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  • Page 1 ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 First Edition (May 2023) © Copyright Lenovo 2023. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Basic procedure for resolving computer problems ....Thermal sensor ... . . © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 4 Chapter 8. Notices and CPU heatsink ....trademarks ....103 CPU and its carrier ... . System board .
  • Page 5 About this manual ® This manual provides service and reference information for ThinkStation computers listed on the front cover. Illustrations in this manual might look different from your product. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkStation computers.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the computer covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. –...

  • Page 10: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.
  • Page 11 • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 12 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 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 14 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkStation P7 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 PRECAUCIÓN: Quando produtos a laser (como unidades de CD-ROMs, unidades de DVD-ROM, dispositivos de fibra ótica ou transmissores) estiverem instalados, observe o seguinte: • Não remova as tampas. A remoção das tampas de um produto a laser pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 18 ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 20 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 21 Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
  • Page 22 ≥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 23 • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. • Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. •...
  • Page 24 Einige Lasergeräte enthalten eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B. Beachten Sie Folgendes: Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg 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 25 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 26 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
  • Page 28 Quando vengono installati prodotti laser (quali CD-ROM, unità DVD-ROM, unità a fibre ottiche o trasmittenti), tener presente quanto segue: • Non rimuovere gli sportelli. L'apertura di un'unità laser può determinare l'esposizione a radiazioni laser pericolose. All'interno dell'unità non vi sono parti su cui effettuare l'assistenza tecnica. •...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 30 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 31 • 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. •...
  • Page 32 PELIGRO 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 ≥32 kg ≥55 kg...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    • Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each Ball Grid Array (BGA) chipset. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...

  • Page 34: How To Use Error Codes

    Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device. © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 36 USB device Data rate (Gbit/s) 3.2 Gen 1 3.2 Gen 2 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Thunderbolt 3 Thunderbolt 4 Power indicator Show the system status of your computer. • On: The computer is starting up or working. • Off: The computer is off or in hibernation mode. •...

  • Page 37: Rear

    Rear Description Description Item Item PCI-Express card areas Power button Power indicator Audio line-out connector USB-C® (3.2 Gen 2×2）connector Audio line-in connector USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 connectors USB-A 2.0 connectors Ethernet connector (10G) Lock kits Ethernet connector (1G) Serial connector* Security-lock slot Power cord connector * for selected models...
  • Page 38 ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Service Checkout And Symptom-To-Fru Index

    • Machine type and model • 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 2023...

  • Page 40: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to its failing? – Is this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version – Type and version level • Hardware configuration – Print (print screen) configuration currently in use –...

  • Page 41: Power Supply Problems

    Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the startup drive is corrupted. The drive must be formatted. Do the following: 1. Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating system programs, format the hard disk drive.

  • Page 42: Post Error Codes

    POST error codes Each time you turn on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests are called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST checks the following operations: •...

  • Page 43: Miscellaneous Error Conditions

    POST error message Description/Action Error code 8998 Not enough shadow RAM resources This error message is displayed for OPTION ROM, not all devices when the shadow RAM resources initialized. Suggest to remove some for option ROM are insufficient. add-on cards, or change to UEFI If the legacy option ROM is mode in BIOS setup.
  • Page 44 Message/Symptom FRU/Action Blank screen except for flashing cursor. 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 45: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. System Board Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter 1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3.

  • Page 46: Clear Cmos

    Note: Depending on the computer model, the recovery process will take two to three minutes. 8. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 9. Move the jumper back to the standard position. 10. Reinstall all the parts that have been removed. Then, reconnect the power cords for the computer and the monitor to electrical outlets.

  • Page 47: Chapter 5. Raid

    – Consists of at least four NVMe storage drives – Supported strip size: 64 KB, 128 KB, 256 KB, 512 KB, or 1 MB – Better performance and fault tolerance that can stand up to loss of two storage drives © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 48 – Available only on selected models of AVAGO MegaRAID adapters Create a RAID volume Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drives will be erased while the RAID volume is being created. To create a RAID volume: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2.
  • Page 49 To delete a RAID volume: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Advanced ➙ AVAGO MegaRAID Configuration Utility. 3. Select Main Menu and press Enter. 4. Select Virtual Drive Management and press Enter. 5.
  • Page 50 ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: Chapter 6. Diagnostics

    4. Run the diagnostic program. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Self-help resources” on page 47. 6. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. It enables you to test memory modules and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices.

