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...supply assembly . . . . . 71 Replacing the system board 72 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . . 74 Replacing the microprocessor 75 Replacing a memory module 79 Installing or replacing an adapter card . . . . . 80 Replacing the primary hard disk drive. . . . . . 82 Replacing the secondary hard...1 Important Safety Information 1 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 1 Turkish statement of compliance 2 Chapter 2. Diagnostics 35 Lenovo System Toolbox 35 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 35 Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace 35 PC-Doctor for DOS...
...supply assembly . . . . . 71 Replacing the system board 72 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . . 74 Replacing the microprocessor 75 Replacing a memory module 79 Installing or replacing an adapter card . . . . . 80 Replacing the primary hard disk drive. . . . . . 82 Replacing the secondary hard...1 Important Safety Information 1 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 1 Turkish statement of compliance 2 Chapter 2. Diagnostics 35 Lenovo System Toolbox 35 PC-Doctor for Windows PE 35 Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace 35 PC-Doctor for DOS...
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Notices 525 Television output notice 526 Trademarks 526 Index 527 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information 521 Security features 521 Hardware controlled Passwords 521 Operating system password 521 Vital product data 521 BIOS... 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 Replacing the power supply 102 Replacing the system board 104 Replacing the microprocessor 107 Replacing the heat sink ...
Notices 525 Television output notice 526 Trademarks 526 Index 527 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional Service Information 521 Security features 521 Hardware controlled Passwords 521 Operating system password 521 Vital product data 521 BIOS... 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 Replacing the power supply 102 Replacing the system board 104 Replacing the microprocessor 107 Replacing the heat sink ...
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... board Information only Restart the test, if necessary 1. System board 1. System board 1. Run Setup 2. System board 1. Flash the system. Run memory test 4. Flash the system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 2. Flash the system. Diagnostic Error Code 000-000-XXX BIOS Test Passed..." on page 521 2. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. System board 1. Press F3 to reset the log file 44 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Adapter card 3. See "Running tests" on page 36 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the...
... board Information only Restart the test, if necessary 1. System board 1. System board 1. Run Setup 2. System board 1. Flash the system. Run memory test 4. Flash the system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 2. Flash the system. Diagnostic Error Code 000-000-XXX BIOS Test Passed..." on page 521 2. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. System board 1. Press F3 to reset the log file 44 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Adapter card 3. See "Running tests" on page 36 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the...
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... system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. Run Setup 2. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. Run memory test 4.
... system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. Run Setup 2. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. Run memory test 4.
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... System board 1. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. System board 1. Flash the system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 65 1. Reboot the system 2. Run memory test 4. External parallel device 2. Flash the system and re-test. Remove USB device(s) and re-test 2. System board System board 1. Go to -FRU Index 51...
... System board 1. See "Flash update procedures" on page 521 3. System board 1. Flash the system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 65 1. Reboot the system 2. Run memory test 4. External parallel device 2. Flash the system and re-test. Remove USB device(s) and re-test 2. System board System board 1. Go to -FRU Index 51...
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...memory module called out by the test 2. Microprocessor No action 1. System board No action 1. See "Flash update procedures" on page 65 2. System board 1. Assure Asset Security Enabled 2. System board 3. Diskette drive 4. Hard Disk Drive Cable 2. Check power supply voltages 3. Hard Disk drive (IDE) 5. System board 60 ThinkCentre...Test Passed 185-XXX-XXX Asset Security failure 185-278-XXX Asset Security Chassis Intrusion 201-000-XXX System Memory Test Passed 201-XXX-XXX System Memory error 202-000-XXX System Cache Test Passed 202-XXX-XXX System Cache error 206-000-XXX Diskette ...
...memory module called out by the test 2. Microprocessor No action 1. System board No action 1. See "Flash update procedures" on page 65 2. System board 1. Assure Asset Security Enabled 2. System board 3. Diskette drive 4. Hard Disk Drive Cable 2. Check power supply voltages 3. Hard Disk drive (IDE) 5. System board 60 ThinkCentre...Test Passed 185-XXX-XXX Asset Security failure 185-278-XXX Asset Security Chassis Intrusion 201-000-XXX System Memory Test Passed 201-XXX-XXX System Memory error 202-000-XXX System Cache Test Passed 202-XXX-XXX System Cache error 206-000-XXX Diskette ...
