1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. Lenovo Manuals
  4. Desktop
  5. ThinkCentre M60e
  6. Hardware maintenance manual

Lenovo ThinkCentre M60e Hardware Maintenance Manual

Hardware maintenance manual for thinkcentre m60e
Hide thumbs Also See for ThinkCentre M60e:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual See also: User Manual, Manual
ThinkCentre
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Machine Types: 1899, 1928, 1932, and 1934

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Related Manuals for Lenovo ThinkCentre M60e

Summary of Contents for Lenovo ThinkCentre M60e

  • Page 1 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 1899, 1928, 1932, and 1934...
  • Page 2 “Safety information” on page 3 and Appendix A “Notices” on page 111. Second Edition (February 2012) © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Undetermined problems ... Chapter 3. General information ..33 Lenovo Welcome....Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs (Machine Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools .
  • Page 4 Power Cords ....Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc ..Recovery discs ....Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system .

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    ® the front cover. This manual is intended only for trained Service Providers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Note: Be sure to read and understand the Chapter 2 “Safety information” on page 3 before using the information in this manual.
  • Page 6 Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.

  • Page 7: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...
  • Page 8 Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from an electric shock.

  • Page 9: Voltage-Selection Switch

    Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on the computer. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer.

  • Page 10: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    5. Check for any obvious alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7.
  • Page 11 • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • 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.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: 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 2 Safety information...
  • Page 14 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkCentre 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 CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 45C1566 ou um tipo de bateria equivalente recomendado pelo Se o seu sistema possui um módulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas por um módulo do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante. A bateria contém lítio e pode explodir se não for utilizada, manuseada ou descartada de maneira correta.
  • Page 17 CUIDADO: O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar/desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. 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.
  • Page 18 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 20 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 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 22 ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 45C1566), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d'un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
  • Page 23 ≥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 24 VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: • Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. • Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen.
  • Page 25 ACHTUNG: Bei der Installation von Lasergeräten (wie CD-ROM-Laufwerken, DVD- aufwerken, Einheiten mit Lichtwellenleitertechnik oder Sendern) Folgendes beachten: • Die Abdeckungen nicht entfernen. Durch Entfernen der Abdeckungen des Lasergeräts können gefährliche Laserstrahlungen freigesetzt werden. Das Gerät enthält keine zu wartenden Teile. •...
  • Page 26 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 28 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. 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. •...
  • Page 29 ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 45C1566 o un tipo di batteria equivalente consigliato dal produttore. Se sul sistema è presente un modulo che contiene una batteria al litio, sostituirlo solo con un tipo di modulo dello stesso tipo della stessa casa di produzione. La batteria contiene litio e può...
  • Page 30 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENZIONE: Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l'apparecchiatura. ATTENZIONE: 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.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 32 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33 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 34 PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando haya productos láser (como unidades de CD-ROM, unidades de DVD, dispositivos de fibra óptica o transmisores) instalados, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: • No quite las cubiertas. Si quita las cubiertas del producto láser, podría quedar expuesto a radiación láser peligrosa.
  • Page 35 PRECAUCIÓN: El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo. 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.
  • Page 36 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. General Information

    To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program. To access a program, double-click the corresponding icon.

  • Page 38: Additional Information Resources

    Note: The SimpleTap program is only available on certain models preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system. If your Windows 7 model is not preinstalled with the SimpleTap program, you can download it from http://www.lenovo.com/support. Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 39 Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz – High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Chapter 3 General information...
  • Page 40 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    Service Support and Engineering functions. • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom – Do diagnostics indicate a failure? – What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...
  • Page 42 – Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing? – Is this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version – Type and version level •...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Diagnostic Programs

    3. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 44: Pc-Doctor For Dos

    Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.

  • Page 45: Test Results

    Run Normal Test runs a more extensive set of tests than Run Quick Test does and takes longer to complete. • Press F5 to automatically run all selected tests in all categories. • From within a test category, press Ctrl-Enter to automatically run only the selected tests in that category. •...

  • Page 46: Viewing The Test Log

    Quick Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: • Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard disk drive. • Destroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master and backup). •...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility Program

    A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...

  • Page 48: Power-On Password

    • Have at least eight characters in length • Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character • Setup Utility program password is not case sensitive • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name •...

  • Page 49: Enabling Or Disabling A Device

    6. Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then, turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. 7. Repeat step 1 through step 3. 8. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 9.

  • Page 50: Exiting The Setup Utility Program

    1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 43. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Startup. 3. Select the devices for the Primary Startup Sequence, the Automatic Startup Sequence, and the Error Startup Sequence.

