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1. Step 10 To reinstall the EMI cover a Line up the EMI cover with the mounting holes on the chassis and secure it with screws Step 11 Reattach the middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the camera Note 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 the camera Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing
2. pi S CI E a d GG wii bk f Ea o 7 SS d BC nee wt Step 28 Lift up the LED panel and lift it out to remove it Step 29 To install the new the LED panel a Connect the LED cable to the LED panel b Line up the chassis with the front bezel and reconnect the power board front function board front indicator board and LED cables to the chassis Reattach the Wi Fi antenna cables back to the front bezel Connect the converter cable to the LED panel Reconnect the touch cable to the touch control board Secure the new LED panel to the chassis with 4 screws Secure the chassis to the front bezel with the 9 screws TE rp pp Reinstall the motherboard camera TV Tuner card Wi Fi card TV scalar board rear I O module CPU heat sink battery system fans and the memory modules i To get the best display quality for your monitor adjust the PTV139 DIP switch settings on the TV scalar board according the below chart for different panel models Note 1 OFF 0 ON 23 LED Step 30 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 57 Replacing the power switch board Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the power switch board Step 1 Remov
3. Alpe D BE 2 a amp map Zei O 7S aaa TEI A pi CC nme KB z O F5 KA ec Step 12 To install the new touch control board a Line up the holes on the new touch control board with the mounting holes on the middle frame and secure it with the 2 screws b Connect all the cables to the new touch control board Step 13 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the scalar board Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the scalar 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 Step 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Step3 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removin
4. Dr To install the new Wi Fi card a Insert the new Wi Fi card to the socket and secure it with the screw b Connect the antenna cables to the new Wi Fi card Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the TV tuner card Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the TV tuner card Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand 50 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the
5. 3 Built in IR Emitter do not block selected models only Attention The effective range of the Built in IR Emitter is 10 feet 3m Copyright Lenovo 2012 21 Left and right view The following illustration shows the location of connectors controls and components on the left and right side of the computer B e an joo NGOs Sa EH 1 Optical drive 5 Microphone port 2 TV buttons selected models only 6 USB connector 3 USB connector 7 Memory card reader 4 Headphone port 8 Power button 22 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Rear view The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the rear of the computer EZIZI elele CT 5 AV IN connectors selected models only 6 TV tuner ports selected models only 7 Power connector 8 Air vents do not block 4 HDMI IN connector selected models only 23 Chapter 7 Locating connectors controls and components Hardware components The following illustration shows the components that make up your computer 26 O 25 BI 2 23 H A H Bl 4 20 sl D D el D D 4 sl 13 24 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Identifying parts on the motherboard The motherboard sometimes called the planar or sy
6. 0 0 Step 11 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Removing the power supply 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 remove the power supply Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 43 Step 1 Remove any media disks CDs 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 9 Remove the 2 screws that secu
7. computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the system fan Note 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 the system fan 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover 42 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 9 Remove the 4 screws that secure the system fan to the heat sink and lift the system fan up to remove it D 0
8. EMI cover Step 9 Remove the screw that secures the TV Tuner card to the motherboard Step 10 Disconnect the antenna cable s from the TV Tuner card Step 11 Pull the TV Tuner card upward to remove it from the card port on the motherboard JO Bo up Step 12 To install the new TV Tuner card a Insert the notched end of the TV Tuner card into the card port on the motherboard b Secure new TV Tuner card with the screw to the motherboard c Connect the antenna cable s to the new TV Tuner card Step 13 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the speaker system Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the speaker system 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 Step2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Step3 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 rear co
9. ES ta D ed SS e a DS H J 2 2 ej fe g e a oe Step 12 To install the new heat sink a Line up the new heat sink with mounting holes on motherboard and secure it with the 8 screws b Line up the system fan supporting bracket with the mounting holes on the motherboard and secure it with the 2 screws Step 13 Reattach the system fan EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the CPU Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the CPU 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cove
10. alle Hinweise vom Typ ACHTUNG oder VORSICHT in dieser Dokumentation bevor Sie irgendwelche Vorg nge durchf hren Leggere le istruzioni introdotte da ATTENZIONE e PERICOLO presenti nel manuale prima di eseguire una qualsiasi delle istruzioni Certifique se de ler todas as instru es de cuidado e perigo neste manual antes de executar qualquer uma das instru es Es importante que lea todas las declaraciones de precauci n y de peligro de este manual antes de seguir las instrucciones BUT EAT IN ZT TPT RB KAISA A E fE N o PAETI TAN KEKMAAG PMA EERE Copyright Lenovo 2012 1 2 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 2 Safety information This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a computer General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety e Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance e When lifting any heavy object Ensure you can stand safely without slipping Distribute the weight of the object equally between your feet Usea slow lifting force Never move suddenly or twist when you attempt to lift BB OO N A Lift by standing or by pushing up with your leg muscles this action removes the strain from the muscles in your back Do not attempt to lift any objects that weigh more than 16 kg 35 Ib or objects that you think are too heavy for you e Do not perf
11. can cause personal injury and machine damage Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine Power supply units Pumps 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 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware 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 This guide addresses only those items However good judgment should be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of features or options not covered by this inspection guide If any unsafe conditions are present you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present e Electrical hazards especially primary power primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal electrical shock e Explosive hazards such as a damaged CRT face or bulging capacitor e Mechanical hazards such as loose or missing hardw
