Lenovo Personal Computer 10080 User Manual

Machine type: 10080/3099/1194  
10091/2558/1196  
H4 Series  
User Guide  
Version 4.0  
2012.08  
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Important Safety Information  
Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all of the  
related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide  
that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and  
understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury or product  
damage.  
The interface and functions shown in this User Guide are provided for reference  
only and may differ from actual product appearance. Product design and  
specifications may be changed without notice.  
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Attention: Be aware of possible damage to programs, devices, or data.  
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Contents  
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Using the Computer Hardware  
This chapter contains the following  
topics:  
Introduction to the computer hardware  
Information on computer connections  
Note: The descriptions in this chapter might  
vary from your computer, depending on  
computer model and configuration.  
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Front view of the chassis  
Attention: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked  
air vents can cause thermal problems.  
Power button  
Optical Drive (selected models only)  
Memory card reader (selected models only)  
USB connector (2)  
Headphone connector  
Microphone connector  
Note: This computer only can be placed in a vertical position.  
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Rear view of the chassis  
(If the rear view configuration in this chapter is different from your actual computer,  
the rear view configuration of your actual computer should be taken as final and  
binding.)  
Lenovo H430  
Voltage selection switch (selected models only)  
Power connector  
PS/2 keyboard connector (selected models only)  
PS/2 mouse connector (selected models only)  
HDMI connector (selected models only)  
USB connectors (4)  
On-board VGA connector  
Ethernet connector  
Microphone connector  
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Audio line-out connector  
Audio line-in connector  
Standalone graphic card (selected models only)  
Expansion card slots (access connectors for any installed PCI express cards)  
Lenovo H415  
Voltage selection switch (selected models only)  
Power connector  
On-board VGA connector (selected models only)  
HDMI connector (selected models only)  
USB connectors (4)  
Ethernet connector  
Microphone connector  
Audio line-out connector  
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Audio line-in connector  
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter slot (some models are equipped with a  
graphic card)  
PCI Express X 1 adapter slots (some models are equipped with a WIFI card  
or TV tuner card)  
Connecting your computer  
Use the following information when connecting your computer.  
Look for the small connector icons on the back of your computer. Match the  
connectors to the icons.  
If your computer cables and connector panel have color-coded connectors,  
match the color of the cable end with the color of the connector.  
Note: Your computer may not have all of the connectors described in this  
section.  
Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on  
the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide  
the switch if necessary.  
Note: Some computers do not have a voltage switch. These computers  
control voltage automatically.  
If the voltage supply range is 100-127 V AC, set the switch to 115 V.  
If the voltage supply range is 200-240 V AC, set the switch to 230 V.  
230  
115  
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Basic connector instructions  
Connector  
Description  
Microphone  
Use this connector to attach a microphone to your  
computer when you want to record sound or if you  
use speech-recognition software.  
Headphone  
Use this connector to attach headphones to your  
computer when you want to listen to music or  
other sounds without disturbing anyone.  
Audio line-in connector  
Used to receive audio signals from an external  
audio device, such as a stereo system. When  
you attach an external audio device, a cable is  
connected between the audio line-out connector  
of the device and the audio line-in connector of  
the computer.  
Audio line-out connector  
Used to send audio signals from the computer  
to external devices, such as powered stereo  
speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers),  
headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio  
line-in connector on a stereo system or other  
external recording device.  
USB connector  
Use this connector to attach a device that requires  
a USB connection.  
Ethernet connector  
VGA connector  
Use this connector to attach the computer to an  
Ethernet-type local area network.  
Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices  
that use a VGA monitor connector.  
DVI connector  
Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that  
use a DVI monitor connector.  
HDMI connector (optional)  
Connects to the HDMI connector on your display  
or TV.  
TV-Tuner connector (optional) Only supported on systems with an optional TV  
tuner card.  
Note: If your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,  
follow the installation instructions for those devices.  
