It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3. The Symptom-to-FRU Index and Additional Service Information chapters are not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all ThinkCentre computers.
Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule. Products sold in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.
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CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server/workstation covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
v Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.
5. Check for any obvious alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7.
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: v English v Arabic v Brazilian/Portuguese v Chinese (simplified) v Chinese (traditional) v French v German v Hebrew v Italian v Korean v Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous.
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CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
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CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. 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.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: v Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas.
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CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 33F8354 ou um tipo de bateria equivalente recomendado pelo Se o seu sistema possui um módulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas por um módulo do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante.
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CUIDADO: O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar/desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. 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.
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DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l’alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : v Ne manipulez aucun câble et n’effectuez aucune opération d’installation, d’entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d’un orage. v Branchez tous les cordons d’alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement câblé...
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ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 33F8354), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d’un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L’interrupteur de contrôle d’alimentation de l’unité et l’interrupteur dubloc d’alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl’unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd’alimentation. Pour mettre l’unité...
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VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. v Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß...
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CAUTION: Eine verbrauchte Lithiumbatterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der Teilenummer 33F8354 oder eine gleichwertige, vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Enthält das System ein Modul mit einer Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: 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.
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l’installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. v Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
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ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 33F8354 o un tipo di batteria equivalente consigliato dal produttore. Se sul sistema è presente un modulo che contiene una batteria al litio, sostituirlo solo con un tipo di modulo dello stesso tipo della stessa casa di produzione.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ATTENZIONE: Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l’apparecchiatura. ATTENZIONE: 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.
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PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: v No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica.
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PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando sustituya una batería de litio, utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 33F8354 u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante. Si su sistema dispone de un módulo que contiene una batería de litio, reemplácelo sólo con el mismo tipo de módulo, del mismo fabricante. La batería contiene litio y puede explotar si no se utiliza, manipula o desecha correctamente.
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≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg PRECAUCIÓN: Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo. PRECAUCIÓN: El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo. Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications. Dimensions Height: 85 mm (3.35 in.) Width: 310 mm (12.2 in.) Depth: 358 mm (14.1 in.) Weight Minimum configuration: 7.3 kg (16 lb) Maximum configuration: 8.5 kg (18.7 lb) Environment Air temperature: Operating at 0 - 3000 ft (914.4.m): 10° to 35°C (50° to 95° F) Operating at 3000 - 7000 ft (2134.m): 10°...
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– What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing? – Is this the original reported failure? v Diagnostics version –...
PC-Doctor for DOS Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on each Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace and runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use PC-Doctor for DOS, if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem.
To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http:// www.lenovo.com/support/. After you download the image, you can create the CD using any CD burning software. If the computer does not have a CD burner or you do not have Internet access, see “Creating diagnostic diskettes.”...
PC-Doctor for Windows PE Depending upon your machine type and model, you either have PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE on each Lenovo computer. The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace.
Navigating through the diagnostics programs Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the menus. v The Enter key is used to select a menu item. v The Esc key is used to back up to the previous menu. v For online help select F1. Running tests There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.
Contains the date when the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format. v ChkDigits: Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to ensure the following: – Diagnostics were run on the specified date. –...
v Write-Splice Repair - detects and corrects Error Correction Code errors during Verify tests. v Auto Spin Down - a gradual spin down of the drive platters to avoid damaging the media. v Manufacturer Log - an in-depth manufacturer supported log of errors on the drive.
v Destroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master and backup). v Destroys the partition table. v Provides messages that warn the user that this is a non-recoverable process. The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase.
v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character, one numeric character, and one symbol Contain at least one of the following symbols: , . / ` ; ’ [] v You can also use the space bar v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name...
1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 49). 2. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Security. 3. Select Security Profile by Device. 4. Select the desired devices and settings and press Enter. 5.
Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to Enable/Disable HyperThreading. This feature works only with HyperThreading-aware operating systems such as Microsoft Windows XP. The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled. However, if you select Set Defaults and are using an operating system other than Windows XP, your computer performance might be degraded.
Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running tests” on page 44 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-000-XXX...
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file BIOS test halt error threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 000-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called BIOS test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-032-XXX System board System Device Controller failure 001-034-XXX 1. Reboot the system System Device Buffer Allocation failure 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update procedures” on page 197 3. Run memory test 4. System board 001-035-XXX System board System Device Reset condition detected 001-036-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-254-XXX System board 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX 001-257-XXX System DMA error 001-260-XXX System board 001-264-XXX System IRQ error 001-268-XXX 1. Device on IRQ1 System IRQ1 failure 2. System board 001-269-XXX 1. Device on IRQ2 System IRQ2 failure 2. System board 001-270-XXX 1.
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-286-XXX System board 001-287-XXX 001-288-XXX System Timer failure 001-292-XXX 1. Run Setup and re-test System CMOS 2. System board RAM error 001-293-XXX 1. CMOS Battery System CMOS Battery 2. System board 001-298-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Flash update System RTC date/time update failure procedures”...
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-036-XXX 1. Video card if installed Video Register error 2. System board 005-038-XXX 1. Video card if installed System BIOS extension failure 2. System board 005-040-XXX 1. Video card if installed Video IRQ failure 2. System board 005-195-XXX Information only Video Test aborted by user...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 006-197-XXX 1. If a component is called out make sure Diskette interface test warning it is connected and/or enabled 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4. Replace the component under test 006-198-XXX 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 011-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Serial port test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Parallel port test halt error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 014-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Parallel port test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-036-XXX System board USB port Register error 015-040-XXX 1. Run setup and check for conflicts USB port IRQ failure 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update procedures” on page 197 3. System board 015-195-XXX Information only USB port Test aborted by user Re-start the test if necessary 015-196-XXX...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called PCI Card test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 020-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out make sure PCI test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 025-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out make sure IDE interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out make sure SCSI interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 071-00X-XXX 1. Run Setup 071-01X-XXX 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update 071-02X-XXX procedures” on page 197 Audio port error 3. System board 071-03X-XXX 1. Speakers Audio port failure 2. Microphone 3. Audio card if installed 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 080-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Game Port interface test halt error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 080-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Game Port interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 086-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Mouse Port interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-0XX-XXX 1. Flash system Voltage Sensor(s) failure 2. System board 170-195-XXX Information only Voltage Sensor(s) Test aborted by user Re-start the test if necessary 170-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Voltage Sensor(s) test halt error threshold 2.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 175-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Thermal Sensor(s) test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 215-000-XXX No action CD-ROM Drive Test Passed 215-XXX-XXX 1. CD-ROM Drive Cable CD-ROM Drive error 2. Check power supply voltages 3. CD-ROM drive 4. System board 217-000-XXX No action Hard Disk Drive Test Passed 217-25X-XXX 1. Hard Disk Drive Cable 217-26X-XXX 2.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 415-000-XXX No action Modem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Remove the Modem and re-test the system Modem error Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following table describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 2 short beeps Perform the following actions in order. CMOS setting error 1.
POST error codes Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations. v Checks some basic system-board operations v Checks the memory operation v Starts the video operation...
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POST Error Message Description/Action Press TAB to show POST screen Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot Replace and press any key when ready device.
Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom FRU/Action Changing display colors Display/Monitor Computer will not power-off. See “Power 1. Power Switch Supply Problems” on page 53. 2. System Board 3. Riser card if installed Computer will not RPL from server 1. Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2.
Message/Symptom FRU/Action Non-system disk or disk error-type message 1. Diskette Drive with a known-good diagnostic diskette. 2. System Board 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above 1. Display (including blank or illegible display) 2. System Board Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use 1.
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c. Memory modules d. Extended video memory e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board.
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows locations of connectors on the rear of your computer. Power cord connector Parallel connector Cable lock latch Serial connector PCI Express x1 adapter connector Mouse connector PCI adapter connector Keyboard connector USB connectors (4) Audio line out connector...
Opening the cover Important Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. To open the computer cover, do the following: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, turn off all attached devices and the computer.
