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Lenovo ThinkCentre M57p 6073 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

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ThinkCentre
Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
Machine Types 6062, 6065, 6071, 6076, 6089,
7103,
9011, 9014, 9071,
9089, 9162, 9182, 9303

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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Machine Types 6062, 6065, 6071, 6076, 6089, 7103, 9011, 9014, 9071, 9089, 9162, 9182, 9303...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 4 Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the power supply . Replacing the heat sink . Replacing the hard disk drive . Replacing the optical drive . © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Replacing a memory module Replacing a PCI adapter . Replacing the system fan .
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  • Page 7: Figures

    Figures Connectors . Connector locations . Component locations . System board parts locations . © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. Pivoting the cover . Removing the battery . Cable routing . Integrated cable lock . 12 . 13 .
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  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and damage to your product. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
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  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Overview

    Publications v Troubleshooting information v Parts information v Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information v Support phone list To access this information, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005. ®...

  • Page 12: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts.

  • Page 13: Locations

    Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Locating connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer.

  • Page 14: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2.
  • Page 15 Connector Description USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB scanner or USB printer. If you have more than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.

  • Page 16: Locating Components

    Locating components To open the computer cover, see “Opening the cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations Optical drive (such as a CD or DVD drive) Power supply assembly Optical drive eject button Optical drive Hard disk drive...

  • Page 17: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations Battery Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) IDE connector Optical drive connector PCI riser connector Front panel connector 12 V power connector Power connector System fan connector...
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  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware

    5 to identify the required connector, and then use the instructions that are included with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 20: Installing Internal Options

    Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before opening the computer cover. Opening the cover Important Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. To open the computer cover: 1.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Battery

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply.
  • Page 22 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the power supply. 3. Remove the PCI riser. See “Replacing a PCI adapter” on page 25. 4. Remove the three screws at the rear of the chassis securing the power supply. 5.
  • Page 23 8. 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 that are provided by Lenovo. 9. Install and tighten the three screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply assembly.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Heat Sink

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink.
  • Page 25 5. Remove the heat sink 1 from the system board by pivoting the lever 2 securing the heat sink until it is fully in the up position. Lift the heat sink off of the system board. 6. Place the new heat sink 1 into position and lower the lever 2 to secure the heat sink.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
  • Page 27 4. Lift the hard disk drive and bracket up to remove it from the hard disk drive bay. 5. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the blue bracket by flexing the bracket enough to slide the drive out. Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace an optical drive.
  • Page 29 2. Push the optical drive eject button. 3. Pull the eject bar. Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware...
  • Page 30 4. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. 5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay until it locks into position. 6. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35. ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 31: Replacing A Memory Module

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module.
  • Page 32 4. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. 5. Position the replacement memory module over the memory connector. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the memory connector until the retaining clips close.

  • Page 33: Replacing A Pci Adapter

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a PCI adapter.

  • Page 34: Replacing The System Fan

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan.
  • Page 35 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system fan. 3. Locate the system fan. See “Locating components” on page 8. 4. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
  • Page 36 6. Remove the system fan 1 by sliding the tabs out of the side slots and lifting out. 7. Install the new system fan and connect the system fan cable to the system board. 8. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 37: Replacing The Rear Fan Bracket Assembly

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan bracket assembly.
  • Page 38 5. Lift the rear fan bracket assembly out of the slots 1 . 6. Install the new rear fan bracket assembly and connect the rear fan cable to the system board. 7. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35. ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 39: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
  • Page 40 5. Push downward on the metal tab shown while lifting the speaker out from the computer. Note: You might need a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry the speaker from 6. Position the bottom of the new speaker into the metal tabs then pivot the top of the speaker downward until it snaps into position.

  • Page 41: Replacing A Keyboard

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard.

  • Page 42: Replacing A Mouse

    Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. This section provides instructions on how to replace a mouse.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement

    3. Lower the drive-bay assembly and position the drive locks to the locked position. Otherwise, you cannot close the computer cover. 4. Close the computer cover. 5. If a cover lock is installed, lock the cover. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 44 7. To update your configuration, see ″Using the Setup Utility program″ in the User Guide. 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 45: Recovering From A Post/Bios Update Failure

    16. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system. Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www.lenovo.com/support/ on the World Wide Web. Installation instructions are provided in README files with the device-driver files. Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement...
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  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Security Features

    See Figure 8. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many laptop computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/ and search on Kensington.

  • Page 48: Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos)

    What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 35. Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section applies to lost or forgotten passwords. For more information about lost or forgotten passwords, go to the ThinkVantage To erase a forgotten password: 1.

  • Page 49: 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 50: 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 The Lenovo logo...
  • Page 52 Part Number: 43C6657 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C6657...

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