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Lenovo THINKCENTRE 9120 Replacement Manual

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ThinkCentre
Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
Machine Types 9120, 9127, 9129, 9134, 9136, 9139, 9141, 9143, 9156,
9158, 9171, 9191

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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Machine Types 9120, 9127, 9129, 9134, 9136, 9139, 9141, 9143, 9156, 9158, 9171, 9191...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 4 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software–Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Index ....51 Replacing the power supply assembly . 24 Replacing the heat sink . . 25 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 7: Figures

    Installing the battery . 23 Installing the integrated cable lock . . 45 Removing the power supply screws . . 24 Installing a padlock . . 46 Removing the heat sink . 25 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    If you no longer have a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain one online from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Overview

    Troubleshooting information v Parts information v 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 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 12: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    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. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts.

  • Page 13: Locations

    Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer.

  • Page 14: 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 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. Figure 2.
  • Page 15 Connector Description Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector. Standard keyboard Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector connector. Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.

  • Page 16: Locating Components

    Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the cover” on page 11. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations Microprocessor fan and heat PCI adapter connector sink Memory modules PCI Express x1 adapter connector PCI Express x16 graphics Rear fan assembly...

  • Page 17: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. Figure 4. Component locations Microprocessor fan connector Front USB connectors (2) Microprocessor and heat sink Battery Memory connector 1 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper Memory connector 2 Serial (COM) connector Memory connector 3 PCI adapter connectors (2)
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware

    5 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6. 4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer cover. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 20: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel

    5. If there are thumbscrews securing the cover, remove them. 6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover, slide the cover to the rear, and then remove the cover. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Removing and replacing the front bezel This section provides instructions on how to remove and replace the front bezel.

  • Page 21: Removing The Front Bezel

    2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Carefully set the bezel to the side without disconnecting the power switch and LED assembly cable. Figure 6. Removing the front bezel 3.

  • Page 22: Installing Internal Options

    Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before removing the computer cover. Installing memory Your computer has four connectors for installing dual inline memory modules (DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 8.0 GB of system memory. When installing memory modules, the following rules apply: v Use 1.8 V, 240-pin double data rate 2 synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR2 SDRAM).

  • Page 23: Installing Pci Adapters

    4. 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 8. Installing the memory module What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

  • Page 24: Opening The Adapter Latch

    2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter latch 2 and remove the slot cover. Figure 9. Opening the adapter latch 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board. Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 25 5. Pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapters. Figure 10. Closing the adapter latch 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,”...

  • Page 26: Installing Internal Drives

    Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing 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 27: Drive Bay Locations

    Figure 11 shows the location of the drive bays. Figure 11. Drive bay locations The following list describes the types and size of drives that you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v Optical drive such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) v 5.25-inch hard disk drive...

  • Page 28: Locating The Spare Retainer Bracket

    2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Carefully set the bezel to the side without disconnecting the power switch and LED assembly cable. Note: Notice the spare retainer bracket 1 attached to the side of the upper drive cage.

  • Page 29: Connecting Drives

    7. For a 5.25-inch drive, install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive. Figure 13. Installing a retainer bracket 8. For a 3.5-inch drive, you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.

  • Page 30: Connecting A Parallel Ata Drive

    3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the IDE connector on the system board. 4. Locate the extra four-wire power connector and connect it to the drive. Figure 15. Connecting a parallel ATA drive Connecting a serial ATA drive A serial optical or additional hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA IDE connector.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    6. Install the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 7. Reconnect all the power supply cables to the drives and the system board.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Heat Sink

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink.

  • Page 34: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery discs.

  • Page 35: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    3. Press the blue release tab 1 down, slide the hard drive cage 2 back, and pivot it outward. Figure 22. Removing the hard disk drive 4. Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outward.

  • Page 36: Installing The Hard Disk Drive Into Bracket

    7. To install the new hard disk 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. See Figure 23. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive.

  • Page 37: Replacing An Optical Drive

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace an optical drive.

  • Page 38: Removing The Optical Drive

    Note: If needed, there is a spare retainer bracket 1 attached to the side of the upper drive cage. Figure 25. Removing the optical drive 4. Remove the retainer bracket from the drive being replaced and install it on the new drive.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Diskette Drive

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive.

  • Page 40: Replacing A Memory Module

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module.

  • Page 41: Replacing A Pci Adapter

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a PCI adapter.
  • Page 42 2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter latch 2 and remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter connector. Figure 31. Removing the PCI adapter Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 43 3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. Figure 32. Install a new PCI adapter 4. Ensure the adapter is fully seated into the adapter connector. 5. At the rear of the computer, pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapter.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Front Fan Assembly

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly.

  • Page 45: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly.

  • Page 46: Removing The Rear Fan Assembly

    3. Pull the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. Figure 33. Removing the rear fan assembly 4. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the rear fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.

  • Page 47: Replacing The Keyboard

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard.

  • Page 48: Keyboard Connectors, Standard And Usb

    3. Locate the keyboard connector. See Figure 35. Note: Your keyboard might be connected to a standard keyboard connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your keyboard is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer”...

  • Page 49: Replacing The Mouse

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a mouse.
  • Page 50 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 51: Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement

    5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6. 6. To update your configuration, see ″Using the Setup Utility″ in your User Guide. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 52: 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 53: Chapter 5. Security Features

    See Figure 38. 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 54: Padlock

    Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 39. Installing a padlock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password.
  • Page 55 3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). 4. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 43. 5.
  • Page 56 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 57: 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 58: 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 ThinkCentre ThinkVantage...

  • Page 59: Index

    18 output notice, television 50 overview 3 front bezel removing 12 front connectors 5 front fan assembly, replacing 36 padlock loop 46 parallel connector 7 parts replacement, completing 43 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 60 password erasing 46 lost or forgotten 46 password protection 46 PCI adapter 15 PCI adapter, replacing 33 power supply, replacing 24 protection, password 46 rear connectors 6 rear fan assembly, replacing 37 removing the cover 11 replacing battery 23 diskette drive 31 front bezel 12 front fan 36 hard drive 26...
  • Page 62 Part Number: 43C4834 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C4834...

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