Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo H50 series desktop computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information.
Page 10
– 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. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware 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. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 13
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.
Page 14
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 H50 SeriesHardware 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 Lenovo H50 series 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.
Page 20
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.
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.
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: •...
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 H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 29
H50-05 1. On-board VGA connector 6. Audio connectors 2. HDMI connector (selected models only) 7. Wi-Fi antenna (selected models only) 3. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 8. Power connector 4. Ethernet connector 9. Cable clip 5. USB 3.0 connectors (2) 10. Expansion card slots (some models are equipped with graphics card, USB 3.0 or TV tuner card) H50-50 Chapter 7...
Page 30
3. HDMI connector (selected models only) 4. On-board VGA connector 9. Wi-Fi antenna (selected models only) 5. USB 3.0 connectors (2) 10. Expansion card slots (some models are equipped with graphics card, USB 3.0 or TV tuner card) Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 31
Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 1. Microprocessor fan and heatsink 5. System fan 2. Memory modules 6. Optical drive 3. PCI express adapter card 7. Hard disk drive 4. PCI express adapter connectors Identifying parts on the motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer.
Page 32
5. Hard disk and optical disk drive power connector 13. Front USB connectors (2) 6. SATA connectors (2) 14. Mini PCI-E slot 15. Front audio connector 7. PCI express X 16 adapter slot 8. Battery Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 33
Lenovo H50-05 1. Microprocessor and heat sink 7. SATA connectors (2) 2. Microprocessor fan header 8. Mini PCI-E slot 3. Memory slots (2) 9. Front USB connectors (2) 4. Hard disk drive power connector 10. Front audio connector 5. Clear CMOS jumper 11.
Page 34
6. Hard disk drive power connector 16. Front audio connector 7. Power connector 17. PCI express X 16 adapter slot 8. Power fan header 18. System fan header 9. SATA connectors (3) 19. Battery 10. Front panel connector Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 35
Lenovo H50-55 1. 12V power connector 11. Power connector 2. Battery 12. SATA connectors (4) 3. System fan header 13. Power fan header 4. Microprocessor and heatsink 14. Front panel connector 5. Microprocessor fan header 15. Front USB connectors (2) 6.
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://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. 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 computer screen from scratches or other damage.
Page 39
Step 4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Chapter 8 Replacing hardware...
Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. 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 computer screen from scratches or other damage.
Step 5. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and pushing the bezel outward as shown. Step 6. To reattach the bezel: Align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, and then snap it into position at the bottom and top of the chassis.
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
“Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 5. Locate the memory module connectors. Refer to “Locating components”. Step 6. For Lenovo H50–00 refer to the below instructions: Chapter 8 Replacing hardware...
Page 44
Step 9. For Lenovo H50–05, H50–50 and H50–55refer to the below instructions: Step 10. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 11. Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Make sure the notch on the memory module is correctly aligned with the connector key on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. Step 12.
Page 46
Step 5. Remove the screw that secures the latch to the chassis, open the adapter latch and remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter connector. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 6. To install the new graphic card: Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. Reattach the metal bracket back into position and secure the graphic card to the chassis with the screw. Step 7. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing the heat-sink assembly Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
Reconnect the microprocessor fan power cable to the connector on the motherboard. Step 9. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing an Intel CPU Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. Attention: The following instructions apply only for Lenovo H50–50 model. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 49
To replace the CPU Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3.
Step 12. Reattach the heat-sink assembly and the computer cover. Replacing an AMD CPU Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. Attention: The following instructions apply only for Lenovo H50–55 model. To replace the CPU Step 1.
Page 51
Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 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”...
Page 52
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. Important: To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, keep the microprocessor completely level while installing it into the socket. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 10. Lower the microprocessor straight down into its socket on the motherboard. Step 11. To secure the microprocessor in the socket, close the microprocessor retainer and lock it into position with the small handle. Step 12. Use a thermal grease syringe to place 5 drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe).
Page 54
Step 5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Pull the system fan assembly out of the chassis. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 55
Step 7. To install the new system fan: Install the new system fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the system fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and then push the rubber mounts through the holes. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place. Connect the system fan power cable to the connector on the board.
Connect the 2 antenna cables to the new Wi-Fi card. Step 10. Reattach the graphic card, computer cover. Replacing the front card reader module Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
To replace the the front card reader module: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 3.
Page 58
Step 11. Remove the system fan. Refer to “Replacing the system fan”. Step 12. Disconnect the all cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 13. Remove the 6 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis. Step 14. Lift up the motherboard to remove it. Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 59
Step 15. Install the new motherboard: Line up the holes on the new motherboard with mounting holes on the chassis and secure it with screws. Reattach the memory module, Wi-Fi card, heat-sink assembly to the new motherboard. Connect the all cables to the new motherboard. Reattach the hard disk drive, optical drive, graphic card and the TV-Tuner card.
