Opening the system board shielding . . 84 Chapter 3. General information ..37 Closing the system board shielding . . 86 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools . . 37 Replacing the rear I/O shielding . . 87 ThinkVantage Productivity Center .
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Removing the system fan . . 117 Security features . . 157 Installing a system fan . . 117 Hardware controlled Passwords . . 157 Replacing the power supply assembly . . 118 Operating system password . 157 Removing the power supply assembly . .
® familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information in 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.
FRU part numbers. 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 in the EU. Products sold in 2005 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.
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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 computer 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.
Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers with Windows 7 from Lenovo. ThinkVantage Productivity Center...
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 472 mm (18.58 inches) Height: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Depth: 70 mm (2.76 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.2 kg (15.87 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -20°...
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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 –...
2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the diagnostic programs, save and print the log files created by the diagnostic programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
PC-Doctor for DOS You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for DOS if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer have not been successful in isolating a possible problem.
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v 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 does Run Quick Test and takes longer to complete.
Quick and Full erase - hard drive The diagnostics program offers two hard drive format utilities: v Quick Erase Hard Drive v Full Erase Hard Drive The Quick Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: v Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard drive. v Destroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master and backup).
v Be significantly different from your previous passwords Set User Password After you have set a User Password using the Set User Password option, the user is prompted to type a valid User Password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid User Password is typed in.
3. Depending on the device you want to enable or disable, do one of the following: v Select USB Setup to enable or disable a USB device. v Select ATA Drives Setup to enable or disable a SATA device. 4. Select the desired settings and press Enter. 5.
Exiting from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu. You might have to press Esc several times. Then, do one of the following: v If you want to save the new settings, press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program.
Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running tests” on page 42 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 157 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 Setup Utility,” on page 45 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 157 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 Setup Utility,” on page 45 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 Setup Utility,” on page 45 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 Setup Utility,” on page 45 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 Setup Utility,” on page 45 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 157 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 Setup Utility,” on page 45 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 Setup Utility,” on page 45 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 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following tables 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 Memory test fail If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. 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.
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 49. 2. System Board 3. Riser card, if installed 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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3. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapters c. Memory modules d. Extended video memory e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h.
Rear connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. Power cord connector Serial port Ethernet connector Integrated cable lock slot Rear USB connectors (3) Optical drive Hardware Maintenance Manual...
FRU locations The following illustration shows the locations of the FRUs. Heat sink assembly Power supply Microprocessor Rear I/O assembly Memory modules (2) Battery Integrated webcam Internal speaker Microprocessor fan assembly System board Hard disk drive System fan Optical drive Inverter Internal speaker Chapter 8.
Major components of the computer The following illustration shows the major components of the computer. System board shielding Internal speaker Integrated webcam Front bezel Heat sink assembly Internal speaker Microprocessor fan assembly Rear I/O assembly Power supply assembly Rear I/O shielding Hard disk drive Power connector bracket Optical drive...
System board connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the system board connectors. Inverter Rear USB assembly - 40 pin Microprocessor Internal USB assembly Microprocessor fan assembly Debug pin Power supply assembly Power switch assembly Memory modules (2) Internal speakers Power cables for hard disk drive Mini PCI Express and optical drive...
Adjusting the computer stand Your computer comes with a stand that you can use to position the computer. Pull the stand open and adjust the position of the computer at an angle of 10° to 35° as shown in the following illustration. CAUTION: Make sure the angle is at least 10°...
Removing the computer stand This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer stand. To remove the computer stand, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect all cables, power cords, and external options from your computer. See “Rear connectors”...
5. Use a screwdriver to loosen the two captive screws 1 near the bottom of the computer by turning them counterclockwise. You may hear the computer cover rattling when you turn the screwdriver. Note: The two screws are captive; they are part of the computer cover and cannot be removed.
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5. Remove the rear I/O shielding. See “Removing the rear I/O shielding” on page 6. Remove the inverter shielding by removing the screw that secures the inverter shielding to the system board shielding. 7. Disconnect the three inverter cables to gain access to the system board shielding.
Closing the system board shielding To close the system board shielding, do the following: 1. Close the system board shielding by installing the five screws 1 that secure the system board shielding to the main bracket. 2. Reconnect the three cables to the inverter. 3.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear I/O shielding.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
6. Remove the five screws, slide the hard disk drive a little bit forward, and disconnect the cable from the hard disk drive. Then, remove the hard disk drive from the chassis. 7. Remove the retention clip from the hard disk drive by removing the two screws as shown in the following illustration.
