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 the computer is available from the World Wide Web.
Voltage switch setting: 115V ac High range: Minimum: 200V ac Maximum: 240V ac Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Voltage switch setting: 230V ac Input kilovolt-amperes (kVA) (approximate): Minimum configuration as shipped: 0.158 kVA Maximum configuration: 0.213 kVA Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Machine types 7390, 7391, 7392, 7396, 7397, and 7398 This section lists the physical specifications for the computer. Dimensions Width: 331 mm (13.0 in.) Height: 108 mm (4.3 in.) Depth: 405 mm (15.9 in.) Weight Minimum configuration as shipped: 8.2 kg (18.0 lbs) Maximum configuration: 8.3 kg (18.2 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...
PC-Doctor for DOS Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on each Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace and runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use PC-Doctor for DOS, if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem.
To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http:// www.lenovo.com/support/. After you download the image, you can create the CD using any CD burning software. If the computer does not have a CD burner or you do not have Internet access, see “Creating diagnostic diskettes.”...
PC-Doctor for Windows PE Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on each Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace.
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. v Date: Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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. –...
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: v Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard drive. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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. The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase.
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. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Selecting a startup device If the 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. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.
2. Adapter card 3. System board 000-039-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Flash update BIOS DMI data error procedures” on page 207 2. System board 000-195-XXX Information only BIOS Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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.
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.
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...
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 51 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 207 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 207 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 51 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 51 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 51 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 51 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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...
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.
1. See “Undetermined problems” on page Microprocessor test failed, cause unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures” on page 207 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.
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...
1. Shut down the operating system, remove any media (DVDs, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn off all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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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 the two thumb screws at the rear of the left-side cover and slide the cover to the rear to remove.
The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. Heat sink and fan Front panel card Microprocessor Hard disk drive Memory modules System board Optical drive System fan Diskette drive Power supply Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Identifying parts on the system board There are different system boards depending on the machine type. Machine Types 7387, 7388, and 7389 Microprocessor fan Front panel (power switch/LED) connector connector Microprocessor and heat SATA IDE connectors (2) sink Memory connector 1 Front USB connectors (2) Memory connector 2 Serial (COM2 connector)
Removing and replacing the front bezel The front bezel must be removed to replace some FRUs. 1. Remove both the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 84. 2. Disconnect the cable for the power switch/LED assembly from the system board.
2 on the socket. Insert the memory module straight down into the connector until it snaps into position and the retaining clips are closed. 5. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 112. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing a PCI adapter 1. Remove the left-side cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 84. 2. Remove the screw securing the adapter being replaced. 3. Pull the adapter straight out of the PCI connector. 4. Remove the new adapter from its static-protective package. 5.
Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery. 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 112. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the power supply Attention Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no servicable parts inside these components.
8. Remove the four screws 1 securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. 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. Lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . 11. Lift the microprocessor 2 straight up and out of the system board socket. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different than the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board.
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Insert and tighten the screws that secure the system board. 20. Connect all the cables to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 87. 21. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 112. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the system board (Types 7387, 7388, and 7389) 1. Remove only the left-side cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 84. 2. Lay the computer on the right side to make the system board accessible. 3. Remove any adapter cards installed in the PCI connectors. See “Replacing a PCI adapter”...
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This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board. c. 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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13. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the small triangle 1 is aligned with the corresponding triangle on the socket. 14. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the socket. 15. Lower and latch the handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 16.
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. Lay the heat sink on its side so that the thermal grease does not touch anything. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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6. Lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Important Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 7. Lift the microprocessor 2 straight up and out of the socket. Chapter 8.
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2 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor 1 . 9. Make sure that the microprocessor retainer is fully open. 10. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the socket. 11. Lock the retainer with the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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12. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe). 13. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board. 14.
5. 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 touch anything. 6. Lift the small handle 1 . Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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7. Lift the microprocessor 2 straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different than the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. Look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board.
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14. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board. 15. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 87. 16. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 112. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the primary hard disk drive Important When you install a new hard disk drive, you also need a set of Product Recovery discs. The set of Product Recovery discs will enable the contents of the hard disk to be restored to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory.
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 112. 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 89. 7. Reconnect the power switch/LED cable to the system board. 8. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 112. 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.
4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 207. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 51. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
6 before opening the cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off all attached devices. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 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. 5. Remove the two screws at the rear of the computer cover and slide the cover to the rear.
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. 3. Remove the two screws at the front of the chassis securing the drive bay assembly. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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4. Slide the drive bay assembly forward until it stops. Disconnect the power supply and signal cables from the drives. Pivot the rear of the drive bay assembly upward to remove it completely from the computer. Note: To allow easier access to the cables, lift the fan plenum off the heat sink. See “Locations”...
6. Replace the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 118. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 144. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing a PCI adapter 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 114. 2. Remove the screw that secures the adapter retainer and remove the retainer. 3. Remove the failing adapter. 4. Remove the new adapter from its static-protective package. 5.
Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery. 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 144. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the power supply Attention Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no servicable parts inside these components.
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See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 116. Make sure the cables are correctly routed. 13. Replace the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 118. 14. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 144. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the system board (Types 7396, 7397, and 7398) 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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12. 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. 13. Lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Important Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 14. Lift the microprocessor 2 straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board.
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26. Reinstall any PCI adapter cards that were removed. See “Replacing a PCI adapter” on page 121. 27. Position the fan duct on the heat sink fan. 28. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 144. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the system board (Types 7390, 7391, and 7392) 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 114. 2. Lift the fan duct off the heat sink fan. 3. Remove any adapter cards installed in the PCI connectors. See “Replacing a PCI adapter”...
