Lenovo ThinkCentre M62z, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Page 4: ...ation on page 3 and Appendix A Notices on page 115 First Edition July 2012 Copyright Lenovo 2012 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software are 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 5: ...erations 54 Power On Password 54 Administrator Password 54 Hard Disk Password 54 Setting changing and deleting a password 54 Enabling or disabling a device 55 Selecting a startup device 55 Selecting a temporary startup device 55 Selecting or changing the startup device sequence 55 Enabling ErP compliance mode 56 Exiting the Setup Utility program 56 Chapter 7 Symptom to FRU Index 59 Hard disk drive...

Page 6: ...ing a battery 99 Replacing the power supply assembly 99 Removing the power supply assembly 99 Installing a power supply assembly 101 Replacing the LCD panel 103 Removing the LCD panel 103 Installing an LCD panel 104 Replacing the WIFI card 105 Removing the WIFI card 105 Installing the WIFI card 106 Installing a computer wall mount 107 Completing the FRU installation 107 Installing a computer cover...

Page 7: ...ons see Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs on page 71 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 book before performing any of the instructions Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant d exécuter les instructions Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom ...

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Page 9: ...hat 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 fr...

Page 10: ...re must be a complete circuit to cause electrical 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 ...

Page 11: ...ition Use a meter to measure third wire ground continuity for 0 1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and frame ground b The power cord should be the appropriate type as specified in the parts listings c Insulation must not be frayed or worn 4 Remove the cover 5 Check for any obvious alterations Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations 6 Check inside the unit for any obvious u...

Page 12: ...shells on these systems Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac operated computers Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician Safety notices multi lingual translations The caution and danger safety notices in this section are prov...

Page 13: ...mmended 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 Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as required by local ordinances or regulatio...

Page 14: ...e 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 1 2 8 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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Page 16: ... 18 kg 37 lbs 32 kg 70 5 lbs 55 kg 121 2 lbs 1 2 PERIGO 10 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 17: ... ou abrir tampas deste produto ou de dispositivos conectados Para Conectar Para Desconectar 1 DESLIGUE Tudo 2 Primeiramente conecte todos os cabos aos dispositivos 3 Conecte os cabos de sinal aos conectores 4 Conecte os cabos de alimentação às tomadas 5 LIGUE os dispositivos 1 DESLIGUE Tudo 2 Primeiramente remova os cabos de alimentação das tomadas 3 Remova os cabos de sinal dos conectores 4 Remov...

Page 18: ...ção a laser quando aberto Não olhe diretamente para o feixe a olho nu ou com instrumentos ópticos e evite exposição direta ao feixe 18 kg 37 lbs 32 kg 70 5 lbs 55 kg 121 2 lbs CUIDADO Utilize procedimentos de segurança para levantar equipamentos 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...

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Page 22: ...ilisez qu une seule main pour connecter ou déconnecter les câbles d interface Ne mettez jamais un équipement sous tension en cas d incendie ou d inondation ou en présence de dommages matériels Avant de retirer 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 ...

Page 23: ...inappropriée Ne pas la jeter à l eau l exposer à des températures supérieures à 100 C chercher à la réparer ou à la démonter Ne pas mettre la pile à la poubelle Pour la mise au rebut se reporter à la réglementation en vigueur 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 s...

Page 24: ...en anliegen Aus Sicherheitsgründen Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen Ferner keine Installations Wartungs oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen Die Signa...

Page 25: ...hiumbatterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der Teilenummer 45C1566 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 Die Batterie nicht mit Was...

Page 26: ...eben 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 1 2 20 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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Page 28: ...legare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l installazione la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra Collegare alle prese elettriche appropriate tutte le apparecchiature che verranno utilizzate per questo prodotto 22 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 29: ...ndo si sostituisce la batteria al litio utilizzare solo il Numero parte 45C1566 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 La batteria contiene litio e può esplodere se usata maneggiata o smaltita in modo non corretto Non ...

Page 30: ...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 scollegat...

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Page 32: ...ste producto durante una tormenta eléctrica Conecte todos los cables de alimentación a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas y conectadas a tierra Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas Siempre que sea posible utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay se...

Page 33: ...ya una batería de litio utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 45C1566 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 No debe Arrojarla al agua o sumergirl...

Page 34: ...dopte 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 Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo asegúrese de que todos los cables...

Page 35: ...ing 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 range 100 to 240 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage 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 To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools prog...