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5.1 Audio configuration instruction  
(These instructions are only for models whose motherboard  
supports audio transformation from 2.0 stereo sound to 5.1  
surround sound.)  
This model of computer supports transforming stereo sound into 5.1 surround  
sound.  
Use the following guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device.  
Blue line-in connector  
Surround  
Green line-out connector  
Front channel  
Pink Mic-in connector  
Center-LEF  
The configurations are as follows:  
1. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select the Sounds  
option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.  
2. Select a playback device from the Playback dialog box, then click the  
Configure button to configure it.  
3. Select 5.1 surround from audio channels in the pop-up speaker setup dialog  
box to proceed with the speaker setup by following the prompts.  
4. 5.1 surround sound can be used once this configuration procedure is  
complete.  
Note: If the audio configuration interfaces above are different from  
those on your computer, you may use the above steps as a reference to  
configure the 5.1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio  
configuration interface and read the electronic Help information for further  
assistance.  
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Connecting the power cord  
How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models  
only)  
Check the connectors available on your computer and display and select an  
appropriate cable according to the table below. Other types of cables do not meet  
the requirements of the Blu-ray standard.  
You need to purchase the cable separately if the computer is not equipped with  
the corresponding cable.  
This table will help you to identify the connectors on your computer and display.  
Connection Type Computer  
Cable  
Display  
DVI to DVI  
(DVI cable)  
DVI to HDMI  
(DVI-HDMI cable)  
HDMI to HDMI  
(HDMI cable)  
HDMI to DVI  
(HDMI-DVI cable)  
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Wired keyboard (selected models only)  
LVT —— After entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo  
Vantage Technology) program, Lenovos pre-loaded Home PC software.  
In addition to its own functions, the LVT program will allow you to start  
other Windows compatible software specially configured to run on this  
model of computer.  
F2 —— Your computer has the Lenovo Rescue System installed. To learn more  
about this program, repeatedly press and release the F2 key once  
turning on the computer until the Lenovo Rescue System opens.  
Connecting to the Internet  
To connect to the Internet, you’ll need a contract with an Internet Service Provider  
(ISP) and some hardware.  
IPSs and ISP offerings vary by country. Contact your ISP for offerings available in  
your country.  
Your computer is designed to support a wireless (selected models only) or wired  
network that connects your computer to other devices.  
Wired network connection  
For wired networks, connect one end of an Ethernet cable (purchased separately)  
to the Ethernet connector on your computer, and then connect the other end to  
the network router or broadband modem. Consult your ISP for detailed setup  
instructions.  
Note: Broadband modem and router installation procedures vary  
depending on the manufacturer. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.  
Wireless network connection  
For wireless networks, you can use the built-in wireless LAN antenna to access  
your wireless home network.  
To connect your computer to the wireless network:  
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings.  
(If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the  
screen, then click Settings.)  
2. Tap or click the network icon  
, then select the name of your router. Tap or  
click Connect, then follow the steps on the screen.  
Test the wireless network by opening your Web browser and accessing any Web  
site.  
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Using Windows 8  
This chapter contains the following  
topics:  
Switching between the main Windows 8  
interfaces  
The Charms Bar  
Shutting down the computer  
Switching between apps  
Closing an app  
Opening other system programs  
Windows Help and Support  
Attention: The Windows 8 operating  
system is provided by Microsoft  
Corporation. Please use it in accordance  
with the End User License Agreement  
(EULA) between you and Microsoft. For  
any question related to the operating  
system, please contact Microsoft directly.  
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Switching between the main Windows 8  
interfaces  
Windows 8 comes with two main user interfaces: the Start Screen and the  
Windows desktop.  
To switch from the Start Screen to the Windows desktop, do one of the following:  
Select the Windows desktop tile on the Start Screen.  
Press the Windows key + D.  
To switch from the desktop to the Start Screen, do one of the following:  
Select Start from the Charms Bar.  
Move the cursor to the bottom left corner, then select the Start Screen  
thumbnail when it is displayed.  
Press the Windows key  
.
