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• Missing parts might be a symptom of unauthorized service or modification. • Check for obvious damage to a hard disk drive. If the spindle of a hard disk drive becomes noisy, the hard disk drive might have been dropped or subject to excessive force. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in the first part of this index. Power supply problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following procedures. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Check/Verify FRU/Action Check the following for proper installation. Reseat connectors • Power cord • On/Off switch connector • On/Off switch power supply connector • System board power supply connectors • Microprocessor connection Check the power cord for continuity. Power cord Power-on switch Check the power-on switch for continuity.
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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. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Common tool SSD/WWAN/IC Thermal pad Thermal pads are typically Consumable used under the SSD/WWAN/IC in different thicknesses, the most common being 0.5 mm. Silicone grease for CPU or heatsink Consumable repairing Polyamide tape Consumable ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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HDMI Ingest Dongle* ac power adapter External adapter cage* Power cord * for selected models For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported device models, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Chapter 4 Hardware removal and installation...
Attention: Do not open your device or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Generic Safety and Compliance Notices at https://smartsupport.lenovo.com External options You can connect external options to your device, such as a keyboard, mouse, audio device, or camera. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the device and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Disconnect the device from ac power and all connected cables. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Turn off the device and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Disconnect the device from ac power and all connected cables. 3. Remove the external adapter cage, if any. See “External adapter cage” on page 16. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Removal steps Torque Screw (quantity) Color M4 x 4.5 mm, Zn coated(3) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 6 + 2.2 mm, Zn coated(2) Black 1.5 ± 0.2 lb/in Chapter 4 Hardware removal and installation...
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M4 x 4.5 mm, Zn coated(4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Screw (quantity) Torque Color 50.0 ± 0.5 lb/in (for drywall) ST5 x 16 mm, Zn coated(4) Black 130.0 ± 0.5 lb/in (for hardwood) ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
HDMI Ingest Dongle Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the device and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Disconnect the device from ac power and all connected cables. Removal steps External Wi-Fi antenna Prerequisite...
Screw (quantity) Torque Color M4 x 5 mm, Zn coated(1) Black 3.0 ± 0.5 lb/in PCH heat sink Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the device cover, turn off the device and wait several minutes until the device is cool.
• “Front cover (with power button)” on page 22 4. Disconnect the LED cable and then remove the ThinkCentre LED bracket with the LED. 5. Disconnect the system fan cable from the system fan connector on the system board. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Replacement procedures Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 3L mm, Nickel coated(4) Silver 6.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Chapter 4 Hardware removal and installation...
Note: While installing, ensure that you connect the gray cable to the connector labeled 1 (auxiliary) and the black cable to connector labeled 2 (main) on the card. Bottom cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.
Removal steps Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following illustration. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the device and remove all connected devices and cables. 2.
Removal steps Front Wi-Fi antenna Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Turn off the device and remove all connected devices and cables. 2. Disconnect the device from ac power and all connected cables. 3.
Microprocessor Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the device cover, turn off the device and wait several minutes until the device is cool. For access, do the following: 1.
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Either too much or too less application of grease can cause a thermal problem due to imperfect contact with a component. • Do not touch the thermal grease. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
System board Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the device cover, turn off the device and wait several minutes until the device is cool. Notes: •...
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Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Zn coated(4) Blue 3.0 ± 0.5 lb/in The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling. ThinkSmart Tiny Kit Hardware Maintenance Manual...
. Service availability and service name might vary by country or https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/warrantyupgrade region. Call Lenovo If you have tried to correct the problem yourself and still need help, you can call Lenovo Customer Support Center. Before you contact Lenovo Prepare the following before you contact Lenovo: 1.
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For the terms and conditions of the Lenovo Limited Warranty (LLW) that apply to your Lenovo hardware product, see the LLW documentation at: https://www.lenovo.com/warranty/llw_02 The LLW is also preinstalled on your device. To access the LLW, go to the following directory:...
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