Lenovo ThinkCentre 7096, Hardware Installation Manual

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Page 4: ...LENOVO products data computer software and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C F R 2 101 with limited and restricted rights to use reproduction and disclosure LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If products data computer software or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration...

Page 5: ...nternal options 12 Installing memory 12 Installing PCI adapters 13 Installing internal drives 15 Replacing the battery 20 Replacing the hard disk drive 21 Replacing the diskette drive 23 Replacing an optical drive 24 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly 25 Replacing the system fan assembly 27 Replacing a memory module 28 Replacing a PCI adapter 29 Replacing a keyboard 30 Replacing a mouse 30 C...

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Page 7: ...installation 20 22 Removing the hard disk drive 21 23 Aligning the pins with the holes in the hard disk drive 22 24 Removing the diskette drive 23 25 Retaining bracket for diskette drive 23 26 Installing the new diskette drive 23 27 Removing the optical drive 24 28 Retaining bracket for optical drive 24 29 Installing the new optical drive 24 30 Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 25 31 Replaci...

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Page 9: ...d all the related safety information for this product Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product Lenovo 2005 2008 Portions IBM Corp 2005 1 ...

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Page 11: ...nd installation instructions v CRU removal and installation videos v Publications v 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 go to http www lenovo com support Handling static sensitive devices Do not open the static protective package containing the new part until the defec...

Page 12: ...ve packaging and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on it v Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors controls and components of th...

Page 13: ...el connector 10 Audio line out connector 3 Ethernet connector 11 Microphone connector 4 Audio line in connector 12 USB connectors 2 5 Power cord connector 13 USB connectors 2 6 Voltage selection switch some models 14 VGA monitor connector 7 PCI adapter connectors 2 15 Serial connector 8 PCI Express 1x adapter connector 16 Standard keyboard connector Figure 2 Connector locations Chapter 2 Overview ...

Page 14: ...evice and the audio line in connector of the computer Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers speakers with built in amplifiers headphones multimedia keyboards or the audio line in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial B...

Page 15: ...heat sink 7 Battery 2 Microprocessor 8 Power supply 3 Optical drive 9 PCI adapter connector 4 Hard disk drive 10 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 5 Diskette drive 11 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector 6 Memory modules 2 12 Cover presence Intrusion switch Figure 3 Component locations Chapter 2 Overview 7 ...

Page 16: ... Memory connector 1 15 Serial COM connector 4 Memory connector 2 16 Internal speaker connector 5 Power connector 17 Front audio connector 6 Diskette drive connector 18 CD_IN connector 7 IDE connector 19 PCI adapter connectors 2 8 Power fan connector 20 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 9 Serial ATA connectors 4 21 Battery 10 Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 22 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector 1...

Page 17: ...option see Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer on page 4 and Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 5 to identify the required connector and then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option Removing the cover Important Turn off your computer an...

Page 18: ...ts and drives You might need to remove the drive bay assembly to access system board components such as memory the battery and CMOS To access system board components and the drives 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 9 2 Remove the front bezel by releasing the three tabs and pivoting the bezel outward from the top Figure 5 Removing the cover Figure 6 Removing the bezel 10 Ha...

Page 19: ... are aligned with the slots on the sides of the chassis Pull upward on the handle to remove the drive bay assembly completely from the chassis Depending on what component of the computer you want to remove you can either disconnect the cables from the rear of the drives or leave them connected Figure 7 Removing the PCI adapter Figure 8 Removing the drive bay assembly Chapter 3 Installing options a...

Page 20: ...mic random access memory DDR2 SDRAM v Use 512 MB 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules in any combination up to a maximum of 4 0 GB Note Only DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs can be used To install a memory module 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 9 2 You might have to remove the drive bay assembly to access the memory connectors See Accessing system board components and drives on page 10 3 Remove ...

Page 21: ...e the installation go to Chapter 4 Completing the parts replacement on page 33 Installing PCI adapters This section provides information and instructions for installing PCI adapters Your computer has four expansion connectors There are two connectors for PCI adapters one PCI Express x1 adapter connector and one for a PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector To install a PCI adapter 1 Remove the ...

Page 22: ...to the appropriate connector on the system board 5 Close the adapter latch to secure the adapter 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 on page 33 Figure 11 Opening the adapter latch Figure 12 Securing the adapter 14 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide ...

Page 23: ...Note These different drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics IDE drives Internal drives are installed in bays In this book the bays are referred to as bay 1 bay 2 and so on When you install an internal drive it is important to note what type and size of drive that you can install in each bay Also it is important to correctly connect the internal drive cables to the installed dr...

Page 24: ...nch hard disk drive requires a Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 inch 5 25 inch hard disk drive 2 Bay 2 Maximum height 26 1 mm 1 0 in 3 5 inch hard disk drive preinstalled 3 Bay 3 Maximum height 12 7 mm 0 5 in 3 5 inch diskette drive preinstalled in some models You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Cente...

