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  • Page 1 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 3425, 3980, 5214, and 5354...
  • Page 3 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 3425, 3980, 5214, and 5354...
  • Page 4 Notes 1. The Lenovo personal computer machine types 3425, 3980, 5214, and 5354 are certified to be sold and used only in Japan. All the information in this manual applies only to the foregoing machine types. 2. Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the Chapter 2 “Safety information”...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 9. FRU lists ..87 Machine Type 3425 ... . . Machine Type 3980 ... . .
  • Page 6 Vital Product Data ... BIOS levels ....Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc ..Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure .

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkCentre® computer machine types listed on 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 and Appendix A “Notices”...
  • Page 8 Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    Observe the following rules when working on electrical equipment. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...
  • Page 10 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 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. 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 12: 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 13 • 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 14 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 15 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 16 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) PERIGO Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 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 • Não remova as tampas. A remoção das tampas de um produto a laser pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à radiação de laser. Não existem peças que podem ser consertadas no interior do dispositivo. • A utilização de controles ou ajustes ou a execução de procedimentos diferentes dos especificados aqui pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à...
  • Page 19 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 20 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 22 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 23 Connexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les unités. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des connecteurs. 4. Branchez les cordons d'alimentation sur des prises. 5. Mettez les unités SOUS TENSION. 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.
  • Page 24 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) 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. Pour mettre l'unité hors tension, vous devez déconnectertous les cordons de la source d'alimentation.
  • 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 Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen.
  • 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 • 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. • Scollegare i cavi di alimentazione, i sistemi di telecomunicazione, le reti e il modem prima di aprire i coperchi del dispositivo, salvo istruzioni contrarie relative alle procedure di installazione e configurazione.
  • Page 30 PERICOLO Alcune unità laser contengono un diodo laser di Classe 3A o Classe 3B. Tener presente quanto segue: Aprendo l'unità vengono emesse radiazioni laser. Non fissare il fascio, non guardarlo direttamente con strumenti ottici ed evitare l'esposizione al fascio. ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENZIONE:...
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Safety information...
  • Page 32 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 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 Algunos productos láser tienen incorporado un diodo láser de clase 3A o clase 3B. Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Cuando se abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser. ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs)

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. General Information

    Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools The Lenovo ThinkVantage® Tools program guides you to a host of information sources and provides easy access to various tools to help you work more easily and securely. Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Microsoft®...

  • Page 36: Lenovo Welcome

    • To open the Access Help information system on Windows 7, click Start ® Help and Support ® Lenovo Access Help. • To open the Access Help information system on Windows Vista or Windows XP, click Start ® All Programs ®...
  • Page 37 Dimensions Width: 286 mm (11.26 inches) Height: 82.5 mm (3.25 inches) Depth: 235.5 mm (9.27 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.18 kg (9.22 lbs) Environment • Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -40° to 60°C (-40° to 140°F) (with package) Non-operating: -10°...
  • Page 38 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    • If the LED is illuminated (on), go to step . • If the LED is not illuminated (off), go to the next step . 3. Verify that the power cord is correctly connected to an ac power outlet. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...

  • Page 40: Problem Determination Tips

    4. Verify that you are using a working ac power outlet. Plug another device into the outlet or contact the power company or supplier to verify that the outlet is working correctly. 5. Check the power cord continuity. 6. Replace the ac/dc power adapter. 7.
  • Page 41 Comparing the configuration and software setup between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. Chapter 4 General checkout...
  • Page 42 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 43: Chapter 5. Diagnostics

    To run the Lenovo System Toolbox program, click Start ® All Programs ® Lenovo Services ® Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information about running the Lenovo System Toolbox program, refer to the help system of the Lenovo System Toolbox program.

  • Page 44: Pc-Doctor For Rescue And Recovery

    PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system.

  • Page 45: Navigating Through The Diagnostics Programs

    Note: You can insert the disc into the optical drive when you are setting the startup device sequence. However, if you insert the disc into the optical drive when you have already entered the operating system, you need to restart the computer to access the diagnostic program. 3.

