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RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software–Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in...
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. See Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3. The Symptom-to-FRU Index and Additional Service Information chapters are not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all Lenovo computers.
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.
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Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition. v Do not use worn or broken tools and testers. v Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit. First, check that it has been powered-off. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
v Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
– Use the round ground-prong of the ac plug on ac-operated computers. Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: v English v Arabic v Brazilian/Portuguese v Chinese (simplified) v Chinese (traditional) v French v German v Hebrew v Italian v Korean v Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous.
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Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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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.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: v Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas.
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Radiação a laser quando aberto. Não olhe diretamente para o feixe a olho nu ou com instrumentos ópticos e evite exposição direta ao feixe. ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CUIDADO: Utilize procedimentos de segurança para levantar equipamentos. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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CUIDADO: O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar/desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. 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.
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3. Branchez les câbles d’interface sur des 3. Débranchez les câbles d’interface des connecteurs. connecteurs. 4. Branchez les cordons d’alimentation sur 4. Débranchez tous les câbles des unités. des prises. 5. Mettez les unités SOUS TENSION. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 33F8354), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d’un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
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L’interrupteur de contrôle d’alimentation de l’unité et l’interrupteur dubloc d’alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl’unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd’alimentation. Pour mettre l’unité hors tension, vous devez déconnectertous les cordons de la source d’alimentation. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. v Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß...
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Laserstrahlung auftreten. VORSICHT Einige Lasergeräte enthalten eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B. Beachten Sie Folgendes: Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden.
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l’installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. v Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
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Alcune unità laser contengono un diodo laser di Classe 3A o Classe 3B. Tener presente quanto segue: Aprendo l’unità vengono emesse radiazioni laser. Non fissare il fascio, non guardarlo direttamente con strumenti ottici ed evitare l’esposizione al fascio. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ATTENZIONE: Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l’apparecchiatura. ATTENZIONE: Il pulsante di controllo dell’alimentazione presente sull’unità e l’interruttore dell’alimentatore non disattivano l’alimentazione corrente fornita all’unità. E’ possibile che l’unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l’alimentazione dall’unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione.
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3. Conecte los cables de señal a los 3. Desconecte los cables de señal de los conectores. conectores. 4. Enchufe los cables de alimentación a las 4. Desconecte todos los cables de los tomas de corriente. dispositivos. 5. Encienda el dispositivo. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando sustituya una batería de litio, utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 33F8354 u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante. Si su sistema dispone de un módulo que contiene una batería de litio, reemplácelo sólo con el mismo tipo de módulo, del mismo fabricante. La batería contiene litio y puede explotar si no se utiliza, manipula o desecha correctamente.
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
The Lenovo Care program also contains information to help solve problems and get repair service or other technical assistance. The Lenovo Care program is preinstalled on most Lenovo 3000 J Series products. Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web.
Voltage switch setting: 115 V ac High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240V ac Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Voltage switch setting: 230 V ac Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximate): Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.158 kVA Maximum configuration: 0.213 kVA Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Machine types 8453, 8454, 8455, 8456, 8457, 8458, 8459, and 8460 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 325 mm (12.8 in.) Height: 107 mm (4.21 in.) Depth: 410 mm (16.14 in.) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.2 kg (18 lbs) Maximum configuration: 10.4 kg (23 lbs) Environment Air temperature:...
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7. Have the same configuration options set in the system 8. Have the same setup for the operating system control files Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
These diagnostics are not documented here. The latest version of the diagnostics program is available from http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. Type your machine type into the Use Quick path field and click Go to find the downloadable files that are specific to the computer.
Represents the type of error encountered. v DeviceID: Contains the component’s unit-ID which corresponds to either a fixed disk drive, removable media drive, serial or parallel port, processor, specific RIMM, or a device on the PCI bus. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
v Date: Contains the date when the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format. v ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to ensure the following: – Diagnostics were run on the specified date. –...
Quick and Full erase - hard drive The diagnostics program offers two hard drive format utilities: v Quick Erase Hard Drive v Full Erase Hard Drive The Quick Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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v Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard drive. v Destroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master and backup). v Destroys the partition table. v Provides messages that warn the user that this is a non-recoverable process. Chapter 5.
To view details of a failure or to view a list of test results, use the following procedure from any test category screen: 1. Press F3 to activate the log file. 2. Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or press F2 to print the file. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
4. When prompted to confirm the password, type the password again. If you type the password correctly, the password will be installed. To delete a previously set administrator/supervisor password, do the following: Note: When prompted for a password, you must type your administrator/ supervisor password. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
1. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Set Administrator Password orSet Supervisor Password and press Enter. A message will display that indicates the password has been disabled. 2. Press any key to continue. 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.
