Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 92, Hardware Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types 3376 3377 3378 3386 3387 and 3388 ...

Page 2: ...ation on page 3 and Appendix A Notices on page 167 Second Edition July 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ...o Solution Center 56 Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program 57 Starting the Setup Utility program 57 Viewing and changing settings 57 Using passwords 57 Password considerations 58 Power On Password 58 Administrator Password 58 Hard Disk Password 58 Setting changing and deleting a password 58 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS 59 Enabling or disabling a device 59 Selecting a start...

Page 4: ...er 121 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel 122 Accessing the system board components and drives 124 Installing or replacing a PCI card 125 Installing or replacing a memory module 127 Replacing the battery 129 Replacing the hard disk drive 130 Replacing the optical drive 132 Replacing the power supply assembly 136 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly 140 Replacing the microprocessor 143 R...

Page 5: ...and 3387 on page 83 and Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 on page 121 For FRU part numbers go to http www lenovo com serviceparts lookup Important safety information Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this manual before performing any of the instructions Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant d exécuter le...

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Page 7: ...that other people will not trip over it Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine Ensure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows If your hair is long fasten it Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it with a nonconductive clip approximately 8 centimeters 3 inches from the end Do not wear jewelry chains metal f...

Page 8: ...must be a complete circuit to cause an electric shock By observing the above rule you may prevent a current from passing through your body When using a tester set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that tester Stand on suitable rubber mats obtained locally if necessary to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames Observe the sp...

Page 9: ...inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these products Each machine as it was designed and built had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury This guide addresses only those items However good judgment should be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of featu...

Page 10: ... Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body Prevent the part from touching your clothing Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static free work surface The mat is especially useful when handling ESD sensitive devices Select a grounding system such as those l...

Page 11: ...rocedures Connect and disconnect cables as described in the following tables when installing moving or opening covers on this product or attached devices To Connect To Disconnect 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First attach all cables to devices 3 Attach signal cables to connectors 4 Attach power cords to outlet 5 Turn device ON 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signal ...

Page 12: ...ts contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode Note the following Laser radiation when open Do not stare into the beam do not view directly with optical instruments and avoid direct exposure to the beam 18 kg 37 lb 32 kg 70 5 lb 55 kg 121 2 lb CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the...

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Page 15: ...ência de fogo água ou danos estruturais Antes de abrir tampas de dispositivos desconecte cabos de alimentação sistemas de telecomunicação redes e modems conectados a menos que especificado de maneira diferente nos procedimentos de instalação e configuração Conecte e desconecte os cabos conforme descrito na tabela apresentada a seguir ao instalar mover ou abrir tampas deste produto ou de dispositiv...

Page 16: ...de fibra ótica ou transmissores estiverem instalados observe o seguinte Não remova as tampas A remoção das tampas de um produto a laser pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à radiação de laser Não existem peças que podem ser consertadas no interior do dispositivo A utilização de controles ou ajustes ou a execução de procedimentos diferentes dos especificados aqui pode resultar em exposição preju...

Page 17: ...mentação 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 1 2 Chapter 2 Safety information 13 ...

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Page 21: ...les carters de l unité mettez celle ci hors tension et déconnectez ses cordons d alimentation ainsi que les câbles qui la relient aux réseaux aux systèmes de télécommunication et aux modems sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d installation et de configuration Lorsque vous installez que vous déplacez ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont r...

Page 22: ...eur ATTENTION Si des produits à laser tels que des unités de CD ROM de DVD ROM des unités à fibres optiques ou des émetteurs sont installés prenez connaissance des informations suivantes Ne retirez pas le carter En ouvrant l unité de CD ROM ou de DVD ROM vous vous exposez au rayonnement dangereux du laser Aucune pièce de l unité n est réparable Pour éviter tout risque d exposition au rayon laser r...

Page 23: ... 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 hors tension vous devez déconnectertous les cordons de la source d alimentation 1 2 Chapter 2 Safety information 19 ...

Page 24: ...ckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß der folgenden Tabelle anschließen und abziehen Zum Anschließen der Kabel gehen Sie wie folgt vor Zum Abziehen der Kabel gehen Sie wie folgt vor 1 Schalten Sie alle Einheiten AUS 2 Schließen Sie erst alle Kabel an die Einheiten an 3 Schließen Sie die Signalkabel an die Buchsen an 4 Schließen Sie die Netzkabel an die Steckdose ...

