Page 5 - Contents; Chapter 3. Recovery information
Contents Important safety information . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Software provided with your Windows operatingsystem . . . . . . . . . . . ...
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Calling for service . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Using other services . . . . . . . . . . 76 Purchasing additional services . . . . . . . 77 Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . . 79 Television output notice . . . . . . . . . . 80 European conformance CE mark . . . . . . . 80 Trademarks . . . . . . . . ....
Page 7 - Important safety information; ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide
Important safety information CAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safetyinformation for this product. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Readingand understanding this sa...
Page 9 - Chapter 1. Product overview; Features; System information
Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter provides information about the computer features, specifications,preinstalled software programs, and locations of connectors, components, parts onthe system board, and internal drives. This chapter contains the following sections: v “Features”: This section p...
Page 12 - Specifications
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inches) Height: 412 mm (16.2 inches) Depth: 442 mm (17.4 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11 kg (24.3 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) ...
Page 13 - Software provided by Lenovo; Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools:
Software overview The computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalledapplications. Software provided with your Windows operating system This section provides information about the software provided with your Windowsoperating system. Software provided by Lenovo The follow...
Page 14 - ThinkVantage System Update:; The ThinkVantage System Migration; Fingerprint Software:; The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some; Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox
security information like passwords, encryption keys, and electronic credentials,while guarding against unauthorized user access to data. Note: The ThinkVantage Client Security Solution program is only available oncomputers preinstalled with the Windows Vista operating system or theWindows XP operat...
Page 17 - Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 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 determinewhere to connect the cables on your computer. 1 Voltage-selection switch 9 Microphone connect...
Page 19 - Locating components
Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. Toremove the computer cover and gain access to the inside of the computer, see“Removing the computer cover” on page 16. 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 6 PCI card slot 2 Memory modules (2) 7 PCI Express x1 card...
Page 20 - Locating parts on the system board; Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board.; Locating internal drives
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. 1 Microprocessor 11 Cover presence switch connector (also called intrusion switch connector) 2 Microprocessor fan connector 12 Front USB connector 3 Memory slots (2) 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 4 Therma...
Page 21 - Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer.
Figure 5 shows the locations of the drive bays in your computer. 1 Bay 1 - Optical drive bay (with an optical drive installed) 2 Bay 2 - Optical drive bay 3 Bay 3 - Card reader (available in some models) 4 Bay 4 - Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive installed in ...
Page 23 - 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 yourcomputer. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until thedefective part has been removed from the computer and yo...
Page 24 - 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: h...
Page 25 - Removing and reinstalling the front bezel; To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following:
6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover and slide thecomputer cover to the rear to remove. 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 ThinkCe...
Page 27 - Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46.; Installing or replacing a PCI card; To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:
5. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46. Installing or replacing a PCI card 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...
Page 29 - Installing or replacing a memory module
7. Install the new PCI card into the appropriate PCI card slot on the systemboard. Then, pivot the PCI card latch to the closed position to secure the PCIcards. 8. Reinstall all parts and reconnect all cables that have been removed. What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to th...
Page 31 - Replacing the power supply assembly; To replace the power supply assembly, do the following:
8. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that thenotch 1 on the new memory module is aligned with the key 2 in the memory slot. Then, press the new memory module straight down into thememory slot until the retaining clips close and the new memory module snapsinto position. 9...
Page 33 - Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly; To replace the heat sink and fan assembly, do the following:
Replacing the heat sink and 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 Gui...
Page 35 - Replacing the microprocessor; To replace the microprocessor, do the following:
What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 46. Replacing the microprocessor Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Imp...
Page 37 - Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position.
d. Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed.The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 9. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position. 10. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the newmicroprocessor. 11. Hold the new micro...
Page 38 - Replacing the optical drive; To replace the optical drive, do the following:
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: h...
Page 39 - Connecting a SATA drive; To connect a SATA drive, do the following:
6. Install the optical drive retainer 1 on the side of the new optical drive. Then, slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay from the front until itsnaps into position. 7. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the rear of the new opticaldrive. See “Connecting a SATA drive.” 8...
Page 40 - Replacing the primary hard disk drive; To replace the primary hard disk drive, do the following:
2. Locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the SATA drive. Replacing the primary 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...
Page 43 - Replacing the secondary hard disk drive; To replace the secondary hard disk drive, do the following:
What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 46. Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understand...
Page 46 - Replacing the card reader; To replace the card reader, do the following:
What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 46. Replacing the card reader Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Import...
Page 48 - Replacing the front fan assembly; To replace the front fan assembly, do the following:
7. Connect the new card reader cable to one of the front USB connectors on thesystem board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 12. 8. Reinstall the secondary hard disk drive if you have removed it. See “Replacingthe secondary hard disk drive” on page 35. 9. Reinstall the front bezel. S...
Page 51 - Replacing the rear fan assembly; To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following:
Replacing the rear 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 t...
Page 52 - Replacing the keyboard
7. Carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the new rear fan assemblyis secured in place. 8. Connect the new rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on thesystem board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 12. What to do next: v To work with another piece of hard...
Page 53 - Replacing the mouse
To replace the keyboard, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives. Then, turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. 2. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the old keyboard cable from the computer. 4. Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector o...
