® the front cover. This manual is intended only for trained Service Providers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Note: Be sure to read and understand the Chapter 2 “Safety information” on page 3 before using the information in this manual.
Page 10
Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from an electric shock.
Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on the computer. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer.
5. Check for any obvious alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7.
Page 13
• French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
Page 14
CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
Page 16
≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 17
PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
Page 18
CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 45C1566 ou um tipo de bateria equivalente recomendado pelo Se o seu sistema possui um módulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas por um módulo do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante. A bateria contém lítio e pode explodir se não for utilizada, manuseada ou descartada de maneira correta.
Page 19
CUIDADO: O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar/desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação.
Page 23
DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l'alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : • Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage.
Page 24
ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 45C1566), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d'un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
Page 25
≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L'interrupteur de contrôle d'alimentation de l'unité et l'interrupteur dubloc d'alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl'unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd'alimentation.
Page 26
VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: • Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. • Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen.
Page 27
ACHTUNG: Bei der Installation von Lasergeräten (wie CD-ROM-Laufwerken, DVD- aufwerken, Einheiten mit Lichtwellenleitertechnik oder Sendern) Folgendes beachten: • Die Abdeckungen nicht entfernen. Durch Entfernen der Abdeckungen des Lasergeräts können gefährliche Laserstrahlungen freigesetzt werden. Das Gerät enthält keine zu wartenden Teile. •...
Page 30
PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. •...
Page 31
ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 45C1566 o un tipo di batteria equivalente consigliato dal produttore. Se sul sistema è presente un modulo che contiene una batteria al litio, sostituirlo solo con un tipo di modulo dello stesso tipo della stessa casa di produzione. La batteria contiene litio e può...
Page 32
≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENZIONE: Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l'apparecchiatura. ATTENZIONE: Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione.
Page 35
PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: • No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. •...
Page 36
PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando haya productos láser (como unidades de CD-ROM, unidades de DVD, dispositivos de fibra óptica o transmisores) instalados, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: • No quite las cubiertas. Si quita las cubiertas del producto láser, podría quedar expuesto a radiación láser peligrosa.
Page 37
PRECAUCIÓN: El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo. Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente.
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program. To access a program, double-click the corresponding icon.
Web page, opening a file, and so on. You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the Lenovo App Shop, from which you can download various applications and computer software. To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way, do any of the following: •...
Non-operating: -50 to 35 000 ft (-15.2 to 10 668 m) Electrical input • Input voltage: – Low range: Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac –...
Page 42
Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Page 44
– Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing? – Is this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version – Type and version level •...
4. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
• Using the cursor movement keys, highlight Run Normal Test or Run Quick Test from the Diagnostics menu and then press Enter. This automatically runs a pre-defined group of tests from each test category. Run Normal Test runs a more extensive set of tests than Run Quick Test does and takes longer to complete.
• Full Erase Hard Drive Quick Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: • Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard disk drive. • Destroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master and backup). •...
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: •...
Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 44. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1.
Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected, do one of the following to select the startup device you want. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to select a temporary startup device.
1. Start the Setup Utility program. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ Automatic Power On, and press Enter. 3. Select Wake Up on Alarm and press Enter. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit.
Page 56
In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 000-000-XXX BIOS Test Passed 000-002-XXX BIOS Timeout 1. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 391. 2. System board 000-024-XXX BIOS Addressing test failure 1.
Page 57
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
Page 58
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Adapter card 001-038-XXX System Extension failure 2. System board 001-039-XXX System DMI data structure error 1. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 391 2. System board 001-040-XXX System IRQ failure 1.
Page 59
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-273-XXX System IRQ6 (diskette drive) failure 1. Diskette Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 001-274-XXX System IRQ7 failure 1. Device on IRQ7 2. System board 001-275-XXX System IRQ8 failure 1. Device on IRQ8 2. System board 001-276-XXX System IRQ9 failure 1.
Page 60
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Video Ram 005-016-XXX Video Simple Pattern test failure 2. Video card, if installed 3. System board 005-024-XXX Video Addressing test failure 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 005-025-XXX Video Checksum Value error 1. Video card, if installed 2.
Page 61
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 006-000-XXX Diskette interface Test Passed No action 006-0XX-XXX Diskette interface error 1. Diskette drive Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 006-195-XXX Diskette interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 006-196-XXX Diskette interface test halt, error threshold 1.