Page 25: ...CHT Einige Lasergeräte enthalten eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B Beachten Sie Folgendes Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung Nicht in den Strahl blicken Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden Strahlungsbereich meiden 18 kg 37 lb 32 kg 70 5 lb 55 kg 121 2 lb ACHTUNG Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten ACHTUNG Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird di...

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Page 28: ...erdite d acqua o danno strutturale Scollegare i cavi di alimentazione i sistemi di telecomunicazione le reti e il modem prima di aprire i coperchi del dispositivo salvo istruzioni contrarie relative alle procedure di installazione e configurazione Collegare e scollegare i cavi come descritto nella seguente tabella quando vengono effettuate operazioni di installazione spostamento o apertura dei cop...

Page 29: ... 915 82 e successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali ATTENZIONE Quando vengono installati prodotti laser quali CD ROM unità DVD ROM unità a fibre ottiche o trasmittenti tener presente quanto segue Non rimuovere gli sportelli L apertura di un unità laser può determinare l esposizione a radiazioni laser pericolose All interno dell unità non vi sono parti su cui effettuare l assistenza tecnica L u...

Page 30: ...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 1 2 26 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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Page 33: ... cables como se describe en la tabla siguiente cuando instale mueva o abra las cubiertas de este producto o de los dispositivos conectados Para conectar Para desconectar 1 APÁGUELO todo 2 En primer lugar conecte todos los cables a los dispositivos 3 Conecte los cables de señal a los conectores 4 Enchufe los cables de alimentación a las tomas de corriente 5 Encienda el dispositivo 1 APÁGUELO todo 2...

Page 34: ...usa controles o ajustes o realiza procedimientos que no sean los especificados aquí podría exponerse a radiaciones peligrosas PELIGRO Algunos productos láser tienen incorporado un diodo láser de clase 3A o clase 3B Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente Cuando se abre queda expuesto a radiación láser No mire directamente al rayo láser ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos y evite exponerse directamente al ra...

Page 35: ...ón no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo Además el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente 1 2 Chapter 2 Safety information 31 ...

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Page 37: ...o various tools to help you work more easily and securely To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program click Start All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program To access a program double click the corresponding icon Table 1 Program icon names in Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Program name Icon name in Len...

Page 38: ...SimpleTap Click Start All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools and double click SimpleTap Click the red SimpleTap launch point on the desktop The red launch point is available on the desktop after you have launched the SimpleTap program for the first time Press the blue ThinkVantage button if your keyboard has one Note The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the M...

Page 39: ...densing Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 50 to 10 000 ft 15 2 to 3 048 m Storage 50 to 35 000 ft 15 2 to 10 668 m Electrical input Input voltage Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz For machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 Dimensions Width 100 7 mm 3 96 inches Heigh...

Page 40: ...20 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 50 to 10 000 ft 15 2 to 3 048 m Non operating 50 to 35 000 ft 15 2 to 10 668 m Electrical input Input voltage Low range Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz 36 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 41: ... displayed error codes Listen for beep codes Look for readable instructions or a main menu on the display If you did not receive the correct response proceed to step 6 If you do receive the correct response proceed to step 7 6 Look at the following conditions and follow the instructions If you hear beep codes during POST go to Beep symptoms on page 63 If the computer displays a POST error go to PO...

Page 42: ...dentical only if they 1 Are the exact machine type and models 2 Have the same BIOS level 3 Have the same adapters attachments in the same locations 4 Have the same address jumpers terminators cabling 5 Have the same software versions and levels 6 Have the same diagnostic diskettes version 7 Have the same configuration options set in the system 8 Have the same setup for operating system controlled ...

Page 43: ...ear of the computer make sure that it is switched on The power indicator on the front of the computer is on The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region The monitor screen is blank Verify that The monitor signal cable is correctly connected to the monitor and to the appropriate monitor connector on the computer The monitor power cord is cor...

Page 44: ...nel System and Security System System Protection System Restore If this does not correct the problem continue with the next step 6 Run the diagnostic programs See Lenovo Solution Center on page 56 for more information If the diagnostic programs detect a hardware failure contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center See Additional information resources on page 34 for more information If you are unable...

Page 45: ...properly grounded functional ac electrical outlet If your external speakers have a volume control verify that the volume control is not set too low Double click the speaker icon in the Windows notification area A master volume control window opens Verify that the Mute settings are not checked and none of the volume settings is set too low Verify that your external speakers and headphones if used a...

Page 46: ...cations or games Symptom No audio in DOS applications or games Actions Make sure the DOS application or game is configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster emulation Refer to the documentation that comes with the application or game for instructions on setting sound card settings If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic programs see Lenovo Solution Center on page 56 fo...

