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  • Page 1 ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Eighth Edition (September 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2020, 2024. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...
  • Page 3 Utility ....trademarks ....127 Chapter 6. Diagnostics ..45 © Copyright Lenovo 2020, 2024...
  • Page 4 About this manual This manual provides service and reference information for ThinkStation ® computers listed on the front cover. Illustrations in this manual might look different from your product. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkStation computers.
  • Page 5 Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool. © Copyright Lenovo 2020, 2024...
  • Page 6 Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the computer covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.
  • Page 7 – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. –...
  • Page 8 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.
  • Page 9 • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 10 When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
  • Page 11 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 12 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
  • Page 14 PRECAUCIÓN: Quando produtos a laser (como unidades de CD-ROMs, unidades de DVD-ROM, dispositivos de fibra ótica ou transmissores) estiverem instalados, observe o seguinte: • Não remova as tampas. A remoção das tampas de um produto a laser pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
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  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 18 DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l'alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : • Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage.
  • Page 19 Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
  • Page 20 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L'interrupteur de contrôle d'alimentation de l'unité et l'interrupteur dubloc d'alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl'unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd'alimentation.
  • Page 21 • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. • Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. •...
  • Page 22 Einige Lasergeräte enthalten eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B. Beachten Sie Folgendes: Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen.
  • Page 23 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 24 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
  • Page 26 Quando vengono installati prodotti laser (quali CD-ROM, unità DVD-ROM, unità a fibre ottiche o trasmittenti), tener presente quanto segue: • Non rimuovere gli sportelli. L'apertura di un'unità laser può determinare l'esposizione a radiazioni laser pericolose. All'interno dell'unità non vi sono parti su cui effettuare l'assistenza tecnica. •...
  • Page 27 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 28 PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: • No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. •...
  • Page 29 • Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. • No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. •...
  • Page 30 PELIGRO Algunos productos láser tienen incorporado un diodo láser de clase 3A o clase 3B. Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Cuando se abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg...
  • Page 31 • Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each Ball Grid Array (BGA) chipset. © Copyright Lenovo 2020, 2024...
  • Page 32 Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
  • Page 33 5. Storage drive activity indicator This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use. This sensor receives the flash light sent by the Lenovo PC Diagnostics application installed in the smartphone. Then, the photoelectric sensor triggers the computer 6.
  • Page 34 Connect a headset or headphones to your computer. 7. Headset connector Display a four-digit error code when an issue or error is detected. You can check 8. Four-digit diagnostic display the error code at https://www.thinkworkstationsoftware.com/diags • Charge USB- compatible devices with the output voltage and current of 5 V and 2.1 A.
  • Page 35 Rear Connect a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or 1. Microphone connector interact with the computer using speech recognition software. Send audio signals from the computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers, headphones, or multimedia keyboards. To connect a stereo system or other external recording device, connect a cable between the audio line-in connector of the device and the audio line-out connector of the computer.
  • Page 36 Connect to a local area network (LAN). When the green indicator is on, the 9. Ethernet connector computer is connected to a LAN. When the yellow indicator blinks, data is being transmitted. Install PCI-Express cards into this area to improve the operating performance of 10.
  • Page 37 • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom – Do diagnostics indicate a failure? – What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? © Copyright Lenovo 2020, 2024...
  • Page 38 – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to its failing? – Is this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version – Type and version level • Hardware configuration – Print (print screen) configuration currently in use –...
  • Page 39 Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the startup drive is corrupted. The drive must be formatted. Do the following: 1. Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating system programs, format the hard disk drive.
  • Page 40 POST error codes Each time you turn on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests are called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST checks the following operations: •...
  • Page 41 8999 Not enough PCIe/PCI MMIO This error message is displayed resources. Currently only one video when the PCIe/PCI MMIO card is enabled. Remove some PCIe (memory mapped input/output) cards. resources are insufficient. Remove some add-in cards. Miscellaneous error conditions Message/Symptom FRU/Action Changing display colors Display/Monitor...
