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M910s
User Guide and
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Machine Type (MT):
10MK, 10ML, 10QM
Energy Star MT:
10MK, 10ML, 10QM
Overview
Locations of indicators,
connectors, and
controls provided on
your computer
Replaceable parts
Locations of the
replaceable parts on
your computer
Specifications
Specifications of your
computer
Replacing CRUs
Replacing instructions
for Customer
Replaceable Units
(CRUs)
Computer locks
Locking devices for
your computer
Replacing FRUs
Replacing instructions
for Field Replaceable
Units (FRUs) (for
technicians only)
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- Page 1 M910s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Type (MT): 10MK, 10ML, 10QM Energy Star MT: 10MK, 10ML, 10QM Overview Specifications Computer locks Locations of indicators, Specifications of your Locking devices for connectors, and computer your computer controls provided on your computer Replaceable parts Replacing CRUs...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents Overview .........3 Replacing the storage drive ........31 Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive .... 31 Front view ............... 3 Replacing the 2.5-inch primary storage drive .... 32 Rear view ................ 5 Replacing the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive ..32 System board .............. -
Page 3: Overview
Overview Front view Note Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. Optical drive eject/close button (optional) Used to eject the tray of the optical drive. After you insert a disc into the tray, press the eject/close button to close the tray. Optical drive status indicator (optional) This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use. - Page 4 USB 3.0 connectors (2) Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector. USB 3.0 connectors (2) Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.
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Page 5: Rear View
Rear view Note Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. Microphone connector Used to connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or use speech recognition software. DisplayPort®-out connectors (2) Used to send audio and video signals from the computer to another audio or video device, such as a high-performance monitor. - Page 6 PS/2 mouse connector (optional) Used to connect a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse connector. PS/2 keyboard connector (optional) Used to connect a keyboard that uses a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard connector. Serial connector Used to connect an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a serial connector.
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Page 7: System Board
System board Note Front view Rear view for additional component descriptions. 4-pin power connector Microprocessor fan connector Memory slot (DIMM1) Memory slot (DIMM2) Memory slot (DIMM3) Memory slot (DIMM4) Power button board connector Internal speaker connector SATA power connector SATA power connector 10-pin power connector Auxiliary fan connector SATA 3.0 connector... - Page 8 SATA 3.0 connector M.2 Wi-Fi card slot M.2 storage drive slot Illuminated red dot connector Thermal sensor connector Front USB 2.0 connector Front USB 2.0 connector Serial (COM2) connector PCI Express card slot (physical link width x16; negotiable link width x4, x1) PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 graphics card slot...
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Page 9: Machine Type And Model Label
Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies the computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify the computer and provide faster service. The machine type and model label is attached on the side of the computer as shown. -
Page 10: Specifications
Specifications Power supply • 180 watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply • 210 watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply Storage drives Up to two SATA storage drives and one M.2 storage drive Video features The integrated graphics card supports the following: • DisplayPort-out connector •... -
Page 11: Network Features
Expansion • Card reader (optional) • Memory slot • Optical drive (optional) • PCI Express card slot (physical link width x16; negotiable link width x4, x1) • PCI Express x1 card slot • PCI Express x16 graphics card slot • Storage drive bay Network features •... -
Page 12: Computer Locks
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Attaching a cable lock A cable lock can be used to secure devices, such as the keyboard and the mouse, by locking the device cables to the computer. -
Page 13: Replacing Hardware
• In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of defective CRUs. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. -
Page 14: Knowing Replaceable Parts
CRU. Optional-service CRUs can be removed and installed by users or, during the warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician. Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) FRUs are computer parts that a trained technician can upgrade or replace. -
Page 15: Crus And Frus Locations
CRUs and FRUs locations Refer to the following illustrations to check the locations of CRUs and FRUs within the computer. Note Some of the following parts are optional on some models. Self-service CRU Computer cover p. 27 Memory module p. 34 Coin-cell battery p. - Page 16 Mouse p. 22 Power cord p. 24 Primary storage drive (a 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch storage drive) p. 31 Primary storage drive bracket p. 31 Storage converter p. 31 Vertical stand p. 25 PCI Express card p. 35 Replacing hardware...
- Page 17 Optional-service CRU Wi-Fi card p. 36 Wi-Fi card shield p. 36 Power supply assembly p. 42 Replacing hardware...
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Page 18: Power Button
Heat sink and fan assembly p. 54 Microprocessor p. 55 System board p. 58 Cover presence switch (Intrusion switch) p. 57 Power button p. 52 Card reader p. 52 Front I/O bracket p. 52 Optical drive cable p. 29 Storage drive cable p. -
Page 19: Replacing Crus
Replacing CRUs Before replacing CRUs To check the locations of CRUs, see CRUs and FRUs locations. Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Before replacing a CRU, click the illustration of the part to check the brief procedures. Keyboard Mouse Power cord... - Page 20 Coin-cell battery M.2 storage drive M.2 storage drive bracket Power supply assembly To replace a component that is not in the list above, contact a Lenovo service Note technician. The support phone numbers are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/ support/phone Replacing CRUs...
