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 49. 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 - • Microsoft; Specifications
• Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Preinstalled software programs Your computer is preinstalled with some software programs to help you work more easily and securely. Formore information, see “Software overview” on page 4. Preinstalled operating system Your computer is preinstalled with one of the foll...
Page 12 - Software overview; Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools; The Lenovo ThinkVantage
Dimensions Width: 275 mm (10.83 inches) Height: 79 mm (3.11 inches) Depth: 238 mm (9.37 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.18 kg (9.22 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°C...
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
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 are color-coded to help you determine...
Page 16 - Locating components
Connector Description DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or otherdevices that use a DisplayPort connector. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits...
Page 17 - Locating parts on the system board
3 Hard disk drive (installed in some models) 7 Battery 4 System fan assembly 8 Internal speaker Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 9 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 1 Thermal sensor connector 1...
Page 19 - 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 20 - Opening the computer cover; opening the computer cover.; To open the computer cover, do the following:; Removing and reinstalling the front bezel
Opening 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: h...
Page 21 - Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 25.; Installing or replacing a memory module; To install or replace a memory module, do the following:
To remove and reinstall the front bezel, 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. Open the computer cover. See “O...
Page 22 - the memory module being replaced as shown.; Insert the notched end; Replacing the hard disk drive
4. Open the retaining clips. If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown. Figure 7. Removing the memory module 5. Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the slot 1 . Press the memory module firmly and pivot ...
Page 23 - on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
To replace the hard disk drive, 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. Open the computer cover. See “Opening th...
Page 24 - Reconnect the power cable to the optical drive.; Replacing the optical drive; To replace the optical drive, do the following:; Install the optical drive retainer
10. Reconnect the power cable to 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 to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 25. Replacing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your co...
Page 25 - Replacing the battery; Refer to the “Lithium battery notice” in the
7. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 13. Installing the optical drive 8. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. 9. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 12. What to do next:...
Page 26 - Replacing the heat sink; let the computer cool before opening the computer cover.
Figure 14. Removing the old battery 5. Install a new battery. Figure 15. Installing a new battery 6. Reconnect all the cables to the system board and close the computer cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 25. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery rep...
Page 27 - system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink.; Carefully lift the heat sink off the system board.; Replacing the internal speaker; To replace the internal speaker, do the following:
Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink. Figure 16. Removing the heat sink 5. Carefully lift the heat sink off the system board. Notes: a. You might have to gently twist the he...
Page 28 - Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
3. Locate the internal speaker. See “Locating components” on page 8. 4. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. 5. Press the internal speaker lock latch 1 , slide the internal speaker downwards to remove it from the chassis. Fi...
Page 29 - See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.; and USB assembly with the corresponding hole in the chassis.; Replacing the ac power adapter; To replace the ac power adapter, do the following:
4. Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board and note the cables routing. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. 5. Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly to the chassis. Figure 18. Removing the front audio and USB assembly 6. Locat...
Page 30 - Replacing the ac power adapter bracket
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. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet. 3. Disconnect the ac power adapter f...
Page 31 - Slide the ac power adapter out of the bracket.
Figure 20. Removing the ac power adapter bracket 5. Slide the ac power adapter out of the bracket. 6. Install the ac power adapter into the new power adapter bracket as shown. Chapter 2 . Installing or replacing hardware 23
Page 32 - Insert the two tabs; “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 7.
Figure 21. Installing the ac power adapter into the new bracket 7. Insert the two tabs 1 and the tab 2 on the new power adapter bracket into the corresponding holes in the chassis, and then press the new bracket downward to secure the bracket to the chassis. Figure 22. Installing the new ac power ad...
Page 33 - Replacing the keyboard or mouse; To replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following:; Completing the parts replacement; chassis to avoid interference with closing the computer cover.
• To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 25. Replacing the keyboard or mouse Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Gui...
Page 34 - If there is an integrated cable lock available, lock the computer.; Obtaining device drivers; Installing security features; Kensington
Figure 24. Cable routing 4. Close the computer cover as shown. 5. If there is an integrated cable lock available, lock the computer. 6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 7. 7. To update your configuration, se...
Page 35 - Password protection; To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
Figure 25. Integrated cable lock 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 Chap...
Page 37 - 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 38 - 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 40 - 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 42 - 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 43 - 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 44 - 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 47 - 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 48 - 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 49 - 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 45 for additionaltroubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The fo...
Page 50 - Diagnostic programs; See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 43 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 37. Note: For SMC computers, you might...
Page 51 - 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 37.
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 52 - Cleaning an optical mouse; To clean an optical mouse, do the following:
3. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test you want to run. Note: For additional help, press the F1 key. 4. Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive when you complete the diagnostic process. Cleaning an optical mouse This section provides instructions on how to c...
Page 55 - 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 56 - 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 59 - Index
Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 32 Administrator, password 36 antivirus software 6 audio line-in connector 7 audio line-out connector 7 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 30 basic troubleshooting 41 battery, replacing 17 boot-block recovery 40 C cable lock, security 26 ca...