  • Page 46: Viewing The Test Log

    • ChkDigits:Contains a 2-digit check-digit value to ensure the following: – Diagnostics were run on the specified date. – Diagnostics were run on the specified computer. – The diagnostic error code is recorded correctly. • Text:Description of the error. Note: See “Diagnostic error codes” on page 45 for error code listings. Quick and Full erase - hard disk drive The diagnostics program offers two hard disk drive format utilities: •...

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility

    • Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive • Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010...

  • Page 48: Set User Password

    Set User Password After you have set a user password using the Set User Password option, the user is prompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. The computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in.

  • Page 49: Selecting A Startup Device

    Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the hard disk drive or the disc in the optical drive as expected, do one of the following to select the startup device you want. Selecting a temporary startup device Use this procedure to start up from any startup device.
  • Page 50 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

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

    000-000-XXX BIOS Test Passed 000-002-XXX BIOS Timeout 000-024-XXX BIOS Addressing test failure 000-025-XXX BIOS Checksum Value error © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 FRU/Action Check the configuration and ensure the start-up drive is in the boot sequence. Install an operating system on the boot drive.
  • Page 52 Diagnostic error code 000-026-XXX FLASH data error 000-027-XXX BIOS Configuration/Setup error 000-034-XXX BIOS Buffer Allocation failure 000-035-XXX BIOS Reset Condition detected 000-036-XXX BIOS Register error 000-038-XXX BIOS Extension failure 000-039-XXX BIOS DMI data error 000-195-XXX BIOS Test aborted by user 000-196-XXX BIOS test halt, error threshold exceeded 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning 000-198-XXX BIOS test aborted...
  • Page 53 Diagnostic error code 000-250-XXX BIOS APM failure 000-270-XXX BIOS ACPI failure 001-000-XXX System test passed 001-00X-XXX System error 001-01X-XXX System error 001-024-XXX System addressing test failure 001-025-XXX System checksum value error 001-026-XXX System FLASH data error 001-027-XXX System configuration/setup error 001-032-XXX System device controller failure 001-034-XXX System device buffer allocation failure 001-035-XXX System device reset condition detected...
  • Page 54 Diagnostic error code 001-197-XXX System test warning 001-198-XXX System test aborted 001-199-XXX System test failed, cause unknown 001-250-XXX System ECC error 001-254-XXX 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX 001-257-XXX System DMA error 001-260-XXX 001-264-XXX System IRQ error 001-268-XXX System IRQ1 failure 001-269-XXX System IRQ2 failure 001-270-XXX System IRQ3 failure 001-271-XXX System IRQ4 failure 001-272-XXX System IRQ5 failure...
  • Page 55 Diagnostic error code 001-279-XXX System IRQ12 failure 001-280-XXX System IRQ13 failure 001-281-XXX System IRQ14 (hard disk drive) failure 001-282-XXX System IRQ15 failure 001-286-XXX 001-287-XXX 001-288-XXX System Timer failure 001-292-XXX System CMOS RAM error 001-293-XXX System CMOS Battery 001-298-XXX System RTC date/time update failure 001-299-XXX System RTC periodic interrupt failure 001-300-XXX System RTC Alarm failure 001-301-XXX System RTC Century byte error...
  • Page 56 Diagnostic error code 005-031-XXX Video device cable failure 005-032-XXX Video device controller failure 005-036-XXX Video register error 005-038-XXX System BIOS extension failure 005-040-XXX Video IRQ failure 005-195-XXX Video test aborted by user 005-196-XXX Video test halt, error threshold exceeded 005-197-XXX Video test warning 005-198-XXX Video test aborted 005-199-XXX Video test failed, cause unknown 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error...
  • Page 57 Diagnostic error code 006-197-XXX Diskette interface test warning 006-198-XXX Diskette interface test aborted 006-199-XXX Diskette interface test failed, cause unknown 006-25X-XXX Diskette interface Error 015-000-XXX USB port interface Test Passed 015-001-XXX USB port presence 015-002-XXX USB port timeout 015-015-XXX USB port external loopback failure 015-027-XXX USB port configuration/setup error 015-032-XXX USB port device controller failure 015-034-XXX USB port buffer allocation failure...
