lenovo ideacentre k410 user guide

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Vers ion 1 .0 2012.02

User Guide

IdeaCentre K4 Series

Machine type: 10086/3109/4743 K43010089/1168/4744 K41010090/2556/4748 K415

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Important Saety Inormation

Beore using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all o the

related saety inormation or this product. Reer to the Safety and Warranty Guidethat you received with this product or the latest saety inormation. Reading and

understanding this saety inormation reduces the risk o personal injury or damage

to your product.

Danger: Be aware o extremely hazardous or lethal situations.

Attention: Be aware o possible damage to programs, devices, or data.

Note: Pay attention to this important inormation.

Copyright Lenovo 2012. All rights reserved.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: I data or sotware is delivered

pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract, use, reproduction, or

disclosure is subject to restrictions set orth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

2012. Lenovo


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Contents

Important Saety Inormation

Chapter 1 Using the Computer Hardware .............................. 1

1.1 Front view o the chassis ........................................................2

1.2 Rear view o the chassis ........................................................3

1.3 Connecting your computer ....................................................6

1.4 7.1 Audio conguration instructions .......................................8

1.5 5.1 Audio conguration instructions .......................................9

1.6 Connect the power cords properly to grounded electrical

outlets .................................................................................10

1.7 How to play Blu-ray Discs (selected models only).................10

1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only) ................................11

1.9 Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only)..................11

1.10 Power Control Switch (selected models only) .......................14

Chapter 2 Using the Rescue System .................................... 19

2.1 OneKey Recovery ................................................................20

2.2 Driver and Application Installation .........................................20

2.3 System Setup ......................................................................212.4 System Backup ...................................................................22

2.5 System Recovery .................................................................22

2.6 Create Recovery Disc ..........................................................22

Chapter 3 Troubleshooting and Confrming Setup .............. 23

3.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems .......................................24

3.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems ..........................................25

3.3 Troubleshooting Sotware Problems .....................................25

3.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and Hard

Disks ...................................................................................26


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3.5 Special considerations or troubleshooting Windows ............27

3.6 Perorming Daily Maintenance Tasks ....................................28

Chapter 4 Hardware Replacement Guide ............................. 29

4.1 Locations .............................................................................33

4.2 Replacing hardware .............................................................37

Appendix. ....................................................................................49

Energy Star Statement .................................................................50


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Chapter

This chapter contains the ollowing

topics:

Computer hardware introduction

Inormation on computer connections

Note: The descriptions in this chapter

might be dierent rom what you see on

your computer, depending on the computer

models and congurations.

User Guide 1

Using the Computer Hardware


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1.1 Front view o the chassis

Attention: Be careul not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked

air vents can cause overheating.

Power button

Power Control Switch indicator ON/OFF (selected models only)

Hard disk drive indicator

Power control switch (selected models only)

Memory card readers (selected models only)

USB connector

Microphone connector

Headphone connector

Optical drive (some models are equipped with only one optical drive)

Hot plug HDD port (selected models only)

Attention: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.


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1.2 Rear view o the chassis

IdeaCentre K430

Voltage selection switch (selected models only)

Power connector

HDMI connector (selected models only)

USB connectors

DisplayPort connector (selected models only)

On-board VGA connector

Ethernet connector

Audio connectors

PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (some models are equipped

with a graphics card)

PCI Express X 1 adapter connector (some models are equipped with a WIFI

card or TV tuner card)


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IdeaCentre K410


Power connector

USB connectors

HDMI connector (selected models only)On-board VGA connector

Ethernet connector

Audio connectors






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IdeaCentre K415


Power connector

USB connectors (USB ports 4 to 6)

HDMI connector (selected models only)On-board VGA connector

Ethernet connector

Audio connectors






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1.3 Connecting your computer

Note: Your computer may not have all o the connectors described in this

section.

1.3.1 Check the position o the voltage-selection switch on

the rear o the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the

switch i necessary.

Note: Some computers do not have a voltage switch. These computers

control voltage automatically.

Ifthevoltagesupplyrangeis100-127VAC,settheswitchto115V.

Ifthevoltagesupplyrangeis200-240VAC,settheswitchto230V.

115

230

1.3.2 Basic connector instructions

Connector Description

Microphone Use this connector to attach a microphone to your

computer when you want to record sound or i you

use speech-recognition sotware.

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 rom 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

o the device and the audio line-in connector o

the computer.


