background image

ideacentre 
700 Series
Quick Start Guide

The following information refers to ideacentre 700 machine type:
90ED [700-25ISH / Energy Star]

The descriptions in this guide might be different from what you see on your computer, 
depending on the computer model and configuration.
Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.

Lenovo, the Lenovo logo and ideacentre are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, 
other countries, or both. 
Windows is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. 
Other company, product, or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others.

© Copyright Lenovo 2015. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or 
software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, 
reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-
05925. 

Version 1.0

2015.08

SP40J20574

Replacing or upgrading hardware

Safety information for replacing CRUs

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the “Important 
safety information” in the 

Safety, Warranty, Environment, Recycling Information 

Guide

 and 

Important Product Information Guide

 that was included with your 

computer.
If you no longer have this copy of the 

Safety, Warranty, Environment, Recycling 

Information Guide

 and 

Important Product Information Guide

, you can obtain 

one online from the website at http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.

Pre-disassembly instructions

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the 
following:
1.  Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.  Unplug all power and signal cables from the computer.
3.  Place the system on a flat, stable surface.

This part contains instructions for replacing the following parts:

•  Hard disk drive (Follow steps: 

1

 

3

)

•  Optical drive (Follow steps: 

1

 

2

 

4

)

•  Memory module (Follow steps: 

1

 

5

)

•  Graphics card (Follow steps: 

1

 

6

)

Replacing or upgrading hardware 

1

 Removing the computer cover

2

 Removing the front bezel

Replacing or upgrading hardware 

3

 Replacing a hard disk drive

4

 Replacing an optical drive

Replacing or upgrading hardware 

6

 Replacing a graphics card

g

Accessing other manuals

An Important Product Information Guide has been preloaded onto your 
computer. To access this guide, do the following:
1.  Open the Start menu and then click or tap 

Lenovo Companion

. If Lenovo 

Companion is not displayed on the Start menu, click or tap 

All apps

 to 

display all programs, and then click or tap 

Lenovo Companion

2.  Click or tap 

Support

 

 

User Guide

Models without preinstalled operating systems and Virtual Desktop 
Infrastructure (VDI) clients:

Go to the Lenovo Support Web site to access your manuals. See “Downloading 
manuals” for additional information.

Downloading manuals

The latest electronic publications for your computer are available from the 
Lenovo Support Web site. To download the publications,  
go to: www.lenovo.com/UserManuals. 

5

 Replacing a memory module

1

2

3

4

Reviews: