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.
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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 –...
Windows. These diagnostics are not documented here. The latest version of the diagnostics program is available from http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. Type your machine type into the Use Quick path field and click Go to find the downloadable files that are specific to the computer.
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 diagnostics tests There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.
v Date: 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. –...
Other Test Features: 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.
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v Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard 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. Chapter 5.
The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase. v Provides a DOS utility that writes random data to all sectors of the hard drive. v Provides an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of completion status.
1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 49). 2. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Set User Password and press Enter. 3. The password dialog box will be displayed. Type the new password, and press Enter.
Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up (boot) from a device such as the CD-ROM, diskette, or hard disk as expected, use one of the following procedures to select a startup device. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to startup from any boot device.
Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running diagnostics 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...
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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.
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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 337 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.
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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...
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.
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.
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 337 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 337 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 Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index...
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.
Rear connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1 Power connector 9 Ethernet connector 2 Voltage selection switch (some models) 10 USB connectors 3 Mouse connector 11 Microphone connector 4 Keyboard connector 12 Audio line out connector 5 Serial connector 13 Audio line in connector...
Removing the covers Important Read Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3 and “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 6 before opening the cover. Some FRU replacements require the removal of only the left-side cover. Others require removal of both the left-side and the right-side covers. 1.
Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Heat sink and fan 6 Front panel card 2 Microprocessor 7 Hard disk drive 3 Memory modules 8 System board 4 Optical drive 9 System fan 5 Diskette drive 10 Power supply Identifying parts on the system board...
Machine types 8463, 8464, 8465, 8712, and 8713 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 10 Serial ATA IDE connectors 2 Heat sink fan connector 11 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 3 Memory connector 1 12 Power switch/LED connector 4 Memory connector 2 13 Front USB connectors 5 Power connector 14 Front audio connector 6 Diskette drive connector...
Removing and replacing the front bezel The front bezel must be removed to replace some FRUs. 1. Remove both the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 85. 2. Disconnect the cable for the power switch/LED assembly from the system board.
Replacing a memory module 1. Remove the left-side cover. See “Removing the covers” on page 85. 2. Locate the memory connectors. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 86. 3.
6. Install the screw to secure the new adapter. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 116. Replacing the CMOS battery If the CMOS battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer.
7. Replace any adapters that were removed to gain access to the battery. See “Replacing a PCI adapter” on page 92 for instructions for replacing adapters. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.
5. Lift the power supply out of the chassis. 6. Install the new power supply and insert the four screws that hold the power supply in place. 7. Reconnect all power supply cables to the system board and the drives. Make sure the cables are correctly routed.
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10. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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11. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Tower computers)
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12. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: The protective cover 3 is not used unless you are installing a new microprocessor.
15. Using the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the microprocessor, lower the microprocessor straight down into the socket. 16. Lower the microprocessor retainer. 17. Lock the retainer with the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 18. Install a new retention bracket for the heat sink by aligning the posts on the bracket with the holes in the system board and pushing the posts through the holes until the retention bracket is secure.
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8. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 86. 9. Rotate handle 1 to release the heat sink clamp and then disengage the clamp from the plastic retention bracket.
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11. To release the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket, lift the small handle 1 . Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Tower computers)
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12. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
16. Lower the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 17. Install a new retention bracket for the heat sink by aligning the posts on the bracket with the holes in the system board and pushing the posts through the holes until the retention bracket is secure.
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4. Remove the four screws securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. Notice that there is a retention bracket on the back side of the system board. 5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Place the heat sink on its side so that the thermal grease does not come in contact with anything.
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6. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the failing system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Tower computers)
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Attention: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.
10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. 11. Using the vacuum pen, lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: Install the black protective cover that was removed from the new microprocessor onto the defective microprocessor after the installation is complete.
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4. Rotate handle 1 to release the heat sink clamp and then disengage the clamp from the plastic retention bracket. 5. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Place the heat sink on its side so that the thermal grease does not come in contact with anything.
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6. To release the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket, lift the small handle 1 . Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Tower computers)
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides.
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13. 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). 14. Install the heat sink and fan assembly on the system board. 15.
Replacing the primary hard disk drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the drive on each side. 4.
Replacing an optical drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the power cable and signal cable from the optical drive. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the drive on each side. 4.
Replacing the diskette drive 1. Remove the left-side and right-side covers. See “Removing the covers” on page 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. Note: You will probably have to disconnect cables that are connected to the system board and other drives to allow the diskette drive to be removed from inside the chassis.