12. causes The startup drive is not included in the boot sequence Check the configuration and ensure the startup drive is in configuration in the boot sequence No operating system installed on the boot drive Install an operating system on the boot drive The boot sector on the startup drive is corrupted The drive must be formatted Do the following 1 Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard disk drive 2 Use the operating system to format the hard disk drive The drive is defective Replace the hard disk drive Power Supply Problems Follow these procedures if you suspect there is a power supply problem Check Verify FRU Action Check that the following are properly installed Reseat connectors e Power Cord e On Off Switch connector e System Board Power Supply connectors e Microprocessor s connection Copyright Lenovo 2012 19 POST error codes Each time you turn the computer on it performs a series of tests to check that the system is operating correctly and that certain options are set This series of tests is called the Power On Self Test or POST POST does the following e Checks some basic system board operations e Checks that the memory is working correctly e Starts video operations e Verifies that the boot drive is working POST Error Message Description Action Keyboard error Cannot initialize the keyboard Make sure the keyboard is properly connected to the computer and that no
13. disconnect the attached power cords telecommunication systems networks and modems before you open the computer covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures Electrical safety Copyright Lenovo 2012 3 Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment Important Use only approved tools and test equipment Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents Many customers have near their equipment rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock 4 Find the room emergency power off EPO switch disconnecting switch or electrical outlet If an electrical accident occurs you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages Disconnect all power before Performing a mechanical inspection Working near power supplies Removing or installing Field Replaceable Units FRUs Before you start to work on the machine unplug the power cord If you cannot unplug it ask the customer to power off the wall box that supplies power to the machine and to lock the wall box in the off position If you need to work on a machine that has exposed electrical circuits observe the following precaut
14. electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician Safety notices The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the the language of English AA DANGER Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables is hazardous To avoid a shock hazard e Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation maintenance or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm e Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet e Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product e When possible use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables e Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire water or structural damage e Disconnect the attached power cords telecommunications systems networks and modems before you open the device covers unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures e Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following table when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices 6 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Turn everything OFF Turn everything OFF First attach all cables to devices First remove power cords from outlet Attach signal cables to connectors Remove signal cables from connectors Attach power cords to outlet Remove all cables from devices Turn dev
15. it with the screws Step 15 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the Wi Fi card Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the Wi Fi card 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 Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 49 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Remove the screw that secures the Wi Fi card to the motherboard Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wi Fi card Lift up the Wi Fi card upward to remove it from the socket
16. locating the various connectors Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Remove the system fans Refer to Replacing the system fans Remove the 2 screws that secure the system fan supporting bracket and lift up the supporting bracket to remove it O O l DO CG Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 45 Step 11 Remove the 8 screws that secure the heat sink to the motherboard and detach the cables attached to the heat sink then lift up the heat sink to remove it Ku TO Is o ol 1 LG mee ea B SEL i l soe o fl z nG e 5 K vk Cl D D Oe 19 fi aaa ae bec o mM 1 i 7 1 M le o i b i 1 i P o P L N H Je f S H o 7 A S i we KR o g p Zek de SH CI ra a isecoo 8 ay 5 o ED fe O a E E O ell
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18. 95 D2 CPU 13 3240 3 4 1600 3 1155 1100454 N 55 L1 CPU 13 3220 3 3 1600 3 1155 1100456 N 55 L1 CPU 13 2130 3 4 1333 3 1155 1100102 N 65 QO CPU SNB Ci3 2120 1007388 N 3 3 3M 1155 65 GT1 Q 0 G860 3 0 1333 3 1155 65 1100105 N QO CPU IPP G850 1007498 N 2 9 1333 3 1 155 65 QO CPU G645 2 9 1066 3 1155 65 1100578 QO CPU G640 2 8 3 1066 1155 65 1100474 QO CPU G630 2 7 1066 3 1155 65 1100104 CT pa CPU Chipset a aw E ean HWW fr Gh namo ly ran HWIVaWiorinda Joes ww a MT8KTF25664HZ 1G6M1 2GB D3 1600S 4GB D3 1600S M471B5773DHO0 M471B5773DH0 CKO M471B5773DHO CKo 1 100226 Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 61 Elp R J2108BDSE GN F 1100425 2GB D3 1600S Elp R J2108BDSE GN F 1100426 4GB D3 1600S Hobe ci Seagate Pharaoh 6G 16200064 1 ST3500413AS MT16KTF51264HZ 1G6M1 1100232 SGT Pharaoh 4K 16200178 ST500DM002 500G HDD LH WD XL500SM 6G 16200031 WD5000AAKX 083CA1 WD5000AAKX 08ERMAO 16200247 Seagate Pharaoh 6G 16200065 ST31000524AS SGT Grenada 16200182 ST1000DM003 1TB HDD LH WD XL500SM 6G 16200032 WD10EALX 089BA1 Hitachi Mariner 16005286 1 HDS723020BLA642 SGT Grenada 16200184 1 ST2000DM001 2TB HDD LH Pepe CC MZMPA064HMDR 000L1 16005084 Samsung PM830 16200109 N 64G mSATA SSDMZMPC064HBDR 000L 1 PLDS DS 6E2SH 25200328 BDCombo LH BE HLDS CT30N BD 25200327 1 Combo LH BE Optiarc BC 5550H Slim 25204159 1 Tray BD Combo O
19. DD 62 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual TSST TS LB23D 25200329 BDCombo LH BE BT20N 25201634 e 634 GPU N13P GT GeForce GT l 650M bor fy o APB001 er e ES5 0 250W PSU R FSP FSP250 30SI ES5 0 36200220 250W PSU DELTA DPS 250AB 84A 36200224 N ES5 0 250W PSU Acbel APAOO6 ELOG ES5 0 36002045 N 200w PSU Huntkey HKF2002 32 36002046 ES5 0 200W PSU Ea FSP200 20S1 ES5 0 36200225 200W serra ny AR9485 11n SB HMC 11200354 Wifi card wow1 LTN RTL8188CE 11n SB 11200352 HMC Wifi card wow1 nes JJ MC182A Analog mini 11012280 PT AverMedia H339A5 DVB T 11200290 MINI TV CAR AverMedia H339A6 ATSC 11200291 MINI TV CAR H339 ISDB T Mini 11012854 Oe A360 ISDB T MINI CARD 11200109 B casAvermedia A360 ISDB T B cas on Mini TV IC B3 TV label_Japan C L 31044061 INO Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 63 MC163M TV TUNER 11011447 N HYBRID MINICAR Yuan MC163ML DMB TH 101500189 Hybrid TV Tuner Avermedia A366 dual 11200644 ISDB T TV Card IC B3 TV label Japan C L 31044061 N Sony SMT SJ910PV 11200977 N ISDB TS TV card IC A7 TV label Japan C L 31044060 N B cas BS CS CA card 11012251 N A369 ISDB T TV Tuner MINI 11012062 N CARD single tuner IC A7 TV label_Japan C L 31044060 N B cas BS CS CA card 11012251 N Dim CS B540 HWTV Tuner Board 90000251 for DVB_T ATV Europe B540 HWTV Tuner Board 90000252 for ATSC USA B540 HWTV Tuner Bo
