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® the front cover. This manual is intended only for trained Service Providers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Note: Be sure to read and understand the Chapter 2 “Safety information” on page 3 before using the information in this manual.
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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 in the EU. 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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(This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on the computer. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer.
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
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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. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ThinkCentre 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: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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Radiação a laser quando aberto. Não olhe diretamente para o feixe a olho nu ou com instrumentos ópticos e evite exposição direta ao feixe. ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) CUIDADO: Utilize procedimentos de segurança para levantar equipamentos. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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 : • Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage.
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Certains produits à laser contiennent une diode à laser intégrée de classe 3A ou 3B. Prenez connaissance des informations suivantes: Rayonnement laser lorsque le carter est ouvert. Evitez toute expositiondirecte au rayon laser. Evitez de regarder fixement le faisceau ou del'observer à l'aide d'instruments optiques. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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.
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Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren. Die Batterie nicht: • mit Wasser in Berührung bringen. • über 100 C erhitzen. • reparieren oder zerlegen. Die örtlichen Bestimmungen für die Entsorgung von Sondermüll beachten. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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ACHTUNG: Bei der Installation von Lasergeräten (wie CD-ROM-Laufwerken, DVD- aufwerken, Einheiten mit Lichtwellenleitertechnik oder Sendern) Folgendes beachten: • Die Abdeckungen nicht entfernen. Durch Entfernen der Abdeckungen des Lasergeräts können gefährliche Laserstrahlungen freigesetzt werden. Das Gerät enthält keine zu wartenden Teile. •...
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2. Innanzitutto, rimuovere i cavi di alimentazione dalla presa. 3. Collegare i cavi di segnale ai connettori. 3. Rimuovere i cavi di segnale dai connettori. 4. Collegare i cavi di alimentazione alla presa. 4. Rimuovere tutti i cavi dalle unità. 5. Accendere l'unità. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 45C1566 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. La batteria contiene litio e può...
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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. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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: • 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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Cuando se abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser. ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) PRECAUCIÓN: Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente.
Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer.
Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V ac – High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 230 V ac ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Have the same diagnostic diskettes (version) 7. Have the same configuration options set in the system 8. Have the same setup for operating-system-controlled files Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 above to select all desired tests. Test results Diagnostics test results produce the following error code format: Function Code Failure Type DeviceID Date ChkDigits Text • Function Code: Represents the feature or function within the computer. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Failure Type: Represents the type of error encountered. • DeviceID: Contains the component's unit-ID that corresponds to a fixed disk drive, removable media drive, processor, specific RIMM, or a device on the PCI bus. • Date: Contains the date when the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format.
Note: A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 44. Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. USB Setup Use this option to set up USB connectors. To enable or disable a device, do the following: 1.
• If you do not want to save the new settings, select Exit ➙ Discard Changes and Exit. • If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 or select Exit ➙ Load Optimal Defaults. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 000-195-XXX BIOS Test aborted by user 000-196-XXX BIOS test halt, error threshold exceeded 1. Press F3 to review the log file 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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2. System board 001-270-XXX System IRQ3 failure 1. Device on IRQ3 2. System board 001-271-XXX System IRQ4 failure 1. Device on IRQ4 2. System board 001-272-XXX System IRQ5 failure 1. Device on IRQ5 2. System board ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-273-XXX System IRQ6 (diskette drive) failure 1. Diskette Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 001-274-XXX System IRQ7 failure 1. Device on IRQ7 2. System board 001-275-XXX System IRQ8 failure 1. Device on IRQ8 2. System board 001-276-XXX System IRQ9 failure 1.
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005-199-XXX Video test failed, cause unknown 1. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 69 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 301 3. Replace component under function test ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 006-000-XXX Diskette interface Test Passed No action 006-0XX-XXX Diskette interface error 1. Diskette drive Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 006-195-XXX Diskette interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 006-196-XXX Diskette interface test halt, error threshold 1.
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014-195-XXX Parallel port Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 014-196-XXX Parallel port test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-197-XXX Parallel port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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018-199-XXX PCI Card test failed, cause unknown 1. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 69 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 301 3. Replace component under function test ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed No action 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded...
