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Audio subsystemv Integrated high-definition (HD) audiov Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panelv Audio line-in connector, audi
Power supplyYour computer comes with one of the following power supplies:v 280-watt power supply with manual voltage-selection switchv 280-watt auto-s
SpecificationsThis section lists the physical specifications for your computer.DimensionsWidth: 175 mm (6.9 inches)Height: 412 mm (16.2 inches)Depth:
Software overviewThe computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalledapplications.Software provided with your Windows oper
security information like passwords, encryption keys, and electronic credentials,while guarding against unauthorized user access to data.Note: The Thi
PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryThe PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is preinstalled onyour ThinkCentre computer as part of the R
LocationsThis section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors,components, parts on the system board, and internal drives.Loca
Locating connectors on the rear of your computerFigure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Someconnectors on the rea
Connector DescriptionAudio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,such as a stereo system. When you attach an e
Locating componentsFigure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. Toremove the computer cover and gain access to the inside
Locating parts on the system boardFigure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.1 Microprocessor 11 Cover presence switch connecto
Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer.1 Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed)2 Bay 2 - Optical dri
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Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardwareThis chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for yourcomputer.Handling static-s
Removing the computer coverAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information”
6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover and slide thecomputer cover to the rear to remove.Removing and reinstalling the fr
3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side andpivoting the front bezel outward.4. To reinstall the front bezel, al
5. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46.Installing or replacing a PCI cardAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair befo
5. If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate PCI card slot cover. Ifyou are replacing a PCI card, locate the appropriate PCI card slot
7. Install the new PCI card into the appropriate PCI card slot on the systemboard. Then, pivot the PCI card latch to the closed position to secure the
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To install or replace a memory module, do the following:1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. Then, d
8. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that thenotch 1 on the new memory module is aligned with the key 2 in thememory
4. Lay the computer on its side and remove the four screws that secure the powersupply assembly, as shown in the following illustration:5. Remove the
Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety
6. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to thesystem board.Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system boa
What to do next:v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts rep
7. Lift the small handle 1 to release the microprocessor 2 secured on thesystem board.8. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket
d. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible.9. Make sure that the sma
Replacing the optical driveAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information”
6. Install the optical drive retainer 1 on the side of the new optical drive. Then,slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the f
NoteBefore using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety andWarranty Guide and “Notices,”
2. Locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the SATA drive.Replacing the primary hard disk driveAttentionDo not open your compu
5. Press the blue release tab 1 downwards, slide the hard disk drive cage 2to the rear of the computer, and pivot it outward to completely remove
9. Align the pivot pin on the hard disk drive cage with the slot 1 in the upperdrive cage, as shown in Figure 24. Then, slide the drive cage with th
What to do next:v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts rep
5. Press the blue release button 1 to release the hard disk drive cage from thechassis. Then, lift the hard disk drive cage and completely remove it
10. Slide the hard disk drive cage with the new hard disk drive into the chassisuntil it is directly underneath the metal tab 1.11. Press the hard d
What to do next:v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts rep
5. Press the release button 1 and slide the card reader out of the front of thecomputer.6. Remove the retaining bracket 1 from the old card reader
7. Connect the new card reader cable to one of the front USB connectors on thesystem board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 12.8. Rei
5. Release the two tabs 1 that secure the front fan assembly to the chassis, andthen completely remove the front fan assembly off the chassis.Figure
ContentsImportant safety information ...vChapter 1. Product overview ...1Features ...1Specifications ...4Software overvi
6. Insert the two tabs 2 of the new front fan assembly into the correspondingholes in the front of the chassis. Then, press the other two tabs 1 t
Replacing the rear fan assemblyAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety informat
7. Carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the new rear fan assemblyis secured in place.8. Connect the new rear fan assembly cable to th
To replace the keyboard, do the following:1. Remove all media from the drives. Then, turn off all attached devices and thecomputer.2. Disconnect all p
4. Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer. Yourmouse might be connected to a PS/2 mouse connector 1 or a USB connector2.
3. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottomof the computer cover engage the rails. Then, slide the computer co
Integrated cable lockAn integrated cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can beused to secure your computer to a desk, table, or o
PadlockYour computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannotbe removed when a padlock is installed.Password protectionTo det
7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computerand monitor. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46.8. Turn o
Chapter 3. Recovery informationThis chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided byLenovo.This chapter contains the following to
Calling for service ...75Using other services ...76Purchasing additional services ...77Appendix. Notices ...79Television out
v To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start → AllPrograms → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then,fol
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate ProductRecovery disc when prompted.Performing backup and recovery operationsThe Rescu
2. From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advancedRescue and Recovery arrow.3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon.4.
To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following:1. Make sure the computer is turned off.2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when
3. Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The Create Rescue and Recovery Mediawindow opens.4. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media y
Creating a recovery repair disketteThis section provides instructions on how to create a recovery repair diskette.To create a recovery repair diskette
3. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory.4. Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are severalsubfolders named for various devices install
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility programYou can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configurationsettings of your computer, regardl
Password considerationsA password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numericcharacters. For security reasons, it is recommend
Enabling or disabling a deviceThis section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to adevice.SATA Controller When this option i
Important safety informationCAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safetyinformation for this product. Refer
3. Select the desired startup device on the Startup Device Menu and press Enterto begin.Note: Selecting a startup device on the Startup Device Menu do
Chapter 5. Updating system programsThis chapter provides information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recoverfrom a POST/BIOS update failure.This c
4. Insert the disc into the optical drive and press Enter. The update begins.5. When prompted to change the serial number, press N. If you want to cha
9. On the Startup Device Menu, select the optical drive of your choice as thefirst boot device.10. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc int
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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsThis chapter provides information about some basic troubleshooting and diagnosticprograms. If your computer
Symptom ActionThe operating system does notstart.Verify that you list the device where the operating system resides in the startupdevice sequence. Usu
The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program works through the Windowsoperating system to enable you to view symptoms and solutions for computerproble
Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic discThis section provides instructions on how to run the diagnostic program from thediagnostic disc
Non-optical mouseThe following illustration shows the components of a non-optical mouse.Note: The illustration might be slightly different from your m
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10. Reinstall the ball and the retainer ring. Twist the retainer ring to the lockedposition.11. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer.12. Turn you
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and serviceThis chapter provides information about help, service, and technical assistance forproducts manufactu
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start → All Programs →Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools.ThinkVantage Productivity CenterNote: The Think
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help youbuy, upgrade, and maintain your com
The following items are not covered by the warranty:v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo ornon-warranted Lenovo partsv Iden
Purchasing additional servicesDuring and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, suchas support for hardware, operating syste
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Appendix. NoticesLenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in thisdocument in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repres
vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-levelsystems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the sam
IndexAAccess Help 74antivirus software 7audio line-in connector 10audio line-out connector 10audio subsystem 2Bbackup and recovery operations 53basic
Chapter 1. Product overviewThis chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,preinstalled software programs, and locations
Kkeyboardreplacing 44LLenovo System Toolbox 68Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 68Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 73Lenovo Web site 75Lenovo Welcome 5locating com
servicesother 76purchasing additional 77Set Administrator Password 60Set Power-On Password 60settingrescue device 58settingschanging 59viewing 59Setup
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