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Lenovo ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 4223, 4228, 4229, 4353 and 4354...
  • Page 3 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 4223, 4228, 4229, 4353 and 4354...
  • Page 4 2 “Safety information” on page 3 and Appendix A “Notices” on page 133. Third Edition (April 2013) © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013. 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Lenovo Solution Center ... Selecting a temporary startup device ..Lenovo Welcome....Selecting or changing the startup device SimpleTap .
  • Page 6 Installing or replacing a hard disk drive Index....enablement module ... ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    This manual is intended only for trained service personnel who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo computer product, be sure to read Chapter 2 “Safety information” on page 3. Chapter 8 “Symptom-to-FRU Index” on page 67 and Chapter 11 “Additional service information” on page 127 are not specific to any machine type.
  • Page 8 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...
  • Page 10 (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 11: 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 and some computers do not have a voltage-selection switch. Before you install your computer or relocate your computer to another country or region, you must be certain that you have matched your computer to the voltage available at your electrical outlet.

  • Page 12: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    Electrical grounding of the computer is required for operator safety and correct system function. Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician. Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: •...
  • Page 14 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 16 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 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 18 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. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 20 ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 22 (sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation et de configuration). • Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des connecteurs. 4.
  • Page 24 Schutzkontakt anschließen. • Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 • Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. • Zum Installieren, Transportieren und Öffnen der Abdeckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß...
  • Page 26 Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 28 • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 29 • Collegare alle prese elettriche appropriate tutte le apparecchiature che verranno utilizzate per questo prodotto. • Se possibile, utilizzare solo una mano per collegare o scollegare i cavi di segnale. • Non accendere assolutamente apparecchiature in presenza di incendi, perdite d'acqua o danno strutturale.
  • Page 30 Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 32 • Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. • No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33 • Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y los módems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique lo contrario en los procedimientos de instalación y configuración. • Conecte y desconecte los cables, como se describe en la tabla siguiente, cuando instale, mueva o abra las cubiertas de este producto o de los dispositivos conectados.
  • Page 34 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. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. General Information

    – High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several software programs provided by Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 36: Accessing Lenovo Programs On The Windows 7 Operating System

    Note: If you do not find the program you need in Control Panel, open the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program navigation window and double-click the dimmed icon to install the program you need. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 37: Lenovo Solution Center

    If a desired program is not in the list, click the plus icon +. • Press the Windows key to go to the Start screen. Click a Lenovo program to launch it. If you cannot find the program you need, move the pointer to the bottom-right corner of the screen to display the charms.

  • Page 38: Thinkvantage Rescue And Recovery

    Windows operating system. Note: If the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is dimmed, it indicates that you need to install the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program manually before enabling its features.

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom – Do diagnostics indicate a failure? – What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...
  • Page 40 6. Have the same diagnostic diskettes (version) 7. Have the same configuration options set in the system 8. Have the same setup for operating-system-controlled files Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 41: Chapter 5. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    Note: If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. For a list of service and support telephone numbers, refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer or go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone.

  • Page 42: Accessing Control Panel On The Windows 8 Operating System

    If this does not correct the problem, continue with the next step. 6. Run the diagnostic program. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for more information. • If the diagnostic program detects a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    • If you are unable to run the diagnostic program, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. See “Getting information, help, and service” on page 32 for more information. • If the diagnostic program does not detect a hardware failure, continue with the next step.

  • Page 44: No Audio In Windows

    • Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. See Microsoft Windows help system for more information. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service”...

  • Page 45: Cd Problems

    Refer to the documentation that comes with the application or game for instructions on setting sound-card settings. • If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service”...

  • Page 46: Dvd Problems

    If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service” on page 32. DVD problems Select your symptom from the following list: •...

  • Page 47: Intermittent Problems

    • Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service”...

  • Page 48: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing Device Problems

    (one to five hard disk drives) or the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter is installed. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53. If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service”...
  • Page 49 See “Enabling or disabling a device” on page 57. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service”...

  • Page 50: Monitor Problems

    • “The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank when you start some application programs” on page 45 • “The image appears to be flickering” on page 45 • “The image is discolored” on page 46 Wrong characters appear on the screen Symptom: Wrong characters appear on the screen. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 51 If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service”...

  • Page 52: Networking Problems

    If the cable is connected and the distance is within acceptable limits but the problem persists, try a different cable. • The cable is installed properly. • You are using the correct device driver. On the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. Click Start ➙ Control Panel. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation. 4. If an exclamation mark is displayed next to an adapter name under Network adapters, you might not be using the correct driver or the driver is not enabled.