Page 62
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 011-196-XXX Serial port test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 011-197-XXX Serial port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled.
Page 63
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-197-XXX Parallel port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
Page 64
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-196-XXX USB port test halt, error threshold exceeded 1. Press F3 to review the log file 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 015-197-XXX USB port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled.
Page 65
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed No action 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded...
Page 66
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. IDE signal cable 025-02X-XXX 025-03X-XXX 025-04X-XXX IDE Interface failure 2. Check power supply 3. Reseat IDE signal cable 4. IDE device 5. System board 025-195-XXX IDE interface Test aborted by user Information onlyRe-start the test, if necessary 025-196-XXX IDE interface test halt, error threshold 1.
Page 67
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 030-197-XXX SCSI interface test warning 1. If a component is called out, make sure it is connected and/or enabled.
Page 68
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 071-00X-XXX 071-01X-XXX 071-02X-XXXAudio port 1. Run Setup error 2. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 391 3. System board 071-03X-XXX Audio port failure 1. Speakers 2. Microphone 3. Audio card, if installed 4.
Page 69
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 080-197-XXX Game Port interface test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
Page 70
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 086-199-XXX Mouse Port interface test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 71 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 391 3. Replace component under function test 089-000-XXX Microprocessor Test Passed No action 089-XXX-XXX Microprocessor failure...
Page 71
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 71 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 391 3. Replace component under function test 1.
Page 72
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Replace the memory module called out by the test 201-XXX-XXX System Memory error 2. System board No action 202-000-XXX System Cache Test Passed 202-XXX-XXX System Cache error 1. Cache, if removable 2. System board 3. Microprocessor 206-000-XXX Diskette Drive Test Passed No action 206-XXX-XXX Diskette Drive error...
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 305-000-XXX Monitor DDC Test Passed 305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 1. Run Setup to enable DDC 2. Cable 3. Monitor 4. Video card 5. System board 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed No action 415-XXX-XXX Modem error Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST.
Page 74
POST Error code POST Error message Description/Action This error message is displayed when the machine 00CE Machine Type or Serial Number is INVALID type or the serial number is invalid. 0211 Keyboard not found This error message is displayed when there is no keyboard detected.
POST Error code POST Error message Description/Action 0189 System Security - Can not read the This error message indicates that the Security Security EEPROM EEPROM may be broken or removed. Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program.
Page 76
Message/Symptom FRU/Action Flashing cursor with an otherwise blank display. 1. System Board 2. Primary Hard Disk Drive 3. Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Run the Memory tests 2. Memory Module 3. System Board "Insert a Diskette" icon appears with a known-good 1.
Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel port device failure (adapter port) 1. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board 1. Keyboard Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 2. Keyboard Cable 3.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 74 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Hard disk drive activity indicator USB connector (USB port 1) Power indicator...
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 75 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
Connector Description DVI monitor connector Used to attach a DVI monitor or other devices that use a DVI monitor connector. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Locating components Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 77 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 80. Figure 3. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly Hard disk drive Microprocessor PCI card (installed in some models)
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 78 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 4-pin power connector SATA connectors (4) Microprocessor Front USB connector 2 (for connecting additional USB devices) Microprocessor fan connector Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor)
Locating 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 enable your computer to read other types of media. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. When installing or replacing an internal drive, it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect the cables to the drive installed.
ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.
Page 88
3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 7. Removing the front bezel ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has two PCI Express x1 card slots and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot.
Page 90
3. At the rear of the computer, remove the screw that secures the PCI card latch. Figure 9. Removing the screw that secures the PCI card latch 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: •...
Page 91
Figure 10. Removing the PCI card Notes: a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot. b. If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the card retaining latch as shown to disengage the latch.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides 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).
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
Page 94
5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 83. 6.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive.
Page 96
4. Remove the three screws that secure the optical drive. Then, slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 17. Removing the optical drive 5. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front and align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
Page 98
6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the...
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
8. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 9. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
Page 101
CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. To replace the microprocessor, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
Page 102
Figure 23. Removing the microprocessor Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
Page 104
5. Carefully take note of the locations of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all the cables. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 78. 6. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the failing system board. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly”...