  • Page 52: Diagnostic Tool

    ThinkStation Diagnostics, and then decode the error at https://www.thinkworkstationsoftware.com/ codes Note: You can download ThinkStation Diagnostics at https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/ lenovodiagnosticsolutions/downloads • If your computer does not function: 1. Use your smartphone to scan the QR code displayed on the diagnostic LCD to open https:// www.thinkworkstationsoftware.com/codes...

  • Page 53: Self-Help Resources

    If you are unable to isolate and resolve the problem after running the Vantage app, save and print the log files created by the program. You might need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
  • Page 54 Resources How to access? Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions https://pcsupport.lenovo.com • Product and service warranty • Product and parts details • Knowledge base and frequently asked questions •...

  • Page 55: Chapter 7. Hardware Removal And Installation

    Screw driver: Philips Head 01 1, Shank length greater than 6 ThinkSation/DT Common tool inches Screw driver: Philips Head 02 2, Shank length greater than 6 ThinkSation/SC/DT Common tool inches Screw driver: Torx Head T5 IdeaPad Common tool © Copyright Lenovo 2023...
  • Page 56 Tool name Specific Product scope Tool type Screw driver: Torx Head T15 T15, for Chassis outside ThinkSation Common tool Screw driver: Torx Head T20 T20, Shank length greater than ThinkSation Common tool 6 inches, for heatsink and CPU Screw driver: Torx Head T30 T30, Shank length greater than ThinkSation Common tool...

  • Page 57: Major Frus And Crus

    Tool name Specific Product scope Tool type Heat gun Special tool Brown brush 25 mm to 35 mm wide Special tool Note: The silicone grease can be applied to the surfaces of the microprocessor and heat sink to eliminate air gaps.
  • Page 58 ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 59 Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Side panel Nvlink retainer* Top cover Optional hard disk drive cage* CPU carrier CPU heat sink M.2 Solid state drive tray and thermal kit M.2 solid-state drive* M.2 solid-state drive holder Intrusion Switch Internal speaker Chassis Logo LED cable LED cable holder...

  • Page 60: System Board

    CPU duct* NVlink bridge* For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup System board Note: The system board might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 Item Item Internal speaker connector Memory slot 8 Memory slot 7 Memory slot 6 Memory slot 5 M.2 solid-state drive slot 1 M.2 solid-state drive slot 2 Coin-cell battery RST_FIO Graphics card power connector 1 Cover presence switch connector (intrusion switch Graphics card power connector 3 connector) PCIe card slot 1 to 4 fan connector...
  • Page 62 Item Item M.2 solid-state drive slot 3 VROC ALT_TPM Internal USB 3.2 connector Memory slot 4 Memory slot 3 Memory slot 2 Memory slot 1 Auxiliary power connector BMC USB connector PCIe 5.0 x4 card slot 7 PCIe 4.0 x16 card slot 6 PCIe 5.0 x 16 card slot 5 Serial port connector Internal USB 2.0 connector...

  • Page 63: Expand Your Computer

    Expand your computer You can enhance your computer capacity and performance by adding various devices according to the following rules: Description Item You can install a 3.5-inch hard disk drive in the optional storage drive bay in 1. Optional hard disk drive bay* selected modules.

  • Page 64: Removing And Installing Hardware

    Removing and installing hardware This section provides instructions on how to remove and install hardware for your computer. Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1. External options You can connect external options to your computer, such as external speakers, a printer, or a scanner.

  • Page 65: Top Cover

    Removal steps Top cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1.
  • Page 66 Replacement procedures ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Wi-Fi Antenna Cover

    Wi-Fi antenna cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the top cover. See “Top cover” on page 59. Removal steps Side panel Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Before you open the side panel, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
  • Page 68 Replacement procedures ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Nvlink Retainer

    NVLINK retainer Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 70: Optional Hard Disk Drive

    Replacement procedure Optional hard disk drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 Removal steps Disconnect the cable from the hard disk drive after detaching the storage drive bracket from the optional hard disk drive bracket. Then, remove the bracket. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 72: Cpu Duct

    CPU duct Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. Replacement procedures ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Hard Disk Drive In The Internal Storage Drive Bay

    Hard disk drive in the internal storage drive bay Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 74: Solid-State Drive Bracket In Internal Storage Drive Bay

    Removal steps Solid-state drive bracket in internal storage drive bay Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 75: Vertical M.2 Solid-State Drive Module

    • Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive. • Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks. For access, please remove the side panel.