Page 47: ...ke sure that the CD or DVD drive is in the startup sequence before the hard disk drive Refer to your Selecting or changing the startup device sequence on page 60 for information on viewing and changing the startup sequence Note that on some models the startup sequence is permanently set and cannot be changed If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic programs see Lenovo Solutio...

Page 48: ...al assistance see Additional information resources on page 34 Playback is very slow or choppy Symptom Playback is very slow or choppy Actions Disable any background programs such as AntiVirus or Desktop Themes Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864 If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic programs see Lenovo Solution Center on page 56 for instructions If ...

Page 49: ...s is installed If your computer is installed with SAS hard disk drives ensure that the SAS hard disk drive enablement module one to five hard disk drives or the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter is installed If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center See Lenovo Solution Center on page 56 If you need technical assistance see Additional information resources...

Page 50: ...mptom The mouse or pointing device does not work Actions Verify that the mouse or pointing device cable is securely attached to the correct connector on the computer Depending on the type of mouse you have the mouse cable will connect to either the mouse serial or USB connector Some keyboards have integrated USB connectors that can be used for a USB mouse or pointing device Verify that the device ...

Page 51: ...using the controls refer to the documentation that comes with your monitor Select your symptom from the following list Wrong characters appear on the screen on page 47 The monitor works when you turn on the computer but goes blank after some period of computer inactivity on page 47 The monitor works when you turn on the computer but goes blank when you start some application programs on page 48 Th...

Page 52: ...monitors might be causing the problem Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that produces magnetic fields farther away from the monitor If this does not correct the problem do the following 1 Turn off the monitor Moving a color monitor while it is turned on might cause screen discoloration 2 Adjust the placement of the monitor and other devices so that they are at least 305 mm 12 inches ...

Page 53: ... connector of the hub The maximum allowable distance from the computer to hub is 100 meters If the cable is connected and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists try a different cable The cable is installed properly You are using the correct device driver On the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Devi...

Page 54: ...at 1000 Mbps Instead it connects at 100 Mbps Symptom If your computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model it cannot connect to the network at 1000 Mbps Instead it connects at 100 Mbps Actions Try another cable Make sure that the link partner is set to auto negotiate Make sure that the switch is 802 3ab compliant gigabit over copper A wireless LAN problem Symptom You cannot connect using the built in wirel...

Page 55: ...ton If you are using AV profile select Stereo Audio and click the Set Default button 6 Click OK to close the Sound window PIM items sent from the Windows 7 operating system cannot be received correctly Symptom Personal Information Manager PIM items sent from the Windows 7 operating system cannot be received correctly into the address book of any other Bluetooth enabled device Action The Windows 7 ...

Page 56: ...f the SCSI cable is terminated correctly All external SCSI options are turned on External SCSI options must be turned on before the computer is turned on For more information see your SCSI documentation Verify that the option and any required device drivers are installed correctly If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic programs see Lenovo Solution Center on page 56 for inst...

Page 57: ...ication Excessive number of fragmented files Symptom Excessive number of fragmented files Action Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter program Note Depending on the size of the hard disk drive and amount of data currently stored on the hard disk drive the disk defragmentation process might take up to several hours to complete On the Windows 7 operating system do the following 1 Close any programs that...

Page 58: ...ttached to the serial port Symptom Serial port cannot be accessed Actions Make sure the serial cable is securely connected to the serial port on the computer and to the serial device If the serial device has its own power cord make sure it is attached to a properly grounded electrical outlet If the serial device has its own On Off switch make sure it is in the On position If the serial device has ...

Page 59: ...her computer If you received any error messages while using the software program see the printed documentation supplied with the software or the help system for that software for a description of the messages and solutions to the problem Check with your software manufacturer to see if any updates are available Many software manufacturers make updates available from the World Wide Web If the softwa...

Page 60: ...m You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative Lenovo Solution Center The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems It combines diagnostic tests system information collection security status and support information along with hints and tips for maximum system performance Notes The Lenovo Solution Center progr...

Page 61: ... select Save Changes and Exit at the bottom of the screen The error message will not be displayed again Press F2 to bypass the error message and log in to the operating system Note You have to enable the configuration change detection feature for the POST to detect the removal of the hard disk drive To enable the configuration change detection feature do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility pro...

Page 62: ...on settings If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers you might want to set an Administrator Password When an Administrator Password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in If both the Power On Password and Admin...

Page 63: ...ting the parts replacement on page 118 For machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 see Completing the parts replacement on page 160 6 Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds Then turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds 7 Repeat step 1 through step 2 8 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 9 Rein...

