This manual contains service and reference information for ideacentre 300S serious computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information.
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– Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Send another person to get medical aid. Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these products. Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury.
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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To Connect To Disconnect 1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4.
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
1. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Press and hold the F1 key then turn on the computer. When the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program is displayed, release the F1 key.
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5. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu. Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, you cannot start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program until a valid password is typed from the keyboard. Setting, changing, or deleting a Power-On Password Note: A password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9).
To set a Power-On Password, do the following: 1. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See ”Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program” on page 13.) 2. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press the Enter key.
Agent. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled, and then press the Enter key. 5. Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu. Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select Discard changes and Exit from the menu.
Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings, press the Esc key to return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu. You might have to press the Esc key several times. Do one of the following: •...
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3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or component. If all devices and components have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later. The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the front of the motherboard. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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ideacentre 300S -11IBR 1. Battery 9. LPC debug header 2. Microprocessor fan header 10. Front panel connector 3. Memory connector 11. Front USB connectors (2) 4. Microprocessor and heat sink 12. M.2 Wi-Fi card slot 13. Front audio connector 5. Clear CMOS jumper 6.
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16. PCI express X 1 adapter slots (2) 7. Auxiliary power connector 17. Front audio connector 8. Battery 18. PCI express X 16 adapter slot 9. SATA connectors (3) 19. System fan header 10. Front panel connector ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratches or other damage.
Step 4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Step 5. To reinstall the computer cover: Line up the computer cover with the chassis, and then slide it back. Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the screws. Removing the front bezel Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover.
Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratches or other damage.
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Step 6. Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical disk drive bay to the chassis. Step 7. Slide out the optical disk drive bay, and then lift it up. Step 8. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Step 9.
Slide out the hard disk drive bay, and then lift it up. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. Step 9. Remove the 4 screws that secure the hard disk drive to the bay. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 10. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bay. Step 11. Install the new hard disk drive: Insert the new hard disk drive into the drive bay. Screw back the 4 screws on the drive bay. Attach the data and power cables to the new hard disk drive. Line up the hard disk drive bay, and then slide it in.
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Step 9. For ideacentre 300S-11ISH, refer to the below instructions: Step 10. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 11. Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Make sure the notch on the memory module is correctly aligned with the connector key on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. Step 12.
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Disconnect the fan power cable from the connector on the motherboard. Step 6. Remove the 4 screws that secure the microprocessor fan to the heat-sink and lift up the microprocessor fan to remove it. Step 7. To install the new microprocessor fan: Line up the new microprocessor fan with the heat-sink and secure it to the heat-sink with 4 screws.
“Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 5. Replacing the heat-sink assembly. Refer to “Replacing the heat-sink assembly”. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 6. To remove the microprocessor from the system board, press then slide the small handle out to spring it up. and open the retainer. Attention: Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handing the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
“Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Step 5. Remove the graphic card. Refer to “Replacing the graphic card”. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 6. Disconnect the 2 antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card. Step 7. Remove the screw that secure the Wi-Fi card to the motherboard. Step 8. Pull the Wi-Fi card upward to remove it from the card port. Step 9. Install the new Wi-Fi card: Line up the new Wi-Fi card, and then insert it into the same card port.
Step 10. Remove the heat-sink. Refer to “Replacing the heat-sink”. Step 11. Remove the graphic card. Refer to “Replacing the graphic card”. Step 12. Remove the Wi-Fi card. Refer to “Replacing the Wi-Fi card”. ideacentre 300S Series Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 13. Disconnect the all cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 14. Remove the 5 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis. Step 15. Lift up the motherboard to remove it. Step 16. Install the new motherboard: Line up the holes on the new motherboard with mounting holes on the chassis and secure it with screws.
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