  • Page 58 Diagnostic error code 015-197-XXX USB port test warning 015-198-XXX USB port test aborted 015-199-XXX USB port test failed, cause unknown 018-000-XXX PCI card test passed 018-0XX-XXX PCI card failure 018-195-XXX PCI card test aborted by user 018-196-XXX PCI card test halt, error threshold exceeded 018-197-XXX PCI card test warning 018-198-XXX PCI card test aborted 018-199-XXX PCI card test failed, cause unknown...
  • Page 59 Diagnostic error code 020-0XX-XXX PCI interface error 020-195-XXX PCI test aborted by user 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded 020-197-XXX PCI test warning 020-198-XXX PCI test aborted 020-199-XXX PCI test failed, cause unknown 020-262-XXXPCI system error 025-000-XXXIDE interface Test Passed 025-00X-XXX 025-01X-XXX IDE interface failure 025-027-XXX IDE interface Configuration/Setup error 025-02X-XXX 025-03X-XXX 025-04X-XXX IDE Interface...
  • Page 60 Diagnostic error code 025-196-XXX IDE interface test halt, error threshold exceeded 025-197-XXX IDE interface test warning 025-198-XXX IDE interface test aborted 025-199-XXX IDE interface test failed, cause unknown 030-000-XXX SCSI interface Test Passed 030-00X-XXX 030-01X-XXX SCSI interface failure 030-027-XXX SCSI interface configuration/setup error 030-03X-XXX 030-04X-XXX SCSI interface error 030-195-XXX SCSI interface test aborted by user 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold...
  • Page 61 Diagnostic error code 030-197-XXX SCSI interface test warning 030-198-XXX SCSI interface test aborted 030-199-XXX SCSI interface test failed, cause unknown 035-000-XXX RAID interface test passed 035-0XX-XXX RAID interface Failure 035-195-XXX RAID interface test aborted by user 035-196-XXX RAID interface test halt, error threshold exceeded 035-197-XXX RAID interface test warning 035-198-XXX RAID interface test aborted...
  • Page 62 Diagnostic error code 071-00X-XXX 071-01X-XXX 071-02X-XXXAudio port error 071-03X-XXX Audio port failure 071-04X-XXX Audio port failure 071-195-XXX Audio port test aborted by user 071-196-XXX Audio port test halt, error threshold exceeded 071-197-XXX Audio port test warning 071-198-XXX Audio port test aborted 071-199-XXX Audio port test failed, cause unknown 071-25X-XXX Audio port failure 080-000-XXX Game port interface test passed...
  • Page 63 Diagnostic error code 080-197-XXX Game port interface test warning 080-198-XXX Game port interface test aborted 080-199-XXX Game port interface test failed, cause unknown 086-000-XXX Mouse port interface test passed 086-001-XXX Mouse port interface presence 086-032-XXX Mouse port interface device controller failure 086-035-XXX Mouse port interface Reset 086-040-XXX Mouse port interface IRQ failure...
  • Page 64 Diagnostic error code 086-199-XXX Mouse port interface test failed, cause unknown 089-000-XXX Microprocessor test passed 089-XXX-XXX Microprocessor failure 089-195-XXX Microprocessor test aborted by user 089-196-XXX Microprocessor test halt, error threshold exceeded 089-197-XXX Microprocessor test warning 089-198-XXX Microprocessor test aborted 089-199-XXX Microprocessor test failed, cause unknown 170-000-XXX Voltage sensor(s) test passed 170-0XX-XXX Voltage sensor(s) failure 170-195-XXX Voltage sensor(s) test aborted by user...
  • Page 65 Diagnostic error code 170-199-XXX Voltage sensor(s) test failed, cause unknown 170-250-XXX 170-251-XXX Voltage sensor(s) voltage limit error 170-254-XXX Voltage sensor(s) voltage regulator Module error 175-000-XXX Thermal sensor(s) test passed 175-0XX-XXX Thermal sensor(s) failure 175-195-XXX Thermal sensor(s) test aborted by user 175-196-XXX Thermal sensor(s) test halt, error threshold exceeded 175-197-XXX Thermal sensor(s) test warning...
  • Page 66 Diagnostic error code 201-XXX-XXX System memory error 202-000-XXX System cache test passed 202-XXX-XXX System cache error 206-000-XXX Diskette drive test passed 206-XXX-XXX Diskette drive error 215-000-XXX CD-ROM drive test passed 215-XXX-XXX CD-ROM drive error 217-000-XXX Hard disk drive test passed 217-25X-XXX 217-26X-XXX Hard disk drive (IDE) error 217-28X-XXX 217-29X-XXX Hard disk drive (SCSI) error 220-000-XXX Hi-Capacity cartridge drive test passed...

