Lenovo ThinkCentre 4524 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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Summarization of Contents
About this manual
Important safety information
Read all caution and danger statements before performing instructions.
Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs
Details on RoHS compliance for replacement parts.
Safety information
General safety
Follow rules for general safety, including lifting and protective gear.
Electrical safety
Caution about electrical hazards from cables and equipment.
Voltage-selection switch
Ensure the switch matches the electrical outlet voltage to avoid damage.
Safety inspection guide
Guide to identify potentially unsafe conditions on products.
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Precautions for handling parts sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
Grounding requirements
Electrical grounding is required for operator safety and system function.
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations)
Caution and danger notices provided in multiple languages.
General information
Lenovo Welcome
Introduces Lenovo features and guides setup tasks.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Provides access to information sources and tools for work.
Lenovo Solution Center
Enables troubleshooting and problem resolution using diagnostics.
SimpleTap
Quick way to customize basic computer settings and launch apps.
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
Helps maintain computer, improve security, and diagnose problems.
ThinkVantage Productivity Center
Contains information sources and tools for easy and secure computing.
Additional information resources
Links to up-to-date information, downloads, and publications.
Specifications
Lists physical specifications for computer and environment.
General checkout
Problem determination tips
Information to assist in problem determination, including system configuration.
Diagnostic programs
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
Program to maintain computer, improve security, and diagnose problems.
Lenovo Solution Center
Enables troubleshooting and problem resolution with diagnostics.
PC-Doctor for DOS
DOS diagnostic program for diagnosing computer problems.
Creating a diagnostic disc
Instructions on how to create a bootable diagnostic disc.
Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc
Instructions on how to run a diagnostic program from a created disc.
Navigating through the diagnostic programs
Details on using cursor keys, Enter, Esc, and F1 for navigation.
Running tests
Describes four ways to run diagnostic tests.
Test results
Explains the error code format for diagnostic test results.
Quick and Full erase - hard disk drive
Offers two hard disk drive format utilities: Quick Erase and Full Erase.
Using the Setup Utility program
Starting the Setup Utility program
Procedure to start the Setup Utility program by pressing F1.
Viewing or changing settings
Lists system configuration items and how to view or change them.
Using passwords
Set passwords to prevent unauthorized access to computer and data.
Password considerations
Guidelines for creating strong passwords to prevent compromise.
Power-on password
Prompts for a password each time the computer is turned on.
Administrator password
Deters unauthorized users from changing configuration settings.
Hard Disk Password
Prevents unauthorized access to data on the hard disk drive.
Setting, changing, or deleting a password
Instructions on how to set, change, or delete passwords in Setup Utility.
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)
Instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords by clearing CMOS.
Enabling or disabling a device
Information on enabling or disabling access to devices like USB or SATA.
Selecting a startup device
Selects the device from which the computer starts up.
Selecting a temporary startup device
Procedure to select a temporary startup device for one boot.
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence
Configures the permanent startup device sequence.
Smart performance choices
Adjusts acoustic and thermal performance of the computer.
Exiting the Setup Utility program
Steps to save, discard, or load default settings when exiting.
Symptom-to-FRU index
Hard disk drive boot error
Lists causes and FRU actions for hard disk boot errors.
Power Supply Problems
Procedures to check and verify power supply problems.
Diagnostic error codes
Refers to diagnostic error codes for troubleshooting.
Beep symptoms
Describes beep tones and actions for POST error symptoms.
POST error codes
Explains POST error messages and their descriptions/actions.
Miscellaneous error messages
Lists common error messages and their FRU/Action.
Undetermined problems
Procedure for encountering undetermined problems.
Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 4468, 4473, 4476, 4479, 4495, 4497, 4499, 4504, 4513, 4517, 4524, 7021, 7032, 7034, 7049, 7052, 7053, 7073, 7136, and 7178.)
Locations
Information to help locate computer connectors, components, and drives.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer
Shows locations of connectors, controls, and indicators on the front.
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Shows locations of connectors on the rear of the computer.