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Page 21: Replacing The Keyboard Or Wireless Keyboard
Replacing the keyboard or wireless keyboard Note The wireless keyboard is available only on some models. Replacing the keyboard Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Disconnect the old keyboard cable from the computer. Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer. Replacing the wireless keyboard Remove your old wireless keyboard. -
Page 22: Replacing The Mouse Or Wireless Mouse
Replacing the mouse or wireless mouse Note The wireless mouse is available only on some models. Replacing the mouse Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. Disconnect the old mouse cable from the computer. Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer. Replacing the wireless mouse Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer. - Page 23 Replace the wireless mouse. • The green LED indicates that the mouse is ready for use. Note • The flashing amber LED indicates a low battery level. • Push the power switch to the off position when you are not using the mouse to extend the battery life.
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Page 24: Replacing The Power Cord
Replacing the power cord Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. -
Page 25: Replacing External Options
Replacing external options Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. Refer to the following to replace external options. - Page 26 • Dust shield Reconnect all cables. Replacing CRUs...
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Page 27: Removing The Computer Cover
Removing the computer cover Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes Caution until the computer is cool. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. -
Page 28: Replacing The Front Bezel
Replacing the front bezel Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Replace the front bezel. Complete the replacement. For details, see Completing the parts replacement. ... -
Page 29: Replacing The Optical Drive
Replacing the optical drive Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive. -
Page 30: Pivoting The Drive Bay Assembly Upward And Downward
Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ... -
Page 31: Replacing The Storage Drive
Replacing the storage drive Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ... -
Page 32: Replacing The 2.5-Inch Primary Storage Drive
Replacing the 2.5-inch primary storage drive Remove the storage converter with the 2.5-inch primary storage drive. See Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive. Replace the 2.5-inch primary storage drive in the storage converter. Reinstall the storage converter with the 2.5-inch primary storage drive. See Replacing the 3.5-inch primary storage drive. ... - Page 33 Replace the 2.5-inch secondary storage drive. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 2.5-inch secondary storage drive. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing CRUs...
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Page 34: Replacing A Memory Module
Replacing a memory module Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following figure. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. ... -
Page 35: Replacing A Pci Express Card
Replacing a PCI Express card Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ... -
Page 36: Replacing The Wi-Fi Card
Replacing the Wi-Fi card Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. - Page 37 • Type 2 Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing CRUs...
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Page 38: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery
Replacing the coin-cell battery Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built- in features, such as parallel connector assignments (configurations). A coin-cell battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer. -
Page 39: Replacing The M.2 Storage Drive
Replacing the M.2 storage drive Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ... - Page 40 • Type 2 Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing CRUs...
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Page 41: Replacing The M.2 Storage Drive Bracket
Replacing the M.2 storage drive bracket Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ... -
Page 42: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly
Replacing the power supply assembly Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label Caution attached. -
Page 43: Completing The Parts Replacement
Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables to your computer, do the following: Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer. -
Page 44: Replacing Frus
• Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model. When you replace an FRU, ensure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the website http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup. • An FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. - Page 45 Front I/O options Heat sink and fan assembly Microprocessor Cover presence switch System board To replace a component that is not in the list above, contact a Lenovo service Note technician. The support phone numbers are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/ support/phone Replacing FRUs...
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Page 46: Replacing The Wi-Fi Antennas
Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the Wi-Fi antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card. -
Page 47: Replacing The Internal Speaker
Replacing the internal speaker Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. - Page 48 Connect the new internal speaker cable to the system board. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing FRUs...
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Page 49: Replacing The Illuminated Red Dot
Replacing the illuminated red dot Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ... -
Page 50: Replacing The Thermal Sensor
Replacing the thermal sensor Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board. - Page 51 Connect the new thermal sensor cable to the system board. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing FRUs...
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Page 52: Replacing Front I/O Options
Replacing front I/O options Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Disconnect the power button board cable, card reader cable, and the USB 3.1 Type-C connector cable from the system board. - Page 53 Connect the new power button board cable, card reader cable, and the USB 3.1 Type-C connector cable to the system board. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing FRUs...
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Page 54: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. ... -
Page 55: Replacing The Microprocessor
Replacing the microprocessor Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer Caution cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Remove the computer cover. - Page 56 Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see Completing the parts replacement. Replacing FRUs...
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Page 57: Replacing The Cover Presence Switch
Replacing the cover presence switch Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the system board. Replace the cover presence switch. -
Page 58: Replacing The System Board
Replacing the system board Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Attention Product Information Guide. Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover. Remove the front bezel. For details, see Replacing the front bezel. Remove the front I/O bracket. - Page 59 Replace the system board. • The numbers in the following figure show the locations of the screws instead Note of the removing and reinstalling order of the screws. • Handle the system board carefully by its edges. Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing system board, and then reconnect the cables to the new system board.
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Page 60: Notices & Trademarks
Any warranties in certain transactions, therefore, this reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service statement may not apply to you. is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. -
Page 61: Trademarks
The ThinkCentre logo of those Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo DisplayPort is a trademark of the Video product, and use of those Web sites is at your own Electronics Standards Association.