Lenovo ThinkCentre 6068 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual
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- Page 1 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Machine Types 6008, 6068, 6074, 6079, 6082, 9012, 9018, 9087, 9096, 9163, 9172, 9193...
- Page 3 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
- Page 4 Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Installing memory . . 13 Television output notice . . 42 Installing PCI adapters . 15 Trademarks . . 42 Installing internal drives . . 17 Replacing the battery . . 22 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. - Page 6 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 7: Figures
. 22 Installing the cover . . 35 Battery installation . . 22 Kensington lock location . . 38 Removing the hard disk drive . . 23 Padlock loop . . 39 © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. - Page 8 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information
Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. - Page 10 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 11: Chapter 2. Overview
Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information v Support phone list To access this information, point your browser to http://www.lenovo.com/support Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part. -
Page 12: Locations
v Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components. v Before you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package containing the part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body. -
Page 13: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. Figure 2. Connector locations Standard mouse connector PCI Express 1x adapter connector Parallel connector PCI Express x16 adapter connector USB connectors (4) Audio line out connector Ethernet connector... -
Page 14: Locating Components
Locating components Figure 3 will help you locate the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations Fan plenum, fan, and heat sink Battery Microprocessor Power supply Optical drive PCI adapter connectors (2) Hard disk drive PCI Express x1 adapter connector Diskette drive PCI Express x16 adapter connector Memory modules (4) -
Page 15: Locating Parts On The System Board
Locating parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. Figure 4 shows the locations of parts on the system board. Figure 4. - Page 16 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 17: Chapter 3. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware
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. 4. Remove any locking devices such as a padlock that secure the cover. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. -
Page 18: Sliding The Cover
5. Press the cover-release button on the top of the computer cover, slide the cover to the rear, and remove it. If your computer has screws to secure the computer cover, remove the screws, and then remove the cover. Figure 5. Sliding the cover Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide... -
Page 19: Accessing System Board Components And Drives
Accessing system board components and drives You might need to remove the drive bay assembly to access system board components such as memory, the battery, and CMOS. To access system board components and the drives: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9. 2. - Page 20 4. Using the blue handle 1 , lift and slide the drive bay assembly forward until the locating studs in the drive bay assembly are aligned with the slots on the sides of the chassis. Pull upward on the handle to remove the drive bay assembly completely from the chassis.
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Page 21: Installing Internal Options
Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 3 before opening the computer cover. Installing memory Your computer has two connectors for installing double date rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 8.0 GB of system memory. - Page 22 6. Position the memory module over the memory connector. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. Figure 10.
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Page 23: Installing Pci Adapters
Installing PCI adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing PCI adapters. Your computer has four expansion connectors. There are two connectors for PCI adapters, one PCI Express x1 adapter connector, and one for a PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector. - Page 24 5. Close the adapter latch to secure the adapter. Figure 12. Securing the adapter What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,”...
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Page 25: Installing Internal Drives
Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. -
Page 26: Drive Bays
The following illustration shows the locations of the drive bays. Figure 13. Drive bays The following list describes the types and size of drives you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) Optical drives, such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) -
Page 27: Retaining Bracket
Installing a drive in bay 1 To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 1, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9. 2. Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 11. -
Page 28: Connecting A Parallel Ata Hard Disk Drive
Connecting drives The steps to connect a drive are different depending on the type of drive you are connecting. Use one of the following procedures for your drive connection. Connecting an optical drive or a parallel ATA hard disk drive: 1. -
Page 29: Retaining Bracket
Installing a diskette drive in bay 3 To install a diskette drive in bay 3, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9. 2. Access the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 11. -
Page 30: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lasts forever. -
Page 31: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. -
Page 32: Aligning The Pins With The Holes In The Hard
5. Install the new drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket, and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. Figure 23. -
Page 33: Replacing The Diskette Drive
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9. -
Page 34: Replacing An Optical Drive
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9. -
Page 35: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly. -
Page 36: Replacing The Screws To The Heat Sink And Fan
6. Position the new heat sink on the plastic retention bracket so that the four screws are aligned with the posts on the system board. Tighten the four screws 1 to the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. Figure 31. -
Page 37: Replacing The System Fan Assembly
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan assembly. -
Page 38: Replacing A Memory Module
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module. Note: Your computer has support for four memory modules. -
Page 39: Replacing A Pci Adapter
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a PCI adapter. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9. -
Page 40: Replacing A Keyboard
Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard. 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices. -
Page 41: Mouse Connectors
Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 in the front or rear of your computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 5 or “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer”... - Page 42 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 43: Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement
8. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 5. 9. To update the configuration, see “Using the Setup Utility” in the User Guide that was included with your computer. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. -
Page 44: Obtaining Device Drivers
Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support/ on the World Wide Web. -
Page 45: Chapter 5. Security Features
Make sure that any security cables you install do not interfere with other computer cables. © Lenovo 2006, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. -
Page 46: Integrated Cable Lock
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many laptop computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ and search on Kensington. -
Page 47: Padlock
Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 41. Padlock loop Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. - Page 48 3. Locate the Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 7. 4. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). 5.
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Page 49: Appendix. Notices
Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk. -
Page 50: Television Output Notice
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo logo... - Page 52 Part Number: 43C6587 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C6587...