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  • Page 1 ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 First Edition (February 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Configure RAID with MegaRAID Configuration Memory fan and air duct ..Utility ....© Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 4 Intrusion switch ... . . trademarks ....103 Thermal sensor ... . . ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 5 About this manual ® This manual provides service and reference information for ThinkStation computers listed on the front cover. Illustrations in this manual might look different from your product. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkStation computers.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    • Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. • Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. –...

  • Page 10: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 12 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 14 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
  • Page 16 O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 18 ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 20 (sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation et de configuration). • Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
  • Page 22 • Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. • Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. • Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. •...
  • Page 24 Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 26 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
  • Page 28 Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 30 • No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. • Conecte todos los cables de alimentación a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas y conectadas a tierra. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31 • Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. • No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. •...
  • Page 32 Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    • Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each Ball Grid Array (BGA) chipset. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 34: How To Use Error Codes

    Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    Storage indicator Power indicator Always On USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connector* USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connector* ® USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connectors* Headset connector Diagnostic panel switch Diagnostic panel Front-access storage bay* * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 36: Rear

    * for selected models Expansion modules You can enhance your computer capacity and performance by adding various devices according to the rules in the following table. To replace a device, see “CRU replacenment” on page 61. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 37 * for selected models Location Rules You computer has up to two internal storage drive cages. Each internal storage drive cage can support the following storage drives: • Up to one 3.5-inch HDD • Up to two M.2 SSD 1. Internal storage •...
  • Page 38 • Supported memory module quantity: 1 pc, 2 pcs, 4 pcs, 6 pcs, or 8 pcs • Install memory modules of the same type and the same capacity. • Install memory modules in the order shown in the following illustration:: 4. Memory slots ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Cooling System

    Location Rules The optional internal storage drive cage can support a 3.5-inch HDD when 1a and 1b are both occupied with 3.5-inch HDDs. 5. Optional internal storage drive cage* Note: When the computer is installed with NVIDIA Quadro SYNC II card or GeForce 40X0 graphics card, do not install 3.5-inch HDD in the optional internal storage drive cage.
  • Page 40 Upper PCIe fan Front-access storage fan* Front fan* Internal storage drive fan* Lower PCIe fan Power supply assembly fan Microprocessor heat sink Rear fan Note: To replace the fans and heat sinks, see “Fans” on page 86. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. Service Checkout And Symptom-To-Fru Index

    • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom – Do diagnostics indicate a failure? – What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 42: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    The start-up drive is not in the boot sequence in Check the configuration and ensure that the start-up drive configuration. is in the boot sequence. No operating system installed on the boot drive. Install an operating system on the boot drive. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 43: Power Supply Problems

    Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the startup drive is corrupted. The drive must be formatted. Do the following: 1. Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating system programs, format the hard disk drive.

  • Page 44: Post Error Codes

    Press F10 to exit. 1762 Storage device configuration change This error message is displayed has occurred when a hard disk drive change or an optical drive change has been made. Press F10 to exit. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Miscellaneous Error Conditions

    POST error message Description/Action Error code 8998 Not enough shadow RAM resources This error message is displayed for OPTION ROM, not all devices when the shadow RAM resources initialized. Suggest to remove some for option ROM are insufficient. add-on cards, or change to UEFI If the legacy option ROM is mode in BIOS setup.
  • Page 46 RPL, check the startup sequence: a. First device - network b. Second device - hard disk 2. Hard disk drive RPL computer does not RPL from server 1. Check the startup sequence. 2. Check the network adapter LED status. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. System Board Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3.

  • Page 48: Clear Cmos

    10. Turn on the computer and the monitor. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 11. To prevent data loss, ensure that BIOS settings are restored to an earlier point. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Raid

    Your computer supports the following RAID levels: • RAID 0: striped disk array – Provide the highest performance but no data redundancy. Data in the array is striped (distributed) across several disks. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 50 Use the arrow keys to select a disk and press the Space Bar or Enter. Multiple disks can be selected using this method. b. Use the arrow keys to select OK and press Enter. c. Review the warning message. If you want to proceed, use the arrow keys to select YES and press Enter. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 Note: The Initialization process takes about 10 to 15 seconds. During initialization, a complete re- scan of all channels is done automatically. Create arrays Arrays can be created after the disks are initialized: 1. Enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. Then, use the arrow keys to select Array Management and press Enter.