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Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals rom the computer

to external devices, such as powered stereo

speakers (speakers with built-in ampliiers),

headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio

line-in connector on a stereo system or otherexternal recording device.

USB connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires

a USB connection.

Ethernet connector Use this connector to attach the computer to an

Ethernet-type local area network.

VGA connector 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.

DisplayPort connector

(optional)

Used to attach a high-perormance monitor, a

direct-drive monitor, or other devices that use a

DisplayPort connector.

TV-Tuner connector (optional) Only supported on systems with optional TV tuner

card.

Note: I your computer is equipped with a wireless keyboard or mouse,

ollow the installation instructions or those devices.


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1.4 7.1 Audio confguration instructions

Use the ollowing illustration when connecting a 7.1 surround sound audio system:

S/PDIF out connector Microphone input Connector

Center / Low requency output

connector

Audio line-out Connector

Surround out connector Audio line-in Connector

Note: For more detailed settings, click Start Control panel Hardware

and Sound Lenovo HD Audio Manager. Follow the instructions to

congure advanced settings.

Sound confguration is as ollows:

1. Right click the Sound icon in the system property bar and select the sounds

option to setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.

2. Select a playback device rom the playbackdialog box, then click the

confgure button to congure it.

3. Select 7.1 surround rom audio channels in the pop-up speaker setup dialog

box and proceed with the speaker setup by ollowing the prompts.


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4. 7.1 surround sound can be used once this conguration procedure is complete.

Note: I the audio conguration interaces above are dierent rom

those on your computer, you may use the above steps as a reerence to

congure the 7.1 surround sound audio device system in your actual audio

conguration interace and read the electronic Help inormation or urther

assistance.

1.5 5.1 Audio confguration instructions

(This instruction is only or the pc model which

mainboard supports audio transorming rom 2.0 stereo

to 5.1 surround.)This model o computer supports transorming stereo sound into 5.1 surround

sound.

Use the ollowing guides when connecting to the 5.1 surround audio device:

Front channel

Surround

Center-LEF

Blue line-in connector

Green line-out connector

Pink Mic-in connector

The confgurations are as ollowings:

1. Right click the Sound icon in system property bar and select sounds option to

setup the sounds in the pop-up dialog box.

2. Select a playback device rom the playback dialog box, and then click congure

button to congure it.3. Select 5.1 surround rom audio channels in the pop-up speaker setup dialog

box to proceed with the speaker setup by ollowing as prompted.

4. Ater the conguration, 5.1 surround can be used.


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Note: I the audio conguration interaces in above are dierent rom your

actual computer, you may use above steps as reerence to congure the

5.1 surround audio device in your actual audio conguration interace and

read the electronic Help inormation or urther assistance.

1.6 Connect the power cords properly to grounded

electrical outlets

1.7 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 this table. Because other types o cables do not

meet the requirements o the Blu-ray standard.

You need to purchase the cable separately i the computer is not equipped with

the corresponding cable.

This table will help you to identiy the connectors on your computer and display.

Connection Type Computer Cable DisplayDVI 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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1.8 Wired keyboard (selected models only)

LVT Ater entering Windows, press this key to launch the LVT (Lenovo

Vantage Technology) program, Lenovos pre-loaded Home PC sotware.

In addition to its own unctions, the LVT program will allow you to start

other Windows compatible sotware, specially congured to run on this

model o 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 open.

1.9 Hot-swappable hard disk (selected models only)

Unpack

Hot-swappable hard disk USB adapter USB cable

You may plug the hot-swappable hard disk conveniently while the computer

system using it remains in operation, but will not damage the hard disk data.

You may back up the data on this hot-swappable hard disk at any time or data

maintenance or data transmission.


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Operationofthehot-swappableharddisk

Slide it into the bay rom the ront until it snaps into position.

Pull the hot-swappable hard disk drive out o the drive bay.


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Connectthehot-swappableharddisktotheothercomputer

Notes:

Dontunplugtheharddiskwhileitiscopyingthedatatoavoidresultin

a loss o data.

Afterinstallingtheharddiskandconnectingallthecables,waitforamoment to make the system distinguish rom the hard disk.

Dontinstalltheoperatingsystemonthehot-swappableharddisk.

Dontunplugtheharddiskwhileitisoperatingasoftwareprogramto

avoid collapse o system.

