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..., help, and service 61 Information resources 61 Online Books folder 61 ThinkVantage Productivity Center 61 Lenovo Welcome 62 Access Help 62 Safety and Warranty 62 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 62 Help and service 63 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs 63 Calling...hardware . . . . 11 Installing external options 12 Opening the computer cover 12 Accessing the system board components and drives 14 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 14 Installing or replacing an adapter card . . . . 16 Installing internal drives 18 Replacing the hard disk drive 22 ...
..., help, and service 61 Information resources 61 Online Books folder 61 ThinkVantage Productivity Center 61 Lenovo Welcome 62 Access Help 62 Safety and Warranty 62 Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 62 Help and service 63 Using the documentation and diagnostic programs 63 Calling...hardware . . . . 11 Installing external options 12 Opening the computer cover 12 Accessing the system board components and drives 14 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 14 Installing or replacing an adapter card . . . . 16 Installing internal drives 18 Replacing the hard disk drive 22 ...
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... install or replace any option, be sure to four DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules) v Flash memory for discrete graphics card © Copyright Lenovo 2009 1 Chapter 1. This section provides an overview of models. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility...," on the system board for system programs (varies by model type) Memory v Supports up to read and understand the "Important safety...
... install or replace any option, be sure to four DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules) v Flash memory for discrete graphics card © Copyright Lenovo 2009 1 Chapter 1. This section provides an overview of models. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility...," on the system board for system programs (varies by model type) Memory v Supports up to read and understand the "Important safety...
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Figure 3. Locating components To open the computer cover, see "Opening the computer cover" on page 12. Product overview 9 Component locations 1 Hard disk drive (some models) 2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan assembly 3 Internal speaker (some models) 4 Optical drive 5 Memory slots (4) 6 Power supply assembly Chapter 1. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer.
Figure 3. Locating components To open the computer cover, see "Opening the computer cover" on page 12. Product overview 9 Component locations 1 Hard disk drive (some models) 2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan assembly 3 Internal speaker (some models) 4 Optical drive 5 Memory slots (4) 6 Power supply assembly Chapter 1. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer.
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... speaker connector 5 Cover presence switch (also called Intrusion switch) connector 6 Microprocessor fan connector 7 Thermal sensor connector 8 Microprocessor 9 4-pin power connector 10 Front panel connector 11 Memory slots (4) 12 24-pin power connector 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 14 Front audio connector 15 SATA connectors (2) 16 System fan connector 17 Front USB connector...
... speaker connector 5 Cover presence switch (also called Intrusion switch) connector 6 Microprocessor fan connector 7 Thermal sensor connector 8 Microprocessor 9 4-pin power connector 10 Front panel connector 11 Memory slots (4) 12 24-pin power connector 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 14 Front audio connector 15 SATA connectors (2) 16 System fan connector 17 Front USB connector...
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...other computer components carefully. When you . Handle adapter cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 11 To obtain a copy of your movement. Chapter 2. Movement can expand the capabilities of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to build up around you... handle parts and other metal surface. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with the option. v Do not place the part on it directly in the package and your...
...other computer components carefully. When you . Handle adapter cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 11 To obtain a copy of your movement. Chapter 2. Movement can expand the capabilities of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to build up around you... handle parts and other metal surface. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with the option. v Do not place the part on it directly in the package and your...
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...position before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any cables that provide up to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 14 User Guide This section provides instructions on page 12....drives: 1. Pivoting the optical drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer. Figure 6. See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on how to install or replace a memory module. Accessing the system board components and drives This section provides ...
...position before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any cables that provide up to : http://www.lenovo.com/support 14 User Guide This section provides instructions on page 12....drives: 1. Pivoting the optical drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer. Figure 6. See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on how to install or replace a memory module. Accessing the system board components and drives This section provides ...
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... "Opening the computer cover" on page 14. 3. Opening the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Removing the old memory module Chapter 2. Pivot the optical drive bay assembly upward to a maximum of 8 GB. Open the retaining clips...
... "Opening the computer cover" on page 14. 3. Opening the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Removing the old memory module Chapter 2. Pivot the optical drive bay assembly upward to a maximum of 8 GB. Open the retaining clips...
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6. Figure 9. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the appropriate section. Installing the memory module What to do next: v To work with another option, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to "Completing the parts replacement" ...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 notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with your computer. Make sure that came with the slot key 2 on page 35...
6. Figure 9. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the appropriate section. Installing the memory module What to do next: v To work with another option, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to "Completing the parts replacement" ...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 notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with your computer. Make sure that came with the slot key 2 on page 35...
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... 14. 3. Open the computer cover. Figure 21. Go to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that maintains the date, time, and settings for...
... 14. 3. Open the computer cover. Figure 21. Go to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that maintains the date, time, and settings for...
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...press Y. 6. Type in the seven character serial number of the diagnostics program to support systems without a diskette drive from: http://www.lenovo.com Updating (flashing) BIOS from the operating system. System BIOS program updates are available as an ISO image) of your keyboard that...on again. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to recover from your computer. The update begins. 4. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to the POST/BIOS. BIOS is a layer of software that is a set as flash memory). Instructions for ...
...press Y. 6. Type in the seven character serial number of the diagnostics program to support systems without a diskette drive from: http://www.lenovo.com Updating (flashing) BIOS from the operating system. System BIOS program updates are available as an ISO image) of your keyboard that...on again. Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to recover from your computer. The update begins. 4. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to the POST/BIOS. BIOS is a layer of software that is a set as flash memory). Instructions for ...
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... 14 security features 36 internal drives 1 K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 34 L Lenovo System Toolbox 57 Lenovo Web site 62 Lenovo Welcome 62 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 42 memory module installing 14 system board 14 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 58 non-optical 59 optical mouse 58 mouse connector 8 mouse, replacing 34 N non...
... 14 security features 36 internal drives 1 K keyboard connector 8 keyboard, replacing 34 L Lenovo System Toolbox 57 Lenovo Web site 62 Lenovo Welcome 62 locating components 9 M media, creating and using rescue 42 memory module installing 14 system board 14 Microphone connector 8 mouse cleaning 58 non-optical 59 optical mouse 58 mouse connector 8 mouse, replacing 34 N non...
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static-sensitive devices, handling 11 system management 2 programs 51 system board components, accessing 14 connectors 10 locating parts 10 location 10 memory module 14 T television output notice 66 temporary startup device 49 ThinkVantage productivity center 61 trademarks 66 troubleshooting, basic 55 troubleshooting, diagnostics 55 U updating (flashing) BIOS ... using 43 rescue media, creating and 42 Setup Utility 47 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47 W warranty information 62 Web site, Lenovo 62 workspace, backup and recovery 41 Index 69
static-sensitive devices, handling 11 system management 2 programs 51 system board components, accessing 14 connectors 10 locating parts 10 location 10 memory module 14 T television output notice 66 temporary startup device 49 ThinkVantage productivity center 61 trademarks 66 troubleshooting, basic 55 troubleshooting, diagnostics 55 U updating (flashing) BIOS ... using 43 rescue media, creating and 42 Setup Utility 47 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47 W warranty information 62 Web site, Lenovo 62 workspace, backup and recovery 41 Index 69