  • Page 51: Chapter 7. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    Check the power-on switch for continuity. Power-on switch Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running tests” on page 40 for the specific type for information about the diagnostic programs. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...
  • Page 52 In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 000-000-XXX BIOS Test Passed 000-002-XXX BIOS Timeout 1. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 107. 2. System board 000-024-XXX BIOS Addressing test failure 1.
  • Page 53 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 54 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Adapter card 001-038-XXX System Extension failure 2. System board 001-039-XXX System DMI data structure error 1. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 107 2. System board 001-040-XXX System IRQ failure 1.
  • Page 55 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-273-XXX System IRQ6 (diskette drive) failure 1. Diskette Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 001-274-XXX System IRQ7 failure 1. Device on IRQ7 2. System board 001-275-XXX System IRQ8 failure 1. Device on IRQ8 2. System board 001-276-XXX System IRQ9 failure 1.
  • Page 56 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Video Ram 005-016-XXX Video Simple Pattern test failure 2. Video card, if installed 3. System board 005-024-XXX Video Addressing test failure 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 005-025-XXX Video Checksum Value error 1. Video card, if installed 2.
  • Page 57 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 006-000-XXX Diskette interface Test Passed No action 006-0XX-XXX Diskette interface error 1. Diskette drive Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 006-195-XXX Diskette interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 006-196-XXX Diskette interface test halt, error threshold 1.
  • Page 58 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 011-196-XXX Serial port test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 011-197-XXX Serial port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled.
  • Page 59 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-197-XXX Parallel port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 60 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-196-XXX USB port test halt, error threshold exceeded 1. Press F3 to review the log file 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 015-197-XXX USB port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled.
  • Page 61 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed No action 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded...
  • Page 62 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. IDE signal cable 025-02X-XXX 025-03X-XXX 025-04X-XXX IDE Interface failure 2. Check power supply 3. Reseat IDE signal cable 4. IDE device 5. System board 025-195-XXX IDE interface Test aborted by user Information onlyRe-start the test, if necessary 025-196-XXX IDE interface test halt, error threshold 1.
  • Page 63 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 030-197-XXX SCSI interface test warning 1. If a component is called out, make sure it is connected and/or enabled.
  • Page 64 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 071-00X-XXX 071-01X-XXX 071-02X-XXXAudio port 1. Run Setup error 2. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 107 3. System board 071-03X-XXX Audio port failure 1. Speakers 2. Microphone 3. Audio card, if installed 4.
  • Page 65 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 080-197-XXX Game Port interface test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 66 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 086-199-XXX Mouse Port interface test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 69 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 107 3. Replace component under function test 089-000-XXX Microprocessor Test Passed No action 089-XXX-XXX Microprocessor failure...
  • Page 67 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 69 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 107 3. Replace component under function test 1.
  • Page 68 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Replace the memory module called out by the test 201-XXX-XXX System Memory error 2. System board No action 202-000-XXX System Cache Test Passed 202-XXX-XXX System Cache error 1. Cache, if removable 2. System board 3. Microprocessor 206-000-XXX Diskette Drive Test Passed No action 206-XXX-XXX Diskette Drive error...

  • Page 69: Beep Symptoms

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 305-000-XXX Monitor DDC Test Passed 305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 1. Run Setup to enable DDC 2. Cable 3. Monitor 4. Video card 5. System board 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed No action 415-XXX-XXX Modem error Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during the POST.

  • Page 70: 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 is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. The POST does the following operations.

  • Page 71: Miscellaneous Error Messages

    POST Error Message Description/Action Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between Press TAB to show POST screen the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device.
  • Page 72 Message/Symptom FRU/Action "Insert a Diskette" icon appears with a known-good 1. System Board diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive. 2. Diskette Drive Cable 3. Network Adapter Intensity or color varies from left to right of characters 1. Display and color bars 2.

  • Page 73: Undetermined Problems

    Undetermined problems If you encounter undetermined problems, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and the power. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapter cards c.
  • Page 74 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 1899, 1928, 1932, And 1934)

    Locations This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives. Note: The components in your computer might look slightly different from the illustrations. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...

  • Page 76: Locating Connectors, Controls, And Indicators On The Front Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 72 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Hard disk drive activity indicator USB connector Power indicator...

  • Page 77: Locating Connectors And Parts On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector and part locations” on page 73 shows the locations of the connectors and parts on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
  • Page 78 Connector Description Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable. Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech-recognition software.

  • Page 79: Locating Components

    Locating components Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 75 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the computer, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 78. Figure 3.

  • Page 80: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 76 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations Microprocessor Front panel connector (for connecting LED indicators and power switch) Microprocessor fan connector USB connectors (2) Memory slots (2)

  • Page 81: Locating Internal Drives

    Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. When installing or replacing an internal drive, it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect the cables to the drive installed.

  • Page 82: Installing Or Replacing Hardware

    ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.

  • Page 83: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.
  • Page 84 3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 7. Removing the front bezel 4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the three plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inwards until it snaps into position on the left side.