Locating FRUs The following illustration will help you locate the various FRUs in your computer. Diskette drive lock Power supply assembly Microprocessor and heat sink Internal speaker Memory connectors (2) Hard disk drive System board Optical drive (such as a CD or DVD drive) Battery Optical drive lock...
Identifying parts on the system board The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. Memory connector 1 Internal speaker connector Memory connector 2 Diskette drive connector SATA IDE connectors (2) Front panel connector BIOS WP Power supply connector Tamper switch 12V power connector PCI riser connector...
Replacing a memory module 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 2. While holding the rear of the computer chassis down, pull upward on the handle provided to remove the PCI riser assembly and any adapters that are currently installed.
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5. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 6. Position the replacement memory module over the memory connector. Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close.
Replacing the power supply assembly 1. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply. 2. Open the computer cover. See the “Opening the cover” on page 83. 3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 8. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply assembly.
Replacing the system board 1. Turn off the computer and allow the computer to cool for one hour. 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. 4.
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8. Place the failing system board next to the new system board on a clean, flat surface. 9. Remove all memory modules from the failing system board and install them in the same connectors on the new system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
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12. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides. a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when installing the microprocessor on the new system board.
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13. On the new system board, release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and then pivot the retainer until it is fully open. 14. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket on the new system board. Important To avoid damaging the microprocessor, do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the microprocessor socket.
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19. Slide the system board toward the rear of the computer until the front latch snaps into position. 20. Reconnect the cables that were disconnected from the system board. Make sure all cables are routed correctly. 21. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly and adapters. 22.
Replacing the microprocessor Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Turn off your computer for at least one hour before removing the microprocessor to allow the thermal grease between the microprocessor and the heat sink time to cool down.
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4. Release the lever 1 for the microprocessor retainer 2 securing the microprocessor 3 and pivot the retainer upward until it is fully open. 5. Remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor.
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a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when installing the new microprocessor on the system board. b. Do not drop anything into the socket while it is open. Keep all contacts as clean as possible. 6.
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9. Lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. 10. Lower the microprocessor retainer 2 and then lower the lever 1 to secure the retainer. Make sure the lever is securely locked into position. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs...
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11. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe). 12. Place the heat sink into position and lower the lever 1 to secure the heat sink.
Replacing a hard disk drive Important When you install a new hard disk drive, you also need a set of Product Recovery discs. The set of Product Recovery discs will enable the contents of the hard disk to be restored to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory.
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5. Pivot the hard disk drive and bracket to the rear, then pull the drive and bracket out of the drive bay by pulling on the blue handle. 6. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. To install 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 hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 8.
Replacing an optical drive 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the hard disk drive. 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 4.
Replacing the diskette drive 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the diskette drive. 3. Slide the diskette drive lock 1 to the unlocked position. 4.
Replacing a PCI adapter 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 2. While holding the left rear of the computer chassis down, pull upward on the handle provided to remove the PCI riser assembly including any adapters that are already installed.
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8. Reinstall the PCI riser assembly into the system board. 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 114. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs...
Replacing the fan assembly 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the fan assembly 1 . 3. Disconnect the fan assembly cables from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
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6. Remove the fan assembly by releasing the tabs as shown. 7. Install the new fan assembly and connect the fan cables to the system board. 8. Reinstall the plastic fan insert. 9. Reinstall the front bezel. 10. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 114. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the internal speaker 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. 3. Locate and disconnect the internal speaker connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
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5. Position the bottom of the new internal speaker into the metal tabs and then pivot the top of the internal speaker inward until the speaker snaps into position. 6. Connect the speaker cable to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
Replacing the power button and LED assembly 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and from the computer. 2. Open the cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 83. 3. Rotate the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the power button and LED assembly.
8. To update your configuration, see ″Using the Setup Utility program″ in the User Guide. 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.
1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette or CD into the diskette drive or optical drive. System program updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. Note: If you are inserting a CD-ROM into the optical drive, make sure that the computer is turned on.
