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LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No... 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 77. GS-35F-05925. Third Edition (October 2009) © Copyright...
LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ″GSA″ contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No... 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 77. GS-35F-05925. Third Edition (October 2009) © Copyright...
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... and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for this safety information reduces the risk of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you no longer have a copy of personal injury and or damage to your product. Refer to read and understand all the ...related safety information for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this product. If you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Copyright Lenovo 2009 v
... and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for this safety information reduces the risk of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you no longer have a copy of personal injury and or damage to your product. Refer to read and understand all the ...related safety information for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this product. If you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Copyright Lenovo 2009 v
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...-core processor v Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor v Intel Core 2 Quad processor v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Supports up to two double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) Internal drives v Diskette drive or card reader (varies by model type...Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card for a discrete graphics card © Copyright Lenovo 2009 1 This section provides an overview of models. For information about your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. Product overview ...
...-core processor v Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor v Intel Core 2 Quad processor v Internal cache (size varies by model type) Memory v Supports up to two double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) Internal drives v Diskette drive or card reader (varies by model type...Attachment (SATA) internal hard disk drive v Optical drive Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card for a discrete graphics card © Copyright Lenovo 2009 1 This section provides an overview of models. For information about your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. Product overview ...
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... with manual voltage-selection switch v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply v 320-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
... with manual voltage-selection switch v 280-watt auto-sensing power supply v 320-watt auto-sensing power supply (some models) v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support
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..., Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with fingerprint reader (some models) v USB switch on page 5. Chapter 1. Corrections and additions to this publication goes...; Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows Vista® v Microsoft Windows XP Professional (preinstalled through downgrade rights in features, and other support programs are subject to change. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this list are ...
..., Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows Vista Business, or Windows Vista Ultimate) Operating systems, certified or tested for compatibility1 (varies by Lenovo as compatible with fingerprint reader (some models) v USB switch on page 5. Chapter 1. Corrections and additions to this publication goes...; Windows® 7 v Microsoft Windows Vista® v Microsoft Windows XP Professional (preinstalled through downgrade rights in features, and other support programs are subject to change. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this list are ...
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...computer problems, get familiar with antivirus software that can cause hardware failures. See "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 73 for more information about your power...Antivirus software Your computer comes with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about updating your ThinkCentre® computer. For more information. See "Access Help"...and the Lenovo Web site. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that support this ...
...computer problems, get familiar with antivirus software that can cause hardware failures. See "PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery" on page 73 for more information about your power...Antivirus software Your computer comes with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about updating your ThinkCentre® computer. For more information. See "Access Help"...and the Lenovo Web site. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that support this ...
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... metal surface. When installing or replacing an option, use these precautions to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Use only computer parts provided by the edges. The precautions and guidelines will help you , can expand the capabilities of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to avoid static-electricity damage: v Limit your body...
... metal surface. When installing or replacing an option, use these precautions to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Use only computer parts provided by the edges. The precautions and guidelines will help you , can expand the capabilities of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to avoid static-electricity damage: v Limit your body...
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... external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors on the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the computer. Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. To obtain a copy of...
... external option, see "Locating connectors on the front of your computer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors on the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the computer. Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. To obtain a copy of...
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... devices" on page 13 before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. At the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 14. 2. Remove the new PCI card from...
... devices" on page 13 before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. At the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 14. 2. Remove the new PCI card from...
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... side. 2. Closing the card latch What to "Completing the parts replacement" on how to a maximum of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 46. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 11. Remove any parts that... a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs in any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that might prevent access to the appropriate section. Remove the computer cover. See "Locating parts on the system board" on...
... side. 2. Closing the card latch What to "Completing the parts replacement" on how to a maximum of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 46. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 11. Remove any parts that... a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR2 DIMMs in any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that might prevent access to the appropriate section. Remove the computer cover. See "Locating parts on the system board" on...
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Installing options and replacing hardware 23 Chapter 2. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 16. If there is a metal static shield installed in the drive bay, pull the metal static ...shield outwards to install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2. To install a drive in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that ...
Installing options and replacing hardware 23 Chapter 2. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 16. If there is a metal static shield installed in the drive bay, pull the metal static ...shield outwards to install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2. To install a drive in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that ...
