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... 65 POST error codes 66 Miscellaneous error messages 67 Undetermined problems 69 Chapter 8. Diagnostic programs . . . 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 37 Lenovo Solution Center 37 Lenovo System Toolbox 38 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 38 PC-Doctor for DOS 38 Creating a diagnostic disc 39 ..., 7635, 7639, 8494, 8854, 9728, 9960, and 9965 71 Locating connectors on the front of the computer . 71 Locating connectors on the rear of the computer . 72 Removing the computer cover 73 Locating components 75 Locating parts on the system board 76 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . ...
... 65 POST error codes 66 Miscellaneous error messages 67 Undetermined problems 69 Chapter 8. Diagnostic programs . . . 37 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 37 Lenovo Solution Center 37 Lenovo System Toolbox 38 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 38 PC-Doctor for DOS 38 Creating a diagnostic disc 39 ..., 7635, 7639, 8494, 8854, 9728, 9960, and 9965 71 Locating connectors on the front of the computer . 71 Locating connectors on the rear of the computer . 72 Removing the computer cover 73 Locating components 75 Locating parts on the system board 76 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . ...
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..., 7354, 7357, 7360, 7483, 7582, 7627, 7630, 7638, 8910, and 9964 105 Locating connectors on the front of the computer 105 Locating connectors on the rear of the computer 106 Opening the computer cover 107 Accessing the system board components and drives 108 Locating components 109 Locating parts on the system board 110... 32 SP1 Recovery CD 514 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD . . 519 Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD 529 Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD . . 539 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
..., 7354, 7357, 7360, 7483, 7582, 7627, 7630, 7638, 8910, and 9964 105 Locating connectors on the front of the computer 105 Locating connectors on the rear of the computer 106 Opening the computer cover 107 Accessing the system board components and drives 108 Locating components 109 Locating parts on the system board 110... 32 SP1 Recovery CD 514 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD . . 519 Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD 529 Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD . . 539 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... in the European Union after June, 2006. If you have RoHS compliant parts. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkCentre® computer machine types listed on the front cover. This manual includes a complete FRU part number list for trained Service Providers who are not compliant originally... les instructions. Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom Typ "ACHTUNG" oder "VORSICHT" in this manual before June, 2006 are also available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Important safety information Be sure to read all ThinkCentre computers.
... in the European Union after June, 2006. If you have RoHS compliant parts. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkCentre® computer machine types listed on the front cover. This manual includes a complete FRU part number list for trained Service Providers who are not compliant originally... les instructions. Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom Typ "ACHTUNG" oder "VORSICHT" in this manual before June, 2006 are also available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Important safety information Be sure to read all ThinkCentre computers.
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... moving parts of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . • Do not wear loose clothing that can be familiar with before servicing a computer. Ensure you need to be trapped in your tool case away from all personnel, while you are too heavy for your eyes. • After service... electrical conductors. • Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 3
... moving parts of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it . • Do not wear loose clothing that can be familiar with before servicing a computer. Ensure you need to be trapped in your tool case away from all personnel, while you are too heavy for your eyes. • After service... electrical conductors. • Wear safety glasses when you are: hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 3
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...inspection guide The intent of steps presented in the parts listings. Check exterior covers for : a. b. Remove the cover. If your computer is the same as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of this inspection guide. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly...cord connection point on the frame can cause permanent damage to match the voltage provided in the country or region where the computer was originally purchased. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these conditions and the safety hazards they present...
...inspection guide The intent of steps presented in the parts listings. Check exterior covers for : a. b. Remove the cover. If your computer is the same as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of this inspection guide. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly...cord connection point on the frame can cause permanent damage to match the voltage provided in the country or region where the computer was originally purchased. A third-wire ground connector in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these conditions and the safety hazards they present...
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...product. • Avoid contact with . Check that meets the specific service requirement. Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective ...the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) 6 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they ...
...product. • Avoid contact with . Check that meets the specific service requirement. Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the ESD protective ...the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) 6 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure that the machine, the part, the work surface. Most clothing is a difference in protective packages until they ...
