Lenovo ThinkStation 4155 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

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Machine Types: 4155, 4158, and 4218

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  • Page 1 ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Machine Types: 4155, 4158, and 4218...
  • Page 3 ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 4 © Copyright Lenovo 2009. 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

    Installing adapter cards . . 29 Index ....57 Replacing adapter cards . . 32 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . 34 © Copyright Lenovo 2009...
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 7: Figures

    . 45 Installing the new battery . . 24 Keyboard connector . . 46 Power supply cable connectors . . 25 Keyboard connector . . 47 Removing the power supply retaining screws Locking devices . . 51 © Copyright Lenovo 2009...
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain one Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 10 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • 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 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 contains 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 connectors on the front of your computer. Figure 1.
  • Page 14: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of the 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 10 USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
  • Page 16 Connector Description Optical SPDIF out Used to send 5.1 digital audio signals from a computer to an connector external device (such as an amplifier or a receiver) through a TOSLINK (ToshibaLink) optical cable. Optical SPDIF in connector Used to receive 5.1 digital audio signals from external equipment (such as a receiver or other multimedia device) through a TOSLINK optical cable.
  • Page 17: Locating Components

    Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. Figure 3 shows the location of the components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations ▌1▐ Microprocessors and heat sinks (2) ▌6▐ Hard disk drive bays (5) ▌2▐...
  • Page 18: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations ▌1▐ CPU 1 memory slots (6) ▌19▐ Hard disk drive connectors (5) ▌2▐ Microprocessor and heat sink 1 ▌20▐...
  • Page 19: Chapter 3. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware

    To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation 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: Removing The Computer Cover

    5. Disengage the cover latch ▌1▐ and remove the cover. Place the cover on a flat surface. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 21: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the two plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Figure 6.
  • Page 22: Accessing System Board Components

    Accessing system board components To access the system board components: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Unlatch and open the adapter card retainer. 3. Remove the hard disk drive fan duct by pressing downwards on the top of the duct and then rotating the duct.
  • Page 23: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Fan And Bracket

    4. Remove the adapter cards if necessary. See “Replacing adapter cards” on page 5. You might need to remove the hard disk drive fan bracket to gain easy access to some internal components. To remove the bracket, press downward on the hard disk drive fan bracket latch and then pivot the bracket to remove the hard disk drive fan and bracket from the chassis.
  • Page 24: Installing Internal Drives

    Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing the 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 Bay Locations

    Figure 9 shows the location of the drive bays. Figure 9. 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 mm (1.7 inches) Optical drives, such as CD drive or DVD drive (preinstalled in some models)
  • Page 26: Installing The Retainer Bracket

    Installing a drive in bay 2 or bay 3 To install an optical drive in bay 2 or bay 3: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 13. Note: There is a drive retainer bracket on the inside of the front bezel where the drive is to be located.
  • Page 27: Connecting The Drive

    8. Locate an available optical drive connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 10. 9. Using the signal cable that came with the new drive, connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other end to the available optical drive connector on the system board.
  • Page 28: Installing The Retainer Bracket

    Installing a diskette drive or card reader in bay 4 To install a diskette drive or card reader in bay 4: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 13. 3.
  • Page 29: Installing A 3.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Into The

    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 49. Installing a hard disk drive in bay 5 This section provides instructions on how to install a hard disk drive. Attention: Your computer supports both SAS hard disk drives and SATA hard disk drives.
  • Page 30: Installing A 2.5-Inch Hard Disk Drive Into The

    Note: If you are installing a 2.5-inch hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket, and then align pin ▌1▐, pin ▌2▐, pin ▌3▐, and pin ▌4▐ on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive adapter ▌5▐. Figure 16.
  • Page 31: Connecting A 3.5-Inch Sata Hard Disk Drive

    6. Using the signal cable that came with the new drive, connect one end of the signal cable to the drive. Locate one of the extra five-wire power cables and connect it to the drive. Note: The signal cable will be different depending on whether you are installing a SATA hard disk drive or a SAS hard disk drive.
  • Page 32: Replacing The Battery

    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 49. Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as serial-port assignments (configuration).
  • Page 33: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
  • Page 34: Removing The Power Supply Retaining Screws

