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  • Page 1 ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 Sixth Edition (August 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2023, 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: Table Of Contents

    ....M.2 solid-state drive holder ..100 Chapter 6. Diagnostics ..47 © Copyright Lenovo 2023, 2024...
  • Page 4 BMC card ....101 Cover presence switch ..109 Wi-Fi card ....103 System board .
  • Page 5 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 7: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    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 2023, 2024...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    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 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    – 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 10: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    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 11 • 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 12 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 13 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 14 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 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 16 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 17 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 18 ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 20 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 21 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 22 ≥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 23 • 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 24 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 25 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 26 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 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 28 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 29 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 30 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 31 • 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 32 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 33: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    • 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 2023, 2024...

  • Page 34: How To Use Error Codes

    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 35: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    Power button with power indicator Always on USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connector* USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connectors* USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connector* Combo audio jack Four-digit diagnostic display button Diagnostic LCD Flex bay* * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2023, 2024...

  • Page 36: Rear

    Rear Description Description Item Item Audio line-in connector Audio line-out connector Ethernet connector (1G) Serial connector* USB-A 2.0 connectors USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connectors USB-C (3.2 Gen 2x2) connector PCI-Express card area Security-lock slot Lock kits* Power connector * for selected models USB-C (3.2 Gen 2x2) connector Do not connect your external display to the USB-C connector on the rear panel.
  • Page 37 Chapter 3 Product overview...
  • Page 38 ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Service Checkout And Symptom-To-Fru Index

    • 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 2023, 2024...

  • Page 40: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    – 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 41: Power Supply Problems

    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 42: Post Error Codes

    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 43: Miscellaneous Error Conditions

    POST error message Description/Action Error code 8998 Not enough shadow RAM resources This error message is displayed for OPTION ROM, not all devices when the shadow RAM resources initialized. Suggest to remove some for option ROM are insufficient. add-on cards, or change to UEFI If the legacy option ROM is mode in BIOS setup.
  • Page 44 Message/Symptom FRU/Action Blank screen except for flashing cursor. 1. System Board 2. Primary Hard Disk Drive 3. Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Run the Memory tests. 2. Memory Module 3. System Board "Insert a Diskette" icon appears with a known-good 1.

  • Page 45: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. System Board Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3.

  • Page 46: Clear Cmos

    Note: Depending on the computer model, the recovery process will take two to three minutes. 8. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 9. Move the jumper back to the standard position. 10. Reinstall all the parts that have been removed. Then, reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Raid

    Select Devices ➙ PCH SATA Configuration and press Enter. c. Select Configure SATA as and press Enter. Then, select RAID and press Enter. d. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. 2. Enter the BIOS menu again. © Copyright Lenovo 2023, 2024...

  • Page 48: Configure Raid With Avago Megaraid Configuration Utility

    3. Select Advanced ➙ Intel RSTe SATA Controller and press Enter. 4. Select Create RAID Volume and press Enter. The Create RAID Volume window is displayed. 5. Select and configure the options one by one. a. Name: You can use the default name Volume0 or type a preferred name for the RAID volume. b.
  • Page 49 Storage drive requirements for RAID levels Your computer supports the following RAID levels: • RAID 0: striped disk array – Consists of at least two SATA drives – Supported strip size: 64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB, or 1 MB –...

  • Page 50: Configure Raid With Intel Virtual Raid On Cpu

    1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Advanced ➙ AVAGO MegaRAID Configuration Utility and press Enter. 3. Select Main Menu and press Enter. 4. Select Virtual Drive Management and press Enter. 5.
  • Page 51 Storage drive requirements for RAID levels Your computer supports the following RAID levels: • RAID 0: striped disk array – Consists of at least two M.2 solid-state drives – Supported strip size: 4 KB, 8 KB, 16 KB, 32 KB, 64 KB, or 128 KB –...
  • Page 52 Note: Some of the RAID levels might not be displayed because the number of installed M.2 solid- state drives and the model of the upgrade key module vary. c. Select Disks: Select an M.2 solid-state drive and press Enter. Then, select X and press Enter to add it to a group.

  • Page 53: Chapter 6. Diagnostics

    4. Run the diagnostic program. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Self-help resources” on page 49. 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 54: Diagnostics

    ThinkStation Diagnostics, and then decode the error at https://www.thinkworkstationsoftware.com/ codes Note: You can download ThinkStation Diagnostics at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ lenovodiagnosticsolutions/downloads • If your computer does not function: 1. Use your smartphone to scan the QR code displayed on the diagnostic LCD to open https:// www.thinkworkstationsoftware.com/codes...

  • Page 55: Use The Vantage App

    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 56 • 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 57: Chapter 7. Hardware Removal And Installation

    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 2023, 2024...
  • Page 58 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 59: System Board Illustration

    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 60 Figure 1. System board illustration Item Description Item Description PCIe x4 card slot PCIe x8 card slot PCIe x4 card slot PCIe x16 card slot PCIe x4 card slot PCIe x16 card slot CPU fan connector Rear fan connector Memory duct fan connector 1 Memory duct fan connector 2 Serial port connector VROC connector...

