. Fru Lists

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 10. FRU lists This chapter lists the information on the field replaceable units (FRUs) for Lenovo desktop computer. Attention: Be sure to read and understand all the safety information before replacing any FRUs.
  • Page 98 DVD Recorder Rambo 8 - SATA 12XRAM WRITE for DOS 71Y5545 71Y5545 DVD Recorder Rambo 8 - SATA 12XRAM WRITE for DOS DVD Recorder Rambo 8 - SATA 12XRAM WRITE for DOS 71Y5545 DVD Recorder Rambo 8 - SATA 12XRAM WRITE for DOS 71Y5545 Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 HD7350 512M 64bit DVI+DP WIN8 ATX VIDEO CARD DVI_I(M)-VGA(F) adpater 54Y8255 MSI G605 512M DVI+DP WIN8 ATX Video Card 03T7096 54Y8255 DVI_I(M)-VGA(F) adpater Keyboard Lenovo Slim New F5 USB Keyboard-WIN8 54Y9494 Lenovo Slim New F5 USB Keyboard-WIN8 54Y9494 Mouse Lenovo Enhanced Optical USB Mouse 45J4889 45J4889...
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com FRU,SM_321BT_SIDE_PANEL,for brazil,Taipai IVY 20L 03T9960 03T9982 FRU,BELT,Sumba 20L FRU,WIRE_CLIP,Sumba 20L 03T9983 FRU,MB_RUBBER_01,Sumba 20L 03T9984 03T9985 FRU,MB_RUBBER_02,Sumba 20L Front main 41R6206 54Y8274 FRU Front I_O cable FRU SATA CABLE 54Y9929 54Y9948 FRU SATA CABLE Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Chapter 11. Additional Service Information

    “Using passwords” on page 53. Operating system password Note: This section applies only to computer models that have an operating system preinstalled from Lenovo. An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated.

  • Page 102: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From A Disc

    Note: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) with the system program updates to create a system-program-update disc. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc on the Windows 8 (64-bit) operating system, do the following: 1.

  • Page 103: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

  • Page 104: Power Management

    3. In the left panel, click Choose what the power buttons do. 4. In the Shutdown setting section, clear Turn on fast startup. Note: If the settings are unavailable, click Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Click Save changes. Lenovo H520e Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 106: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

  • Page 107: Index

    USB assembly, replacing PCI card front bezel installing, replacing front bezel, removing slots front bezel, reinstalling power supply assembly, replacing FRU locations Power-On, Password © Copyright Lenovo 2013...
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