Page 64: ...n menu select Startup 3 Select the devices for the Primary Startup Sequence the Automatic Startup Sequence and the Error Startup Sequence Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen 4 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 62 Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP c...

Page 65: ...Better Thermal Performance By enabling Better Acoustic Performance your computer will run with less noise at a normal thermal level By enabling Better Thermal Performance your computer will run at a better thermal level with normal acoustic performance To configure the ICE performance mode do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 57 2 From t...

Page 66: ...page 62 Exiting 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 Do one of the following If you want to save the new settings press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program If you do not want to save the settings select Exit Discard Changes and Exit and then pre...

Page 67: ...lowing causes Error FRU Action The start up drive is not in the boot sequence in configuration Check the configuration and ensure the start up drive is in the boot sequence No operating system installed on the boot drive Install an operating system on the boot drive The boot sector on the start up drive is corrupted The drive must be formatted Do the following 1 Attempt to back up the data on the ...

Page 68: ...ns Checks the memory operation Starts the video operation Verifies that the boot drive is working If the POST detects a problem an error message appears on the screen A single problem can cause several error messages to appear When you correct the cause of the first error message the other error messages probably will not appear on the screen the next time you turn on the system POST Error code PO...

Page 69: ...r message indicates that there is no microcode update image for the current microprocessor 0175 System Security Security data corrupted Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program 0176 System Security The system has been tampered with This error message is displayed when the computer is turned on with the cover open or removed Press F1 to e...

Page 70: ...ork administrator is using correct MAC address 5 Ensure no interrupt or I O address conflicts 6 Network adapter advise network administrator of new MAC address Dead computer See Hard disk drive boot error on page 63 1 Power Supply 2 System Board Diskette drive in use light remains on or does not light when drive is active 1 Diskette Drive 2 System Board 3 Diskette Drive Cable Flashing cursor with ...

Page 71: ...isk 1 If network administrator is using LCCM Hybrid RPL check startup sequence a First device network b Second device hard disk 2 Hard disk drive RPL computer does not RPL from server 1 Check startup sequence 2 Check the network adapter LED status Serial or parallel port device failure system board port 1 External Device Self Test OK 2 External Device 3 Cable 4 System Board Serial or parallel port...

Page 72: ... to re test the system 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter cards If all devices and adapter cards have been removed and the problem continues replace the system board See Replacing the system board on page 103 or Replacing the system board on page 146 68 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 73: ...r control and indicator locations on page 69 shows the locations of the connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 Front connector control and indicator locations 1 Hard disk drive activity indicator 5 USB 2 0 connector USB port 1 2 Power indicator 6 Headphone connector 3 Power switch 7 Microphone connector 4 Optical drive eject close button 8 USB 2 0 connector USB p...

Page 74: ...nnector 16 Ethernet connector 8 Audio line out connector 17 Cable lock slots 2 9 Audio line in connector 18 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors optional Connector Description Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system When you attach an external audio device a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and t...

Page 75: ...onnector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 connector such as a USB keyboard a USB mouse a USB scanner or a USB printer If you have more than six USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you can use to connect additional USB devices USB 3 0 connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 or 3 0 connector such as a keyboard a mouse a scanner a printer or a personal digita...

Page 76: ...nd CRUs The following table lists the major FRUs shown in Figure 3 Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 72 and identifies which FRUs also are self service CRUs or optional service CRUs 72 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 77: ...FRU description Self service CRU Optional service CRU 1 Power supply assembly No Yes 2 Heat sink and fan assembly Yes No 3 Microprocessor No No 4 Memory modules Yes No 5 Optical drive available in some models Yes No 6 Front audio and USB assembly No Yes 7 Front WiFi antenna No Yes 8 Front bezel Yes No 9 System board No No 10 Hard disk drive No Yes 11 Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI card Yes ...

Page 78: ...ng USB ports 1 and 2 on the front bezel 4 Memory slot 1 DIMM 1 19 Battery 5 Memory slot 2 DIMM 2 20 Front USB connector 2 for connecting additional USB devices 6 Memory slot 3 DIMM 3 21 Serial COM2 connector 7 Memory slot 4 DIMM 4 22 Internal speaker connector 8 Thermal sensor connector 23 Front audio connector 9 4 pin power connectors 2 24 PCI card slots 2 10 14 pin power connector 25 DisplayPort...

Page 79: ... replacing an internal drive it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect the cables to the drive installed Refer to the appropriate section in Installing or replacing hardware on page 83 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer Figure 5 Drive bay locations on page 75 shows the locati...

