Page 5 - Contents; iii
Contents Important safety information . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Single-touch and multi-touch feature . . . . . 3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Software prov...
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Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . 68 Chapter 6. Troubleshooting anddiagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . 71 Basic troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Diagnostic programs . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . . . . . . 72 PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery . . ...
Page 7 - Important safety information; ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide; that you received with this product for; If you no longer have a copy of the
Important safety information CAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safety information for thisproduct. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this s...
Page 9 - Chapter 1. Product overview; Features; System information
Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications, preinstalled softwareprograms, and connector and part locations. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Features” on page 1: This section provides information about the computer feature...
Page 12 - Specifications
Table 1. Operating system edition and supported touch feature Operating system edition Supported touch feature Windows 7 Enterprise Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Home Basic Single-touch Windows 7 Home Premium Single-touch or multi-touch Windows 7 Professional Single-touch or multi-touch Wind...
Page 14 - Software provided by Lenovo; The Lenovo ThinkVantage
Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalled applications. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section provides information about the software provided with your Windows operating system. Software provided by Lenovo The foll...
Page 15 - Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts
provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Centerprogram. Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox The Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security,diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative t...
Page 16 - Front view; Using your computer in monitor mode
Front view Figure 1 “Front control and part locations” on page 8 shows the locations of the controls and parts on thefront of your computer. Figure 1. Front control and part locations 1 Integrated camera with microphone (MIC) (available in some models) 8 Wireless activity indicator 2 Integrated came...
Page 17 - Rear view
To use your computer in monitor mode, you need to have a second computer. Connect one end of the VGAcable to the VGA IN connector on the rear of your computer, and the other end to the VGA connector onthe second computer. Use the monitor mode control on the front of your computer to switch your comp...
Page 19 - Component locations
Component locations Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 11 shows the locations of the various components in yourcomputer. To remove the computer cover and access the inside of the computer, see “Removing thecomputer cover” on page 15. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Frame stand 15 Internal speake...
Page 20 - see “Removing or reinstalling the lift stand” on page 17.; System board part and connector locations
11 Internal speaker 25 Integrated camera with microphone* 12 Bluetooth module* 26 Ambient light sensor* 13 System fan 27 Multi-touch board* 14 Rear I/O assembly cover 28 VESA frame Notes: 1. * denotes optional parts, which are available in some models. 2. Your computer might come with a frame stand ...
Page 23 - Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware; Installing or replacing hardware
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Installing or replacing hardware” on page 15 • “Obtaining device drivers” on page 53 • “Basic security features” on p...
Page 24 - Removing or reinstalling the frame stand; To remove or reinstall the frame stand, do the following:
This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing thecomputer cover. To remove the computer cover, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attac...
Page 25 - will need them when installing the frame stand.; Lift the frame stand off the computer and put it in a safe place.; Removing or reinstalling the lift stand; To remove or reinstall the lift stand, do the following:
3. Remove the four screws that secure the frame stand. Keep the four screws, and put them aside. You will need them when installing the frame stand. Figure 6. Removing the frame stand 4. Lift the frame stand off the computer and put it in a safe place. 5. To reinstall the frame stand, position the f...
Page 27 - Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly cover; To remove or reinstall the rear I/O assembly cover, do the following:
4. To reinstall the lift stand, insert the two tabs 1 on the lift stand into the corresponding holes in the computer VESA frame, and then slide the lift stand toward the bottom of the computer. Align the threescrew holes in the lift stand with those in the computer VESA frame and then install the th...
Page 28 - Removing or reinstalling the VESA frame cover; To remove or reinstall the VESA frame cover, do the following:
3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 15. 4. Locate the rear I/O assembly cover. See “Component locations” on page 11. 5. Carefully release the bottom of the rear I/O assembly cover from the computer front bezel and then release the top of the rear I/O assembly cove...
Page 29 - the computer, and then lift it up to remove it from the VESA frame.; Removing or reinstalling the VESA frame; To remove or reinstall the VESA frame, do the following:
6. Remove the screw that secures the VESA frame cover, slide the VESA frame cover to the bottom of the computer, and then lift it up to remove it from the VESA frame. Figure 10. Removing the VESA frame cover 7. To reinstall the VESA frame cover, align the screw hole in the VESA frame cover with the ...
Page 30 - locations” on page 12.; Installing or replacing a memory module; To install or replace a memory module, do the following:
8. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the VESA frame to the computer main bracket and then lift the VESA frame off the computer main bracket. Figure 11. Removing the computer VESA frame 9. To reinstall the computer VESA frame, position the VESA frame on the computer main bracket and align the scre...