Afterpullingouttheharddisk,dontbeattheharddiskorthrowit

everywhere to damage it.

UndertheRescueSystem,eachfunctionmodecannotdistinguishfromthe hot-swappable hard disk.


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1.10 Power Control Switch (selected models only)

The Power Control Switch eature allows your computer to switch to dierent

modes, thus providing you with customized experiences during operations.

Operation o the Power Control Switch

The Power Control Switch unction supports three operating modes:Auto, Turbo

and Cool. System resources are optimized by toggling between those three

dierent modes. Dierent modes are used or dierent applications.

In theAuto and Cool mode, computer will boot up at rapid speed; In the Turbo

mode, computer will boot up at ultra speed.

Switchdifferentmodebytogglingthepowercontrolswitch


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Open the running status or

each component under the

Mode Switch:

CPU Show the

percentage o

the current CPU

clock requency

against the nominal

maximal CPU clock

requency.

Boot The status o the

computer startup

speed.

PressthePowerControlSwitchindicatorON/OFFtoopentheindicatorunder

the ront panel and indicate the dierent lighting eects in each mode.

Displaythemainscreenofthesoftware

Double click the Power Control Switch icon in the Quick Launch bar.


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AUTO

Auto adjust the system CPU

clock requency and running

speed. Turn the Power

Control Switch knob to theAuto position to enable this

mode.

Note:

The numeric values may

vary because each model is

congured dierently.

COOL

The CPU runs at low

requency. The system

consumes minimum power.

Turn the Power Control

Switch knob to the Cool

position to enable this mode.


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Note:



congured dierently.

TURBO

The CPU runs at ull speed.

The system achieves itsoptimal perormance. Turn

the Power Control Switch

knob to the Turbo position to

enable this mode.

Note:



congured dierently.


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Notes:

Whenyouarerunningsystem-intensivegamesorotherprogramsthat

consume a high proportion o the system resources, you should choose

Turbo mode. This will allow you to achieve optimal perormance.

Afterunpluggingandreconnectingthepowercordtotheoutlet,the

computer cannot boot up at ultra speed in Turbo mode. In order to

keep ultra speed during the boot up, the computer must always keep

connecting the outlet.


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Chapter Using the Rescue System


topics:

OneKey Recovery

Driver and Application Installation

System Setup

System Backup

System Recovery

Create Recovery Disc

Attention: Using this program will result inloss o data.

YoucanrestoretheC:driveofthecomputer

to actory deault settings or to the last

system backup status using OneKey

Recovery. I you do this, all o the existing

dataondriveC:willbelost,butthecontent

and ormat o the other partitions o the hard

disk drive will remain unchanged.

I you want to install an operating system

and back it up with OneKey Recovery, you

mustformattheC:partitioninNTFS ormat

andinstalltheoperatingsystemontheC:

partition. Otherwise, the OneKey Recovery

system cannot run.

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Note about the service partition:

The les 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 inormation, see the ollowing instructions:

By selecting Control Panel Administrative Tools Computer Management

Disk Management, you can see the service partition, which must not be

deleted.

Note: The recovery les and relevant data used by the rescue system are

saved in the service partition. I the service partition is deleted or damaged

by someone other than authorized Lenovo service personnel, Lenovo willnot be liable or any losses arising thererom in any way.

2.1 OneKey Recovery

OneKey Recovery is an easy-to-use application. You can use it to restore your

computer to the system deault or to a previously backed up state.

Detailed Operation Procedure1. Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until

the Lenovo Rescue System open, then select OneKey Recovery.

Note: SystemRecoverywilloverwriteallofthedataontheC:drive.To

prevent loss o data, be sure to back up relevant data beore perorming

system recovery.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to select the backup task you want to restore

rom and the disk where you want to install the operating system, then press

Next to start the restore.

3. Please wait during the process o system recovery. Do not interrupt the

operation during the recovery process.

4. Ater the system is recovered successully, the sotware will prompt you to

restart the computer. Restart the computer and start the operating system.

2.2 Driver and Application InstallationThe Driver and Application Installation unction in the rescue system provides a

way or the user to conveniently reinstall all o the Lenovo applications and drivers

that were shipped with your Lenovo hardware.


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Method 1: Automatic Installation

Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the

Lenovo Rescue System open, then select Drivers and Application Installation.

Follow the on-screen prompts to install the Lenovo drivers and applications.

