Page 4 - Note; ThinkCentre
Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and Appendix A “Notices” on page 63. First Edition (October 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been develop...
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Contents Important safety information . . . . . vii Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software provided by Lenovo . . . . . . . . 4 Adobe Reader . ....
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...
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Page 9 - Chapter 1. Product overview; Features
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. ...
Page 11 - Specifications
• 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...
Page 12 - Software overview; Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools; The Lenovo ThinkVantage
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°...
Page 14 - Adobe Reader
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...
Page 15 - Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
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...
Page 17 - Locating components
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...
Page 18 - Locating parts on the system board
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...
Page 19 - Locating internal drives
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...
Page 21 - Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware; Handling static-sensitive devices; • Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.; Installing or replacing hardware; Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo.; Installing external options
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...
Page 22 - Removing the computer cover; removing the computer cover.; To remove the computer cover, do the following:
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: ...
Page 23 - Removing and reinstalling the front bezel; To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following:; Installing or replacing a PCI card
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...
Page 25 - amount until it is removed from the card slot.
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...
Page 26 - Installing or replacing a memory module; parts on the system board” on page 10.
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 ...
Page 27 - on the memory
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 ...
Page 28 - Installing or replacing the optical drive; To install or replace an optical drive, do the following:
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...
Page 30 - Replacing the battery
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...
Page 32 - Replacing the power supply assembly; To replace the power supply assembly, do the following:; assembly align with those in the chassis.
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 ,...
Page 33 - Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
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...
Page 34 - Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.; Replacing the primary hard disk drive
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 ...
Page 36 - Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot
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 ...
Page 37 - Replacing the secondary hard disk drive; To replace the secondary hard disk drive, do the following:; and pin
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...
Page 39 - Replacing the front fan assembly; Not all computers have the front fan assembly.
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...
Page 40 - Replacing the rear fan assembly; To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following:
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...
Page 41 - chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.
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...
Page 42 - Replacing the front audio and USB assembly; To replace the front audio and USB assembly, do the following:
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...
Page 43 - Replacing the internal speaker; Not all computers have the internal speaker.
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...
Page 45 - Replacing the keyboard or mouse; To replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following:
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 ...
Page 46 - Completing the parts replacement
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...
Page 47 - If the computer cover is secured with thumbscrews, install them.; Obtaining device drivers; Installing security features
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...
Page 48 - Kensington; Padlock
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:...
Page 49 - Password protection; To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
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...
Page 51 - 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 • Performing backup and recovery operations • Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace • Creating and usin...
Page 52 - Using recovery media; Microsoft Office; Performing backup and recovery operations; Start
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 ...
Page 54 - Creating and using a rescue medium
• 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...
Page 56 - Use Windows Explorer or; My Computer; to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive.; Solving recovery problems
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...
Page 57 - Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program; Starting the Setup Utility program
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...
Page 58 - Security; Enabling or disabling a device
• 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...
Page 61 - Chapter 5. Updating system programs; Using system programs; Startup Device; into this optical drive and press Enter. The update begins.
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...
Page 62 - Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system; Enter a product number; Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure
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, ...
Page 63 - Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics; Basic troubleshooting; telephone numbers, refer to the
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...
Page 64 - Diagnostic programs; See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 57 for detailed information.; Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox; . Follow the instructions
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...
Page 65 - PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery; From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select; Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery; . The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program opens.; Creating a diagnostic disc; To create a diagnostic disc, do the following:; Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc; See “Selecting a startup device” on page 51.
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...
Page 66 - Cleaning an optical mouse; To clean an optical mouse, do the following:
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...
Page 69 - Problem determination
• 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...
Page 70 - Using other services; Warranty; the instructions on the screen.; Purchasing additional services
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...
Page 73 - Index
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...
