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Lenovo ThinkCentre 6393 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual

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  • Page 3 ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • 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.
  • Page 5 Installing internal options . 12 Television output notice . . 32 Installing or replacing a memory module . . 12 Trademarks . . 32 Replacing the battery . . 14 Replacing the heat sink . . 15 © Copyright Lenovo 2008...
  • Page 6 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
  • Page 7 Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Routing the cables . . 27 Removing the front bezel . . 19 Closing the computer cover . . 28 Removing the optical drive . . 19 Installing cable lock . . 29 © Copyright Lenovo 2008...
  • Page 8 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain a 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: Additional Information Resources

    This guide does not include procedures for all parts. 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 computer parts provided by Lenovo. This guide contains instructions for installing or replacing the following parts: v Battery...

  • 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: Locating Controls And Connectors On The Front Of Your Computer

    Locations This section provides illustrations to help you 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 some computer models. 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 Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.

  • Page 16: Locating Components

    Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. This section shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Locating components Optical drive System fan assembly Cover presence (Intrusion) switch Hard disk drive (some models) Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 17: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Locating parts on the system board The system board is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. Figure 4. Locating parts on the system board Microprocessor and heat sink ExpressCard USB connector Modem daughter card (MDC)
  • Page 18 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...

  • Page 19: Installing External Options

    To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Use only computer 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

    “Important safety information” in the 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 Your computer has two slots for installing SODIMMs (small outline dual inline memory modules) that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB of system memory.
  • Page 21 This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. 3.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Battery

    “Important safety information” in the 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 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).

  • Page 23: Replacing The Heat Sink

    “Important safety information” in the 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 heat sink.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    “Important safety information” in the 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 for models with a local hard disk drive installed.
  • Page 25 To replace the hard disk drive: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Disconnect any cables that prevent your access to the hard disk drive, such as the power cable to the optical drive. 3.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Optical Drive

    “Important safety information” in the 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 optical drive.
  • Page 27 2. Release the two tabs of the front bezel and pivot the front bezel forward to remove it completely. Figure 14. Removing the front bezel 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 4. Press the blue release button and remove the optical drive out the front of the computer.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Ac Power Adapter

    “Important safety information” in the 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 AC power adapter.

  • Page 29: Replacing The Modem

    “Important safety information” in the 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 modem. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11.
  • Page 30 2. Locate the MDC connector. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. The modem daughter card 1 will be connected to the MDC connector. Figure 19. Locating the modem daughter card on the system board 3. Disconnect the RJ11 modem cable from the modem daughter card. 4.

  • Page 31: Replacing The System Fan Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the 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 system fan assembly.
  • Page 32 7. When installing a new system fan assembly, use the new rubber mounts that come with the new system fan assembly. 8. Install the two short rubber mounts in the new system fan assembly. Figure 22. Installing the short rubber mounts 9.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Keyboard

    “Important safety information” in the 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 keyboard. 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all the attached devices and the computer.
  • Page 34 3. Locate the mouse connector. 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 25. Mouse connector 4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5.

  • Page 35: Chapter 4. Completing The Parts Replacement

    2. Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before closing the computer cover. Figure 26. Routing the cables Important Correctly route all power supply cables to avoid interference with reinstalling the computer cover. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis. © Copyright Lenovo 2008...

  • Page 36: Obtaining Device Drivers

    6. To update your configuration, see “Using the Setup Utility” in your ThinkCentre 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.

  • Page 37: Integrated Cable Lock

    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 a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching onKensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support/...

  • Page 38: Erasing A Lost Or Forgotten Password (Clearing Cmos)

    ThinkVantage Productivity Center program. Note: ThinkVantage Technologies are only available on select Lenovo computers. To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, open the Start menu from the Windows desktop, select All Programs → ThinkVantage →Productivity Center.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 42 Part Number: 53Y6752 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y6752...

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