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Machine Types: 3114, 3120, 3121, 3122, 3123, 3126, 3127, and 3128

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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 3114, 3120, 3121, 3122, 3123, 3126, 3127, and 3128...
  • Page 2 “Safety information” on page 3 and Appendix A “Notices” on page 205. Third 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

    Chapter 3. General information ..33 Miscellaneous error messages ..Lenovo Welcome....Undetermined problems ...
  • Page 4 Chapter 9. Replacing FRUs (Machine Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery CD . . Types: 3120, 3122, 3126, and Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD . . 3128.) ....Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD .

  • 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.
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  • 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.
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  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Safety information...
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  • 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. •...
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  • 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...
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  • 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.
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  • 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: For Machine Types: 3120, 3122, 3126, And 3128

    Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz – High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz For machine types: 3120, 3122, 3126, and 3128. Dimensions Width: 334 mm (13.15 inches) Height: 97 mm (3.8 inches)
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  • 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

    • Set Power-On Password • Set Administrator Password You do not have to set a password to use your computer. However, using a password improves computing security. If you decide to set a password, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...

  • Page 48: Password Considerations

    Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) 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: Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive.

  • Page 49: Selecting A Startup Device

    SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. USB Setup Use this option to set up USB connectors. To enable or disable a device, do the following: 1.

  • Page 50: Exiting The Setup Utility Program

    2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the first boot device, second boot device, and so on. 4. Press Esc to return to the Startup menu. Then, select the devices for the Automatic Boot Sequence and Error Boot 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 201. 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 201 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 201 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 201 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 201 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 code POST Error message Description/Action 0135 The system might be overheating. Fan failure Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. Note: If the problem is caused by the microprocessor fan, pressing F10 will not solve the problem.

  • Page 71: Miscellaneous Error Messages

    POST Error code POST Error message Description/Action 0189 System Security - Can not read the This error message indicates that the Security Security EEPROM EEPROM may be broken or removed. Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program. Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program.
  • Page 72 Message/Symptom FRU/Action Flashing cursor with an otherwise blank display. 1. System Board 2. Primary Hard Disk Drive 3. Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1. Run the Memory tests 2. Memory Module 3. System Board "Insert a Diskette" icon appears with a known-good 1.

  • Page 73: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel port device failure (adapter port) 1. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board 1. Keyboard Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 2. Keyboard Cable 3.
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  • Page 75: Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 3114, 3121, 3123, And 3127.)

    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 (USB port 1) 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, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 78. Figure 3. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly Hard disk drive Memory modules PCI card (installed in some models)

  • 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 USB connector Microprocessor fan connector Serial (COM 2) connector Memory slots (4) PCI card slot Thermal sensor connector...

  • Page 81: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    appropriate section in “Installing or replacing hardware” on page 78 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer. Figure 5 “Drive bay locations” on page 77 shows the locations of the drive bays. Figure 5. Drive bay locations Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed in some models) Bay 2 - Optical drive bay Bay 3 - Card reader drive bay...

  • Page 82: Installing Or Replacing Hardware

    Safety and Warranty 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. Removing the computer cover Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”...

  • Page 83: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1.

  • Page 84: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty 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 85 3. At the rear of the computer, press the release button to open the card latch Figure 8. Opening the PCI card latch 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: •...
  • Page 86 Figure 9. Removing a 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

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 16 GB system memory.
  • 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 11. 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

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive. To install or replace an optical drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 90 • If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive, press the blue release button, and then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 14.

  • Page 91: Installing Or Replacing The Card Reader

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the card reader. Chapter 8...

  • Page 92: Installing The Card Reader

    Note: The card reader is only available in some models. For new installation, see “Installing the card reader” on page 88. For replacement, see “Replacing the card reader” on page 90. Installing the card reader To install the card reader, do the following: 1.
  • Page 93 7. Slide the card reader with retainer into the card reader drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 20. Installing the card reader 8. Connect the card reader cable to Front USB connector 2 on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...

  • Page 94: Replacing The Card Reader

    Replacing the card reader To replace the card reader, 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. 2.

  • Page 95: Replacing The Battery

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.

  • Page 96: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification.
  • Page 97 DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.

  • Page 98: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    9. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
  • Page 99 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 78. 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4.

  • Page 100: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 101 4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 5. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 94. Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it does not get in contact with anything.

  • Page 102: Replacing The System Board

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 103 6. Carefully take note of the locations of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all the cables. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 7. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the failing system board. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly”...