2. Adapter card 3. System board 000-039-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Flash update BIOS DMI data error procedures” on page 205 2. System board 000-195-XXX Information only BIOS Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file BIOS test halt, error threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 000-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called BIOS test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
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3. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 001-199-XXX 1. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page System test failed, cause unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test 3. Replace component under function test 001-250-XXX System board System ECC error Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-254-XXX System board 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX 001-257-XXX System DMA error 001-260-XXX System board 001-264-XXX System IRQ error 001-268-XXX 1. Device on IRQ1 System IRQ1 failure 2. System board 001-269-XXX 1. Device on IRQ2 System IRQ2 failure 2. System board 001-270-XXX 1.
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3. Video card, if installed 4. System board 005-031-XXX 1. Video cable Video Device Cable failure 2. Monitor 3. Video card, if installed 4. System board 005-032-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video Device Controller failure 2. System board Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-036-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video Register error 2. System board 005-038-XXX 1. Video card, if installed System BIOS extension failure 2. System board 005-040-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video IRQ failure 2. System board 005-195-XXX Information only Video Test aborted by user...
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Serial port Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary 011-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Serial port test halt, error threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 011-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Serial port test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash allocation failure update procedures” on page 205 3. Run memory test 4. System board 015-035-XXX 1. Remove USB device(s) and re-test USB port Reset condition detected 2. System board Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-036-XXX System board USB port Register error 015-040-XXX 1. Run setup and check for conflicts USB port IRQ failure 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update procedures” on page 205 3. System board 015-195-XXX Information only USB port Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary 015-196-XXX...
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PCI test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4. Replace the component under test Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 020-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure PCI test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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SCSI interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4. Replace the component under test Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure SCSI interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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No action Game Port interface Test Passed 080-XXX-XXX 1. Remove the game port device and Game Port interface Error re-test the system 080-195-XXX Information only Game Port interface Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 080-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Game Port interface test halt, error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 080-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Game Port interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
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1. See “Undetermined problems” on page Microprocessor test failed, cause unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures” on page 205 3. Replace component under function test 170-000-XXX No action Voltage Sensor(s) Test Passed Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-0XX-XXX 1. Flash system Voltage Sensor(s) failure 2. System board 170-195-XXX Information only Voltage Sensor(s) Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary 170-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Voltage Sensor(s) test halt, error threshold 2.
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1. Cache, if removable System Cache error 2. System board 3. Microprocessor 206-000-XXX No action Diskette Drive Test Passed 206-XXX-XXX 1. Diskette Drive Cable Diskette Drive error 2. Check power supply voltages 3. Diskette drive 4. System board Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 215-000-XXX No action CD-ROM Drive Test Passed 215-XXX-XXX 1. CD-ROM Drive Cable CD-ROM Drive error 2. Check power supply voltages 3. CD-ROM drive 4. System board 217-000-XXX No action Hard Disk Drive Test Passed 217-25X-XXX 1. Hard Disk Drive Cable 217-26X-XXX 2.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 415-000-XXX No action Modem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Remove the Modem and re-test the system Modem error Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following table describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 2 short beeps Perform the following actions in order. CMOS setting error 1.
This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. Memory test fail If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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POST Error Message Description/Action Press TAB to show POST screen Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot Replace and press any key when ready device.
Intensity or color varies from left to right of 1. Display characters and color bars 2. Video adapter (if present) 3. System Board No power or fan not running 1. See “Power Supply Problems” on page Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Message/Symptom FRU/Action Non-system disk or disk error-type message 1. Diskette Drive with a known-good diagnostic diskette. 2. System Board 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above 1. Display (including blank or illegible display) 2. System Board Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use 1.
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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 adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 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. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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4. Remove the two thumb screws at the rear of the left-side cover and slide the cover to the rear to remove. 5. If necessary, remove the right-side cover in the same manner. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Types 8252, 8253, 8254, 8255, 8256, 8257, 8258, and 8259)
The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Heat sink and fan 6 Front panel card 2 Microprocessor 7 Hard disk drive 3 Memory modules 8 System board 4 Optical drive 9 System fan 5 Diskette drive 10 Power supply Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Identifying parts on the system board There are different system boards depending on the machine type. Machine Types 8252, 8253, and 8254 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 11 Power switch/LED connector 2 Heat sink fan connector 12 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 3 Memory connector 1 13 Front USB connectors 4 Memory connector 2...