Page 31 - Locate the memory slots. See “Component locations” on page 11.; Insert the notched end
1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer...
Page 32 - Replacing the battery; This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery.
Replacing the battery 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: http:/...
Page 33 - might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery.; Replacing the hard disk drive; To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
6. Install a new battery. Figure 15. Installing a new battery 7. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 52. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message might be displayed. This is n...
Page 34 - remove it from the hard disk drive bay.; pin
4. Pull the handle 1 of the hard disk drive bracket upward and then slide the hard disk drive outward to remove it from the hard disk drive bay. Figure 16. Removing the hard disk drive 5. Flex the sides of the hard disk drive bracket properly to remove the hard disk drive out of the bracket. 6. To i...
Page 35 - Align the four pins; disk drive bracket downward until it is secured by the two tabs
7. Align the four pins 1 on the hard disk drive bracket with the corresponding slots in the hard disk drive bay. Figure 18. Installing the hard disk drive 8. Slide the new hard disk drive with the bracket into the hard disk drive bay. Press the handle of the hard disk drive bracket downward until it...
Page 36 - Replacing the optical drive
Replacing the optical 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 Guide , go to: ...
Page 37 - Replacing the heat sink; To replace the heat sink, do the following:
6. To install a new optical drive, slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 21. Installing the optical drive What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go ...
Page 40 - Replacing the microprocessor; To replace the microprocessor, do the following:
Replacing the microprocessor 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:...
Page 41 - kept as clean as possible.
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. Figure 24. Removing the microprocessor 7. Make sure that the small handle is in ...
Page 42 - Replacing the WI-FI card
8. Hold the new microprocessor and align the notches 2 on it with the alignment keys in the microprocessor socket, or align the small triangle 1 on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding beveled corner of the microprocessor socket. Figure 25. Installing the microprocessor 9. Low...
Page 43 - Replacing the Bluetooth module; The Bluetooth module is available only in some models.
3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 15. 4. Locate the WI-FI card on the system board. See “Component locations” on page 11. 5. Disconnect the two cables from the WI-FI card. 6. Carefully remove the two screws that secure the WI-FI card to the system board. Then, p...
Page 44 - To replace the Bluetooth module, do the following:; module downward until it is secured into place.; Replacing the multi-touch board; The multi-touch board is available only in some models.
To replace the Bluetooth module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on t...
Page 45 - Replacing the ambient light sensor
To replace the multi-touch board, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on ...
Page 47 - Replacing the ExpressCard; The ExpressCard is available only in some models.
Replacing the ExpressCard 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: ht...
Page 48 - Replacing the internal speakers; To replace the internal speakers, do the following:
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 52. Replacing the internal speakers Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and ...
Page 49 - Replacing the integrated camera with microphone
8. Route the new internal speaker cables and then position the new internal speakers on the front bezel so that the two screw holes in each internal speaker align with those in the front bezel. 9. Reinstall the two screws to secure each of the internal speakers to the front bezel. 10. Reconnect the ...
Page 50 - Remove the two screws; Replacing the microprocessor fan assembly; To replace the microprocessor fan assembly, do the following:
6. Remove the two screws 1 that secure the integrated camera with microphone to the front bezel, and then remove the integrated camera with microphone from the computer. Figure 32. Removing the integrated camera with microphone 7. Route the new integrated camera cable and then position the new integ...
Page 52 - Replacing the card reader; The card reader is available only in some models.; to secure the card reader.
Replacing the card reader 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: ht...
Page 53 - Replacing the rear I/O assembly; Remove the four screws
Replacing the rear I/O 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 ...
Page 54 - Replacing the right I/O assembly; Remove the three screws
8. Install the four screws to secure the rear I/O assembly to the computer main bracket. 9. Reinstall the rear I/O assembly cover. See “Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly cover” on page 19. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To com...
Page 55 - Replacing the power supply; To replace the power supply, do the following:
7. To install the new right I/O assembly into the computer, position the new right I/O assembly into place and then align the screw holes with the corresponding holes in the computer main bracket. 8. Install the three screws to secure the right I/O assembly to the computer main bracket. 9. Connect t...
Page 57 - Replacing the keyboard; Replacing the PS/2 or USB keyboard; Replacing the wireless keyboard
Replacing the keyboard 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: http:...
Page 58 - Replacing the mouse; This section provides instructions on how to replace the mouse.; Replacing the PS/2 or USB mouse
3. Correctly install the batteries for the new wireless keyboard by referring to the following illustrations: 4. Remove the USB dongle from the wireless mouse compartment and connect it to an available USB connectors on the computer. See “Replacing the wireless mouse” on page 51. Replacing the mouse...
