Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo C260 All-In-One computer 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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– 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. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potential hazards posed by these products. Each computer, 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 C260 All-In-One PC 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 outlets. 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. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware 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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Administrator Password if you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers. After you set an Administrator Password, a password prompt is displayed every time you access the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program. If both the Administrator and Power-On Password are set, you can type either password. However, you must use your Administrator Password to change any configuration settings.
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 characters (a-z and 0-9).
Select 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. Notes: a.
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 C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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://support.lenovo.com. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
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. Locate the connector for the power cord. Refer to “Rear view”. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 3. Disconnect the failing power adapter from the computer. Step 4. To install the new power adapter: Connect the new power adapter to the same connector. Chapter 7 Replacing hardware...
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Use a flat head screw driver to remove the stand cover as shown. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer stand to the rear cover. Step 6. Slide out the computer stand as shown. Step 7. To install the new computer stand: Line up the computer stand with the mounting hole on the rear cover and slide it into position. Secure the new computer stand to the rear cover with the 2 screws.
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 touch screen from scratches or other damage.
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Step 5. Lift up the rubbers that protect the 2 screws, remove the 2 screws that secure the rear cover to the front bezel. Step 6. The rear cover and front bezel are pinned together, use a plastic flat-head screwdriver, insert to the gap in-between the rear cover and the front bezel, slide the screwdriver along the bottom edge to loose it, then lift up the rear cover as shown.
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the rear cover, refer to “Removing the rear cover”. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 5. Slide out the optical drive as shown. Step 6. Use a small flat head screwdriver to press and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk. Step 7. Separate the cover from the defective optical drive. Step 8.
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 C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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.
Reattach the rear cover, stand and stand cover. Replacing the speaker system Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the rear cover. To replace the speaker system: Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Reattach the rear cover, stand and stand cover. Replacing the indicator board [A60110] Error in document "D:\All Pros\C260\HMM\Lenovo C260 Hardware Maintainence Manual.ditamap" on reference (topicref) element at line 81: Unable to open document "D:\All Pros\C260\HMM\Replacing the indicator board.dita" Replacing the power switch board Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the rear cover.
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the rear cover. Refer to "Removing the rear cover". Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Disconnect the power cable from the connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the system fan to the rear cover. Step 7. Lift up the system fan to remove it. Step 8. To install the new system fan: Line up the new system fan with the mounting holes on the rear cover and place it into position.
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Insert the notched end of the Wi-Fi card into the card port on the new motherboard and secure it with the screw. Connect the antenna cable(s) to the Wi-Fi card. Connect all the cables to the new motherboard. Step 12. Reattach the rear cover, stand and stand cover. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the heat-sink Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the rear cover. To replace the heat-sink: 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.
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the rear cover. Refer to “Removing the rear cover”. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Remove the 2 screws that secure the camera to the front bezel. Step 6. Gently slide out the camera and disconnect the cable from the camera. Step 7. To install the new camera: Connect the data cable to the new camera. Line up the holes in the new camera with the mounting holes on the front bezel and secure the new camera with the 2 screws.
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Disconnect the 2 cables from the converter board. Step 6. Remove the screw that secures the converter board to the bracket. Step 7. Lift up the converter board to remove it. Step 8. To install the new converter board: Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Line up the holes in the new converter board with the mounting holes on the bracket and secure the new converter board with the screw. Connect the 2 cables to the new converter board. Step 9. Reattach the rear cover and secure it with the screws. Replacing the LED panel Note: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the rear cover.
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Step 7. Disconnect the LVDS and converter cables from the connector on the LED panel. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 8. Remove the 7 screws that secure the LED panel to the front bezel. The LED panel is glued to the front bezel, gently remove the LED panel from the front bezel. Step 9. Remove the 4 screws that secure the LED panel to the bracket to separate the LED panel from the bracket.
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Step 11. Reattach the converter board, camera, rear cover, stand and stand cover. Lenovo C260 All-In-One PC Hardware Maintenance Manual...