Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e Bedienungsanleitung

ThinkCentreHardware Installation and Replacement GuideMachine Type 6306

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Chapter 2. Overview This guide provides information about installing or replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). However, this guid

Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been

Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Locating

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the rear of your computer. Some conn

Connector Description Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a standard mo

Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the cover” on page 11. Figure 3 shows the location of the various

Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. 1 Thermal sensor connector 9

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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are avai

6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove. Figure 5. Re

Removing and installing the front bezel This section provides instructions on how to remove and replace the front bezel. 1. Remove

Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before removing the computer cover.Installing

3. Remove the adapter card from its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter card into the slot on the system board. 5

Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing internal drives. Internal drives are device

Figure 9 shows the location of the drive bays. The following list describes the types and sizes of drives that you can install

Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the

6. For a 5.25-inch drive, install a retainer bracket on the side of the drive. 7. For a 3.5-inch drive, you must use a Un

4. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive. What to do next v To work with another

4. Install a new battery. 5. Replace the computer cover, and connect the cables. See Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacemen

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3. Hold the power supply and remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply. 4. Remove the

Replacing the hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety informa

6. Pull on the blue handle 3 to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage. 7. Remove the hard disk drive

10. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot 1 in the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into the cha

Replacing an optical drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information

5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position. 6. Connect the signal and power cabl

5. Remove the retainer bracket from the failing diskette drive and install it on the new diskette drive. 6. Slide the new disk

4. Position the replacement memory module over the memory slot. Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly wi

Replacing an adapter card Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information”

3. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package. 4. Install the new adapter card into the same adapter card

Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty

Replacing the system fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety inf

6. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place. 7. Connect the fan assembly cable to the syste

Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important

Replacing the keyboard Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in

3. Locate the mouse connector.Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2. Depe

Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement After replacing the parts, you need to close the cover and reconnect cables, including t

Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU

Chapter 5. Security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security lock options a

Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Password

3. Move the jumper from the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pin 2 and pin 3). 4.

Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Overview . . . . .

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Appendix. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your

vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measuremen

Index Aadapter card 14 installing 14 slot 14 adapter card, replacing 30 adapter latch 14 audio line-in connector 7 audio line-out connec

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Part Number: 46R7018 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46R7018

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Figures 1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5 2. Rear connector locations . . . . . . . .6 3. Component loc

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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the rela