  • Page 104: Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive

    Note: If required, return the failing system board to Lenovo. Replacing the primary hard disk drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 105 9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.

  • Page 106: Replacing The Secondary Hard Disk Drive

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a secondary hard disk drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary hard disk drive.
  • Page 107 9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.

  • Page 108: Replacing The Front Fan Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the Front fan assembly. Note: The Front fan assembly is only available in some models.

  • Page 109: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly. To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following: 1.
  • Page 110 5. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. Note: The new rear fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached. Figure 41.

  • Page 111: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.

  • Page 112: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. Note: The internal speaker is only available in some models.
  • Page 113 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 78. 3. Locate the internal speaker connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76.

  • Page 114: Completing The Parts Replacement

    6. Position the new internal speaker into the four metal clips and push downward on the internal speaker until it is secured in place. Figure 45. Installing a new internal speaker 7. Connect the internal speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76.
  • Page 115 9. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. 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.
  • Page 116 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 117: Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 3120, 3122, 3126, And 3128.)

    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 118: Locating Connectors, Controls, And Indicators On The Front Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 47 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 114 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 47. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Optical drive eject/close button USB connector (USB port 2) Power switch...

  • Page 119: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 48 “Rear connector locations” on page 115 shows the locations of the connectors 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 120: Locating Components

    Locating components Figure 49 “Component locations” on page 116 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 119. Figure 49. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly System fan assembly Microprocessor Internal speaker (installed in some models)

  • Page 121: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Locating parts on the system board Figure 50 “System board part locations” on page 117 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 50. System board part locations Microprocessor Front USB connector Microprocessor fan connector Serial (COM 2) connector Memory slots (4) PCI card slot Thermal sensor connector...

  • Page 122: Handling Static-Sensitive Devices

    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. Refer to the appropriate section in “Installing or replacing hardware”...

  • Page 123: Installing Or Replacing Hardware

    Safety and Warranty 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. Opening the computer cover Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”...

  • Page 124: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1.
  • Page 125 3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the top of the front bezel and pivoting the front bezel outward to remove it from the computer. Figure 53. Removing the front bezel Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3120, 3122, 3126, and 3128.)

  • Page 126: Accessing The System Board Components And Drives

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to access the system board components and drives.

  • Page 127: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs that provide up to a maximum of 16 GB system memory.

  • Page 128: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty 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 129 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 119. 3. Rotate the PCI card retainer to the open position. 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: •...

  • Page 130: Installing Or Replacing The Card Reader

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the card reader. Note: The card reader is only available in some models. For new installation, see “Installing the card reader”...
  • Page 131 4. Locate the card reader drive bay. See “Locating internal drives” on page 117. Note: You might have to remove the metal cover of the card reader drive bay. 5. Install the new card reader into the card reader bracket. Then install the two screws to secure the card reader to the bracket.
  • Page 132 7. Install the screw to secure the card reader bracket to the chassis. Figure 61. Installing the screw that secures the card reader 8. Pivot the optical drive bay upward and connect the card reader cable to one of the USB connectors on the system board.
  • Page 133 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. 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 119. 3.
  • Page 134 9. Install the card reader bracket to the chassis. Then push the bracket to the left to align the screw hole in the bracket with the corresponding hole in the chassis. Figure 64. Installing the card reader ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 135: Replacing The Battery

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.

  • Page 136: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 137 2. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 119. 3. Locate the hard disk drive. See “Locating components” on page 116. 4. Pull on the handle of the hard disk drive bracket as shown and then lift the hard disk drive bracket up from the optical drive bay.
  • Page 138 7. To install a new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin , and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Important: Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.

  • Page 139: Replacing The Optical Drive

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. To replace the optical drive, do the following: 1.
  • Page 140 7. Press the optical drive lock and slide the optical drive out of the rear of the drive bay assembly. Figure 72. Removing the old optical drive 8. Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive. Figure 73.

  • Page 141: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
  • Page 142 3. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 4. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a.
  • Page 143 6. Remove the two screws that secure the heat sink fan duct. Then remove the heat sink fan duct from the failing heat sink and fan assembly. Figure 76. Removing the heat sink fan duct 7. Place the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the corresponding holes in the system board.

  • Page 144: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly. Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification.
  • Page 145 DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
  • Page 146 5. Remove the two screws that secure the heat sink fan duct, and then lift the heat sink fan duct out of the chassis. Figure 78. Removing the heat sink fan duct ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 147 6. Pivot the optical drive upward and disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from power connectors on the system board. Figure 79. Power connectors on the system board Note: You might also need to release the power supply assembly cables from some cable clips or ties that secure the cables to the chassis.
  • Page 148 Then, install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 81. Installing the power supply assembly 10.