  • Page 67: Beep Symptoms

    Diagnostic error code 305-000-XXX Monitor DDC test passed 305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 415-000-XXXModem test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Modem error Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following table describes beep symptoms. Beep symptom 1, 2, or 3 beeps 4, 5, 6, or 7 beeps9, 10, or 11 beeps...

  • Page 68: Miscellaneous Error Messages

    POST error message CMOS battery failed CMOS checksum error - defaults loaded CPU at nnnn Press Esc to skip memory test HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Keyboard error or no keyboard present Memory test: Memory test fail Press TAB to show POST screen Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Miscellaneous error messages...
  • Page 69 Message/Symptom Computer will not PXE from server Computer will not perform a Wake on LAN (if applicable) Dead computer. See “Power problems” on page 33. Diskette drive in-use light remains on or does not light when drive is active. Flashing cursor with an otherwise blank display. Incorrect memory size during POST "Insert a Diskette"...

  • Page 70: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive PXE computer cannot access programs from its own hard disk. PXE computer does not PXE from server Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work Undetermined problems If you encounter undetermined problems, do the following: 1.

  • Page 71: Chapter 8. Replacing Frus

    Rear connector locations 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. © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 Headphone connector USB connector...

  • Page 72: Locating Components

    Figure 2. Rear connector locations Cable lock latch ac power adapter connector VGA monitor connector USB connectors (4) Ethernet connector Locating components Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 67 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 68. Hardware Maintenance Manual Microphone connector Audio line-out connector...

  • Page 73: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Figure 3. Component locations Front audio and USB assembly Hard disk drive System fan assembly Optical drive Microprocessor Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 68 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Heat sink System board Battery...

  • Page 74: Removing The Computer Cover

    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 remove the computer cover.

  • Page 75: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre 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.

  • Page 76: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre 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.
  • Page 77 To install or replace a memory module, do the following: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 68. 2. Locate the memory slots on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 67. 3.

  • Page 78: 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 79: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    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 hard disk drive.

  • Page 80: Replacing The Optical Drive

    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 optical drive.
  • Page 81 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 68. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 69. 3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive. 4.

  • Page 82: Replacing The Heat Sink

    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 heat sink.

  • Page 83: Replacing The System Fan Assembly

    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 fan assembly.
  • Page 84 Figure 19. Removing the system fan assembly 5. Install the two new short rubber mounts to the new system fan assembly. Note: The new system fan assembly comes together with four new rubber mounts: two short rubber mounts and two long rubber mounts. Figure 20.

  • Page 85: 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.
  • Page 86 Figure 22. Accessing the microprocessor 6. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches This is important when installing the new microprocessor on the system board.
  • Page 87 Figure 23. Removing the microprocessor 7. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is open. 8. Remove the protective cover 9. Hold the new microprocessor and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket, or align the small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding beveled corner of the microprocessor socket.

  • Page 88: 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.

  • Page 89: Replacing The Ac Power Adapter

    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 ac power adapter.

  • Page 90: Completing The Parts Replacement

    Figure 26. Connecting the ac power adapter What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 84. Completing the parts replacement This section provides instructions on how to complete the parts replacement.
  • Page 91 Figure 27. Routing the cables 4. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guide on the computer cover engages the rail on the chassis. Then, pivot the computer cover closed until it snaps into position. Figure 28. Installing the computer cover Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs...
  • Page 92 7. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility” on page 41. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRUs. Information about this will come with the CRUs or will come a few days after you received the CRUs.

