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ThinkCentre M70q Gen 5
ThinkCentre M90q Gen 5
Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Rules for general safety, including housekeeping and lifting.
Electrical Safety
Precautions and rules for working with electrical equipment and hazards.
Safety Inspection Guide
Checklist to identify potentially unsafe conditions on products.
ESD and Grounding Procedures
Handling ESD-sensitive devices and grounding requirements.
Critical Safety Warnings
Warnings for electrical hazards, lithium battery, and other critical safety concerns.
Laser Product and Lifting Safety
Safety information for laser products and lifting heavy objects.
Important Service Information
FRU Replacement Strategy
Guidelines for replacing FRUs, HDDs/SSDs, and system boards.
Error Code Diagnosis and Model Identification
How to use error codes and identify FRUs for different model types.
Product Overview
Front Panel Components (M70q/M90q Gen 5)
Identification of front panel components for M70q and M90q Gen 5.
USB Transfer Rate and Headset Connector
Details on USB transfer rates and headset connector compatibility.
Rear Panel Components (M70q Gen 5)
Identification of rear panel components for M70q Gen 5.
Rear Panel Components (M90q Gen 5)
Identification of rear panel components for M90q Gen 5.
Service Checkout and Symptom-to-FRU Index
Service Checkout Procedure
Steps for performing a general service checkout to diagnose problems.
Symptom-to-FRU Index
Lists error symptoms and their most likely FRU causes.
Beep Symptoms
Describes POST beep codes and their corresponding FRU actions.
POST Error Codes
Lists POST error codes, messages, and suggested actions.
Diagnostics
Basic Procedure for Resolving Computer Problems
Steps for basic troubleshooting and problem resolution.
UEFI Diagnostic Program Options
Details of options available on the UEFI diagnostic program main screen.
Hardware Removal and Installation
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
Precautions to avoid static-electricity damage when handling components.
Major FRUs and CRUs
Categorization of FRUs and CRUs (Self-service, Optional-service).
M70q Gen 5 Component Identification
Identification of cover, fan, LED cable, and speaker for M70q Gen 5.
M70q Gen 5 Additional Components
Identification of speakers, Wi-Fi, memory, chassis for M70q Gen 5.
M90q Gen 5 Component Identification
Identification of cover, fan, microprocessor for M90q Gen 5.
M90q Gen 5 Additional Components
Identification of system board, speakers, Wi-Fi, memory for M90q Gen 5.
System Board Connectors (M70q Gen 5)
Diagram showing system board connectors for M70q Gen 5.
M70q Gen 5 System Board Component Identification
Lists and identifies components on the M70q Gen 5 system board.
System Board Connectors (M90q Gen 5)
Diagram showing system board connectors for M90q Gen 5.
M90q Gen 5 System Board Component Identification
Lists and identifies components on the M90q Gen 5 system board.
Computer Cover Removal
Steps to remove the computer cover for access to internal components.
Internal Speaker Removal
Procedure for removing and replacing the internal speaker.
System Fan and Heat Sink Removal
Steps to remove the system fan and heat sink assembly.
PCI-Express Card and Converter Removal (M90q Gen 5)
Procedure for removing PCI-Express cards and converters.
Thunderbolt 4 Card Module Removal (M90q Gen 5)
Steps to remove the Thunderbolt 4 card module.
Optional Card Module Removal
Steps to remove the optional card module.
M.2 Solid-State Drive Replacement
Guidelines and procedure for replacing the M.2 solid-state drive.
Memory Module Installation
Instructions for installing memory modules, showing DIMM slot configurations.
Wi-Fi Card and Wi-Fi Card Cover Removal
Steps for removing the Wi-Fi card and its cover.
Rear Wi-Fi Antenna Cable Removal
Procedure for removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable.
PCH Heat Sink Removal (M90q Gen 5)
Steps for removing the PCH heat sink.
Microprocessor Removal
Procedure for removing and handling the microprocessor.
System Board Removal
Steps for removing the system board, including connector details.
System Board Removal (M70q/M90q Gen 5)
Detailed steps for removing the system board for both models.
Notices and Trademarks
Notices and Legal Information
Legal notices, warranty disclaimers, and terms of use.

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