Lenovo 3139 - Manuals

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter describes the computer features, specifications, preinstalled software programs, and partand connector locations. Features This section provides information about the computer features. System information The following information covers a variety of models. ...

• Enabling or disabling a device • Enabling or disabling USB connectors individually • Hard disk drive password • Keyboard with fingerprint reader (shipped with some models) • Power-on password (POP), administrator password, and hard disk drive password to deter unauthorized use of your computer • S...

Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.89 inches) Height: 402 mm (15.83 inches) Depth: 440 mm (17.32 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11 kg (24.25 lbs) Environment • Air temperature: Operating: 10°C to 35°C (50°F to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Non-operating: -10°C to 60°...

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security,diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get moreinformation about your computer. See “Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox...

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 Rear connector locations shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Someconnectors on the rear of your computer a...

Connector Description Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable. Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or ifyou...

4 Front audio and USB assembly 9 Power supply assembly 5 PCI card (installed in some models) Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board parts locations” on page 10 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations 1 4-pin power connector 15 F...

13 eSATA connector 27 PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 14 Power fan connector Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to yourcomputer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Y...

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removedfrom the computer and y...

Removing the computer cover Attention: 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: ...

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Attention: 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 G...

Figure 9. Removing a PCI card Notes: a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot. 5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package. 6. Install the new card into the appropriate sl...

Figure 10. Installing a PCI card What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 38. Installing or replacing a memory module Attention: Do not open your computer ...

5. Open the retaining clips. Figure 11. Opening the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory moduleout of the memory slot. Figure 12. Removing a memory module 6. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that ...

Figure 13. Installing a memory module 7. Reinstall the PCI Express x16 graphics card if you have removed it. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 38. I...

Figure 16. Installing the optical drive 7. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. Figure 17. Connecting the optical drive 8. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 15. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardwar...

Replacing the power supply assembly Attention: 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 ,...

Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives. 11. Secure the power supply assembly cables with the cable clips and ties in the chassis. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropri...

Figure 21. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 7. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: a. You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. b. Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan ...

Figure 23. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket 10. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position. 11. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot 1 in the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into the chassis. 12. Connect the signal cable ...

Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Attention: 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 Gui...

Replacing the front fan assembly Attention: 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...

6. Insert the two tabs 2 of the new front fan assembly into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and press the other two tabs 1 through the holes until the front fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 29. Installing the front fan assembly 7. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the power fan...

3. Locate the rear fan assembly. See “Locating components” on page 9. 4. Disconnect the rear fan assembly cable from the system fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10. 5. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove th...

Figure 31. Installing the rear fan assembly 8. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts rep...

Note: Make sure you note the locations of the cables when you disconnect the cables from the system board. 6. Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly to the chassis. Figure 32. Removing the securing screw of the front audio and USB assembly 7. Remove the front audio and USB as...

Figure 34. Installing a new internal speaker 7. Connect the internal speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 10. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to ...

Figure 35. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 38. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installa...

Figure 36. Reinstalling the computer cover 5. If the computer cover is secured with thumbscrews, install them. 6. If there is a padlock available, lock the computer cover. See “Padlock” on page 40. 7. If there is an integrated cable lock available, lock the computer. 8. Reconnect the external cables...

lock slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. The cable lock also locks the buttons usedto remove the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You canorder an integrated cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http:...

Figure 38. Installing a padlock Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. Whenyou turn on your computer, you are prompted to type the password. The computer cannot be used untila valid password is typed in. Refer to Chapt...

Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided by Lenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: • Creating and using recovery media • Performing backup and recovery operations • Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace • Creating and usin...

Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems. On the Windows 7 operating system and the Windows Vista operating system, you can use recovery mediato restore the computer to the factory default settings only. You can use recovery ...

• Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default settings The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default settings. If you havemultiple partitions on your hard disk drive, you have the option to restore the factory de...

2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive. 3. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. 4. Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are several subfolders named for various devices installed in your computer, such as AUDIO or VIDEO. 5. O...

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings of your computer, regardlessof which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might override any similarsettings in the Setup Utility program. Star...

• Not be your name or your user name • Not be a common word or a common name • Be significantly different from your previous passwords Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, you are prompted to type a valid password each time the computer isturned on. The computer cannot be used until th...

Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating the POST and BIOS, and how to recover from a POSTand BIOS update failure. Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. System programs include thePOST, the BIOS, an...

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure. To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, ...

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problemis not described here, see Chapter 7 “Getting information, help, and service” on page 59 for additionaltroubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The fo...

Symptom Action The operating system does notstart. Verify that: • The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides. Usually, the operating system is on the hard disk drive. For more information,see “Selecting a startup device” on page 51. Note: For SMC computers, you might...

PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspaceon each Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program if you areunable to start the Windows operating system. To run the PC-Doctor fo...

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. Follow the instructio...

• Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. • Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region. • Find a Service Provider located near you. Help and service This section contains information about obtaining help and serv...

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. If possible, be at your computer when you call. Have the following information available:• Machine type and model• Seri...

Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 46 Administrator, password 50 antivirus software 6 audio line-in connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 44 basic troubleshooting 55 battery, replacing 22 boot-block recovery 54 C cable lock, security 39 ch...