If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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Audio subsystem v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio v Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel v Internal speaker (some models) Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v PCI V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models) System management features v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results...
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1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Height: 412 mm (16.2 inches) Depth: 442 mm (17.4 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11.2 kg (24.7 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°...
Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo. Lenovo Welcome: The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo.
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This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 69 for more information. Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.
Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer. Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors. Figure 1. Front connector locations 1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector 2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector...
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 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. Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors.
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Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 6 PCI card slot 2 Memory modules (2) 7 PCI Express x1 card slot 3 Battery...
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations 1 Microprocessor 12 Front panel connector 2 Microprocessor fan connector 13 Front USB connectors (2) 3 Memory slots (2) 14 Serial (COM 2) connector 4 Thermal sensor connector 15 Front audio connector...
“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.
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6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware...
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14. 2. Release the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivot the front bezel outward to remove it.
“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 PCI card.
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4. Install the new card into the appropriate slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. If you are replacing a PCI card, remove the old card currently installed before installing the new one. Notes: a.
“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.
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4. Open the retaining clips. Figure 9. Opening the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 10. Removing the memory module User Guide...
5. Position the memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close.
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Figure 12 shows the locations of the drive bays. Figure 12. Drive bay locations The following list describes the type and size of the drive that you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm (1.7 inches) v Optical drive such as a CD drive or a DVD drive (preinstalled in some models)
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“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 a drive in bay 1 or bay 2.
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4. Install the retainer that comes with your drive on the side of the drive. Figure 14. Installing the drive retainer 5. Install the drive into the bay. Figure 15. Installing the drive 6. To reinstall the front bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side.
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4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive. Figure 16. Connecting a SATA drive What to do next v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46.
“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 power supply assembly.
7. Install the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 8. Reconnect the power supply assembly connectors to the system board. 9. Reconnect a power supply assembly connector to each of the drives.
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5. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
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7. Lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 to access the microprocessor 2 . 8. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
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c. Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. d. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 9.
“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 primary hard disk drive.
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7. Remove the hard disk drive from the blue bracket by flexing the sides of the bracket enough to slide it free from the hard disk drive. 8. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive.
“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 Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a secondary hard disk drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary hard disk drive.
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Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you also receive a set of Product Recovery discs. The set of Product Recovery discs enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings. For more information on recovering factory-installed software, refer to Chapter 3, “Recovery information,”...
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8. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
“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.
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4. Press the blue release button and remove the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 25. Removing the optical drive 5. Remove the retainer from the optical drive being replaced and install it on the new optical drive. Figure 26.
“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 Depending on your model type, your computer might have a diskette drive or a card reader installed.
“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 front fan assembly.
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4. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the front fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the front fan assembly out of the chassis. Figure 29. Removing the front fan assembly 5.
“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 rear fan assembly.
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4. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. Figure 31. Removing the rear fan assembly 5.
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6. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is in place. Figure 32. Installing the rear fan assembly 7. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. 8.
“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 keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1.
“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 mouse. To replace the mouse: 1.
6. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 59. 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.
See Figure 36. The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 37. Installing a padlock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password.
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4. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46. 5. Restart the computer, leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. 6.
This section provides instructions on how to create recovery media on different operating systems. v To create recovery media on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.
Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems. v To use recovery media on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, do the following: Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, all the files currently on the system drive or the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings.
To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on Windows 7, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system. This enables you to perform recovery operations even if the Windows operating system cannot be started.
This section provides instructions on how to create rescue media on different operating systems. v To create a rescue medium on Windows 7, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
1. Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. After the recovery repair diskette is created, take out the diskette from the diskette drive and label it Recovery Repair Diskette. Then, store it in a safe place for future use.
Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS folder. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the Setup Utility program.
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: v Have at least eight characters in length and contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character...
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices: SATA Controller When this feature is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration.
Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 59.
Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update (flash) disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system.
6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
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11. Repeat steps 2 through 4. 12. Move the jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 13. Reconnect any cables that were disconnected. Refer to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46. 14. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets.
There are two programs preinstalled on your computer to help you diagnose computer problems: v Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox or Lenovo System Toolbox, depending on your operating system (used when you are running the Windows operating system) User Guide...
Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information about running the diagnostic program, refer to the Lenovo System Toolbox help system.
You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for DOS if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer have not been successful in isolating a possible problem.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test you want to run. Note: For additional help, press the F1 key. 4. Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive when you complete the diagnostic process. Cleaning the mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse.
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1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage To clean the non-optical mouse, do the following: Note: The following illustration might be slightly different from your mouse. 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3.
If the Adobe Reader has not been installed on your computer, a message will appear when you attempt to view the PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader installation. 2. The publications are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 3.
Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo.
Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.
For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer. Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
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