7. Align the tabs in the chassis and snap it into position. Install the two screws on each side to secure the bezel. 8. Reconnect the power switch/LED cable to the system board. Replacing a memory module 1. Remove the left-side cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 82. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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2. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 85. 3. Open the retaining clips and remove the failing memory module. 4. Make sure the notch 1 on the new memory module is aligned correctly with the connector key 2 on the socket.
4. Remove the new adapter from its static-protective package. 5. Install the new adapter into the appropriate PCI connector. 6. Install the screw to secure the new adapter. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 111. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the CMOS battery If the CMOS battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer. Refer to “Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 7 for information about replacing and disposing of the battery.
7. Reconnect all power supply cables to the system board and the drives. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 85. Make sure the cables are correctly routed. 8. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 111. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the system board (Types 8252, 8253, 8254, 8255, and 8256) Note: When replacing the system board a new retention bracket for the microprocessor heat sink is required. Make sure you have a new retention bracket before beginning this procedure. 1.
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Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: The protective cover 3 is not used unless you are installing a new microprocessor. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Attention: Be careful to not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 12. To install the microprocessor on the new system board, position the microprocessor so that the notches 1 are aligned with the corresponding tabs in the socket.
9. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Lay the heat sink on its side so that the thermal grease does not come in contact with anything. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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10. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board, lift the small handle 11. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor.
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Insert and tighten the screws that secure the system board. 18. Connect all the cables to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 85 19. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 111. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the microprocessor (Types 8252, 8253, 8254, 8255, and 8256) Note: A thermal grease syringe is required to complete the microprocessor installation. Make sure the grease syringe is available before beginning the procedure. The FRU number for the thermal grease is 91P8835. 1.
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Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Attention: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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8. Make sure that the microprocessor retainer is fully open. 9. Loosen the protective cover 3 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor 2 but do not remove it. Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the microprocessor then completely remove the cover. 10.
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15. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board. 16. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 85. 17. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 111. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the microprocessor (Types 8257, 8258, and 8259) 1. Remove the left-side cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 82. 2. Lay the computer on the right side to make the system board and microprocessor accessible. 3. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
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12. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board. 13. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 85. 14. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 111. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the primary hard disk drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the drive on each side. 4.
6. Slide the new drive into the bay until the screws holes on each side are aligned and install two screws in each side of the drive. 7. Reconnect the power cable and signal cable to the new optical drive. 8. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 111. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the diskette drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. Note: You will probably have to disconnect cables that are connected to the system board and other drives to allow the diskette drive to be removed from inside the chassis.
6. Reinstall the bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page 88. 7. Reconnect the power switch/LED cable to the system board. 8. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 111. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the front panel card assembly 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page 3. Disconnect the front USB cable and the front audio cable from the system board.
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4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 205. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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. 4. Remove any locking devices such as a padlock that secure the cover. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
5. Remove the two screws at the rear of the computer cover and slide the cover to the rear. Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Fan plenum, fan, and heat sink 6 Diskette drive 2 Microprocessor 7 Front panel card...
Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly You will need to remove the drive bay assembly to access some FRUs. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 114. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three tabs and pivoting the top of the bezel outward.
2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 119. 3. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 116. 4. Open the retaining clips and remove the failing memory module. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
5. Make sure the notch 1 on the new memory module is aligned correctly with the connector key 2 on the socket. Insert the memory module straight down into the connector until it snaps into position and the retaining clips are closed. 6.
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5. Install the new adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board. 6. Reinstall the adapter retainer and screw that secures the retainer. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 143. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the CMOS battery If the CMOS battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer. Important Refer to “Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 7 for information about replacing and disposing of the battery.
8. Lift the power supply out of the chassis. 9. Install the new power supply and install the three screws that secure the power supply at the rear of the chassis and install the screw that secures the power supply at the front. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
10. Position the system board so that the screws holes are aligned and install the system board screws. 11. Install the hard disk drive. Make sure to route the power supply cable for the system board underneath the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive”...
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13. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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14. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: Since you are not installing a new microprocessor, the protective cover 3 is not used.
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25. Reinstall any PCI adapter cards that were removed. See “Replacing a PCI adapter” on page 121. 26. Position the fan duct on the heat sink fan. 27. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 143. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the system board (Types 8458, 8459, and 8460) Note: When replacing the system board, a new retention bracket for the microprocessor heat sink is required. Make sure you have a new retention bracket before beginning this procedure. 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 114. 2.
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14. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Attention: Be careful to not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 15. Position the microprocessor so that the small triangle 1 on the microprocessor is aligned with the corresponding triangle on the socket. 16.
