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It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3. The Symptom-to-FRU Index and Additional Service Information chapters are not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all ThinkCentre computers.
Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule. Products sold in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.
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CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server/workstation covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
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.
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: v English v Arabic v Brazilian/Portuguese v Chinese (simplified) v Chinese (traditional) v French v German v Hebrew v Italian v Korean v Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous.
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CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
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CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: v Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas.
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CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 33F8354 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.
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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.
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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 : v Ne manipulez aucun câble et n’effectuez aucune opération d’installation, d’entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d’un orage. v Branchez tous les cordons d’alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement câblé...
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ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 33F8354), 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.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) 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. Pour mettre l’unité...
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VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. v Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß...
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CAUTION: Eine verbrauchte Lithiumbatterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der Teilenummer 33F8354 oder eine gleichwertige, vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Enthält das System ein Modul mit einer Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden.
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l’installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. v Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
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ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 33F8354 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.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg 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. Per disattivare l’alimentazione dall’unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione.
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PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: v No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica.
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PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando sustituya una batería de litio, utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 33F8354 u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante. Si su sistema dispone de un módulo que contiene una batería de litio, reemplácelo sólo con el mismo tipo de módulo, del mismo fabricante. La batería contiene litio y puede explotar si no se utiliza, manipula o desecha correctamente.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg PRECAUCIÓN: Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo. 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.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Machine types 8290, 8291, 8292, 9214, 9215, and 9216 Dimensions Heat output (approximate) in British thermal units (Btu) per hour: Width: 180 mm (7.09 in.) Minimum configuration: 256 Btu/hr (75 watts) Height: 374 mm (14.72 in.) Maximum configuration: 854 Btu/hr (250 watts) Depth: 458 mm (18.03 in.)
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User Guide was produced. To obtain a copy of to 140°F) the latest User Guide with the acoustical values, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/. Operating at 3000 ft - 7000 ft (2134 m): 10° to 32°C (50° to 89.6°F) Non-operating: 10° to 43°C (50° to 110°F)
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– What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – 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? v Diagnostics version –...
The latest version of the diagnostics program is available from http://www.lenovo.com/think/support on the World Wide Web. Type your machine type into the Use Quick path field and click Go to find the downloadable files that are specific to the computer. See “Diagnostics program download” on page 46.
CD-ROM image (.iso file) of the diagnostics. To download the latest diagnostics program from the WWW, do the following: v Go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. v Type the machine type in the “Use Quick Path” field and click Go. v Click Downloads and drivers and scroll down to locate the Enhanced diagnostics.
Test selection To select one or more tests, use the following procedure. 1. Open the corresponding test category. 2. Using the cursor movement keys, highlight the desired test. 3. Press the space bar. A selected test is marked by >>. Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the >>.
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available for test, what tests are available for the device, device properties, and so on. To change testing parameters, you modify the FDAT.INI file in PC Doctor for DOS. FDAT consists of the following subtests and features. Fixed-Disk Tests: v Seek Tests: - checks the physical operation of the drive head. –...
channel buffer must be kept high in order to maintain a speed advantage over other data transfer modes. In order to use the UDMA channel during testing, users must disable the multitasking feature. Destructive versus non-destructive testing: Most of the tests found in FDAT are non-destructive. This means that PC-Doctor program will preserve any data that is present on the tested media prior to beginning any destructive operations (such as write operations).
The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase. v Provides a DOS utility that writes random data to all sectors of the hard drive. v Provides an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of completion status.
Note: A password can be any combination of up to eight characters (A- Z, a-z, and 0-9). 1. Start the CMOS Setup Utility program (see “Starting the CMOS Setup Utility program” on page 51). 2. From the CMOS Setup Utility program menu, select Set User Password and press Enter.
1. From the CMOS Setup Utility program menu, select Set Administrator Password and press Enter. A message will display that indicates the password has been disabled. 2. Press any key to continue. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a startup device.
Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running diagnostics tests” on page 46 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-000-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file BIOS test halt, error threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 000-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called BIOS test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-032-XXX System board System Device Controller failure 001-034-XXX 1. Reboot the system System Device Buffer Allocation failure 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update procedures” on page 184 3. Run memory test 4. System board 001-035-XXX System board System Device Reset condition detected 001-036-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-254-XXX System board 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX 001-257-XXX System DMA error 001-260-XXX System board 001-264-XXX System IRQ error 001-268-XXX 1. Device on IRQ1 System IRQ1 failure 2. System board 001-269-XXX 1. Device on IRQ2 System IRQ2 failure 2. System board 001-270-XXX 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-286-XXX System board 001-287-XXX 001-288-XXX System Timer failure 001-292-XXX 1. Run Setup and re-test System CMOS 2. System board RAM error 001-293-XXX 1. CMOS Battery System CMOS Battery 2. System board 001-298-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Flash update System RTC date/time update failure procedures”...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-036-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video Register error 2. System board 005-038-XXX 1. Video card, if installed System BIOS extension failure 2. System board 005-040-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video IRQ failure 2. System board 005-195-XXX Information only Video Test aborted by user...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 006-197-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure Diskette interface test warning it is connected and/or enabled 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4. Replace the component under test 006-198-XXX 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 011-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Serial port test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,” on page 51 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Parallel port test halt, error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 014-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Parallel port test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-036-XXX System board USB port Register error 015-040-XXX 1. Run setup and check for conflicts USB port IRQ failure 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update procedures” on page 184 3. System board 015-195-XXX Information only USB port Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary 015-196-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called PCI Card test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,” on page 51 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 020-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure PCI test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,” on page 51 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 025-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure IDE interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,” on page 51 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure SCSI interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,” on page 51 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 071-00X-XXX 1. Run Setup 071-01X-XXX 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update 071-02X-XXX procedures” on page 184 Audio port error 3. System board 071-03X-XXX 1. Speakers Audio port failure 2. Microphone 3. Audio card, if installed 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 080-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Game Port interface test halt, error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 080-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Game Port interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 086-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Mouse Port interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,” on page 51 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-0XX-XXX 1. Flash system Voltage Sensor(s) failure 2. System board 170-195-XXX Information only Voltage Sensor(s) Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary 170-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Voltage Sensor(s) test halt, error threshold 2.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 175-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Thermal Sensor(s) test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,” on page 51 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 215-000-XXX No action CD-ROM Drive Test Passed 215-XXX-XXX 1. CD-ROM Drive Cable CD-ROM Drive error 2. Check power supply voltages 3. CD-ROM drive 4. System board 217-000-XXX No action Hard Disk Drive Test Passed 217-25X-XXX 1. Hard Disk Drive Cable 217-26X-XXX 2.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 415-000-XXX No action Modem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Remove the Modem and re-test the system Modem error Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index...
Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following table describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 2 short beeps Perform the following actions in order. CMOS setting error 1.
POST error codes Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations. v Checks some basic system-board operations v Checks the memory operation v Starts the video operation...
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POST Error Message Description/Action Press TAB to show POST screen Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot Replace and press any key when ready device.
Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom FRU/Action Changing display colors Display/Monitor Computer will not power-off. See “Power 1. Power Switch Supply Problems” on page 55. 2. System Board 3. Riser card Computer will not RPL from server 1. Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2.
Message/Symptom FRU/Action Non-system disk or disk error-type message 1. Diskette Drive with a known-good diagnostic diskette. 2. System Board 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above 1. Display (including blank or illegible display) 2. System Board Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use 1.
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c. Memory modules d. Extended video memory e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board.
Rear connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1 Power connector 9 Ethernet connector 2 Voltage selection switch 10 USB connectors 3 Mouse connector 11 Microphone connector 4 Keyboard connector 12 Audio line out connector 5 Serial connector 13 Audio line in connector 6 Parallel connector...
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4. Remove the two thumb screws at the rear of the left-side cover and slide the cover to the rear to remove. 5. If necessary, remove the right-side cover in the same manner. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Types 8290, 8291, 8292, 9214, 9215, and 9216...
Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Heat sink and fan 6 Front panel card 2 Microprocessor 7 Hard disk drive 3 Memory modules 8 System board 4 Optical drive 9 System fan 5 Diskette drive 10 Power supply Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Identifying parts on the system board (Types 8290, 8291, and 8292 1 Microprocessor 10 CMOS battery 2 Fan connector 11 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 3 Memory connector 1 12 SATA connectors (4) 4 Memory connector 2 13 Power switch/LED connector 5 Memory connector 3 14 Front USB connector 6 Memory connector 4 15 Front Audio connector...