The Charms Bar  
Charms provide new and faster ways to perform many basic tasks.  
To display the charms, do one of the following:  
Swipe in from the right edge of the screen.  
If you are using a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the  
screen.  
Press the Windows key  
+ C.  
Shutting down the computer  
To shut down the computer:  
1. Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, then tap Settings. (If you are using  
a mouse, point to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen, then click  
Settings.)  
2. Select Power Shutdown.  
Switching between apps  
Sometimes you want to get back to an app you were just using, or quickly switch  
through your recent apps.  
To switch between apps:  
Swipe in from the left edge of the screen or move the cursor to the top left corner,  
then click to bring in the next app.  
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Closing an app  
To close an app, do one of the following:  
Move the cursor to the top left corner of the screen. When the thumbnail  
appears, drag it to the bottom of the screen.  
Swipe in from the top edge of the screen. When the app page becomes  
smaller, drag it to the bottom of the screen.  
Move the cursor to the top edge of the screen. When the cursor becomes a  
hand, drag the app page to the bottom of the screen.  
Opening other system programs  
There is a fast way to open other system programs.  
To open the menu, do one of the following:  
Move the cursor to the bottom left corner of the screen. When the thumbnail  
appears, right-click with the mouse to open the menu.  
Press the Windows key  
+ X.  
Windows Help and Support  
If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and  
Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following:  
Select the Settings charm, then select Help.  
Press the Windows key + F1.  
You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You can also  
get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More  
to explore.  
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Using the Rescue System  
This chapter contains the following  
topics:  
OneKey Recovery  
Driver and Application Installation  
Attention: Using OneKey Recovery will  
result in loss of data.  
You can restore the C: drive of the computer  
to factory default settings or to the last  
system backup status using OneKey  
Recovery. If you do this, all of the existing  
data on drive C: will be lost, but the content  
and format of the other partitions of the hard  
disk drive will remain unchanged.  
If you want to install an operating system  
and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you  
must format the C: partition in NTFS format  
and install the operating system on the C:  
partition. Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery  
system cannot run.  
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Note about the service partition:  
The files and relevant data used by the rescue system are saved in the service  
partition. Deleting this partition will make the rescue system unusable. For more  
detailed information, see the following instructions:  
From the Search charm, select Apps Control Panel Administrative Tools  
Computer Management Disk Management, you can see the service  
partition, which must not be deleted.  
Note: The recovery files and relevant data used by the rescue system are  
saved in the service partition. If the service partition is deleted or damaged  
by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo will  
not be liable for any losses arising therefrom in any way.  
OneKey Recovery  
OneKey Recovery is an easy-to-use application. You can use it to restore your  
computer to the system default or to a previously backed up state.  
Detailed Operation Procedure  
1. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the  
Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select OneKey Recovery.  
Note: System Recovery will overwrite all of the data on the C: drive. To  
prevent loss of data, be sure to back up relevant data before performing  
system recovery.  
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore  
from and the disk where you want to install the operating system, then press  
Next to start the restore.  
3. Please wait during the process of system recovery. Do not interrupt the  
operation during the recovery process.  
4. After the system is recovered successfully, the software will prompt you to  
restart the computer. Restart the computer and start the operating system.  
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Driver and Application Installation  
The Driver and Application Installation function in the rescue system provides a  
way for the user to conveniently reinstall all of the Lenovo applications and drivers  
that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware.  
Method 1: Automatic Installation  
Repeatedly press and release the F2 key after turning on the computer until the  
Lenovo Rescue System opens, then select Drivers and Application Installation.  
Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications. Click  
OK to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation software.  
The system will restart. After the system has restarted, the drivers and application  
installation process will continue until it has completed.  
Method 2: Manual Installation  
In the Windows system, Click Lenovo Rescue System icon on the Windows  
desktop or Start screen. Then select Drivers and Application Installation in the  
pop-up dialog box.  
After starting the procedure, install all the drivers and software manually by  
following the prompts.  
