Replacing The Converter Board - Lenovo ThinkCentre 3512 Manual

Figure 35. Installing a new battery
8. Reinstall the system board shield or close the system board shield window. See "Removing and
reinstalling the system board shield" on page 88 or "Opening the system board shield window" on
page 97.
9. Reinstall the computer cover. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 111.
10. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
Note: When you turn the computer for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message might
be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.
11. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date, time, and any passwords. See Chapter 6 "Using the Setup
Utility program" on page 55.

Replacing the converter board

Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the "Important safety
information" in the Safety , Warranty, and Setup Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of
the Safety , Warranty, and Setup Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the converter board.
To replace the converter board, do the following:
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect
all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay
it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
3. Remove the computer cover. See "Removing the computer cover" on page 81.
4. Remove the optical drive. See "Replacing the optical drive" on page 84.
5. Locate the converter board in the computer. See "Locating major FRUs and CRUs" on page 68.
6. Remove the two screws that secure the converter board to the main bracket.
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