  • Page 76: M.2 Solid-State Drive

    Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...
  • Page 77 • Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive. • Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 78: Front Cpu Fan

    Front CPU fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.

  • Page 79: Rear Cpu Fan

    Replacement procedure Rear CPU fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.

  • Page 80: Upper Pci-Express Fan

    Replacement procedure Upper PCI-Express fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.

  • Page 81: Hard Disk Drive And Lower Pci-Express Fan

    Replacement procedure Hard disk drive and lower PCI-Express fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2.

  • Page 82: Memory Module And Fan Duct

    Replacement procedure Memory module and fan duct Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following parts in order: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2.
  • Page 83 Removal steps Installation steps Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following illustration. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 84 ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: Front Panel I/O Assembly

    Front panel I/O assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.

  • Page 86: Thinkstation Led Cable And Holder

    ThinkStation LED cable and holder Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.

  • Page 87: Nvlink Bridge

    NVLINK bridge Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Note: The NVLINK bridge is shipped in an accessary box within the computer carton box. You need to take it out from the packaging and install it by yourself. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 88: Pci-Express Card And Extender

    Removal steps PCI-Express card and extender Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Disconnect the cable from the PCI-Express card if any. Removal steps Note: The full-length card might fit tightly into the slot.
  • Page 89 Note: The PCIe card retainer is only available on some Graphics cards. Screw (quantity) Torque Color M3 x 5.5 mm, Nl coated (2) Black 3–3.5 lb/in Install PCIe cards according to the corresponding slot types and the following illustrated installation order: Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 90: Flex Module Fan

    Note: Do not change the graphics card slot installation location if you replace a GeforceRTX 4080 graphics card. Flex module fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2.

  • Page 91: M.2 Solid-State Drive In Storage Box

    • Replace the internal storage drive only for repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement. • Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. •...

  • Page 92: Flex Module

    For access, please remove the flex module. See “Storage box in flex module” on page 84. Removal steps Torque Screw (quantity) Color M2 x 3.6 mm, Zn coated (2) Blue 1.5± 0.2 lb/in Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 4.5 mm, Zn coated (1) Black 1.5±...

  • Page 93: Media Card Reader

    • Do not touch the contact edge of the storage drive. Otherwise, the storage drive might get damaged. • Do not apply pressure to the storage drive. • Do not make the storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks.

  • Page 94: Speaker Cable

    For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3. Remove the front CPU fan. See “Front CPU fan” on page 72. 4.

  • Page 95: Super Capacity Module

    2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3. Remove the CPU front fan. See “Front CPU fan” on page 72. 4. Remove the CPU rear fan. See “Rear CPU fan” on page 73. 5. Remove the upper PCI-Express fan. See “Upper PCI-Express fan” on page 74. 6.

  • Page 96: Power Supply Assembly

    Removal steps Note: When installing a new super capacitor module, connect the super capacitor module cable to the super capacitor module connector (J14) on the RAID card. Power supply assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Although there are no moving parts in the computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety.
  • Page 97 Replacement procedure Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 98: Wi-Fi Card

    Wi-Fi card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.

  • Page 99: Wi-Fi Card Adapter

    Removal steps Screw (quantity) Torque Color M2 x 3 mm, Zn coated (1) Black 1.5 ± 0.2 lb/in Wi-Fi card adapter Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 100: Front And Rear Wi-Fi Antenna

    Front and rear Wi-Fi antenna Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.

  • Page 101: Cover Presence Switches

    Removal steps Cover presence switches Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Removal steps For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. Note: Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the cover presence switch connector on the system board.

  • Page 102: Thermal Sensor

    Thermal sensor Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Removal steps For access, do the following: 1. Remove the side panel. See “Side panel” on page 61. 2. Remove the CPU duct. See “CPU duct” on page 66. 3.
  • Page 103 CPU heatsink Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool.
  • Page 104 Torque Screw (quantity) Color Peek (4) Off white 10 ± 1 lb/in CPU and its carrier Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin.
  • Page 105 Install steps Note: Touch only the edges of the CPU. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 106 System board Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. CAUTION: Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool.
  • Page 107 • Remove the power supply assembly. See “Power supply assembly” on page 90. 4. Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See “System board” on page 54. Removal steps Remove the 12 screws that secure the system board shown in the following illustration. Screw (quantity) Torque Color...
  • Page 108 Removal steps ThinkStation P7 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 109 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 110 Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment. This document is copyrighted by Lenovo and is not covered by any open source license, including any Linux agreement(s) which may accompany software included with this product. Lenovo may update this document at any time without notice.

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