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M910t
User Guide and
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Machine Type (MT):
10MM, 10MN, 10QL
Energy Star MT:
10MM, 10MN, 10QL
Overview
Locations of indicators,
connectors, and
controls provided on
your computer
Replaceable parts
Locations of the
replaceable parts on
your computer
Specifications
Specifications of your
computer
Replacing CRUs
Replacing instructions
for Customer
Replaceable Units
(CRUs)
Computer locks
Locking devices for
your computer
Replacing FRUs
Replacing instructions
for Field Replaceable
Units (FRUs) (for
technicians only)

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  • Page 1 M910t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Type (MT): 10MM, 10MN, 10QL Energy Star MT: 10MM, 10MN, 10QL Overview Specifications Computer locks Locations of indicators, Specifications of your Locking devices for connectors, and computer your computer controls provided on your computer Replaceable parts Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Overview .........3 Replacing the storage drive ........31 Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the Front view ............... 3 primary or secondary drive bay ........31 Rear view ................ 5 Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front- access storage enclosure ..........33 System board ..............

  • Page 3: Overview

    Overview Front view Note Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. Slim optical drive eject/close button (optional) 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.
  • Page 4 Card reader slot (optional) Used to read data from a supported memory card. Microphone connector Used to connect a microphone to your computer. You can use the microphone to record sounds or interact with the computer using speech-recognition software. Headphone connector Used to connect headphones to your computer.

  • Page 5: Rear View

    Rear view Note Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. 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.
  • Page 6 VGA-out connector Used to send video signals from the computer to another video device, such as a monitor. Serial connector Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector. USB 3.0 connectors (4) Used to connect a USB-compatible device.

  • Page 7: System Board

    System board Note  Front view   Rear view  for additional component descriptions. 4-pin power connector Microprocessor fan connector Memory slot (DIMM1) Memory slot (DIMM2) Memory slot (DIMM3) Memory slot (DIMM4) Power button board connector Internal speaker connector SATA power connector SATA power connector 10-pin power connector Auxiliary fan connector SATA 3.0 connector...
  • Page 8 SATA 3.0 connector M.2 Wi-Fi card slot M.2 storage drive slot Illuminated red dot connector Thermal sensor connector Front USB 2.0 connector Front USB 2.0 connector Serial (COM2) connector PCI Express card slot (physical link width x16; negotiable link width x4, x1) PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 graphics card slot...

  • Page 9: Machine Type And Model Label

    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.

  • Page 10: Specifications

    Specifications Power supply • 180 watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply • 250 watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply Storage drives Up to four SATA storage drives (including one hot-swap storage drive) and one M.2 storage drive Video features The integrated graphics card supports the following: •...
  • Page 11 Expansion • Card reader (optional) • Memory slot • Optical drive (optional) • PCI Express card slot (physical link width x16; negotiable link width x4, x1) • PCI Express x1 card slot • PCI Express x16 graphics card slot • Storage drive bay Network features •...

  • Page 12: Computer Locks

    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. Computer locks...

  • Page 13: Attaching A Cable Lock

    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. The cable lock connects to the cable-lock slots on the rear of the computer. To install a cable lock, do the following: Insert the clip 1 into the cable-lock slot 4.

  • Page 14: Replacing Hardware

    • In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of defective CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units). Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.

  • Page 15: Knowing Replaceable Parts

    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.

  • Page 16: Crus And Frus Locations

    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 Coin-cell battery  p. 37  Memory module  p. 36  M.2 storage drive  p.
  • Page 17 Optional-service CRU Power supply assembly  p. 39  Wi-Fi card shield  p. 42  Wi-Fi card  p. 42  Replacing hardware...
  • Page 18 Heat sink and fan assembly  p. 58  Microprocessor  p. 59  System board  p. 62  Optical drive cable  p. 29  Computer handle  p. 47  Front I/O bracket  p. 50  Card reader  p. 49  Power button  p. 48  Wi-Fi antennas and rear antenna cover  p.

  • Page 19: Replacing Crus

    Replacing CRUs Before replacing CRUs Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that a user can upgrade or replace. There are two types of CRUs: self-service and optional-service. 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.
  • Page 20 Coin-cell battery PCI Express card Power supply assembly M.2 storage drive Wi-Fi card 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...