Page 80: ...locations of the connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 6 Front connector control and indicator locations 1 Optical drive eject close button 5 USB connector USB port 2 2 Power switch 6 Microphone connector 3 Hard disk drive activity indicator 7 Headphone connector 4 Power indicator 8 USB connector USB port 1 76 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 81: ...gton lock slot 6 USB 2 0 connectors USB ports 3 to 4 15 Cable lock slots 2 7 Microphone connector 16 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors optional 8 Audio line out connector 17 Padlock loop 9 Audio line in connector Connector Description Audio line in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device such as a stereo system When you attach an external audio device a cable is conn...

Page 82: ... or other devices that use a 9 pin serial port USB 2 0 connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 connector such as a USB keyboard a USB mouse a USB scanner or a USB printer If you have more than six USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you can use to connect additional USB devices USB 3 0 connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 or 3 0 connector such as a k...

Page 83: ...or FRUs and CRUs The following table lists the major FRUs shown in Figure 8 Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 79 and identifies which FRUs also are self service CRUs or optional service CRUs Notes Chapter 8 Locations 79 ...

Page 84: ...Self service CRU Optional service CRU 1 Power supply assembly No Yes 2 Memory modules Yes No 3 Optical drive available in some models Yes No 4 Front audio and USB assembly No Yes 5 Front bezel Yes No 6 Front WiFi antenna No Yes 7 Front fan No Yes 8 Hard disk drive No Yes 9 Battery Yes No 10 WiFi card module No Yes 11 WiFi adapter card No Yes 12 Rear WiFi antenna Yes No 13 System board No No 14 Mic...

Page 85: ...for connecting USB ports 1 and 2 on the front bezel 4 Memory slot 1 DIMM 1 19 Battery 5 Memory slot 2 DIMM 2 20 Front USB connector 2 for connecting additional USB devices 6 Memory slot 3 DIMM 3 21 Serial COM2 connector 7 Memory slot 4 DIMM 4 22 Internal speaker connector 8 Thermal sensor connector 23 Front audio connector 9 4 pin power connectors 2 24 PCI card slots 2 10 14 pin power connector 25...

Page 86: ...nstalling or replacing an internal drive it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect the cables to the drive installed Refer to the appropriate section in Installing or replacing hardware on page 121 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer Figure 10 Drive bay locations on page 82 sh...

Page 87: ...ve package containing the new part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body Remove the new part from the static protective package and directly install it in the computer without placing it on any other surface If it is hard for you to do this in your specific situation p...

Page 88: ...ctors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 69 and Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 70 4 Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover such as a padlock or an integrated cable lock 5 Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove it 8 7 6 5 3 4 Figure 11 Removing the computer cover ...

Page 89: ...s from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 83 3 Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward 1 2 Figure 12 Removing the front bezel Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine types 3376 3378 and 3387 85 ...

Page 90: ... replacement on page 118 Installing or replacing a PCI card Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card Your computer has two PCI card slots one PCI Express x1 card slot and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot To install or replace a PC...

Page 91: ...3 4 Figure 14 Removing the screw that secures the PCI card latch 4 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card do one of the following If you are installing a PCI card remove the appropriate metal slot cover Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine types 3376 3378 and 3387 87 ...

Page 92: ...d in place by a retaining latch press the card retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch Grasp the card and gently pull it out of the slot 5 Remove the new PCI card from its static protective package 6 Install the new PCI card into the appropriate slot on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 74 Note If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card make sure ...

Page 93: ... to install or replace a memory module Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 UDIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 32 GB system memory When installing or replacing a memory module use 2 GB 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 UDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 32 GB The following table provides information about the memory module installation rules that you should consider when ins...

Page 94: ...ry slots See Locating parts on the system board on page 74 5 Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots Depending on your computer model you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots See Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 86 6 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module do one of the follow...

Page 95: ...I Express x16 graphics card if you have removed it What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 118 Replacing the battery Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page 1 Your computer has...

Page 96: ...ing the old battery 5 Install a new battery Figure 21 Installing a new battery 6 Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables See Completing the parts replacement on page 118 Note When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery an error message might be displayed This is normal after replacing the battery 7 Turn on the computer and all attached devices 8 Use th...

Page 97: ...ndary hard disk drive bay for you to purchase and install a secondary hard disk drive by yourself If you want to install a secondary hard disk drive use the same way of installing the primary hard disk drive 4 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive 5 Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive Then slide the hard disk drive out of the chassis 8 7 6 5 3 ...