Notes:  
1. Do not install software which is already installed on the computer.  
2. Make sure that the Drivers and Application Installation software has  
been automatically installed before starting the operating system. The  
manual installation function can only be used after the software has  
been installed.  
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Troubleshooting and  
Confirming Setup  
This chapter contains the following  
topic:  
Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution  
Note: The description of the TV tuner card in  
this manual is only applicable to machines  
which have the TV tuner card. It does not  
apply to machines that do not have a TV  
tuner card.  
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Solving Problems  
Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:  
If you added or removed a part before the problem started, review the  
installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed.  
If a peripheral device does not work, ensure that the device is properly  
connected.  
If an error message appears on the screen, write down the exact message.  
This message may help support personnel diagnose and fix the problem(s).  
If an error message occurs in a program, see the Help document of this  
program.  
Troubleshooting Display Problems  
Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
1. Check to see if the monitor has been turned on; if not, press the Power button.  
2. Check to see if the monitor power cord is loose; if so, plug the power cord  
securely into the monitor.  
3. Check to see if the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the  
connector on the computer graphics card; if not, shut down the computer  
then connect the signal cable of the monitor securely to the connector on the  
computer graphics card.  
Problem: You need to change the display property settings.  
Setting display background and icon properties:  
1. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Personalize  
from the pop-up menu.  
2. From here, select the appropriate options to:  
Change the desktop background  
Select a screen saver  
Select Windows color options for borders and taskbar  
Select a themes  
3. Right-click the desktop anywhere except over an icon, then select Screen  
resolution from the pop-up menu to change the appearance.  
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Problem: Ripple on screen.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
1. Check to see if any of the following devices are located less than one meter  
from the computer: refrigerators, electric fans, electric dryers, UPS systems,  
regulators, fluorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating  
magnetic interference.  
2. Move any interfering devices away from the computer.  
3. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service.  
Troubleshooting Audio Problems  
Problem: No sound from the integrated speakers.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
Adjust the Windows volume control — select the speaker icon from the  
Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in  
Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Ensure that the volume  
is turned up and the sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble  
controls to eliminate distortion.  
Reinstall the audio driver.  
Disconnect any headphones from the headphone connector — sound from  
the speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the  
computers side-panel headphone connector.  
Problem: No sound from headphones.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
Check the headphone cable connection — ensure that the headphone cable is  
securely inserted into the headphone connector.  
Adjust the Windows volume control — select the speaker icon from the  
Settings Charm or click the arrow on taskbar to show the hidden icons in  
Windows desktop mode, then click the speaker icon. Ensure that the volume is  
turned up and the sound is not muted.  
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Troubleshooting Software Problems  
Problem: You are unable to exit a running program normally.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
1. Open the Task Manager window by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same  
time.  
2. Select the problem program, then click the End Task button.  
Problem: You need to install or uninstall a program.  
Problem resolution:  
During installation never abort the install process by powering the system off or  
through other drastic means. This can cause system program problems or even  
failure during system initialization.  
During the uninstall process, never directly delete the files or folders. This is  
harmful to the operating system, and might cause a system-wide malfunction.  
Use the following procedure to properly uninstall programs:  
1. Back up all documents and system settings related to the program before  
removing it.  
2. If the program has its own uninstaller, run it directly to uninstall the program.  
3. If the program does not have its own uninstaller, then select Apps Control  
Panel from the Search charm.  
4. From the Control Panel, choose Programs Programs and Features.  
5. Find the applicable program from the Programs and Features dialog box and  
then select Uninstall/Change.  
6. Perform the instructions displayed to uninstall the software.  
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Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives  
and Hard Disks  
Problem: The Optical drive is unable to read a CD/DVD.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution:  
1. Check to determine if there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager  
of the operating system. If not, restart your computer. If there is still no icon,  
contact Lenovo Service. Otherwise, continue with the next step of this  
procedure.  
2. Confirm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the drive. If not, reload  
the CD or DVD. Otherwise, continue with the next step of this procedure.  
