Lenovo Ideacentre 510A-15ARR User manual

510A
User Guide
Machine Type (MT): 90J0 [ideacentre 510A-15ARR/Energy Star]

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Front view of the computer
1. Power button
2. Hard disk drive indicator
3. Optical drive eject button
4. Optical Drive (selected models only)
5. Memory card reader (selected models only)
6. Microphone connector
7. Headphone connector
8. USB 3.0 connectors (2)
9. USB 2.0 connectors (2)
ATTENTION: Be sure not to block any air vents on the computer. Blocked air vents may cause thermal
problems.

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Rear view of the computer
1. Audio connectors
2. HDMI-out connector
3. VGA-out connector
4. USB 2.0 connectors (2)
5. Ethernet connector
6. Wi-Fi antenna (selected models only)
7. Expansion card slots
8. Power connector
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.

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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
• cardreadermodule
• PCIexpressadapter
• memorymodule
This part contains instructions for replacing the following parts:
• Cardreadermodule(Followsteps:1,2,3)
• Opticaldrive(Followsteps:1,2,4)
• Harddiskdrive(Followsteps:1,2,5)
• PCIexpressadapter(Followsteps:1,2,6)
• Memorymodule(Followsteps:1,2,7)

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1. Removing the computer cover
2. Removing the front bezel

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3. Replacing the card reader module
4. Replacing the optical drive

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5. Replacing a hard disk drive

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6. Replacing a PCI express adapter
7. Replacing a memory module
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