Page 25: ...on the side of the drive Note If you are installing a 3 5 inch hard disk drive you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket 5 25 to 3 5 inch You can obtain this bracket from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center 6 Install the drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position Note When installing the Universal Adapter Bracket if the retainer bracket is not available...

Page 26: ... drive Connecting a serial ATA drive A serial optical or hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector 1 Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive 2 Locate the available SATA connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 8 3 Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the available SATA connector on the system boar...

Page 27: ... that secure the panel on the inside of the bezel 5 Install a retainer bracket on the side of the diskette drive 6 Install the diskette drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position 7 Align the drive bay assembly with the two slots and rails on the sides of the chassis and connect the flat cable to the new drive What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate s...

Page 28: ...nd disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 9 3 You might have to access the system board components See Accessing system board components and drives on page 10 4 Locate the battery See Figure 3 on page 7 5 Remove the old battery 6 Install the new battery 7 Replace the computer cover and connect the cables...

Page 29: ...ate as when your computer was originally shipped from the factory For more information on recovering factory installed software refer to Recovering software in your User Guide To replace the hard disk drive do the following 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 9 2 Remove the drive bay assembly See Accessing system board components and drives on page 10 3 Use the blue handle t...

Page 30: ...cables to the rear of the hard disk drive 7 Position the hard disk drive and bracket so that it engages the retaining clips in the bottom of the chassis when you slide the bracket to the right 8 Slide the hard disk drive and bracket to the right until it snaps into position 9 Go to Chapter 4 Completing the parts replacement on page 33 Figure 23 Aligning the pins with the holes in the hard disk dri...

Page 31: ...ccessing system board components and drives on page 10 3 Release the diskette drive by pressing inward on the blue retainer at the side of the drive 4 Remove the failing diskette drive by sliding it out the front of the drive bay assembly 5 Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new drive 6 Install the new diskette drive into the drive bay from the front until it ...

Page 32: ...ard components see Accessing system board components and drives on page 10 3 Release the optical drive by pressing inward on the blue retainer at the side of the drive 4 Slide the optical drive being replaced out the front of the drive bay assembly 5 Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new drive 6 Install the new optical drive into the bay until it snaps into p...

Page 33: ... the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 9 2 Disconnect the microprocessor fan cable from the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 8 3 Remove the fan plenum from the heat sink and fan assembly See Locating components on page 7 4 Remove the four screws 1 securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board Note You might have to gently twist the heat sink to ...

Page 34: ... the four screws 1 to the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board 7 Connect the microprocessor fan cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the system board 8 Go to Chapter 4 Completing the parts replacement on page 33 Figure 31 Replacing the screws to the heat sink and fan assembly 26 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide ...

Page 35: ...10 3 Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 8 4 Remove the hard disk drive See Replacing the hard disk drive on page 21 5 Remove the two screws securing the system fan assembly 6 Remove the system fan assembly by pulling the bracket outward and lifting it up from the system board to remove completely 7 Install the new system fan assembl...

Page 36: ...rive bay assembly to access the memory connectors See Accessing system board components and drives on page 10 3 Remove any parts that prevent access to the memory connectors 4 Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips 5 Position the replacement memory module over the memory connector Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector ke...

Page 37: ... instructions on how to replace a PCI adapter 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 9 2 Open the adapter latch and remove the failing adapter 3 Remove the new adapter from its static protective package 4 Install the new adapter into the appropriate connector on the system and close the adapter latch 5 Go to Chapter 4 Completing the parts replacement on page 33 Figure 35 Removi...

Page 38: ...he rear of your computer on page 5 or Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer on page 4 4 Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer 5 Connect the new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer 6 Go to Chapter 4 Completing the parts replacement on page 33 Replacing a mouse Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the Im...

Page 39: ...your computer on page 5 or Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer on page 4 4 Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer 5 Connect the new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer 6 Go to Chapter 4 Completing the parts replacement on page 33 Figure 38 Mouse connectors Chapter 3 Installing options and replacing hardware 31 ...

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Page 41: ...r chassis 3 If the drive bay assembly was removed align it with the two slots and rails on the sides of the chassis and reconnect the drive cables to the system board 4 Slide the drive bay assembly towards the rear of the chassis until it snaps into position 5 Reinstall the front bezel if it was removed 6 Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the sides of the cover ...

Page 42: ... 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 Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device driver files 34 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide ...

Page 43: ...es Integrated cable lock With an integrated cable lock sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock you can secure your computer to a desk table or other non permanent fixture The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover This is the same type of lock used with many laptop com...

Page 44: ...the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Chapter 4 Completing the parts replacement on page 33 Erasing a lost or forgotten password clearing CMOS This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords For more information about lost or forgotten passwords go to the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program To erase a forgotten password 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the c...

Page 45: ...wer cord See Figure 39 on page 33 6 Restart the computer leave it on for approximately ten seconds Turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds The computer will turn off 7 Repeat steps 1 through 3 on page 36 8 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pins 1 and 2 9 Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord See Chapter 4 Comp...

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