Page 36: ...sic computer settings such as muting the speakers adjusting the volume locking the computer operating system launching a program opening a Web page opening a file and so on You also can use the SimpleTap program to access the Lenovo App Shop from which you can download various applications and computer software To start the SimpleTap program do any of the following Click Start All Programs SimpleT...

Page 37: ...oubleshooting information Parts information Downloads and drivers Links to other useful sources of information To access this information go to http www lenovo com support Chapter 3 General information 31 ...

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Page 39: ... computer Look for 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 on page 33 If you do receive the correct response proceed to step 7 on page 33 6 Look at the following conditions and follow the instructions If you hear beep codes during POST go to Beep symptoms on page 59 If the...

Page 40: ...d identical 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 the operating system cont...

Page 41: ...omputer and to a working electrical outlet If your computer has a secondary power switch on the rear 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 power cord is correctly connected to the...

Page 42: ...tion about accessing and changing the BIOS settings refer to your Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 53 4 Go to the Troubleshooting on page 37 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are experiencing If the Troubleshooting information does not help you resolve a problem continue with the next step 5 Try using a previously captured configuration to see if a recent cha...

Page 43: ...n page 44 Option problems on page 47 Performance and lockup problems on page 48 Printer problems on page 49 Serial port problems on page 49 Software problems on page 50 USB problems on page 51 Audio problems Select your symptom from the following list No audio in Windows on page 37 An audio disc or AutoPlay enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a drive on page 38 Sound ...

Page 44: ...to a drive Symptom An audio disc or AutoPlay enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a drive Action See CD problems on page 38 Sound comes from one external speaker only Symptom Sound comes from one external speaker only Actions Ensure that the speaker cable is inserted completely into the connector on the computer Make sure the cable that attaches the left speaker to the...

Page 45: ... scratched or damaged Try inserting another disc that you know is good If you cannot read from a known good disc you might have a problem with your CD or DVD drive or the cabling to your CD or DVD drive Make sure that the power cable and signal cable are securely connected to the drive Unable to use a startable bootable recovery medium such as the Product Recovery CD to start your computer Symptom...

Page 46: ...or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Symptom No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie Actions Check the volume control settings on your computer and on your speakers Make sure that the disc surface is clean and not scratched Check all cable connections to and from the speakers Use the DVD menu for the video to select a different audio track If these actions do not correct th...

Page 47: ...tructions If you need technical assistance see Additional information resources on page 30 Keyboard mouse or pointing device problems Select your symptom from the following list All or some keys on the keyboard do not work on page 41 The mouse or pointing device does not work on page 42 The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse on page 42 The fingerprint reader does not work ...

Page 48: ...reen does not move smoothly with the mouse Action Erratic movement of the mouse pointer is generally caused by a buildup of dirt oils and other contaminants on the ball inside the mouse Clean the mouse The fingerprint reader does not work Symptom The fingerprint reader does not work Action The following could cause the fingerprint reader not to operate properly Not enrolling your fingerprint corre...

Page 49: ...r changing the settings might solve the problem If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic programs see Diagnostics on page 51 for instructions If you need technical assistance see Additional information resources on page 30 The monitor works when you turn on the computer but goes blank when you start some application programs Symptom The monitor works when you turn on the comp...

Page 50: ...t desk lighting or any equipment that produces magnetic fields further 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 apart 3 Turn on the monitor If these actions do not c...

Page 51: ...ake sure the switch port is also configured for full duplex Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance cause data loss or result in lost connections You have installed all networking software that is necessary for your network environment Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary networking software The adapter stops working for no apparent reason Symptom The adapter stops wor...

Page 52: ...yed For more information about the icon see the Help in Access Connections Check Network Name SSID and your encryption information Use Access Connections to verify this case sensitive information A wireless WAN problem Message Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in Power off and remove the WAN card Action Seek technical assistance for help to remove the unauthorized WAN card See Additional informatio...

Page 53: ...option is designed for your computer You followed the installation instructions supplied with the option and the installation instructions provided with your computer and all option files such as device drivers if required are installed correctly You have not loosened other installed options or cables If the option is an adapter you have provided enough hardware resources for the adapter to functi...

Page 54: ...operating system do the following 1 Click Start Computer 2 Right click your C drive entry and then click Properties The amount of free disk space is displayed Actions to free up disk space On the Windows 7 operating system do one or all of the following 1 Click Start Computer 2 Right click your C drive entry and then click Properties 3 Click Disk Cleanup 4 A list of unnecessary file categories is ...