20. Enter key to begin Note Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device Menu does not permanently change the startup sequence Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence do the following 1 16 Start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program see Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program on page 13 From the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program main menu select the Startup option Press the Enter key and select the devices for the Primary Boot Sequence Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen Use and arrows to select a device Use the lt gt or lt gt keys to move a device up or down Use the lt x gt key to exclude the device from or include the device in the boot sequence Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option Select Save changes and Exit from the menu Notes a If you do not want to save the settings select Discard changes and Exit from the menu IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual b If you have changed these settings and want to return to the default settings select Load Optimal Defaults 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
21. Replacing the camera Replacing the Bluetooth DEEN Replacing the battery Replacing the system fan Removing the power supply Replacing the heat sink Replacing the CPU Replacing the rear I O module Replacing the Wi Fi card Replacing the TV tuner card Replacing the speaker system Replacing the touch control board Replacing the scalar board Replacing the motherboard Replacing the LED panel Replacing the power switch board FRU lists Chapter 9 General information Additional Service Information 27 28 28 29 30 31 32 33 35 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 46 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 58 59 67 67 iv IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 1 About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for IdeaCentre B540 amp B540P 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 The description of the TV card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV card It is invalid for those machines which do not have TV card Important Safety Information Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing any of the instructions Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER et ATTENTION du present document avant d ex cuter les instructions Lesen Sie unbedingt
22. annot be easily compromised We suggest that passwords should follow these rules e Strong passwords contain 7 16 characters combine letters and numbers e Do not use your name or your user name e Do not use a common word or a common name e Be significantly different from your previous password Attention Administrator and Power On passwords are not case sensitive Copyright Lenovo 2012 13 Administrator Password Setting an Administrator Password deters unauthorized persons from changing configuration settings You might want to set an Administrator Password if you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers After you set an Administrator Password a password prompt is displayed every time you access the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program If both the Administrator and Power On Password are set you can type either password However you must use your Administrator Password to change any configuration settings Setting changing or deleting an Administrator password To set an Administrator Password do the following Note A password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character a z and 0 9 For more information see Password considerations on page 13 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 Administrator Password and press the Enter key 3 The password dial
23. ard 90000253 for ATV China SC B540 COOLERMASTER 90200876 DIS Heat Sink B540 TAISOL DIS Heat Sink 90200877 N B540 COOLERMASTER 90200878 N UMA Heat Sink B540 TAISOL UMA Heat 90200879 Sink B540 Scalar Board for 90000254 ge DVB T ATV Europ B540 Scalar Board for 90000255 ATSC USA B540 IO Board W AV IN 90000262 W USB3 0 B540 IO Board W O AV IN 90000263 W O HDMI IN B540 IO Board W O AV IN 90000264 W USB3 0 B540 IO Board W AV IN 90000265 W HDMI IN B540 B Cas Board 90000267 64 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual B540 Function Status 90000269 N 4 k Display Board B540 LED Touch Function 90000268 Board B540 Power Board 90000266 sid ba E B540 B540 Converter for LG for LG B540 Converter for LG 90000256 B540 Converter for E Sumsang B540 B540 Converter for CMI for CMI B540 Converter for CMI 90000258 a ae C S well B540 LCD Module For LG 90400021 N W Touch B540 LCD Module For LG 90400022 N 3D W Touch B540 LCD Module For 90400023 N Sumsang W Touch B540 LCD Module For CMI 90400024 N W Touch B540 LCD Module For LG 90400025 N W O Touch B540 LCD Module For LG 90400026 N 3D W O Touch B540 LCD Module For 90400027 Sumsang W O Touch B540 LCD Module For CMI 90400028 ee Touch fn oo FAN 3700RPM HEC pa Fan B540 FAN 3600RPM HEC 90200911 mf Ga CA Po thers Seng Middle cover w o 90200891 CS B840 i Middle cover with 9
24. are The guide consists of a series of steps presented in a checklist Begin the checks with the power off and the power cord disconnected Checklist 1 Check exterior covers for damage loose broken or sharp edges 2 Power off the computer Disconnect the power cord 3 Check the power cord for a A third wire ground connector in good condition Use a meter to measure third wire ground continuity for 0 1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and frame ground b The power cord should be the appropriate type as specified in the parts listings c Insulation must not be frayed or worn 4 Remove the cover 5 Check for any obvious alterations Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations 6 Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions such as metal filings contamination water or other liquids or signs of fire or smoke damage 7 Check for worn frayed or pinched cables 8 Check that the power supply cover fasteners screws or rivets have not been removed or tampered with Handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits ICs should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge ESD ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine the part the work mat and the person handling the part are all at the same charge Notes 1 Us
25. d Refer to Replacing the TV tuner card Step 18 Remove the camera Refer to Replacing the camera Step 19 Remove the motherboard Refer to Replacing the motherboard Step 20 Remove the 9 screws that secure the chassis to the front bezel Step 21 Remove the 4 screws secure the LED panel to the chassis Step 22 Disconnect the touch cable from touch control board Step 23 Disconnect the converter cable from LED panel Step 24 Remove the Wi Fi antenna from the front bezel Step 25 Remove the LED panel Refer to Replacing the LED panel Step 26 Push the pins to release the power switch board and pull it out 58 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 27 Disconnect the cable from the power switch board Step 28 To install the new the power switch board a Connect the power switch cable to the power switch board b Insert the power switch board snap it in position and secure it with the pins c Line up the chassis with the front bezel and reconnect the power board front function board front indicator board and LED cables to the chassis Reattach the Wi Fi antenna cables back to the front bezel Connect the converter cable to the LED panel Reconnect the touch cable to the touch control board Secure the new LED panel to the chassis with 4 screws TO gp a Secure the chassis to the front bezel with the 9 screws Reinstall the motherboard camera TV Tuner card Wi Fi card TV sca
26. d to control the power management features of the computer and the settings for Advanced Power Management APM BIOS mode is ignored Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS mode Automatic Power On features The Automatic Power On features within the Power Management menu allow you to enable and disable features that turn on the computer automatically e Wake Up on Alarm You can specify a date and time at which the computer will be turned on automatically This can be either a single event a daily event or a weekly event e Wake Up on LAN This feature allows LAN adapter card to wake the System Copyright Lenovo 2012 67