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9301 Power Cords FRU# Power cord - LA High Volt (APU) (models 21Y 21L) 39M5067 Power cord - Australia/New Zealand (models 21M) 39M5102 Power cord - Korea (models 21R 21K) 39M5212 Power cord - Hong Kong (models 21B 21H) 39M5151 Power cord - UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei (models 21G 21A) 39M5150 Power cord - Taiwan (models 21V)
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9301 Windows XP Pro Recovery Discs FRU# CRU Tier Korea (models 21K) 41W7746 Multilingual 1 -- EN NL FR GR IT (models 21G) 42Y3645 Multilingual 2 -- EN DK FI NO SV (models 21G) 42Y3879 9301 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# CRU Tier US/UK/AP/TH (models 21U 21G 21M 21A 21Q 21H 21R 21E)
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Turkish 440 (models) 41A5284 Turkish 179 (models) 41A5285 UK English (models) 41A5286 US Euro (models) 41A5287 Slovenian (models) 41A5288 9638 Lenovo Keyboard (Wireless, Enhanced) FRU# US English/Chinese/US (models) 41A5219 Belgian/French (models) 41A5220 Belgian/UK (models) 41A5221 Chinese/US (models) 41A5222 Czech (models)
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9638 Lenovo Keyboard (Wireless, Enhanced) FRU# Spanish (models) 41A5240 Swedish/Finn (models) 41A5241 Swiss (models) 41A5242 UK English (models) 41A5243 US Euro (models) 41A5244 Slovenian (models) 41A5245 9638 Keyboard (PS2 Preferred Pro) FRU# US English (models) 41A5039 Arabic (models) 41A5040 Belgian/French (models)
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USB Transceiver for wireless kybd/mouse (models) 41A5246 IEEE 1394 Adapter - Firewire (models) 41D2781 Soft Modem V.90/V.44 (models) 29R9729 Speakers, 2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5331 Speakers, 2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5334 Speaker Power brick - US, Canada, LA low voltage, ASEAN (models) 89P8571...
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9638 Windows XP Pro Recovery Discs FRU# CRU Tier PL (models) PO (models) RU (models) RE (models) HU (models) CZ (models) TR (models) GK (models) SL (models) Japanese (models) Simplified Chinese (models) Taiwan-TC (models) Hong Kong-TC (models) Korean (models) Multilingual 1 -- EN NL FR GR IT (models) Multilingual 2 -- EN DK FI NO SV (models) 9638 Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery DVDs FRU#...
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USB Transceiver for wireless kybd/mouse (models) 41A5246 IEEE 1394 Adapter - Firewire (models) 41D2781 Soft Modem V.90/V.44 (models) 29R9729 Speakers, 2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5331 Speakers, 2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5334 Speaker Power brick - US, Canada, LA low voltage, ASEAN (models) 89P8571...
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9643 Power Cords FRU# Power cord - US (models CTO) 39M5080 Power cord - Brazil (models CTO) 39M5232 Power cord - LA High Volt (APU) (models CTO) 39M5067 Power cord - UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei (models CTO) 39M5150 Power cord - Italy (models CTO) 39M5164 Power cord - Denmark (models CTO) 39M5129...
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9643 Windows XP Pro Recovery Discs FRU# CRU Tier NL (models CTO) 42Y3720 AE (models CTO) 42Y3724 SV (models CTO) 42Y3555 HE (models CTO) 42Y3721 FI (models CTO) 42Y3718 NO (models CTO) 42Y3719 PL (models CTO) 42Y3722 PO (models CTO) 42Y3728 RU (models CTO) 42Y3725...
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9644 Power Cords FRU# Power cord - US (models A1A A1T H1A H1T) 39M5080 Power cord - China (models CTO-C) 39M5205 Power cord - Japan (models CTO-J CTO-E A2J A3J A4J J2J J4J J5J J8J) 24R2633 Power cord - Brazil (models CTO-P) 39M5232 Power cord - LA High Volt (APU) (models CTO-L CTO-Y) 39M5067...
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To determine the current Level of BIOS: – Start the Setup Utility. – Select Standard CMOS Features. v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures.”...
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette 1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive. system program updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. 2. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, you must turn it off and back on. The update begins.
Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored.
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Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkCentre PS/2...
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Part Number: 42Y4652 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 42Y4652...
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