Page 55: ...turned on and is online 2 Paper is loaded correctly 3 The printer signal cable is securely connected to the correct parallel serial or USB connector on the computer Note Non IEEE approved printer signal cables might cause unpredictable problems 1 Any device drivers and other software that came with the printer are correctly installed 2 You have assigned the printer port correctly in your operating...

Page 56: ...pdates available from the World Wide Web Software does not work as expected Symptom Software does not work as expected Actions Most software programs have built in help systems that provide instructions for most tasks If you are having difficulty performing a specific task within a software program refer to the help system for that program Help systems are typically accessible from a menu or butto...

Page 57: ... correct the problem run the diagnostic programs to test the USB connector see Diagnostics on page 51 for instructions If the USB device came with its own diagnostics run those diagnostics against the USB device If you need technical assistance see Additional information resources on page 30 Diagnostics The diagnostic program is used to test hardware components of your computer The diagnostic prog...

Page 58: ...tics for your computer To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the Windows 7 operating system click Start All Programs Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools System Health and Diagnostics Follow the instructions on the screen For additional information refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system Note If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program save and print ...

Page 59: ...ave changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit 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 foll...

Page 60: ...ation 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 Ad...

Page 61: ...ct USB Setup to enable or disable a USB device Select ATA Drive Setup to enable or disable an internal or external SATA device 4 Select the desired settings and press Enter 5 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 56 Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc or hard disk drive as ...

Page 62: ... following Pressing the power switch Enabling the wake up on alarm feature The wake up on alarm feature enables your computer to wake up at a set time To enable the wake up on alarm feature do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power Automatic Power On and press Enter 3 Select Wake Up on Alarm and press Enter Then follow the instructio...

Page 63: ... When the Reset Without Saving window shows select Yes and then press Enter to exit the Setup Utility program If you want to return to the default settings press F9 to load the default settings and then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program 57 ...

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Page 65: ...rror 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 startup drive is corrupted The drive must be formatted Do the following 1 Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard dis...

Page 66: ...tion 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 Error code POST Error Message Description Ac...

Page 67: ...not PXE from server 1 Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2 Ensure that network adapter is enabled for PXE 3 Network adapter Advise network administrator of new MAC address Computer will not perform a Wake On LAN if applicable 1 Check power supply and signal cable connections to network adapter 2 Ensure that the operating system settings are se...

Page 68: ...Power on indicator or hard disk drive in use light not on but computer works correctly 1 Power switch LED assembly 2 System Board Printer problems 1 Printer 2 System Board Program loads from the hard disk with a known good diagnostics diskette in the first 3 5 inch diskette drive 1 Run the Setup Utility program and check Startup sequence 2 Diskette Drive 3 Diskette Drive Cable 4 System Board 5 Pow...

Page 69: ...ernal 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 Diskette drive 3 Power on the computer to re test the system 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter If all devices and adapters have been removed and the problem continues replace the system board Chapter 7 Symptom t...

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Page 71: ...icator locations on page 65 shows the locations of the connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 Front connector control and indicator locations 1 Brightness up control computer mode 5 Headphone connector 2 Brightness down control computer mode 6 Power switch 3 USB connectors USB ports 1 to 3 7 Hard disk drive activity indicator 4 Microphone connector Copyright Leno...

Page 72: ...omputer Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer Figure 2 Rear connector locations 1 Power cord connector 4 Serial port 2 Ethernet connector 5 Optical drive 3 USB connectors USB ports 4 to 6 6 Integrated Kensington lock slot 66 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 73: ...Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page shows the locations of the major FRUs and CRUs in the computer To remove the computer cover see Removing the computer cover on page 72 Chapter 8 Locations 67 ...

Page 74: ... two screws Once the access panel is removed the specific CRU is visible Number FRU description Self service CRU Optional service CRU 1 System board shielding No No 2 Heat sink assembly No No 3 Microprocessor fan assembly No No 4 Power supply assembly No No 5 Hard disk drive No No 6 Optical drive No No 7 Main bracket No No 8 LCD panel No No 9 Front bezel No No 10 Internal speaker No No 11 Rear I O...

Page 75: ...rs on the system board 1 LCD panel connector 9 SATA power connector 2 Microprocessor fan connector 10 Rear I O connector 30 pin 3 Microprocessor fan connector 11 Rear I O connector 40 pin 4 Inverter connector 12 Mini PCI express card connector 5 Power supply connector 13 Internal speaker cable connector 6 Memory slots 2 14 Power switch cable connector 7 Battery 15 Microprocessor 8 SATA cable conne...