3. Check the specifications that came with your computer to confirm that this  
optical drive is capable of reading this type of CD or DVD.  
4. If the CD/DVD cannot be read, replace it with a known good CD/DVD such as  
one that was shipped with the computer.  
5. If the known good CD cannot be read, visually check the operating side of the  
CD/DVD for defects.  
Problem: The capacity of the hard disk, as indicated by the system, is less than  
the nominal capacity.  
Troubleshooting and problem resolution: For computers equipped with the  
OneKey Recovery feature, the system recovery feature needs to occupy some  
hard disk space. This may account for the apparent hard disk capacity deficit.  
Further Technical Explanation: The nominal capacity of the hard disk is  
expressed in the decimal system as 1000 bytes. But the actual hard disk capacity  
is expressed in the binary system as 1024 bytes (For example, the nominal  
capacity 1G is 1000M, while the actual capacity 1G is 1024M).  
The capacity of the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to  
the calculations in the following example:  
The nominal capacity of the hard disk is 40G, while its actual capacity  
should be: 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 37G.  
If the Service partition of 3G - 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x  
1024) = 2.79G is subtracted, the capacity of the hard disk shown in the  
system can be obtained.  
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The capacity of the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly  
different from the actual capacity due to the rounding of totals.  
Special considerations for troubleshooting  
Windows  
Record the following information as it may be useful later when troubleshooting  
system problems:  
1. The drivers for this computer model only support the Windows 8 system.  
2. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV, be particularly attentive  
to the following:  
In the following two situations, you must re-save a channel list:  
a. When you change your TV signal from digital to analog, your saved  
channel list for digital TV is deleted. When you want to watch digital TV  
again, you must create and save a new channel list.  
b. When you change your TV signal from analog to digital, your saved  
channel list for analog TV is deleted. When you want to watch analog  
TV again, you must create and save a new channel list.  
You must set the TV tuner input signal to analog before you can watch  
Teletext programming.  
Windows Help and Support  
If you have a problem with the operating system, see the Windows Help and  
Support file. To open the Windows Help and Support file, do one of the following:  
Select the Settings charm, then select Help.  
Press Windows key + F1.  
You can read the Windows Help and Support file on your computer. You can also  
get online help and support by clicking on one of the two links listed under More  
to explore.  
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BIOS setup utility  
What is the BIOS setup utility?  
The BIOS setup utility is ROM-based software. It communicates basic computer  
information and provides options for setting boot devices, security, hardware  
mode, and other preferences.  
How can I start the BIOS setup utility?  
To start the BIOS setup utility:  
1. Shut down the computer.  
2. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key after turning on the computer, then  
select Startup Boot Priority.  
How can I change the boot mode?  
There are two boot modes: UEFI and Legacy. To change the boot mode, start the  
BIOS setup utility and set boot mode to UEFI or Legacy support on the boot menu.  
When do I need to change the boot mode?  
The default boot mode for your computer is the UEFI mode. If you need to install  
a legacy Windows operating system (any operating system before Windows 8) on  
your computer, you must change the boot mode to Legacy support. The legacy  
Windows operating system cannot be installed if you don’t change the boot mode.  
Performing Daily Maintenance Tasks  
Cleaning the computer components  
Because many of the computer components consist of sophisticated integrated  
circuit boards, it is very important to periodically clean the computer to prevent  
dust buildup. The cleaning supplies you need to clean the components include:  
a vacuum cleaner, a soft cotton cloth, pure water (preferably purified or distilled  
water) and cotton swabs.  
Attention: Before you clean your computer, disconnect the computer  
from the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a soft cloth  
dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may  
contain flammable substances.  
Note: To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning  
solution directly onto the display. Only use products specifically designed  
for cleaning displays, and follow the instructions included with the product.  
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The following are general methods for cleaning the components:  
You can use a soft cloth to remove dust on the surface of the computer, the  
monitor, the printer, the speakers and the mouse.  
You can use a vacuum cleaner to clean in otherwise inaccessible corners.  
