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Lenovo A540 - User Manual

Lenovo A540
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LenovoA540/A740HardwareMaintenance
Manual
MachineTypes:F0AN[A540];F0AM[A740]
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Summary

About this manual

Important Safety Information

Emphasizes reading CAUTION and DANGER sections before proceeding with instructions.

Safety Information

General Safety Guidelines

Follows rules for general safety, keeping areas clear, lifting objects, and avoiding hazards.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Warns about electrical hazards from cables and outlines precautions for working with electricity.

Safety Inspection Guide

Assists in identifying potential hazards posed by products and outlines a checklist for inspection.

Handling ESD-Sensitive Devices

Explains ESD damage and protection methods, including grounding and protective packaging.

Grounding Requirements

Details the importance of electrical grounding for operator safety and correct system function.

Safety Notices and Danger Warnings

Provides safety notices, including DANGER warnings about electrical hazards and shock prevention.

General Information and Specifications

System Specifications

Lists physical specifications of the computer, including environment and electrical input details.

General Checkout Procedure

Handling Error Messages

Addresses general error messages and provides a procedure to determine the cause of problems.

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

Describes how to launch the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program using the F1 key.

Viewing and Changing Settings

Explains how to navigate and modify system configuration options within the BIOS utility.

BIOS Password Management

Details how to set, change, or delete Administrator and Power-On passwords for security.

Administrator Password Management

Explains the purpose and procedures for setting, changing, or deleting an Administrator password.

Power-On Password Management

Describes how to set, change, or delete a Power-On password to restrict system startup.

Enabling;Disabling Devices via BIOS

Details how to enable or disable various devices like USB, SATA, Audio, and Network controllers.

Selecting Startup Device Sequence

Explains how to temporarily select a startup device or permanently change the boot sequence.

Symptom-to-FRU Index

Hard Disk Drive Boot Errors

Lists causes and actions for hard disk drive boot errors, including configuration and replacement.

Power Supply Problems Troubleshooting

Provides procedures for diagnosing and resolving power supply issues, checking connections and components.

POST Error Codes

Lists and explains Power-On Self-Test (POST) error messages and their corresponding actions.

Troubleshooting Undetermined Problems

Outlines a procedure for diagnosing problems when the cause is not immediately apparent.

Hardware Replacement Procedures

Pre-Disassembly Instructions

Lists essential steps before starting any hardware disassembly, including powering off and unplugging.

Replacing Keyboard and Mouse

Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the keyboard and mouse components.

Replacing Power Cord;Adapter

Details the procedure for replacing the power cord and power adapter of the computer.

Removing the Base Cover

Explains how to safely remove the base cover of the computer for access to internal components.

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing the computer's hard disk drive.

Replacing a Memory Module

Details the process of removing and installing a memory module (RAM) in the computer.

Replacing the System Fan

Outlines the steps to remove and replace the computer's system fan.

Replacing the Heat-Sink

Describes how to remove and install the heat-sink, including thermal grease application.

Replacing the Speaker System

Provides instructions for removing and replacing the computer's built-in speaker system.

Replacing the Motherboard

Details the comprehensive procedure for removing and installing the computer's motherboard.

Removing the Hinge Assembly

Explains the steps to remove the hinge assembly from the computer chassis.

Removing the Rear Cover

Provides instructions on how to remove the rear cover of the computer for access.

Replacing the Camera

Details the procedure for removing and replacing the computer's built-in camera.

Replacing the LED Panel

Outlines the steps to remove and install the LED panel of the computer.

Replacing the Transform Board

Provides instructions for removing and installing the transform board.

Replacing the Wi-Fi Card

Details the procedure for removing and installing the Wi-Fi card.

Replacing the Power Switch Board

Explains how to remove and install the power switch board.

Replacing the NFC Module

Provides instructions for removing and installing the NFC module.

A540 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

A540 Mainboard FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the A540 Mainboard, including part numbers.

A540 RAM FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 RAM modules, including part numbers.

A540 HDD FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Hard Disk Drives, including part numbers.

A540 Adapter FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Adapters, including part numbers.

A540 Component FRU Lists (Continued)

A540 Power Cord FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Power Cords, including part numbers.

A540 Keyboard;Mouse FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Keyboards and Mice, including part numbers.

A540 Thermal FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Thermal components, including part numbers.

A540 Cable FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Cables, including part numbers.

A740 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

A740 Mainboard FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the A740 Mainboard, including part numbers.

A740 RAM FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A740 RAM modules, including part numbers.

A740 HDD FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A740 Hard Disk Drives, including part numbers.

General Information and Service

Additional Service Information

Provides supplementary information useful for service representatives.

Power Management Features

Explains how power management reduces power consumption of computer components.

ACPI BIOS Features

Describes ACPI BIOS system allowing OS control of power management features.

Automatic Power-On Features

Details features like Wake Up on Alarm and Wake Up on LAN for automatic computer startup.

Summary

About this manual

Important Safety Information

Emphasizes reading CAUTION and DANGER sections before proceeding with instructions.