ClickInstall to start installing the Lenovo Drivers and Application Installation

sotware.

The system will restart. Ater the system has restarted, the installation process will

continue until it has completed.

Method 2: Manual Installation

In the Windows system, ClickStart All Programs Lenovo Lenovo

Drivers and Application Installation.

Ater starting the procedure, install all the drivers and sotware manually by

ollowing the prompts.

Notes:

1. Do not install sotware which is already installed on the computer.2.MakesurethattheDriversandApplicationInstallationsoftwarehas

been automatically installed beore starting the operating system. The

manual installation unction can only be used ater the sotware has

been installed.

2.3 System Setup

System Setup congures the network conguration or the Lenovo Rescue

System to ensure your Rescue System can connect to internet. In addition, System

Setup sets and manages all passwords or the Lenovo Rescue system.

2.3.1 Launch

Repeatedly press and release the F2 key once turning on the computer until the

Lenovo Rescue System open, then select System Setup.

2.3.2 Network SettingsDepending on the network access mode o the computer, select ADSL or LAN

Connection in the network connection modes.

1. I you select ADSL input the username and password o the ADSL

connection.


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2. I you select LAN connection congure the IP address and proxy server o the

LAN.

2.3.3 Password Management

Password Management allows you to set and manage the password or Lenovo

Rescue System.

The deault password is blank.

Set a password when you access Password Management or the rst time.

I you dont want to set a password, access the system directly and operate it

accordingly.

2.4 System Backup

This backs up your system partition to an image le. In case o a system ailure,

you can restore your system rom this image le.

In the Windows system, clickStartAll Programs Lenovo Lenovo

Rescue System.

Ater starting Rescue System, clickSystem Backup to back up your systempartition by ollowing the prompts.

2.5 System Recovery

Reboot your computer into the system recovery environment. You can choose to

restore to a system backup point or the initial state (actory deault settings).

2.6 Create Recovery DiscCreate a bootable recovery disc rom the current system. These recovery discs

are used to boot your computer and will guide you through the entire restoration

process.

In the Windows system, clickStartAll Programs Lenovo Lenovo

Rescue System.

Ater starting Rescue System, clickCreate Recovery Disc to create a bootable

recovery disc rom the current system.

Follow the on-screen prompts to create recovery discs.


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topics:

Troubleshooting and Problem Resolution

Note: The description o the TV tuner card

in this manual is only used or the machines

which have the TV tuner card. It does not

apply to those machines that do not have a

TV tuner card.

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ChapterTroubleshooting and

Confrming Setup


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Solving Problems

Follow these tips when troubleshooting your computer:

Ifyouaddedorremovedapartbeforetheproblemstarted,reviewthe

installation procedures to ensure that the part is correctly installed. Ifaperipheraldevicedoesnotwork,ensurethatthedeviceisproperly

connected.

Ifanerrormessageappearsonthescreen,writedowntheexactmessage.

This message may help support personnel diagnose and x the problem(s).

Ifanerrormessageoccursinaprogram,seetheprogramsdocumentation.

Note: TheproceduresinthisdocumentwerewrittenfortheWindows

deault view, so they may not apply i you set your Lenovo computer to

theWindowsClassicview.

3.1 Troubleshooting Display Problems

Problem: Blank screen or no image is displayed on the monitor.

Troubleshooting and problem resolution:

1. Check to see i the monitor has been turned on; i not, press the Power button.

2. Check to see i the monitor power cord is loose; i so, plug the power cord

securely into the monitor.

3. Check to see i the signal cable to the monitor is securely connected to the

connector on the computer graphics card; i not, shut down the computer

then connect the signal cable o 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

rom the pop-up menu.

2. From here, select the appropriate options to:

Changethedesktopbackground

Selectascreensaver

Selectcolorsandappearanceoptionsforiconsandtext

SetresolutionandcolorsintheDisplaySettingsoptions


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Problem: Ripple on screen.


1. Check to see i any o the ollowing devices are located less than one meter

rom the computer: rerigerators, electric ans, electric dryers, UPS systems,

regulators, fuorescent lamps or other computers that may be generating

magnetic intererence.

2. Move any interering devices away rom the computer.

3. I the problem persists, contact Lenovo Service.

3.2 Troubleshooting Audio Problems

Problem: No sound rom the integrated speakers.


