Lenovo IdeaPad U510 driver and firmware
Related Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Manual Pages
Download the free PDF manual for Lenovo IdeaPad U510 and other Lenovo manuals at ManualOwl.com
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 2
...supports, be sure to read the general information under "Notices" on page 84.
First Edition (September 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2012. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services..., data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 3
... Shutting down the computer 26
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 27 Specifications 27 Status indicators 29 Fn key combinations 31 Hotkeys 31
FRU replacement notices 32 Screw notices 32
Removing and replacing an FRU 33 1010 Keyboard 34 1020 Battery pack 36 1030 Dummy card 40 1040 Hard disk drive 41 1050 Optical drive 43 1060 PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN 44...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 7
... when working with powered-on electrical equipment; keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back. Attention: An electrical shock can occur only when there is a complete circuit. By observing the above rule, you may prevent a current from passing through your body. - When using testers, set the controls correctly and use...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 9
... was designed and built, required safety items were installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. You should use good judgment to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of non-Lenovo features or options not covered by this inspection guide.
If any unsafe conditions are present, you must...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 18
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Laser compliance statement
Some models of Lenovo computer are equipped from the factory with an optical storage device such as a CD-ROM drive or a DVD-ROM drive. Such devices are also sold separately as options. If one of these drives is installed, it is certified in the U.S. to conform to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 20
... sure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual. After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to the system board before completing the service action. To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, follow the steps below: 1. Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/. 2. Enter the serial number or...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 23
...Power system checkout" on page 21 Before you go to the checkout, make sure to read the following important notes:
Important notes: • Only certified trained personnel can service the computer...copying,
saving, or formatting. Drives in the computer that you are servicing sequence might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive... software errors. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 24
... installation of
an incompatible card • Improper disk insertion or use of an optical drive • Diskette drive damage caused by pressure on the diskette drive cover, foreign
material in the drive, or the insertion of a diskette with multiple labels • Damaged or bent diskette eject button • Fuses blown by attachment of a nonsupported device • Forgotten computer password...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 25
... system board. • If the problem persists, go to "Lenovo IdeaPad U510" on page 27. Note: Noise from the AC adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking operational charging
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 26
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Perform operational ...battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light on, replace the system board. Then reinstall the battery pack. If it is still not charged, go to ... the Power Meter icon in the icon tray of the Windows® taskbar and wait for a moment (but do not click it), and the percentage of battery power remaining is displayed. To...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 27
... for specific models and updates to the software that was preloaded on the computer. Not all recovery disc sets come with a Supplemental Recovery Disc.
To restore the computer to the original factory configuration using the recovery disc set, do the following: 1. Insert the bootable Start Recovery Disc into the optical drive. 2. Start the computer. When the Lenovo logo comes up, immediately...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 28
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
7. When all of the data has been copied from the last disc in the set, remove the disc and restart the computer.
Note: The remainder of the recovery process is fully automated and no action is required by you. The computer will restart into the Windows desktop several times and you might experience periods when no...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Table 1. Specifications (continued)
Feature I/O ports
Audio
Video WLAN WWAN Bluetooth Keyboard Touch pad Integrated camera Battery AC adapter Pre-installed operating system
Description HDMI port × 1
USB 3.0 × 1, USB 2.0 × 2 2 in 1 slot × 1 (MMC, SD)
Combo audio jack × 1 Speaker × 2
Built-in microphone HDMI port ×...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 35
Lenovo IdeaPad U510... the appropriate hotkey, you can change system settings instantly. The following describes the function of ...window.
:
Refreshes the desktop or the currently active window.
:
Enables/disables the touchpad.
:
Enables/disables airplane mode.
:
Displays all currently open apps.
:
Turn on/off the backlight of the LCD screen.
:
Opens the interface for the display device...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 36
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
FRU replacement notices
This section presents notices related to removing and replacing parts. Read this section carefully before replacing any FRU.
Screw notices
Loose screws can cause a reliability problem. In the Lenovo computer, this problem is addressed... of the logic card:
more than 180°
(Cross-section)
• Torque driver If you have ...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
Lenovo IdeaPad U510
Figure 1. Removal steps of keyboard (continued)
Lift the keyboard a little c, and then detach the connectors in the direction shown by arrows d e and f .
c
de
f When installing: Make sure that the FPC connectors are attached firmly.
35
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 41
Lenovo IdeaPad U510
Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued)
Unplug the speakers cable connector in the direction shown by arrow j , disconnect power board connector in the direction shown by arrows b c , system indicator board connector in the direction shown by arrows d e , USB board connector in the direction shown by arrows f g , touchpad connector in the direction shown by arrows h...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 43
Lenovo IdeaPad U510
Figure 2. Removal steps of battery pack (continued)
Remove the battery in the direction shown by arrow f .
f When installing: • Separate the antenna from other cables. Put them in different tracks to
improve signal reception. • Connect the battery last.
39
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 46
Lenovo IdeaPad U510 Hardware Maintenance Manual
Figure 4. Removal steps of hard disk drive (continued) Hold the SATA receptacle connector with one hand and pull the hard disk drive (secured in the metal frame) in the direction shown below to detach the connector.
Remove four screws c and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive.
c c
c c
Step
c
Screw (quantity)
M3.0 × 3.0 mm, flat...
Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49
Lenovo IdeaPad U510
Figure 6. Removal steps of PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WAN (continued)
Remove the card in the direction shown by arrow c .
c
When installing: • In models with a wireless LAN card that has two antenna connectors, plug
the black cable (1st) (MAIN) into the jack labeled 1, and the white cable (2nd) (AUX) into jack labeled 2 on the card. • In models with a ...