Page 98: ...tor on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 74 Then locate an available five wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new hard disk drive Figure 24 Connecting a SATA hard disk drive What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 1...

Page 99: ...connect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 83 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 84 4 Remove the three screws that secure the optical drive Then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Figure 25 Removing the optical drive Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine types 3376 ...

Page 100: ...rear of the new optical drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 74 Then locate an available five wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new optical drive Figure 27 Connecting the optical drive What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installa...

Page 101: ...er 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 serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician To replace the power supply assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all powe...

Page 102: ...ly out of the chassis 5 6 7 8 3 4 Figure 29 Removing the power supply assembly 6 Make sure that the new power supply assembly is the correct replacement 7 Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis 8 Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly Note Use only screws provided b...

Page 103: ...eat sink and fan assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To replace the heat sink and fan assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 83 3 Lay the computer on its side for...

Page 104: ...ase on the bottom of the heat sink and fan assembly 8 Place the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the corresponding holes in the system board Note Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board 9 Follow the following sequence to install ...

Page 105: ...r do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 83 3 Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board 4 Remove the heat sink and fan assembly See Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly on page 99 Note Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the ...

Page 106: ... of the microprocessor Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom d Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible 7 Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open 8 Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor 9 Hold the new...

Page 107: ...oard Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board CAUTION The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To replace the system b...

Page 108: ...ide the system board so that it can be released from the mounting studs that secure the system board in place 11 Lift the system board out of the chassis 12 Remove the microprocessor from the failing system board and install it on the new system board See Replacing the microprocessor on page 101 13 Install the new system board into the chassis by aligning the eight mounting studs in the chassis wi...

Page 109: ...stall the microprocessor socket cover do the following 1 Release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and open the retainer to access the microprocessor 2 Grasp the microprocessor on the sides and lift it straight up and out of the socket Do not touch the contacts on the microprocessor socket 3 Note the orientation of the socket cover Align the notches 1 of the microprocessor socket cove...

Page 110: ...u received Replacing the rear fan Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan To replace the rear fan do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the compu...

Page 111: ... the rear fan out of the chassis Note The new rear fan will have four new rubber mounts attached 1 2 Figure 37 Removing the rear fan 6 Install the new rear fan by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine types 3376 3378 and 3387 107 ...

Page 112: ...safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly To replace the front audio and USB assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 83 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on ...

Page 113: ...ystem board on page 74 What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 118 Replacing the WiFi units Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on ...

Page 114: ...with a WiFi card module that supports the Bluetooth function disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the WiFi adapter card Figure 40 Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable Note The Bluetooth cable connects the Bluetooth connector on the WiFi adapter card to the front USB connector on the system board to support the Bluetooth function 4 At the rear of the computer remove the screw that secures the PCI card ...

Page 115: ...te moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot Removing the WiFi card module To remove the WiFi card module do the following 1 Remove the WiFi adapter card from the computer and then disconnect the front and rear WiFi antenna cables from the WiFi card module Figure 42 Removing the WiFi antenna cables Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine types 3376 3378 and 3387 1...

Page 116: ...the screws that secure the WiFi card module 3 Pull the WiFi card module out of the mini PCI Express slot to remove it from the WiFi adapter card Figure 44 Removing the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units To install the WiFi units do the following 112 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 117: ...dule into the mini PCI Express slot and then install the two screws to secure the WiFi card module to the WiFi adapter card Figure 45 Installing the WiFi card module Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine types 3376 3378 and 3387 113 ...

Page 118: ... 74 4 If the installed WiFi card module supports the Bluetooth function use a Bluetooth cable to connect the Bluetooth connector on the WiFi adapter card to the front USB connector on the system board 5 Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the WiFi adapter card Figure 47 Installing the WiFi adapter card What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate s...

Page 119: ...s 2 Install the rear WiFi antenna to the rear WiFi antenna cable connector attached on the rear of the computer 3 Adjust the angle of the rear antenna to lower the risk of breaking the antenna by accident Figure 48 Installing the rear WiFi antenna What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the pa...

Page 120: ...attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antenna To install the front WiFi antenna do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer c...

Page 121: ...n insert the front antenna cable through the hole in the front panel Figure 51 Installing the front WiFi antenna 6 Connect the front antenna cable to the WiFi card module What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine types 3376 3378 and 3387 117 ...

Page 122: ...pleting the parts replacement on page 118 Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables Depending on the parts you installed or replaced you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program Refer to Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 57 To reinsta...

