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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 ²GSA² contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE... use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 471. GS-35F-05925. Thirteenth Edition (July 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010.
LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration ²GSA² contract, use , reproduction and disclosure. Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to restrictions set forth in Contract No. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE... use , reproduction, or disclosure is subject to read the information under Appendix A "Notices" on page 471. GS-35F-05925. Thirteenth Edition (July 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010.
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...Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is intended only for ThinkCentre® computers listed on the cover. Products on the market before performing any machine type and are also available at: http:/www.lenovo.com/support Important Safety Information Be sure to any of Hazardous ...Substances in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. See Chapter 2 "Safety information...
...Equipment Directive (2002/95/EC) is intended only for ThinkCentre® computers listed on the cover. Products on the market before performing any machine type and are also available at: http:/www.lenovo.com/support Important Safety Information Be sure to any of Hazardous ...Substances in this manual This manual contains service and reference information for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. See Chapter 2 "Safety information...
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...be used. Before or after June 2006 Current or original part Replacement FRU Must be RoHS Must be compliant. The following statement pertains to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. be noncompliant, but in all cases, if the parts are identified with a different FRU part ... parts must also be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of order. 2 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Products sold in the system HMM or direct substitutions for those FRUs can be ready to these products and any product...
...be used. Before or after June 2006 Current or original part Replacement FRU Must be RoHS Must be compliant. The following statement pertains to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. be noncompliant, but in all cases, if the parts are identified with a different FRU part ... parts must also be RoHS Note: A direct substitution is automatically shipped by the distribution center at the time of order. 2 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Products sold in the system HMM or direct substitutions for those FRUs can be ready to these products and any product...
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...program for your computer is preinstalled on most up-to other technical assistance. Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most ThinkCentre products. Dimensions Width: 331 mm (13 in.) Height: 104 mm (4.1in.) Depth: 412 mm (16.2 in.) Weight Maximum ...your computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program also contains information to http://www.lenovo.com/support/. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this information, go to help solve problems and get repair service ...
...program for your computer is preinstalled on most up-to other technical assistance. Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most ThinkCentre products. Dimensions Width: 331 mm (13 in.) Height: 104 mm (4.1in.) Depth: 412 mm (16.2 in.) Weight Maximum ...your computer. The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program also contains information to http://www.lenovo.com/support/. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this information, go to help solve problems and get repair service ...
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... page 467. General Checkout Attention The drives in problem determination. A down-level BIOS might have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk upgrades • Failure symptom - Set all external devices...with that the latest level of these messages, refer to step 7 on the display. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010 31 For an explanation of BIOS is found by an application program, the operating system, or both. Before replacing ...
... page 467. General Checkout Attention The drives in problem determination. A down-level BIOS might have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk upgrades • Failure symptom - Set all external devices...with that the latest level of these messages, refer to step 7 on the display. Is the failure repeatable? © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2010 31 For an explanation of BIOS is found by an application program, the operating system, or both. Before replacing ...
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...the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Diagnose hardware. 5. Follow the instructions on the computer. 3. Running diagnostics from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. When you turn off the computer. 2. Press the F1 key for Windows PE diagnostic program from the Rescue and Recovery ...PC-Doctor for additional help you speak to test hardware components of the Lenovo System Toolbox and PC-Doctor for Windows PE (used to a Lenovo technical support representative. (The log file created by Lenovo System Toolbox is automatically saved in isolating a possible problem. The diagnostic...
...the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Diagnose hardware. 5. Follow the instructions on the computer. 3. Running diagnostics from : http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. When you turn off the computer. 2. Press the F1 key for Windows PE diagnostic program from the Rescue and Recovery ...PC-Doctor for additional help you speak to test hardware components of the Lenovo System Toolbox and PC-Doctor for Windows PE (used to a Lenovo technical support representative. (The log file created by Lenovo System Toolbox is automatically saved in isolating a possible problem. The diagnostic...
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... off the computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support/. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes To run from diskettes using any CD burning software. PC.... 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. You can create the CD using a USB diskette drive, plug in the USB device. 34 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Creating a diagnostic CD image To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as you do ...
... off the computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http://www.lenovo.com/support/. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes To run from diskettes using any CD burning software. PC.... 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. 7. You can create the CD using a USB diskette drive, plug in the USB device. 34 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Creating a diagnostic CD image To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as you do ...
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...the chassis, then pivot it inward until it snaps into position on page 68. 2. Carefully set the bezel to :http://www.lenovo.com/support 72 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention Do not open your computer. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the... ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the side without disconnecting the power switch/LED assembly cable. 3. To obtain a copy of...
...the chassis, then pivot it inward until it snaps into position on page 68. 2. Carefully set the bezel to :http://www.lenovo.com/support 72 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Attention Do not open your computer. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the... ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the side without disconnecting the power switch/LED assembly cable. 3. To obtain a copy of...
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...provides instructions on page 71. 7. Remove the side cover. See "Locating parts on the system board" on how to :http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: When replacing the system board you have a retention module for the new system board. Remove the memory modules from the failing...10. To replace the system board, do the following: 1. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the plastic retention bracket. 74 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure you must also order a new retention module for the new system board before reading and understanding the "...