AdjusttheWindowsvolumecontroldouble-clickthespeakericoninthe

lower-right corner o your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and the

sound is not muted. Adjust the volume, bass, or treble controls to eliminate

distortion.

Reinstalltheaudiodriver.

Disconnectanyheadphonesfromtheheadphoneconnectorsoundfromthe speakers is automatically disabled when headphones are connected to the

computers side-panel headphone connector.

Problem: No sound rom headphones.


Checktheheadphonecableconnectionensurethattheheadphonecableis

securely inserted into the headphone connector.

AdjusttheWindowsvolumecontrolclickordouble-clickthespeakericonin

the lower-right corner o your screen. Ensure that the volume is turned up and

the sound is not muted.

3.3 Troubleshooting Sotware Problems

Problem:You are unable exit a running program normally.

Troubleshooting and problem resolution:1. Open the Task Managerwindow by pressing Ctrl, Alt and Delete at the same

time.

2. Select theApplication tab, select the problem program, then click the End

Taskbutton.


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Problem:You need to install or uninstall a program.

Problem resolution:

During installation never abort the install process by powering the system o or

through other drastic means. This can cause system program disorder or even

ailure during system initialization.

During the uninstall process, never directly delete the les or olders. This is

harmul to the system, and might cause a system-wide malunction.

Use the ollowing procedure to properly uninstall programs:

1. Back up all documents and system settings related to the program beore

removing it.

2. I the program has its own uninstaller, run it directly to uninstall the program.

3. I the program does not have its own uninstaller, then select Control Panel rom

the Start menu.

4. From the Control Panel, choose Programs and Functions.

5. Find the applicable program rom the Programs and Functions dialog box and

then select Uninstall/Modiy.

6. Perorm the instructions displayed to uninstall the sotware.

3.4 Troubleshooting Problems with Optical Drives and

Hard Disks

Problem:The Optical drive is unable to read a CD/DVD.


1. Check to determine i there is an optical drive icon in the resource manager

o the operating system. I not, restart your computer. I there is still no icon,

contact Lenovo Service. Otherwise, continue with the next step o this

procedure.

2. Conrm that the CD/DVD has been properly placed in the drive. I not, reload

the CD or DVD. Otherwise, continue with the next step o this procedure.

3. Check the specications that came with your computer to conrm that this

optical drive is capable o reading this type o CD or DVD.

4. I the CD/DVD cannot be read, replace it with a known good CD/DVD such as

one that was shipped with the computer.5. I the known good CD cannot be read, visually check the operating side o the

CD/DVD or deects.


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Problem:The capacity o 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 eature, the system recovery eature needs to occupy some

hard disk space. This may account or the apparent hard disk capacity decit.

Further Technical Explanation:The nominal capacity o the hard disk is

expressed in the decimal system, 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 o the hard disk shown in Windows can be calculated according to

the calculations in the ollowing example:

The nominal capacity o the hard disk is 40G, while its actual capacity

should be: 40 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024) = 37G.

I the Service partition o 3G - 3 x 1000 x 1000 x 1000/(1024 x 1024 x 1024)

= 2.79G is subtracted, the capacity o the hard disk shown in the system

can be obtained.

The capacity o the hard disk as calculated using this method may be slightly

dierent rom the actual capacity due to the rounding o totals.

3.5 Special considerations or troubleshooting

Windows

Record the ollowing inormation as it may be useul later when troubleshooting

system problems:

1. The serial number o the sotware. The serial number was shipped with the

computer and provided separately by the manuacturer. The Help Center is

unable to retrieve this number.

2. The drivers or this computer model only support the Windows 7 system.

3. When you use the Windows Media Center to watch TV, be particularly attentive

to the ollowing:

Inthefollowingtwosituations,youmustre-saveachannellist:

a. When you change your TV signal rom digital to analog, your saved

channel list or 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 rom analog to digital, your saved

channel list or analog TV is deleted. When you want to watch analog


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TV again, you must create and save a new channel list.

YoumustsettheTVtunerinputsignaltoanalogbeforeyoucanwatch

Teletext programming.

3.6 Perorming Daily Maintenance Tasks

Cleaning the computer components

Because many o the computer components consist o 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 sot cotton cloth, clear water (preerably puried or distilled

water) and cotton swabs.

Attention: Beore you clean your computer, disconnect the computer

rom the electrical outlet. Clean your computer with a sot cloth

dampened with water. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners, which may

contain fammable substances.

