General Checkout | Lenovo Q180 specification

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 messages 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:

1.Power-off the computer and all external devices.

2.Check all cables and power cords.

3.Set all display controls to the middle position.

4.Power-on all external devices.

5.Power-on the computer.

•Look for displayed error codes

•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:

•If the computer displays a POST error, go to “POST error codes”.

•If 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.

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IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page IdeaCentre Q180 Hardware Maintenance Manual Page Contents Iv IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual About this manual Important Safety Information IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Electrical safety Safety informationGeneral safety IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Safety inspection guide Grounding requirements Safety notices To Connect To Disconnect Do not ≥18 kg37 lbs ≥32 kg70.5 lbs ≥55 kg121.2 lbs General information SpecificationsType IdeaCentre Q180 Environment IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual General Checkout IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup UtilityViewing and changing settings Using passwords Setting, changing, or deleting a Power-On Password Administrator PasswordSetting, changing, or deleting an Administrator password Select Save changes and Exit from the menu Enabling or disabling a device Selecting a startup device Exiting the Setup Utility programSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence Using the Setup Utility IdeaCentre Q180Hardware Maintenance Manual Hard disk drive boot error Symptom-to-FRU IndexPower Supply Problems Error FRU/Action Post Error Message Description/Action Post error codesUndetermined problems Front view Locating components, controls and connectorsLocations Rear view Hardware components Identifying parts on the motherboard General information Pre-disassembly instructionsReplacing hardware To replace the optical drive Replacing the optical drive To remove the computer cover Removing the computer cover To replace the hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk drive To replace a memory module Replacing a memory module To remove the power button Removing the power buttonReplacing the Wlan card To replace the Wlan card To replace the CPU heatsink and system fan Replacing the CPU heatsink and system fan To replace the motherboard Replacing the motherboard To replace the keyboard and mouse Replacing the keyboard and mouse Computer Cover Q180 TOP case module 110200358 FRU listsItem # FRUs Wlan card Hard disk drivesMemory module Motherboard System fan and heatsink Power buttonChassis Power management Additional Service InformationAdvanced configuration and power interface Acpi Bios Automatic Power-On features