    9. Install the new power supply into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply align with those in the chassis. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply.
  • Page 35: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has 12 slots for installing or replacing DDR3 ECC UDIMMs (double...
  • Page 36: Opening The Retaining Clips

    5. Open the retaining clips as shown. Figure 25. Opening the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 26. Removing a memory module 6.
  • Page 37: Installing Or Replacing Adapter Cards

    7. To install the memory fan, engage the rear of the duct with the retainer on the system board and then pivot the duct downwards until the duct snaps into position. Reconnect the memory fan cable to the system board. Figure 28.
  • Page 38: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Fan Duct

    4. If you are installing a full length adapter card, remove the duct on the hard disk drive fan bracket by pressing downwards on the top of the duct and then rotating the duct. Figure 29. Removing the hard disk drive fan duct 5.
  • Page 39: Installing An Adapter Card

    6. Install the adapter card into the appropriate adapter card slot on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 10. Figure 30. Installing an adapter card Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware...
  • Page 40: Replacing Adapter Cards

    7. Connect any adapter card cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the duct if removed. 9. Latch the adapter card retainer to secure the adapter card. 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 41: Removing The Adapter Card

    v Some adapter cards are held in place by a retaining latch, such as video cards that are smaller than 512 MB. Press the adapter card retaining latch ▌1▐ as shown to disengage the latch. Grasp the adapter card and then pull the adapter card out of the slot.
  • Page 42: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
  • Page 43: Removing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    5. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw ▌1▐, then fully remove screw ▌3▐, and then fully remove screw ▌1▐. b. Partially remove screw ▌2▐, then fully remove screw ▌4▐, and then fully remove screw ▌2▐.
  • Page 44: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
  • Page 45 4. Pull the handle of the hard disk drive bracket to remove the hard disk drive. Figure 34. Removing a hard disk drive 5. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket. 6. Install the new hard disk drive into the bracket. See 4 on page 21. 7.
  • Page 46: Replacing An Optical Drive

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
  • Page 47: Replacing The Diskette Drive Or Card Reader

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive or card reader.
  • Page 48: Removing The Diskette Drive Or Card Reader

    5. Press the drive latch ▌1▐ and slide the diskette drive or card reader out the front of the chassis. Figure 37. Removing the diskette drive or card reader 6. Remove the retainer bracket from the failing diskette drive or card reader and install it on the new diskette drive or card reader.
  • Page 49: Replacing The Front Panel Connector Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front panel connector assembly.
  • Page 50: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Fan Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive fan assembly.
  • Page 51: Removing The Hard Disk Drive Fan Assembly

    5. Press the hard disk drive fan assembly bracket latch downwards and pivot the bracket to remove it from the chassis. Figure 41. Removing the hard disk drive fan assembly bracket 6. Disconnect the hard disk drive fan assembly cable from the system board. 7.
  • Page 52: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly.
  • Page 53: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
  • Page 54: Replacing The Keyboard

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard. To replace a keyboard: 1.
  • Page 55: Replacing The Mouse

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace a mouse. To replace a mouse: 1.
  • Page 56 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 57: Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement

    6. To update your configuration, see ″Using the Setup Utility″ in the ThinkStation 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.
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  • Page 59: Chapter 5. Security Features

    The cable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the © Copyright Lenovo 2009...
  • Page 60: Password Protection

    This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password.
  • Page 61: Appendix A. System Memory Speed

    Intel 1333 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 Xeon E5550 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 Xeon E5560 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 Xeon E5570 Intel 1333 1066 1066 1066 1066 1066 Xeon W5580 © Copyright Lenovo 2009...
  • Page 62 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 63: Appendix B. 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 64: 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 65: Index

    25 protection, password 52 hard disk drive fan assembly, replacing 42 hard disk drive, replacing 36 heat sink and fan assembly, replacing 34 rear connectors 6 rear fan assembly, replacing 44 removing the computer cover 11 © Copyright Lenovo 2009...
  • Page 66 replacing adapter cards 32 battery 24 hard disk drive 36 heat sink and fan assembly 34 internal speaker 45 resources, information 3 safety information 1 security cable lock 51 features, installing 51 serial port 7 static-sensitive devices, handling 4 system board components, accessing 14 connectors 10 identifying parts 10...
  • Page 68 Part Number: 53Y4276 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y4276...

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