• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. • Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
– 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. –...
The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• 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. •...
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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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. •...
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O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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(sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation et de configuration). • Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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.
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• Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. • Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• 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. •...
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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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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.
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Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. • Conecte todos los cables de alimentación a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas y conectadas a tierra. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• 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. •...
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
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• Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. • Blinking rapidly: The computer is entering sleep or hibernation mode. • Blinking slowly: The computer is in sleep mode. Related topics • “USB specifications” on page 32. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Connect to USB-C accessories to help expand your computer functionality. To purchase USB-C accessories, go to https://www.lenovo.com/accessories • USB-C (3.2 Gen 1) connector • USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 3) connector • USB-C (Thunderbolt 4) connector M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The start-up drive is not in the boot sequence in Check the configuration and ensure that the start-up drive configuration. is in the boot sequence. No operating system installed on the boot drive. Install an operating system on the boot drive. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
Press F10 to exit. 1762 Storage device configuration change This error message is displayed has occurred when a hard disk drive change or an optical drive change has been made. Press F10 to exit. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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.
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First device - network b. Second device - hard disk 2. Hard disk drive RPL computer does not RPL from server 1. Check the startup sequence. 2. Check the network adapter LED status. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Run the diagnostic program. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Self-help resources” on page 42. 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.
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.
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• 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 •...
Tool name Specific Product scope Tool type Heat gun Special tool Brown brush 25 mm to 35 mm wide Special tool Note: The silicone grease can be applied to the surfaces of the microprocessor and heat sink to eliminate air gaps.
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Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU UltraFlex V Stand* UltraFlex V Stand base* Full-function monitor stand* Full-function monitor stand base* System board shield ® VESA mount bracket Cover presence switch (intrusion switch)* Internal speakers (2) Microprocessor System board Power supply assembly (with AC-in bracket) Hard disk drive* Hard disk drive cable* Optical drive*...
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Dummy cover for serial connector module* Dummy optical drive bezel* Mylar over the computer stand hole* For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
System board M.2 solid-state drive slot LCD backlight connector GPU board connector Microprocessor socket Integrated camera and microphone module connector System fan connector Touch board connector Cover presence switch connector (intrusion switch connector) Optical drive power connector Hard disk drive power connector Power supply unit connector LCD LVDS connector M.2 Wi-Fi card slot...
Depending on your computer stand, refer to one of the following to replace the computer stand. • Full-function monitor stand M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Tilt-only stand M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• UltraFlex V Stand Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
Rear I/O cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Before you open the rear cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal procedure VESA mount bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. •...
• Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement. • Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged. • Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive. • Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.
Secondary hard disk drive and 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: •...
• Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. • Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged. • Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks. For access, remove the following parts in order: • “Computer stand” on page 52. •...
For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. • “System board shield” on page 58. • “VESA mount bracket” on page 59. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps Serial connector module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. •...
For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. • “System board shield” on page 58. • “VESA mount bracket” on page 59. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal steps Torque Screw (quantity) Color M3 x 4 mm (4) Silver 3.0 ± 0.1 lb/in System fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: •...
The screws cannot be removed from the heat sink. • You might have to gently twist the heat sink to free it from the microprocessor. • Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 x L6 (4) Silver 3.0 ± 0.5 lb/in M3 x L5 (2) Silver 3.0 ± 0.5 lb/in Microprocessor Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. CAUTION: 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.
• “Heat sink” on page 70. • “Microprocessor” on page 71. 2. Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See “System board” on page 51. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal procedure Notes: • Handle the system board carefully by its edges. • The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling. Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 x 4 mm (7) Silver 3.0 ±...
For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. • “System board shield” on page 58. • “VESA mount bracket” on page 59. Removal procedure M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 x 4 mm (6) Silver 3.0 ± 0.1 lb/in Left I/O bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: •...
Removal procedure of the right bezel Screw (quantity) Color Torque M3 x 4 mm (2) Silver 3.0 ± 0.1 lb/in Main frame Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: •...
• “VESA mount bracket” on page 59. • “Cover presence switch (intrusion switch)” on page 60. • “Primary hard disk drive” on page 60. • “Secondary hard disk drive and bracket” on page 63. • “Optical drive” on page 61. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Internal speakers Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order, if any: • “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. •...
• “Computer stand” on page 52. • “Rear I/O cover” on page 57. • “System board shield” on page 58. • “VESA mount bracket” on page 59. • “Cover presence switch (intrusion switch)” on page 60. M90a Gen 5 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• “Primary hard disk drive” on page 60. • “Secondary hard disk drive and bracket” on page 63. • “Optical drive” on page 61. • “M.2 solid-state drive” on page 64. • “Memory module” on page 65. • “Wi-Fi card and Wi-Fi card shield” on page 66. •...
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