ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Machine Types 6137, 6234, 6258, 6303, 7174, 7220, 7346, 7354, 7357, 7360, 7483, 7627, 7630, 7638, 8910, 9964
ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide for this product and “Notices,” on page 39. First Edition (November 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.
Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Overview . . . . . . . . . 3 Additional information resources . . . . . . . Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Locating components . . . . . . . . . . Identifying parts on the system board . . . . .
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Figures 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . Connector locations . . . . . . . . Component locations . . . . . . . . System board parts locations . . . . . Opening the cover . . . . . . . . Pivoting the drive bay . . . . . . . Retaining clips . . . . . . . . . Positioning the memory module . . . Installing the adapter card . . . . . Drive bay locations . . . . . . . . Installing a drive in bay 2 . . . . . .
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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product.
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Chapter 2. Overview This guide provides information about installing and or replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). However, this guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step-by-step procedures. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts. When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static-electricity damage: v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you.
Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer. Note: Not all computer models have the following controls and connectors. Figure 1. Controls and connectors 1 2 USB connector Microphone connector 3 4 Headphone connector USB connector Chapter 2.
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2.
Connector USB connector Description Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Locating components To open the computer cover, see “Opening the cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3.
Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. Figure 4.
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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.
Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before opening the computer cover. Opening the cover Important Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. To open the computer cover: 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3.
Accessing system board components and drives To access system board components and the drives: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. 2. On some models, you might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upward and remove the hard disk drive to access the internal components. See “Replacing a hard disk drive” on page 25. Note: Make sure you note the location of any cables that you disconnect from the drives or the system board.
5. Open the retaining clips. Figure 7. Retaining clips 6. Position the memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Figure 8. Positioning the memory module What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
Installing an adapter card This section provides information and instructions for installing adapter cards. Your computer has one PCI adapter card slot and one PCI Express x16 adapter card slot. To 1. 2. 3. 4. install an adapter card: Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. Rotate the adapter card retainer 1 to the open position. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package. Install the adapter card 2 into the appropriate adapter card slot on the system board.
Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media.
Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1 v An optical drive in bay 2 (some models) Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. Figure 10 shows the location of the drive bays. Figure 10. Drive bay locations The following list describes the types and size of drives that you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 2 Bay 2 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.
Installing a drive in bay 2 To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 2: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. 2. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose. 3. If you are installing a drive with accessible media, such as an optical drive, remove the plastic panel in the bezel by squeezing the plastic tabs that secure the panel on the inside of the bezel. Note: If you are installing a 3.
3. Locate one of the extra five-wire power cables and connect it to the drive. Figure 12. Connecting the five-wire power cable and signal cable to the drive What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35. Chapter 3.
Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lasts forever. If the battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost.
Replacing the power supply Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading 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: http://www.lenovo.com/support To replace the power supply: 1. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply. Figure 15. Power-supply-retaining screws 2. Open the computer cover.
5. Disconnect the power supply cables from the power connectors 1 and 2 and from all drives. Note: You might need to remove the hard disk drive to gain easy access to the power connector 2 . See “Replacing a hard disk drive” on page 25. Figure 16. Power connectors on the system board 6. Remove the power supply cables from the cable clips and ties. 7. Slide the power supply away from the chassis and remove it from the computer. Figure 17. Removing the power supply 8.
Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 9. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply. 10. Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if necessary. Note: Some computers do not have a voltage-selection switch. These computers automatically control the voltage. v If the voltage supply range is 100–127 V AC, set the switch to 115 V.
3. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. 4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the system board by pivoting the lever 1 securing the heat sink and fan assembly until it is fully in the up position. Carefully lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Note: It helps to remove the hard disk drive before this step. See “Replacing a hard disk drive” on page 25. Figure 19.
Replacing a hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading 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: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery discs.
6. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket. 7. To install the new drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Important Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive. Figure 21. Removing the hard disk drive from the bracket 8. Connect the signal and power cables to the new hard disk drive. 9.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the optical drive. Figure 22. Accessing the optical drive 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 4. Press the optical drive lock 1 . 5. Slide the optical drive out the rear of the drive bay assembly. Figure 23. Removing the optical drive Chapter 3.
6. Install the new optical drive into the bay until it snaps into position. Figure 24. Installing the optical drive 7. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the optical drive. 8. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35. Replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer.
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 13. Figure 25. Accessing the system board 3. Locate the memory slots. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. 4. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. Figure 26. Removing the memory module Chapter 3.
5. Position the replacement memory module over the memory slot. Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Figure 27. Installing the memory module 6. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35.
2. Rotate the adapter card retainer 1 to the open position to remove the failing adapter card. 3. Remove the failing adapter card out of the chassis. 4. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package. 5. Install the new adapter card 2 into the adapter card slot. Figure 28. Installing an adapter card 6. Ensure the adapter card is fully seated into the adapter card slot. 7. Close the adapter card retainer. 8. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35.
5. Remove the screw that secures the card reader to the chassis. Figure 29. Removing the card reader 6. Remove the card reader from the chassis. 7. Install the new card reader into the chassis and align the screw hole in the card reader with the hole in the chassis. 8. Install the screw to secure the card reader to the chassis. 9. Connect the card reader cable to the system board. 10. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35.
Replacing the keyboard Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading 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: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard. 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. 2.
Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your mouse is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer” on page 5. Figure 31. Mouse connectors 4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5. Connect the new mouse cable to the appropriate connector on the computer. 6.
Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement After completing all parts replacements, you need to close the cover and reconnect cables, such as power cords. Depending on the parts replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Using the Setup Utility” in the ThinkCentre User Guide for this product. To complete the parts replacement: 1.
Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Installation instructions are provided in readme files with the device-driver files.
Chapter 5. Security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security lock options are available. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a software lock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is typed in. Make sure that any security cables that you install do not interfere with other computer cables.
Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage® Productivity Center program.
Appendix. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.
vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. Television output notice The following notice applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature.
Index A I adapter installing 15 adapter card 15 adapter card, replacing 30 audio line-in connector 7 audio line-out connector 7 important safety information 1 information resources 3 installing bay 2 18 internal options 12 installing options adapter card 15 internal drives 16 security features 37 internal options, installing 12 B battery, replacing 20 bay 2, installing 18 K C cable lock, security 37 card reader, replacing 31 CMOS, clearing 38 components, accessing system board 13 components, internal 8
resources, information 3 S safety information 1 security cable lock 37 features, installing 37 serial port 7 static-sensitive devices, handling system board components, accessing 13 connectors 9 identifying parts 9 location 9 4 T television output notice trademarks 40 40 U USB connector 42 7 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
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