Lenovo IdeaCentre B345, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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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:
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 two screws that secure the power supply connector to the metal bracket. 1
Step 10. Disconnect the two power cables from the motherboard. 2
Step 11. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the chassis, and then slide out the power
supply as shown. 3
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Step 12. To install the new power supply:
a. Line up the new power supply with the mounting holes on the chassis, then slide the new
power supply into position, secure it to the chassis using the four 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.
Chapter 8
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Replacing hardware
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