Page 59 - Replacing the wireless mouse
2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the mouse connector. Note: Your mouse might be connected to a PS/2 mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Figure 39. Mouse connectors 4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5. Connect a new mouse cable to the approp...
Page 60 - Switch off the power button on the bottom of the wireless mouse.; Completing the parts replacement
Notes: To save your battery energy, do the following when you are not using the wireless keyboard and mouse: 1. Switch off the power button on the bottom of the wireless mouse. 2. Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer and store it in the wireless mouse compartment. Completing the parts replac...
Page 61 - of the computer until the cover is secured into place.; and “Rear view” on page 9.; Obtaining device drivers
3. Lower and position the computer cover into place and then slide the computer cover toward the bottom of the computer until the cover is secured into place. Figure 40. Installing the computer cover 4. Lock the computer cover if you have an integrated cable lock. See “Integrated cable lock” on page...
Page 62 - Kensington; Password protection; To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
An integrated cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can be used to secure yourcomputer to a desk, a table, or other non-permanent fixture. The integrated cable lock attaches to theintegrated cable lock slot in the rear of your computer and is operated with a key. See “Rear view” ...
Page 63 - holding the power switch for approximately five seconds.
5. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 52. 6. Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then, turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds. 7. Repeat step 1 through step 3. 8....
Page 65 - Chapter 3. Recovery information; Creating and using recovery media
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” on page 57 • “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 58 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery wo...
Page 66 - Performing backup and recovery operations
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 media to put the computerin an operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed. Attention: When you...
Page 67 - Performing a recovery operation; In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the; Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
• To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows Vista operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ ThinkVantage ➙ Rescue and Recovery . The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main wind...
Page 68 - Microsoft Office; Creating and using a rescue medium
independently from the Windows operating system, you can restore the factory default settings even ifyou cannot start the Windows operating system. Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to the factory default settings, all file...
Page 69 - Using a rescue medium; The rescue medium starts.; Installing or reinstalling device drivers
1. From the Windows desktop, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools ➙ Enhanced Backup and Restore . The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The Create...
Page 70 - Use Windows Explorer or; My Computer; to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive.; Solving recovery problems
To install or reinstall the device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer. 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 fo...
Page 71 - Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program; Starting the Setup Utility program; Set Administrator Password
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configuration settings of your computer,regardless of which operating system you are using. However, the operating system settings might overrideany similar settings in the Setup Utility program. ...
Page 73 - Enabling or disabling a device; Selecting a startup device
Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. USB Support Use this option to enable or disable a USB connector. When a USB connector isdisabled, the device connected to the USB connector cannot be used. SATA Controller When thi...
Page 74 - Exiting the Setup Utility program
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 63. 2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence . Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the f...
Page 75 - Chapter 5. Updating system programs; Using system programs; Startup Device
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. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Using system programs” on page 67 • “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 67 • “U...
Page 79 - Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs; Basic troubleshooting
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs This chapter provides information about some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If yourcomputer problem is not described in this chapter, see Chapter 7 “Getting information, help, and service” onpage 75 for additional troubleshooting res...
Page 80 - Diagnostic programs; See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 73 for detailed information.; Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox; . Follow the instructions
Symptom Action The wireless keyboard or mousedoes not work. Verify that: • The computer is turned on. • The battery or batteries installed in the wireless keyboard or mouse are in good condition. • The wireless configurations are all set correctly. You might need to refer to the documentation that c...
Page 81 - PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery; From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select; Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery; Creating a diagnostic disc; To create a diagnostic disc, do the following:; Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc; Make sure that your computer is turned off.; Insert the diagnostic disc into the optical drive.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspaceon your Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you are unable tostart the Windows operating system. To run the PC-Doctor for Rescue an...
Page 82 - Cleaning an optical mouse; To clean an optical mouse, do the following:
6. Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive after completing the diagnostic test. Cleaning an optical mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical mouse. An optical mouse uses a LED and an optical sensor to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen doesnot mo...
Page 83 - Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter provides information about help, service, and technical assistance for Lenovo products. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Information resources” on page 75 • “Help and service” on page 77 Information resources You can use th...
Page 86 - Using other services; Warranty; the instructions on the screen.; Purchasing additional services
If possible, be at your computer when you call. Have the following information available:• Machine type and model• Serial numbers of your hardware products• Description of the problem• Exact wording of any error messages• Hardware and software configuration information Using other services If you tr...
Page 89 - Index
Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 60 Access Help 76 Administrator password 64 ambient light sensor, replacing 37 antivirus software 7 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 58 basic troubleshooting 71 battery, replacing 24 Bluetooth module, replacing 35 boot-block recovery 68 C...