  • Page 54: Option Problems

    Action: The WAN card is not supported on this computer. Remove it. Note: Some computer models do not have a wireless WAN. Option problems Use this information to diagnose problems with Lenovo hardware options that do not have their own troubleshooting information. Select your symptom from the following list: •...

  • Page 55: Performance And Lockup Problems

    If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service” on page 32. An option that previously worked does not work now Symptom: An option that previously worked does not work now.
  • Page 56 1. Close any programs that are currently running and close any open windows. 2. Open the Windows Explorer and click Computer. 3. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties. 4. Click the Tools tab. 5. Click Optimize. 6. Click Optimize again to start a disk-defragmentation process. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: Printer Problems

    32. For step-by-step instructions on installing memory, see “Installing or replacing a memory module” on page 89. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 53 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Getting information, help, and service”...

  • Page 58: Software Problems

    • If you are unable to resolve the problem through other methods, uninstall the software program and reinstall it. If these actions do not correct the problem, you might need technical assistance. Contact your software manufacturer or see “Getting information, help, and service” on page 32 for details. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Usb Problems

    To run the Lenovo Solution Center program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ System Health and Diagnostics. Follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 60 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 61: Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility Program

    • Administrator Password • Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 62: Password Considerations

    2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security. 3. Depending on the password type, select Set Power-On Password, Set Administrator Password, or Hard Disk Password. 4. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to set, change, or delete a password. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos)

    Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 56. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1.

  • Page 64: Selecting A Temporary Startup Device

    3. Select Wake Up on Alarm and press Enter. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit. • Enabling the after power loss feature ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Changing The Bios Settings Before Installing A New Operating System

    The after power loss feature enables your computer to wake up when the power supply resumes after a sudden loss of electricity. To enable the after power loss feature, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ After Power Loss, and press Enter. 3.
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  • Page 67: Chapter 7. Configuring Raid

    Ensure that one of the following hard disk drive enablement modules is installed in your computer: • If zero to four SATA hard disk drives or solid state drives are installed, no hard disk drive enablement module is needed. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 68: Configuring Sata Or Sas Raid Functionality With The Intel Rste Configuration Utility

    Tab or Enter to go to the next option. a. Name: Volume name. You can use the default name or type a preferred name. b. RAID Level: You can change the RAID Level to one of the following: ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Quick Raid Setup Using The Lsi Megaraid Bios Configuration Utility

    • RAID Level 0 • RAID Level 1 • RAID Level 10 • RAID Level 5 c. Disks: Press Enter to enter the SELECT DISKS MENU window. Follow the instructions at the bottom of the menu to select hard disk drives, and then press Enter to complete the configuration. d.

  • Page 70: Installing Sata Or Sas Hard Disk Drives

    – RAID Level 6 might not be available on all models of LSI MegaRAID adapter Ensure that the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter card is installed in your computer, and that the hard disk drives are connected to this adapter card and not to the connectors on the system board. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 71: Entering The Lsi Megaraid Bios Configuration Utility

    Entering the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility This section provides instructions on how to enter the LSI MegeRAID BIOS configuration utility. To enter the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility, do the following: 1. During the computer startup, follow the instructions on the screen. 2.

  • Page 72: Deleting Raid Volumes Using The Lsi Megaraid Bios Configuration Utility

    3. Select Make Global HSP or Make Dedicated HSP, and then click Go. 4. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is displayed, and the hard disk drive you selected is listed as a hot spare hard disk drive in the right pane. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Chapter 8. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    Check the power cord for continuity. Power cord Check the turn on switch for continuity. Turn on switch Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 74: Post Error Codes

    If the POST detects a problem, an error message appears on the screen. A single problem can cause several error messages to appear. When you correct the cause of the first error message, the other error messages probably will not appear on the screen the next time you turn on the system. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Miscellaneous Error Messages

    POST Error Message Description/Action CMOS battery failed The CMOS battery is no longer functional. Replace the battery. CMOS checksum error - defaults loaded Checksum of CMOS is incorrect. The computer loads the default configuration settings. This error might indicate that CMOS has become corrupt due to a weak CMOS battery.
  • Page 76 Other display symptoms not listed above (including blank 1. Display or illegible display) 2. System board Turn on indicator or hard disk drive in-use light not on, but 1. Power switch/LED assembly computer works correctly 2. System board ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Printer problems 1. Printer 2. System board Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good 1. Run the Setup Utility program and check Startup diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive sequence. 2. Diskette drive 3. Diskette drive cable 4.
  • Page 78 If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: Chapter 9. Locations

    Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Optical drive eject/close button 1394 connector (available on some models) USB 3.0 connector Power switch Microphone connector Power indicator Headphone connector Hard disk drive activity indicator USB 3.0 connector © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...

