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Lenovo 3000
Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
Machine Types 9686, 9687, 9688, 9689, 9690, 9691

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  • Page 1 Lenovo 3000 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Machine Types 9686, 9687, 9688, 9689, 9690, 9691...
  • Page 3 Lenovo 3000...
  • 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

    Index ....55 Replacing the power supply assembly . 26 Replacing the heat sink . . 27 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 7: Figures

    Removing a heat sink held in place by a clamp 28 Padlock Loop . . 50 Removing a heat sink held in place by screws Clamping the heat sink to the plastic retention bracket . . 29 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    If you no longer have a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain one online from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Overview

    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, point your browser 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 controls and 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 Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector. Standard keyboard Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector connector. 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.

  • Page 16: Locating Components

    Locating components To open the computer cover, see “Removing the cover” on page 13. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations Microprocessor fan and heat PCI Express and PCI adapter connectors sink Memory modules (2) Rear fan assembly...

  • Page 17: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Identifying parts on the system board The system board (also known as the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. Your computer contains one of the three system board types shown in the following three figures.

  • Page 18: System Board Parts Locations

    Figure 5 shows the locations of parts on the system board for some computer models. Figure 5. System board parts locations Microprocessor and heat sink Front USB connectors (2) Microprocessor fan connector Serial (COM) connector Memory connector 1 Leo connector Memory connector 2 CD-IN connector Power connector...

  • Page 19: System Board Parts Locations

    Figure 6 shows the locations of parts on the system board for some computer models. Figure 6. System board parts locations Microprocessor and heat sink Front panel connector Microprocessor fan connector Power fan connector Memory connector 1 Front USB connectors (2) Memory connector 2 Serial (COM) connector Memory connector 3...
  • Page 20 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 3. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware

    5 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6. 4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer cover. 5. If there are thumbscrews securing the cover, remove them. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 22: Removing And Replacing The Front Bezel

    6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to and remove. Figure 7. Removing the computer cover Removing and replacing the front bezel To remove and replace the front bezel: 1.

  • Page 23: Removing The Front Bezel

    2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Carefully set the bezel to the side without disconnecting the power switch and LED assembly cable. Figure 8. Removing the front bezel 3.

  • Page 24: Installing Internal Options

    Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before opening the computer cover. Installing memory Your computer either has two or four connectors for installing double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs). System boards with two connectors can accommodate up to a maximum of 2.0 GB of system memory.

  • Page 25: Installing Pci Adapters

    4. 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 connector until the retaining clips close. Figure 10. Positioning the memory module What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
  • Page 26 2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter latch 2 and remove the slot cover. . Figure 11. Opening the adapter latch Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 27 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appropriate connector on the system board. 5. Pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapters. Figure 12. Closing the adapter latch What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

  • Page 28: Installing Internal Drives

    Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media.

  • Page 29: Drive Bay Locations

    Figure 13 shows the location of the drive bays. Figure 13. Drive bay locations The following list describes the types and size of drives that you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 in.) v Optical drive such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) v 5.25-inch hard disk drive...

  • Page 30: Locating The Spare Retainer Bracket

    2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Carefully set the bezel to the side without disconnecting the power switch and LED assembly cable. Figure 14. Locating the spare retainer bracket 3.

  • Page 31: Connecting Drives

    7. For a 5.25-inch drive, install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive. Figure 15. Installing a retainer bracket 8. For a 3.5-inch drive, you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center.

  • Page 32: Installing The First Optical Drive

    3. Locate the IDE connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. 4. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the IDE connector on the system board. To reduce electronic noise, use the connectors at the end of the cable only.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Battery

    4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive. Figure 19. Installing a serial ATA drive 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,”...

  • Page 34: Replacing The Power Supply 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 power supply assembly.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Heat Sink

    6. Install the four screws to secure the power supply. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 7. Reconnect the power supply connectors to the system board. 8. Reconnect a power supply connector to each of the drives.

  • Page 36: Removing A Heat Sink Held In Place By A Clamp

    a. Pivot the handle 1 to release the heat sink clamp and then disengage the clamp from the plastic retention bracket. Figure 23. Removing a heat sink held in place by a clamp b. Remove the four screws 1 securing the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board.

  • Page 37: Clamping The Heat Sink To The Plastic Retention

    7. Remove the mylar film that covers the greased side of the new heat sink that will face the processor. 8. Depending on which heat sink you are installing, do one of the following: a. Position the heat sink on the microprocessor socket and then position the clamp on the plastic retention bracket.

  • Page 38: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the 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. Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 39: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery discs. The set of Product Recovery disccs will enable you to restore the contents of the hard disk to the same state as when your computer was originally shipped from the factory.

  • Page 40: Installing The Hard Disk Drive Into Bracket

    7. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. See Figure 28. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive.

  • Page 41: Replacing An 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 42: Removing The Optical Drive

    4. Press the blue release button and remove the optical drive out the front of the computer. Figure 30. Removing the optical drive 5. Remove the retainer bracket from the drive being replaced and install it on the new drive. Figure 31.

  • Page 43: Installing A New Drive

    6. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position. Figure 32. Installing a new drive 7. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive. 8. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot it inward until the three plastic tabs snap into position on the left side.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Diskette 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 diskette drive.

  • Page 45: 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 46: 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 47: Removing The Pci Adapter

    2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter latch 2 and remove the adapter by pulling it straight out of the adapter connector. Figure 37. Removing the PCI adapter Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware...
  • Page 48 3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. 4. Ensure the adapter is fully seated into the adapter connector. 5. At the rear of the computer, pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapter. Figure 38.

  • Page 49: Replacing The Front Fan 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 front fan assembly. The front fan is located on the inside of the front panel of the computer, behind the front bezel.

  • Page 50: Replacing The Rear Fan 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 assembly. The rear fan is located on the inside of the rear panel of the computer.

  • Page 51: Removing The Rear Fan Assembly

    4. Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the system fan connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. 5. Pull the rear fan assembly out of chassis. Figure 41. Removing the rear fan assembly 6.

  • Page 52: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place. Figure 42. Replacing the rear fan assembly 8. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. 9. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 47. Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 53: Replacing The 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 54: Replacing The 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 55: Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement

    5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6. 6. To update your configuration, see ″Using the Setup Utility program″ in your User Guide. © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.

  • Page 56: Obtaining Device Drivers

    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. 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.

  • Page 57: Chapter 5. Security Features

    See Figure 46. 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 58: Padlock Loop

    47. 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 Lenovo Care program. To erase a forgotten password: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 13.
  • Page 59 8. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cord. See Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 47. Chapter 5. Security features...
  • Page 60 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 61: 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 62: 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 Lenovo Care...

  • Page 63: Index

    3 front bezel bezel, removing 14 front connectors 5 padlock, security 50 front fan assembly, replacing 41 parallel connector 7 parts replacement, completing 47 password erasing 50 lost or forgotten 50 © Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © IBM Corp. 2005.
  • Page 64 password protection 50 PCI adapter 17 PCI adapter, replacing 38 power supply, replacing 26 protection, password 50 rear connectors 6 rear fan assembly, replacing 42 removing the cover 13 replacing battery 25 hard drive 30 heat sink 27 resources, information 3 safety information 1 security cable lock 49...
  • Page 66 Part Number: 43C3153 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C3153...

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