27. do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source AA AA 2 0a em 1 Klek gn A CAUTION Do not place any object weighing more than 82 kg 180 Ibs on top of rack mounted devices 8 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 3 General information 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 IdeaCentre B540 amp B540P This section lists the physical specifications Environment Air temperature Operating 10 to 35 C Transit 20 to 55 C Humidity Operating 35 to 80 Transit 20 to 90 40 C Altitude 86KPa to 106KPa Electrical input Input voltage 90V 264V AC Input frequency 47Hz 63Hz Copyright Lenovo 2012 9 10 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 4 General Checkout Attention The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying saving or formatting Data or programs can be overwritten if you select an incorrect drive General error mes
28. e 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the memory modules Refer to Replacing a memory module Step 7 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 8 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 9 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 10 Remove the system fans Refer to Replacing the system fans Step 11 Remove the battery Refer to Replacing the battery Step 12 Remove the heat sink Refer to Replacing the heat sink Step 13 Remove the CPU Refer to Replacing the CPU Step 14 Remove the rear I O module Refer to Replacing the rear I O module Step 15 Remove the TV scalar board Refer to Replacing the TV scalar board Step 16 Remove the Wi Fi card Refer to Replacing the Wi Fi card Step 17 Remove the TV tuner car
29. e cover Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Remove the system fans Refer to Replacing the system fans Remove the battery Refer to Replacing the battery Remove the heat sink Refer to Replacing the heat sink Remove the CPU Refer to Replacing the CPU Remove the rear I O module Refer to Replacing the rear I O module Remove the TV scalar board Refer to Replacing the TV scalar board Remove the Wi Fi card Refer to Replacing the Wi Fi card Remove the TV tuner card Refer to Replacing the TV tuner card Remove the camera Refer to Replacing the camera Remove the motherboard Refer to Replacing the motherboard Remove the 4 screws secure the LED panel to the chassis Remove the 9 screws that secure the chassis to the front bezel and lift it up Disconnect the touch cable from touch control board Disconnect the converter cable from LED panel 56 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 24 Remove the Wi Fi antenna from the front bezel Step 25 Detach the power board cable front function board cable front indicator board cable and LED cable from the chassis Step 26 Push the pins out to release the chassis and lift the chassis up and set it aside Step 27 Remove the LED cable from the LED panel
30. e cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 9 Remove the 3 screws that secure the rear I O module and metal bracket to the chassis 48 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 10 Lift up the rear I O module D io WEI E aN E S lp d i iD H oo se o d TO po O m Step 11 Disconnect the TV antenna cable from the rear I O module by removing the 2 screws Step 12 Remove the 2 screws that secure the rear I O module to the metal bracket HA Step 13 Lift the rear I O module up from connectors on the motherboard then slide it out Step 14 To install the new rear I O module a Line the new I O module up then slide it into the metal bracket b Secure the new I O module to the bracket with the 2 screws c Reattach the TV antenna cable to the rear I O module d Line the new I O module up with the chassis then secure
31. e middle cover Step 8 Remove the screw that secures the converter board to the chassis and push the pin to release the converter Bia e ps Be Step 9 Disconnect the 2 cables from the converter board El Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 37 Step 10 Lift up the converter board to remove it NG i O E Ni E Or O dS ee NA pa o H Ho i b f JZ O j JA Lat ati H yJ gh O T e N AG h pa el ji 2 E d f P saad e ud Jha posh Step 11 To install the new converter board a Line up the new converter board with the mounting holes and pin and then secure converter board with screw and pins b Connect the 2 cables to the new converter board c Secure the converter board with the screw Step 12 Reattach the middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Removing the EMI cover Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover No
32. e product specific ESD procedures when they exceed the requirements noted here 2 Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified ISO 9000 as fully effective When handling ESD sensitive parts e Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product Chapter 2 Safety information 5 e Avoid contact with other people while handling the part e Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body e Prevent the part from touching your clothing Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap e Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static free work surface The mat is especially useful when handling ESD sensitive devices e Select a grounding system such as those listed below to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement Note The use of a grounding system is desirable but not required to protect against ESD damage Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground ground braid or green wire ground Use an ESD common ground or reference point when working on a double insulated or battery operated system You can use coax or connector outside shells on these systems Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac operated computers Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function Proper grounding of the
33. e the 4 screws that secure the motherboard to the chassis and slide it out as shown teg M o J2 o be D Step 20 To install the new motherboard Line up the motherboard with the chassis then secure it with the screws Insert the battery CR2032 into the socket with the side labeled facing up and press the battery into place Insert the notched end of the TV Tuner card into the card port on the new motherboard and secure it with the screw Insert the notched end of the Wi Fi card into the card port on the new motherboard and secure it with the screw Install the CPU to the new motherboard and secure the CPU in the socket close the CPU retainer and lock it into position with the small handle Install the memory module s to the new motherboard Install the heat sink to the new motherboard Install the system fans to the new motherboard Install the TV scalar board to the new motherboard Install the rear I O module to the new motherboard Connect the antenna cable s to the TV Tuner card Connect all the cables to the new motherboard Step 21 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer s
34. ected to the computer Refer to Left and right view and Rear view for help with locating the various connectors Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Push out the latches on both sides of the memory socket to release the memory module Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from its socket Align the new memory module with the memory socket then insert it and push down on the top edge Make sure the latches lock the memory module in place Reattach the rear cover Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover Attention 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 the hard disk drive Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 vie