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5. Attach the retention clip that you removed from the previous hard disk drive to the side of the new hard disk drive by installing the two screws to the alignment pins. 6. Align the hard disk drive in the drive bay and connect the hard disk drive to the cable connector.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
Installing an optical drive To install an optical drive, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect all cables, power cords, and external options from your computer. See “Rear connectors” on page 78. 3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The memory module might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover.
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5. Locate the memory module on the system board. See “System board connectors” on page 81. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Push down the retaining clip 2 on each end of the memory module slot and lift the memory module 1 out of the slot. Installing a memory module To install a memory module, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor fan assembly.
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5. Open the system board shielding. See “Opening the system board shielding” on page 84. 6. Disconnect the microprocessor fan assembly cables from the system board. See “System board connectors” on page 81. 7. Remove the heat sink assembly to gain access to the microprocessor fan assembly.
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11. Remove the four screws that attach the LCD panel to the main bracket. 12. Lift the main bracket up a little bit so that the LCD panel detaches from the main bracket, and you can gently pull out the microprocessor fan assembly cable connectors through the hole in the main bracket.
Installing a microprocessor fan assembly To install a microprocessor fan assembly, do the following: 1. Reinstall the four screws that attach the new microprocessor fan assembly to the main bracket. 2. Lift the main bracket up so that you can route the microprocessor fan assembly cables through the hole in the main bracket.
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4. Reinstall the four screws that attach the LCD panel to the main bracket. 5. Reinstall all the 11 screws that secure the main bracket to the front bezel. 6. Reinstall the optical drive. See “Installing an optical drive” on page 92. 7.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor and heat sink assembly.
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7. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw 1 , fully remove screw 3 , and then fully remove screw 1 . b. Partially remove screw 2 , fully remove screw 4 , and then fully remove screw 2 .
11. Carefully lift the microprocessor 1 straight up and out of the socket, and place it on a static-protective surface. Installing the microprocessor and heat sink assembly To install a microprocessor and heat sink assembly, do the following: 1. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the computer;...
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removing the system board To remove the system board, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect all cables, power cords, and external options from your computer. See “Rear connectors” on page 78. 3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speakers.
6. Remove the four screws that secure each of the internal speakers to the front bezel. 7. Remove the internal speakers and internal speaker cables from the computer. Installing internal speakers To install internal speakers, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear I/O assembly.
8. Press the rear I/O assembly-locking tabs 2 inward to disengage the rear I/O assembly 1 from the main bracket. 9. Remove the rear I/O assembly and rear I/O assembly cables from the computer. Installing a rear I/O assembly To install a rear I/O assembly, do the following: 1.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the integrated webcam.
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8. Remove the rear I/O assembly. See “Removing the rear I/O assembly” on page 108. 9. Remove the power supply assembly. See “Removing the power supply assembly” on page 119. 10. Remove the microprocessor and heat sink assembly. See “Removing the microprocessor and heat sink assembly”...
18. Remove the integrated webcam and integrated webcam cable from the computer. Installing an integrated webcam To install an integrated webcam, do the following: 1. Position the new integrated webcam tabs into the integrated webcam slots and then press the integrated webcam 1 downward until the integrated webcam-locking tabs 2 snap into position.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the inverter. Removing the inverter To remove the inverter, do the following: 1.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support To install an inverter, do the following: 1. Place the inverter into place so that the two screw holes in the inverter align with the holes in the system board shielding.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery. Removing the battery To remove the battery, do the following: 1.
7. Use one finger to tilt the clip aside and use your thumb and index finger to grab on the edge of the battery and pull it up and out of the container holding 8. Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulations. See the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide for more information.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
Removing the power supply assembly To remove the power supply assembly, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect all cables, power cords, and external options from your computer. See “Rear connectors” on page 78. 3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
8. Remove the power supply assembly cage by removing the two screws as shown in the following illustration. 9. Remove the three screws that secure the power supply assembly to the main bracket. 10. Lift the power supply assembly and the cable out of the computer. Installing a power supply assembly To install a power supply assembly, do the following: 1.
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2. Install and tighten the three screws to secure the power supply assembly to the main bracket. 3. Replace the power supply assembly cage over the power supply assembly so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly cage align with the mounting studs in the power supply assembly.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the LCD panel.