  • Page 21: Replacing The Keyboard Or Wireless Keyboard

    Replacing the keyboard or wireless keyboard Note The wireless keyboard is available only on some models. Replacing the keyboard Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Disconnect the old keyboard cable from the computer. Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer. Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 22: Replacing The Wireless Keyboard

    Replacing the wireless keyboard Remove your old wireless keyboard. Take out the new wireless keyboard from the package. Open the battery compartment cover, and install two AAA batteries according to the polarity indicators. Remove the USB dongle from the keyboard compartment or from the wireless mouse compartment and connect it to an available USB connector on the computer.

  • Page 23: Replacing The Mouse Or Wireless Mouse

    Replacing the mouse or wireless mouse Note The wireless mouse is available only on some models. Replacing the mouse Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Disconnect the old mouse cable from the computer. Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer. Replacing the wireless mouse Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer.
  • Page 24 • The green LED indicates that the mouse is ready for use. Note • The flashing amber LED indicates a low battery level. • Push the power switch to the off position when you are not using the mouse to extend the battery life.

  • Page 25: Replacing The Power Cord

    Replacing the power cord 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 that are connected to the computer. Replace the power cord. Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 26: Removing The Computer Cover

    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.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Front Bezel

    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. ...

  • Page 28: Pivoting The Drive Bay Assembly Inward And Outward

    Pivoting the drive bay assembly inward and outward 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. ...

  • Page 29: Replacing The Optical Drive

    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.
  • Page 30 • Slim optical drive Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see  Completing the parts replacement.  Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 31: Replacing The Storage Drive

    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 in the primary or secondary drive bay Remove the computer cover. For details, see  Removing the computer cover. ...
  • Page 32 • 3.5-inch storage drive in the secondary drive bay 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...

  • Page 33: Replacing The 3.5-Inch Storage Drive In The Front-Access Storage Enclosure

    Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure Replace the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure. Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 34: Replacing The 2.5-Inch Storage Drive In The Storage Converter

    Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the storage converter Remove the storage converter with the 2.5-inch storage drive. See  Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary drive bay   Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure. ...
  • Page 35 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 2.5-inch storage drive. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see  Completing the parts replacement.  Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 36: Replacing The Memory Module

    Replacing the memory module Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Ensure that you follow the order of installing memory modules shown in the following figure. Remove the computer cover. For details, see  Removing the computer cover. ...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    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.

  • Page 38: Replacing The Pci Express Card

    Replacing the 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. ...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    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. Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label Caution attached.

  • Page 40: Replacing The M.2 Storage Drive

    Replacing the M.2 storage 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. ...
  • Page 41 • Type 2 Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see  Completing the parts replacement.  Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 42: Replacing The Wi-Fi Card

    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 outward.
  • Page 43 • Type 2 Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see  Completing the parts replacement.  Replacing CRUs...

  • Page 44: Completing The Parts Replacement

    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.

  • Page 45: Replacing Frus

    • 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.
  • Page 46 Cover presence switch Heat sink and fan Microprocessor assembly Rear fan System board 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 FRUs...

  • Page 47: Replacing Computer Handle

    Replacing computer handle 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.  Replace computer handle.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Power Button

    Replacing the power button 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 outward.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Card Reader

    Replacing the card reader 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 outward.

  • Page 50: Replacing Front I/O Bracket

    Replacing front I/O 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.  Replace front I/O bracket.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Wi-Fi Antennas

    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.  Pivot the drive bay assembly outward.
  • Page 52 • 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...

  • Page 53: Replacing The Front Fan

    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 outward.

  • Page 54: Replacing The Illuminated Red Dot

    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. ...

  • Page 55: Replacing The Thermal Sensor

    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 outward.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    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 outward.

  • Page 57: Replacing The Cover Presence Switch

    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. ...

  • Page 58: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    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. ...

  • Page 59: Replacing The Microprocessor

    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 computer Caution cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Remove the computer cover.
  • Page 60 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...

  • Page 61: Replacing The Rear Fan

    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 outward.

  • Page 62: Replacing The System Board

    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 power button.
  • Page 63 Replace the system board. Note 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. See  System board.  Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see  Completing the parts replacement. ...

  • Page 64: Notices & Trademarks

    Any warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service statement may not apply to you. is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used.

  • Page 65: Trademarks

    The ThinkCentre logo of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video Electronics product, and use of those Web sites is at your own Standards Association.

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