Safety Information

General Safety Guidelines

Follows rules for general safety, keeping areas clear, lifting objects, and avoiding hazards.

Electrical Safety Precautions

Warns about electrical hazards from cables and outlines precautions for working with electricity.

Safety Inspection Guide

Assists in identifying potential hazards posed by products and outlines a checklist for inspection.

Handling ESD-Sensitive Devices

Explains ESD damage and protection methods, including grounding and protective packaging.

Grounding Requirements

Details the importance of electrical grounding for operator safety and correct system function.

Safety Notices and Danger Warnings

Provides safety notices, including DANGER warnings about electrical hazards and shock prevention.

General Information and Specifications

System Specifications

Lists physical specifications of the computer, including environment and electrical input details.

General Checkout Procedure

Handling Error Messages

Addresses general error messages and provides a procedure to determine the cause of problems.

Using the BIOS Setup Utility

Starting the BIOS Setup Utility

Describes how to launch the Lenovo BIOS Setup Utility program using the F1 key.

Viewing and Changing Settings

Explains how to navigate and modify system configuration options within the BIOS utility.

BIOS Password Management

Details how to set, change, or delete Administrator and Power-On passwords for security.

Administrator Password Management

Explains the purpose and procedures for setting, changing, or deleting an Administrator password.

Power-On Password Management

Describes how to set, change, or delete a Power-On password to restrict system startup.

Enabling;Disabling Devices via BIOS

Details how to enable or disable various devices like USB, SATA, Audio, and Network controllers.

Selecting Startup Device Sequence

Explains how to temporarily select a startup device or permanently change the boot sequence.

Symptom-to-FRU Index

Hard Disk Drive Boot Errors

Lists causes and actions for hard disk drive boot errors, including configuration and replacement.

Power Supply Problems Troubleshooting

Provides procedures for diagnosing and resolving power supply issues, checking connections and components.

POST Error Codes

Lists and explains Power-On Self-Test (POST) error messages and their corresponding actions.

Troubleshooting Undetermined Problems

Outlines a procedure for diagnosing problems when the cause is not immediately apparent.

Hardware Replacement Procedures

Pre-Disassembly Instructions

Lists essential steps before starting any hardware disassembly, including powering off and unplugging.

Replacing Keyboard and Mouse

Provides step-by-step instructions for replacing the keyboard and mouse components.

Replacing Power Cord;Adapter

Details the procedure for replacing the power cord and power adapter of the computer.

Removing the Base Cover

Explains how to safely remove the base cover of the computer for access to internal components.

Replacing the Hard Disk Drive

Provides step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing the computer's hard disk drive.

Replacing a Memory Module

Details the process of removing and installing a memory module (RAM) in the computer.

Replacing the System Fan

Outlines the steps to remove and replace the computer's system fan.

Replacing the Heat-Sink

Describes how to remove and install the heat-sink, including thermal grease application.

Replacing the Speaker System

Provides instructions for removing and replacing the computer's built-in speaker system.

Replacing the Motherboard

Details the comprehensive procedure for removing and installing the computer's motherboard.

Removing the Hinge Assembly

Explains the steps to remove the hinge assembly from the computer chassis.

Removing the Rear Cover

Provides instructions on how to remove the rear cover of the computer for access.

Replacing the Camera

Details the procedure for removing and replacing the computer's built-in camera.

Replacing the LED Panel

Outlines the steps to remove and install the LED panel of the computer.

Replacing the Transform Board

Provides instructions for removing and installing the transform board.

Replacing the Wi-Fi Card

Details the procedure for removing and installing the Wi-Fi card.

Replacing the Power Switch Board

Explains how to remove and install the power switch board.

Replacing the NFC Module

Provides instructions for removing and installing the NFC module.

A540 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

A540 Mainboard FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the A540 Mainboard, including part numbers.

A540 RAM FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 RAM modules, including part numbers.

A540 HDD FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Hard Disk Drives, including part numbers.

A540 Adapter FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Adapters, including part numbers.

A540 Component FRU Lists (Continued)

A540 Power Cord FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Power Cords, including part numbers.

A540 Keyboard;Mouse FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Keyboards and Mice, including part numbers.

A540 Thermal FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Thermal components, including part numbers.

A540 Cable FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A540 Cables, including part numbers.

A740 Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

A740 Mainboard FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for the A740 Mainboard, including part numbers.

A740 RAM FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A740 RAM modules, including part numbers.

A740 HDD FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for A740 Hard Disk Drives, including part numbers.

General Information and Service

Additional Service Information

Provides supplementary information useful for service representatives.

Power Management Features

Explains how power management reduces power consumption of computer components.

ACPI BIOS Features

Describes ACPI BIOS system allowing OS control of power management features.

Automatic Power-On Features

Details features like Wake Up on Alarm and Wake Up on LAN for automatic computer startup.

Lenovo A540 Specifications

General IconGeneral
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
ProcessorIntel Core i3/i5/i7
StorageUp to 2TB HDD
Operating SystemWindows 10
USB Ports2 x USB 2.0
HDMI PortYes
WirelessWi-Fi 802.11

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