Page 64
Sunrex EKB-10YA(IT) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 Sunrex EKB-10YA(HB) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209129 25209130 Sunrex EKB-10YA(FR) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 Sunrex EKB-10YA(GK) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209131 25209132 Sunrex EKB-10YA(HG) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 Sunrex EKB-10YA(BG) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209133 Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 65
Sunrex EKB-10YA(HR) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209134 25209135 Sunrex EKB-10YA(JP) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 Sunrex EKB-10YA(EN-FR) B-S USB KB-LVT8 25209136 25209137 Sunrex EKB-10YA(PT) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 Sunrex EKB-10YA(BE-EN) B-S USB KB-LVT8 25209138 25209139 Sunrex EKB-10YA(DU) B-S USB KB-LVT8 Liteon LXH-SM-8825 B-Silk Mouse 25200528 25200530 Sunrex LXH-EMS-10ZA B-Silk Mouse...
Page 66
Luxshare 1.0M C5 South Africa Power cord LW BLK1.8M UL CSA Power Cord(R) 31026357 31033217 GS BLK1.8M UL power cord® VL BLK1.8M UL CSA Power Cord® 31026145 31049521 Luxshare 1.8M C13 US Power cord LW BLK1.8M ANE Power Cord® 31026350 Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 67
VL BLK1.8M ANE Power Cord® 31026140 31049524 Luxshare 1.8M C13 Macao Power cord LW 1.8M JAPAN Power Cord® 31039730 31049514 Volex 1.8M C13 Japan Power cord Luxshare 1.8M C13 Japan Power cord 31049523 31028776 Grandsun Black single head 1.8MCCC Power cord(R) LX(ASAP) 1.8M CCC C13 power cord®...
Page 70
Panasonic SW440 SATA Black DVDROMLH 25216356 25216227 TSST SH-116CB SATA Black DVDROMLH HLDS GHB0N SATA Black DVDRW ODD LH 25214470 25213061 PLDS DH-16AESH SATA Black DVDRWLH(LSOPU) TSST SH-216DB SATA Black DVDRWLH 25213720 25213885 Panasonic SW830 SATA Black DVDRWLH Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 75
Power Cord 31033857 Longwell Black single head 1.0m3wire ULCSA Power cord Volex 1.0M C5 US Power cord 31033858 31049517 Luxshare 1.0M C5 US Power cord Longwell Black single head 1.0m SAA Power cord 31035397 31049500 Volex 1.0M C5 Macao Power cord Luxshare 1.0M C5 Macao Power cord 31049520 31503423...
Page 76
Longwell1.8M Italy C13 power cord® 31039726 31049512 Volex 1.8M C13 Italy Power cord Longwell1.8M Denmark C13 power cord® 31039729 31049511 Volex 1.8M C13 Denmark Power cord Longwell1.8M SEV C13 power cord® 31039732 31049516 Volex 1.8M C13 Switzerland Power cord Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 77
Longwell1.8M Israel C13 power cord® 31039728 31049510 Volex 1.8M C13 Israel Power cord Chapter 10 FRU lists-H50–05...
Page 82
JT LX-321HT2 Chassis 5C80G59901 JT LX-321HT2 Chassis F/Bezel 5CB0G59902 JT LX-321HT2 USB&CR Bracket 5B40G59891 JT 328BT-23L Wlan Antenna Cover 5CB0G59219 JT H81MB rearIO shielding 31504156 31507411 LS 600mm 321HT&326CT LED cable JT 600mm 321HT&326CT LED cable 31507412 Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 83
31505052 JT HDMI Rubber cover 31049017 Touch Pad 25212969 Chicony TGR1226 2.4G touchpad BLK final Speaker 25013742 Lenovo Speaker M0620 (Black) KB&Mouse Sunrex EKB-10YA(US) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209111 25209112 Primax KB4721(US) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 Sunrex EKB-10YA(TW) B-Silk USB KB-LVT8 25209114...
Page 93
Power Cord 31026357 LW BLK1.8M UL CSA Power Cord(R) GS BLK1.8M UL power cord® 31033217 31026145 VL BLK1.8M UL CSA Power Cord® LX(ASAP) 1.8M C13 UL power cord 31049521 31026357 LW BLK1.8M UL CSA Power Cord(R) VL BLK1.8M UL CSA Power Cord® 31026145 31049521 LX(ASAP) 1.8M C13 UL power cord...
Page 94
LW 1.8M Switzerland Power Cord® 31039732 31049516 Volex 1.8M C13 SWI power cord LW 1.8M Israel Power Cord® 31039728 31049510 Volex 1.8M C13 ISI power cord LW 1.8M Israel Power Cord® 31039728 31049510 Volex 1.8M C13 ISI power cord Lenovo H50 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...