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ThinkCentre
Hardware Replacement Guide
Types 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107
Types 8108, 8109, 8117, 8118
Types 8119, 8120, 8121

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  • Page 1 ™ ThinkCentre Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107 Types 8108, 8109, 8117, 8118 Types 8119, 8120, 8121...
  • Page 3 ™ ThinkCentre Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8104, 8105, 8106, 8107 Types 8108, 8109, 8117, 8118 Types 8119, 8120, 8121...
  • Page 4 First Edition (April 2005) © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. US Government Users Restricted Rights – Use, duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract with IBM Corp.
  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Completing the parts replacement . . 26 Locating components Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or Identifying parts on the system board . CD-ROM . . 27 Chapter 2. Replacing hardware ..5 © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 6 Hardware Replacement Guide...
  • Page 7: Overview

    This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts: Note: Use only parts provided by IBM. v Power supply v System board...
  • Page 8: Tools Required

    Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information To access this information, point your browser to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ Tools required To replace some parts in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver. Handling static-sensitive devices Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts.
  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Locations

    5. Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the computer. Headphone connector USB connector Microphone connector USB connector © Copyright IBM Corp. 2005...
  • Page 10: Locating The Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. PCI adapter connector Ethernet connector Integrated cable lock USB connectors Standard mouse connector Audio line out connector Standard keyboard connector Audio line in connector VGA monitor connector...
  • Page 11: Locating Components

    Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. PCI riser Hard disk drive Power supply assembly Internal speaker Optical drive eject button Cable clip Optical drive Rear fan bracket assembly Chapter 1. Locations...
  • Page 12: Identifying Parts On The System Board

    Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. SATA connector Internal speaker connector IDE connector...
  • Page 13: Chapter 2. Replacing Hardware

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. Note: Use only parts provided by IBM. Opening the cover Important Turn off your computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover.
  • Page 14: Replacing The Power Supply

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply.
  • Page 15 5. Disconnect power supply cables 1 and 2 from the system board. 6. Disconnect the power supply cables from all the drives. 7. Remove the power supply assembly from the computer. 8. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis.
  • Page 16: Replacing The System Board

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
  • Page 17 9. Remove the heat sink 1 from the system board by pivoting the lever 2 securing the heat sink until it is fully in the up position. Carefully lift the heat sink off of the system board. Note: Place the heat sink on its side on a clean, flat surface so the thermal interface on the bottom of the heat sink does not touch the surface and become contaminated.
  • Page 18 12. To remove the microprocessor from the failing system board, release the lever 3 securing the microprocessor 2 then pivot the microprocessor retainer 1 until it is fully open. 13. Use the vacuum pen 1 to remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it out of the socket.
  • Page 19 a. Take notice of the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when installing the microprocessor on the new system board. b. Do not drop anything on the socket while it is open. Keep all contacts as clean as possible.
  • Page 20 17. Lower the microprocessor retainer 1 and then lower the lever 3 to secure the retainer. Make sure the lever is securely locked into position. Note: There will be a black plastic cover on the microprocessor retainer to protect the socket on the new system board. When you lock the microprocessor in position, remove the cover.
  • Page 21: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. When you receive a new microprocessor, you will also receive a new heat sink and vacuum pen.
  • Page 22 5. Remove the heat sink 1 from the system board by pivoting the lever 2 securing the heat sink until it is fully in the up position. Carefully lift the heat sink off of the system board. 6. Release the lever 3 securing the microprocessor 2 then pivot the microprocessor retainer 1 until it is fully open.
  • Page 23 Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. a. Take notice of the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the system board.
  • Page 24 10. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Important To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the socket. 11. Use the vacuum pen 1 to lower the microprocessor straight down into the system board socket.
  • Page 25: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
  • Page 26 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the hard disk drive. 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 4. Lift the hard disk drive and bracket up to remove it from the hard drive bay. 5.
  • Page 27: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace an optical drive.
  • Page 28: Replacing A Memory Module

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module.
  • Page 29 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. 3. Remove any parts that might prevent access to the memory connectors. 4. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown. Chapter 2.
  • Page 30: Replacing A Pci Adapter

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace a PCI adapter.
  • Page 31: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
  • Page 32 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 5. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the speaker connector. 3. Locate the speaker connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
  • Page 33: Replacing A Keyboard

    Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/. This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard.
  • Page 34: Completing The Parts Replacement

    3. Locate the mouse connector. Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your mouse is connected, see “Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 2 or “Locating the connectors on the front of your computer”...
  • Page 35: Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Diskette Or Cd-Rom

    1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette or CD-ROM into the diskette drive or optical drive. System program updates are available at http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/ on the World Wide Web. 2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on again.
  • Page 36 Hardware Replacement Guide...
  • Page 38 Part Number: 39J8095 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J8095...

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