...provides instructions on page 71. 7. Remove the side cover. See "Locating parts on the system board" on how to :http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: When replacing the system board you have a retention module for the new system board. Remove the memory modules from the failing...10. To replace the system board, do the following: 1. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the plastic retention bracket. 74 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Make sure you must also order a new retention module for the new system board before reading and understanding the "...
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...Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the plastic retention bracket. Insert and tighten the screws that came with those in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that secure the system board. 22. Place the computer on its right side to "Completing the FRU replacement" on...open your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to release the heat sink clamp and then disengage the clamp from the system board. Remove the cover. Rotate handle 1 to :http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very ...
...Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the plastic retention bracket. Insert and tighten the screws that came with those in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that secure the system board. 22. Place the computer on its right side to "Completing the FRU replacement" on...open your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to release the heat sink clamp and then disengage the clamp from the system board. Remove the cover. Rotate handle 1 to :http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very ...
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... "Locating parts on the system board" on page 68. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the system board socket of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on page 91. See "Removing the cover" on page 71. Pivot the handle to clamp the...
... "Locating parts on the system board" on page 68. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the system board socket of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on page 91. See "Removing the cover" on page 71. Pivot the handle to clamp the...
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...memory connector. To remove or replace a PCI adapter card, do the following: 1. See "Removing the cover" on how to :http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on page 68. 2. 3. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 4. To obtain... on the memory aligns correctly with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with the connector key 2 on page 91. Remove the computer cover. Go to open your computer...
...memory connector. To remove or replace a PCI adapter card, do the following: 1. See "Removing the cover" on how to :http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on page 68. 2. 3. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 4. To obtain... on the memory aligns correctly with your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with the connector key 2 on page 91. Remove the computer cover. Go to open your computer...
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... the new drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket, and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes 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 the hard disk... the hard disk drive. Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by flexing the sides of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on the bottom of the computer, pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to ...
... the new drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket, and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes 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 the hard disk... the hard disk drive. Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by flexing the sides of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on the bottom of the computer, pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to ...
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...release button and remove the optical drive out the front of the optical drive. 3. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to "Completing the FRU replacement" on the new drive. 5. See "Removing the ...cover" on the metal latch 2 and pivot in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. ...
...release button and remove the optical drive out the front of the optical drive. 3. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to "Completing the FRU replacement" on the new drive. 5. See "Removing the ...cover" on the metal latch 2 and pivot in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. ...
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...://www.lenovo.com/support This procedure provides information on page 68. 2. Slide the new diskette drive into position. 7. Replacing the diskette 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. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to remove and replace the diskette drive. Remove ...
...://www.lenovo.com/support This procedure provides information on page 68. 2. Slide the new diskette drive into position. 7. Replacing the diskette 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. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to remove and replace the diskette drive. Remove ...
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...new rear fan assembly by pulling the rubber mounts back through the holes. 5. Pull on the tips of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace the system fan. Remove the fan assembly by aligning ...the rubber mounts of the chassis. See "Removing the cover" on page 71. 3. The rear fan assembly is in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide...
...new rear fan assembly by pulling the rubber mounts back through the holes. 5. Pull on the tips of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace the system fan. Remove the fan assembly by aligning ...the rubber mounts of the chassis. See "Removing the cover" on page 71. 3. The rear fan assembly is in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide...
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... is attached to "Completing the FRU replacement" on page 91. Go to the chassis by gently pulling it out of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on the system board. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and replacing the front bezel" on...
... is attached to "Completing the FRU replacement" on page 91. Go to the chassis by gently pulling it out of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on the system board. Remove the front bezel. See "Removing and replacing the front bezel" on...
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.../USB assembly cable to remove and replace the power switch/LED assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to the system board. 9. Disconnect the power switch/LED assembly cable ... : 1. Go to the system board. 7. Note the power switch/LED assembly cable routing and the position of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to the system board. 7. Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs (Types 7061, 7090, 9353, 9421...
.../USB assembly cable to remove and replace the power switch/LED assembly. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to the system board. 9. Disconnect the power switch/LED assembly cable ... : 1. Go to the system board. 7. Note the power switch/LED assembly cable routing and the position of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to the system board. 7. Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs (Types 7061, 7090, 9353, 9421...
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Go to "Completing the FRU replacement" on how to :http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on page 91. To obtain a copy of the battery. CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or ... 71. 3. Important Refer to set the date and time and any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the User Guide. 90 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Locate the battery. 9. Replace the computer cover, and connect the cables. Note: When the computer is turned on page 6 for the first...
Go to "Completing the FRU replacement" on how to :http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on page 91. To obtain a copy of the battery. CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or ... 71. 3. Important Refer to set the date and time and any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the User Guide. 90 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Locate the battery. 9. Replace the computer cover, and connect the cables. Note: When the computer is turned on page 6 for the first...
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... board components and drives Attention Do not open your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support You might have to remove the PCI adapter card in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading...
... board components and drives Attention Do not open your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/support You might have to remove the PCI adapter card in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer or attempt any repair before reading...