Lenovo ThinkCentre 9482 Hardware Maintenance Manual
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About this manual
Important Safety Information
Read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing any of the instructions.
Safety Information
General safety
Follow these rules to ensure general safety: Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines.
Electrical safety
Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment.
Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Protect computer parts from 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.
Grounding requirements
Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function.
General information
The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program
Program for general information about the use, operation, and maintenance of the computer.
Additional information resources
Access the most up-to-date information for your computer from the World Wide Web.
Specifications
This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
General Checkout
Problem determination tips
Information to assist you in problem determination due to hardware and software combinations.
Diagnostics
PC-Doctor for Windows
Diagnostic program that works through the Windows operating system.
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
Diagnostic program used when the Windows operating system will not start.
PC-Doctor for DOS
Diagnostic program to use if Windows OS fails or PC-Doctor for Windows is unsuccessful.
Creating diagnostic diskettes
Download the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program onto two blank, formatted diskettes.
Running tests
There are four ways to run the diagnostic tests.
Symptom-to-FRU Index
Hard disk drive boot error
Lists causes and FRU/Action for hard disk drive boot errors.
Power Supply Problems
Procedures to follow if you suspect a power problem.
Diagnostic error codes
Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests.
Beep symptoms
Describes beep symptoms, which are tones separated by pauses during POST.
POST error codes
Lists POST error messages and their corresponding descriptions/actions.
Replacing FRUs (Types 7065, 7096, 9351, 9358, 9438, 9481, 9489, 9703, 9784, 9788, 9853, 9949)
Locations
Illustrations to help locate connectors, controls, and components of the computer.
Removing the cover
Procedure describes how to remove the computer cover.
Accessing system board components and drives
Steps to access system board components such as memory, the battery, and CMOS.
Replacing a memory module
Procedure describes how to remove and replace a memory module.
Replacing the power supply
Procedure describes how to remove and replace the power supply.
Replacing the system board
Procedure describes how to remove and replace a system board.
Replacing the hard disk drive
Procedure describes how to remove and replace the hard disk drive.
Replacing FRUs (Types 7064, 7094, 9349, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9488, 9702, 9708, 9709, 9789, 9851, 9948)
Locations
Illustrations help you locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer.
Removing the cover
Procedure describes how to remove the computer cover.
Replacing the system board
Procedure describes how to remove and replace the system board.
Replacing the microprocessor
Procedure describes how to remove and replace the microprocessor.
Replacing FRUs (Types 7066, 7098, 9352, 9359, 9482, 9487, 9622, 9704, 9785, 9794, 9807, 9859, 9952)
Locations
Section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components.
System board connectors
Illustration shows the location of parts on the system board.
Opening the cover
Turn off your computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover.
Replacing a memory module
Section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module.
Replacing the power supply
Procedure describes how to remove and replace the power supply.
Replacing the system board
Procedure describes how to remove and replace the system board.
Replacing the microprocessor
Procedure describes how to remove and replace the microprocessor.
FRU Lists
Machine Type 6176
Lists FRUs for Machine Type 6176.
Machine Type 6177
Lists FRUs for Machine Type 6177.
Machine Type 6178
Lists FRUs for Machine Type 6178.
Additional Service Information
Security Features
Security features include Passwords, Vital Product Data, and Management Information Format.
Hardware controlled Passwords
Hardware controlled passwords are set using the Setup Utility program.
BIOS Levels
Information on determining current BIOS level and obtaining the latest.
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette
Describes how to update the BIOS using a CD-ROM or diskette system program.
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
Procedure to perform if the computer does not restart correctly after a POST/BIOS update.
Appendix. Notices
Television output notice
Applies to models that have the factory-installed television-output feature.
Trademarks
Lists trademarks of Lenovo, IBM, Intel, and Microsoft.
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