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Summary of Contents for Lenovo ThinkCentre M715t
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M715t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Type (MT): 10MD, 10ME Energy Star MT: 10MD, 10ME Overview Specifications Locking the computer Locations of indicators, Specifications of your Locking devices for connectors, and computer your computer controls provided on your computer Replacing hardware Replacing CRUs Replacing FRUs...
Contents Overview .........3 Replacing the Wi-Fi card ...........30 Replacing the coin-cell battery .........32 Front view ............... 3 Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive ......33 Rear view ................ 4 Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive bracket ..35 System board ..............6 Replacing the power supply assembly ....36 Machine type and model label ........
Overview Front view Note Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. Optical drive eject/close button Used to eject the tray of the optical drive. After you insert a disc into the tray, press the eject/close button to close the tray. Optical drive status indicator This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use.
Rear view Note Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. Microphone connector Used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or use speech recognition software. VGA-out connector Used to send video signals from the computer to another video device, such as a monitor.
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Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. To attach an external audio device, connect a cable between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer. Serial connector Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
System board Note Front view Rear view for additional component descriptions. 4-pin power connector Microprocessor fan connector Internal speaker connector Storage drive status indicator Power button board connector SATA power connectors (2) 10-pin power connector SATA 3.0 connectors (3) Auxiliary fan connector 1 Illuminated red dot connector Thermal sensor connector M.2 solid-state drive slot...
Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies the computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify the computer and provide faster service. The machine type and model label is attached on the side of the computer as shown.
Specifications Power supply • 180 watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply • 210 watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply Storage drives Up to two 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch storage drives and one M.2 solid-state drive Video features The integrated graphics card supports the following: •...
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Network features • Ethernet LAN • Wireless LAN (optional) • Bluetooth (optional) Physical dimensions • Width: 145.0 mm (5.7 inches) • Height: 366.0 mm (14.4 inches) • Depth: 292.7 mm (11.5 inches) Weight (without the package) • Maximum configuration as shipped: 6.5 kg (14.3 lb) Specifications...
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support. Attaching a cable lock A cable lock can be used to secure devices, such as the keyboard and the mouse, by locking the device cables to the computer.
• In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of defective CRUs. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
CRU. Optional-service CRUs can be removed and installed by users or, during the warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician. Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRUs are computer parts that a trained technician can upgrade or replace.
CRUs and FRUs locations Refer to the following illustrations to check the locations of CRUs and FRUs within the computer. Note Some of the following parts are optional on some models. Self-service CRU Computer cover p. 20 Coin-cell battery p. 32 Memory module p.
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Optional-service CRU Wi-Fi card p. 30 Wi-Fi card shield p. 30 Power supply assembly p. 36 Replacing hardware...
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Heat sink and fan assembly p. 48 Rear fan p. 51 Microprocessor p. 49 System board p. 53 Power button board p. 46 Optical drive cable Card reader p. 46 Front I/O bracket p. 46 Internal speaker p. 42 Wi-Fi antennas (2) p.
Replacing CRUs Before replacing CRUs To check the locations of CRUs, see CRUs and FRUs locations. Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Before replacing a CRU, click the illustration of the part to check the brief procedures. External options Computer cover Front bezel...
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Coin-cell battery M.2 solid-state drive M.2 solid-state drive Power supply assembly bracket To replace a component that is not in the list above, contact a Lenovo service Note technician. The support phone numbers are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/ support/phone Replacing CRUs...
Replacing external options Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. Replace the dust shield.
Removing the computer cover Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes Caution until the computer is cool. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.
Replacing the front bezel Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Replace the front bezel. Complete the replacement. For details, see Completing the parts replacement. ...
Replacing the optical drive Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive.
Replacing the optical drive bracket Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
Replacing the storage drive Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
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• 3.5-inch secondary storage drive Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 3.5-inch storage drive. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing CRUs...
Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive Remove the storage converter with the 2.5-inch storage drive. See Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive. Replace the 2.5-inch storage drive in the storage converter. Reinstall the storage converter with the 2.5-inch storage drive. See Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive. Replacing CRUs...
Replacing a memory module Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following figure. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. ...
Replacing a PCI Express card Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
Replacing the Wi-Fi card Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward.
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• Type 2 Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing CRUs...
Replacing the coin-cell battery Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel connector assignments (configurations). A coin-cell battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer.
Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
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• Type 2 Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing CRUs...
Replacing the M.2 solid-state drive bracket Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
Replacing the power supply assembly Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. Caution Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables to your computer, do the following: Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer.
• Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace an FRU, ensure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the website: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. • An FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure.
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Heat sink and fan Microprocessor Rear fan assembly Cover presence switch System board To replace a component that is not in the list above, contact a Lenovo service technician. Note The support phone numbers are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. Replacing FRUs...
Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card.
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• Rear Wi-Fi antenna Connect the new Wi-Fi antenna cables to the Wi-Fi card. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing FRUs...
Replacing the internal speaker Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward.
Replacing the front fan Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward.
Replacing the thermal sensor Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward.
Replacing the illuminated red dot Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
Replacing front I/O options Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the power button board cable, card reader cable, and the USB 3.1 Type-C connector cable from the system board.
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Connect the new power button board cable, card reader cable, and the USB 3.1 Type-C connector cable to the system board. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing FRUs...
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
Replacing the microprocessor Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the Caution computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
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Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing FRUs...
Replacing the rear fan Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward.
Replacing the cover presence switch Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ...
Replacing the system board Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Remove the front I/O bracket.
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Replace the system board. • The numbers in the following figure show the locations of the screws instead Note of the removing and reinstalling order of the screws. • Handle the system board carefully by its edges. Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing system board, and then reconnect the cables to the new system board.
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