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This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board. c. 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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16. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the small triangle 1 on one corner is aligned with the corresponding triangle on the socket. 17. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position. 18.
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. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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6. Lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Important Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 7. Lift the microprocessor 2 straight up and out of the socket. Chapter 9.
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10. Holding 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, do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the socket. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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11. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the system board socket of the system board. 12. Lower the microprocessor retainer. 13. Lock the retainer with the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 14. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor.
“Identifying parts on the system board” on page 116. 4. Rotate handle 1 to release the heat sink clamp and then disengage the clamp from the plastic retention bracket. 5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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6. Lift the small handle 1 . Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. 7. Lift the microprocessor 2 straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a.
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2 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor 1 . 11. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the system board socket of the new system board. 12. Lower and latch the handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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13. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe). 14. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board. 15.
10. Slide the hard disk drive bracket to the right until the screw holes are aligned and install the screws. 11. Reinstall the drive bay assembly and connect the power and signal cables to the drives. 12. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 144. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing an optical 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 118. 3. Remove the screws that secure the drive in the drive bay assembly. 4.
6. Reinstall the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 118. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 144. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
Replacing the power switch/ LED assembly 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 118. 3. Remove the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 140. 4.
This is a normal sequence to enable the computer to initialize. 1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside the computer. 2. Replace the cover and secure it with two screws. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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3. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Rear connectors” on page 114. 4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 207. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,”...
Diskette drive, w/bezel (models) Front panel card (USB/Audio) assembly (all models) 41N5330 Hard disk drive, 250GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 21G 22G 41G) 40Y9036 System board, nVidia C51g (models 21G 22G 5AG 6AG 5BG 6BG) 45C3619 Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Item 7388 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? System Fan, rear w/grill (all models) 41N5339 Power supply, 280W, ATX, Standard (models 21G 22G 41G) 41N3479 The FRUs listed in the following table are not illustrated. 7388 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Cable, SATA 250mm (all models) 41A7145 Luxshare SATA cable, 457mm, 1 latching for Device, RoHS (all models) 26K1186...
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Power Cord (South Africa) (models 21G 22G41G) 39M5143 7388 Windows XP Home Recovery CDs FRU# CRU Tier US/UK/AP/TH (models 21G 41G) 42Y3480 RE (models 21G 41G) 42Y3486 FR/CF (models 21G 41G) 42Y3413 GR (models 21G 41G) 42Y4314 Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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7388 Windows XP Home Recovery CDs FRU# CRU Tier SP/LA (models 21G 41G) 42Y4315 IT (models 21G 41G) 42Y4316 AE (models 21G 41G) 42Y4318 RU (models 21G 41G) 42Y4319 SV (models 21G 41G) 42Y4320 DK (models 21G 41G) 42Y4321 FI (models 21G 41G) 42Y4322 NO (models 21G 41G) 42Y4323...
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Item 7395 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Front panel card (USB/Audio) assembly (all models) 41N5330 Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 41B 42H) 40Y9034 Hard disk drive, 160GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 21M 21A 22V) 40Y9035 Hard disk drive, 250GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 43M 43A 44V 91S 40Y9036 91P 91Y 91M 91B 91H) System board, 946GZ D (models 21M 21A 22V 41B 42H 43M 43A 44V 91M...
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FRU# Tier RoHS? Power Cord (US) (models 21A 43A 91S) 39M5080 Power Cord (Brazil) (models 91P) 39M5232 Power Cord (LA High Volt) (non-APU) (models 91Y) 39M5067 Power Cord (Australia, New Zealand) (models 21M 43M 91M) 39M5102 Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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7395 Power Cords FRU# Tier RoHS? Power Cord (Hong Kong) (models 41B 42H 91B 91H) 39M5151 Power Cord (UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei) (models 21A 43A) 39M5150 Power Cord (Taiwan) (models 22V 44V) 39M5246 Power Cord (Italy) (models 91S 91Y) 39M5164 Power Cord (G models) (models 21A 43A) 39M5122...
Hard disk drive, 250GB, 7200rpm Serial ATA (models 41J 42J) 40Y9036 Diskette drive, wo/bezel (models) Front I/O (USB/Audio) Cable Assembly (all models) 41N5270 Memory module, 512MB PC2-4200 - 533MHz - DDR2 SDRAM (models 21J 41X4251 22J 23G 45G) Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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Item 7397 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Memory module, 1GB PC2-4200 - 533MHz - DDR2 SDRAM (models 41J 41X4252 42J) System board, 945GZ D - Intel based (models 21J 22J 23G 41J 42J 8AG 93J 87H4655 94J 8BG 6AJ 43G 5AJ 91J 92J) Note: When you order a new system board you must also order a new retention bracket for the heat sink.
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41A4992 Swiss F/G (models 23G 45G) 41A4993 Turkish 440 (models 23G 45G) 41A4995 Turkish 179 (models 23G 45G) 41A4996 UK English (models 23G 45G) 41A4997 US Euro (models 23G 45G) 41A4998 Slovenian (models 23G 45G) 41A4999 Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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7397 mice FRU# Tier RoHS? Mouse, USB optical wheel (all models) 41A5085 Mouse, USB optical wheel - Logitec (all models) 41A5089 7397 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? ATI X300SE 128MB (models 41J 42J) 39J9635 Internal USB Memory Card Reader (models 21J 23G 41J) 41X2089 Speaker Brick - Hong Kong, EMEA (models 45G) 89P8573...
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.
The set of Product Recovery discs will enable the contents of the hard disk to be restored to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory. For more information on recovering factory-installed software, refer to “Recovering software” in the User Guide. Lenovo 3000 J Series...
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: 41X8137 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41X8137...