Note: To avoid damaging the computer or display, do not spray cleaning

solution directly onto the display. Only use products specically designed

or cleaning displays, and ollow the instructions included with the product.

The ollowing are general methods or cleaning the components:

Youcanuseasoftclothtoremovedustonthesurfaceofthecomputer,the

monitor, the printer, the speakers and the mouse.

Youcanuseavacuumcleanertocleaninotherwiseinaccessiblecorners.

Tocleanthekeyboardthoroughly,shutdownthecomputerandscrubitgently

with a wet cloth. Donotuse the keyboard until it is dry.

Do not do any o the ollowing:

Allowwatertoenterthecomputer.

Useaheavilydampenedcloth.

Spraywaterdirectlyontothesurfaceofthemonitororinsidethecomputer.

LCD monitors should be cleaned daily. Use a dry cloth to brush dust rom the

monitor and keyboard every day. Keep all suraces clean and ree o grease stains.


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topics:

Identiying internal components

Identiying parts on the system board

Removing the computer cover

Removing the ront bezel

Replacing a memory module

Replacing a hard disk drive

Replacing an optical drive

Replacing a graphics card

Replacing the TV-Tuner card

Replacing the keyboard and mouse

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Chapter Hardware Replacement Guide


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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 oten be reerred

to as parts.

Note: Trained service personnel should reer to the Hardware Maintenance

Manual(HMM) or parts ordering inormation.

This guide does not include procedures or the replacement o all parts. It is

expected that trained service personnel are already able to replace cables,

switches, and certain mechanical parts without the need or step-by-step

procedures.

Note:UseonlypartsprovidedbyLenovo.

The description o the TV-Tuner card in this manual applies only to computer

models with a TV-Tuner card, and thereore does not apply to models without a

TV-Tuner card.

This guide contains instructions or replacing the ollowing parts:

Memorymodules

Harddiskdrive

Opticaldiskdrive

Graphicscard

TV-Tunercard

Saety inormation or replacing CRUs

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs beore reading the Important

saety inormation in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your

computer. An electronic copy o the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be

obtained online rom the Lenovo Support Web site at:

http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.


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Additional inormation resources

The most up-to-date inormation or your computer is available online at:


You can nd the ollowing inormation:

Customerreplacementunitremovalandinstallationinformation

Publications

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Tools required

To disassemble the computer, you will need the ollowing tools:

Wristgroundingstrapandconductivematforpreventingelectrostaticdischarge

Flatscrewdriver

Phillipsscrewdriver

Hexscrewdriver

Plasticatscrewdriver

Plastictweezers

Note: The screws used or the dierent 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, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer

components.

When replacing a part, do not open the anti-static packaging containing the newpart until the deective part has been removed rom the computer and you are

ready to install the new part.

When handling parts and other computer components, the ollowing precautions

should be taken in order to avoid static electricity damage:

Limityourmovements,asmovementcancausethebuild-upofstaticelectricity.

Alwayshandlepartsandothercomputercomponentswithcare,andhandle

adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by their

edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.

Preventothersfromtouchingpartsandothercomputercomponents.

Beforereplacinganewpart,rstplacetheanti-staticpackagingcontainingthe

part against a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surace on

the computer or at least two seconds. This will reduce static electricity in the

package and your body.

Whenpossible,removethenewpartfromitsanti-staticpackagingandinstallit

directly into the computer without setting the part down. I this is not possible,place the part on top o its anti-static packaging on a smooth, fat surace

beore installing it.

Donotplacepartsonthecomputercoverorothermetalsurface.


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4.1 Locations

4.1.1 Identiying internal components

The ollowing illustration shows the components inside your computer.

1 2

3

5

4

6

Optical disk drive Hard disk drive

Graphics card System board

System an Power supply


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4.1.2 Identiying parts on the system board

The system board (also known as the mainboard or motherboard) is the main

circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer unctions and supports

a variety o devices that are actory-installed or that you can install later.

The ollowing illustrations show the locations o the dierent parts on the system

board.

