Chapter 9. FRU lists-E50–00 ..37 Selecting a startup device ..Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program . . Chapter 10. General information . . . 43 Additional Service Information .
Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for Lenovo E50–00 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 E50–00 SeriesHardware 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 E50–00 SeriesHardware 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 E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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 E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Serial port 11. Power connector 5. VGA monitor connector 12. Cable clip 6. USB 2.0 connectors (2) 13. PCI Express X 16 graphics card slot 7. Ethernet connector 14. PCI Express X 1 card slot Lenovo E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer. 4. Hard disk drive 1. Microprocessor fan and heatsink 2. Memory modules 5. System fan 3. Optical drive Identifying parts on the motherboard The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that you can install later.
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5. Hard disk and optical disk drive power connector 13. Front USB connectors (2) 6. SATA connectors (2) 14. PCI express X 1 adapter slot 15. Front audio connector 7. PCI express X 16 adapter slot 8. Battery Lenovo E50–00 SeriesHardware 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.
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Step 4. Remove the 2 screws that secure the computer cover at the rear of the chassis. Step 5. To reinstall the computer cover: Line up the computer cover with the chassis then slide it back. Secure the computer cover to the chassis with the screws. Chapter 8 Replacing hardware...
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.
To replace an optical drive: 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.
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. Lenovo E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
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Step 5. Remove the screw that secures the latch to the chassis, open the adapter latch and remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter connector. Lenovo E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 6. To install the new graphic card: Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. Reattach the metal bracket back into position and secure the graphic card to the chassis with the screw. Step 7. Reattach the computer cover. Replacing the heat-sink assembly Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer flat.
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”. Step 5. Remove the front bezel. Refer to “Removing the front bezel”. Lenovo E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
Step 6. Disconnect the data cables from the connectors on motherboard. Step 7. Remove the screw that secures the front card reader module to the chassis. Step 8. Slide out the card reader module out of chassis. Step 9. Install the new front card reader module: Slide the front card reader module in and secure it with screw.
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Reattach the memory module, Wi-Fi card, heat-sink assembly to the new motherboard. Connect the all cables to the new motherboard. Reattach the hard disk drive, optical drive, graphic card and the TV-Tuner card. Step 14. Reattach the computer cover. Lenovo E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Longwell 1.0M C5 2pin Japan Power Cord 31503423 Volex 1.0M C5 2pin Japan Power Cord 31503424 Luxshare 1.0M C5 2pin Japan Power Cord 31503425 Grandsun B LAck single head 1.0M 3wire CCC Power Cord(R) 31032953 Lenovo E50–00 SeriesHardware Maintenance Manual...
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Luxshare 1.0M C5 CCC Power Cord 31045147 31035396 Longwell B LAck single head 1.0M ASTA Power Cord Volex 1.0M C5 UK Power Cord 31049496 31503352 Luxshare 1.0M C5 UK Power Cord Longwell B LAck single head 1.0M VDE Power Cord 31035332 31049497 Volex 1.0M C5 Europe Power Cord...