35. g the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 9 Remove the rear I O module Refer to Replacing the rear I O module Step 10 Disconnect the 3 cables from the scalar board Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 53 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Remove the 4 screws that secure the scalar board to the motherboard and chassis then lift it up to remove it HG HE E Ka Kr 0 6 o o 7 gt Yra e q O a ue Mj NG 1 Fea ge Aito A e fe op S f f J N A To install the new scalar board a Line up the holes on the new scalar board with the mounting holes and secure it with 4 screws b Connect the cables to the new scalar board Reattach the rear I O module EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the motherboard Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the motherboard Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 54 Remove any media disks CDs DVDs or memory cards fro
36. ice ON CAUTION When replacing the lithium battery use only Part Number 45C1566 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer If your system has a module containing a lithium battery replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not e Throw or immerse into water e Heat to more than 100 C 212 F e Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations A CAUTION When laser products such as CD ROMs DVD ROM drives fiber optic devices or transmitters are installed note the following e Do not remove the covers Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation There are no serviceable parts inside the device e Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous radiation exposure Awer Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam Chapter 2 Safety information 7 218 kg 37 Ibs 232 kg 70 5 Ibs CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting AA CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply
37. ility program menu select Devices 3 Select Chapter 5 Using the Setup Utility 15 4 5 USB Setup press the Enter key and then select USB Functions ATA Device Setup press the Enter key Select Configure SATA as press the Enter key and then select SATA mode Audio Setup press the Enter key and then select Onboard Audio Controller Network Setup press the Enter key then select Onboard Ethernet Support or Boot Agent Select Disabled or Enabled and press the Enter key Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option 6 Select Save changes and Exit from the menu Note If you do not want to save the settings select Discard changes and Exit from the menu Selecting a startup device If your computer does not boot from a device such as the CD DVD ROM drive disk or hard disk as expected follow one of the procedures below Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to startup from any boot device Note Not all CDs DVDs or hard disk drives are bootable 1 Turn off your computer 2 Press and hold the F12 key then turn on the computer When the Startup Device Menu appears release the F12 key Note If the Startup Device Menu does not display using these steps repeatedly press and release the F12 key rather than keeping it pressed when turning on the computer Use ft and arrows to select the desired startup device from the Startup Device Menu and press the
38. ions Ensure that another person familiar with the power off controls is near you Remember Another person must be there to switch off the power if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back Remember There must be a complete circuit to cause electrical shock By observing the above rule you may prevent a current from passing through your body When using a tester set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that tester Stand on suitable rubber mats obtained locally if necessary to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages these instructions are in the safety sections of maintenance information Use extreme care when measuring high voltages Regularly inspect and maintain your electrical hand tools for safe operational condition Do not use worn or broken tools and testers Never assume that power has been disconnected from a circuit First check that it has been powered off Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area Examples of these hazards are moist floors nongrounded power extension cables power surges and missing safety grounds Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror The surface is conductive such touching
39. isconnect 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 Push the stand lock upward to unlock it and then slide the stand out as show DER Step 5 To reinstall the computer stand a Line up the computer stand with the mounting slots in the chassis and slide it back into position b Lift up the rear of the computer stand until you hear a pa sound indicating the stand has been locked H Replacing a memory module Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 31 Attention 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 a memory module Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables and any other cables that are conn
40. keys are held pressed during POST To purposely configure the computer without a keyboard select Keyboardless operation in Startup option to Enabled The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during POST Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device Make Media in selected Boot device sure the boot drive is properly connected to the computer Make sure you have bootable media in the boot device Undetermined problems 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove or disconnect the following components if connected or installed one at a time a External devices modem printer or mouse Extended video memory External Cache External Cache RAM Hard disk drive f Disk drive 3 Power on the computer to re test the system 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or component oo os If all devices and components have been removed and the problem continues replace the system board 20 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 7 Locating connectors controls and components This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors controls and components of the computer Font view The following illustration shows the location of controls and components on the front of the computer Attention Be careful not to block any air vents on the computer Blocked air vents can cause overheating o
41. lar board rear I O module CPU heat sink battery system fans and the memory modules Step 29 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover FRU lists This chapter lists the information on the field replaceable units FRUs Attention Be sure to read and understand all the safety information before replacing any FRUs Notes FRUs that have a 1 or 2 in the CRU column are Customer Replaceable Units CRUs e 1 identifies parts that are fairly simple to replace requiring few or no tools e 2 identifies parts that are slightly more difficult to replace e N identifies parts that are not to be replaced by the customer Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 59 26 H 25 24 Aa 23 H A H Bl H EJ H D el D 1a 9 Paasa A 17 3770 3 4 1600 8 1155 1100335 N 77 E1 CPU 15 3550 3 3 1600 6 1155 1100337 N 77 E1 CPU 15 3350P 3 1 1600 6 1155 1100577 N 69 E1 CPU i5 3470 1100412 N 12 3 2G 1600 6 1155 77 CPU 15 3450 3 1 1600 6 1155 1100338 77 E1 CPU 15 3330 3 0 1600 6 1155 1100393 77 E1 CPU i5 3550S 1100417 3G 1600 6 1155 65 CPU i5 3470S 1100413 2 9G 1600 6 1 155 65 CPU 60 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual i5 3450S 1100411 N 2 8G 1600 6 1155 65 CPU 15 3330S 2 7 1600 6 1155 1100394 N 65 E1 CPU Ci5 2400S 1007198 N 2 5 1333 6 1155 65 D2 CPU 15 2320 3 0 1333 6 1155 1100103 N