Lenovo K430

1 2 3 4

5

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6

7

101113 1214151617

12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink

Microprocessor an header Memory slots (4)

Power connector Front USB header

PCI express X 16 adapter slots (2) Power an header


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Front panel connector Front USB connector

Front USB connector Mode switch connector

Serial (COM2) connector Battery

Front audio connector PCI express X 1 adapter slots (2)System an header

Lenovo K410

1 2 3 4 5

6

7

8

9

10111214 131617 15181920

12V power connector Microprocessor and heat sink

Microprocessor an header Memory slots (2)

Thermal sensor header Power connector

Battery SATA connectors (3)


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eSATA connector Power an header

Front panel connector Clear CMOS jumper

Front USB connectors (2) Mini PCI-E slot

Mode switch connector Serial (COM2) connectorPCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) Front audio connector

PCI express X 16 adapter slot System an header

Lenovo K415

1 2 3 4 5 6

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14

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1516171819202122232425

12V power connector Battery

Microprocessor and heat sink Microprocessor an header

Memory slots (4) Thermal sensor header


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Mini PCI-E slot Power connector

eSATA connector Power an header

SSD power connector (Optional) LPC debug connector

SATA connectors (4) Serial (COM2) connectorFront panel connector SPI debug connector

Mode switch connector Front USB connector (2)

ROM socket Clear CMOS jumper

Front USB header PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3)

Front audio connector PCI express X 16 adapter slot

System an header

4.2 Replacing hardware

Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair

beore reading the Important saety inormation in the Safety and

Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware

Maintenance Manual(HMM) or the computer. To obtain copies o the

Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM,gototheSupportWebsiteat


4.2.1 General inormation

Pre-disassembly instructions

Beore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the

ollowing:1. Turn o the power to the system and all peripherals.

2. Unplug all power and signal cables rom the computer.

3. Place the system on a fat, stable surace.


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4.2.2 Removing the computer cover

Attention:

Turnoffthecomputerandwait3to5minutestoletitcooldown

beore removing the cover. Forthisprocedure,ithelpstolaythecomputeronaat,stable

surace.

To remove the computer cover:

1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) rom the drives, shut down

the computer, and turn o all attached devices.

2. Unplug all power cords rom 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. Reer to Locating connectors on the rear o the computer.

4. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover at the rear o the

chassis.

5. Slide the computer cover out to remove it.


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4.2.3 Removing the ront bezel

Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on a fat, stable

surace.

To remove the ront bezel:

1. Remove the computer cover. Reer to Removing the computer cover.

2. Remove the ront bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis

and sliding the bezel out as shown.

3. To reattach the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the bottom o the bezel with the

corresponding holes in the chassis, and then snap it into position.


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4.2.4 Replacing a memory module


surace.

To replace a memory module:


2. Locate the memory module connectors. Reer to Locating components.

3. Remove the memory module to be replaced by opening the retaining clips as

shown.

4. Position the new memory module over the memory connector. Make sure

that the notch on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector

key on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the

connector until the retaining clips close.

5. Reattach the computer cover.


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4.2.5 Replacing a hard disk drive


surace.

To replace a hard disk drive:


2. Disconnect the data and power cables rom the hard disk drive.

3. Lit up the plastic handle and slide the hard disk drive out o the drive bay.

1

2

4. Remove the hard disk drive rom the plastic bracket as shown.

5. Line up the new hard disk drive with the plastic bracket and snap it into position.


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6. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay and slide the drive bay into

place.

7. Connect the power and signal cables to the new hard disk drive.


4.2.6 Replacing an optical drive


surace.

To replace an optical drive:


2. Remove the ront bezel. Reer to Removing the ront bezel.

3. Disconnect the data and power cables rom the rear o the optical drive.

4. Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out o the ront o

the chassis.

1

2

3

5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay rom the ront until it snaps into position.

6. Connect the data and power cables to the new disk drive.

7. Reattach the ront bezel and computer cover.


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4.2.7 Replacing a graphics card


surace.

To replace a graphics card:


2. Follow the below steps to remove a graphics card:

I your computer has a Duo-graphics cards installed, ollow the steps

below to replace it:

a. Remove the screw that secures the Duo-graphics cards xing bracket and

lit the bracket up.


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b. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis,

open it, and remove the Duo-graphics cards connector.

c. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis.

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1

2

4

d. Remove the graphics card by pulling it straight out o the connector.


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I your computer has a single graphics card installed, ollow the steps

below to replace it:

a. Remove the screw that secures the graphics latch to the chassis and open

it.

b. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card to the chassis.

1

2

3

c. Remove the graphics card by pulling it straight out o the connector.


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3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector and secure it to

chassis with the screw.

4. Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the screw.