  • Page 85: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has two standard PCI card slots, one PCI Express x1 card slot, and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot.
  • Page 86 Figure 10. Removing the PCI card Notes: a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot. b. If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the card retaining latch as shown to disengage the latch.

  • Page 87: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
  • Page 88 • If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot. Figure 12. Removing a memory module • If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module.

  • Page 89: Installing Or Replacing The Optical Drive

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive.
  • Page 90 4. Remove the three screws that secure the optical drive. Then, slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 15. Removing the optical drive 5. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front and align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay.

  • Page 91: Replacing The Battery

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration).

  • Page 92: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
  • Page 93 6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the...

  • Page 94: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.

  • Page 95: Replacing The Microprocessor

    8. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 9. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
  • Page 96 CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover. To replace the microprocessor, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
  • Page 97 Figure 23. Removing the microprocessor Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.

  • Page 99: Replacing The System Board

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
  • Page 100 CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. To replace the system board, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
  • Page 101 12. Install the new system board into the chassis by aligning the eight mounting studs in the chassis with the corresponding holes in the new system board. Carefully slide the new system board into the chassis until it is secured in place by the mounting studs. Then, install the eight screws to secure the system board. 13.

  • Page 102: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.

  • Page 103: Completing The Parts Replacement

    12. To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 99. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables. Depending on the parts you installed or replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program.
  • Page 104 Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Information about this will come with the new FRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new FRUs. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Chapter 9. Fru Lists

    EM64T, EDB) 65W 53Y6654 • MT 1934: A3Q A8Q A9Q Microprocessor, E5700 3.0G 800MHz- 2MB R0 03T6007 • MT 1934: A1Q A7Q Microprocessor, E5800 3.2G 800MHz- 2MB R0 03T9010 • MT 1934: A2Q A4Q A5Q A6Q © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...
  • Page 106 Item # FRUs FRU # Microprocessor, E6300 2.8G 1066MHz-2MB 65W R-0 71Y3484 • MT 1934: Microprocessor, E6500 2.93GHZ 1066 MHz-2MB 65W R0 71Y6250 • MT 1934: Microprocessor, E6600 3.06GHZ/1066MHZ/2M 65W R0 89Y0198 • MT 1934: Microprocessor, E6700 3.2GHZ/1066MHZ/2M 65W R0 03T6009 •...

  • Page 107: Mechanical Frus

    Item # FRUs FRU # Optical drive, DVD recorder rambo 8 - SATA 12XRAM write (with DVD PB SW or without SW) 71Y5545 • MT 1934: A1Q A5Q A6Q A7Q A9Q System board, Intel G41 DDR3 mATX (GA) 71Y6942 • MT 1934: A1Q A2Q A3Q A4Q A5Q A6Q A7Q A8Q A9Q Hard disk drive, 250 GB 7200rpm SATA 40Y9036 •...

  • Page 108: Keyboard And Mouse

    FRU, rear fan -4 pin for Tower 2 (removed fan grill) 43N9908 • MT 1934: all models Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) FRU # India 54Y8381 • MT 1934: A1Q A2Q A3Q A4Q A5Q A6Q A7Q A8Q A9Q...

  • Page 109: Adapters And Miscellaneous Frus

    Mice FRU # Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) 41U3013 • MT 1934: A1Q A2Q A3Q A4Q A5Q A6Q A7Q A8Q A9Q Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) 41U3030 • MT 1934: A1Q A2Q A3Q A4Q A5Q A6Q A7Q A8Q A9Q Enhanced optical USB mouse (Edge) 45J4889 •...

  • Page 110: Recovery Discs

    Recovery discs Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 FRU # India English 03T1007 • MT 1934: A2Q A6Q A7Q A8Q A9Q Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 Recovery CD FRU # Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 India English 03T1006 •...

  • Page 111: Chapter 10. Additional Service Information

    “Using passwords” on page 43. Operating system password Note: This section applies only to computer models that have an operating system preinstalled from Lenovo. An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated.

  • Page 112: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System

    Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

  • Page 113: Power Management

    3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 4. Remove any parts and disconnect any cables that might prevent your access to the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper. 5.
  • Page 114 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 115: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.

  • Page 116: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Europeanpean conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery...

  • Page 117: Index

    PC-Doctor for DOS connectors, controls, indicators PCI card front audio and USB assembly, replacing installing, replacing front bezel slots front bezel, removing PCI card latch front bezel, reinstalling power supply assembly, replacing © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...
  • Page 118 Power-On, Password VGA monitor connector viewing and changing settings rear connectors recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure recovery Boot-block Recovery removing computer cover replacing battery hard disk drive heat sink and fan assembly microprocessor security enabling or disabling selecting startup device temporary startup device...
  • Page 120 Part Number: 0A75020 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 0A75020 *0A75020*...

This manual is also suitable for:

Thinkcentre 1899Thinkcentre 1928Thinkcentre 1932Thinkcentre 1934

Table of Contents