Lenovo ThinkCentre 6137 Replacement Manual
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- Page 1 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Machine Types 6137, 6234, 6258, 6303, 7174, 7220, 7346, 7354, 7357, 7360, 7483, 7627, 7630, 7638, 8910, 9964...
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- 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.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Installing internal drives . . 16 Index ....41 Replacing the battery . . 20 Replacing the power supply . . 21 © Copyright Lenovo 2008... - Page 6 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 7: Figures
Keyboard connectors . . 33 Installing a new battery . 20 Mouse connectors . . 34 Power-supply-retaining screws . . 21 Cable routing . . 35 Power connectors on the system board Integrated cable lock . 37 © Copyright Lenovo 2008... - Page 8 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information
If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain one online from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Copyright Lenovo 2008... - Page 10 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 11: Chapter 2. Overview
It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step-by-step procedures. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. This guide contains instructions for installing and or replacing the following parts:... -
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 section 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 USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a 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.
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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 Hard disk drive Internal speaker Microprocessor, heat sink and fan Memory slots (4) assembly Optical 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 PCI adapter card slot Memory slots (4) PCI Express x16 adapter card slot 24-pin power connector Battery Serial (COM 2) connector Internal speaker connector Front audio connector... - Page 18 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
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Page 19: Chapter 3. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware
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 Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. -
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 three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. To open the computer cover: 1. -
Page 21: Accessing System Board Components And Drives
Accessing system board components and drives To access system board components and the drives: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. 2. On some models, you might need to pivot the drive bay assembly upward and remove the hard disk drive to access the internal components. -
Page 22: Retaining Clips
5. Open the retaining clips. Figure 7. Retaining clips 6. Position the memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. -
Page 23: Installing An Adapter Card
Installing an adapter card This section provides information and instructions for installing adapter cards. Your computer has one PCI adapter card slot and one PCI Express x16 adapter card slot. To install an adapter card: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. 2. -
Page 24: 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 25: Drive Specifications
Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1 v An optical drive in bay 2 (some models) Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. - Page 26 Installing a drive in bay 2 To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 2: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. 2. Remove the metal shield from the drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose.
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Page 27: Connecting The Five-Wire Power Cable And Signal Cable To The Drive
3. Locate one of the extra five-wire power cables and connect it to the drive. Figure 12. Connecting the five-wire power cable and signal cable to the 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 28: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lasts forever. -
Page 29: Replacing The Power Supply
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 To replace the power supply: 1. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply. -
Page 30: Power Connectors On The System Board
5. Disconnect the power supply cables from the power connectors 1 and 2 and from all drives. Note: You might need to remove the hard disk drive to gain easy access to the power connector 2 . See “Replacing a hard disk drive” on page 25. Figure 16. -
Page 31: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly
Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 9. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply. 10. Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. -
Page 32: Removing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly
3. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. 4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the system board by pivoting the lever 1 securing the heat sink and fan assembly until it is fully in the up position. -
Page 33: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive
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 replace the hard disk drive. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery discs. -
Page 34: Replacing An Optical Drive
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 To replace an optical drive: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. -
Page 35: Accessing The Optical Drive
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the optical drive. Figure 22. Accessing the optical drive 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 4. Press the optical drive lock 1 . 5. -
Page 36: Replacing A Memory Module
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 replace a memory module. Your computer can support a maximum of four memory modules. -
Page 37: Removing The Memory Module
2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 13. Figure 25. Accessing the system board 3. Locate the memory slots. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 4. -
Page 38: Replacing An Adapter Card
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 replace an adapter card. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. -
Page 39: Replacing The Card Reader
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 replace the card reader. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 12. -
Page 40: Removing The Card Reader
5. Remove the screw that secures the card reader to the chassis. Figure 29. Removing the card reader 6. Remove the card reader from the chassis. 7. Install the new card reader into the chassis and align the screw hole in the card reader with the hole in the chassis. -
Page 41: Replacing The Keyboard
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 replace a keyboard. 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer. -
Page 42: Mouse Connectors
Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your mouse is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer” on page 5. Figure 31. -
Page 43: Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement
6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6. 7. To update your configuration, see “Using the Setup Utility” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. © Copyright Lenovo 2008... -
Page 44: 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. -
Page 45: Chapter 5. Security Features
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. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support... -
Page 46: Password Protection
Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboard for normal use. Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. -
Page 47: 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 48: 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 49: Index
21 protection, password 38 front connectors 5 rear connectors 6 hard disk drive, replacing 25 replacing heat sink and fan assembly, replacing 23 battery 20 hard disk drive 25 heat sink and fan assembly 23 © Copyright Lenovo 2008... - Page 50 resources, information 3 safety information 1 security cable lock 37 features, installing 37 serial port 7 static-sensitive devices, handling 4 system board components, accessing 13 connectors 9 identifying parts 9 location 9 television output notice 40 trademarks 40 USB connector 7 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
- Page 52 Part Number: 46R4690 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46R4690...