Page 105
To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following: 1. Release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and open the retainer to access the microprocessor. 2. Grasp the microprocessor on the sides and lift it straight up and out of the socket. Do not touch the contacts on the microprocessor socket.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly.
Page 108
To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 80. 3. Locate the rear fan assembly. See “Locating components” on page 77. 4.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.
6. Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly bracket to the chassis to remove the bracket from the chassis. Figure 33. Removing the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly to the chassis 7. Remove the two screws that secure the front audio and USB assembly to its bracket and remove the failing front audio and USB assembly from the bracket.
Page 111
9. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Information about this will come with the new FRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new FRUs.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 35 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 108 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 35. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Optical drive eject/close button USB connector (USB port 2) Power switch...
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 36 “Rear connector locations” on page 109 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
Locating components Figure 37 “Component locations” on page 110 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 113. Figure 37. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly Front bezel Power supply assembly Front fan (system fan) assembly...
Locating 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 enable your computer to read other types of media. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: •...
ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to access the system board components and drives.
Page 122
To access the system board components and drives, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has two PCI Express x1 card slot and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot.
Page 125
3. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: • If you are replacing an old PCI card, remove the screw that secures the old PCI card and release the old PCI card from the PCI card slot. Figure 48.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
Page 128
4. Note the location of the four screws that secure the hard disk drive. Then, pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Figure 52. Pivoting the drive bay assembly 5. Hold the hard disk drive and remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive. Then, remove the hard disk drive from the drive bay assembly.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
Page 130
To replace the optical drive, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 113. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 114. 4.
Page 131
7. Press the drive bay assembly clip inward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward as shown. Figure 57. Lowering the drive bay assembly 8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 58. Removing the optical drive Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3132, 3134, 3140, 3143, 3147, 3154, 3157, 3167, 3171, 3176, 5033, 5039, and 7339.)
Page 132
9. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer. Figure 59. Installing a new optical drive 10. Hold the new optical drive and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
Page 134
4. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 78. 5. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
Page 136
CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
Page 137
6. At the rear of the computer, remove the three screws that secure the power supply assembly. Press the power supply clip downward to release the power supply assembly and then slide the power supply assembly to the front of the computer. Lift the power supply assembly out of the computer. Figure 66.
Page 138
Then, install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 67. Installing the power supply assembly 9.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
Page 140
Note: Do not let the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink and fan assembly get in contact with anything. 5. Lift the small handle and open the retainer to access the microprocessor Figure 69. Accessing the microprocessor 6.
Page 141
b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when installing the new microprocessor on the system board. c.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
Page 143
8. Remove the six screws that secure the system board. Figure 72. Removing the six screws that secure the system board 9. Lift the system board out of the chassis. 10. Remove the microprocessor from the failing system board and install it on the new system board. See “Replacing the microprocessor”...
Page 144
2. Grasp the microprocessor on the sides and lift it straight up and out of the socket. Do not touch the contacts on the microprocessor socket. 3. Note the orientation of the socket cover. Align the notches of the microprocessor socket cover with the alignment keys of the microprocessor socket.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan assembly.
9. Install the new system fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts that came with the new system fan assembly with the corresponding holes in the chassis, and then push the rubber mounts through the holes. Then, carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts from the bottom until the new system fan assembly is secured in place.
Page 148
8. To update your configuration, see Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Information about this will come with the new FRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new FRUs.
Item # FRUs FRU # • MT 5033: all model • MT 7339: all model Mechanical FRUs The FRUs listed in the following tables are not illustrated. FRU # FRUs Battery, battery 3V-Lithium • MT 3132: CTO A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6M A7M A8M A9J B1J B2G B3G B4G B5M B6M B7M B8J B9J C1M B7S B7Y B7M C2M C3G C4M C5M C6M C7M C8S C8D •...
Page 165
FRUs FRU # Internal speaker 400mm 40*28.5 • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 54Y8252 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model • MT 3167: all model •...
Page 166
FRUs FRU # Temp sense cable 400mm _6pin (with holder) • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 54Y9922 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model •...
Page 167
FRUs FRU # FRU front I/O cable_R (11L_A495_U390) • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 54Y9910 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model • MT 3167: all model •...
Page 168
FRUs FRU # FRU cabel -SATA 600mm (RoHS) for ODD • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 54Y9945 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model •...