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... power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the power supply assembly is the correct replacement. To obtain a copy of the chassis that secure the power...-selection switch of the new power supply assembly to match the voltage available at the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on its side and remove the four screws at your local country or region ...
... power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the power supply assembly is the correct replacement. To obtain a copy of the chassis that secure the power...-selection switch of the new power supply assembly to match the voltage available at the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on its side and remove the four screws at your local country or region ...
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...7. Reconnect the power supply assembly connectors to secure the power supply assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to each of the drives. 10. Disconnect the heat sink and fan...computer cover" on page 11. 4. Go to let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any repair before removing the computer cover. Installing options and replacing hardware ...
...7. Reconnect the power supply assembly connectors to secure the power supply assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to each of the drives. 10. Disconnect the heat sink and fan...computer cover" on page 11. 4. Go to let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any repair before removing the computer cover. Installing options and replacing hardware ...
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...the system board. 10. Connect the new heat sink and fan assembly cable to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the system board. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the microprocessor fan connector on its side for easier access to ... five minutes to the system board. See "Removing the computer cover" on its side so that the thermal grease does not come in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that may prevent your computer. Lay the computer on page 14. 2. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Installing...
...the system board. 10. Connect the new heat sink and fan assembly cable to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the system board. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the microprocessor fan connector on its side for easier access to ... five minutes to the system board. See "Removing the computer cover" on its side so that the thermal grease does not come in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that may prevent your computer. Lay the computer on page 14. 2. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. Installing...
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... drive 5. See "Drive specifications" on page 51. The set of Product Recovery discs enables you also receive a set of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the factory default settings. For more information on recovering factory-installed software, refer to... the primary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer.
... drive 5. See "Drive specifications" on page 51. The set of Product Recovery discs enables you also receive a set of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the factory default settings. For more information on recovering factory-installed software, refer to... the primary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer.
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...the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into position. Note: There are aligned when the hard disk drive is in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with a secondary hard disk drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary hard disk drive. To obtain a ...cage pivot pin with the hard disk drive cage 13. Figure 21. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety...
...the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into position. Note: There are aligned when the hard disk drive is in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with a secondary hard disk drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary hard disk drive. To obtain a ...cage pivot pin with the hard disk drive cage 13. Figure 21. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety...
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...Replacing the optical drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the hard disk drive cage is secured in the chassis. To replace the optical drive: 1. See "Removing...and the power cable from the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the rear of the new hard disk drive. 12. Remove the front bezel. Figure 24. Connect the signal and power cables to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 16. 3....
...Replacing the optical drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the hard disk drive cage is secured in the chassis. To replace the optical drive: 1. See "Removing...and the power cable from the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the rear of the new hard disk drive. 12. Remove the front bezel. Figure 24. Connect the signal and power cables to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 16. 3....
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To replace the diskette drive: 1. Installing options and replacing hardware 39 To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to replace the diskette drive. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 16. 3. Disconnect the signal ... before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer might have a diskette drive or a card reader installed. This section provides instructions on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Depending on your model type, your computer. Remove the front...
To replace the diskette drive: 1. Installing options and replacing hardware 39 To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to replace the diskette drive. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 16. 3. Disconnect the signal ... before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer might have a diskette drive or a card reader installed. This section provides instructions on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Depending on your model type, your computer. Remove the front...
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... the signal cable and the power cable to replace the front fan assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on a new diskette drive. To replace the front fan assembly: 1. See "Locating parts...fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer might have a front fan assembly installed. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing...
... the signal cable and the power cable to replace the front fan assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on a new diskette drive. To replace the front fan assembly: 1. See "Locating parts...fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer might have a front fan assembly installed. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing...
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... "Completing the parts replacement" on page 10. 3. To obtain a copy of the rubber mounts until the front fan assembly is in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in place. Locate ...the rear fan assembly. See "Locating components" on page 46. Pull on the tips of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the power fan connector on page 11. 42 User Guide Remove the ...
... "Completing the parts replacement" on page 10. 3. To obtain a copy of the rubber mounts until the front fan assembly is in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in place. Locate ...the rear fan assembly. See "Locating components" on page 46. Pull on the tips of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the power fan connector on page 11. 42 User Guide Remove the ...