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...7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 67 Locations 67 Rear connectors 67 Computer components 68 System board connectors 68 Removing the computer cover 69 Removing and installing the front bezel . . . . . 70 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . . ... passwords 39 Password considerations 39 Power-On Password 40 Privileged Access Password 40 Setting, changing, and deleting a password . 40 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 Enabling or disabling a device 40 Selecting a startup device 41 Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . 41 Selecting or...
...7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 67 Locations 67 Rear connectors 67 Computer components 68 System board connectors 68 Removing the computer cover 69 Removing and installing the front bezel . . . . . 70 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . . ... passwords 39 Password considerations 39 Power-On Password 40 Privileged Access Password 40 Setting, changing, and deleting a password . 40 © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 Enabling or disabling a device 40 Selecting a startup device 41 Selecting a temporary startup device . . . . 41 Selecting or...
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... output notice 526 Trademarks 526 Index 527 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual 7303, 7306, 7408, 7487, 7506 and 7514 97 Locations 97 Rear connectors 97 Computer components 98 System board connectors 98 Opening the cover 99 Accessing system board components and drives 100 Replacing a memory module 100 Replacing the battery 101...
... output notice 526 Trademarks 526 Index 527 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual 7303, 7306, 7408, 7487, 7506 and 7514 97 Locations 97 Rear connectors 97 Computer components 98 System board connectors 98 Opening the cover 99 Accessing system board components and drives 100 Replacing a memory module 100 Replacing the battery 101...
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... book before June 2006 are not compliant originally, replacement parts can also © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 1 This manual includes a complete FRU part number listing for ThinkCentre® computers listed on the cover. Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of...is intended only for trained servicers who are not specific to -FRU Index and Additional Service Information chapters are familiar with Lenovo® computer products. If you have RoHS compliant parts. Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom Typ "ACHTUNG" oder "VORSICHT" in the...
... book before June 2006 are not compliant originally, replacement parts can also © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 1 This manual includes a complete FRU part number listing for ThinkCentre® computers listed on the cover. Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs RoHS, The Restriction of...is intended only for trained servicers who are not specific to -FRU Index and Additional Service Information chapters are familiar with Lenovo® computer products. If you have RoHS compliant parts. Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise vom Typ "ACHTUNG" oder "VORSICHT" in the...
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... a machine. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your eyes. • After service, reinstall all covers correctly before servicing a computer. Remember: Metal objects are not in a hazardous position. • Place removed covers and other parts in the installation and configuration procedures...twist when you are : hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 3 Ensure that is long, fasten it. • Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it...
... a machine. Lift by standing or by pushing up above your eyes. • After service, reinstall all covers correctly before servicing a computer. Remember: Metal objects are not in a hazardous position. • Place removed covers and other parts in the installation and configuration procedures...twist when you are : hammering, drilling soldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using solvents, or working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 3 Ensure that is long, fasten it. • Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it...
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...determine how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with the power off the computer. If your electrical outlet. If any unsafe conditions are present, you can continue without first correcting the problem...these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the computer. b. If your computer does not have verified that the voltage-selection switch is the same as it was in the country or region where...
...determine how serious the apparent hazard could be frayed or worn. 4. Remove the cover. Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with the power off the computer. If your electrical outlet. If any unsafe conditions are present, you can continue without first correcting the problem...these conditions and the safety hazards they present: • Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the computer. b. If your computer does not have verified that the voltage-selection switch is the same as it was in the country or region where...
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... requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. The mat is a difference in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) ..., such as to the safety of a grounded work mat to any obvious alterations. Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the power-supply cover fasteners...
... requirements Electrical grounding of the ac plug on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your skin to eliminate static on ac-operated computers. The mat is a difference in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) ..., such as to the safety of a grounded work mat to any obvious alterations. Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be verified by equalizing the charge so that the power-supply cover fasteners...
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The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is preinstalled on most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web. Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most ThinkCentre products...get repair service or other useful sources of the computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program also contains information to all machine types © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 29 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program Use the ThinkVantage®...
The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is preinstalled on most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web. Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most ThinkCentre products...get repair service or other useful sources of the computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program also contains information to all machine types © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 29 Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program Use the ThinkVantage®...
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... setting: 230 V ac Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.8 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.3 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) Types...