  • Page 61: Major Frus And Crus

    Item Description Item Description HDD power connector 1 HDD power connector 2 M.2 card slot 1 M.2 card slot 2 Think LED logo connector SATA 2 connector Front fan connector HDD Fan connector SATA 1 connector 750–watt PSU power connector Auxiliary power connector CPU power connector BMC connector...
  • Page 62 ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 63 Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Key lock for side cover* Side cover M.2 solid-state drive* Front fan Hard disk drive fan* Rear fan Optional hard disk drive cage* Optional hard disk drive cage bracket* M.2 solid-state drive holder M.2 solid-state drive heatsink kit Front panel I/O assembly System board 15–in-1 media card reader module*...
  • Page 64 Memory fan Memory fan duct NVLINK Bridge* Cover presence switch Ambient temp sensor Top cover Flex bay fan* For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Expand Your Computer

    2. Optional storage drive bay Note: If you want to install a storage drive into the optional-storage-drive bay, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center for help. In flex bay, you can install one of the following devices: • One 15-in-1 media card reader 3.

  • Page 66: Removing And Installing Hardware

    • “Optional hard disk drive and its cage” on page 70. • “Flex module” on page 72. • “Flex bay cage” on page 71. • “15–in-1 media card reader” on page 73. • “M.2 solid-state drive in flex module” on page 74. •...

  • Page 67: Thinkstation Logo Badge

    ThinkStation logo badge Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Removal steps Remove the ThinkStation logo badge. Side cover Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
  • Page 68 Installation steps Install the side cover. ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Nvlink Retainer

    Notes: • If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer after installing the computer cover. • Depending on your computer model, some of the hardware parts in the replacing section might not be available. NVLINK retainer Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions.

  • Page 70: Top Cover

    Top cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 71: Rear Fan

    Rear fan Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. Removal steps Remove the rear fan. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 72: Memory Fan Duct

    Memory fan duct Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Before you touch the memory fan duct, wait several minutes until the component is cool. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. Removal steps Remove the memory fan duct.

  • Page 73: Memory Module

    Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Notes: • To remove or install the memory module, wait at least 20 seconds after disconnecting power cords from the system. It allows the system to be completely discharged of electricity. •...
  • Page 74 Figure 2. Memory module order For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the memory fan duct. See “Memory fan duct” on page 66. Removal steps Remove the memory module. Installation steps Install the memory module.

  • Page 75: Memory Fan

    Memory fan Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the memory fan duct. See “Memory fan duct” on page 66. Removal steps Remove the memory fan.

  • Page 76: Optional Hard Disk Drive And Its Cage

    Optional hard disk drive and its cage Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2.

  • Page 77: Flex Bay Fan

    Flex bay fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2.

  • Page 78: Flex Module

    4. Remove the optional hard disk drive and its cage. See “Optional hard disk drive and its cage” on page 5. Remove the flex bay fan. See “Flex bay fan” on page 71. 6. Remove the flex module. See “Flex module” on page 72. 7.

  • Page 79: 15-In-1 Media Card Reader

    Installation steps Install the flex module. 15–in-1 media card reader Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2.

  • Page 80: M.2 Solid-State Drive In Flex Module

    5. Remove the flex bay fan. See “Flex bay fan” on page 71. Removal steps Remove the 15–in-1 media card reader. Installation steps Install the 15–in-1 media card reader. M.2 solid-state drive in flex module Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions.
  • Page 81 Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. 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 82: Front Panel I/O Assembly

    Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 3.6 mm, Zn coated(2) Blue 1.5 ± 0.2 lb/in Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 4.5 mm, Zn coated(1) Black 1.5 ± 0.2 lb/in Front panel I/O assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions.
  • Page 83 2. Remove the optional hard disk drive and its cage. See “Optional hard disk drive and its cage” on page 3. Remove the flex bay fan. See “Flex bay fan” on page 71. Removal steps Remove the front panel I/O assembly. Installation steps Install the front panel I/O assembly.

  • Page 84: Internal Speaker

    Internal speaker Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the rear fan. See “Rear fan” on page 65. Removal steps Remove the internal speaker.

  • Page 85: Hard Disk Drive And Its Bracket

    Hard disk drive and its bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, 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: Hard Disk Drive Fan

    Hard disk drive fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 87: Think Led Cable

    Removal steps Remove the hard disk drive fan. Think LED cable Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2.

  • Page 88: Power Supply Assembly

    Power supply assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , 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 89: Power Supply Unit Cover

    • For 750–Watt power supply assembly: Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Nickel coated (4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Power supply unit cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 90: Power Distribution Board And Bracket

    Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the power supply assembly. See “Power supply assembly” on page 82. Removal steps Remove the power supply unit cover.

  • Page 91: Nvlink Bridge

    Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Nickel coated (4) Black 5.0 ± 0.5 lb/in NVLINK bridge Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices , and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. Removal steps Remove the NVLINK bridge.
  • Page 92 Installation steps Install the NVLINK bridge. Note: To install NVLINK bridge, make sure you have installed NVLINK retainer. ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 93: Super Capacitor Module

    Super capacitor module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. Removal steps Remove the super capacitor module. 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.