Replacing the power switch/ LED assembly 1. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page 2. Disconnect the power switch/LED assembly cable from the system board. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “Identifying parts on the system board”...
Replacing the front panel card 1. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and replacing the front bezel” on page 91. 2. Disconnect the front USB cable and the front audio cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 86 3.
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Note: When the power cord is first plugged in, the computer might appear to turn on for a few seconds and then turn off. This is a normal sequence to enable the computer to initialize. 1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer.
Rear connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. Standard mouse connector Audio line out connector Parallel connector Microphone connector Ethernet connector USB connectors Audio line in connector USB connectors Power cord connector VGA monitor connector Voltage selection switch (some Serial connector...
Removing the cover Important Read Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3 and “Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices” on page 6 before opening the cover. To remove the computer cover: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the operating system, and turn off all attached devices.
Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Fan plenum, fan, and heat sink 6 Diskette drive 2 Microprocessor 7 Front panel card 3 Optical drive 8 Memory modules 4 Power switch/LED assembly 9 System board 5 Hard disk drive 10 Power supply...
Identifying parts on the system board The machine types supported by this maintenance manual include several different system boards. Locate the appropriate machine type in one of the following sections. Machine types 8293, 8294, and 8295 1 Microprocessor 10 CMOS Battery 2 Fan connector 11 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 3 Memory connector 1...
Machine types 8466, 8467, 8468, 8714, and 8715 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 10 Serial ATA IDE connectors 2 Heat sink fan connector 11 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 3 Memory connector 1 12 Power switch/LED connector 4 Memory connector 2 13 Front USB connectors 5 Power connector 14 Front audio connector 6 Diskette drive connector...
Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly You will need to remove the drive bay assembly to access some FRUs. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 121. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three tabs and pivoting the top of the bezel outward.
4. Slide the drive bay assembly forward until it stops. Disconnect the power supply and signal cables from the drives. Pivot the rear of the drive bay assembly upward to remove it completely from the computer. Note: To allow easier access to the cables, lift the fan plenum off the heat sink. See “Locations”...
5. Make sure the notch 1 on the new memory module is aligned correctly with the connector key 2 on the socket. Insert the memory module straight down into the connector until it snaps into position and the retaining clips are closed. 6.
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5. Install the new adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board. 6. Reinstall the adapter retainer and screw that secures the retainer. 7. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 154. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Replacing the CMOS battery If the CMOS battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer. Important Refer to “Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)” on page 7 for information about replacing and disposing of the battery.
Replacing the power supply Attention Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no servicable parts inside these components.
10. Position the system board so that the screws holes are aligned and install the system board screws. 11. Install the hard disk drive. Make sure to route the power supply cable for the system board underneath the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive”...
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11. Remove the four screws securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. 12. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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13. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Desktop computers)
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14. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: The protective cover 3 is not used unless you are installing a new microprocessor.
16. Using the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the microprocessor, lower the microprocessor straight down into the socket. 17. Lower the microprocessor retainer. 18. Lock the retainer with the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 19. Install a new retention bracket for the heat sink by aligning the posts on the bracket with the holes in the system board and pushing the posts through the holes until the retention bracket is secure.
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5. Take note of the location of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all cables. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 123. 6. Remove the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 150. 7.
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13. To release the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket, lift the small handle 1 . Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Desktop computers)
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14. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Note: The protective cover 3 is not used unless you are installing a new microprocessor.
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17. Lower the microprocessor retainer. 18. Lock the retainer with the small handle to secure the microprocessor in the socket. 19. Install a new retention bracket for the heat sink by aligning the posts on the bracket with the holes in the system board and pushing the posts through the holes until the retention bracket is secure.
Replacing the microprocessor The procedure for replacing the microprocessor is different depend on the machine type. Machine types 8293, 8294, 8295, 8473, 8474, 8710, 8711, 8773, 8774, 8778, 8779, 8818, 8819, 9217, 9218, and 9219 Note: The new microprocessor is shipped with a new heat sink. Make sure to use the new heat sink when installing the new microprocessor.
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6. To remove the microprocessor 2 from the failing system board, lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 . Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Desktop computers)
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Attention: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.
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10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches 1 are aligned with the corresponding tabs in the socket. 11. Using the vacuum pen, lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: Install the black protective cover that was removed from the new microprocessor onto the defective microprocessor after the installation is complete.
Machine types 8466, 8467, 8468, 8714, and 8715 Note: The new microprocessor is shipped with a new heat sink. Make sure to use the new heat sink when installing the new microprocessor. 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 121. 2.
