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Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 3 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 4 © Copyright Lenovo 2008. 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

    Appendix. Notices ..119 Television output notice . . 120 Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . 53 Trademarks . . 120 Hard disk drive boot error . . 53 © Copyright Lenovo 2008...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3. The Symptom-to-FRU Index and Additional Service Information chapters are not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all ThinkCentre computers.

  • Page 8: Important Information About Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus

    FRU part numbers. Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo’s requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective. v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. Electrical safety © Copyright Lenovo 2008...
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server/workstation covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

  • Page 11: Voltage-Selection Switch

    v Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.

  • Page 12: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    If any unsafe conditions are present, you must determine how serious the apparent hazard could be and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present: v Electrical hazards, especially primary power (primary voltage on the frame can cause serious or fatal electrical shock).

  • Page 13: Grounding Requirements

    v Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap. v Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
  • Page 14 v Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. v When possible, use one hand only to connect or disconnect signal cables. v Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structural damage.
  • Page 15 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 16 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
  • Page 17 Chapter 2. Safety information...
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  • Page 19 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) Chapter 2. Safety information...
  • Page 20 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: v Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas.
  • Page 21 CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 33F8354 ou um tipo de bateria equivalente recomendado pelo Se o seu sistema possui um módulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas por um módulo do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante.
  • Page 22 CUIDADO: O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar/desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação.
  • Page 23 Chapter 2. Safety information...
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  • Page 25 Chapter 2. Safety information...
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  • Page 27 DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l’alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : v Ne manipulez aucun câble et n’effectuez aucune opération d’installation, d’entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d’un orage. v Branchez tous les cordons d’alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement câblé...
  • Page 28 ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 33F8354), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d’un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
  • Page 29 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L’interrupteur de contrôle d’alimentation de l’unité et l’interrupteur dubloc d’alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl’unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd’alimentation. Pour mettre l’unité...
  • Page 30 VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. v Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß...
  • Page 31 CAUTION: Eine verbrauchte Lithiumbatterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der Teilenummer 33F8354 oder eine gleichwertige, vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Enthält das System ein Modul mit einer Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren.
  • Page 32 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2. Safety information...
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  • Page 35 Chapter 2. Safety information...
  • Page 36 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l’installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. v Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
  • Page 37 ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 33F8354 o un tipo di batteria equivalente consigliato dal produttore. Se sul sistema è presente un modulo che contiene una batteria al litio, sostituirlo solo con un tipo di modulo dello stesso tipo della stessa casa di produzione.
  • Page 38 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENZIONE: Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l’apparecchiatura. ATTENZIONE: Il pulsante di controllo dell’alimentazione presente sull’unità e l’interruttore dell’alimentatore non disattivano l’alimentazione corrente fornita all’unità. E’ possibile che l’unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l’alimentazione dall’unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione.
  • Page 39 Chapter 2. Safety information...
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  • Page 41 PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: v No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica.
  • Page 42 PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando sustituya una batería de litio, utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 33F8354 u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante. Si su sistema dispone de un módulo que contiene una batería de litio, reemplácelo sólo con el mismo tipo de módulo, del mismo fabricante. La batería contiene litio y puede explotar si no se utiliza, manipula o desecha correctamente.
  • Page 43 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) PRECAUCIÓN: Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo. PRECAUCIÓN: El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo.
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  • Page 45: Chapter 3. General Information

    CRU removal and installation instructions v Publications v Troubleshooting information v Parts information v Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information To access this information, point your browser to http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. © Copyright Lenovo 2008...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. For machine type 6306 Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inch) Height: 402 mm (15.8 inch) Depth: 440 mm (17.3 inch) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 8.9 kg (19.8 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10°...

  • Page 47: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    If possible, have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. v Machine type and model v Processor or hard disk upgrades v Failure symptom – Do diagnostics indicate a failure? © Copyright Lenovo 2008...
  • Page 48 – What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing? – Is this the original reported failure? v Diagnostics version –...

  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Diagnostics

    PC-Doctor for DOS or PC-Doctor for Windows PE, save and print the log files created by both diagnostic programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative. (The log file created by PC-Doctor for Windows is automatically saved in C:\PCDR\DETAILED.TXT.)

  • Page 50: Running Diagnostics From The Rescue And Recovery Workspace

    To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http:// www.lenovo.com/support/. After you download the image, you can create the CD using any CD burning software. Running diagnostics from the CD or diskettes...

  • Page 51: Navigating Through The Diagnostics Programs

    Note: If you are running diagnostics from a diskette, when prompted, remove the first diskette and insert the second diskette. 6. When the program finishes, be sure to remove the CD or diskette from the drive. 7. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help. Navigating through the diagnostics programs Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the menus.

  • Page 52: Viewing The Test Log

    Contains the component’s unit-ID which corresponds to either a fixed disk drive, removable media drive, serial or parallel port, processor, specific RIMM, or a device on the PCI bus. v Date: Contains the date when the diagnostic test was run. The date is retrieved from CMOS and displayed using the YYYYMMDD format.
  • Page 53 1. Press F3 to activate the log file. 2. Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or press F2 to print the file. Chapter 5. Diagnostics...
  • Page 54 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 55: Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility

    A password can be any combination of up to twelve alphabetic and numeric characters (a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. Passwords should adhere to the following rules: © Copyright Lenovo 2008...

  • Page 56: User Password

    v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your previous password User Password...

  • Page 57: Selecting A Startup Device

    2. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Devices → ATA Drives Setup → SATA Controller and press Enter. 3. Select the desired settings and press Enter. 4. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit → Save Changes and Exit.

  • Page 58: Exiting From The Setup Utility Program

    3. Select the devices for the Primary Boot Sequence, the Automatic Boot Sequence, and the Error Boot Sequence. 4. From the Setup Utility menu, select Exit → Save Changes and Exit. If you have changed these settings and want to return to the default settings, select Load Optimal Defaults on the Exit menu.

  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    Power Cord v On/Off Switch connector v On/Off Switch Power Supply connector v System Board Power Supply connectors v Microprocessor(s) connection Check the power cord for continuity. Power Cord Check the power-on switch for continuity. Power-on Switch © Copyright Lenovo 2008...

  • Page 60: Diagnostic Error Codes

    Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running tests” on page 45 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-000-XXX...
  • Page 61 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file BIOS test halt, error threshold exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 000-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called BIOS test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
  • Page 62 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-032-XXX System board System Device Controller failure 001-034-XXX 1. Reboot the system System Device Buffer Allocation failure 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update procedures” on page 115 3. Run memory test 4. System board 001-035-XXX System board System Device Reset condition detected 001-036-XXX...
  • Page 63 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-254-XXX System board 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX 001-257-XXX System DMA error 001-260-XXX System board 001-264-XXX System IRQ error 001-268-XXX 1. Device on IRQ1 System IRQ1 failure 2. System board 001-269-XXX 1. Device on IRQ2 System IRQ2 failure 2. System board 001-270-XXX 1.
  • Page 64 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-286-XXX System board 001-287-XXX 001-288-XXX System Timer failure 001-292-XXX 1. Run Setup and re-test System CMOS 2. System board RAM error 001-293-XXX 1. CMOS Battery System CMOS Battery 2. System board 001-298-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Flash update System RTC date/time update failure procedures”...
  • Page 65 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-036-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video Register error 2. System board 005-038-XXX 1. Video card, if installed System BIOS extension failure 2. System board 005-040-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video IRQ failure 2. System board 005-195-XXX Information only Video Test aborted by user...
  • Page 66 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 006-197-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure Diskette interface test warning it is connected and/or enabled 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4. Replace the component under test 006-198-XXX 1.

  • Page 67: Chapter 6, "Using The Setup Utility," On

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 011-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Serial port test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.

  • Page 68: Flash The System. See "Flash Update Procedures

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Parallel port test halt, error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 014-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Parallel port test warning out is connected and/or enabled.

  • Page 69: System Board

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-036-XXX System board USB port Register error 015-040-XXX 1. Run setup and check for conflicts USB port IRQ failure 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update procedures” on page 115 3. System board 015-195-XXX Information only USB port Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary 015-196-XXX...
  • Page 70 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called PCI Card test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 71 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 020-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure PCI test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
  • Page 72 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 025-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure IDE interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
  • Page 73 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure SCSI interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Flash update procedures”...
  • Page 74 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 071-00X-XXX 1. Run Setup 071-01X-XXX 2. Flash the system. See “Flash update 071-02X-XXX procedures” on page 115 Audio port error 3. System board 071-03X-XXX 1. Speakers Audio port failure 2. Microphone 3. Audio card, if installed 4.
  • Page 75 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 080-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Game Port interface test halt, error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 080-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Game Port interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
  • Page 76 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 086-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Mouse Port interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 77 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-0XX-XXX 1. Flash system Voltage Sensor(s) failure 2. System board 170-195-XXX Information only Voltage Sensor(s) Test aborted by user Re-start the test, if necessary 170-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file Voltage Sensor(s) test halt, error threshold 2.
  • Page 78 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 175-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Thermal Sensor(s) test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 79 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 215-000-XXX No action CD-ROM Drive Test Passed 215-XXX-XXX 1. CD-ROM Drive Cable CD-ROM Drive error 2. Check power supply voltages 3. CD-ROM drive 4. System board 217-000-XXX No action Hard Disk Drive Test Passed 217-25X-XXX 1. Hard Disk Drive Cable 217-26X-XXX 2.
  • Page 80 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 415-000-XXX No action Modem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Remove the Modem and re-test the system Modem error Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: Beep Symptoms

    Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 2 short beeps Perform the following actions in order. CMOS setting error 1.