  • Page 42 Message/Symptom FRU/Action Intensity or color varies from left to right of characters and 1. Display color bars 2. Video adapter (if present) 3. System Board No power or fan not running 1. See “Hard disk drive boot error” on page 34. Non-system disk or disk error-type message with a 1.
  • Page 43 Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Keyboard 2. Keyboard Cable 3.
  • Page 44 ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 45 Arrays section. Refer to “Configure RAID with RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility” on page 42 to find the first array by viewing array details and checking the array number. Your computer supports the following RAID levels: • RAID 0: striped disk array © Copyright Lenovo 2020, 2024...
  • Page 46 – Provide the highest performance but no data redundancy. Data in the array is striped (distributed) across several disks. – Support 2-8 disks. – RAID 0 arrays are useful for holding information, such as the operating system paging file, where performance is extremely important but redundancy is not.
  • Page 47 1. Enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. Then, use the arrow keys to select Physical Disk Management and press Enter. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Select Physical Disk Operations and press Enter. 3. Use the arrow keys to select Initialize Disk and press Enter. 4.
  • Page 48 1. Enter the RAIDXpert2 Configuration Utility menu. Then, use the arrow keys to select Array Management and press Enter. 2. Use the arrow keys to select Delete Arrays and press Enter. 3. Select the array(s) to delete: a. Use the arrow keys to select the desired array or multiple arrays, then press the Space Bar or Enter to change the option to Enabled for deletion.
  • Page 49 4. Run the diagnostic program. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Self-help resources” on page 47. 6. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. It enables you to test memory modules and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices.
  • Page 50 Notes: Download Lenovo PC Diagnostics from app stores or the Le Store Web site and install it on your smartphone: – Le Store or Google Play Store (Android) – iTunes App Store (iOS) –...
  • Page 51 If you are unable to isolate and resolve the problem after running the Vantage app, save and print the log files created by the program. You might need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
  • Page 52 • Setup Guide want. • This User Guide • Regulatory Notice Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions https://pcsupport.lenovo.com • Product and service warranty •...
  • Page 53 Screwdriver: Phillips Head 01 1, Shank length greater than 6 ThinkStation/DT Common tool inches Screwdriver: Phillips Head 02 2, Shank length greater than 6 ThinkStation/SC/DT Common tool inches Screwdriver: Torx Head T5 IdeaPad Common tool © Copyright Lenovo 2020, 2024...
  • Page 54 Tool name Specification Product scope Tool type Screwdriver: Torx Head T15 T15, for Chassis outside ThinkStation Common tool Screwdriver: Torx Head T20 T20, Shank length greater than ThinkStation Common tool 6 inches, for heatsink and CPU Screwdriver: Torx Head T30 T30, Shank length greater than ThinkStation Common tool...
  • Page 55 Tool name Specification Product scope Tool type Mylar tape Consumable Eraser Consumable Electrical tape Consumable Double sided tape Consumable Conductive tape Consumable Cleaning pads/wipes Consumable Heat gun Special Tool (Depot only) Brown brush 25 mm to 35 mm wide Special tool Contact Cleaner Spray WD-40 Contact Cleaner for ThinkPad X1 Carbon...
  • Page 56 ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Heat sink and fan assembly Front panel I/O cage Slim-optical-drive adapter* Multi-drive conversion kit* Front access storage enclosure* Flex module* ID badge 15-in-1 card reader* Slim optical drive* Slim optical drive bracket* Storage drive power cable Storage drive signal cable Slim optical drive power cable Slim optical drive signal cable...
  • Page 58 PCIe adapter for solid-state drive* Wi-Fi antenna* Serial COM cable Microprocessor Mechanical chassis Memory modules System board Lenovo factory recovery USB key (available on some models) Lenovo recovery disc set (available on some models) Miscellaneous parts kits Miscellaneous cables Mouse*...
  • Page 59 Figure 1. System board part locations Cover presence switch connector (intrusion switch Memory fan connector 1 connector) Optical-drive fan connector 2 4-pin power connector (for optical drive) Memory slot 1 Memory slot 2 Memory slot 3 Memory slot 4 Optical-drive fan connector Thermal-sensor connector Microprocessor fan connector 1 Microprocessor...
