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ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 7258, 7259, 7260, 7267, 7268, 7269, 7270, 7279, 7280, 7290, 7296, 7297, 7298, 7303, 7304, 7306, 7307, 7408, 7413, 7487, 7491, 7506, 7508, 7514, 7843, and 7847
ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 7258, 7259, 7260, 7267, 7268, 7269, 7270, 7279, 7280, 7290, 7296, 7297, 7298, 7303, 7304, 7306, 7307, 7408, 7413, 7487, 7491, 7506, 7508, 7514, 7843, and 7847
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ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 7258, 7259, 7260, 7267, 7268, 7269, 7270, 7279, 7280, 7290, 7296, 7297, 7298, 7303, 7304, 7306, 7307, 7408, 7413, 7487, 7491, 7506, 7508, 7514, 7843, and 7847
ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 7258, 7259, 7260, 7267, 7268, 7269, 7270, 7279, 7280, 7290, 7296, 7297, 7298, 7303, 7304, 7306, 7307, 7408, 7413, 7487, 7491, 7506, 7508, 7514, 7843, and 7847
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...3. General information. . . . 29 The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program . . 29 Additional information resources 29 Specifications 29 Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 . . . 30 Types 7259, 7267, 7269, 7279, 7297, 7303, 7306, 7487, 7506, and 7514 30 Chapter 4....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 ...
...3. General information. . . . 29 The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program . . 29 Additional information resources 29 Specifications 29 Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 . . . 30 Types 7259, 7267, 7269, 7279, 7297, 7303, 7306, 7487, 7506, and 7514 30 Chapter 4....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 ...
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Notices 525 Television 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 ... Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS 523 Automatic Power-On features 523 Appendix A. FRU lists 121 Overall: MT 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 . . . . 121 Mechanical FRUs 147 Keyboard and Mouse 158 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 201 Power Cords 209 Recovery discs 221...
Notices 525 Television 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 ... Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS 523 Automatic Power-On features 523 Appendix A. FRU lists 121 Overall: MT 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508 . . . . 121 Mechanical FRUs 147 Keyboard and Mouse 158 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 201 Power Cords 209 Recovery discs 221...
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... range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50/60 Hz Voltage switch 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. Environment • Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°... as shipped: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) Types 7259, 7267, 7269, 7279, 7297, 7303, 7306, 7487, 7506, and 7514 This section lists the physical specifications. 30 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
... range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50/60 Hz Voltage switch 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. Environment • Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°... as shipped: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) Types 7259, 7267, 7269, 7279, 7297, 7303, 7306, 7487, 7506, and 7514 This section lists the physical specifications. 30 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... line-out connector 12 Audio line-in connector 13 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 14 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 67 Rear connectors The following illustrations help you replace any FRU, read "Important Safety Information" on the rear of the computer. Replacing FRUs...
... line-out connector 12 Audio line-in connector 13 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 14 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 67 Rear connectors The following illustrations help you replace any FRU, read "Important Safety Information" on the rear of the computer. Replacing FRUs...
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Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. Remove any media from electrical outlets. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 69 To remove the computer cover: 1. 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor fan connector 3 Memory slots (2) 4 Thermal sensor connector 5 Diskette drive connector 6 24-...
Unplug all attached devices and the computer. 2. Remove any media from electrical outlets. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 69 To remove the computer cover: 1. 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor fan connector 3 Memory slots (2) 4 Thermal sensor connector 5 Diskette drive connector 6 24-...
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...://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 69. Chapter 8. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no servicable parts inside any component that was included with the corresponding holes in the ThinkCentre Safety and... Warranty Guide that has this label attached. Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Never remove the cover on page 95. Attention Do not open your computer. 3. There are present inside these components. Remove the computer cover. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298...
...://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 69. Chapter 8. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are no servicable parts inside any component that was included with the corresponding holes in the ThinkCentre Safety and... Warranty Guide that has this label attached. Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Never remove the cover on page 95. Attention Do not open your computer. 3. There are present inside these components. Remove the computer cover. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298...
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...and out of the chassis. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 73 The procedure varies depending upon the machine type....it is required. The failing system board must be returned with the alignment keys 2 of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to access the microprocessor. Grasp the microprocessor on how to help...cables. Release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and open the retainer to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: When replacing the system board a new retention module for your machine ...
...and out of the chassis. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 73 The procedure varies depending upon the machine type....it is required. The failing system board must be returned with the alignment keys 2 of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to access the microprocessor. Grasp the microprocessor on how to help...cables. Release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and open the retainer to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: When replacing the system board a new retention module for your machine ...
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... four screws from the microprocessor. Go to the system board. Notes: a. Remove the computer cover. Chapter 8. 1. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 75 Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the heat sink and fan assembly. 6. Remove the four...