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Page 77: ...en 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 from the vertical otherwise the computer might be unstable and fall over Your computer also supports UL Underwriters Laboratories certified 100 mm 100 mm 3 94 inches 3 94 inches wall mounts For proper mounting use four screws of the following specific...

Page 78: ...ter cool before opening the computer cover This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover To remove the computer cover do the following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect all cables power cords and external options from your computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 3 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface Hold the sides of...

Page 79: ...ter See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 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 72 5 Remove the rear I O shielding See Removing the rear I O shielding on page 76...

Page 80: ...he five screws 1 that secure the system board shielding to the main bracket 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 74 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 81: ...s to the inverter 3 Install the inverter that was removed by reinstalling the two screws 4 Install the inverter shielding that was removed by inserting one end into the slots and reinstalling the screw Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 75 ...

Page 82: ...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 72 5 Locate the rear I O assembly on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 69 6 Remove the two screws that secure the rear I O shielding to the rear I O ...

Page 83: ...nd external options from your computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 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 72 5 Locate the hard disk drive See Locating m...

Page 84: ...ons from your computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 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 72 5 Attach the retention clip that you removed from the previ...

Page 85: ...ps 8 Install the five screws to secure the hard disk drive to the chassis 9 Go to Completing the FRU installation on page 107 Replacing the optical drive 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 replace the optical drive Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 79 ...

Page 86: ...ove the screw 1 that secures the optical drive to the main bracket and slide the optical drive out of the rail 7 Remove the retention clip from the optical drive by removing the two screws as shown in the following illustration Save the retention clip to use when you install the replacement optical drive Installing an optical drive To install an optical drive do the following 1 Turn off the comput...

Page 87: ...6 Align the optical drive in the drive bay and slide the optical drive into the rail until the optical drive clicks into position 7 Reinstall the screw 1 to secure the optical drive to the chassis 8 Go to Completing the FRU installation on page 107 Replacing the memory module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important Safety Information...

Page 88: ...Removing the computer cover on page 72 5 Locate the memory module on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 69 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 Disconnect all cables power cords and external opti...

Page 89: ...rocessor fan assembly Removing the microprocessor fan assembly To remove the microprocessor fan assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer 2 Disconnect all cables power cords and external options from your computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 3 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down ...

Page 90: ...ly to gain access to all the 11 screws that hold the LCD panel See Removing the optical drive on page 80 and Removing the rear I O assembly on page 93 10 Remove all the 11 screws that secure the main bracket to the front bezel 11 Remove the four screws that attach the LCD panel to the main bracket 84 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 91: ...processor 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 Connect the microprocessor fan assembly cables to the system board connectors 3 Route the microprocessor fan assembly cables so that they w...

Page 92: ... Completing the FRU installation on page 107 Replacing the microprocessor and heat sink assembly CAUTION The microprocessor and heat sink assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important Safety Information...

Page 93: ...oard shielding on page 73 6 Locate the microprocessor and heat sink assembly See Locating parts on the system board on page 69 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 2 and then fully remove screw 1 b Partially remove screw 3 fully remove screw 4 and then fully remove screw 3 8 Carefully l...

Page 94: ...atic protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted metal surface on the computer remove the microprocessor from the package 2 Align the microprocessor 1 with the socket note the alignment mark 2 and the position of the notches 3 and 4 carefully place the microprocessor on the socket and close the microprocessor bracket frame Note The microprocessor fits only one way on t...

Page 95: ...e heat sink assembly and apply new grease on the microprocessor 5 Align the heat sink assembly on top of the microprocessor and make sure the four screws in the heat sink align with the holes in the system board 6 Follow this sequence to install the four screws that secure the heat sink assembly to the system board Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 89 ...

Page 96: ...r and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important Safety Information on page 1 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 ...

Page 97: ...oard and install them in the same locations on the new system board Installing a system board To install a system board do the following 1 Install the new system board into the chassis and align the screw holes with those in the chassis 2 Insert and tighten the four screws 1 that secure the system board to the main bracket 3 Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board See Loc...

Page 98: ...speaker cables Disconnect the internal speaker cables from the system board 6 Remove the screw that secures 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 Disconnect all cables power cords and external options from your ...

Page 99: ...s and external options from your computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 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 72 5 Remove the rear I O shielding See Remo...