  • Page 60 8-pin power connector (for graphics card) 8-pin power connector (for graphics card) Front-fan-assembly connector eSATA / SATA 6 connector SATA 4 connector SATA 2 connector SATA 1 connector SATA 3 connector SATA 5 connector Media card reader (MCR) header Internal USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector Alternative Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header Thunderbolt™...
  • Page 61 Internal storage drives Internal storage drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. 1. M.2 solid-state drive slots One or two M.2 solid-state drives are installed in selected models.
  • Page 62 You can install hard disk drives in the storage drive bays. 3. Storage drive bays* Note: If you want to install storage drives into the optional-storage-drive bays, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center for help. 4. Storage drive bays You can install hard disk drives in the storage drive bays.
  • Page 63 Removal steps Computer cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
  • Page 64 Replacement steps ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 65 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
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  • Page 67 Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. Serial COM cable Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
  • Page 68 Removal steps Device in the flex bay Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. The flex bay of your computer supports the following devices: • Flex module • Front-access storage enclosure •...
  • Page 69 2. Remove the slim optical drive from the failing adapter and install the slim optical drive into the new adapter. See “Device in the multi-drive conversion kit” on page 69.. 3. If you are installing a slim-optical-drive adapter into the flex bay with a plastic shield installed, press the clip as shown to remove the plastic shield.
  • Page 70 4. Install the slim-optical-drive adapter. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 Storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...
  • Page 72 • The SATA cable of the front-access storage enclosure is connected to the eSATA connector on the system board. To verify the cable connection, see “System board” on page 54 for more information. • The operating system of your computer does not reside on the storage drive installed in the front-access storage enclosure.
  • Page 73 Notes: • Ensure that the circuit board faces downward and the connectors face toward the rear of the bracket. • Do not touch the circuit board on the storage drive during operation. Device in the multi-drive conversion kit Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
  • Page 74 Replacement steps for the slim optical drive ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75 Replacement steps for the 3.5-inch storage drive To install a 3.5-inch storage drive, ensure that the conversion bracket is unfolded. To unfold the bracket: 1. Remove pins and install them into slots Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 76 2. Release tabs , and from the corresponding slots. 3. Unfold the bracket as shown. 4. Insert tabs , and into the corresponding slots. Ensure that the tabs are secured in place. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 78 Device in the flex module Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. The flex module might be equipped with either one or both of the following components: • Slim optical drive •...
  • Page 79 Replacement steps for the slim optical drive If no slim optical drive has been installed in the flex module before, press the two metal clips to remove the plastic clip with the two screws as shown. Remove the two screws. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 80 Replacement steps for the 15-in-1 card reader ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 82 Front panel I/O cage Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Replacement steps 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the front panel I/O cage. 3.
  • Page 83 5. Reinstall all removed parts. Then, reconnect the power cord and all disconnected cables to the computer. Cover presence switch Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.
  • Page 84 Front fan assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. CAUTION: Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from hazardous, moving parts. If you suffer an injury, seek medical care immediately.
  • Page 85 Storage drive in a storage drive bay Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...
  • Page 86 Replacement steps To install a 3.5-inch storage drive, ensure that the conversion bracket is unfolded. To unfold the bracket: 1. Remove the pin and install it into the slot 2. Release tabs , and from the corresponding slots. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 87 3. Unfold the bracket as shown. 4. Insert tabs , and into the corresponding slots. Ensure that the tabs are secured in place. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 88 Storage drive cage Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Your computer might come with an optional storage drive cage. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2.
  • Page 89 Replacement steps Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
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  • Page 91 M.2 solid-state drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...
  • Page 92 Replacement steps Notes: • Do not touch the circuit board of the M.2 solid-state drive. • If only one M.2 solid-state drive is installed, ensure that the drive is installed in the M.2 solid-state drive slot 1 ( ). See “System board” on page 54. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 94 M.2 solid-state drive in an M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter • Type 1 Install M.2 solid-state drives in the alphabetic order as shown. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter from the PCIe card slot. See “Full-length PCIe card” on page 103.