  • Page 149: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 150 3. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly with the fan duct. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly”...
  • Page 151 b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor. This is important when installing the new microprocessor on the system board. c. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. d.

  • Page 152: Replacing The System Board

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 153 17. Install the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 132. 18. To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 110. Note: If required, return the failing system board to Lenovo. Chapter 9...

  • Page 154: Replacing The System Fan Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan assembly. To replace the system fan assembly, do the following: 1.

  • Page 155: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. Note: The internal speaker is only available in some models.
  • Page 156 3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 89. Removing the front bezel 4. Locate the internal speaker. See “Locating components” on page 116. 5. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the internal speaker connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...
  • Page 157 6. Remove the screw that secures the cover presence switch (intrusion switch) and remove the cover presence switch from the chassis. Figure 90. Removing the cover presence switch Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 3120, 3122, 3126, and 3128.)
  • Page 158 7. Push the internal speaker outward through the hole to disengage it from the two metal tabs on the chassis. Then, slide the internal speaker to the right to remove it from the chassis. Figure 91. Removing the internal speaker 8.
  • Page 159 Figure 92. Installing the new internal speaker 9. Reconnect the internal speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 10. Position the cover presence switch so that the screw hole in the cover presence switch is aligned with the corresponding hole in the chassis.

  • Page 160: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.

  • Page 161: Completing The Parts Replacement

    4. Pivot the optical drive bay upward and disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board and note the cables routing. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 5. Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly bracket. Then remove the front audio and USB assembly bracket from the chassis.
  • Page 162 8. To update your configuration, see Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. 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.

  • Page 163: Chapter 10. Fru Lists

    FRUs FRU # Microprocessor, Sempron 145 (2.8GHz, 1M total cache, AM3, 45W) C3 45nm 71Y9191 • MT 3128: Microprocessor, Athlon II X2 B22 (2.8GHz, 2M total cache, AM3, 65W) C2 45nm 71Y5429 • MT 3128: © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...
  • Page 164 Item # FRUs FRU # Microprocessor, Athlon II X2 B24 (3.0GHz, 2M total cache, AM3, 65W) C2 45nm 71Y5431 • MT 3128: B3P Microprocessor, Athlon II X2 B26 (3.0GHz, 2M total cache, AM3, 65W) C2 45nm 03T7014 • MT 3128: C1P C2P Microprocessor, Athlon II X2 250 (3.0GHz, 2M total cache, AM3, 65W) C2 45nm 64Y8014...
  • Page 165 Item # FRUs FRU # Microprocessor, Phenom II X3 B75 (3.0GHz, 7.5M total cache, AM3, 95W) C2 45nm 71Y5435 • MT 3128: Microprocessor, Phenom II X3 B77 (3.2GHz, 7.5M total cache, AM3, 95W) C3 45nm 03T7022 • MT 3128: Microprocessor, Phenom II X3 740 (3.0GHz, 7.5M total cache, AM3, 95W) C2 45nm 71Y5437 •...

  • Page 166: Mechanical Frus

    Item # FRUs FRU # Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200 RPM / 3Gb / 8M 87H4891 • MT 3128: B2P B3P B5P Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200 RPM / 3Gb / 8M 45K0409 • MT 3128: B2P B3P B5P Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200 RPM / 3Gb / 8M 03T7040 •...
  • Page 167 FRUs FRU # FRU, cabel -SATA for 1st optical disk drive or second HDD 420mm with 2 latch 54Y9948 • MT 3128: all models FRU, rear USB cable_R_200mm_LP 42Y8006 • MT 3128: all models FRU, optical disk drive bezel assembly 03T9596 •...