Identifying parts on the system board (Types 9214, 9215, and 9216 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 10 Front panel connector 2 Microprocessor fan connector 11 Power switch/LED connector 3 Memory connector 1 12 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 4 Memory connector 2 13 Front USB connector 5 Power connector 14 CMOS battery...
4. There are three plastic tabs on each side of the bezel. While applying pressure on the top of the bezel, release each tab starting with the tabs at the top. Note: The power switch/LED assembly cable is connected inside the bezel. Be careful to not damage the cable and connectors when removing the bezel from the chassis.
4. Make sure the notch 1 on the new memory module is aligned correctly with the connector key 2 on the socket. Insert the memory module straight down into the connector until it snaps into position and the retaining clips are closed. 5.
6. Install the screw to secure the new adapter. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 109. Replacing the CMOS battery If the CMOS battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer.
7. Replace any adapters that were removed to gain access to the battery. See “Replacing a PCI adapter” on page 92 for instructions for replacing adapters. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.
5. Lift the power supply out of the chassis. 6. Install the new power supply and insert the four screws that hold the power supply in place. 7. Reconnect all power supply cables to the system board and the drives. See “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 8290, 8291, and 8292”...
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8. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 8290, 8291, and 8292” on page 89 or “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 9214, 9215, and 9216” on page 90.
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11. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Types 8290, 8291, 8292, 9214, 9215, and 9216...
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12. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: Since you are not installing a new microprocessor, the protective cover 3 is not used.
16. Lower the microprocessor retainer. 17. Lock the retainer with the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 18. The new retention bracket has plastic one-way rings on the posts that insert into the rear of the new system board. Install the new retention bracket by aligning the posts on the module with the holes in the system board and pushing the posts through the holes until the retention bracket is secure.
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4. Remove the four screws securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. Notice that there is a retention bracket on the back side of the system board. 5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the failing system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Types 8290, 8291, 8292, 9214, 9215, and 9216...
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Attention: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.
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10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. 11. Using the vacuum pen, lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: Install the black protective cover that was removed from the new microprocessor onto the defective microprocessor after the installation is complete.
Replacing the primary hard disk drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the drive on each side. 4.
Replacing an optical drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the power cable and signal cable from the optical drive. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the drive on each side. 4.
Replacing the diskette drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. Note: You will probably have to disconnect cables that are connected to the system board and other drives to allow the diskette drive to be removed from inside the chassis.
Replacing the power switch/ LED assembly 1. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page 2. Disconnect the power switch/LED assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 8290, 8291, and 8292” on page 89 or “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 9214, 9215, and 9216”...
Replacing the front panel card 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 86. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page 90. 3. Disconnect the front USB cable and the front audio cable from the system board.
Completing the FRU replacement. After replacing FRUs, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the FRU that is replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the CMOS Setup Utility program.
Rear connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. Standard mouse connector Audio line out connector Parallel connector Microphone connector Ethernet connector USB connectors Audio line in connector USB connectors Power cord connector VGA monitor connector Voltage selection switch Serial connector...
5. Remove the two screws at the rear of the computer cover and slide the cover to the rear. Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Fan plenum, fan, and heat sink 6 Diskette drive 2 Microprocessor 7 Front panel card...
Identifying parts on the system board (Types 8293, 8294, and 8295 1 Microprocessor 10 CMOS Battery 2 Fan connector 11 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 3 Memory connector 1 12 SATA connectors (4) 4 Memory connector 2 13 Power switch/LED connector 5 Memory connector 3 14 Front USB connector 6 Memory connector 4 15 Front Audio connector...
Identifying parts on the system board (Types 9217, 9218, and 9219 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 10 Front panel connector 2 Microprocessor fan connector 11 Power switch/LED connector 3 Memory connector 1 12 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 4 Memory connector 2 13 Front USB connector 5 Power connector 14 CMOS Battery...
Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly You will need to remove the drive bay assembly to access some FRUs. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 86. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three tabs and pivoting the top of the bezel outward.