  • Page 52: Configure Raid With Megaraid Configuration Utility

    – Consists of four NVMe storage drives – Data being striped across storage drive groups – Provides both high data transfer rates and complete data redundancy • RAID 5: block-level striped disk array with distributed parity ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 – Consists of at least three NVMe storage drives – Supported strip size: 64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB, or 1 MB – Better performance and fault tolerance – Available only on selected models of MegaRAID adapters • RAID 6: block-level striped disk array with dual distributed parity –...
  • Page 54 7. Select Go and press Enter. When prompted, select Confirm and press Enter. Then, select Yes and press Enter to delete the RAID volume. 8. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6. Diagnostics

    4. Run the diagnostic program. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Self-help resources” on page 51. 6. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. It enables you to test memory modules and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices.

  • Page 56: Use Thinkstation Diagnostic Tool

    If you are unable to isolate and resolve the problem after running the Vantage app, save and print the log files created by the program. You might need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 57: Self-Help Resources

    How to access? • https://www.lenovo.com/tips Troubleshooting and frequently asked questions • https://forums.lenovo.com Accessibility information https://www.lenovo.com/accessibility • Use Lenovo recovery options. 1. Go to https://support.lenovo.com/ HowToCreateLenovoRecovery 2. Follow the on-screen instructions. • Use Windows recovery options. Reset or restore Windows 1. Go to https://pcsupport.lenovo.com...
  • Page 58 Resources How to access? Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions https://pcsupport.lenovo.com • Product and service warranty • Product and parts details • Knowledge base and frequently asked questions •...

  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Hardware Removal And Installation

    Common tool 6 inches, for heatsink and CPU Screw driver: Torx Head T30 T30, Shank length greater than ThinkSation Common tool 6 inches, for heatsink and CPU Pry tools 1 Common tool Tweezers (conductive) Common tool © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 60: Major Frus And Crus

    Major FRUs and CRUs Your computer contains the following types of CRUs and FRUs: • Self-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be replaced easily by customer themselves or by trained service technicians at an additional cost. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 • Optional-service CRUs: Refer to parts that can be replaced by customers with a greater skill level. Trained service technicians can also provide service to replace the parts under the type of warranty designated for the customer’s machine. • FRUs: Refer to parts that must be replaced only by trained service technicians. If customers choose to replace the FRUs by themselves, the product warranty might be affected.
  • Page 62 ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Side cover NVLINK retainer* Top cover Optional internal storage drive cage* CPU heat sink M.2 SSD heat sink kit* M.2 SSD* M.2 SSD holder* Intrusion switch Internal speaker Chassis ThinkStation LED ThinkStation LED holder ThinkStation Logo badge Computer ID badge Thermal sensor...

  • Page 64: System Board Illustration

    * for selected models For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup System board illustration Note: The system board might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 Item Item Internal speaker connector Coin-cell battery Wi-Fi socket M.2 SSD slot 2 M.2 SSD slot 1 Cover presence switch (intrusion switch) connector Internal storage drive cage power connector 1 Upper PCIe (slot1–4) fan connector Internal storage drive cage power connector 2 Internal storage drive cage slot 1 Graphics card power connector 1 Graphics card power connector 3...

  • Page 66: Prerequisites For Hardware Replacement

    • Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive. • Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on soft material, such as a cloth, to absorb physical shocks. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Prerequisites for hot-swappable M.2 SSD storage box replacement For some computer models, an NVMe storage tray might be installed in the front-access storage bay. The M.2 SSD storage box( ) in the NVMe storage tray( ) can be hot-swappable, which means you can replace the M.2 SSD inside without even turning off your computer.