To clean the keyboard thoroughly, shut down the computer and scrub it gently  
with a wet cloth. Do not use the keyboard until it is dry.  
Do not do any of the following:  
Allow water to enter the computer.  
Use a heavily dampened cloth.  
Spray water directly onto the surface of the monitor or inside the computer.  
LCD monitor should be cleaned daily. Use a dry cloth to brush dust from the  
monitor and keyboard every day. Keep all surfaces clean and free of grease stains.  
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Hardware Replacement Guide  
This chapter contains the following  
topics:  
Locating components  
Identifying parts on the system board  
Removing the computer cover  
Removing and replacing the front bezel  
Replacing a memory module  
Replacing the hard disk drive  
Replacing an optical drive  
Replacing the heatsink assembly  
Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter  
Replacing the keyboard and mouse  
Completing the installation  
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Overview  
This guide is intended to be used by customers who are replacing Customer  
Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as trained service personnel who are replacing  
Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will be referred to as  
parts.  
Note: Trained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance  
Manual (HMM) for parts ordering information.  
This guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables,  
switches, and certain mechanical parts can be replaced by trained service  
personnel without the need for step-by-step procedures.  
Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo™.  
The description of the TV card in this manual applies only to machines which have  
a TV card. It does not apply to machines which do not have a TV card.  
This guide contains procedures for replacing the following parts:  
Memory modules  
Hard disk drive  
Optical drive  
Graphic Card  
TV Tuner  
WLAN Card  
Heatsink & Fan  
Keyboard  
Mouse  
Safety information for replacing CRUs  
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important  
safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your  
computer. If you no longer have this copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you  
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Additional information resources  
If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is  
available from the World Wide Web.  
You can find the following information:  
CRU removal and installation information  
Publications  
Troubleshooting information  
Parts information  
Links to other useful sources of information  
Tools required  
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:  
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge  
Flat screwdriver  
Phillips screwdriver  
Hex screwdriver  
Plastic flat screwdriver  
Plastic tweezers  
Note: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the  
disassembly procedure, group the screws with their corresponding  
components to avoid a mismatch when replacing the components.  
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Handling static-sensitive devices  
Static electricity is harmless to you, but it can seriously damage computer  
components.  
When you are replacing a part, do not open the antistatic package containing the  
new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are  
ready to install the new part.  
Take these precautions to avoid static electricity damage when handling parts and  
other computer components:  
Limit your movement. Movement can cause staticelectricity to build up around  
you.  
Always handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle  
adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the  
edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.  
Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components.  
Before you replace a new part, touch the antistatic package containing the  
part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on  
the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the  
package and your body.  
When possible, remove the new part from its antistatic packaging and install  
it directly into the computer without setting the part down. When this is not  
possible, place the antistatic package that the part came in on a smooth, level  
surface and place the part on it.  
Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.  
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Locations  
This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls  
and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, refer to  
“Removing the computer cover”.  
Locating components  
The following illustration will help you to locate the various components in your  
computer.  
Microprocessor fan and heatsink  
Memory modules  
PCI express adapter card  
PCI express adapter connectors  
Power supply  
System fan  
Optical drive  
Hard disk drive  
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Identifying parts on the system board  
The system board (sometimes called the motherboard) is the main circuit board  
in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of  
devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.  
The following illustrations show the locations of parts on the system board.  
Lenovo H430  
Microprocessor and heat sink  
Microprocessor fan connector  
Memory connectors (2)  
Thermal sensor header connector  
Power connector  
SATA connectors (4)  
Power supply fan connector  
Front panel connector  
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Clear CMOS  
Front USB connectors (2)  
Front audio connector  
PCI express X 1 adapter connectors (3)  
PCI express X 16 adapter connector  
System fan connector  
12V power connector  
Lenovo H415  
Microprocessor and heatsink  
Microprocessor fan connector  
Memory connectors (2)  
Thermal sensor header connector  
Power connector  
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SATA IDE connectors (3)  
Front panel connector  
Serial (com2) connector  
Front USB connectors (2)  
Front audio connector  
PCI Express X 1 adapter connectors (3)  
PCI Express X 16 adapter connector  
System fan connector  
12V power connector  
Replacing hardware  
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 or in the Hardware  
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the  
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at  
Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.  