Page 100: ... 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 94 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 101: ...assembly locking tabs 2 snap into position 3 Install the two screws 1 that secure the rear I O assembly to the main bracket 4 Reinstall the rear I O shielding See Installing the rear I O shielding on page 76 5 Go to Completing the FRU installation on page 107 Replacing the inverter Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important Safety Infor...

Page 102: ...y 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 72 5 Remove the inverter shielding by removing the screw that secures the inverter shielding to the system board shielding 6 Disconnect the three inverter cables 7 Remove the two screws that secure the inverter to the system board shielding Remove t...

Page 103: ...all 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 2 Replace the inverter cover to the inverter Note The inverter cover only fits one way to the inverter 3 Install the two screws that secure the inverter to the system board shielding 4 Connect the three cables to the inverter 5 Install the ...

Page 104: ...n 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 72 5 Open the system board shielding See Opening the system board shielding on page 73 6 Locate the battery on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 69 7 Use on...

Page 105: ...nto the socket until it clicks into place Make sure that the battery clip holds the battery securely 8 Close the system board shielding See Closing the system board shielding on page 74 9 Go to Completing the FRU installation on page 107 Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached Hazardous voltage current...

Page 106: ... the computer cover on page 72 5 Disconnect the power supply assembly connector from the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 69 6 Remove the rear I O assembly See Removing the rear I O assembly on page 93 7 Remove the power connector bracket by removing the five screws 1 that secure it to the main bracket 8 Remove the power supply assembly cage by removing the four screws a...

Page 107: ...r supply assembly do the following 1 Install the new power supply assembly in the main bracket so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with the mounting studs in the main bracket 2 Install and tighten the three screws to secure the power supply assembly to the main bracket Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 101 ...

Page 108: ...4 Install and tighten the four screws that attach the power supply assembly cage to the power supply assembly 5 Route the power supply assembly cable and make sure the screw holes in the cable connector align with those in the cable connector cage 6 Install and tighten the five screws 1 that secure the power connector bracket to the main bracket 102 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 109: ...e computer 2 Disconnect all cables power cords and external options from your computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 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 pag...

Page 110: ...tem board See Removing the system board on page 90 14 Remove all 11 screws that secure the main bracket to the front bezel 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 2 Reinstall...

Page 111: ...install the optical drive See Installing an optical drive on page 80 10 Reinstall the hard disk drive See Installing a hard disk drive on page 78 11 Reinstall the rear I O assembly See Installing a rear I O assembly on page 94 12 Close the system board shielding See Closing the system board shielding on page 74 13 Reinstall the rear I O shielding See Installing the rear I O shielding on page 76 14...

Page 112: ...e the WIFI card See Locating parts on the system board on page 69 7 Remove the three screws that secure the WIFI card to the system board 8 Carefully pull the WIFI card out of the computer Installing the WIFI card To install a WIFI card do the following 1 Touch the static protective package that contains the new WIFI card to any unpainted metal surface on the computer and then remove the WIFI card...

Page 113: ...uter wall mount Note When installing a computer wall mount make sure that you leave at least a 60 mm 2 36 inches space between the wall and your computer for easy access to the connectors on the rear I O assembly Completing the FRU installation After replacing FRUs you need to install any removed parts replace the computer cover and reconnect any cables including telephone cords and power cords Al...

Page 114: ... the computer 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 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 66 3 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on ...

Page 115: ...ower the rear of the computer stand down until it is lying flat and parallel to the computer cover 6 Use a screwdriver to tighten the four screws until the screws stop turning Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 109 ...

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Page 117: ...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 Flash update procedures on page 111 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 installed in the computer the latest BIOS available for the compute...

Page 118: ...change without 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 wa...

Page 119: ...tion on page 107 12 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 Automatic configuration and power interface ACPI BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system the operating system is allowed to control the power management feat...

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Page 123: ... 30 locating components 67 looking up part numbers 1 65 68 N notice television output 116 notices 115 O Optional service CRUs 67 P part numbers 1 65 68 password Administrator 54 considerations 54 Power On Password 54 setting changing deleting 54 passwords using 53 physical specifications 29 Power On Password 54 R rear connectors 66 recovering a POST BIOS update failure 112 recovery boot block 112 ...

Page 124: ...ating flashing 111 112 trademarks 116 troubleshooting basic 35 troubleshooting diagnostics 35 U updating flashing the BIOS 111 updating flashing the BIOS 112 using passwords 53 Setup Utility 53 V viewing and changing settings 53 118 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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