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030-03X-XXX 030-04X-XXX SCSI interface error 1. SCSI signal cable 2. Check power supply 3. SCSI device 4. SCSI adapter card, if installed 5. System board 030-195-XXX SCSI interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 030-197-XXX SCSI interface test warning 1. If a component is called out, make sure it is connected and/or enabled.
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080-195-XXX Game Port interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 080-196-XXX Game Port interface test halt, error 1. Press F3 to review the log file threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 080-197-XXX Game Port interface test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 301 3. Go to “Undetermined problems” on page 69 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 69 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 301 3. Replace component under function test 1.
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No action 302-000-XXX Mouse Test Passed No action 302-XXX-XXX Mouse error 1. Mouse 2. Check and test Keyboard 3. System board 303-000-XXX Joystick Test Passed No action 303-XXX-XXX Joystick error Remove the Joystick and re-test the system ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 305-000-XXX Monitor DDC Test Passed 305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 1. Run Setup to enable DDC 2. Cable 3. Monitor 4. Video card 5. System board 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed No action 415-XXX-XXX Modem error Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST.
This message displays during a full memory test, counting down the memory areas being tested. Memory test fail If POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears. This information gives specifics about the type and location of the memory error. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
POST Error Message Description/Action Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between Press TAB to show POST screen the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device.
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Serial or parallel port device failure (adapter port) 1. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Keyboard 2. Keyboard Cable 3. System Board ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Undetermined problems If you encounter undetermined problems, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and the power. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapter cards c.
Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 73 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the computer, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 76. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 3. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly Battery Microprocessor System board Memory modules (2) Rear fan assembly Optical drive Power supply assembly Hard disk drive Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 74 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 4162, 5041, 5044, 5051, 5053, 5055, 5057, 5059, 5061, 5063, and 5065.)
Chapter 8 “Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 4162, 5041, 5044, 5051, 5053, 5055, 5057, 5059, 5061, 5063, and 5065.)” on page 71 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 5 “Drive bay locations” on page 75 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer. Figure 5. Drive bay locations Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed) Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay Bay 3 - Primary SATA hard disk drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive installed) Bay 4 - Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay Handling static-sensitive devices...
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4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the other three plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side. Figure 8. Reinstalling the front bezel ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package. 6. Install the new PCI card into the appropriate PCI card slot on the system board. Then, pivot the PCI card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI cards. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Then, press the new memory module straight down into the memory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snaps into position. Figure 14. Installing the memory module ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Note: You might also need to release the power supply assembly cables from some cable clips or ties that secure the cables to the chassis. 4. Lay the computer on its side and remove the four screws that secure the power supply assembly. Then, slide the power supply assembly to the front of the chassis.
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Figure 19. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 8. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: a. You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. b.
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5. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket, as shown in Figure 22 “Removing the microprocessor” on page 89. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor.
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6. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front and align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Then, install the three screws to secure the new optical drive in place. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay and align the screw holes in the new hard disk drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay. Then, install the four screws to secure the new hard disk drive in place. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
4. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage the rails. Then, slide the computer cover to the front of the computer until it snaps into position and is closed. Then, install the two screws to secure the computer cover. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Setup Utility program. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Information about this will come with the new FRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new FRUs.
Figure 36 “Component locations” on page 103 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the computer, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 106. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 36. Component locations Front bezel Heat sink and fan assembly Power supply assembly Front fan assembly Memory modules (2) Hard disk drive System board PCI Express card (available in some models) Optical drive Heat sink fan duct Front USB and audio assembly Locating parts on the system board Figure 37 “System board part locations”...
Chapter 9 “Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 4163, 5042, 5046, 5052, 5054, 5056, 5058, 5060, 5062, 5064, and 5066.)” on page 101 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 38 “Drive bay locations” on page 105 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer. Figure 38. Drive bay locations Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed) Bay 2 - Slim card reader drive bay Bay 3 - SATA hard disk drive bay Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed...
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover to access the system board components. See “Removing the computer cover”...
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Figure 44. Removing the PCI card • If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate PCI card slot cover. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 103 to identify the types of PCI card slots. 4. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package. 5.
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• If you are replacing a memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the old memory module that is currently installed. Figure 46. Removing the memory module • If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module.