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... preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkCentre User Guide, which provides information about your computer. It requires no Internet access to all machine types supported by providing easy access to view the PDF file and you set up, use, and maintain your computer to help you ...publication, click Start ® All Programs ® Online Books ® Online Books, then double-click the publication for your computer. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you need to install a different language version of the Adobe Reader program rather than the version preinstalled on your...
... preinstalled on your computer contains the ThinkCentre User Guide, which provides information about your computer. It requires no Internet access to all machine types supported by providing easy access to view the PDF file and you set up, use, and maintain your computer to help you ...publication, click Start ® All Programs ® Online Books ® Online Books, then double-click the publication for your computer. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program helps you need to install a different language version of the Adobe Reader program rather than the version preinstalled on your...
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...system or the Windows XP operating system, click Start ® All Programs ® ThinkVantage ® Access Help. 30 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkVantage Productivity Center Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on . SimpleTap The SimpleTap program... point is only available on the desktop after you can download various applications and computer software. Access Help Note: The Access Help information system is available on computers with hints and tips for detailed information. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on certain models preinstalled...
...system or the Windows XP operating system, click Start ® All Programs ® ThinkVantage ® Access Help. 30 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual ThinkVantage Productivity Center Note: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available on . SimpleTap The SimpleTap program... point is only available on the desktop after you can download various applications and computer software. Access Help Note: The Access Help information system is available on computers with hints and tips for detailed information. See "Lenovo Solution Center" on certain models preinstalled...
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... Unit (CRU) installation or replacement instructions • Downloads and drivers • Parts information • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Links to -date information for your computer is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can find a particular word or phrase.
... Unit (CRU) installation or replacement instructions • Downloads and drivers • Parts information • Publications • Troubleshooting information • Links to -date information for your computer is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can find a particular word or phrase.
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...: 175mm (6.89 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.83 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.32 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.5 kg (16.53 lbs) 32 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Dimensions Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches) Height: 99 mm (3.9 inches) Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped..., 7244, 7347, 7355, 7358, 7373, 7484, 7571, 7628, 7635, 7639, 8494, 8854, 9728, 9960, and 9965. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
...: 175mm (6.89 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.83 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.32 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.5 kg (16.53 lbs) 32 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Dimensions Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches) Height: 99 mm (3.9 inches) Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped..., 7244, 7347, 7355, 7358, 7373, 7484, 7571, 7628, 7635, 7639, 8494, 8854, 9728, 9960, and 9965. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
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... installed on in another location. • If the SMC login prompt disappears before you log in the computer you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 35 Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or...
... installed on in another location. • If the SMC login prompt disappears before you log in the computer you cannot continue, replace the last device tested. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 35 Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or...
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... diagnostic program to test hardware components of your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get more information about your computer. For more information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the screen. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you speak to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection...
... diagnostic program to test hardware components of your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get more information about your computer. For more information about the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, see "Lenovo Solution Center" on the screen. The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you speak to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection...
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...and Recovery workspace, you are unable to the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program after using a rescue medium to recover the computer from gaining access to start the Windows operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you can run ...the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery help system. The Lenovo System Toolbox program works through the Windows operating system to enable you created. 38 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from...
...and Recovery workspace, you are unable to the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program after using a rescue medium to recover the computer from gaining access to start the Windows operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you can run ...the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery help system. The Lenovo System Toolbox program works through the Windows operating system to enable you created. 38 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from...
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... release the F12 key when turning on how to automatically run the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on the computer. Creating a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to automatically run the diagnostic tests. • Using the cursor movement keys,..., FAILED, ABORTED) are four ways to create a diagnostic disc with the diagnostic disc as an ISO image) of tests from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. To select one or more extensive set of tests than does Run Quick Test and takes longer to complete. • Press F5...