5. Connect the two graphics cards with the Duo-graphics cards connector and

reattach the Duo-graphics cards xing bracket to the chassis. (For models with

Duo-graphics cards only)


4.2.8 Replacing the TV-Tuner card


surace.

To replace the TV-Tuner card:


2. Remove the screw that secures the graphics card latch to the chassis and

open it.

3. Remove the screw that secures the TV-tuner card to the chassis.

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4. Remove the TV-Tuner card by pulling it straight out o the connector.

5. Install the new TV-tuner into the same connector and secure it to chassis with

the screw.

6. Turn the graphics card latch to the closed position and secure it with the screw.



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4.2.9 Replacing the keyboard and mouse

Note:YourkeyboardwillbeconnectedtoaUSBconnectorateitherfront

or the rear o the computer.

To replace the keyboard:

1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, or memory cards) rom the drives, shut down

the computer, and turn o all attached devices.

2. Unplug all power cords rom electrical outlets.

3. Locate the connector or the keyboard. Reer to Front view o the chassis and

Rear view o the chassis.

4. Disconnect the deective keyboard cable rom the computer and connect the

new keyboard cable to the same connector.

5. The mouse can be replaced using the same method.


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Appendix.

Declaration

Thank you or using Lenovo products.Careully read all documents shipped with your computer beore you install and

use the product or the rst time. Lenovo is not responsible or any loss except

when caused by installation and operations perormed by Lenovo proessional

service personnel. You are responsible i you ail 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 inormation herein; these changes will be incorporatedin new editions o the publication.To provide better service, Lenovo reserves the

right to improve and/or modiy the products and sotware programs described in

the manuals included with your computer, and the content o 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 conguration o the product, reer to the related

contract (i any) or product packing list, or consult the distributor or the product

sales.

The content o the manuals included with your computer is protected by copyright

laws and rules. None o the manuals included with your computer may be

reproduced or transcribed by any means or translated into any language without

prior written permission o Lenovo.

The sotware interace and unction and hardware conguration described in

the manuals included with your computer might not match exactly the actual

conguration o the computer that you purchase.You are welcome to contact us

about the manuals included with your computer. For the latest inormation or any

questions or comments, contact or visit the Lenovo Web site:

Service Web site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com


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Trademarks

Lenovo and the Lenovo logo, IdeaCentre and IdeaCentre logo are trademarks o

Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both.

Microsot, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks o the Microsot group o

companies.

Intel Inside is a trademark o 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 o Advanced Micro Devices,

Inc.

Other company, product, or service names reerred to herein or in other Lenovo

publications may be trademarks or service marks o others.

All rights reserved.

Names or marks o certain companies mentioned in the manuals included with

your computer or this document do not necessarily indicate that related sotware

or hardware is included. The actual conguration o the product depends on the

packing list description.

Energy Star Statement

ENERGY STAR is a joint program o the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

and the U.S. Department o Energy aimed at saving money and protecting the

environment through energy ecient products and practices.

Lenovo is proud to oer our customers products with an ENERGY STAR compliant

designation. The ollowing machine types have been designed and tested to

conorm to the ENERGY STAR program requirement or computers at the time

o manuacture. For more inormation about ENERGY STAR ratings or Lenovo

computers, go to http://www.lenovo.com.

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By using ENERGY STAR compliant products and taking advantage o the power-

management eatures o your computer, you reduce the consumption o electricity.

Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential nancial sayings, a cleaner

environment, and the reduction o greenhouse gas emissions.

For more inormation about ENERGY STAR, go to: http://www.energystar.gov.

Lenovo encourages you to make ecient use o energy an integral part o your

day-to-day operations. To help in this endeavor, Lenovo has preset the ollowing

power-management eatures to take eect when your computer has been inactive

or a specied duration:

ENERGY STAR power-management eatures, by operating system.

Microsot Windows XP Microsot Windows Vista and

Windows 7 Turnoffmonitor:After15minutes

Turnoffharddiskdrives:Never

Systemstandby:After20minutes

Systemhibernates:Never

Power plan: Balanced

Turnoffthedisplay:After10minutes

Putthecomputertosleep:After

25 minutes

Advancedpowersettings:

Turn o hard disk drives: Ater

20 minutes Hibernate: Never

To awaken your computer rom a Sleep or System Standby mode, press any

key on your keyboard. For more inormation about these settings, reer to your

Windows Help and Support inormation system.


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