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ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 0864, 0889, 5023, 7099, 7844, and 7846
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ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 0864, 0889, 5023, 7099, 7844, and 7846
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... Tools 29 ThinkVantage Productivity Center 29 Lenovo Welcome 29 Lenovo Solution Center 30 SimpleTap 30 Additional information resources 30 Specifications 30 For machine types: 0864, 7099, and 7846. . . 30 For machine types: 0889, 5023, and 7844. . . 31 Chapter 4. Symptom-to-FRU ...FRUs 1 Chapter 2. General checkout . . . . . 33 Problem determination tips 33 Chapter 5. Diagnostic programs . . . 35 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 35 Lenovo Solution Center 35 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 36 PC-Doctor for DOS 36 Creating a diagnostic disc 36 Running the diagnostic program...
... Tools 29 ThinkVantage Productivity Center 29 Lenovo Welcome 29 Lenovo Solution Center 30 SimpleTap 30 Additional information resources 30 Specifications 30 For machine types: 0864, 7099, and 7846. . . 30 For machine types: 0889, 5023, and 7844. . . 31 Chapter 4. Symptom-to-FRU ...FRUs 1 Chapter 2. General checkout . . . . . 33 Problem determination tips 33 Chapter 5. Diagnostic programs . . . 35 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 35 Lenovo Solution Center 35 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery 36 PC-Doctor for DOS 36 Creating a diagnostic disc 36 Running the diagnostic program...
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...64 with MS office starter 2010 Recovery CD 192 Windows XP Professional Recovery CD . . . 194 Overall: MT 0889, 5023, and 7844 196 Mechanical FRUs 204 Keyboard and Mouse 206 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 228 Power Cords 229 Recovery discs 233 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD.... 252 Chapter 11. Notices 259 Television output notice 260 European conformance CE mark 260 Trademarks 260 Index 261 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional service information 255 Security features 255 Hardware-controlled passwords 255 Operating system password 255 Vital Product Data...
...64 with MS office starter 2010 Recovery CD 192 Windows XP Professional Recovery CD . . . 194 Overall: MT 0889, 5023, and 7844 196 Mechanical FRUs 204 Keyboard and Mouse 206 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs 228 Power Cords 229 Recovery discs 233 Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD.... 252 Chapter 11. Notices 259 Television output notice 260 European conformance CE mark 260 Trademarks 260 Index 261 iv ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Additional service information 255 Security features 255 Hardware-controlled passwords 255 Operating system password 255 Vital Product Data...
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...: Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac For machine types: 0889, 5023, and 7844. High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac - Dimensions Width: 97 mm...
...: Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac For machine types: 0889, 5023, and 7844. High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac - Dimensions Width: 97 mm...
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...drive eject/close button 2 Power switch 3 Hard disk drive activity indicator 4 Power indicator 5 USB connector 6 Microphone connector 7 Headphone connector 8 USB connector © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 97 These precautions and guidelines will help you replace any FRU. Only the major FRUs are to read and understand Chapter 2 "Safety information... your computer Front connector, control, and indicator locations shows the locations of your computer. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) Important Be sure to be done only by trained service technicians. Chapter 9.
...drive eject/close button 2 Power switch 3 Hard disk drive activity indicator 4 Power indicator 5 USB connector 6 Microphone connector 7 Headphone connector 8 USB connector © Copyright Lenovo 2010, 2012 97 These precautions and guidelines will help you replace any FRU. Only the major FRUs are to read and understand Chapter 2 "Safety information... your computer Front connector, control, and indicator locations shows the locations of your computer. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) Important Be sure to be done only by trained service technicians. Chapter 9.
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Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 99 Chapter 9. Figure 36. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly (with a microprocessor underneath) 2 Power supply assembly 3 Memory modules (2) 4 System board 5 Optical drive 6 the front audio and USB assembly 7 Hard disk drive 8 Battery 9 PCI Express x16 graphics card (available in some models) Locating parts on the system board Figure 37 "System board part locations" on page 100 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.
Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 99 Chapter 9. Figure 36. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly (with a microprocessor underneath) 2 Power supply assembly 3 Memory modules (2) 4 System board 5 Optical drive 6 the front audio and USB assembly 7 Hard disk drive 8 Battery 9 PCI Express x16 graphics card (available in some models) Locating parts on the system board Figure 37 "System board part locations" on page 100 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.
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... bay locations" on page 71 shows the locations of the drive bays in Chapter 9 "Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.)" on page 97 for your computer. 100 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual In this manual, the bays are devices that you can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity...
... bay locations" on page 71 shows the locations of the drive bays in Chapter 9 "Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.)" on page 97 for your computer. 100 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual In this manual, the bays are devices that you can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity...
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... all media from electrical outlets. 3. Chapter 9. Remove any repair before removing the computer cover. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 101 To remove the computer cover, do the following: 1. SATA hard disk drive bay (with your computer. Figure 38. Slim card reader drive... bay (with an optical drive installed) 2 Bay 2 - 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 computer. 4. Remove all other cables that secures the computer cover...
... all media from electrical outlets. 3. Chapter 9. Remove any repair before removing the computer cover. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 101 To remove the computer cover, do the following: 1. SATA hard disk drive bay (with your computer. Figure 38. Slim card reader drive... bay (with an optical drive installed) 2 Bay 2 - 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 computer. 4. Remove all other cables that secures the computer cover...