Page 169
FRUs FRU # FRU, vertical stand, 11L • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 45K6566 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model • MT 3167: all model •...
Page 170
FRUs FRU # FRU, air deflectorc-Japan • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 45K6570 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model • MT 3167: all model •...
Page 171
FRUs FRU # FRU, side cover • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 45K6561 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model • MT 3167: all model •...
Page 172
FRUs FRU # FRU, 11L_NO SD_cover • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 45K6563 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model • MT 3167: all model •...
Page 173
FRUs FRU # ShinEtsu 7783D;1g syringe • MT 3132: all model • MT 3134: all model • MT 3140: all model • MT 3143: all model 91P8835 • MT 3154: all model • MT 3157: all model • MT 3167: all model •...
Windows 7 Home Premium X32 SP1 FRU # • MT 5033: CTO • MT 7339: CTO Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Recovery CD Windows 7 Home Premium X64 SP1 FRU # India English • MT 3132: CTO • MT 3134: CTO •...
Windows Vista Business 32 SP2 Recovery CD FRU # • MT 3167: CTO • MT 3176: CTO Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD Note: The Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs are available only for models with a valid Microsoft Windows XP Professional certificate of authenticity (COA) affixed to the system. Due to a Microsoft licensing limitation, if a model came with Windows XP Professional preinstalled from the factory, but has either a Windows 7 or Windows Vista COA affixed to the system, that model is eligible only for recovery DVDs that match the operating system specified on the COA.
Page 281
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD FRU # French • MT 3132: CTO • MT 3134: CTO • MT 3140: CTO 03T1011 • MT 3143: CTO • MT 3154: CTO • MT 3157: CTO • MT 3167: CTO • MT 3176: CTO German •...
Page 282
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD FRU # Japanese • MT 3132: CTO • MT 3134: CTO • MT 3140: CTO 03T1015 • MT 3143: CTO • MT 3154: CTO • MT 3157: CTO • MT 3167: CTO • MT 3176: CTO Norwegian •...
Page 301
FRUs FRU # Speaker cable_R_9*5_400mm • MT 3129: all models • MT 3133: all models • MT 3136: all models • MT 3141: all models 43N9091 • MT 3150: all models • MT 3156: all models • MT 3166: all models •...
Page 302
FRUs FRU # Thermal sense cable (6pin 300mm) • MT 3129: all models • MT 3133: all models • MT 3136: all models • MT 3141: all models 54Y9919 • MT 3150: all models • MT 3156: all models • MT 3166: all models •...
Page 303
FRUs FRU # Rear USB 2 ports II HP • MT 3129: all models • MT 3133: all models • MT 3136: all models • MT 3141: all models 42Y8005 • MT 3150: all models • MT 3156: all models •...
Page 304
FRUs FRU # Front system fan (for NVS300 graphics card) • MT 3129: all models • MT 3133: all models • MT 3136: all models • MT 3141: all models 03T9649 • MT 3150: all models • MT 3156: all models •...
Page 305
FRUs FRU # FRU, C2 intrusion switch and bracket assembly • MT 3129: all models • MT 3133: all models • MT 3136: all models • MT 3141: all models 03T9504 • MT 3150: all models • MT 3156: all models •...
Page 359
Power Cords --secondary FRU # Line Cord - Singapore - Malaysia -Brunei Hong Kong UK Ireland Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Botswana, Brunei Darussalam, Channel Islands, Cyprus, Dominica, Gambia, Ghana, Grenada, Guyana, Iraq, Jordan, Kenya, Kuwait, Liberia, Malawi, Malaysia, Malta, Myanmar (Burma), Nigeria, Oman, Qatar, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saudi Arab, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, Trinidad &...
“Using passwords” on page 43. Operating system password Note: This section applies only to computer models that have an operating system preinstalled from Lenovo. An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery...
Page 404
Power-On Password locations setting, changing, deleting memory module passwords system board components and drives erasing accessing lost or forgotten system fan assembly, replacing passwords, using PC-Doctor for DOS PCI card 83, 118 installing, replacing 83, 118 temporary startup device slots the BIOS, updating (flashing) 391–392 PCI card latch...
Page 406
Part Number: 0B02865 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 0B02865 *0B02865*...