Removing the computer cover  
Attention: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let it  
cool down before removing the cover.  
To remove the computer cover:  
1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down  
the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.  
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. Refer to “Locating connectors on the rear of the computer”.  
4. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the  
chassis.  
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5. Slide the computer cover to the rear of the chassis to remove it.  
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.  
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Removing and replacing the front bezel  
To remove and replace the front bezel:  
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.  
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.  
2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis  
and pushing the bezel outward as shown.  
3. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the  
corresponding holes in the chassis, then snap them into position at the bottom  
and top.  
4. Refer to “Completing the installation”.  
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Replacing a memory module  
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 or in the Hardware  
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the  
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at  
To replace a memory module:  
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.  
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.  
2. Locate the memory module connectors. Refer to “Locating components”.  
3. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as  
shown.  
4. Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Make sure the  
notch  
on the memory aligns correctly with the connector key  
on the  
system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until  
the retaining clips close.  
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5. Refer to “Completing the installation”.  
Replacing the hard disk drive  
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 or in the Hardware  
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the  
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at  
To replace the hard disk drive:  
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.  
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.  
2. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive.  
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3. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to drive bay.  
4. Remove the hard disk drive by pulling it straight out of the drive bay.  
5. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.  
6. Secure the new hard disk drive to the drive bay with the four screws.  
7. Connect the power and data cables to the hard disk drive. Refer to “Identifying  
parts on the system board”.  
8. Refer to “Completing the installation”.  
Replacing an optical drive  
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 or in the Hardware  
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the  
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at  
To replace an optical drive  
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.  
2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing and replacing the front bezel”.  
3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive.  
4. Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to drive bay.  
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5. Push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis.  
6. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the back until it snaps into  
position.  
7. Secure the optical drive to the bay with the two screws.  
8. Connect the data and power cables to the drive.  
9. Install the front bezel. Refer to “Removing and replacing the front bezel”.  
10. Refer to “Completing the installation”.  
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Replacing the heatsink assembly  
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 or in the Hardware  
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the  
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at:  
To replace the heatsink assembly:  
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.  
2. Lay the computer on its side.  
3. Locate the heatsink. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”.  
4. Disconnect the heatsink and the fan assembly cable from the system board.  
5. Remove the four screws  
system board.  
securing the heatsink and fan assembly to the  
6. Lift the failing heatsink and fan assembly off the system board.  
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7. 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).  
8. Install the heatsink and fan assembly onto the heatsink retention bracket.  
9. Reconnect the disconnected cables to the system board.  
10. Refer to “Completing the installation”.  
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Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter  
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 or in the Hardware  
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the  
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at:  
To replace an adapter:  
1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.  
2. Remove the screw that secures the latch to the chassis,  
latch  
connector.  
open the adapter  
and remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter  
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3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector.  
4. Ensure the adapter is fully seated into the adapter connector.  
5. Screw the latch into the chassis.  
6. Refer to “Completing the installation”.  
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Replacing the keyboard and mouse  
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 or in the Hardware  
Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the  
Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at  
To replace the keyboard:  
1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down  
the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices.  
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.  
3. Locate the connector for the keyboard. Refer to “Locating connectors on the  
rear of the computer” and “Locating connectors on the front of the computer”.  
Note: Your keyboard will be connected to a USB connector at either front  
or at the rear of the computer.  
4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new  
keyboard cable to the same connector.  
5. Refer to “Completing the installation”.  
6. The mouse can be replaced using the same method.  
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Completing the installation  
After replacing a part or parts, you must close the computer cover and reconnect  
all the cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Some parts will require  
confirming updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Starting the  
Setup Utility” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual.  