... four screws from the microprocessor. Go to the system board. Notes: a. Remove the computer cover. Chapter 8. 1. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 75 Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the heat sink and fan assembly. 6. Remove the four...
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Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the new system board. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the microprocessor. Notes: a. Note: Touch only the sides of the socket. Chapter 8. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 7. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 77 Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor.
Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the new system board. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the microprocessor. Notes: a. Note: Touch only the sides of the socket. Chapter 8. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 7. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 77 Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor.
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..., it helps to remove and replace a memory module. 1. Chapter 8. See the system board illustration for your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the system board. Locate the memory module connectors. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296..., 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 79 Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This provides instructions on page 68. 16. If you are replacing an old memory...
..., it helps to remove and replace a memory module. 1. Chapter 8. See the system board illustration for your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the system board. Locate the memory module connectors. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296..., 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 79 Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This provides instructions on page 68. 16. If you are replacing an old memory...
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... adapter card from the adapter card slot. b. Install the adapter card into the adapter card slot. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 81 Notes: a. Chapter 8.
... adapter card from the adapter card slot. b. Install the adapter card into the adapter card slot. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 81 Notes: a. Chapter 8.
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... the bottom of the bracket enough to remove hard disk drive from the hard disk drive. 7. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 83 Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by flexing the sides of the hard disk drive...
... the bottom of the bracket enough to remove hard disk drive from the hard disk drive. 7. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 83 Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by flexing the sides of the hard disk drive...
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... is installed, a set of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory. To replace the secondary hard disk drive: 1. Locate the secondary hard disk drive 5 . 3. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491... one on page 69. 2. 10. Chapter 8. The set of Product Recovery discs enable the contents of the hard disk to be restored to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Important When a new hard disk drive is in the User Guide.
... is installed, a set of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory. To replace the secondary hard disk drive: 1. Locate the secondary hard disk drive 5 . 3. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491... one on page 69. 2. 10. Chapter 8. The set of Product Recovery discs enable the contents of the hard disk to be restored to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Important When a new hard disk drive is in the User Guide.
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9. Make sure that the hard drive cage is secure in the chassis. 11. Chapter 8. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the new hard disk drive. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 87 Install the hard drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into position. 10. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard drive cage until it snaps into position underneath the metal tab.
9. Make sure that the hard drive cage is secure in the chassis. 11. Chapter 8. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the new hard disk drive. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 87 Install the hard drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into position. 10. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard drive cage until it snaps into position underneath the metal tab.
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...card reader. Remove the front bezel. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 89 Note: The artwork in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. This section provides instructions on how to replace ...the diskette drive or card reader. Remove the computer cover. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Depending...
...card reader. Remove the front bezel. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 89 Note: The artwork in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. This section provides instructions on how to replace ...the diskette drive or card reader. Remove the computer cover. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Depending...
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... fan assembly is attached to "Completing the FRU replacement" on the system board. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 91 Connect the front fan assembly cable to replace the rear fan assembly. To replace the rear fan assembly...: 1. 8. See "Removing the computer cover" on the system board. 9. Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the rear 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 69. 2.
... fan assembly is attached to "Completing the FRU replacement" on the system board. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 91 Connect the front fan assembly cable to replace the rear fan assembly. To replace the rear fan assembly...: 1. 8. See "Removing the computer cover" on the system board. 9. Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the rear 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 69. 2.
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...for the new front audio/USB assembly through the hole in the correct position. 8. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 93 See "Removing the computer cover" on page 69. 2. Disconnect the front audio/USB assembly cable from... 7. Reinstall the front bezel. 10. Install the front audio/USB assembly into the bezel. 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 the chassis. 5. See "Removing and installing the front bezel" on page ...
...for the new front audio/USB assembly through the hole in the correct position. 8. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 93 See "Removing the computer cover" on page 69. 2. Disconnect the front audio/USB assembly cable from... 7. Reinstall the front bezel. 10. Install the front audio/USB assembly into the bezel. 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 the chassis. 5. See "Removing and installing the front bezel" on page ...
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...of a ball point pen) to disengage one of the internal-speaker-locking tabs 2 and slide that side of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the system board. Completing the FRU replacement After replacing FRUs, you ...Locate the internal speaker connector on page 69. 2. Go to turn on page 95. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 95 See "Removing the computer cover" on the system board. Then disengage the other internal-speaker-locking tab ...
...of a ball point pen) to disengage one of the internal-speaker-locking tabs 2 and slide that side of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to the system board. Completing the FRU replacement After replacing FRUs, you ...Locate the internal speaker connector on page 69. 2. Go to turn on page 95. Replacing FRUs (Types 7258, 7260, 7268, 7270, 7280, 7296, 7298, 7304, 7307,7413, 7491, and 7508) 95 See "Removing the computer cover" on the system board. Then disengage the other internal-speaker-locking tab ...