... release the F12 key when turning on how to automatically run the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on the computer. Creating a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to automatically run the diagnostic tests. • Using the cursor movement keys,..., FAILED, ABORTED) are four ways to create a diagnostic disc with the diagnostic disc as an ISO image) of tests from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. To select one or more extensive set of tests than does Run Quick Test and takes longer to complete. • Press F5...
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...the hard drive. • Destroys all copies of completion status. • Provides messages that warn the user about non-recoverable process. 40 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following : • Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR)...of the hard drive. • Provides an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of the FAT Table on the specified computer. - Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the >>. 4. The diagnostic error code is retrieved from CMOS and ...
...the hard drive. • Destroys all copies of completion status. • Provides messages that warn the user about non-recoverable process. 40 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following : • Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR)...of the hard drive. • Provides an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of the FAT Table on the specified computer. - Pressing the space bar again de-selects a test and removes the >>. 4. The diagnostic error code is retrieved from CMOS and ...
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...prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to view and change settings, see "Using passwords " on page 43. The keys used to your computer. Password considerations A password can set any combination of each screen. For security reasons, it is already on page 43. For more information...alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 43 To view or change the configuration settings of which operating system you type the correct password. However, the ...
...prevent unauthorized persons from gaining access to view and change settings, see "Using passwords " on page 43. The keys used to your computer. Password considerations A password can set any combination of each screen. For security reasons, it is already on page 43. For more information...alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 43 To view or change the configuration settings of which operating system you type the correct password. However, the ...
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...the keyboard. If both the Power-On Password and the Administrator Password are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. For computer models that do the following : Note: A password can type either password. Start the Setup Utility program. Enabling or disabling a device... 43. 2. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 43. 1. For more information, see "Password considerations" on page 43. 44 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility" on the right side of up to 64 (1 to the External SATA connector cannot ...
...the keyboard. If both the Power-On Password and the Administrator Password are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. For computer models that do the following : Note: A password can type either password. Start the Setup Utility program. Enabling or disabling a device... 43. 2. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 43. 1. For more information, see "Password considerations" on page 43. 44 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup Utility" on the right side of up to 64 (1 to the External SATA connector cannot ...
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...to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you do the following procedures to press Esc several times). Otherwise, your computer. 2. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start device. Turn off your changes will not be saved. Note: Selecting a startup device from the Setup...the disc, diskette, or hard disk drive as expected, use one of the screen. 3. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. 2. When the Startup Device menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change ...
...to return to the Setup Utility program menu (you do the following procedures to press Esc several times). Otherwise, your computer. 2. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start device. Turn off your changes will not be saved. Note: Selecting a startup device from the Setup...the disc, diskette, or hard disk drive as expected, use one of the screen. 3. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on the computer. 2. When the Startup Device menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change ...
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...network or storage administrator. Install an operating system on the boot drive. Replace the hard disk drive. If you are needed when servicing a computer. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 and I999030X) can use a remote hard disk drive accessed ...cause is defective. Press F1 to -FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. Verify that do the following procedures. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 47 Power Supply Problems If you log in the first part of F1 to establish a connection to back-up drive is ...
...network or storage administrator. Install an operating system on the boot drive. Replace the hard disk drive. If you are needed when servicing a computer. Hard disk drive boot error A hard disk drive boot error (error codes 1962 and I999030X) can use a remote hard disk drive accessed ...cause is defective. Press F1 to -FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. Verify that do the following procedures. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012 47 Power Supply Problems If you log in the first part of F1 to establish a connection to back-up drive is ...
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... to Save and exit. 3. Start the Setup Utility program and press F9 to load defaults and then press F10 to enable DDC 2. Symptom-to the computer. 2. Check and test mouse 3. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 2 short beeps CMOS setting error 1 long and 2 short beeps Monitor or video adapter...
... to Save and exit. 3. Start the Setup Utility program and press F9 to load defaults and then press F10 to enable DDC 2. Symptom-to the computer. 2. Check and test mouse 3. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 2 short beeps CMOS setting error 1 long and 2 short beeps Monitor or video adapter...