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... and Recovery Information" on page 522. 3. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system" on page 39. 2. Replace the memory module(s). 3. POST does the following operations. • Checks some options. CMOS checksum error - This error might indicate that check the operation...boot drive is properly connected to appear. Checksum of tests that CMOS has become corrupt due to a weak CMOS battery. 62 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform the following actions in order. 1. Replace the system board. A single problem can cause several error messages...
... and Recovery Information" on page 522. 3. See "Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system" on page 39. 2. Replace the memory module(s). 3. POST does the following operations. • Checks some options. CMOS checksum error - This error might indicate that check the operation...boot drive is properly connected to appear. Checksum of tests that CMOS has become corrupt due to a weak CMOS battery. 62 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Perform the following actions in order. 1. Replace the system board. A single problem can cause several error messages...
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... you have bootable media. If no hard disk drives are held pressed during memory testing, additional information appears. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. Pressing the TAB key permits the user to NONE. Symptom...of the microprocessor. Network adapter (Advise network administrator of the memory error. POST Error Message CPU at nnnn Press Esc to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Press TAB to the computer. Pressing Esc skips...
... you have bootable media. If no hard disk drives are held pressed during memory testing, additional information appears. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. Pressing the TAB key permits the user to NONE. Symptom...of the microprocessor. Network adapter (Advise network administrator of the memory error. POST Error Message CPU at nnnn Press Esc to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory Test: Memory test fail Press TAB to the computer. Pressing Esc skips...
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...3. System Board No power or fan not running 1. System Board 64 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Ensure Wake On LAN feature is using correct MAC address 5. System Board 2. Diskette Drive 2. Display 2. Memory Module 3. System Board 2. Network Adapter Intensity or color varies from left... System Board Diskette drive in -use light remains on , but computer works correctly 1. Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Run the Memory tests 2. Video adapter (if present) 3. Display 2. Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a known...
...3. System Board No power or fan not running 1. System Board 64 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Ensure Wake On LAN feature is using correct MAC address 5. System Board 2. Diskette Drive 2. Display 2. Memory Module 3. System Board 2. Network Adapter Intensity or color varies from left... System Board Diskette drive in -use light remains on , but computer works correctly 1. Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Run the Memory tests 2. Video adapter (if present) 3. Display 2. Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a known...
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...Alternate Adapter 5. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Message/Symptom FRU/Action Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good diagnostics diskette.... 4. Diskette Drive Cable 4. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Memory modules d. If all keys on the computer to -FRU Index 65 Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Any...
...Alternate Adapter 5. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. Extended video memory e. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Message/Symptom FRU/Action Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good diagnostics diskette.... 4. Diskette Drive Cable 4. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. Memory modules d. If all keys on the computer to -FRU Index 65 Run Setup and check Startup sequence. 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Any...
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... Serial port (some models) Computer components The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Heat sink, and fan assembly 2 Microprocessor 3 Memory 4 Optical drive 5 Diskette drive 6 Power switch / LED assembly 7 Internal speaker 8 Front audio / USB assembly 9 Hard disk drive 10 System board 11 Rear system fan 12...
... Serial port (some models) Computer components The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Heat sink, and fan assembly 2 Microprocessor 3 Memory 4 Optical drive 5 Diskette drive 6 Power switch / LED assembly 7 Internal speaker 8 Front audio / USB assembly 9 Hard disk drive 10 System board 11 Rear system fan 12...
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..., shut down your operating system, and turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to remove the computer cover. 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor fan connector 3 Memory slots (2) 4 Thermal sensor connector 5 Diskette drive connector 6 24-pin power connector 7 Battery 8 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch connector 9 SATA connectors (4) 10 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide...
..., shut down your operating system, and turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to remove the computer cover. 1 Microprocessor 2 Microprocessor fan connector 3 Memory slots (2) 4 Thermal sensor connector 5 Diskette drive connector 6 24-pin power connector 7 Battery 8 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch connector 9 SATA connectors (4) 10 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide...
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Make sure the lever is securely locked into position. 17. Remove the memory modules from the failing system board and install them in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that secure the system board. 13. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let ...and understanding the "Important safety information" in the same location on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the new system board. 12. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to replace the heat sink and fan assembly. Follow any repair...