  • Page 168: Keyboard And Mouse

    FRUs FRU # FRU, top cover assembly 03T9591 • MT 3128: all models FRU, bottom assembly 03T9592 • MT 3128: all models FRU, cable lock 03T9593 • MT 3128: all models FRU, vertical rubber foot assembly 03T9594 • MT 3128: all models FRU, rubber foot for horizontal 43N9728 •...
  • Page 169 Keyboard - Preferred Pro PS/2 FRU # Chinese/US 41A5046 • MT 3128: Czech (ABB) 41A5047 • MT 3128: Danish 41A5048 • MT 3128: Dutch 41A5049 • MT 3128: French 41A5050 • MT 3128: French Canadian 41A5051 • MT 3128: French Canadian 41A5052 •...
  • Page 170 Keyboard - Preferred Pro PS/2 FRU # Portuguese 41A5064 • MT 3128: Romanian 41A5065 • MT 3128: Russian/Cyrillic 41A5066 • MT 3128: Serbian/Cyrillic 41A5067 • MT 3128: Slovak 41A5068 • MT 3128: Spanish 41A5069 • MT 3128: Swedish/Finnish 41A5070 • MT 3128: Swiss French/German 41A5071 •...
  • Page 171 Keyboard -Preferred Pro USB FRU # Belgium French 41A5292 • MT 3128: Belgium English 41A5293 • MT 3128: Brazilian Portuguese 41A5294 • MT 3128: B2P B3P B4P B5P B6P B7P C1P C2P Bulgarian 41A5295 • MT 3128: Chinese/US 41A5296 • MT 3128: Czech (ABB) 41A5297 •...
  • Page 172 Keyboard -Preferred Pro USB FRU # Korean 41A5311 • MT 3128: LA Spanish 41A5312 • MT 3128: Norwegian 41A5313 • MT 3128: Polish 41A5314 • MT 3128: Portuguese 41A5315 • MT 3128: Romanian 41A5317 • MT 3128: Romanian 41A5316 • MT 3128: Russian/Cyrillic 41A5318 •...
  • Page 173 Keyboard -Preferred Pro USB FRU # Arabic (New) 45J4880 • MT 3128: Lithuanian 45J4896 • MT 3128: Estonia 51J0059 • MT 3128: India 54Y8381 • MT 3128: Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--US English 57Y4780 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Arabic 57Y4781 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Arabic/French 57Y4782 •...
  • Page 174 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--German 57Y4794 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Greek 57Y4795 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Greek/US 57Y4796 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Hebrew 57Y4797 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Hungarian 57Y4798 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Iceland 57Y4899 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Italy 57Y4800 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Japanese 57Y4801 •...
  • Page 175 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--Swedish/Finnish 57Y4813 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Swiss French/German 57Y4814 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Thailand 57Y4815 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Turkish 57Y4816 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Turkish 57Y4817 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--UK English 57Y4818 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--US European 57Y4819 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Slovenian 57Y4820 •...
  • Page 176 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--Dutch 03X8011 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--French 03X8012 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--French Canadian 03X8013 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--French Canadian 03X8014 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--German 03X8015 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Greek 03X8016 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Greek/US 03X8017 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Hebrew 03X8018 •...
  • Page 177 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--Russian/Cyrillic 03X8028 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Serbian/Cyrillic 03X8040 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Slovak 03X8029 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Spanish 03X8030 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Swedish/Finnish 03X8031 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Swiss French/German 03X8032 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Thailand 03X8033 • MT 3128: Fingerprint--Turkish 03X8041 •...

  • Page 178: Adapters And Miscellaneous Frus

    Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs Adapters & miscellaneous FRUs FRU # USB 2.0 MEDIA card reader ,25 in 1, ROHS, Slim 46R1529 • MT 3128: NVIDIA Quadro FX380 LP 64Y8206 • MT 3128: Soft modem V.90/V.44 - LP 46R4220 • MT 3128: PCIE IEEE 1394 firewire adapter (LP) 89Y1712 •...
  • Page 179 Power Cords --primary FRU # Line cord-Japan 41R3248 • MT 3128: Line cord-Brazil 45J9595 • MT 3128: B2P B3P B4P B5P B6P B7P C1P C2P Line cord-LA (High Voltage) Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay 41R3176 • MT 3128: Line cord- ANZ 41R3196 •...
  • Page 180 Power Cords --secondary FRU # Line cord-US, (Thailand) 41R3185 • MT 3128: Line cord-China 41R3257 • MT 3128: Line cord-Japan 41R3249 • MT 3128: Line cord-Brazil 41R3271 • MT 3128: B2P B3P B4P B5P B6P B7P C1P C2P Line cord-LA (High Voltage) Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay 41R3177 •...

  • Page 181: Recovery Discs

    Recovery discs Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 Recovery CD FRU # Windows 7 Home Basic 32bit SP1 English 03T2029 • MT 3128: Brazilian Portuguese 03T2028 • MT 3128: Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD FRU # Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD English 03T2030 •...

  • Page 182: Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Sp1 Recovery Cd

    Windows 7 Ultimate 32 SP1 Recovery CD Windows 7 Ultimate 32 SP1 Recovery CD FRU # English 03T2025 • MT 3128: Brazilian Portuguese 03T2024 • MT 3128: Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery CD Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery CD FRU # English 03T2027...