  • Page 68: Thinkstation Logo Badge

    Computer ID badge Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps Top cover Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 69 Removal steps Installation steps Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 70: Wi-Fi Antenna Cover

    Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the side cover. 2. Press to open the side cover handle and remove the side cover. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 Installation steps Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 72: Nvlink Retainer

    M3 x 5 mm, Ni coated (1) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Power supply assembly Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Optional Internal Storage Drive Cage

    2. Remove the power supply assembly. Optional internal storage drive cage Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. 2. Remove the optional internal storage drive cage. HDD in optional internal storage drive cage Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement”...

  • Page 74: Hdd In The Internal Storage Drive Cage

    Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. 2. Remove the HDD with its bracket from the internal storage drive cage. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: U.2 Or U.3 Ssd In The Internal Storage Drive Cage

    3. Remove the HDD from its bracket. U.2 or U.3 SSD in the internal storage drive cage Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. 2.
  • Page 76 3. Remove the U.2 or U.3 SSD from its bracket. Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 3.75 mm, Zn coated (4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: M.2 Ssd Bracket In Internal Storage Drive Cage

    Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 2 mm, Zn coated (2) Blue 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in M.2 SSD bracket in internal storage drive cage Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1.

  • Page 78: Nvme Cable Bracket

    “Side cover” on page 64 b. “U.2 or U.3 SSD in internal storage drive cage” on page 69 c. “M.2 SSD bracket in internal storage drive cage” on page 71 2. Remove the internal storage drive cage. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 79 Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Ni coated (2) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in 3. Remove the NVMe cable bracket. Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Ni coated (4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 80: Devices In The Front-Access Storage Bay

    2. Remove device in the front-access storage bay, which can be NVMe storage tray, 15-in-1 media card reader, or blank bezel. • NVMe storage tray / 15-in-1 media card reader: PCBA of 15-in-1 media card reader: ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: M.2 Ssd Storage Box In Nvme Storage Tray

    Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 4 mm, Zn coated (1) Blue 3.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Ni coated (4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in • Blank bezel: M.2 SSD storage box in NVMe storage tray Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement”...

  • Page 82: M.2 Ssd In M.2 Ssd Storage Box

    Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “M.2 SSD storage box in NVMe storage tray” on page 75 2. Remove the M.2 SSD heatsink kit. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 83: On-Board M.2 Ssd

    Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 3.6 mm, Zn coated (2) Blue 1.5± 0.2 lb/in 3. Remove the M.2 SSD. Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 4.5 mm, Zn coated (1) Black 1.5± 0.2 lb/in On-board M.2 SSD Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1.
  • Page 84 3. Remove the M.2 SSD from its heatsink kit. Installation steps 1. Install the M.2 SSD to its heatsink kit. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: Nvlink Bridge

    2. Install the M.2 SSD with its heatsink kit. NVLINK bridge • Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. • The NVLINK bridge is shipped in an accessary box within the computer carton box. You need to take it out from the packaging and install it by yourself.

  • Page 86: Pcie Card Bracket

    Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. 2. Open the handle and remove the PCIe card bracket. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Half-Length Pcie Card

    Half-length PCIe card Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. 2. Remove the PCIe card. a. Remove the PCIe card retainer. The PCIe card retainer is only available on some PCIe cards. b.

  • Page 88: Full-Length Pcie Card

    Open the handle. b. Remove the PCIe card. The card might fit tightly into the slot. If necessary, alternately move each side of the card a small amount until the card is removed from the slot. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Pcie Card Installation Order

    c. Remove the PCIe card extender if needed. Notes: • For computer models with GFX RTX 4000 Ada, the graphics card and the PCIe card extender work as a CRU assembly. Do not try to remove the extender. • For computer models with double-width or wider graphics cards (such as NVIDIA RTX 6000 Ada and GeForce RTX 40X0), the PCIe card extender is a customized CRU part.