Page 123: ...ock available lock the computer cover 6 If there is an integrated cable lock available lock the computer 7 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 70 8 To update your configuration refer to Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 57 Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defectiv...

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Page 125: ...ve package containing the new part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body Remove the new part from the static protective package and directly install it in the computer without placing it on any other surface If it is hard for you to do this in your specific situation p...

Page 126: ...ar of your computer on page 77 4 Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover such as a padlock or an integrated cable lock 5 Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove it 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 54 Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befo...

Page 127: ...e front bezel 4 To reinstall the front bezel align the other three plastic tabs on the bottom of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position Figure 56 Reinstalling the front bezel What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Comple...

Page 128: ...m board components and drives do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 122 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to access all the internal drives cables and other components 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure ...

Page 129: ... card Your computer has two standard PCI card slots one PCI Express x1 card slot and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot To install or replace a PCI card do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card do one of...

Page 130: ...held in place by a retaining latch press the card retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch Grasp the card and gently pull it out of the slot 4 Remove the new PCI card from its static protective package 5 Install the new card into the appropriate slot on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 81 Note If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card make sure t...

Page 131: ...de up to a maximum of 32 GB system memory When installing or replacing a memory module use 2 GB 4 GB or 8 GB DDR3 UDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 32 GB The following table provides information about the memory module installation rules that you should consider when installing or removing a memory module The X mark indicates the memory slot s into which the memory module s should be in...

Page 132: ...ots Depending on your computer model you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots See Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 125 6 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module do one of the following If you are replacing an old memory module open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory s...

Page 133: ...s the date time and settings for built in features such as parallel port assignments configuration A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life however no battery lasts forever If the battery fails the date time and configuration information including passwords are lost An error message is displa...

Page 134: ...o to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 160 Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive To replace the primary hard disk dr...

Page 135: ...e hard disk drive Then remove the hard disk drive from the drive bay assembly 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 67 Removing the hard disk drive 6 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive to completely remove the hard disk drive from the chassis Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 131 ...

Page 136: ...and align the screw holes in the new hard disk drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay Then install the four screws to secure the new hard disk drive in place 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 69 Installing the hard disk drive What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page ...

Page 137: ...ter cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 122 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Accessing the system board components and drives on page 124 5 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive 6 Hold the optical drive and remove the two screws that secure the optical drive Figure...

Page 138: ...ward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward as shown Figure 71 Lowering the drive bay assembly 8 Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Figure 72 Removing the optical drive 134 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 139: ...0 Hold the new optical drive and pivot the drive bay assembly upward Align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay Then install the two screws to secure the new optical drive in place Figure 74 Installing the optical drive Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 135 ...

Page 140: ...ompleting the parts replacement on page 160 Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following wa...

Page 141: ...nt bezel on page 122 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward Then pivot the two plastic retaining clips outward to remove the heat sink fan duct from the failing heat sink and fan assembly 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 76 Removing the heat sink fan duct 5 Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from the 14 pin power connector and 4 pin power connector on the system board See Locating pa...

Page 142: ... release the power supply assembly and then slide the power supply assembly to the front of the computer Lift the power supply assembly out of the computer 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 77 Removing the power supply assembly 7 Make sure that the new power supply assembly is the correct replacement 138 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 143: ...assis Then install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 78 Installing the power supply assembly 9 Connect the new power supply assembly cables to all drives and the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 81 Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 139 ...

Page 144: ...n your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly CAUTION The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To replace the heat sink and fan ass...

Page 145: ...ct from the failing heat sink and fan assembly 3 4 5 6 7 8 Figure 80 Removing the heat sink fan duct 5 Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 81 Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 141 ...

Page 146: ... of the heat sink and fan assembly 8 Place the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the corresponding holes in the system board Note Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board 9 Follow the following sequence to install the four screws t...

Page 147: ...ter cool before removing the computer cover To replace the microprocessor do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 Remove the heat sink and fan ass...

Page 148: ...igure 83 Accessing the microprocessor 6 Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket Figure 84 Removing the microprocessor Notes a Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated 144 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 149: ...ully open 8 Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor 9 Hold the new microprocessor by its sides and align the small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor socket 10 Lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket on the system board Figure 85 In...

Page 150: ...power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 122 4 Pivot the optical drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board See Accessing the system board components and drives on page 124 5 ...

Page 151: ...s removed from the failing system board on the new system board See Installing or replacing a memory module on page 127 and Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 125 14 Reconnect all remaining cables to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 81 15 Pivot the optical drive bay assembly downward until it snaps into position 16 To complete the replacement go to Completing...