  • Page 82: Post Error Codes

    POST error codes Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations. v Checks some basic system-board operations v Checks the memory operation v Starts the video operation...
  • Page 83 POST Error Message Description/Action Press TAB to show POST screen Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot Replace and press any key when ready device.

  • Page 84: Miscellaneous Error Messages

    Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom FRU/Action Changing display colors Display/Monitor Computer will not power-off. See “Power 1. Power Switch Supply Problems” on page 53. 2. System Board 3. Riser card, if installed Computer will not RPL from server 1. Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2.

  • Page 85: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Non-system disk or disk error-type message 1. Diskette Drive with a known-good diagnostic diskette. 2. System Board 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above 1. Display (including blank or illegible display) 2. System Board Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use 1.
  • Page 86 c. Memory modules d. Extended video memory e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Power-on the computer to re-test the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board.

  • Page 87: Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Type 6306)

    These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. FRU replacements are to be done by trained service technicians only. This chapter does not contain a remove and replace procedure for all FRUs. Only the major FRUs are documented. © Copyright Lenovo 2008...

  • Page 88: Locating Controls And Connectors On The Front Of Your Computer

    Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the location of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer. Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections. USB connector Microphone connector Headphone connector USB connector...

  • Page 89: Rear Connectors

    Rear connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. Voltage-selection switch USB connectors (4) (some models) Power cord connector Ethernet connector Standard mouse connector Microphone connector Standard keyboard connector Audio line-out connector Serial port Audio line-in connector VGA monitor connector...

  • Page 90: Opening The Cover

    Opening the cover CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. This section describes how to remove the cover. 1.

  • Page 91: Locations

    Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. Microprocessor and heat sink Adapter card slot Memory module System fan assembly Adapter card Power supply Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs - Tamdhu Computers...

  • Page 92: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Locating parts on the system board Thermal sensor connector Front panel connector 4-pin power connector Battery Microprocessor and heat sink Adapter card slot Memory slot Front USB connectors (2) Diskette drive connector Internal speaker connector 24-pin power connector Front audio connector SATA connectors (2) Microprocessor fan connector Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper...

  • Page 93: Replacing The Power Supply

    2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and pivoting the bezel outward. Carefully set the bezel to the side without disconnecting the power switch/LED assembly cable. 3. 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 it snaps into position on the left side.
  • Page 94 7. Install the four screws to secure the power supply. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 8. Reconnect the power supply connectors to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 86.

  • Page 95: Replacing The System Board

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove and install the system board.

  • Page 96: Replacing A Pci Adapter Card

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace a PCI adapter card.
  • Page 97 2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter latch 2 and remove the slot cover. 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs - Tamdhu Computers...

  • Page 98: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Important When a new hard disk drive is installed, a set of Product Recovery discs might be required.
  • Page 99 Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Press the release tab 1 down, slide the hard drive cage 2 back, and pivot the hard disk drive outward as shown.
  • Page 100 7. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align the pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive.

  • Page 101: Replacing An Optical Drive

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace an optical drive.

  • Page 102: Replacing The Diskette Drive

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This procedure provides information on how to remove and replace the diskette drive.

  • Page 103: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace the system fan.
  • Page 104 3. The rear fan assembly is mounted with four rubber mounts that protrude through the rear of the chassis. Remove the fan assembly by pulling the rubber mounts back through the chassis. 4. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the system fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.

  • Page 105: Replacing The Front Fan Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace the front fan assembly.
  • Page 106 4. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the front fan assembly by gently pulling it out of the chassis. Install the new front fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the front fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.

  • Page 107: Replacing The Front Audio/Usb Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace the front audio/USB assembly.

  • Page 108: Replacing The Power Switch/Led Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace the power switch/LED assembly.

  • Page 109: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides information on how to remove and replace the CMOS battery.

  • Page 110: Completing The Fru Replacement

    Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery. 6. Turn on the computer and all attached devices. 7. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See "Using the Setup Utility"...

