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Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 10B3 Hardware Maintenance Manual (256 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 15.34 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
11
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 3. General Information
35
Specifications
35
For Machine Types: 10B0, 10B1, 10B2, 10B3, 10HJ, and 10HK
35
For Machine Types: 10B4, 10B5, 10B6, 10B7, 10HL, and 10HM
36
For Machine Types: 10AX, 10AY, 10DK, 10DL, 10DM, and 10DN
37
Lenovo Programs
37
Accessing a Program on Your Computer
37
An Introduction to Lenovo Programs
38
Lenovo Support Web Site
40
Chapter 4. General Checkout
41
Problem Determination Tips
41
Chapter 5. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
43
Basic Troubleshooting
43
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
44
Troubleshooting Procedure
44
Troubleshooting
45
Audio Problems
46
CD Problems
47
DVD Problems
48
Intermittent Problems
49
Hard Disk Drive Problems
49
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing Device Problems
50
Monitor Problems
51
Networking Problems
53
Option Problems
55
Performance and Lockup Problems
56
Printer Problems
57
Serial Port Problems
58
Software Problems
58
USB Problems
59
Diagnostics
60
Lenovo Solution Center
60
UEFI Diagnostic Program
60
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
63
Starting the Setup Utility Program
63
Viewing and Changing Settings
63
Using Passwords
63
Password Considerations
64
Power-On Password
64
Administrator Password
64
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
64
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
64
Enabling or Disabling a Device
65
Selecting a Startup Device
65
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
65
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
66
Enabling Erp LPS Compliance Mode
66
ICE Performance Mode
67
ICE Thermal Alert
67
Changing the BIOS Settings before Installing a New Operating System
68
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
68
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
69
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
69
Power Supply Problems
69
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
70
Miscellaneous Error Conditions
71
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Locations
75
For Machine Types: 10B0, 10B1, 10B2, 10B3, 10HJ, and 10HK
75
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
75
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
76
Locating Major Frus and Crus
77
Looking up FRU Information
79
Locating Parts on the System Board
79
Locating Internal Drives
81
For Machine Types: 10B4, 10B5, 10B6, 10B7, 10HL, and 10HM
82
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
82
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
83
Locating Major Frus and Crus
84
Looking up FRU Information
86
Locating Parts on the System Board
86
Locating Internal Drives
88
For Machine Types: 10AX, 10AY, 10DK, 10DL, 10DM, and 10DN
89
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
89
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
90
Locating Major Frus and Crus
91
Looking up FRU Information
93
Locating Parts on the System Board
93
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 10B0, 10B1, 10B2, 10B3, 10HJ, and 10HK)
95
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
95
Installing or Replacing Hardware
95
Installing External Options
95
Removing the Computer Cover
96
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
96
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
98
Installing or Replacing a PCI Express Card
100
Replacing the Battery
103
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
104
Replacing the Slim Card Reader
106
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
109
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
110
Replacing the Microprocessor
112
Replacing the System Board
114
Installing the Solid-State Drive
116
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
117
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
119
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
121
Replacing the Thermal Sensor
122
Replacing the Cover Presence Switch
124
Replacing the Wi-Fi Units
126
Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
133
Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
134
Replacing the Keyboard
136
Replacing the Mouse
137
Completing the Parts Replacement
137
Chapter 10. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 10B4, 10B5, 10B6, 10B7, 10HL, and 10HM)
141
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
141
Installing or Replacing Hardware
141
Installing External Options
141
Removing the Computer Cover
142
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
142
Accessing the System Board Components and Drives
143
Installing or Replacing a PCI Express Card
145
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
147
Replacing the Battery
149
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
150
Replacing the Solid-State Drive
152
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
157
Replacing the Slim Card Reader
160
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
163
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
165
Replacing the Microprocessor
169
Replacing the System Board
171
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
173
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
175
Replacing the Thermal Sensor
176
Replacing the Wi-Fi Units
178
Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
184
Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
186
Replacing the Keyboard
188
Replacing the Mouse
189
Completing the Parts Replacement
189
Chapter 11. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 10AX, 10AY, 10DK, 10DL, 10DM, and 10DN)
191
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
191
Installing or Replacing Hardware
191
Installing External Options
191
Installing or Removing the Ac Power Adapter
192
Installing or Removing the Vertical Stand
193
Installing or Removing the VESA Mount Bracket
195
Installing or Removing the Ac Power Adapter Bracket
197
Replacing the Optical Drive
199
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
204
Installing or Removing the I/O Box
210
Removing the Computer Cover
213
Installing or Removing the Hard Disk Drive Assembly
215
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
217
Replacing the Battery
218
Replacing the Power Switch Board
220
Replacing the Wi-Fi Card Module
221
Installing or Removing the Front Wi-Fi Antenna
223
Installing or Removing the Rear Wi-Fi Antenna
225
Replacing the Internal Speaker
227
Replacing the Cover Presence Switch
229
Replacing the System Fan
231
Replacing the Thermal Module
233
Replacing the Microprocessor
235
Replacing the System Board
237
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
240
Completing the Parts Replacement
241
Chapter 12. Additional Service Information
245
Security Features
245
Hardware Controlled Passwords
245
Operating System Password
245
Vital Product Data
245
BIOS Levels
245
Flash Update Procedures
245
Updating the BIOS
246
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
246
Recovering from a System Image Failure
246
Power Management
247
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
247
Automatic Power-On Features
247
Appendix A. Notices
249
