Lenovo Q180 manual Identifying parts on the motherboard

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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.

1.	Hard disk drive SATA connector	10.	RTC battery connector

2.	Microphone connector	11.	Thermal connector

3.	Headphone connector	12.	SPDIF port

4.	USB port	13.	VGA connector

5.	Memory connector	14.	USB port

6.	Card reader	15.	HDMI-out port

7.	Power button	16.	Ethernet connector

8.	LED connector	17.	Power connector

9.	Mini PCIE slot

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Contents IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Contents Iv IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Important Safety Information About this manualIdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety information General safetyElectrical safety IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Safety inspection guide Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devicesSafety notices Grounding requirementsDo not To Connect To Disconnect≥18 kg37 lbs ≥32 kg70.5 lbs ≥55 kg121.2 lbs Type IdeaCentre Q180 SpecificationsGeneral information EnvironmentIdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Viewing and changing settings Using the Setup UtilityStarting the Setup Utility program Using passwordsAdministrator Password Setting, changing, or deleting an Administrator passwordSetting, changing, or deleting a Power-On Password Enabling or disabling a device Select Save changes and Exit from the menuSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility programSelecting a startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceUsing the Setup Utility IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Power Supply Problems Symptom-to-FRU IndexHard disk drive boot error Error FRU/ActionPost error codes Undetermined problemsPost Error Message Description/Action Locating components, controls and connectors LocationsFront view Rear view Hardware components Identifying parts on the motherboard Pre-disassembly instructions Replacing hardwareGeneral information Replacing the optical drive To replace the optical driveRemoving the computer cover To remove the computer coverReplacing the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk driveReplacing a memory module To replace a memory moduleReplacing the Wlan card Removing the power buttonTo remove the power button To replace the Wlan cardReplacing the CPU heatsink and system fan To replace the CPU heatsink and system fanReplacing the motherboard To replace the motherboardReplacing the keyboard and mouse To replace the keyboard and mouseFRU lists Item # FRUsComputer Cover Q180 TOP case module 110200358 Memory module Hard disk drivesWlan card MotherboardPower button ChassisSystem fan and heatsink Advanced configuration and power interface Acpi Bios Additional Service InformationPower management Automatic Power-On features