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Lenovo ThinkCentre 7521 Desktop Computer manual available for free PDF download: Hardware Maintenance Manual
Lenovo ThinkCentre 7521 Hardware Maintenance Manual (282 pages)
Hardware Maintenance Manual for ThinkCentre M80
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 11.09 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
9
Important Safety Information
9
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
9
Chapter 2. Safety Information
11
General Safety
11
Electrical Safety
11
Voltage-Selection Switch
13
Safety Inspection Guide
13
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
14
Grounding Requirements
14
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
14
Chapter 3. General Information
37
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
37
Lenovo Welcome
37
Lenovo Solution Center
37
Simpletap
37
Information Resources
37
Specifications
37
Specifications: 4165, 7179, 7182, 7490, 7493, 7511, and 7521
38
Specifications: 7181, 7189, 7239, 7492, 7507, 7513, and 7529
39
Chapter 4. General Checkout
41
Problem Determination Tips
41
Chapter 5. Diagnostic Programs
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
Lenovo Solution Center
43
PC-Doctor for DOS
44
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
44
Running the Diagnostic Program from the Diagnostic Disc
44
Navigating through the Diagnostic Programs
44
Running Tests
44
Test Results
45
Viewing the Test Log
46
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
47
Starting the Setup Utility Program
47
Viewing or Changing Settings
47
Using Passwords
47
Password Considerations
48
Power-On Password
48
Administrator Password
48
Setting, Changing, or Deleting a Password
48
Enabling or Disabling a Device
48
Selecting a Startup Device
49
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
49
Viewing or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
49
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
50
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
51
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
51
Power Supply Problems
51
Diagnostic Error Codes
51
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
69
Miscellaneous Error Messages
70
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Installing or Replacing Hardware: 4165, 7179, 7182, 7490, 7493, 7511, and 7521
75
Locations
75
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
75
Locating Connectors and Parts on the Rear of Your Computer
76
Locating Components
77
Locating Parts on the System Board
78
Locating Internal Drives
79
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
80
Installing or Replacing Hardware
80
Installing External Options
80
Removing the Computer Cover
80
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
81
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
83
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
86
Replacing the Battery
88
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
89
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
92
Replacing the Microprocessor
94
Replacing the Optical Drive
95
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
97
Replacing the Card Reader
100
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
101
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
102
Replacing the System Board
103
Completing the Parts Replacement
106
Chapter 9. Installing or Replacing Hardware: 7181, 7189, 7239, 7492, 7507, 7513, and 7529
109
Locations
109
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
109
Locating Connectors and Parts on the Rear of Your Computer
110
Locating Components
111
Locating Parts on the System Board
112
Locating Internal Drives
113
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
114
Installing or Replacing Hardware
114
Installing External Options
114
Removing the Computer Cover
115
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
116
Accessing the System Board Components and Drives
117
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
118
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
121
Replacing the Battery
123
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
124
Replacing the Microprocessor
127
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
129
Replacing the Optical Drive
133
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
136
Replacing the Card Reader
139
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
140
Replacing the System Board
142
Completing the Parts Replacement
146
Chapter 10. FRU Lists
149
Overall: MT 7181, 7189, 7492, 7507, 7513, 7529, and 7239
149
Mechanical Frus
156
Keyboard and Mouse
159
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
188
Power Cords
190
Recovery Discs
196
Windows 7 Starter Recovery CD
196
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
198
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
199
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Recovery CD
200
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
201
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
202
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Recovery CD
205
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD
205
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD
206
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
207
Overall: MT 4165, 7179, 7182, 7490, 7493, 7511, and 7521
208
Mechanical Frus
215
Keyboard and Mouse
218
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
247
Power Cords
249
Recovery Discs
255
Windows 7 Starter Recovery CD
255
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
257
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
258
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Recovery CD
259
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
260
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
261
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
264
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD
264
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Recovery CD
266
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD
267
Chapter 11. Additional Service Information
269
Security Features
269
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
269
Operating System Password
269
Vital Product Data
269
BIOS Levels
269
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
269
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
270
Recovering from a POST and BIOS Update Failure
270
Power Management
271
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
271
Automatic Power-On Features
271
Chapter 12. Getting Information, Help, and Service
273
Information Resources
273
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
273
Lenovo Welcome
273
Access Help
273
Safety and Warranty
273
Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
274
Help and Service
274
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
274
Calling for Service
274
Using Other Services
275
Purchasing Additional Services
275
Appendix A. Notices
277
Trademarks
278
Television Output Notice
278
European Conformance CE Mark
278
Index
279
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