  • Page 111: Chapter 9. Fru Lists

    15Q 15T 16G 16M 16A 16Q 16T 18G 18M 18A 18Q 18T 19G 1AG 1AM 1AA 1AQ 1AT 13K 14K 15K 16K 1AK) Diskette drive, 3.5″ 1.44MB 2 Mode FDD with Bezel and cable (models) 40Y9107 © Copyright Lenovo 2008...
  • Page 112 43N9462 Temp Sense Cable (6pin 460 mm) kit w/ bracket (all models) 45J9495 6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) FRU# CRU Tier USB FULL--US English (models 11A 11Q 12A 12Q 13M 13A 13Q 14M 14A 14Q 15G 15M...
  • Page 113 6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) FRU# CRU Tier USB FULL--Arabic (models 15G 16G 18G 19G 1AG) 41A5290 USB FULL--Arabic/French (models 15G 16G 18G 19G 1AG) 41A5291 USB FULL--Belgian/French (models 15G 16G 18G 19G 1AG) 41A5292 USB FULL--Belgium English (models 15G 16G 18G 19G 1AG)
  • Page 114 6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Enhanced Performance USB Preferred -- with hub) FRU# CRU Tier Enhanced--US English (models) 41A4961 Enhanced--Arabic (models) 41A4962 Enhanced--Arabic/French (models) 41A4963 Enhanced--Belgian/French (models) 41A4964 Enhanced--Belgium English (models) 41A4965 Enhanced--Brazilian Portuguese (models) 41A4966 Enhanced--Bulgarian (models) 41A4967 Enhanced--HK/Taiwan (models) 41A4968...
  • Page 115 6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Fingerprint Reader USB) FRU# CRU Tier US English (models) 41A5248 Arabic (models) 41A5249 Arabic/French (models) 41A5250 Belgian/French (models) 41A5251 Belgium English (models) 41A5252 Brazilian Portuguese (models) 41A5253 Bulgarian (models) 41A5254 HK/Taiwan (models) 41A5255 Czech (ABB) (models) 41A5256...
  • Page 116 6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro PS/2 Full Size) FRU# CRU Tier PS/2 Full--US English (models) 41A5039 PS/2 Full--Arabic (models) 41A5040 PS/2 Full--Arabic/French (models) 41A5041 PS/2 Full--Belgian/French (models) 41A5042 PS/2 Full--Belgium English (models) 41A5043 PS/2 Full--Brazilian Portuguese (models) 41A5044 PS/2 Full--Bulgarian (models)
  • Page 117 6306 Mice FRU# Optical Wheel Mouse (400DPI, USB) (models 11A 11Q 11T 11 12A 12Q 12T 13M 13A 13Q 41U3013 13T 14M 14A 14Q 14T 15G 15M 15A 15Q 15T 15 16G 16M 16A 16Q 16T 18G 18M 18A 18Q 18T 19G 1AG 1AM 1AA 1AQ 1AT 13K 14K 15K 16K 1AK) Optical Wheel Mouse (400DPI, USB) (models 11A 11Q 11T 11 12A 12Q 12T 13M 13A 13Q 41U3030...
  • Page 118 6306 Power Cords FRU# Power cord - Israel (models 13M 14M 15M 16M 18M 1AM) 41R3236 Power cord - Israel (models 13M 14M 15M 16M 18M 1AM) 41R3237 Power cord - South Africa (models 11A 11Q 12A 12Q 13M 13A 13Q 14M 14A 14Q 15M 41R3220 15A 15Q 16M 16A 16Q 18M 18A 18Q 1AA 1AQ 1AM) Power cord - South Africa (models 11A 11Q 12A 12Q 13M 13A 13Q 14M 14A 14Q 15M...
  • Page 119 6306 Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CDs FRU# Italian (models) 53Y7451 Serbian-Latin (models) 53Y7465 Dutch (models) 53Y7461 Czech (models) 53Y7452 Polish (models) 53Y7453 Russian (models) 53Y7454 Turkish (models) 53Y7455 Hungarian (models) 53Y7456 Greek (models) 53Y7457 Portuguese (models) 53Y7464 Romanian (models) 53Y7463 Korean (models) 53Y7458...
  • Page 120 6306 Vista Business 32 Recovery CDs FRU# Arabic Localized (models) 53Y7436 Hebrew (models 15G 19G 1AG) 53Y7438 Vista SP1 MUL 1 P/N’s Vista Business 32 C& L1Nordics (EN DK FI NO SV) (models 15G 53Y7443 19G 1AG) Vista SP1 MUL 2 P/N’s Vista Business 32 C&L2 Switzerland (EN FR GR IT) (models 15G 53Y7444 19G 1AG) Vista SP1 MUL 3P/N’s Vista Business 32 C&L3 Bel Lux (EN FR GR NL) (models 15G 19G...

  • Page 121: Chapter 10. Additional Service Information

    To determine the current Level of BIOS: – Start the Setup Utility. – View the Main menu. v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures.”...

  • Page 122: Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Diskette

    Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette 1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive. The system program updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. 2. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, you must turn it off and back on. The update begins.

  • Page 123: Power Management

    Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored.
  • Page 124 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 125: 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 126: 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 128 Part Number: 46R7066 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46R7066...

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