Locating components
Shows locations of various components in the computer.
Locating parts on the system board
Shows locations of parts on the system board.
Locating internal drives
Shows locations of drive bays and internal drives.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Precautions to avoid static-electricity damage when handling parts.
Installing or replacing hardware
Instructions on how to install or replace computer hardware.
Removing the computer cover
Instructions on how to remove the computer cover.
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Procedures for removing and reinstalling the front bezel.
Installing or replacing a PCI card
Instructions on installing or replacing a PCI card.
Installing or replacing a memory module
Instructions on installing or replacing a memory module.
Installing or replacing the optical drive
Instructions on installing or replacing the optical drive.
Installing or replacing the card reader
Instructions on installing or replacing the card reader.
Replacing the battery
Procedure for replacing the computer battery.
Replacing the power supply assembly
Instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
Replacing the microprocessor
Instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
Replacing the system board
Instructions on how to replace the system board.
Replacing the primary hard disk drive
Instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive
Instructions on how to replace the secondary hard disk drive.
Replacing the front fan assembly
Instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly.
Replacing the rear fan assembly
Instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly.
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
Instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.
Replacing the internal speaker
Instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
Completing the parts replacement
Steps to complete after replacing parts, including cover reinstallation.
Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 4466, 4471, 4474, 4477, 4480, 4485, 4496, 4498, 4503, 4512, 4514, 4518, 4554, 7005, 7023, 7033, 7035, 7072, 7079, and 7177.)
Locations
Information to help locate computer connectors, components, and drives.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer
Shows locations of connectors, controls, and indicators on the front.
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Shows locations of connectors on the rear of the computer.
Locating components
Shows locations of various components in the computer.
Locating parts on the system board
Shows locations of parts on the system board.
Locating internal drives
Shows locations of drive bays and internal drives.
Handling static-sensitive devices
Precautions to avoid static-electricity damage when handling parts.
Installing or replacing hardware
Instructions on how to install or replace computer hardware.
Opening the computer cover
Instructions on how to open the computer cover.
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Procedures for removing and reinstalling the front bezel.
Installing or replacing a memory module
Instructions on installing or replacing a memory module.
Installing or replacing a PCI card
Instructions on installing or replacing a PCI card.
Installing or replacing the card reader
Instructions on installing or replacing the card reader.
Replacing the battery
Procedure for replacing the computer battery.
Replacing the hard disk drive
Instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
Replacing the optical drive
Instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
Instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
Replacing the power supply assembly
Instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
Replacing the microprocessor
Instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
Replacing the system board
Instructions on how to replace the system board.
Replacing the system fan assembly
Instructions on how to replace the system fan assembly.
Replacing the internal speaker
Instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
Instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.
Completing the parts replacement
Steps to complete after replacing parts, including cover reinstallation.
FRU lists
Mechanical FRUs
Lists mechanical FRUs not illustrated in the tables.
Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs
Lists various adapters and miscellaneous FRUs.
Power Cords
Lists different types of power cords available.
Recovery discs
Lists recovery discs for different operating systems.
Additional service information
Security features
Covers passwords and Vital Product Data.
Hardware-controlled passwords
Setting hardware-controlled passwords via Setup Utility program.
Operating system password
Denies computer access by unauthorized users when activated.
Vital Product Data
Unique code stored in nonvolatile memory; must be updated after system board replacement.
BIOS levels
Information to determine current BIOS level and obtain latest BIOS.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc
Instructions on how to update BIOS from a disc.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system
Steps to update BIOS from the operating system via Lenovo support site.
Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure
Procedure to recover from POST and BIOS update failure (Boot-block Recovery).
Power management
Reduces power consumption of computer components.
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
Operating system controls power management features; APM BIOS mode ignored.
Automatic Power-On features
Enable/disable features that turn on the computer automatically.
Notices
Television output notice
Notice applies to models with factory-installed television-output feature.
European conformance CE mark
Indicates compliance with European CE marking standards.
Trademarks
Lists Lenovo and other company trademarks.
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