42. lectrical outlets 40 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware 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 Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Push the pins to release the Bluetooth module Step 9 Disconnect the cable from the Bluetooth module z B at Step 10 To install the new Bluetooth module a Connect the cable to the new Bluetooth module b Line up the new Bluetooth module with the socket snap it into position and secure it with the pins Step 11 Reattach the middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the battery Note 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
43. lenovo IdeaCentre B540 B540P Hardware Maintenance Manual ideaideaideaCentreidea lenovo IdeaCentre B540 B540P Hardware Maintenance Manual Contents Chapter 1 About this manual Important Safety Information Chapter 2 Safety information General safety Electrical safety Safety inspection guide Handling electrostatic discharge sensitive devices Grounding requirements Safety notices Chapter 3 General information Specifications Chapter 4 General Checkout Chapter 5 Using the Setup Utility Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program Viewing and changing settings Using passwords Enabling or disabling a devieg Selecting a startup device Exiting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program Chapter 6 Symptom to FRU Index Hard disk drive boot error Power Supply Problems POST error codes Undetermined problems Chapter 7 Locating connectors controls and components Chapter 8 Replacing hardware Copyright Lenovo 2012 mh aw wo W D O O o 11 13 13 13 13 15 16 17 19 19 19 20 20 21 27 General information Ser ETES Replacing the keyboard and mouse Replacing the power cord or power adapter Removing the computer cover Removing the computer stand Replacing a memory module Replacing the hard disk drive Replacing the optical drive Removing the middle cover Replacing the converter board Removing the EMI cover
44. m the drives shut down the operating system and turn off the computer and all attached devices Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Remove the memory modules Refer to Replacing a memory module Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Remove the system fans Refer to Replacing the system fans Remove the battery Refer to Replacing the battery Remove the heat sink Refer to Replacing the heat sink Remove the CPU Refer to Replacing the CPU Remove the rear I O module Refer to Replacing the rear I O module Remove the TV scalar board Refer to Replacing the TV scalar board Remove the Wi Fi card Refer to Replacing the Wi Fi card IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 17 Remove the TV tuner card Refer to Replacing the TV tuner card Step 18 Remove all the cables connected to the motherboard Step 19 Remov
45. m 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 14 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual 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 3 The password dialog box will be displayed Type the password and press the Enter key 4 Re type the password to confirm if you type the password correctly the password will be installed To change 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 3 The password dialog box will be displayed Type the current password then press the Enter key 4 Type the new password then press the Enter key Re type the password to confirm the new password if you type the new password correctly the new password will be installed A setup notice will display that changes have been saved To delete a previously set Power On Password do the following 1 From the Security menu select Set Power On Password and press the Enter key 2 The password dialog box will be displayed Type the current password and press
46. mory 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 9 Disconnect the touch cables from the touch control board Step 10 Remove the 2 screws that secure the touch control board to the chassis 52 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 11 Lift up the touch control board to remove it BA LED
47. ntenance Manual Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 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 General information 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 Copyright Lenovo 2012 27 Replacing the keyboard and mouse Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the keyboard and mouse Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 lt lt Note Your keyboard
48. og box will be displayed Type the password then press the Enter key 4 Re type the password to confirm then press the Enter key If you type the password correctly the password will be installed To change an Administrator 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 Administrator Password and press the Enter key 3 The password dialog box will be displayed Type the current password then press Enter key 4 Type the new password then press Enter key Re type the password to confirm the new password if you type the new password correctly the new password will be installed A Setup Notice will display that changes have been saved To delete a previously set Administrator Password do the following 1 From the Security menu select Set Administrator Password and press the Enter key 2 The password dialog box will be displayed Type the current password and press the Enter key 3 To delete an Administrator Password Enter blank fields for each new password line item A setup notice will display that changes have been saved 4 Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option 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 fro
49. om scratches or other damage To remove the computer cover Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 29 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 Remove the 2 cover pieces by sliding them in opposite directions as shown Step 5 To reinstall the computer cover a Line up the cover pieces with the chassis then slide them back Removing the computer stand Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover Note For this procedure it helps to place the computer face down on a soft flat surface Lenovo recommends that you use a blanket towel or other soft cloth to protect the screen surface from scratches or other damage To remove the computer stand 30 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual 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 Step2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Step3 D
50. on b Push down the middle cover to secure it with the pins c Secure the middle cover to the chassis with 5 screws d Reconnect the TV cable to the same connector Step 12 Reattach the optical drive computer stand and the rear cover 36 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Replacing the converter board Note 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 the converter 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 Step2 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing th
51. on the optical drive cover so that the disk springs out as shown Step 7 Remove the 2 screws that secure the optical drive to the metal bracket D Step 8 Use a small flat head screwdriver to press and push out the pins that secure the cover to the disk BE 34 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step9 Separate the cover from the defective optical drive Step 10 Install the new optical drive as follows a Align the new optical drive with the cover and then push the cover back into position b Screw the metal bracket back onto the new optical drive c Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay Step 11 Slide the rear cover pieces back into position Removing the middle cover Note 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 remove the middle cover 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 Step2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets Step3 Disconnect all cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input
