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Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo Erazer X700 desktop computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information.
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– Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– Send another person to get medical aid. Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these products. Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury.
• Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing, moving, or opening covers on this product or attached devices. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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To Connect To Disconnect 1. Turn everything OFF. 1. Turn everything OFF. 2. First, attach all cables to devices. 2. First, remove power cords from outlet. 3. Attach signal cables to connectors. 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Attach power cords to outlet. 4.
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To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. CAUTION: Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg (180 lbs.) on top of rack-mounted devices. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Type Lenovo Erazer X700 This section lists the physical specifications. Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10°...
1. If your computer is already on when you start this procedure, shut down the operating system and turn off the computer. 2. Press and hold the F1 key then turn on the computer. When the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program is displayed, release the F1 key.
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5. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu. Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, you cannot start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program until a valid password is typed from the keyboard. Setting, changing, or deleting a Power-On Password Note: A password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character (a-z, and 0-9).
To set a Power-On Password, do the following: 1. Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program (See ”Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program” on page 13.) 2. From the Security menu, select Set Power-On Password and press the Enter key.
Network Setup press the Enter key, then select Onboard Ethernet Support or LAN Boot Agent. 4. Select Disabled or Enabled and press the Enter key. 5. Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option. 6. Select Save changes and Exit from the menu.
Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings, press the Esc key to return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu. You might have to press the Esc key several times. Do one of the following: •...
3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or component. If all devices and components have been removed and the problem continues, replace the system board. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Attention: Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover. Note: It may be helpful to place the computer face-down on a soft flat surface for this procedure. Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket, towel, or other soft cloth to protect the computer screen from scratches or other damage.
Step 4. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Step 5. Lift up the computer cover, then slide it out to remove it. Step 6. To reattach the computer cover: Line up the computer cover with the chassis and place it into position. Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the two screws.
Refer to “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Disconnect the data and power cables from the hard disk drive. Step 6. Lift the hard disk drive up and out of the drive bay. Step 7. Remove the two pins to release the hard disk drive from the bracket. Step 8.
Connect the data and power cables to the new solid state drive. Step 9. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing an optical drive Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace an optical drive: Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 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 “Left and right view” and “Rear view” for help with locating the various connectors. Step 4. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 5. Remove the two screws that secure the graphics card to the chassis. Step 6. Disconnect the power cables from the graphics card. Step 7. Push the pin to unlock the graphics card , and then lift up the graphics card to remove it. Step 8.
Reconnect the microprocessor fan power cable to the connector on the motherboard. Step 9. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing an Intel CPU Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the CPU Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 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.
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Attention: Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handing the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 7. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor. Step 8. Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket.
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Remove the heat-sink assembly. Refer to “Replacing the heat-sink assembly ”. Step 6. Disconnect the power cables from the connectors on motherboard, graphic card, hard disk drive, solid state drive, optical drive. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 10. Install the new power supply: Line up the holes on the new power supply with mounting holes on the rear of the chassis and secure it to the chassis with the 4 screws. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Reattach the power supply supporting bracket. Connect the power cables to the connectors on the motherboard, graphic card, hard disk drive, solid state drive, optical drive. Reattach the heat-sink assembly. Step 11. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing the Wi-Fi card Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
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Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”. Step 6. Disconnect the data cables from the connectors on rear of card reader module. Step 7. Slide to left to unlock the front card reader module. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 8. Open the front door, then slide out the card reader tray as shown. Chapter 8 Replacing hardware...
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Step 9. Remove the front card reader module top cover as shown. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 10. Remove the 2 screws that secure the card reader module to the bracket, and the pull the card reader module upward to remove it. Step 11. Install the new front card reader module: Line up the new front card reader module with the card port, and then insert the new card reader module into position.
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat. To replace the front I/O board: Step 1. Remove any media (disks, CDs, DVDs, or memory cards) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off the computer and all attached devices. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. Step 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 “Left and right view” and “Rear view”...
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Step 9. Lift up the rear of the top cover , push the top cover forward gently to release the top cover as shown. Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Step 10. Disconnect the front I/O module cables from the connectors on the motherboard. Step 11. Remove the 2 screws that secure front I/O module to the chassis, then slide out the front I/O module and cables slowly. Chapter 8 Replacing hardware...
• 1– identifies parts that are fairly simple to replace, requiring few or no tools. • 2– identifies parts that are slightly more difficult to replace. • N-identifies parts that are not to be replaced by the customer. Description Service CRU ID part number (FRU) Processor Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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I I7-3820 3.6/1600/10/2011 130 M1 CPU 1100509 System board NON_WIN8 MSI X79 MATX MB 90001926 90001927 WIN8 MSI X79 MATX MB WIN8_PRO MSI X79 MATX MB 90001928 Thermal module 31503169 MSI 35-101-1012170 cooler DS12025B12HP076 Fan 31503170 Memory M378B5273DH0CK0 4GB D31600 Memory HF 1100213 Hard drives 16200182...
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Power cord 31049514 豪利士1.8米C13 JAPAN Power Cord 31049523 立讯(博硕)1.8米 C13 JAPAN Power Cord 31039730 LW 1.8m JAPAN Power Cord® 31049514 豪利士1.8米C13 JAPAN Power Cord 31049523 立讯(博硕)1.8米 C13 JAPAN Power Cord LW 1.8m JAPAN Power Cord® 31039730 Lenovo Erazer X700Hardware Maintenance Manual...