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ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 3129, 3132, 3133, 3134, 3136, 3140, 3141, 3143, 3146, 3147, 3150, 3154, 3156, 3157, 3166, 3167, 3169, 3171, 3175, 3176, 3177, 5033, 5036, 5039, 7338, and 7339
ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 3129, 3132, 3133, 3134, 3136, 3140, 3141, 3143, 3146, 3147, 3150, 3154, 3156, 3157, 3166, 3167, 3169, 3171, 3175, 3176, 3177, 5033, 5036, 5039, 7338, and 7339
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.... . . . . 6 Chapter 3. General checkout . . . . . 37 Problem determination tips 37 Chapter 5. Diagnostic programs . . . 39 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 39 Lenovo Solution Center 39 PC-Doctor for DOS 40 Creating a diagnostic disc 40 Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc 40 Navigating through the... 33 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 33 Lenovo Solution Center 33 SimpleTap 33 Additional information resources 34 Specifications 34 For machine types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338 34 For machine types: 3132, 3134, 3140, 3143,...
.... . . . . 6 Chapter 3. General checkout . . . . . 37 Problem determination tips 37 Chapter 5. Diagnostic programs . . . 39 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 39 Lenovo Solution Center 39 PC-Doctor for DOS 40 Creating a diagnostic disc 40 Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc 40 Navigating through the... 33 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 33 Lenovo Solution Center 33 SimpleTap 33 Additional information resources 34 Specifications 34 For machine types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338 34 For machine types: 3132, 3134, 3140, 3143,...
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...Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD 246 Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Recovery CD 251 Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD 253 ii ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows 7 Professional 64 SP1 Recovery CD 262 Windows 7 Ultimate 32 SP1 Recovery CD . . 270 Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery... Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD . . 274 Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD 277 Overall: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338 . . 279 Mechanical FRUs 293 Keyboard and Mouse 300 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 344 Power Cords...
...Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD 246 Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Recovery CD 251 Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD 253 ii ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Windows 7 Professional 64 SP1 Recovery CD 262 Windows 7 Ultimate 32 SP1 Recovery CD . . 270 Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery... Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD . . 274 Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD 277 Overall: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338 . . 279 Mechanical FRUs 293 Keyboard and Mouse 300 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 344 Power Cords...
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The red launch point is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can use the SimpleTap program to 3 048 m) 34 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual For machine types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338. To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way, do any of the...: Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating: 20% to 90% (non-condensing) • Altitude: Operating: -50 to 10 000 ft (-15.2 to access the Lenovo App Shop, from http://www...
The red launch point is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support You can use the SimpleTap program to 3 048 m) 34 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual For machine types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338. To start the SimpleTap program in a quick way, do any of the...: Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating: 20% to 90% (non-condensing) • Altitude: Operating: -50 to 10 000 ft (-15.2 to access the Lenovo App Shop, from http://www...
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... procedure for all FRUs. These precautions and guidelines will help you locate your computer might look slightly different from the illustrations. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 73 Only the major FRUs are to be done only by trained service technicians. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, ...3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) Important: Be sure to help you replace any FRU. Locations This section provides information to read...
... procedure for all FRUs. These precautions and guidelines will help you locate your computer might look slightly different from the illustrations. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012 73 Only the major FRUs are to be done only by trained service technicians. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, ...3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) Important: Be sure to help you replace any FRU. Locations This section provides information to read...
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... determine where to connect the cables on a stereo system or other external recording device. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 75 Figure 2. Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers...
... determine where to connect the cables on a stereo system or other external recording device. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 75 Figure 2. Used to send audio signals from an external audio device, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers...
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Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 77 To remove the computer cover, see "Removing the computer cover" on page 77 shows the locations of ...
Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 77 To remove the computer cover, see "Removing the computer cover" on page 77 shows the locations of ...
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... until the defective part has been removed from touching the parts and other computer components. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 79 When installing or replacing an internal drive, it is important to note the type and size of...
... until the defective part has been removed from touching the parts and other computer components. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 79 When installing or replacing an internal drive, it is important to note the type and size of...
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...bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre User Guide. Remove the computer cover. Chapter 8. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover and slide the computer cover...power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 81 5. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 80.
...bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre User Guide. Remove the computer cover. Chapter 8. Remove the two screws that secure the computer cover and slide the computer cover...power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 81 5. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 80.
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...snaps into position on page 104. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 83 Figure 8. To install or replace a PCI card..., do the following: 1. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to "Completing the parts replacement" on the left side..... 2. See "Removing the computer cover" on the right side of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to install or replace a PCI card. To obtain a copy of the ...