  • Page 80: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating major FRUs and CRUs Figure 3 “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 75 shows the locations of the major FRUs and CRUs in the computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 82. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 81 Figure 3. Locating major FRUs and CRUs Chapter 9 Locations...

  • Page 82: Looking Up Fru Information

    For detailed FRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go to: http:/www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 77 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 Figure 4. System board part locations Microprocessor 2 memory slot 3 (DIMM3) 12 volt power connector Microprocessor 2 memory slot 7 (DIMM7) SATA port 2 Microprocessor 2 memory slot 4 (DIMM4) SATA port 1 Microprocessor 2 memory slot 8 (DIMM8) Hard disk drive connector 5 Microprocessor 2 memory cooler connector Hard disk drive connector 4...
  • Page 84 Microprocessor 2 memory slot 2 (DIMM2) USB 2.0 ports if applicable) Hard disk drive enablement module connector Microprocessor 2 memory slot 6 (DIMM6) Auxiliary LED connector Microprocessor 2 12 volt power connector Microprocessor 2 Internal USB 2.0 port Auxiliary power connector ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: 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.
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  • Page 87: Chapter 10. Replacing Frus

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important Safety Information” on page 1. 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 88: Removing The Computer Cover

    See “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page 73 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 74. 4. Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover, such as a padlock or an integrated cable lock. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    5. Disengage the cover latch and remove the cover. Place the cover on a flat surface. Figure 6. Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important Safety Information”...

  • Page 90: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    PCI card slots, two PCI Express x4 card slots, and two PCI Express x16 graphics card slots. Note: If you want to use an NVIDIA compute card, ensure that your computer also has an NVIDIA graphics card installed. To install or replace a PCI card, do the following: ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 91 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 82. 3. Open the PCI card retainer by lifting the retainer and then pivoting it out. Figure 8.
  • Page 92 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. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 93: Installing Or Replacing An Msata Solid-State Drive

    b. If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the card retaining latch as shown to disengage the latch. Grasp the card and gently pull it out of the card slot. 5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package. 6.
  • Page 94 8. Insert the new mSATA solid-state drive into the mini PCI express card slot at an angle of about 20 degrees until it clicks into position. Then, carefully pivot the mSATA solid-state drive downward until it snaps into position and is secured by the two tabs ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    Note: Do not touch the contact edge and circuit board of the mSATA solid-state drive. Figure 11. Installing an mSATA solid-state drive 9. Reinstall any parts or reconnect any cables that you have removed. 10. Reinstall the front fan assembly. See “Replacing the hard disk drive fan assembly” on page 100. What to do next: •...
  • Page 96 7. Pull the fan duct tab outward and pivot the fan duct, and then disengage the rear of the fan duct. Note: Not all computer models have the memory fan duct. Figure 12. Removing the memory fan duct 8. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following: ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 • If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot. Figure 13. 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 98: Installing Or Replacing The Optical Drive

    • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 124. Installing or replacing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important Safety Information” on page 1. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive. To install or replace an optical drive, do the following: 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 82. 3.
  • Page 100 Figure 18. Installing the optical drive retainer 7. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the computer until the optical drive snaps into position. Figure 19. Installing the optical drive ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Replacing The Card Reader

    8. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. Figure 20. Connecting the optical drive 9. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 83. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
  • Page 102 Figure 21. Removing the card reader 7. Install the card reader retainer on the side of the new card reader. Figure 22. Installing the card reader retainer ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 103: Replacing The Battery

    8. Slide the card reader with retainer into the card reader drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 23. Installing the card reader 9. Reconnect the card reader cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76.

  • Page 104: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    Refer to the “Lithium battery notice” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide for information about replacing and disposing of the battery. To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
  • Page 105 CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly 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 heat sink and fan assembly, do the following: 1.

  • Page 106: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive Fan Assembly

    4. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the hard disk drive fan assembly. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the hard disk drive fan assembly. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 84. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    5. Press the tab, and then pivot the hard disk drive fan outward to remove it from the chassis. Figure 27. Removing the hard disk drive fan assembly 6. Position the hard disk drive fan, and then pivot the fan to insert the tab into the chassis. 7.
  • Page 108 6. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: Installing Or Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Figure 29. Installing the rear fan assembly 7. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
  • Page 110 5. Pull the bracket handle out to remove the hard disk drive from the chassis. Figure 30. Removing the hard disk drive 6. Flex the sides of the bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 111 7. To install a new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin , and 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 112 Note: If you are installing SAS hard disk drives, you must connect the signal cables and power cables to the SAS-to-SATA conversion adapter before you connect them to the hard disk drive. Figure 34. Connecting SAS cables to SAS-to-SATA conversion adapter ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 113: Installing Or Replacing A Hard Disk Drive Enablement Module

    What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 124. Installing or replacing a hard disk drive enablement module Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important Safety Information”...