  • Page 183: Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery Cd

    Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD FRU # Finnish 03W7481 • MT 3128: French 03W7482 • MT 3128: Greek 03W7483 • MT 3128: German 03W7484 • MT 3128: Hong Kong 03W7485 • MT 3128: Hungary 03W7486 • MT 3128: Italian 03W7487 •...

  • Page 184: Overall: 3114, 3121, 3123, And 3127

    Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD FRU # English 03T2020 • MT 3128: Overall: 3114, 3121, 3123, and 3127 The following replaceable components are available for the 3114, 3121, 3123, and 3127 machine type models. Item # FRUs FRU # Memory module, 2GB PC3-10600 1333MHz DDR3 UDIMM 64Y6649 •...
  • Page 185 Item # FRUs FRU # Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200 RPM / 3Gb / 8M 03T7040 • MT 3127: B1P B2P B4P Hard disk drive, SATA 500GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 16M 45K0410 • MT 3127: B3P B5P B6P C1P C2P Hard disk drive, SATA 500GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 16M 03T7041 •...
  • Page 186 Item # FRUs FRU # Microprocessor, Athlon II X2 260 (3.2GHz, 2M total cache, AM3, 65W) C3 45nm 03T7016 • MT 3127: Microprocessor, Athlon II X2 220 (2.8GHz,1MB total cache, AM3 65W) C3 45nm 03T7043 • MT 3127: Microprocessor, Athlon II X3 445 (3.10GHz,1.5MBT total cache, AM3, 95W) C3 45nm 03T7017 •...

  • Page 187: Mechanical Frus

    Item # FRUs FRU # Microprocessor, Phenom II X4 B95 (3.0GHz, 8M total cache, AM3, 95W) C2 45nm 71Y5441 • MT 3127: Microprocessor, Phenom II X4 955 (3.2GHz, 8M total cache, AM3, 95W) C3 45nm 03T7024 • MT 3127: Microprocessor, AMD Sempron 180 (2.4GHz,1M total cache, AM3,45W) C3 CPU(R) 45nm 03T7054 •...
  • Page 188 FRUs FRU # Rear USB 2Ports II HP 42Y8005 • MT 3127: all models Front fan used for 2*500G\1TB 43N9599 • MT 3127: all models AMD 89W 4 pin cooler kit tower (no fan grill) 43N9886 • MT 3127: all models Speaker, internal speaker, cable assembly, 9*5_400 43N9091 •...

  • Page 189: Keyboard And Mouse

    Retainer, card reader/ODD/FDD, tower IV 45K6378 • MT 3127: all models Mechanical kit, tower IV 03T9622 • MT 3127: all models ShinEtsu 7783D;1G Syringe 91P8835 • MT 3127: all models Keyboard and Mouse Keyboard - Preferred Pro PS/2 FRU # US English 41A5039 •...
  • Page 190 Keyboard - Preferred Pro PS/2 FRU # Greek 41A5054 • MT 3127: Greek/US 41A5080 • MT 3127: Hebrew 41A5055 • MT 3127: Hungarian 41A5056 • MT 3127: Iceland 41A5057 • MT 3127: Italy 41A5058 • MT 3127: Japanese 41A5059 • MT 3127: Korean 41A5060 •...
  • Page 191 Keyboard - Preferred Pro PS/2 FRU # Thailand 41A5072 • MT 3127: Turkish 41A5073 • MT 3127: Turkish 41A5074 • MT 3127: UK English 41A5075 • MT 3127: US European 41A5076 • MT 3127: Slovenian 41A5077 • MT 3127: India 54Y8382 •...
  • Page 192 Keyboard -Preferred Pro USB FRU # French 41A5300 • MT 3127: French Canadian 41A5301 • MT 3127: French Canadian 41A5302 • MT 3127: German 41A5303 • MT 3127: Greek 41A5304 • MT 3127: Greek/US 41A5305 • MT 3127: Hebrew 41A5306 •...
  • Page 193 Keyboard -Preferred Pro USB FRU # Serbian/Cyrillic 41A5319 • MT 3127: Slovak 41A5320 • MT 3127: Spanish 41A5321 • MT 3127: Swedish/Finnish 41A5322 • MT 3127: Swiss French/German 41A5323 • MT 3127: Thailand 41A5324 • MT 3127: Turkish 41A5325 • MT 3127: Turkish 41A5326 •...
  • Page 194 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--Belgium French 57Y4783 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Belgium English 57Y4784 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Brazilian Portuguese 57Y4785 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Bulgarian 57Y4786 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Chinese/US 57Y4787 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Czech (ABB) 57Y4788 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Danish 57Y4789 •...
  • Page 195 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--Korean 57Y4802 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--LA Spanish 57Y4803 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Norwegian 57Y4804 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Polish 57Y4805 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Portuguese 57Y4806 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Romanian 57Y4807 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Romanian 57Y4808 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Russian/Cyrillic 57Y4809 •...
  • Page 196 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--US English 03X8001 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Arabic 03X8002 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Arabic/French 03X8003 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Belgium French 03X8004 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Belgium English 03X8005 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Brazilian Portuguese 03X8006 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Bulgarian 03X8007 •...
  • Page 197 Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--Iceland 03X8020 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Italy 03X8021 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Japanese 03X8022 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Korean 03X8023 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--LA Spanish 03X8024 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Norwegian 03X8025 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Polish 03X8026 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Portuguese 03X8027 •...

