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Contents Important safety information . . . . . . v Chapter 1. Product overview . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Software overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Software provided with your Windowsoperating system . . . . . ...
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Chapter 7. Getting information, help,and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Information resources . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Online Books folder . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools . . . . . . . . 59 ThinkVantage Productivity Center . . . . . 60 Lenovo Welcome . . . . . . . . . . ...
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, software programs providedby Lenovo, and locations of connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives. This chapter contains the following topics: • “Features” on page 1:...
Page 11 - Specifications
• 280-watt auto-sensing power supply • 320-watt auto-sensing power supply Security features • A power-on password and an administrator password to deter unauthorized use of your computer • Computrace • Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (available in some models) • Enabling or disa...
Page 12 - Software overview; Software provided by Lenovo
Dimensions Width: 160 mm (6.3 inches) Height: 388 mm (15.28 inches) Depth: 422 mm (16.61 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 9.4 kg (20.72 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 - When the installation process completes, the; Password Vault; Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox; Locations
3. When the installation process completes, the Password Vault icon is activated. Power Manager The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, and complete power management for yourThinkCentre ® computer. By using the Power Manager program, you can adjust your power settings to achieve the...
Page 15 - Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer
Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations 1 Hard disk drive activity indicator 5 USB connector 2 Power indicator 6 Headphone connector 3 Power switch 7 Microphone connector 4 Optical drive eject/close button 8 USB connector Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer...
Page 17 - Locating components; Locating parts on the system board
Connector Description Serial port Used to attach an external modem, a serial printer, or other devices that use a9-pin serial port. USB connector Used to attach a device that uses a USB connector, such as a USB keyboard,a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If the USB connectors on yourcompu...
Page 18 - Locating internal drives
Figure 4. System board part locations 1 Microprocessor 11 Cover presence switch connector (also called intrusion switch connector) 2 Microprocessor fan connector 12 Front USB connector 3 Memory slots (4) 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 4 Thermal sensor connector 14 PCI card slot 5 24-pin power connector...
Page 21 - Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware; Handling static-sensitive devices
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: • “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 13 • “Installing or replacing hardware” on page 13 • “Obtaining device dri...
Page 22 - Removing the computer cover; removing the computer cover.; To remove the computer cover, do the following:
identify the required connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make theconnection and install software or device drivers that are required for the option. Removing the computer cover Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and unde...
Page 23 - Removing and reinstalling the front bezel; To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following:
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 24 - Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37.; Installing or replacing a PCI card; To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:
Figure 8. Reinstalling the front bezel 5. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37. 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...
Page 25 - installed as shown in Figure 10 “Removing the PCI card” on page 18.
Figure 9. Removing the screw that secures the PCI card latch 4. Do one of the following: • If you are replacing a PCI card, open the PCI card latch and remove the old PCI card that is currently installed as shown in Figure 10 “Removing the PCI card” on page 18. Note: If the PCI card is secured in pl...
Page 26 - Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package.
Figure 10. Removing the PCI card • If you are installing a PCI card, open the PCI card latch and remove the appropriate PCI card slot cover. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9 to identify the types of PCI card slots. 5. Remove the new PCI card from its static-protective package. 6. I...
Page 27 - Reinstall the screw to secure the PCI card latch in place.; Installing or replacing a memory module; To install or replace a memory module, do the following:; want to install the memory module.
7. Reinstall the screw to secure the PCI card latch in place. 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 37. Installing or replacing a memory module Attentio...
Page 28 - on the new memory; Replacing the battery
Figure 13. Opening the retaining clips of the memory slot 7. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure that the notch 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 the memory slot until the retaining...
Page 29 - Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no battery lastsforever. If the battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information, including passwords, are lost. Anerror message is displayed when you turn on the computer. Before performing the follow...
Page 30 - Replacing the power supply assembly; DANGER; To replace the power supply assembly, do the following:
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 32 - Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly
7. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the new power supply assembly are aligned with the corresponding holes in the rear of the chassis. 8. Install the four screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenov...
Page 33 - Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board.
Figure 19. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 8. 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. When handling the heat sink and fan assembly, do not touch the therma...
Page 34 - Replacing the microprocessor
10. Connect the new heat sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. 11. Reconnect any cables that have been removed. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section....
Page 35 - “Removing the microprocessor” on page 28.
Figure 21. Accessing the microprocessor 5. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket, as shown in Figure 22 “Removing the microprocessor” on page 28. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the ...
Page 36 - Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position.; Replacing the optical drive; To replace the optical drive, do the following:
Figure 22. Removing the microprocessor 6. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position. 7. Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor. 8. Hold the new microprocessor by its sides and align the small triangle on one corner of the new microproces...
Page 38 - Replacing the hard disk drive; To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
7. Connect one end of the signal cable to the rear of the new optical drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9. Then,locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new optical drive...