  • Page 114: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    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 82. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 83. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 115: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    4. Locate the front audio and USB assembly. See “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 74. 5. Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. Note: Make sure you note the locations of the cables when you disconnect the cables from the system board.

  • Page 116: Installing Or Replacing The Microprocessor

    • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 124. Installing or replacing the microprocessor This topic provides instructions on how to install or replace the microprocessor. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 117 1 and the microprocessor socket 2 is protected by a plastic socket cover. You can purchase a microprocessor option kit from Lenovo and install the second microprocessor to expand system capabilities. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 118 7. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the microprocessor socket. Place the old microprocessor on a static-protective surface. Notes: • Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 119 • Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Figure 41. Removing the microprocessor 8. Touch the static-protective package that contains the new microprocessor to any unpainted surface on the outside of the computer.
  • Page 120 The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled corner of the microprocessor socket. Figure 43. Installing the microprocessor 11. Pivot the microprocessor retainer downward to close the retainer. Figure 44. Closing the microprocessor retainer ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 121: Replacing A Microprocessor

    1 and the microprocessor socket 2 is protected by a plastic socket cover. You can purchase a microprocessor option kit from Lenovo and install the second microprocessor to expand computer capabilities. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 122 Ensure that the small handles are in the fully open position. Figure 46. Opening the handles 7. Gently press down the small handle to open the microprocessor retainer. Pivot the retainer upward until it is in the fully open position. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 123 Figure 47. Opening the microprocessor retainer 8. Touch only the edges of the microprocessor and carefully lift it straight up and out of the microprocessor socket. Place the old microprocessor on a static-protective surface. Notes: • Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. •...
  • Page 124 The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator faces the beveled corner of the microprocessor socket. Figure 50. Installing the microprocessor ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 125: Replacing The System Board

    12. Pivot the microprocessor retainer downward to close the retainer. Figure 51. Closing the microprocessor retainer 13. Gently press down the small handle , and then push the handle inward to secure it. Then gently press down the small handle and push the handle inward to lock the microprocessor retainer into position and secure the new microprocessor in the socket.
  • Page 126 10. Note the location of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all cables. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 76. 11. Remove the ten screws that secure the system board to the chassis by following the sequence from ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 127 Figure 53. Removing the ten screws that secure the system board to the chassis 12. Carefully lift the failing system board out of the chassis. 13. Position the new system board into the chassis so that the screw holes in the new system board are aligned with those in the chassis.
  • Page 128 Lower the socket cover straight down into the microprocessor socket on the system board. Figure 56. Installing the microprocessor socket cover Note: Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 129: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    Replacing the power supply assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important Safety Information” on page 1. This document provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly. 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 130: Completing The Parts Replacement

    5. If there is a padlock available, lock the computer cover. 6. If there is an integrated cable lock available, lock the computer.. ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 131: Obtaining Device Drivers

    8. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 55. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU). Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
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  • Page 133: Chapter 11. Additional Service Information

    • To determine the current Level of BIOS: – Start the Setup Utility program. • Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Updating (flashing) the BIOS”...

  • Page 134: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From A Disc

    Note: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) with the system program updates to create a system-program-update disc. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc on the Windows 8 (64-bit) operating system, do the following: 1.

  • Page 135: 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. To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, do the following: 1.

  • Page 136: Automatic Configuration And Power Interface (Acpi) Bios

    5. Click Save changes. System memory speed The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integrated memory controller, which provides the microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Because of this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a number of factors, including the microprocessor model and the type, speed, size (capacity), and number of DIMMs installed.
  • Page 137 Table 4. DIMM type and speed: PC3-10600R DIMM operating voltage Microprocessor model Memory frequency Intel Xeon E5-2603, E5-2609 1066 MHz Intel Xeon E5-2620, E5-2630/2630L, 1.35 V, 1.5 V E5-2637, E5-2640, E5-2643 E5-2667, 1333 MHz E5-2650/2650L, E5-2660, E5-2665, E5-2670, E5-2680, E5-2685, E5-2690 Table 5.
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  • Page 139: 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 140: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark The emission notices information is available in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. Trademarks...

  • Page 141: Index

    POST/BIOS memory speed flashing the BIOS microprocessor front installing connectors, controls, indicators mSATA solid-state drive front audio and USB assembly, replacing installing, replacing © Copyright Lenovo 2012, 2013...
  • Page 142 Self-service CRUs service getting setting password settings changing viewing Setup Utility Setup Utility program, starting ThinkStation Hardware Maintenance Manual...

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