Television Output Notice
250
European Conformance CE Mark
250
Trademarks
250
Index
251
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Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 10B3 User Manual (148 pages)
Machine Types: 10B0, 10B1, 10B2, and 10B3
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Server
| Size: 7.2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Important Safety Information
7
Service and Upgrades
7
Static Electricity Prevention
7
Extension Cords and Related Devices
8
Power Cords and Power Adapters
8
External Devices
9
Heat and Product Ventilation
9
Plugs and Outlets
9
Modem Safety Information
10
Operating Environment
10
Cleaning and Maintenance
11
Laser Compliance Statement
11
Power Supply Statement
11
Chapter 1. Product Overview
13
Features
13
Specifications
17
Lenovo Programs
17
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 7 Operating System
17
Accessing Lenovo Programs on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
19
An Introduction to Lenovo Programs
19
Locations
21
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
21
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
22
Locating Components
24
Locating Parts on the System Board
24
Locating Internal Drives
26
Machine Type and Model Label
27
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
29
Frequently Asked Questions
29
Navigating Among Screens on the Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 Operating Systems
30
Navigating on Windows 8
30
Navigating on Windows 8.1
31
Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
32
Using the Keyboard
33
Using Windows Shortcut Keys
33
Using a Fingerprint Reader
33
Using the Wheel Mouse
34
Adjusting Audio
34
About Your Computer Audio
34
Setting the Volume from the Desktop
34
Setting the Volume from Control Panel
35
Using Cds and Dvds
35
Handling and Storing CD and DVD Media
36
Playing a CD or DVD
36
Recording a CD or DVD
36
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer
39
Accessibility and Comfort
39
Arranging Your Workspace
39
Comfort
39
Glare and Lighting
40
Air Circulation
40
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
40
Registering Your Computer
41
Moving Your Computer to Another Country or Region
41
Voltage-Selection Switch
41
Replacement Power Cords
42
Chapter 4. Security
43
Security Features
43
Locking the Computer Cover
44
Attaching a Kensington-Style Cable Lock
45
Using Passwords
45
BIOS Passwords
45
Windows Passwords
46
Configuring the Fingerprint Reader
46
Using and Understanding Firewalls
46
Protecting Data against Viruses
46
Chapter 5. Installing or Replacing Hardware
49
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
49
Installing or Replacing Hardware
49
Installing External Options
49
Removing the Computer Cover
50
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
51
Installing or Replacing a PCI Express Card
52
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
55
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
57
Replacing the Battery
59
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
60
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
62
Replacing the Microprocessor
63
Installing the Solid-State Drive
66
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
67
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
69
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
71
Replacing the Wifi Units
72
Installing or Removing the Rear Wifi Antenna
78
Installing or Removing the Front Wifi Antenna
79
Replacing the Keyboard
81
Replacing the Mouse
82
Completing the Parts Replacement
83
Chapter 6. Recovery Information
85
Recovery Information for the Windows 7 Operating System
85
Creating and Using Recovery Media
85
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
86
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
87
Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
88
Reinstalling Preinstalled Applications and Device Drivers
89
Reinstalling Software Programs
90
Reinstalling Device Drivers
90
Solving Recovery Problems
90
Recovery Information for the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Operating System
91
Refreshing Your Computer
91
Resetting Your Computer to the Factory Default Settings
91
Using the Advanced Startup Options
91
Recovering Your Operating System if Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 Fails to Start
92
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility Program
93
Starting the Setup Utility Program
93
Viewing and Changing Settings
93
Using Passwords
93
Password Considerations
94
Power-On Password
94
Administrator Password
94
Hard Disk Password
94
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
94
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
95
Enabling or Disabling a Device
95
Selecting a Startup Device
96
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
96
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
96
Enabling Erp Compliance Mode
96
ICE Performance Mode
97
ICE Thermal Alert
97
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
98
Chapter 8. Updating System Programs
99
Using System Programs
99
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
99
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
100
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
100
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems
101
Keeping Your Computer Current
101
Getting the Latest Device Drivers for Your Computer
101
Updating Your Operating System
101
Using System Update
102
Cleaning and Maintenance
102
Basics
102
Cleaning Your Computer
103
Good Maintenance Practices
104
Moving Your Computer
104
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
105
Basic Troubleshooting
105
Troubleshooting Procedure
106
Troubleshooting
106
Audio Problems
107
CD Problems
108
DVD Problems
109
Intermittent Problems
111
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing Device Problems
111
Monitor Problems
113
Networking Problems
115
Option Problems
117
Performance and Lockup Problems
118
Printer Problems
120
Serial Connector Problems
120
Software Problems
121
USB Problems
122
Lenovo Solution Center
122
Chapter 11. Getting Information, Help, and Service
123
Information Resources
123
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
123
Lenovo Welcome
123
Help and Support
123
Safety and Warranty
123
Lenovo Web Site
123
Lenovo Support Web Site
124
Help and Service
124
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Program
124
Calling for Service
124
Using Other Services
125
Purchasing Additional Services
125
Appendix A. Notices
127
Trademarks
128
Appendix B. Regulatory Information
129
Export Classification Notice
129
Television Output Notice
129
Electronic Emissions Notices
129
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
129
Eurasian Compliance Mark
131
Additional Regulatory Information
131
Appendix C. WEEE and Recycling Information
133
Important WEEE Information
133
Recycling Information for Japan
133
Recycling Information for Brazil
134
Battery Recycling Information for Taiwan
134
Battery Recycling Information for the European Union
134
Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive (Rohs)
137
European Union Rohs
137
China Rohs
137
Turkish Rohs
137
Ukraine Rohs
138
India Rohs
138
Appendix E. China Energy Label
139
Appendix F. ENERGY STAR Model Information
141
Index
143
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