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6. To release the microprocessor 2 from the system board socket, lift the small handle 1 . Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Desktop computers)
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7. Using the vacuum pen 1 , remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Attention: Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.
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10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches 1 are aligned with the corresponding tabs in the socket. 11. Using the vacuum pen, lower the microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: Install the black protective cover that was removed from the new microprocessor onto the defective microprocessor after the installation is complete.
Replacing the hard disk drive 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 121. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 127. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the hard disk drive bracket. 4.
Replacing an optical drive 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 121. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 127. 3. Remove the screws that secure the drive in the drive bay assembly. 4.
Replacing the diskette drive 1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 121. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 127. 3. Remove the screws at the bottom of the diskette drive that secure the drive to the drive bay assembly.
Replacing the power switch/ LED assembly 1. Remove cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 121. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 127. 3. Remove the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 150. 4.
Replacing the front panel card 1. Remove cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 121. 2. Remove the drive bay assembly. See “Removing and replacing the drive bay assembly” on page 127. 3. Disconnect the front panel assembly cables from the system board. See the system board illustration for your machine type at “Identifying parts on the system board”...
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3. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Rear connectors” on page 120. 4. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Flash update procedures” on page 337. 5. Some FRU replacements require the configuration to be updated. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,”...
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The FRUs listed in the following table are not illustrated. 8291 FRUs FRU# Cable, Serial ATA 250mm (RoHs) (all models) 41A7145 Cable, diskette drive (all models) 41A7130 Cover, right side (all models) 41A7132 Cover, side (RoHS) (all models) 41N5333 Chassis assembly (all models) 41A7133 Bezel, front (all models) 41A7134...
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Item 8463 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? System board, K8M800 (AMD based) (models B1U B1F B1S B1Y) 41T1610 Note: When ordering a system board, you must also order a retention bracket kit for the heat sink and fan assembly. System Fan, rear w/grill (all models) 41N5339 Power supply, 250W, RoHS (not available at this time) (models B2Y) 41N3127...
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Item 8468 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Memory module, 512MB DDR1 SDRAM NP (PC 3200 ) (models D2S D2P 73P2684 D2L D2D D2Y D2G D2J B1G A2G D1G) System board, Via K8M800 (AMD based) (models D2S D2P D2L D2D D2Y 41X0138 D2G D2J B1G A2G D1G) Note: When ordering a system board, you must also order a retention bracket kit for the heat sink and fan assembly.
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8473 Windows XP Home Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? PL (models) PO (models) RU (models) RE (models) HU (models) CZ (models) TR (models) GK (models) SL (models) 8473 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? US/UK/AP/TH (models) FR/CF (models) GR (models) IT (models) BR (models)
Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm Serial ATA (models) 40Y9033 Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm Serial ATA (models) 40Y8761 Diskette drive, 3.5″ 1.44MB 2 Mode (w/bezel) -- Lenovo (models) 40Y9105 Diskette drive, 3.5″ 1.44MB 2 Mode (w/bezel) -- Lenovo (models) 40Y9107 Diskette drive, 3.5″...
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Cable, optical drive signal (all models) 41A7158 Interposer cables (all models) 41A7161 Fan assembly, front (all models) 41A7198 Retention bracket kit, heat sink and fan (all models) 41A7139 8474 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro fullsize, Black) FRU# Tier RoHS? US English (models) 41A5039 Arabic (models) 41A5040...
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8474 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro fullsize, Black) FRU# Tier RoHS? Serbian/Cyrilic (models) 41A5067 Slovak (models) 41A5068 Spanish (models) 41A5069 Swedish/Finn (models) 41A5070 Swiss F/G (models) 41A5071 Turkish 440 (models) 41A5073 Turkish 179 (models) 41A5074 UK English (models) 41A5075 US Euro (models)
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8474 Windows XP Home Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? RU (models) RE (models) HU (models) CZ (models) TR (models) GK (models) 8474 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? US/UK/AP/TH (models) FR/CF (models) GR (models) IT (models) BR (models) SP/LA (models) DK (models) NL (models)
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8708 Power Cords FRU# Tier RoHS? Power Cord (Denmark) (models 99G) 39M5129 Power Cord (Switzerland) (models 99G) 39M5157 Power Cord (Israel) (models 99G) 39M5171 Power Cord (South Africa) (models 99G 99M 99A) 39M5143 Power Cord (India) (models 99Q) 39M5004 8708 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS?
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Item 8709 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Hard disk drive, 40GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 99G 99M 99A 99T 40Y8760 99V 99K) System board, Intel 945GZ (models 99G 99M 99A 99T 99V 99K) 41X2042 Note: When ordering a system board, you must also order a retention bracket kit for the heat sink and fan assembly.