  • Page 95 If necessary, move the retention latch to an appropriate location to suit the length of the new M.2 solid-state drive. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
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  • Page 97 • Type 2 Install M.2 solid-state drives in the following order. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter from the PCIe card slot. See “Full-length PCIe card” on page 103.
  • Page 98 Replacement steps If necessary, move the retention latch to an appropriate location to suit the length of the new M.2 solid-state drive. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 100 U.2 or U.3 solid-state drive in an U.2 or U.3 solid-state drive PCIe adapter Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 101 Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: • Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.
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  • Page 103 Power supply assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Although there are no moving parts in the computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety. Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from hazardous, moving parts.
  • Page 104 Removal steps PCIe card Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Install PCIe cards according to the corresponding slot types and the following illustrated installation order: ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 105 Figure 2. PCIe card installation order For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 3. Remove the power cable from the PCIe card, if any. Removal steps Note: The PCIe card retainer is only available on some models.
  • Page 106 Note: The card might fit tightly into the slot. If necessary, alternately move each side of the card a small amount until the card is removed from the slot. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 107 Full-length PCIe card Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Install PCIe cards (except GeforceRTX 40xx) according to the corresponding slot types and the following illustrated installation order: Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 108 Figure 3. PCIe cards (except GeforceRTX 40xx) installation order Install the graphics card GeforceRTX 40xx according to the corresponding slot types and the following illustrated installation order: ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 109 Figure 4. GeforceRTX 40xx installation order For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 3. Disconnect the power cable from the full-length PCIe card. Then, remove the card. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 110 Removal steps Note: The card might fit tightly into the slot. If necessary, alternately move each side of the card a small amount until the card is removed from the slot. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 Super capacitor module Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. Removal steps Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 112 Note: When installing a new super capacitor module, connect the super capacitor module cable to the super capacitor module connector (J14) on the RAID card. RAID card and its cable Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions.
  • Page 113 Figure 5. RAID card installation preference For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 3. Remove the RAID card cable from the RAID card, system board, and hard disk drives. Remove the LED cable from the RAID card and system board.
  • Page 114 Note: The RAID card retainer is only available on some models. Note: The card might fit tightly into the slot. If necessary, alternately move each side of the card a small amount until the card is removed from the slot. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 115 Cable connection After installing the RAID card, connect the RAID card cable to the RAID card, system board, and hard disk drives. Then, connect the LED cable to the RAID card and system board. See “System board” on page 54. RAID card Cable connector Connect to RAID card...
  • Page 116 RAID card Cable connector Connect to Hard disk drive Hard disk drive LED Cable connector Connect to J10 connector on the RAID card / internal-storage-drive activity indicator connector on the system board J10 connector on the RAID card / internal-storage-drive activity indicator connector on the system board Rear fan assembly Prerequisite...
  • Page 117 Replacement steps Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 118 Memory module active cooler and duct Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. 2.
  • Page 119 Your computer has eight slots for installing DDR4 RDIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 512 GB system memory. When removing or installing a memory module, use the following guidelines: • Use 16 GB, 32 GB, or 64 GB DDR4 ECC RDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 512 GB. •...
  • Page 120 Wi-Fi units Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. The Wi-Fi units include a Wi-Fi adapter, a Wi-Fi card, and a Wi-Fi antenna. For access, remove the computer cover. See “Computer cover” on page 59. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 121 Removal steps If your computer comes with a Wi-Fi card that supports the Bluetooth function, disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Wi-Fi adapter. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
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  • Page 123 Heat-sink-and-fan assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 124 CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool. For access, do the following: 1.
  • Page 125 CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool. Notes: •...
  • Page 126 Note: Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket or the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. ThinkStation P620 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 127 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 128 System board Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool.
  • Page 129 Removal steps 1. Remove the 11 screws that secure the system board in the sequence shown in the following illustration. 2. Slide the system board to the front of the computer and then carefully lift the system board out of the chassis.
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