Lenovo H415 Parts list manual

Version 3.0 2011.06
Hardware Replacement Guide
H4 Series
Machine type: 10059/7723
10060/7724
10068/7752
10080/3099
31500379

Hardware Replacement Guide
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Contents
Overview...................................................................................... 1
Chapter 1 Locations ................................................................. 5
Locating components ....................................................................5
Locating connectors on the front of the computer..........................6
Locating connectors on the rear of the computer...........................7
Identifying parts on the system board ..........................................12
Chapter 2 Replacing hardware.............................................. 17
Removing the computer cover.....................................................17
Removing and replacing the front bezel .......................................19
Replacing a memory module .......................................................20
Replacing the hard disk drive.......................................................21
Replacing an optical drive ............................................................22
Replacing the heatsink assembly .................................................24
Replacing a PCI or AGP adapter..................................................26
Replacing the keyboard and mouse.............................................28
Completing the installation ...........................................................29
Chapter 3 Appendix ................................................................ 31

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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canobtainoneonlinefromtheSupportWebsiteat
http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.

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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
To access this information, go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com.
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at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.
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.

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• 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
Chapter
This chapter 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

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PCI express adapter card
PCI express adapter connectors
Power supply
System fan
Optical drive
Hard disk drive
Locating connectors on the front of the computer
The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the
computer.
Power button
Optical Drive (Selected models only)
Memory card reader (Selected models only)
USBconnectors(2)
Headphone connector
Microphone connector

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Note: This computer only can be placed in a vertical position.
Locating connectors on the rear of the computer
The following illustrations show the location of connectors on the rear of the computer.
They show the placement of connectors for some but not all models. The location
of the connectors on your computer may not be identical but should be similar
to these. Please refer to the keys that follow the illustrations which identify the
connectors.
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Voltage selection switch (Selected models only)
Power connector
On-board VGA connector (Selected models only)
HDMI connector (Selected models only)
USBconnectors(4)

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Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector
Audio line-in connector
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped
with a graphic card)
PCIExpressX1adapterconnector(SomemodelsareequippedwithaWIFI
card or TV tuner card)
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Voltage selection switch (Selected models only)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
HDMI connector (Selected models only)

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On-board VGA connector (Selected models only)
USBconnectors(4)
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector
Audio line-in connector
PCI Express X 16 graphics adapter connector (Some models are equipped
with a graphic card)
PCIExpressX1adapterconnector(SomemodelsareequippedwithaWIFI
card or TV tuner card)
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Voltage selection switch (Selected models only)
Power connector
PS/2 keyboard connector

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PS/2 mouse connector
HDMI connector
USBconnectors(4)
On-board VGA connector
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
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)
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Voltage selection switch (Selected models only)
Power connector

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PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
On-board VGA connector (Selected models only)
HDMI connector (Selected models only)
USBconnectors(4)
Ethernet connector
Microphone connector
Audio line-out connector
Audio line-in connector
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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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.
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Microprocessor and heatsink
Microprocessor fan connector
Memory connectors (2)
Thermal sensor header connector
Power connector
SATA IDE connectors (3)
Front panel connector

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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
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Microprocessor and heatsink
Microprocessor fan connector
Memory connectors (2)
Thermal sensor header connector
Power connector

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SATA IDE connectors (4)
Front panel connector
FrontUSBconnectors(2)
Clear CMOS
Front audio connector
PCI adapter connector
PCI Express X 1 adapter connectors (2)
PCI Express X 16 adapter connector
System fan connector
12V power connector
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Microprocessor and heat sink
Microprocessor fan connector

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Memory connectors (2)
Thermal sensor header connector
Power connector
SATA connectors (4)
Front panel connector
FrontUSBconnectors(3)
Serial(com2) connector
Front audio connector
PCI express X 1 adapter connectors (3)
PCI express X 16 adapter connector
System fan connector
12V power connector
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Microprocessor and heatsink