8710 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? HE (models 99G) 41X5957 FI (models 99G) 41X5936 NO (models 99G) 41X5943 PL (models 99G) 41X5964 PO (models 99G) 41X6359 RU (models 99G) 41X5985 RE (models 99G) 41X4175 HU (models 99G) 41X5999 CZ (models 99G) 41X5971...
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Item 8712 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Diskette drive, w/o bezel (models) 41D3724 Front Panel Cable Asm (RoHS) (all models) 41A7886 Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 99U 99F 99S 99P 99L 40Y9034 99D 99Y 99G 99M 99A 99Q 99T 99C 99B 99H 99V 99K) Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 99U 99F 99S 99P 99L 40Y8761 99D 99Y 99G 99M 99A 99Q 99T 99C 99B 99H 99V 99K)
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8712 Keyboards (Preferred Pro fullsize, Black) FRU# Tier RoHS? French Canadian 445 (models 99F) 89P8311 French Canadian 58 (models 99F) 89P8312 German (models 99G) 89P8313 Greek (models 99G) 89P8314 Hebrew (models 99G) 89P8315 Hungarian (models 99G) 89P8316 Iceland (models 99G) 89P8317 Italian 142 (models 99G) 89P8319...
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8712 Power Cords FRU# Tier RoHS? Power Cord (LA High Volt APU) (models 99L 99Y) 39M5067 Power Cord (Australia, New Zealand) (models 99M) 39M5102 Power Cord (Korea) (models 99K) 39M5212 Power Cord (Hong Kong) (models 99B 99H) 39M5151 Power Cord (UK, Ireland, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei) (models 99G 99A) 39M5150 Power Cord (Taiwan) (models 99V) 39M5246...
8719 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? SV (models 99G) 41X4181 HE (models 99G) 41X5957 FI (models 99G) 41X5936 NO (models 99G) 41X5943 PL (models 99G) 41X5964 PO (models 99G) 41X6359 RU (models 99G) 41X5985 RE (models 99G) 41X4175 HU (models 99G) 41X5999...
8776 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? HE (models D1G) 41X5957 FI (models D1G) 41X5936 NO (models D1G) 41X5943 PL (models D1G) 41X5964 PO (models D1G) 41X6359 RU (models D1G) 41X5985 RE (models D1G) 41X4175 HU (models D1G) 41X5999 CZ (models D1G) 41X5971...
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DVD-ROM 16x -48x (models 74G) 40Y8935 DVD-ROM 16x -48x (models 74G) 40Y8957 Diskette drive, 3.5″ 1.44MB 2 Mode (w/bezel) -- Lenovo (models) Front Panel Cable Asm (RoHS) (all models) 41A7886 Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 74G) 40Y9034...
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Item 8817 FRUs FRU# Tier RoHS? Hard disk drive, 80GB, 7200rpm, serial ATA (models 99U 99F 99S 99P 99L 40Y8761 99D 99Y 99G 99M 99A 99Q 99T 99C 99B 99H 99V 99K) System board, SiS 661FX motherboard - Intel based (RoHS) (models 99G 41X2041 99M 99A 99T 99V 99K) Note: When ordering a system board, you must also order a retention...
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8817 Keyboards (Preferred Pro fullsize, Black) FRU# Tier RoHS? Iceland (models 99G) 89P8317 Italian 141 (models 99G) 89P8318 Italian 142 (models 99G) 89P8319 Korean (models 99K) 89P8321 Norwegian (models 99G) 89P8323 Polish (models 99G) 89P8324 Portuguese (models 99G) 89P8325 Romanian (models 99G) 89P8326 Russian/Cy (models 99G) 89P8328...
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8817 Windows XP Home Recovery CDs FRU# Tier RoHS? US/UK/AP/TH (models) 41X4120 FR/CF (models) 41X4122 GR (models) 41X4123 BR (models) 41X4126 IT (models) 41X4125 SP/LA (models) 41X4124 DK (models) 41X4128 NL (models) 41X6041 AE (models) 41X6069 SV (models) 41X4127 HE (models) 41X6048 FI (models) 41X6027...
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Item # 9219 FRUs FRU# CRU Tier System board, 10-100 Enet (models A1G 11G 41U 41S 41P 41Y 71G 72G 41F) 41D1794 Note: When ordering a system board, you must also order a retention bracket kit for the heat sink and fan assembly. Power supply (all models) 41N3089 The FRUs listed in the following table are not illustrated.
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.
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: 41D2779 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 41D2779...
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