Lenovo IdeaCentre 310S-08IGM User manual

310S Series
User Guide
Machine Type (MT):
90G9 [ideacentre 310S-08ASR/Energy Star]
90HX [ideacentre 310S-08IGM/Energy Star]

1
Front view of the computer
ATTENTION: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal
problems.
NOTE: This computer only can be placed in a vertical position.
ATTENTION: Do not insert 3-inch discs into the optical drive.
Optical drive eject button
(selected models only)
Optical drive (selected models
only)
Power button
Hard disk drive indicator
Microphone connector
Headphone connector
Memory card reader (selected
models only)
USB 3.0 connectors (2)
USB 2.0 connectors (2)

2
Rear view of the computer
310S-08IGM310S-08ASR
Audio connectors
HDMI-out connector
VGA-out connector
USB 2.0 connectors (2)
Ethernet connector
Power connector
Expansion card slots (such as
graphic card)
NOTE: If your model has two VGA monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector on the graphics
adapter.
ATTENTION: Do not open the Wi-Fi antenna cover.

3
Installing the computer bracket
NOTE: The computer bracket shown in the illustrations below is only for demonstration and need to be
purchased separately.

4
Safety information for replacing CRUs
Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the “Important safety information” in the
Safety, Warranty, Environment, Recycling Information Guide and Important Product Information Guide that was
included with your computer.
If you no longer have this copy of the Safety, Warranty, Environment, Recycling Information Guide and Important
Product Information Guide, you can obtain one online from the website at http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.
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 flat, stable surface.
CRUs for your computer include:
• keyboard
• mouse
• harddiskdrive
• opticaldrive
• PCIexpressadapter
• memorymodule
This part contains instructions for replacing the following parts:
• Harddiskdrive(Followsteps:
1
2
3
)
• Opticaldrive(Followsteps:
1
2
4
)
• PCIexpressadapter(Followsteps:
1
2
5
)
• Memorymodule(Followsteps:
1
2
6
)

5
1
Removing the computer cover
2
Removing the front bezel

6
3
Replacing a hard disk drive
4
Replacing the optical drive

7
5
Replacing a PCI express adapter
6
Replacing a memory module
or