Lenovo K330 User Manual

Version 4.0 2010.10

Hardware Replacement Guide

IdeaCentre K3 Series

31047005

Machine type: 10062/7727

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 often 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 the replacement of all parts. It is expected that trained service personnel are already able to replace cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts without the need for step-by-step procedures.

Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo®.

The description of the TV-Tuner card in this manual applies only to those computer models that have the TV-Tuner card installed, and therefore does not apply to models without a TV-Tuner card.

This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts:

• Memorymodules

• Harddiskdrive

• Opticaldrive

• Heatsink,Fan

• CPU

• VGAcard

• Keyboard,Mouse(wired)

• Externalspeakers

Safety information for replacing CRUs

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. An electronic copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide can also be obtained online from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.

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Additional information resources

The most up-to-date information for your computer is available online at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.

You can ﬁnd the following information:

• CRUremovalandinstallation

• Publications

• Troubleshooting

• Parts

• Linkstootherusefulsourcesofinformation

Tools required

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

• Wristgroundingstrapandconductivematforpreventingelectrostatic

discharge

• Flatscrewdriver

• Phillipsscrewdriver

• Hexscrewdriver

• Plasticatscrewdriver

• Plastictweezers

Note: The screws used for the different components will vary in size. During

the disassembly procedure, group the screws with their corresponding components to avoid a mismatch when replacing the components.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components.

When replacing a part, do not open the antistatic packaging containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part.

When handling parts and other computer components, the following precautions should be taken in order to avoid static electricity damage:

• Limityourmovements,assuchmovementscancausethebuild-upofstatic

electricity.

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• Alwayshandlepartsandothercomputercomponentswithcare,including

handling adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by their edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.

• Preventothersfromtouchingthepartsandothercomputercomponents.

• Beforereplacinganewpart,rstplacetheantistaticpackagingcontainingthe

part against a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This will reduce 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. If this is not possible,

placethepartontopofitsanti-staticpackagingonasmooth,atsurfaceprior

to installing it.

• Donotplacepartsonthecomputercoverorothermetalsurface.

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Locations

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This chapter provides illustrations to help you locate the various connectors, controls and components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, refer to the section in this manual entitled “Removing the computer cover”.

Locating components and connectors

The following illustrations will help you to locate the various components and connectors in your computer.

Internal components

The following illustration shows the components inside your computer.

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Power supply PCI Express adapter card

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System fan Memory modules

Microprocessor fan and heat sink Hard disk drive

PCI Express adapter connector Optical drive

Front view

The two following illustrations show the location of the connectors on the front of the computer.

Power button

Power dial indicator ON/OFF

File backup button

USBconnector

Microphone connector

Headphone connector

Memory card reader (selected models only)

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

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Power dial switch

Power button Headphone connector

USBconnector Memory card reader

Microphone connector Optical drive

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Rear view

The following illustration shows the location of the connectors on the rear of the computer.

Voltage selection switch (selected models only)

Power connector

PS/2 keyboard connector

PS/2 mouse connector

USBconnectors(7)

Ethernet connector

7.1 Audio connectors (6)

On-board VGA connector (selected models only)

HDMI port (2)

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Identifying parts on the system board

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The system board (also known as the “mainboard” or “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 illustration shows the locations of the different parts on the system board.

Microprocessor and heat sink

Microprocessor fan connector

Memory connectors (4)

Thermal sensor header connector

Power connector

SATA connectors (4)

eSATA connector

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Power fan connector

Front panel connector

FrontUSBconnectors(3)

Serial (com2) connector

Front audio connectors

PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector

PCI Express X 1 adapter connectors (2)

PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector

System fan connector

12V power connector

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Replacing hardware

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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 http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.

Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.

General information

Pre-disassembly instructions

Beforeproceedingwiththedisassemblyprocedure,makesurethatyoudothe

following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

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

3. Placethesystemonaat,stablesurface.

Removing the computer cover

Attention:

Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool

before removing the computer cover.

To remove the computer cover:

1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

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3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. 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.

5. Slide the computer cover to the rear of the chassis to remove.

Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side.

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Removing the front bezel

To remove 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 push 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, and then snap it into position at the bottom and top of the chassis.

4. Refer to the “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 http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.

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 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 system board. Push the memory module straight down into the

key connector until the retaining clips close.

5. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.

on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector

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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 http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.

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.

3. Use the plastic handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the drive bay.

4. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive bay.

5. Twist the drive bay into place.

6. Connect the power and signal cables to the hard disk drive. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”.

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7. Refer to the “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 http://consumersupport.lenovo.com

To replace an optical drive

1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.

2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”.

3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive.

4. Press the release button and push the optical drive straight out of the front of the chassis.

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5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position.

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

7. Install the front bezel. Refer to the steps 3 of the “Removing the front bezel”.

8. Install the computer cover. Refer to “Completing the installation”.

Replacing the system fan 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 http://consumersupport.lenovo.com

To replace the system fan assembly:

1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.

2. Locate the system fan assembly. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”.

3. Disconnect the system fan assembly cable from the system board. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”.

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4. Pull the system fan assembly out of chassis.

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5. Install the new system fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the system fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.

6. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place.

7. Connect the system fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board.

8. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.

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Replacing the heat sink assembly

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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: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com

To replace the heat sink assembly:

1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.