To complete the installation:  
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools  
or loose screws are left inside your computer. Refer to “Locating components”  
for the location of the various components.  
2. Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before replacing the computer  
cover.  
3. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the  
bottom of the computer cover engage the rails. Then, push the computer cover  
closed until it snaps into position. Screw back the two screws on the chassis.  
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4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. Refer to  
“Locating connectors on the front of the computer” and “Locating connectors  
on the rear of the computer”.  
Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the  
defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come  
a few days after the CRU arrives.  
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Appendix.  
Declaration  
Thank you for using Lenovo products.  
Carefully read all documents shipped with your computer before you install and  
use the product for the first time. Lenovo is not responsible for any loss except  
when caused by installation and operations performed by Lenovo professional  
service personnel. You are responsible if you fail to operate the product according  
to instructions and requirements in the manuals included with your computer, or  
operate the product inappropriately.  
This manual could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors. Changes  
are made periodically to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated  
in new editions of the publication.To provide better service, Lenovo reserves the  
right to improve and/or modify the products and software programs described in  
the manuals included with your computer, and the content of the manual, at any  
time without additional notice.  
The manuals included with your computer are provided to help you use Lenovos  
products appropriately. For the configuration of the product, refer to the related  
contract (if any) or product packing list, or consult the distributor for the product  
sales.  
The content of the manuals included with your computer is protected by copyright  
laws and rules. None of the manuals included with your computer may be  
reproduced or transcribed by any means or translated into any language without  
prior written permission of Lenovo.  
The software interface and function and hardware configuration described in  
the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual  
configuration of the computer that you purchase.You are welcome to contact us  
about the manuals included with your computer. For the latest information or any  
questions or comments, contact or visit the Lenovo Web site:  
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Trademarks  
Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks of  
Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.  
Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft group of  
companies.  
Intel Inside is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.  
AMD, the AMD Arrow logo, ATI, AMD Athlon, AMD LIVE!, AMD Opteron, AMD  
Phenom, AMD Sempron, Catalyst, Cool ‘n’ Quiet, CrossFire, PowerPlay, Radeon,  
and The Ultimate Visual Experience are trademarks of Advanced Micro Devices,  
Inc.  
Other company, product, or service names referred to herein or in other Lenovo  
publications may be trademarks or service marks of others.  
All rights reserved.  
Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in the manuals included with  
your computer or this document do not necessarily indicate that related software  
or hardware is included. The actual configuration of the product depends on the  
packing list description.  
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Energy Star Statement  
ENERGY STAR® is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  
and the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the  
environment through energy efficient products and practices.  
Lenovo is proud to offer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant  
designation. The following machine types have been designed and tested to  
conform to the ENERGY STAR program requirement for computers at the time  
of manufacture. For more information about ENERGY STAR ratings for Lenovo  
• 1194  
• 1196  
By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage of the power-  
management features of your computer, you reduce the consumption of electricity.  
Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial sayings, a cleaner  
environment, and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.  
Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your  
day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the following  
power-management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive  
for a specified duration:  
ENERGY STAR power-management features, by operating system.  
Microsoft Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8  
Power plan: Balanced  
Turn off the display: After 10 minutes  
• Put the computer to sleep: After 25 minutes  
• Advanced power settings:  
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Turn off hard disk drives: After 20 minutes  
Hibernate: Never  
To awaken your computer from a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any  
key on your keyboard. For more information about these settings, refer to your  
Windows Help and Support information system.  
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Enabling ErP compliance mode  
You can enable the energy-related products directive (ErP) compliance mode  
through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program. This mode reduces  
electricity consumption when your computer is in standby mode or turned off.  
To enable ErP compliance mode in the Setup Utility program, do the following:  
1. Repeatedly press and release the F1 key when turning on the computer to start  
the Setup Utility program.  
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ErP and press  
Enter.  
3. Select Enabled and press Enter.  
4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter  
when prompted to confirm.  
Note: When ErP compliance mode is enabled, you only can wake up your  
computer by pressing the power switch.  
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