Page 40 - Replacing the front audio and USB assembly; To replace the front audio and USB assembly, do the following:
7. Connect one end of the signal cable to the rear of the new hard disk drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.Then, locate an available five-wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new hard disk d...
Page 41 - the system board” on page 9.; Replacing the rear fan assembly; To replace the rear fan assembly, do the following:
Figure 29. Removing the front audio and USB assembly 6. Route the cables of the new front audio and USB assembly through the hole in the chassis. 7. Position the new front audio and USB assembly to the chassis so that the screw hole in the new front audio and USB assembly is aligned with the corresp...
Page 42 - “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.; Remove the rear fan assembly out of the chassis.
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 9. 5. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Carefully remove the four rubber mounts from the rear of the chassis by breaking...
Page 43 - Replacing the keyboard
Figure 31. Replacing the rear fan assembly 9. 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 replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page...
Page 44 - Replacing the mouse
Figure 32. Keyboard connectors What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37. Replacing the mouse Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading a...
Page 45 - Completing the parts replacement; avoid interference with closing the computer cover.; 8 or “Padlock” on page 39.
What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to reinstall the com...
Page 46 - Kensington
6. Reconnect the power cord and all other external cables to the computer. For connector locations, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer” on page 6 and “Locatingconnectors and parts on the rear of your computer” on page 7. 7. Depending on the parts you ins...
Page 47 - Padlock; Password protection; To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following:
Padlock Your computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed whena padlock is installed. Figure 36. 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...
Page 48 - holding the power switch for approximately five seconds.
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 five seconds. 9. Repeat step 1 through step 4. 10. Move the Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 11. Reinstall any p...
Page 49 - 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 41 • “Performing backup and recovery operations” on page 42 • “Using the Rescue and Recovery wo...
Page 50 - Using recovery media; Microsoft Office; Performing backup and recovery operations
Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, you can create recovery media using discs or external USB storage devices. On the Windows Vista operating systems, you can create recovery media using only discs,so this operation is also called “creating Product Recovery discs.” • To create recovery media on...
Page 52 - Creating and using a rescue medium
• Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup The Rescue and Recovery workspace enables you to locate files on your hard disk drive and transfer them to a network drive or other recordable media,such as a USB device or a disc. This solution is available even if you did not back up your f...
Page 54 - Installing or reinstalling device drivers; Use Windows Explorer or; My Computer; to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive.; Solving recovery problems
When the rescue medium starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. The help information foreach feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Follow the instructions to completethe recovery process. Installing or reinstalling device drivers Before installing or reinstalling devic...
Page 55 - 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 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 57 - Selecting a startup device
SATA Controller When this option is set to Disabled , all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as the hard disk drive and the optical drive) are disabled and will not bedisplayed in the system configuration. USB Setup Use this option to set up USB connectors. To enable or disable a device,...
Page 58 - Exiting the Setup Utility program
2. Select Startup ➙ Primary Boot Sequence . Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. Select the first boot device, second boot device, and so on. 4. Press Esc to return to the Startup menu. Then, select the devices for the Automatic Boot Sequence and Error Boot Sequence . 5...
Page 59 - 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 51 • “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 51 • “U...
Page 60 - Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system; Enter a product number; Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure
5. When prompted to change the machine type and model, it is suggested that you do not make this change by pressing N. However, if you do want to change the machine type and model, press Y, thentype in the machine type and model and press Enter. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete t...
Page 63 - 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 59 for additional troubleshooting res...
Page 64 - Diagnostic programs; See “PC-Doctor for DOS” on page 56 for detailed information.; . Follow the instructions
Symptom Action The mouse does not work. Verify that: • The computer is turned on. • The mouse is correctly connected to an appropriate mouse connector (the PS/2 mouse connector or one of the USB connectors) on the computer. • The mouse is clean. Refer to “Cleaning the mouse” on page 57. The operatin...
Page 65 - Cleaning the mouse
Creating a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to create a diagnostic disc. To create a diagnostic disc, do the following: 1. Download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) of the diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support 2. Use any disc burni...
Page 67 - 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 59 • “Help and service” on page 61 Information resources You can use th...
Page 69 - Problem determination
• Purchase additional services, such as support for hardware, operating systems, software programs, network setup and configuration, and custom installations. • Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services. • Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model....
Page 70 - • Installation and maintenance of application programs; Support phone list; or refer to the; Using other services; Warranty; the instructions on the screen.; Purchasing additional services
• Installation and maintenance of application programs Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a complete explanationof warranty terms. You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for y...
Page 73 - Index
Index A a rescue medium, creating and using 44 Access Help 60 administrator password 48 antivirus software 6 audio line-in connector 8 audio line-out connector 8 audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 42 basic troubleshooting 55 battery, replacing 20 Boot-block Recovery 52 C cable lock, ...