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, and then fully remove screw Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 52. Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly 7. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: a. You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. b.
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Figure 54. Accessing the microprocessor 5. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket, as shown in Removing the microprocessor. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor.
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16. Lower the drive bay assembly. See “Accessing the system board components and drives” on page 108. 17. To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 98. Note: If required, return the failing system board to Lenovo. Chapter 9...
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Figure 57. Removing the heat sink fan duct 5. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from the 24-pin power connector and 4-pin power connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 103. Note: You might also need to release the power supply assembly cables from some cable clips or ties that secure the cables to the chassis.
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Then, install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 59. Installing the power supply assembly 9.
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7. Press the drive bay assembly clip inward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward as shown. Figure 62. Lowering the drive bay assembly 8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 63. Removing the optical drive 9. Slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front of the computer. Figure 64. Installing a new optical drive 10. Hold the new optical drive and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 106. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 107. 4. Note the location of the four screws that secure the hard disk drive. Then, pivot the drive bay assembly upward.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly. To replace the front fan assembly, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
5. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the computer cover engage the rails on the chassis. Then, slide the computer cover to the front of the computer until it snaps into position and is closed. Then, install the two screws to secure the computer cover. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Setup Utility program. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Information about this will come with the new FRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new FRUs.
Item # FRUs FRU # System board, planar AMD RS760 mATX GA (4DIMMs/TPM disabled)--- for Russia only • MT 4163: • MT 5042: • MT 5046: 03T7013 • MT 5054: • MT 5056: • MT 5058: • MT 5062: • MT 5064: Mechanical FRUs The FRUs listed in the following tables are not illustrated.
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FRUs FRU # FRU, front I/O cable_R (11L_A495_U390) • MT 4163: all models • MT 5042: all models • MT 5046: all models 54Y9910 • MT 5054: all models • MT 5056: all models • MT 5058: all models • MT 5062: all models •...
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FRUs FRU # FRU, air deflectors - Japan • MT 4163: all models • MT 5042: all models • MT 5046: all models 45K6570 • MT 5054: all models • MT 5056: all models • MT 5058: all models • MT 5062: all models •...
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Windows XP Professional Recovery CD Windows XP Professional FRU # English • MT 4163: • MT 5042: • MT 5046: 03T0123 • MT 5054: • MT 5056: • MT 5058: • MT 5062: • MT 5064: French • MT 4163: •...
Windows Vista Business Recovery CD ® Windows Vista Business FRU # English • MT 4163: • MT 5042: • MT 5046: 03T0124 • MT 5054: • MT 5056: • MT 5058: • MT 5062: • MT 5064: India English • MT 4163: •...
Windows Vista Home Basic FRU # India English • MT 4163: • MT 5042: • MT 5046: 03T0272 • MT 5054: • MT 5056: • MT 5058: • MT 5062: • MT 5064: Overall: MT 4162, 5041, 5044, 5053, 5057, 5061, and 5063 The following replaceable components are available for the 4162, 5041, 5044, 5053, 5057, 5061, and 5063 machine type models.
Windows 7 Starter 32 FRU # US English • MT 4162: • MT 5041: • MT 5044: 03T0205 • MT 5053: • MT 5057: • MT 5061: • MT 5063: Windows XP Professional Recovery CD Windows XP Professional FRU # English •...
• MT 5063: Windows Vista Business Recovery CD Windows Vista Business FRU # English • MT 4162: • MT 5041: • MT 5044: 03T0124 • MT 5053: • MT 5057: • MT 5061: • MT 5063: ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows Vista Business FRU # India English • MT 4162: • MT 5041: • MT 5044: 03T0271 • MT 5053: • MT 5057: • MT 5061: • MT 5063: Windows Vista Home Basic Recovery CD Windows Vista Home Basic FRU # French •...
“Using passwords” on page 43. Operating system password Note: This section applies only to computer models that have an operating system preinstalled from Lenovo. An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
5. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance position (pin 2 and pin 3). 6. Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that have been removed or disconnected. 7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor. For machine types 4162, 5041, 5044, 5051, 5053, 5055, 5057, 5059, 5061, 5063, and 5065, see “Completing the parts replacement”...
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