...snaps into position on page 104. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 83 Figure 8. To install or replace a PCI card..., do the following: 1. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to "Completing the parts replacement" on the left side..... 2. See "Removing the computer cover" on the right side of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to install or replace a PCI card. To obtain a copy of the ...
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... the PCI card Notes: a. The card fits tightly into the appropriate slot on page 78. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 85 Remove the new PCI card from the card slot. Chapter 8. If necessary, alternate moving each side of...
... the PCI card Notes: a. The card fits tightly into the appropriate slot on page 78. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 85 Remove the new PCI card from the card slot. Chapter 8. If necessary, alternate moving each side of...
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...Lay the computer on page 104. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 87 Install a new battery. This is turned on for...that provide up to set the date, time, and any combination up to : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 78. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the...parts on the system board" on how to the system board. 4. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 80. 3. Your computer has two ...
...Lay the computer on page 104. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 87 Install a new battery. This is turned on for...that provide up to set the date, time, and any combination up to : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 78. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the...parts on the system board" on how to the system board. 4. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 80. 3. Your computer has two ...
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... reinstalling the front bezel" on how to install or replace the optical drive. Chapter 8. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 81. Installing or replacing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your computer... straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 89 Note: The optical drive is only available in the ThinkCentre User Guide. Remove the front bezel.
... reinstalling the front bezel" on how to install or replace the optical drive. Chapter 8. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 81. Installing or replacing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your computer... straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 89 Note: The optical drive is only available in the ThinkCentre User Guide. Remove the front bezel.
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... hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 78. See "Removing the computer cover" on...cable to the system board. 4. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 91 Figure 19. Remove the computer cover. Chapter ...let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre User Guide. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from the microprocessor...
... hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to : http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 78. See "Removing the computer cover" on...cable to the system board. 4. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 91 Figure 19. Remove the computer cover. Chapter ...let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre User Guide. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from the microprocessor...
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... Laboratories (UL) certification. Keep fingers and other body parts away. If you suspect a problem with one of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on a power supply or any component that has this label attached. See "Removing ...no serviceable parts inside any part that secure the cables to the chassis. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 93 To obtain a copy of these components. Although there are no moving parts. CAUTION: ...
... Laboratories (UL) certification. Keep fingers and other body parts away. If you suspect a problem with one of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on a power supply or any component that has this label attached. See "Removing ...no serviceable parts inside any part that secure the cables to the chassis. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 93 To obtain a copy of these components. Although there are no moving parts. CAUTION: ...
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.... Locate the system board and disconnect all cables that the thermal grease on page 80. 3. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 95 Figure 22. Turn off all attached devices and the computer. To replace the microprocessor, do the following...
.... Locate the system board and disconnect all cables that the thermal grease on page 80. 3. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 95 Figure 22. Turn off all attached devices and the computer. To replace the microprocessor, do the following...
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...heat sink and fan assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to secure the new microprocessor in the ThinkCentre User Guide. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very...repair before opening the computer cover. To complete the replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 91. 14. Remove all media from ...attached devices and the computer. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 97 Figure 24. Turn off all power cords ...
...heat sink and fan assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to secure the new microprocessor in the ThinkCentre User Guide. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very...repair before opening the computer cover. To complete the replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on page 91. 14. Remove all media from ...attached devices and the computer. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 97 Figure 24. Turn off all power cords ...
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... side of the socket. Make sure the lever is secured in the microprocessor socket. 7. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 99 Do not touch the contacts on the sides and lift it straight up and out of the...
... side of the socket. Make sure the lever is secured in the microprocessor socket. 7. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 99 Do not touch the contacts on the sides and lift it straight up and out of the...
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... information" in place. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 101 Then, install the four screws to secure the new hard disk drive in the ThinkCentre User Guide. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 104. Connecting a SATA... the new hard disk drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Chapter 8. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 78. 6.
... information" in place. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 101 Then, install the four screws to secure the new hard disk drive in the ThinkCentre User Guide. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 104. Connecting a SATA... the new hard disk drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Chapter 8. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 78. 6.
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...safety information" in place. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 103 Connect the rear fan assembly cable to ...replace the front audio and USB assembly. Chapter 8. 7. Pull on the tips of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on the system board. 9. Figure 32. ...the rear fan assembly 8. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to the system fan connector on page 104....
...safety information" in place. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.) 103 Connect the rear fan assembly cable to ...replace the front audio and USB assembly. Chapter 8. 7. Pull on the tips of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on the system board. 9. Figure 32. ...the rear fan assembly 8. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to the system fan connector on page 104....