  • Page 93: Chapter 9. Fru Lists

    Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models) Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models) Hard disk drive, SATA 500GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 16M (models) © Copyright Lenovo 2009, 2010 3425 FRUs FRU #...

  • Page 94: 3425 Frus Fru # Cru

    Top cover assembly (all models) Chassis, main (all models) Chassis cover (all models) Plastic parts package (all models) ODD retainer (all models) ODD EMI shield (all models) Hardware Maintenance Manual 3425 FRUs 3425 FRUs FRU # 45K0410 41N3325 71Y5543 43C1042...
  • Page 95 System fan assembly (all models) Serial port cable (all models) 3425 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) Japanese (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J A7J A8J A9J B1J) Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J A7J A8J A9J B1J)

  • Page 96: Machine Type 3980

    3425 Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery DVDs Japanese (models) Machine Type 3980 Item Hard disk drive, SATA 160GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models) Hard disk drive, SATA 160GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models) Hard disk drive, SATA 250GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models)
  • Page 97 Power cable for ODD&HDD, 595 (all models) Metal chassis assembly (all models) 4.5L PCBA LED cable,310mm_R (all models) Serial port cable (all models) System fan assembly (all models) 3980 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) Japanese (models) 3980 FRUs 3980 FRUs FRU #...
  • Page 98 Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) (models) Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) (models) 3980 Power Cords (Primary) Line Cord - Japanese and Japanese English (models) 3980 Power Cords (Secondary) Line Cord - Japanese and Japanese English (models) 3980 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs Japanese (models) 3980 Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery DVDs Japanese (models)

  • Page 99: Machine Type 5214

    Machine Type 5214 Item Hard disk drive, SATA 160GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A1J A2J B3J B4J) Hard disk drive, SATA 160GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A1J A2J B3J B4J) Hard disk drive, SATA 250GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J) Hard disk drive, SATA 250GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J) Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models) Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models)
  • Page 100 System fan assembly (all models) Metal chassis assembly (all models) Serial port cable (all models) 5214 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) Japanese (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J B3J B4J) Hardware Maintenance Manual 5214 FRUs...
  • Page 101 Optical Wheel Mouse (400DPI, USB) (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J B3J B4J) Optical Wheel Mouse (400DPI, USB) (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J B3J B4J) 5214 Power Cords (Primary) Line Cord - Japanese and Japanese English (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J B3J B4J) 5214 Power Cords (Secondary) Line Cord - Japanese and Japanese English (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J B1J B2J...

  • Page 102: Machine Type 5354

    Machine Type 5354 Item Hard disk drive, SATA 160GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A1J A2J) Hard disk drive, SATA 160GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A1J A2J) Hard disk drive, SATA 250GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A3J A4J A5J A6J) Hard disk drive, SATA 250GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models A3J A4J A5J A6J) Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models) Hard disk drive, SATA 320GB 7200RPM / 3Gb / 8M (models)
  • Page 103 4.5L PCBA LED cable, 310mm_R (all models) System fan assembly (all models) Metal chassis assembly (all models) Serial port cable (all models) 5354 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) Japanese (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J) 5354 FRUs 5354 FRUs...
  • Page 104 Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J) Optical wheel mouse (400DPI, USB) (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J) 5354 Power Cords (Primary) Line Cord - Japanese and Japanese English (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J) 5354 Power Cords (Secondary) Line Cord - Japanese and Japanese English (models A1J A2J A3J A4J A5J A6J) 5354 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs...

  • Page 105: Chapter 10. Additional Service Information

    – Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 41. – See BIOS Revision Level on the Main setup screen. • 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) BIOS from a disc”...

  • Page 106: Recovering From A Post/Bios Update Failure

    2. Make sure the computer is turned on and insert the disc into the optical drive. The update begins. Note: You can insert the disc into the optical drive when you are setting the startup device sequence. However, if you insert the disc into the optical drive when you have already entered the operating system, you need to restart the computer to begin the update process.

  • Page 107: 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 108: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Rescue and Recovery...
  • Page 110 Part Number: 71Y6308 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 71Y6308 *71Y6308*...

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