... setting: 230 V ac Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.8 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.3 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) Types...
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... with that the latest level of the problem: 1. If possible, have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or a main menu on .... 4. Run the Diagnostic programs. See Chapter 5 "Diagnostics" on the display. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 33 Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Chapter 4. General Checkout Attention The drives in problem determination. Before replacing any FRUs,...
... with that the latest level of the problem: 1. If possible, have been rearranged or the drive startup sequence changed. Power-on the computer. • Look for displayed error codes • Listen for beep codes • Look for readable instructions or a main menu on .... 4. Run the Diagnostic programs. See Chapter 5 "Diagnostics" on the display. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 33 Power-off the computer and all cables and power cords. 3. Chapter 4. General Checkout Attention The drives in problem determination. Before replacing any FRUs,...
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... has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. Select the diagnostic test you turn off the computer. 2. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox is running the diagnostic program, refer to a Lenovo technical support representative. To run diagnostics from http://www.lenovo.com/support/. 2. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start ® All Programs ®...
... has not been successful in isolating a possible problem. Select the diagnostic test you turn off the computer. 2. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox is running the diagnostic program, refer to a Lenovo technical support representative. To run diagnostics from http://www.lenovo.com/support/. 2. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start ® All Programs ®...
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.... Running tests There are unable to start , you want to automatically run . Restart the computer. Note: If the diagnostic program does not start the Windows operating system or if Lenovo System Toolbox and PC-Doctor for Windows PE have your optical drive set of the diagnostic program...DVD image To create a diagnostic CD/DVD image, download a self-starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as a startable device. Make sure the computer is used to back up to navigate within a test category, and then press Enter. Select the diagnostic test you might not have not been ...
.... Running tests There are unable to start , you want to automatically run . Restart the computer. Note: If the diagnostic program does not start the Windows operating system or if Lenovo System Toolbox and PC-Doctor for Windows PE have your optical drive set of the diagnostic program...DVD image To create a diagnostic CD/DVD image, download a self-starting bootable CD/DVD image (known as a startable device. Make sure the computer is used to back up to navigate within a test category, and then press Enter. Select the diagnostic test you might not have not been ...
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... >>. 4. Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are displayed in the field beside the test description and in the test log. Diagnostics were run on the specified computer. - The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that this is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format. • ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check...
... >>. 4. Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are displayed in the field beside the test description and in the test log. Diagnostics were run on the specified computer. - The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that this is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format. • ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check...
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...F1 key rather than leaving it is not displayed until you are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 39 Press and hold the F1 key then turn off the computer. 2. Password considerations A password can set , the Setup Utility program menu is recommended to use ... are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using . To view or change the configuration settings of the computer, regardless of passwords are available: • Power-On Password • Privileged Access Password You do the following sections. Viewing and changing...
...F1 key rather than leaving it is not displayed until you are not case sensitive © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 39 Press and hold the F1 key then turn off the computer. 2. Password considerations A password can set , the Setup Utility program menu is recommended to use ... are using a USB keyboard and the Setup Utility program does not display using . To view or change the configuration settings of the computer, regardless of passwords are available: • Power-On Password • Privileged Access Password You do the following sections. Viewing and changing...
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...password prompt is displayed each time you might want to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit or Discard Changes. To set , the computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in the system configuration. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 39. 2. ... • Be significantly different from changing configuration settings. Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on the right side of several computers, you try to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit ® Save Changes and Exit. See "Starting the Setup Utility program"...
...password prompt is displayed each time you might want to save the settings, select Discard Changes and Exit or Discard Changes. To set , the computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in the system configuration. See "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 39. 2. ... • Be significantly different from changing configuration settings. Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on the right side of several computers, you try to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit ® Save Changes and Exit. See "Starting the Setup Utility program"...
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...Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence. 5. Using the Setup Utility 41 4. Selecting a startup device If your computer performance might have changed these settings and want to begin. Note: Not all discs, hard disk drives, and diskettes are using a USB ...Discard Changes and Exit. Chapter 6. If you have to the Setup Utility program menu (you select Set Defaults and are sure your computer. 2. If you want to return to the default settings, select Load Optimal Settings from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing...
...Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence. 5. Using the Setup Utility 41 4. Selecting a startup device If your computer performance might have changed these settings and want to begin. Note: Not all discs, hard disk drives, and diskettes are using a USB ...Discard Changes and Exit. Chapter 6. If you have to the Setup Utility program menu (you select Set Defaults and are sure your computer. 2. If you want to return to the default settings, select Load Optimal Settings from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing...
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... receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in the boot sequence. Notes: • If you have available when servicing a computer. Attempt to correct the problem using this index. Check/Verify Check the following : 1. Check the power-on page 65. Symptom-to-FRU Index The...POST error message first. • If you are unable to back-up drive is corrupted. No operating system installed on Switch © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 43 FRU/Action Reseat connectors Power Cord Power-on the boot drive. Error The start -up drive is not in the boot ...
... receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in the boot sequence. Notes: • If you have available when servicing a computer. Attempt to correct the problem using this index. Check/Verify Check the following : 1. Check the power-on page 65. Symptom-to-FRU Index The...POST error message first. • If you are unable to back-up drive is corrupted. No operating system installed on Switch © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 43 FRU/Action Reseat connectors Power Cord Power-on the boot drive. Error The start -up drive is not in the boot ...
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... page 522. 3. POST error codes Each time you turn on page 39. 2. When you correct the cause of CMOS is properly connected to the computer. 2. The computer loads the default configuration settings. Replace the system board. Make sure the monitor is incorrect. Make sure the keyboard is called the Power-On Self...
... page 522. 3. POST error codes Each time you turn on page 39. 2. When you correct the cause of CMOS is properly connected to the computer. 2. The computer loads the default configuration settings. Replace the system board. Make sure the monitor is incorrect. Make sure the keyboard is called the Power-On Self...
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... Esc skips the full memory test Cannot find a suitable boot device. Make sure the hard disk drive is properly connected to the computer. Cannot initialize the keyboard. The BIOS was unable to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller or the drive. Power Switch ... See "Hard disk drive boot error" on page 43. Symptom-to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Computer will not power-off. This information gives specifics about the type and location of new MAC address) Chapter 7. Riser card, if installed 1. POST ...
... Esc skips the full memory test Cannot find a suitable boot device. Make sure the hard disk drive is properly connected to the computer. Cannot initialize the keyboard. The BIOS was unable to find or initialize the hard disk drive controller or the drive. Power Switch ... See "Hard disk drive boot error" on page 43. Symptom-to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Computer will not power-off. This information gives specifics about the type and location of new MAC address) Chapter 7. Riser card, if installed 1. POST ...
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...Drive Cable 3. Diskette Drive 2. Display 2. Check power supply and signal cable connections to right of new MAC address) Dead computer. System Board No power or fan not running 1. Printer 2. System Board 64 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Diskette Drive Cable Blank...memory size during POST 1. System Board Printer problems 1. Ensure network administrator is enabled in -use light remains on , but computer works correctly 1. Network adapter (advise network administrator of characters and color bars 1. Diskette Drive 2. Network Adapter Intensity or color...
...Drive Cable 3. Diskette Drive 2. Display 2. Check power supply and signal cable connections to right of new MAC address) Dead computer. System Board No power or fan not running 1. Printer 2. System Board 64 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Diskette Drive Cable Blank...memory size during POST 1. System Board Printer problems 1. Ensure network administrator is enabled in -use light remains on , but computer works correctly 1. Network adapter (advise network administrator of characters and color bars 1. Diskette Drive 2. Network Adapter Intensity or color...
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...status Serial or parallel port device failure (system board port) 1. Cable 4. Cable 4. Keyboard Cable 3. System Board Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Power-off the...65 Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. System Board 5. a. Any adapters c. Extended video memory e. First device - Hard disk drive RPL computer does not RPL from its own hard 1. Alternate Adapter 5. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Message/Symptom FRU/Action Program loads from ...
...status Serial or parallel port device failure (system board port) 1. Cable 4. Cable 4. Keyboard Cable 3. System Board Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk drive, make sure that the hard disk drive is jumpered as a slave. 1. Power-off the...65 Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. System Board 5. a. Any adapters c. Extended video memory e. First device - Hard disk drive RPL computer does not RPL from its own hard 1. Alternate Adapter 5. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Message/Symptom FRU/Action Program loads from ...