2. Lay the computer on its side.

3. Locate the heat sink. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”.

4. Disconnect the heat sink and the fan assembly cable from the system board.

5. Remove the four screws system board.

that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the

6. Lift the defective heat sink and fan assembly away from 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 new heat sink and fan assembly on the heat sink retention bracket.

9. Reconnect the disconnected cables to the system board.

10. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.

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Replacing a PCI 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: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com

To replace an adapter:

1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.

2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button latch connector.

and remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter

to open the adapter

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3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector.

4. Ensure that the new adapter is fully seated into the adapter connector.

5. At the rear of the computer, turn the adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapter.

6. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.

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Note 1: Replacement of some models equipped with graphic adapter bracket is different.

Please remove the plastic bracket ﬁrst as the following:

1. Remove the two screws that secure the plastic bracket at the bottom of the chassis.

2. Lift the plastic bracket out of the chassis.

3. Then remove the adapter as above.

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After the Graphic Adapter is installed , install the bracket as the following:

1. Install the plastic bracket into the chassis so that the screw holes in the plastic bracket align with those in the chassis. Let the slot on the plastic bracket to clip onto the adapter.

2. Fit the two screws to secure the plastic bracket.

Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo.

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Note 2: Replacement of some models equipped with graphic adapter bracket is different.

Please remove the bracket ﬁrst as the following:

1. Remove the screw that secures the bracket at the side of the chassis.

2. Press the pin on one end of the metal bracket and pull the metal bracket straight out of the chassis.

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After the Graphic Adapter is installed, install the bracket as the following:

1. Install the metal bracket into the chassis so that the screw hole in the metal bracket aligns with the hole in the chassis. Let the slot on the metal bracket clip the adapter.

2. Screw back the screws on the metal bracket.

Note: Use only the screw provided by Lenovo.

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Replacing the CPU

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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 http://consumersupport.lenovo.com

To replace an CPU

1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.

2. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”.

3. Remove the system board. Refer to “Replacing the heat sink assembly”.

4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Refer to “Replacing the heat sink assembly”.

5. To remove the microprocessor

and open the retainer .

from the system board, lift the small handle

Important: Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When

handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides.

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6. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket.

Notes:

a. Note the orientation of the notches

on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board.

b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is

exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible.

7. Make sure that the microprocessor retainer is fully open.

8. Holding the microprocessor with your ﬁngers, remove the protective cover

that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor

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9. Holding the microprocessor with your ﬁngers, position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.

Important: To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, do not tilt the microprocessor

when installing it into the socket.

10. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the system board socket of the system board.

11. To secure the microprocessor in the socket, close the microprocessor retainer and lock it into position with the small handle.

12. Use the thermal grease syringe to place ﬁve drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe).

13. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board.

14. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. Refer to the “Identifying parts on the system board”.

15. Install the system board back into the chassis and allign the screw holes with those in the chassis. Insert and tighten the screws that secure the system board, referring to the above section entitled “Replacing the system board”.

16. Reconnect the disconnected cables to the system board.

17. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.

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Replacing the keyboard

To replace the keyboard:

1. Remove any media (disket, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off 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 may be connected to the standard keyboard connector

attherearofthecomputerortoaUSBconnector

rear of the computer.

4. Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector.

5. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.

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Replacing the mouse

To replace the mouse:

1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3. Locate the connector for the mouse. Refer to “Locating connectors on the front of the computer” and “Locating connectors on the rear of the computer”.

Note: Your mouse may be connected to the standard mouse connector

therearofthecomputerortoaUSBconnector at either the front or rear of the computer.

4. Disconnect the defective mouse cable from the computer.

5. Connect the new mouse cable to the connector.

6. Refer to the “Completing the installation”.

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Replacing the external speaker

1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3. Locate the Speaker. Refer to “Locating connectors on the rear of the computer” and “Locating connectors on the front of the computer”. Your speaker may be connected to the audio connector of the computer. Locate the connector for the speaker.

4. Disconnect the defective speaker cable from the computer and connect the new speaker cable to the same connector.

at either the front or rear

Completing the installation

After replacing a new part or parts, you will need to close the computer cover and reconnect all cables, including telephone lines and power cords. In addition, depending on the part that was replaced, you may also need to conﬁrm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Starting the Setup Utility” in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual for further information.

To complete the part 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 and connectors”.

2. Make sure that all cables are routed correctly before replacing the computer cover.

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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.

4. Reconnect the external cables and power cords into the computer. Refer to “Locating connectors on the front of the computer” and “Locating connectors on the rear of the computer”.

5. To update your conﬁguration settings, refer to “Starting the Setup Utility” in the Hardware Maintenance Manual.

Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective

CRU. Information about this will either come with the CRU or will arrive a few days after the CRU has been delivered.

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Declaration

Thank you for using Lenovo products.

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Contents

Overview

Locations

Locating components and connectors

Identifying parts on the system board

Replacing hardware

General information

Removing the computer cover

Removing the front bezel

Replacing a memory module

Replacing the hard disk drive

Replacing an optical drive

Replacing the system fan assembly

Replacing the heat sink assembly

Replacing the CPU

Replacing the keyboard

Replacing the mouse

Replacing the external speaker

Completing the installation

Appendix.

Declaration

Trademarks