Lenovo ThinkCentre 8111 Hardware Replacement Manual
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- Page 1 Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8111, 8154, 8161, 8162 Types 8163, 8164, 8165, 8211 Types 8212, 8213, 8214...
- Page 3 Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8111, 8154, 8161, 8162 Types 8163, 8164, 8165, 8211 Types 8212, 8213, 8214...
- Page 4 RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under these terms, then we provide this Program under the provisions set forth in Commercial Computer Software–Restricted Rights at FAR 52.227-19, when applicable, or under Rights in...
- Page 5 Appendix. Notices ..33 Chapter 2. Replacing hardware ..5 Television output notice . . 34 Opening the cover Trademarks . . 34 Replacing the power supply . © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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Page 7: Additional Information Resources
This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: ™ Note: Use only the parts provided by Lenovo v Power supply v System board v Microprocessor... -
Page 8: Tools Required
Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information v Support phone list To access this information, point your browser to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support Tools required To replace some parts in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver. -
Page 9: Chapter 1. Locations
5. Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the computer. Headphone connector USB connector Microphone connector USB connector © Lenovo 2005. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. -
Page 10: Locating The Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer
Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. Power cord connector Ethernet connector Rope clip holes USB connectors Serial connector (some models) VGA monitor connector Cable lock latch Parallel connector PCI adapter connector... -
Page 11: Locating Components
Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. Power supply assembly Microprocessor and heat sink Internal speaker Memory module Diskette drive PCI riser assembly Optical drive PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models) Hard disk drive Chapter 1. -
Page 12: Identifying Parts On The System Board
Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. Internal speaker connector Fan connector 2 Serial connector 2 (COM2) -
Page 13: Chapter 2. Replacing Hardware
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Note: Use only the parts provided by Lenovo. Opening the cover Important Turn off your computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. -
Page 14: Replacing The Power Supply
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply. - Page 15 6. 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. 7. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply assembly.
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Page 16: Replacing The System Board
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board. - Page 17 6. Pull upward on the blue handle 1 to release the system board from the front latch, slide the system board toward the drive bay assembly, and then carefully lift the system board out of the chassis. Note: You might have to tilt the front end of the system board between the diskette drive and the fan assembly to remove it completely from the chassis.
- Page 18 9. Remove the heat sink 2 from the failing system board by pivoting the lever 1 securing the heat sink until it is fully in the up position. Carefully lift the heat sink off of the failing system board. Note: Place the heat sink on its side on a clean, flat surface so the thermal interface on the bottom of the heat sink does not touch the surface and become contaminated.
- Page 19 Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. a. Take notice of the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when installing the microprocessor on the new system board.
- Page 20 15. Lower the microprocessor retainer 1 and then lower the lever 3 to secure the retainer. Make sure the lever is securely locked into position. Note: There will be a black plastic cover on the microprocessor retainer to protect the socket on the new system board. When you lock the microprocessor in position, remove the black plastic cover.
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Page 21: Replacing The Microprocessor
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Important When you receive a new microprocessor, you also receive a new heat sink and vacuum pen. - Page 22 This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. Important Leave your computer turned off for at least one hour before removing the microprocessor to allow the thermal interface between the microprocessor and the heat sink time to cool down. 1.
- Page 23 4. Release the lever 3 securing the microprocessor 2 then pivot the microprocessor retainer 1 until it is fully open. 5. Use the vacuum pen 1 to remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor.
- Page 24 7. Loosen the black cover 3 that protects the gold contacts on the microprocessor 2 , but do not remove it. Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the new microprocessor then completely remove the black cover. Place the black cover on the old microprocessor.
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Page 25: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Chapter 2. Replacing hardware... - Page 26 This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery CDs. The set of Product Recovery CDs will enable you to restore the contents of the hard disk to the same state as when your computer was originally shipped from the factory.
- Page 27 4. Completely remove the hard disk drive from the drive bay. 5. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the blue bracket by flexing the bracket enough to slide the drive out. Chapter 2. Replacing hardware...
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Page 28: Replacing The Diskette Drive
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Hardware Replacement Guide... - Page 29 This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 5. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the diskette drive cables. 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the diskette drive. 4.
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Page 30: Replacing The Optical Drive
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace an optical drive. -
Page 31: Replacing A Memory Module
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Chapter 2. Replacing hardware... - Page 32 This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module. Note: Your computer has support for four memory modules. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 5. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. 3.
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Page 33: Replacing A Pci Adapter
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a PCI adapter. - Page 34 3. Pull upward on the blue handle to remove the PCI riser from the computer. 4. Open the adapter latch and remove the failing adapter. 5. Remove the new adapter from its static-protective package. Hardware Replacement Guide...
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Page 35: Replacing The Internal Speaker
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. - Page 36 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the internal speaker connector. 3. Locate the internal speaker connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 4. 4. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. 5.
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Page 37: Replacing A Keyboard
Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard. -
Page 38: Completing The Parts Replacement
8. To update the configuration, see “Starting the Setup Utility” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer. 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. - Page 39 1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette or CD-ROM into the diskette drive or optical drive. System program updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support on the World Wide Web. 2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on again.
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Page 41: Appendix. Notices
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. -
Page 42: Television Output Notice
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 IBM is a trademark of the International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. - Page 44 Part Number: 39J8202 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J8202...