4. Slide the drive bay assembly forward until it stops. Disconnect the power supply and signal cables from the drives. Pivot the rear of the drive bay assembly upward to remove it completely from the computer. Note: To allow easier access to the cables, lift the fan plenum off the heat sink. See “Locations”...
5. Make sure the notch 1 on the new memory module is aligned correctly with the connector key 2 on the socket. Insert the memory module straight down into the connector until it snaps into position and the retaining clips are closed. 6.
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5. Install the new adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board. 6. Reinstall the adapter retainer and screw that secures the retainer. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement.” on page 135. Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Types 8293, 8294, 8295, 9217, 9218, and 9219...
Replacing the CMOS battery If the CMOS battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer. Important Refer to “Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 7 for information about replacing and disposing of the battery.
Replacing the power supply Attention 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 servicable parts inside these components.
9. Install the new power supply and install the three screws that secure the power supply at the rear of the chassis and install the screw that secures the power supply at the front. 10. Position the system board so that the screws holes are aligned and install the system board screws.
11. Remove the four screws securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. 12. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Types 8293, 8294, 8295, 9217, 9218, and 9219...
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13. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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14. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: Since you are not installing a new microprocessor, the protective cover 3 is not used.
17. Lower the microprocessor retainer. 18. Lock the retainer with the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 19. The new retention bracket has an adhesive surface to attach it to the new system board. The adhesive surface is protected by a peel-off film. To install the new retention bracket, peel off the film, push the posts through the holes in the system board until secure against the board.
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3. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 8293, 8294, and 8295” on page 114 or “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 9217, 9218, and 9219” on page 115.
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6. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the failing system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Attention: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.
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10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches 1 are aligned with the corresponding tabs in the socket. 11. Using the vacuum pen, lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: Install the black protective cover that was removed from the new microprocessor onto the defective microprocessor after the installation is complete.
Replacing the hard disk drive 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 86. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 116. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive bracket. 4.
Replacing an optical drive 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 86. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 116. 3. Remove the screws that secure the drive in the drive bay assembly. 4.
Replacing the diskette drive 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 86. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 116. 3. Remove the screws at the bottom of the diskette drive that secure the drive to the drive bay assembly.
Replacing the power switch/ LED assembly 1. Remove cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 86. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 116. 3. Remove the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 131. 4.
Replacing the front panel card 1. Remove cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 86. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 116. 3. Disconnect the front panel assembly cables from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board (Types 8293, 8294, and 8295”...
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3. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Rear connectors” on page 112. 4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 184. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6, “Using the CMOS Setup Utility,”...
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8292 FRUs FRU# Cover, main access (all models) 41A7131 Cover, right side (all models) 41A7132 Chassis assembly (all models) 41A7133 Bezel, front (all models) 41A7134 Power switch/LED assembly (all models) 41A7135 Shield, system board (all models) 41A7137 Miscellaneous hardware kit (all models) 41A7138 Retention bracket, heat sink (all models) 41A7139...
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8292 Keyboards (Preferred Pro fullsize, Black) FRU# Turkish 179 (models 11G 12G 71G) 89P8336 UK English (models 11G 12G 71G) 89P8337 US Euro (models 11G 12G 71G) 89P8338 Yugoslav/Latin (models 11G 12G 71G) 89P8339 8292 mice FRU# Mouse, Scrollpoint Optical, USB (models 11G 12G 71G) 24P0499 8292 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU#...
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8292 Windows XP Home Recovery CDs FRU# AE (models) SV (models) HE (models) FI (models) NO (models) PL (models) PO (models) RU (models) RE (models) HU (models) CZ (models) TR (models) GK (models) Japanese (models) Simplified Chinese (models) Taiwan-TC (models) Hong Kong-TC (models) Korean (models) Multilingual 1 (models)
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette 1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive. system program updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support on the World Wide Web. 2. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, you must turn it off and back on. The update begins.
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4. Remove the special recovery BIOS flash diskette from the diskette drive. Chapter 11. Additional Service Information...
Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored.
Recovering software using the Rescue and Recovery program The Rescue and Recovery program provides an environment that runs independently of the Windows operating system and is hidden from the Windows operating system. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace is hidden, it is immune from most virus attacks and provides a safe place to perform rescue and recovery operations that might not be possible in the Windows environment.
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 PS/2...
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Part Number: 41D2779 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41D2779...