  • Page 198: Adapters And Miscellaneous Frus

    Keyboard -Fingerprint FRU # Fingerprint--UK English 03X8035 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--US European 03X8036 • MT 3127: Fingerprint--Slovenian 03X8037 • MT 3127: Mice FRU # Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) 41U3013 • MT 3127: B1P B2P B3P B4P Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) 41U3030 •...

  • Page 199: Power Cords

    Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU # LI300mm rear USB 2 ports II HP 42Y8005 • MT 3127: LI350mm rear Com2 cable II mini 41R8548 • MT 3127: NVIDIA GeForce310 512M DMS59 (HP) 89Y9226 • MT 3127: DMS59 to dual DVI dongle 41X6398 •...
  • Page 200 Power cords --primary FRU # Line cord-Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam 41R3208 • MT 3127: Line cord-Denmark 41R3212 • MT 3127: Line cord-Switzerland 41R3228 • MT 3127: Line cord-Israel 41R3236 • MT 3127: Line cord-South Africa 41R3220 • MT 3127: Line cord-India 41R3341 •...

  • Page 201: Recovery Discs

    Power cords --secondary FRU # Line cord-Italy 41R3233 • MT 3127: Line cord-Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam 41R3209 • MT 3127: Line cord-Denmark 41R3213 • MT 3127: Line cord-Switzerland 41R3229 • MT 3127: Line cord-Israel 41R3237 • MT 3127: Line cord-South Africa 41R3221 •...

  • Page 202: Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Sp1 Recovery Cd

    Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Recovery CD Windows 7 Home Premium 64 SP1 Recovery CD FRU # English 03T2031 • MT 3127: Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD FRU # English 03T2021 •...

  • Page 203: Windows Xp Professional Generic Recovery Cd

    Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD FRU # English 03T0753 • MT 3127: Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD Note: The Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs are available only for models with a valid Microsoft Windows XP Professional certificate of authenticity (COA) affixed to the system. Due to a Microsoft licensing limitation, if a model came with Windows XP Professional preinstalled from the factory, but has either a Windows 7 or Windows Vista COA affixed to the system, that model is eligible only for recovery DVDs that match the operating system specified on the COA.

  • Page 204: Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery Cd

    Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD FRU # Norwegian 03W7491 • MT 3127: Polish 03W7492 • MT 3127: Portuguese 03W7493 • MT 3127: Russian 03W7494 • MT 3127: Spanish 03W7495 • MT 3127: Swedish 03W7496 • MT 3127: Turkish 03W7497 •...

  • Page 205: Chapter 11. 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 206: 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 207: Power Management

    2. Remove or open the computer cover. For machine types 3114, 3121, 3123, and 3127, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 78. For machine types 3120, 3122, 3126, and 3128, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 119. 3. Locate the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...
  • Page 208 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 209: 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 210: 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 211: Index

    POST and BIOS update power supply assembly flashing the BIOS replacing 92, 140 front power-on password connectors, controls, indicators 72, 114 PS/2 keyboard connector front audio and USB assembly, replacing 107, 156 PS/2 mouse connector © Copyright Lenovo 2011, 2012...
  • Page 212 USB connector using rear connectors 73, 115 passwords rear fan assembly, replacing Setup Utility program recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure recovery Boot-block Recovery removing VGA monitor connector computer cover viewing or changing settings removing, reinstalling front bezel 79, 120 replacing battery...
  • Page 214 Part Number: 0A94225 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 0A94225 *0A94225*...

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