52. one of the following e If you want to save the new settings select Save changes and Exit from the menu When the Save 4 reset window shows select the Yes button and then press the Enter key to exit the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program e f you do not want to save the settings select Discard changes and Exit from the menu When the Reset Without Saving window shows select the Yes button and then press the Enter key to exit the Setup Utility program Chapter 5 Using the Setup Utility 17 18 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 6 Symptom to FRU Index The Symptom to FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes The most likely cause is listed first Always begin with Chapter 4 General Checkout on page 11 This index can also be used to help you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer If you are unable to correct the problem using this index go to Undetermined problems on page 20 Notes e If you have both an error message and an incorrect audio response diagnose the error message first e If you cannot run the diagnostic tests or you get a diagnostic error code when running a test but did receive a POST error message diagnose the POST error message first e f you did not receive any error message look for a description of your error symptoms in the first part of this index Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error can have the following
53. orm any action that causes hazards to the customer or that makes the equipment unsafe e Before you start the machine ensure that other service representatives and the customer s personnel are not in a hazardous position e Place removed covers and other parts in a safe place away from all personnel while you are servicing the machine e Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it e Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine Ensure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows If your hair is long fasten it e Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive clip approximately 8 centimeters 3 inches from the end e Do not wear jewelry chains metal frame eyeglasses or metal fasteners for your clothing Remember Metal objects are good electrical conductors e Wear safety glasses when you are hammering drilling soldering cutting wire attaching springs using solvents or working in any other conditions that might be hazardous to your eyes e After service reinstall all safety shields guards labels and ground wires Replace any safety device that is worn or defective e Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer CAUTION Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables can be hazardous To avoid personal injury or equipment damage
54. 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Disconnect the Onekey TV cable from the connectors Step 8 Remove the 5 screws that secure the middle cover to the chassis H Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 35 Step 9 Push up the middle cover upward with two hands to remove it from pins D Step 10 Slide the middle cover out as shown From left to right Kee s TY e Se s f A S Pa 1 o TAI I He P Step 11 To reattach the middle cover a Line up the middle cover with chassis slide it back in positi
55. r Step 9 Remove the system fans Refer to Replacing the system fans Step 10 Remove the heat sink Refer to Replacing the heat sink 46 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 11 Lift the small handle and open the retainer Attention Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor When handing the microprocessor touch only the sides Step 12 Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket 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 Step 13 Holding the sides of the microprocessor with your fingers remove the protective cover fl that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor BH Step 14 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 Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 47 Important To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts keep the microprocessor completely level while installing it into the socket Step 15 Lower the microprocessor straight down into its socket on the motherboard Step 16 To secure the microprocessor in the socket close the microprocessor retainer and lock it into po
56. re the power supply connector to the metal bracket Step 10 Disconnect the 2 power cables from the motherboard H Step 11 Remove the 4 screws that secure the power supply to the chassis and then lift up the power supply as shown H Step 12 To install the new power supply a Line up the new power supply secure it to the motherboard using the 6 screws b Connect the power cables to the motherboard Step 13 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the heat sink Note 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 the heat sink 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 44 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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
57. sages appear if a problem or conflict is found by an application program the operating system or both For an explanation of these messages refer to the information supplied with that software package Use the following procedure to help determine the cause of the problem Power off the computer and all external devices Check all cables and power cords Set all display controls to the middle position Power on all external devices ar Go N Power on the computer e Look for displayed error codes e Look for readable instructions or a main menu on the display If you did not receive the correct response proceed to step 6 If you do receive the correct response proceed to step 7 6 Look at the following conditions and follow the instructions e lf the computer displays a POST error go to POST error codes e f the computer hangs and no error is displayed continue at step 7 7 If the test stops and you cannot continue replace the last device tested Copyright Lenovo 2012 11 12 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Chapter 5 Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer regardless of which operating system you are using However the operating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utility program Starting the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program To start the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utili
58. sition with the small handle Step 17 Use a thermal grease syringe to place 5 drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor Each drop of grease should be 0 03ml 3 tick marks on the grease syringe Step 18 Reattach the heat sink system fan EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the rear I O module Note 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 the rear I O module 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middl
59. stem 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 The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on the front of the motherboard AA A BANGA NG 1 Touch Control Board Connector 14 Power Connector 2 SATA Power Connector 15 Speaker Connector 3 LVDS Connector 16 LED Board Connector 7 Converter Connector 8 HWTV Module Connector 11 Bluetooth Connector Chapter 7 Locating connectors controls and components 25 Identifying parts and connectors on the hardware TV scale board The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the analog hardware TV board a 1 LVDS Connector 4 TV Function Connector 2 Converter Connector 5 Fan Connector 3 Mother Board Connector 6 Debug Port The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the digital hardware TV board ATS C type a Motherboard a The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the digital hardware TV board DVB T type Pia ar Ga 26 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Mai