Page 152: ... until the socket cover snaps into place Figure 88 Securing the socket cover 6 Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to make sure that the cover is secured in the microprocessor socket 7 Close the microprocessor retainer and then lower the lever to secure the retainer Ensure that the lever is locked into position 8 Follow any additional instructions included with the replacement par...

Page 153: ...e hard disk drive for easier access to the system fan See Replacing the hard disk drive on page 130 6 Remove the heat sink fan duct See Locating parts on the system board on page 81 7 Note the cable routing and disconnect the system fan cable from the power fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 81 8 The system fan is attached to the chassis by four rubber...

Page 154: ...0 12 Reinstall the hard disk drive See Replacing the hard disk drive on page 130 What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 160 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding Impor...

Page 155: ...tall the screw to secure the bracket to the chassis 9 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward and reconnect the front USB and front audio cables to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 81 10 Lower the drive bay assembly See Accessing the system board components and drives on page 124 11 Reinstall the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 122 What ...

Page 156: ...outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 If your computer comes with a WiFi card module that supports the Bluetooth function disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the WiFi adapter card Figure 92 Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable Note The Bluetooth cable connects the Bluetooth connector on the WiFi adapter card to the front USB connector on the system board to...

Page 157: ...e moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot Removing the WiFi card module To remove the WiFi card module do the following 1 Remove the WiFi adapter card from the computer and then disconnect the front and rear WiFi antenna cables from the WiFi card module Figure 94 Removing the WiFi antenna cables Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 1...

Page 158: ...the screws that secure the WiFi card module 3 Pull the WiFi card module out of the mini PCI Express slot to remove it from the WiFi adapter card Figure 96 Removing the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units To install the WiFi units do the following 154 ThinkCentre Edge Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 159: ...ews to secure the WiFi card module to the WiFi adapter card Figure 97 Installing the WiFi card module 2 Connect the front antenna cable and rear antenna cable to the WiFi card module Figure 98 Connecting the WiFi antenna cables Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine types 3377 3386 and 3388 155 ...

Page 160: ...ece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 160 Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the rear WiFi ant...

Page 161: ...ing the rear WiFi antenna To remove the rear WiFi antenna do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Straighten the rear WiFi antenna so that it can be more easily twisted 3 Hold the thicker end of the rear WiFi antenna and unscrew the WiFi antenna from the rear of the computer Figure 101 Removing the rear WiFi antenna What to do next To work ...

Page 162: ... or remove the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antenna To install the front WiFi antenna do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 122 4 Peel off the paper that protects the stickers...

Page 163: ...e the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 160 Removing the front WiFi antenna To remove the front WiFi antenna do the following 1 Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 121 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 122...

Page 164: ...apter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 57 To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables to your computer do the following 1 Make sure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 78 for the locations of various components in your computer 2 Make sure that the cables are r...

Page 165: ...he computer cover 7 If there is an integrated cable lock available lock the computer 8 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 77 9 To update your configuration refer to Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 57 Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable ...

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Page 167: ...mputer has a unique Vital Product Data VPD code stored in the nonvolatile memory on the system board After you replace the system board the VPD must be updated To update the VPD see Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc on page 163 BIOS levels An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS inst...

Page 168: ...hout notice including the contents referenced in the following procedure To update flash the BIOS from your operating system do the following 1 Go to http www lenovo com support 2 Click Download Drivers Software 3 Click Use Quick Path 4 Type the 4 digit machine type for your computer in the Quick Path field and then click Find My Product 5 Click BIOS 6 Locate the BIOS version that you want to down...

Page 169: ...onnected 14 Turn on the computer to restart the operating system 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 Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ACPI BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of t...

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Page 173: ...ng 35 36 Ethernet connector 71 78 exiting Setup Utility 62 F failure recovering from POST BIOS 164 flashing the BIOS 163 front connectors controls indicators 69 76 front audio and USB assembly replacing 108 150 front bezel front bezel removing 84 122 front bezel reinstalling 84 122 front WiFi antenna installing removing 116 158 FRU locations 71 78 FRU part numbers 1 69 73 80 83 121 H hard disk dri...

Page 174: ...tting password 58 settings changing 57 viewing 57 Setup Utility 57 Setup Utility program starting 57 Setup Utility exiting 62 starting the Setup Utility program 57 startup device 60 sequence changing 60 temporary selecting 60 static sensitive devices handling 83 121 system board connectors 74 81 locating parts 74 81 locations 74 81 memory module 89 127 replacing 103 system board components accessi...

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