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Figure 41. Reinstalling the front bezel 5. Removing the front bezel 4. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on the bottom of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Chapter 9. Figure 40. To reinstall the front bezel, align the other three plastic tabs on page 132. Then, pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 103
Figure 41. Reinstalling the front bezel 5. Removing the front bezel 4. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on the bottom of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Chapter 9. Figure 40. To reinstall the front bezel, align the other three plastic tabs on page 132. Then, pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 103
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To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to install or replace a PCI card. See "Locating parts on the system board" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 99. To install or replace a PCI card, do the following : ...graphics card slot. Notes: a. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 105 Remove the computer cover. If there are any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that secure the old PCI card and release the old ...
To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to install or replace a PCI card. See "Locating parts on the system board" on how to : http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 99. To install or replace a PCI card, do the following : ...graphics card slot. Notes: a. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 105 Remove the computer cover. If there are any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that secure the old PCI card and release the old ...
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...To obtain a copy of system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that are connected to install or replace a memory module. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 101. ...3. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 107 Installing the PCI card 6. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 132. See "Removing the computer cover" on page...
...To obtain a copy of system memory. When installing or replacing a memory module, use 1 GB or 2 GB DDR3 SDRAM DIMMs in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that are connected to install or replace a memory module. See "Removing and reinstalling the front bezel" on page 101. ...3. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 107 Installing the PCI card 6. To complete the installation or replacement, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 132. See "Removing the computer cover" on page...
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...to the computer. 2. To replace the battery, do the following procedure, be sure to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 99. 4. Remove the old battery. ...to "Completing the parts replacement" on the computer. Before performing the following : 1. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 109 Remove all media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. Locate the battery. Remove any parts and disconnect...
...to the computer. 2. To replace the battery, do the following procedure, be sure to : http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 99. 4. Remove the old battery. ...to "Completing the parts replacement" on the computer. Before performing the following : 1. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 109 Remove all media from electrical outlets and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. Locate the battery. Remove any parts and disconnect...
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... cable from the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 102. 4. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 111 Remove the front bezel. Loosen screw 2 , then completely remove screw 4 from the system board, and then completely remove screw 2 from the system board, as...
... cable from the heat sink and fan assembly. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 102. 4. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 111 Remove the front bezel. Loosen screw 2 , then completely remove screw 4 from the system board, and then completely remove screw 2 from the system board, as...
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...: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 110. 4. Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that came with anything. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty... on how to let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the thermal grease on page 132. Chapter 9. See "Removing the computer cover...and fan assembly. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 113 Installing the heat sink fan duct 12. Figure 53.
...: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on page 110. 4. Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that came with anything. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty... on how to let the computer cool before reading and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that the thermal grease on page 132. Chapter 9. See "Removing the computer cover...and fan assembly. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 113 Installing the heat sink fan duct 12. Figure 53.
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.... 12. To complete the replacement, go to secure the new microprocessor in the raised position. 8. Removing the microprocessor 7. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 115 Lower the new microprocessor straight down into position with the corresponding beveled corner of the new microprocessor. 9.
.... 12. To complete the replacement, go to secure the new microprocessor in the raised position. 8. Removing the microprocessor 7. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 115 Lower the new microprocessor straight down into position with the corresponding beveled corner of the new microprocessor. 9.
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..." on the system board. Removing the heat sink fan duct 5. Make sure that secure the power supply assembly. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 117 Press the release button 1 , slide the power supply assembly a little bit forward, and then remove the power supply assembly from some cable clips or...
..." on the system board. Removing the heat sink fan duct 5. Make sure that secure the power supply assembly. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 117 Press the release button 1 , slide the power supply assembly a little bit forward, and then remove the power supply assembly from some cable clips or...
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... 9. Position the heat sink fan duct on the top of the cable routing, some components are routed properly. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 119 Figure 58. See Cable routing (For a clear illustration of the heat sink and fan assembly so that the cables are not shown here.). 11...
... 9. Position the heat sink fan duct on the top of the cable routing, some components are routed properly. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 119 Figure 58. See Cable routing (For a clear illustration of the heat sink and fan assembly so that the cables are not shown here.). 11...
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Removing the optical drive 9. See "Accessing the system board components and drives" on page 104. 8. Removing the two screws that secure the optical drive 7. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 121 Figure 61. Chapter 9. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Lower the drive bay assembly. Figure 60.
Removing the optical drive 9. See "Accessing the system board components and drives" on page 104. 8. Removing the two screws that secure the optical drive 7. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 121 Figure 61. Chapter 9. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Lower the drive bay assembly. Figure 60.
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... assembly" on page 102. 4. Carefully take note of the location of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 132. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 123 Replacing the system board Attention Do not open your computer. Remove the .... Then, disconnect all power cords from the drives and turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to :http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the system board and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. To complete the replacement, go...
... assembly" on page 102. 4. Carefully take note of the location of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 132. Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0889, 5023, and 7844.) 123 Replacing the system board Attention Do not open your computer. Remove the .... Then, disconnect all power cords from the drives and turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to :http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on the system board and disconnect all attached devices and the computer. To complete the replacement, go...