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3. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 4. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 83. 5.
15. Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the main bracket. Installing an LCD panel To install an LCD panel, do the following: 1. Place the main bracket over the LCD panel, make sure the four screw holes in the main bracket align with those in the LCD panel.
8. Reinstall the power supply assembly. See “Installing a power supply assembly” on page 120. 9. Reinstall the optical drive. See “Installing an optical drive” on page 92. 10. Reinstall the hard disk drive. See “Installing a hard disk drive” on page 89. 11.
4. Use the screwdriver to tighten the two screws 1 until the computer cover is fully installed on the computer. Installing a computer stand To install a computer stand, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Disconnect all cables, power cords, and external options from your computer. See “Rear connectors”...
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6. Use a screwdriver to tighten the four screws until the screws stop turning. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs...
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Cable, rear I/O, 40P 45K6422 Cable, LVDS (all models) 45K6423 1165 Keyboard (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) FRU# US English (models A1 A1U A2U A2M A3 A3U A3M A4 A4U AD A6 A7 A8 A8Y AB 41A5289 ABG AL ALG AE AEG AN ANG AF AFY AG AGY AH AHY AJ AJG AK AKG B8A C1A...
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1165 Keyboard (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) FRU# French (models AQG ARG E6G E7G E2G E3G E4G) 41A5300 French Canadian (models A1U A2U A3U A4U A8Y AFY AGY AHY) 41A5301 French Canadian (models A1U A2U A3U A4U A8Y AFY AGY AHY)
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1165 Keyboard & Mouse (Lenovo Wireless) FRU# Danish (models ACG AMG) 57Y4749 Dutch (models ACG AMG) 57Y4750 French (models A5F ACG AMG) 57Y4751 French Canadian (models) 57Y4752 French Canadian (models) 57Y4753 German (models ACG AMG) 57Y4754 Greek (models ACG AMG)
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1165 Power cords - secondary FRU# Denmark (models AQG ARG E6G E7G E2G E3G E4G ) 41R3213 South Africa (models AQG ARG E6G E7G E2G E3G E4G ) 41R3221 India (models) 41R3175 Japanese and Japanese English (models) 41R3249 Japanese and Japanese English (models) 43N9058 ANZ (models) 41R3197...
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1186 Power cords - secondary FRU# India (models) 41R3175 Japanese and Japanese English (models) 41R3249 Japanese and Japanese English (models) 43N9058 ANZ (models) 41R3197 Hong Kong (models) 41R3225 Brazil (models) 43N9044 Italy, Chile (models B4S A5S A6S) 41R3233 Switzerland (models A4Y) 41R3229 Israel (models A4Y) 41R3237...
1186 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# English for India (models) 89Y8350 C&L EMEA (EN FR GR IT NL) (models) 71Y8770 1186 Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery DVDs FRU# English (models) 71Y8781 French (models) 71Y8778 Japanese (models) 71Y8779 Spanish (models) 71Y8780 English for India (models) 89Y8352...
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2565 Power cords - secondary FRU# US (models B4S A4S A5S A1S A2S A3S) 41R3185 China (models) 41R3257 Brazil (Portuguese) (models) 41R3271 LA High Volt (APU) (models) 41R3177 Korea (models) 41R3261 Taiwan (models) 41R3279 Denmark (models) 41R3213 South Africa (models) 41R3221 India (models) 41R3175...
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2565 Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# Turkish (models) 89Y7247 Greek (models) 89Y7242 Hebrew (models) 89Y7243 India English (models) 89Y7240 HongKong (models) 89Y7244 Japanese (models) 89Y7245 C&L Nordics (EN DK FI NO SV) (models) 89Y7249 C-L FIGS-NL (EN FR GR IT NL SP) (models) 89Y7250 2565 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery DVDs FRU#...
To determine the current Level of BIOS: – Start the Setup Utility. – Select Standard CMOS Features. v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures.”...
5. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
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Note: If your computer has no internal diskette drive, an optional USB diskette drive must be connected to use the BIOS flash diskette. 1. Turn the computer off and insert the BIOS flash diskette in the diskette drive. 2. Turn the computer on and immediately during startup, press Ctrl and Home keys (Ctrl + Home) at the same time.
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.
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 The Lenovo Logo...
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Part Number: 71Y7087 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 71Y7087...