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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:...
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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▐...
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▐...
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
“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.
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.
“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...
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.
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.
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.
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...
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,”...
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.
“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.
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▐.
“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.
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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.
“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.
“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.
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.
“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.
“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.
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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
“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.
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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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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.
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