60. tand and the rear cover Replacing the LED panel Note 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 the LED panel Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 55 Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Step 5 Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Step 10 Step 11 Step 12 Step 13 Step 14 Step 15 Step 16 Step 17 Step 18 Step 19 Step 20 Step 21 Step 22 Step 23 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 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 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 Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Remove the memory modules Refer to Replacing a memory module Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middl
61. te 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 the EMI cover 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand 38 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 6 Step 7 Step 8 Step 9 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Remove the screws that secure the EMI cover to the chassis Lift up the EMI cover up to remove it 7 0 hg EE U a NGO op
62. the Enter key 3 To delete the Power On Password Enter blank fields for each new password line item A setup notice will display that changes have been saved 4 Return to the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu and select the Exit option 5 Select Save changes and Exit from the menu Enabling or disabling a device The Devices options is used to enable or disable user access to the following devices USB Functions Select whether to enable or disable USB Universal Serial Bus functions If the functions are disabled no USB devices can be used ATA Drive Setup Select IDE or ACHI mode Device driver support is required for ACHI mode Depending on how the hard disk image was installed changing this setting may prevent the system from booting Onboard Audio Controller Select whether to enable or disable the Onboard Audio Controller when feature is set to Disabled all devices connected to the audio connectors e g a headphone or a microphone are disabled and can t be used Onboard Ethernet Controller or Boot Agent Select whether to enable or disable Onboard Ethernet Controller or select whether to enable or disable load onboard PXE Preboot Execution Environment or SMC Secure Managed Client This feature will allow the computer to boot from a server image To enable or disable a device do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program see Starting the Setup Utility program on page 13 2 From the Setup Ut
63. the battery 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 Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 41 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 rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 9 Use a flat head screwdriver as a lever to prise out the battery as shown a OS L l H e E ohf o Qo e A Step 10 To install the new battery a Insert the new battery CR2032 into the socket with the side labeled facing up and press the battery into place Step 11 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive
64. the optical drive Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 39 Step 8 Remove the 2 screws that secure the camera to the front bezel Step 9 Step 10 To install the new camera a Connect the data cable to the new camera b Line up the new camera holes with the mounting holes on the front bezel and secure it with the 2 screws Step 11 Reattach the middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the Bluetooth module 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 the Bluetooth module 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 e
65. ty program do the following 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 tum on the computer When the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program is displayed release the F1 key Note If a Power On Password or an Administrator Password has been set the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password For more information see Using passwords Viewing and changing settings System configuration options are listed in the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program menu To view or change settings see Starting the Setup Utility program You must use the keyboard when using the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility menu The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed on the bottom of each screen Using passwords You can use the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program to set passwords to prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to your computer and data See Starting the Setup Utility program The following types of passwords are available e Administrator Password e Power On Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer However if you decide to set passwords read the following sections Password considerations A password can be any combination of letters and numbers up to 16 character a z and 0 9 For security reasons it is a good idea to use a strong password that c
66. ver Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Remove the computer stand Refer to Removing the computer stand Step 6 Remove the optical drive Refer to Replacing the optical drive Step 7 Remove the middle cover Refer to Removing the middle cover Step 8 Remove the EMI cover Refer to Removing the EMI cover Step 9 Disconnect the speaker cable from the connectors on motherboard Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 51 Step 10 Detach the speaker system from the rubber screws Hal a LI w H BG OU o aaile G Se Po Ki Step 11 To install the new speaker system a Secure the new speaker system to the chassis with the rubber screws b Connect the new speaker cable to motherboard Step 12 Reattach the EMI cover middle cover optical drive computer stand and the rear cover Replacing the touch control board Note Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the touch control board Step 1 Remove any media disks CDs DVDs or me
67. w for help with locating the various connectors Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover 32 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 5 Push then slide the hard disk drive and bracket upward and out of the chassis as shown BA Step 6 Step 7 Install the new hard disk drive as follows a Line up the new hard disk drive with the bracket and secure it with the pins b Slide the hard disk drive and bracket back into position Step 8 Reattach the rear cover Replacing the optical drive Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the 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 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 Chapter 8 Replacing hardware 33 Step 4 Remove the rear cover Refer to Removing the rear cover Step 5 Push down the pin that locks the optical disk drive to the chassis then use the screwdriver push the disk out Fi Step 6 Push a small iron stick paper clip into the small hole
68. will be connected to a USB connector on one side or at the rear of the computer Disconnect the defective keyboard cable from the computer and connect the new keyboard cable to the same connector Note The mouse can be replaced using the same method Replacing the power cord or power adapter Attention Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let it cool down before removing the cover To replace the power cord and power adapter Step 1 Step 2 Remove any media diskettes CDs DVDs or memory cards from the drives shut down your operating system and turn off all attached devices and the computer Locate the connector for the power cord Refer to Rear view 28 IdeaCentre B540 B540PHardware Maintenance Manual Step 3 Disconnect the failing power cord and adapter from the computer A I 4 iii oT EN Step 4 Connect the new power cord to the same connector as shown T I Ag em CONVO o o NY d o I E ji S Removing the computer cover 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 fr

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