2. Lay the computer on the right side to make the system board and microprocessor accessible. 3. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 85. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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4. Remove the four screws securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. Notice that there is a retention bracket on the back side of the system board. 5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. 6.
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2 but do not remove it. Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the microprocessor then completely remove the cover. 10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
11. Using the vacuum pen, lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: Install the black protective cover that was removed from the new microprocessor onto the defective microprocessor after the installation is complete. 12. Lower the microprocessor retainer. 13.
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5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. 6. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board, lift the small handle Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Attention: Be careful to not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.
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13. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 85. 14. Position the fan duct on the heat sink fan. 15. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 143. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the hard disk drive 1. Remove the cover.See “Removing the cover” on page 114. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 119. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive bracket. 4.
6. Reinstall the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 119. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 143. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the diskette drive 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 114. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 119. 3. Remove the screws at the bottom of the diskette drive that secure the drive to the drive bay assembly.
10. Reinstall the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 139. 11. Reinstall the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 119. 12. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 143. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the front panel card 1. Remove cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 114. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 119. 3. Disconnect the front panel assembly cables from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
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4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 205. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Diskette drive, w/bezel (models B5G B6G E4G) 40Y9107 Diskette drive, w/bezel (models B5G B6G E4G) 40Y9113 Cable Asm, Front Panel Audio/USB (all models) 41N5330 Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models B5G B6G B9G FAG 40Y9034 FHG) Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Item 8254 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models B5G B6G B9G FAG 40Y8761 FHG) Hard disk drive, 160GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models E4G BAG 61G FBG 40Y9035 FCG FDG FGG) Hard disk drive, 160GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models E4G BAG 61G FBG 40Y8762 FCG FDG FGG) System board, 661FX (models B5G B6G E4G B9G BAG 61G FAG FBG FCG...
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FBS FCU FCF F3V FBU FBF FBS FBY FCU FCF FDM FGM FHV FJG FKG) Hard disk drive, 250GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models D9M F2M F1G F6G 40Y9036 FFM FMM) Hard disk drive, 250GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models D9M F2M F1G F6G 40Y8763 FFM FMM) Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Item 8255 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? System board, Intel 945G (models 23G E1M E1V F1G 41Q 29Q D7Q D9M 41T1609 E2A E2T F2M F3A F3T F4A F4T F5A F5T F6G G1A G1T G2V G3A G3T G4A G4T DCV DBV F7A F7T 62Q 63Q 64M F3V FDM FNQ FFM FGM FHV FMM FJG FKG G5Q) Note: When you order a new system board you must also order a new retention bracket kit for the heat sink and fan assembly.
Hard disk drive, 160GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models B1G 24G 25G G3G 40Y8762 G4G) Hard disk drive, 250GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models D3G D4G G1G G2G) 40Y9036 Hard disk drive, 250GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models D3G D4G G1G G2G) 40Y8763 Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Item 8256 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? System board, Intel 945G (models D1G D2G D3G D4G 23G 24G 25G G1G 41T1609 G2G G3G G4G) Note: When you order a new system board you must also order a new retention bracket kit for the heat sink and fan assembly. System board, Intel 945GZ (models B1G) 41T1608 Note: When you order a new system board you must also order a new...
Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm Serial ATA (models A5B A5H 25G 63G 40Y8761 A9M B6M 4AM 4BG 4CG 4DG 4GM 4JM) Hard disk drive, 160GB, 7200rpm Serial ATA (models A7B A8H B4G DCB 40Y9035 DDH DEV 4HM) Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Item 8454 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Hard disk drive, 160GB, 7200rpm Serial ATA (models A7B A8H B4G DCB 40Y8762 DDH DEV 4HM) Diskette drive, wo/bezel (models none) 41D3724 Front I/O (USB/Audio) Cable Assembly (all models) 41N5270 Memory module, 256MB DDR2, PC3200 (models 4GM) 73P2683 Memory module, 512MB DDR1, PC3200 (models A5B A5H A7B A8H B4G 73P2684...
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Item 8457 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? System board, 945G - Intel based (models 21G D3G 61G) 41T1609 Note: When you order a new system board you must also order a new retention bracket kit for the heat sink and fan assembly. System board, 945GZ - Intel based (models B1G F7J F8J F9J FAJ) 41T1608 Note: When you order a new system board you must also order a new...
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette 1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive. system program updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. 2. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, you must turn it off and back on. The update begins.
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 the power management features of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored.
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo...
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Part Number: 41T3751 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41T3751...