Page 54 - Completing the parts replacement
4. Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer. Yourmouse might be connected to a PS/2 mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where you want to connect your mouse, see “Locating connectors on the front of your computer” on page 8 or “Locating connectorson the rear...
Page 55 - Install the screws to secure the computer cover.; Obtaining device drivers
3. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottomof the computer cover engage the rails. Then, slide the computer cover closeduntil it snaps into position. 4. Install the screws to secure the computer cover. 5. Lock the computer cover if you have a computer cover lo...
Page 56 - Integrated cable lock; Kensington
Integrated cable lock An integrated cable lock, sometimes referred to as the Kensington lock, can beused to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other non-permanent fixture. Thecable lock attaches to a security slot at the rear of your computer and is operatedwith a key. The cable lock also loc...
Page 57 - To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannotbe removed when a padlock is installed. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utilityprogram to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are promptedto ty...
Page 58 - Repeat step 1 through step 4.
7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computerand monitor. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 46. 8. Turn on the computer and leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. Then,turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately fiveseconds. 9....
Page 59 - Creating and using recovery media
Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter provides information about the recovery solutions provided byLenovo. This chapter contains the following topics: v “Creating and using recovery media” v “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 53 v “Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace” on ...
Page 60 - Using recovery media
v To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVan...
Page 62 - Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace
2. From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click the Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery arrow. 3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. v To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on theWindows Vista operating syste...
Page 63 - Creating and using rescue media
To start the Rescue and Recovery workspace, do the following: 1. Make sure the computer is turned off. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F11 key when turning on the computer. 3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. 4. If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type y...
Page 65 - Creating a recovery repair diskette; Recovery Repair Diskette; Using a recovery repair diskette
Creating a recovery repair diskette This section provides instructions on how to create a recovery repair diskette. To create a recovery repair diskette, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: ht...
Page 66 - Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence
3. Go to the C:\SWTOOLS directory. 4. Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are severalsubfolders named for various devices installed in your computer, such asAUDIO or VIDEO. 5. Open the appropriate device subfolder. 6. Do one of the following: v In the device subfolder, look for...
Page 67 - Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program; Starting the Setup Utility program; Set Power-On Password
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program You can use the Setup Utility program to view and change the configurationsettings of your computer, regardless of which operating system you are using.However, the operating system settings might override any similar settings in theSetup Utility program. T...
Page 68 - Set Administrator Password; Setting, changing, or deleting a password; Security
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numericcharacters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password thatcannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the followingguidelines: v Have at least eight characters...
Page 69 - 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 adevice. SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled , all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive)are disabled and will not be display...
Page 71 - Chapter 5. Updating system programs; Using system programs; Startup Device Menu
Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter provides information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recoverfrom a POST/BIOS update failure. This chapter provides information about the following topics: v “Using system programs” v “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc” v “Updating (flashing) BI...
Page 73 - On the; , select the optical drive of your choice as the
9. On the Startup Device Menu , select the optical drive of your choice as the first boot device. 10. Insert the POST/BIOS update (flash update) disc into the optical drive andpress Enter. The recovery begins. The recovery session will take two to threeminutes. During this time, you will hear a seri...
Page 75 - Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics; Basic troubleshooting
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about some basic troubleshooting and diagnosticprograms. If your computer problem is not described here, see Chapter 7, “Gettinginformation, help, and service,” on page 73 for additional troubleshootingresources. Basic trou...
Page 76 - Diagnostic programs; To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, click; Start; instructions on the screen.; Lenovo System Toolbox
Symptom Action The operating system does notstart. Verify that you list the device where the operating system resides in the startupdevice sequence. Usually, the operating system is on the hard disk drive. Formore information, see “Selecting a startup device” on page 61. The computer beeps multiplet...
Page 77 - To run the Lenovo System Toolbox program, click; PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery; Turn off the computer.; Creating a diagnostic disc; To create a diagnostic disc, do the following:
The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program works through the Windowsoperating system to enable you to view symptoms and solutions for computerproblems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, andview system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox program, click Start...
Page 78 - Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc; Cleaning the mouse
Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to run the diagnostic program from thediagnostic disc that you created. To run the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc that you created, do thefollowing: 1. Repeatedly press and release the F12 ...
Page 81 - ThinkCentre; Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter provides information about help, service, and technical assistance forproducts manufactured by Lenovo. Information resources You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating toyour computing needs. Online B...
Page 83 - Problem determination
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) The Lenovo Web site provides up-to-date information and services to help youbuy, upgrade, and maintain your computer. You can also do the following: v Shop for desktop and notebook computers, monitors, projectors, upgrades andaccessories for your computer, and...
Page 84 - Support phone list; Using other services; Warranty
The following items are not covered by the warranty: v Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo ornon-warranted Lenovo parts v Identification of software problem sources v Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade v Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device...
Page 85 - Purchasing additional services
Purchasing additional services During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, suchas support for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; networksetup and configuration; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; andcustom installations. Service availab...
Page 89 - Index
Index A Access Help 74antivirus software 7audio line-in connector 10audio line-out connector 10audio subsystem 2 B backup and recovery operations 53basic troubleshooting 67BIOS, updating (flashing) 63, 64Boot-block Recovery 64 C cable lock, security 48card reader replacing 38 changing startup device...