  • Page 90: Cable Connection

    Note: The connectors on the cards or system board might look slightly different from the illustrations. Figure 1. Cable connection for BCM9560 RAID AIC Notes: • C0 connector priority is higher than C1 connector. • Internal storage drive cage priority: 1a, 1b, and 5. See “Expansion modules” on page 30. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 Figure 2. GFX GV100/RTX A5000/RTX A4000 Aux power connection Figure 3. GFX RTX A6000 Aux power connection Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 92: Front Fan

    2. Remove the front fan. Rear fan Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the following parts if any: a. “Side cover” on page 64 ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 93: Upper Pcie Fan

    b. “Optional internal storage drive cage” on page 67 2. Remove the rear fan. Upper PCIe fan Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the following parts if any: a.

  • Page 94: Front-Access Storage Fan

    Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the following parts if any: a. “Side cover” on page 64 b. “Optional internal storage drive cage” on page 67 2. Remove the front-access storage fan. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: Memory Fan And Air Duct

    Memory fan and air duct Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the following parts if any: a. “Side cover” on page 64 b. “Optional internal storage drive cage” on page 67 2.
  • Page 96 “Optional internal storage drive cage” on page 67 c. “Memory fan and air duct” on page 89 Installation steps Note: Ensure that you install memory modules in the order shown in the following illustration. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 97: Front Panel I/O Assembly

    Front panel I/O assembly Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the following parts if any: a. “Side cover” on page 64 b. “Optional internal storage drive cage” on page 67 c.

  • Page 98: Internal Speaker

    “Optional internal storage drive cage” on page 67 c. “Front fan” on page 86 d. “Rear fan” on page 86 e. “Lower PCIe and internal storage drive fan” on page 87 2. Remove the internal speaker. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 99: Wi-Fi Card

    Wi-Fi card Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. 2. Remove the Wi-Fi card. Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 3 mm, Zn coated (1) Black 1.5 ±...

  • Page 100: Intrusion Switch

    3. Remove the front and rear Wi-Fi antenna. Intrusion switch Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the “Side cover” on page 64. 2. Remove the intrusion switch. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Thermal Sensor

    Thermal sensor Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement” on page 60. Removal steps 1. Remove the following parts: a. “Side cover” on page 64 b. “Front fan” on page 86 2. Remove the thermal sensor. Serial connector cable Before you start, ensure that you have read “Prerequisite for CRU replacement”...

  • Page 102: Cpu Heat Sink

    CPU heat sink. For example, a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 Notes: • You need T-20 screw bit longer than 6 inches to remove or install the CPU heat sink. • The screws cannot be removed from the CPU heat sink. • Place the CPU heat sink on its side. Ensure that the thermal grease on the bottom of it does not get in contact with anything.

  • Page 104: Cpu

    • Touch only the edges of the CPU. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. • Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. • Use T-20 screw bit with the torque to 12 lb/in. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 105 Install steps Install the CPU. Notes: • Ensure that you install the correct type of CPU option your computer supports. • Touch only the edges of the CPU. Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket or the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor.

  • Page 106: System Board

    “Optional internal storage drive cage” on page 67 d. “Devices in the front-access storage bay” on page 74 e. “On-board M.2 SSD” on page 77 “NVLINK bridge” on page 79 g. “Half-length PCIe card” on page 81 ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: Rear Power Button

    h. “Full-length PCIe card” on page 82 “Front fan” on page 86 “Upper PCIe fan” on page 87 k. “Front-access storage fan” on page 88 “Rear fan” on page 86 m. “Memory fan and air duct” on page 89 n. “Memory module” on page 89 o.
  • Page 108 “Front panel I/O assembly” on page 91 p. “Serial connector cable” on page 95 q. “CPU heat sink” on page 96 “CPU” on page 98 s. “System board” on page 100 2. Remove the rear power button. ThinkStation P8 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: Appendix A. Notices And Trademarks

    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. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
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