Make sure the lever is securely locked into position. 17. Remove the memory modules from the failing system board and install them in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that secure the system board. 13. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let ...and understanding the "Important safety information" in the same location on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the new system board. 12. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to replace the heat sink and fan assembly. Follow any repair...
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...helps to lay the computer on page 69. If you are replacing an old memory module, 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 machine type at "System board connectors...See "System board connectors" on page 68. 16. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to remove and replace a memory module. 1. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This provides instructions on the system board. 15. Replacing...
...helps to lay the computer on page 69. If you are replacing an old memory module, 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 machine type at "System board connectors...See "System board connectors" on page 68. 16. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to remove and replace a memory module. 1. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This provides instructions on the system board. 15. Replacing...
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... an adapter card: 1. 4. See "System board connectors" on page 69. 2. At the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the system board. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 68. If... memory module over the memory slot. To obtain a copy of the computer, press the release button 1 to "Completing the FRU replacement" on the memory module aligns correctly with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety...
... an adapter card: 1. 4. See "System board connectors" on page 69. 2. At the rear of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the system board. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 68. If... memory module over the memory slot. To obtain a copy of the computer, press the release button 1 to "Completing the FRU replacement" on the memory module aligns correctly with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety...
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6 Parallel port 7 VGA monitor connector 13 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 14 PCI adapter card slot Computer components The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Hard disk drive 2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan assembly 3 Internal speaker (some models) 4 Optical drive 5 Memory slots (2) 6 Power supply assembly System board connectors This illustration is to help locate the various system board connectors. 98 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
6 Parallel port 7 VGA monitor connector 13 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 14 PCI adapter card slot Computer components The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Hard disk drive 2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan assembly 3 Internal speaker (some models) 4 Optical drive 5 Memory slots (2) 6 Power supply assembly System board connectors This illustration is to help locate the various system board connectors. 98 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual
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... slot 3 Internal speaker connector 4 Battery 5 Microprocessor fan connector 6 Thermal sensor connector 7 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch connector 8 Microprocessor 9 4-pin power connector 10 Front panel connector 11 Memory slots (2) 12 Front USB connectors (2) 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 14 Power fan connector 15 24-pin power connector 16 SATA connectors (2) 17 Clear CMOS (Complementary...
... slot 3 Internal speaker connector 4 Battery 5 Microprocessor fan connector 6 Thermal sensor connector 7 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch connector 8 Microprocessor 9 4-pin power connector 10 Front panel connector 11 Memory slots (2) 12 Front USB connectors (2) 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 14 Power fan connector 15 24-pin power connector 16 SATA connectors (2) 17 Clear CMOS (Complementary...
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... of any cables 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 you disconnect from the drives or the system board. Press the buttons on page 99. 2. Accessing system... system board components and the drives: 1. Replacing a memory module Attention Do not open . On some models, you note the location of the computer and pivot the computer cover upward to :http://www.lenovo.com/support 100 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure you might need to pivot...
... of any cables 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 you disconnect from the drives or the system board. Press the buttons on page 99. 2. Accessing system... system board components and the drives: 1. Replacing a memory module Attention Do not open . On some models, you note the location of the computer and pivot the computer cover upward to :http://www.lenovo.com/support 100 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure you might need to pivot...
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...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. Position the memory module over the memory slot. Replacing the battery Attention Do not open your access .... 3. This section provides instructions on how to the memory slots. 4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to remove a CMOS battery. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions how to access the...
...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. Position the memory module over the memory slot. Replacing the battery Attention Do not open your access .... 3. This section provides instructions on how to the memory slots. 4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to remove a CMOS battery. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions how to access the...
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11. To obtain a copy of the chassis. 104 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Pivot the drive-bay assembly upward to gain easier access to "Completing the FRU replacement" on page 118. See "Replacing a memory module" on page 116. 6. Slide the failing system board toward the front until it from ... all cables connected to remove and replace the system board. 1. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to :http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. See "Opening the cover" on the new system board. See "Replacing...
11. To obtain a copy of the chassis. 104 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Pivot the drive-bay assembly upward to gain easier access to "Completing the FRU replacement" on page 118. See "Replacing a memory module" on page 116. 6. Slide the failing system board toward the front until it from ... all cables connected to remove and replace the system board. 1. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to :http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. See "Opening the cover" on the new system board. See "Replacing...