  • Page 94: Pcie Card

    PCIe card Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Install PCIe cards according to the corresponding slot types and the following illustrated installation order: Figure 3. PCIe card installation order ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 95 Note: Do not change the graphics card slot installation location if you replace a Geforce RTX 40X0 graphics card. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the NVLINK bridge if any. See “NVLINK bridge” on page 85. 3.
  • Page 96 Removal steps for full-length PCIe card 1. Open the handle and remove the PCIe card. 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. 2.
  • Page 97 Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5.5 mm, Nickel coated (2) Black 3 ~ 3.5 lb/in Cable connection When installing a PCIe card, follow the cable connection rule if need. Note: The connectors on the cards or system board might look slightly different from the illustrations. Figure 4.
  • Page 98 Figure 5. Cable connection for GFX RTX A4500/RTX A5500/RTX A6000/RTX 5880 with 750–watt power supply assembly Figure 6. Cable connection for GFX RTX 4000 Ada /RTX 4500 Ada /RTX 5000 Ada with 1000–watt power supply assembly ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 Figure 7. Cable connection for GFX RTX 4000 Ada /RTX 4500 Ada /RTX 5000 Ada with 750–watt power supply assembly Figure 8. Cable connection for Broadcom 9540-8i Raid card Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 100 Figure 9. Cable connection for Broadcom 940-8i Raid card Figure 10. Cable connection for NVIDIA Quadro SYNC II card ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: M.2 Solid-State Drive On An M.2 Solid-State Drive Pcie Adapter

    Figure 11. Cable connection for Thunderbolt card M.2 solid-state drive on an M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
  • Page 102 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the Super capacitor module. See “Super capacitor module” on page 87. 3. Remove the NVLINK bridge if any. See “NVLINK bridge” on page 85. 4. Remove the PCIe bracket if any. See “PCIe bracket” on page 87. Removal steps 1.
  • Page 103 Installation steps 1. If necessary, move the retention latch to an appropriate location to suit the length of the new M.2 solid- state drive. Remove the film on the thermal pad on which you want to install the M.2 solid-state drive. Pull the handle of the retention latch outward to the open position.
  • Page 104 2. Install the M.2 solid-state drive. Then, insert the plug of the retention latch into the hole to secure the new drive. Do not touch the circuit board of the M.2 solid-state drive. 3. Rotate the lock to the close position to close the cover. Note: Install the M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter in a PCIe x16 card slot on the system board.

  • Page 105: Onboard M.2 Solid-State Drive And Its Heatsink Kit

    • Do not attempt to replace the Intel Optane memory in the M.2 solid-state drive slot. Replacement of the Intel Optane memory must be done by a Lenovo-authorized repair facility or technician. • Replace the internal storage drive only for repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement.

  • Page 106: M.2 Solid-State Drive Holder

    2. Remove the M.2 solid-state drive from its heatsink kit. Note: Remove the film that covers the thermal pad (if any) when installing the M.2 solid-state drive. M.2 solid-state drive holder Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.

  • Page 107: Bmc Card

    BMC card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the PCIe bracket if any. See “PCIe bracket” on page 87. Removal steps 1.
  • Page 108 3. Vertically pull the BMC cable from the connector on the system board as the following illustration. Installation steps 1. Connect the BMC cable as the following illustration, with the “BMC” end to the BMC card and the “Main” end to the system board. ThinkStation P5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: Wi-Fi Card

    2. Install BMC card in Slot 5 as the following illustration. Wi-Fi card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. Removal steps Remove the Wi-Fi card.

  • Page 110: Wi-Fi Antenna

    Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 3mm, Zi coated (1) Black 1.5 ± 0.2 lb/in Note: During installation, ensure that you connect the gray cable to the connector labeled AUX on the card, and the black cable to the connector labeled MAIN. Wi-Fi antenna Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

  • Page 111: Ambient Temp Sensor

    Ambient temp sensor Prerequisite Before you start, read , and print the following instructions. Generic Safety and Compliance Notices For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the optional hard disk drive and its cage. See “Optional hard disk drive and its cage” on page 3.

  • Page 112: Cpu Heat Sink

    CPU 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 computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 113: Cpu

    Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, 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 114 Installation steps Install the CPU. Notes: • Before you attach the CPU to the computer, clean all thermal grease that has been used and then apply new thermal grease. Apply new thermal grease at an amount of 2.5 grams, on the parts marked shown in the following illustrations.

  • Page 115: Cover Presence Switch

    Cover presence switch Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side cover. See “Side cover” on page 61. 2. Remove the memory fan duct. See “Memory fan duct” on page 66. 3.
  • Page 116 For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order, if any: • “Side cover” on page 61. • “Rear fan” on page 65. • “Memory fan duct” on page 66. • “Memory fan” on page 69. • “Optional hard disk drive and its cage” on page 70. •...
  • Page 117 Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5 mm, Nickel coated (9) Black 5 ± 0.5 lb/in When installing: Clean all thermal grease that have been used and then apply new thermal grease if needed. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
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  • Page 119: Appendix A. Notices And Trademarks

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