Page 2 - under Appendix A “Notices” on page 125.
Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the general information under Appendix A “Notices” on page 125. Second Edition (June 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2014. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software are delivered pursuant a General ServicesAdmi...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents About this manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii Chapter 1. Safety information . . . . . . 1 General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Safety inspection guide . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitivedevice...
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Replacing the 2.5-inch solid-state drive or hybriddrive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81 Replacing the optical drive . . . . . . . . . . 83 Replacing the converter board . . . . . . . . 85 Removing and installing the system-board shield . 86 Replacing the rear I/O assembly . . . . . . . . 87 ...
Page 5 - About this manual; computers listed on the front cover.
About this manual This manual provides service and reference information for ThinkCentre ® computers listed on the front cover. Chapter 6 “Symptom-to-FRU index” on page 59 and Chapter 9 “Additional service information” on page 121are not specific to any machine type and are applicable to all ThinkCe...
Page 7 - Chapter 1. Safety information; General safety
Chapter 1. Safety information This chapter contains the safety information that you need to be familiar with before servicing a computer. General safety Follow these rules to ensure general safety: • Observe good housekeeping in the area of the machines during and after maintenance. • When lifting a...
Page 10 - Grounding requirements; DANGER
When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people while handling the part. • Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clot...
Page 11 - • Throw or immerse into water
• Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfigurationof this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. • Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this ...
Page 14 - PERIGO
≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) 1 2 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. 8 ThinkCentre M83z Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 16 - pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à radiação.; Utilize procedimentos de segurança para levantar equipamentos.
• A utilização de controles ou ajustes ou a execução de procedimentos diferentes dos especificados aqui pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à radiação. PERIGO Alguns produtos a laser contêm diodo de laser integrado da Classe 3A ou da Classe 3B. Observe o seguinte: Radiação a laser quando aberto. ...
Page 20 - Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique :; l'exposer à des températures supérieures à 100°C,
DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l'alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenterun danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : • Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cou...
Page 22 - • mit Wasser in Berührung bringen.
1 2 VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: • Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-,Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. • Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktstec...
Page 23 - VORSICHT
• über 100 C erhitzen. • reparieren oder zerlegen. Die örtlichen Bestimmungen für die Entsorgung von Sondermüll beachten. ACHTUNG: Bei der Installation von Lasergeräten (wie CD-ROM-Laufwerken, DVD- aufwerken, Einheiten mitLichtwellenleitertechnik oder Sendern) Folgendes beachten: • Die Abdeckungen n...
Page 26 - Gettare o immergere la batteria nell'acqua
PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può esserepericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o lariconfigurazione del prodotto du...
Page 30 - Arrojarla al agua o sumergirla en ella
• No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. • Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y losmódems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique locontrario en los procedimien...
Page 31 - Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo.
Algunos productos láser tienen incorporado un diodo láser de clase 3A o clase 3B. Tenga en cuenta losiguiente: Cuando se abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera coninstrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg...
Page 33 - Chapter 2. General information; Specifications
Chapter 2. General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication. Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions and Weight • Models with frame stand Width: 540 mm (21.26 inches) Heig...
Page 34 - Lenovo programs; Your computer comes with Lenovo; Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system; Lenovo; Start
Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency: 50/60 Hz Lenovo programs Your computer comes with Lenovo ® programs to help you work more easily and securely. Depending on the Microsoft ® Windows ® operating system preinstalled, the programs might vary. Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows ...
Page 35 - Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8.1 operating system
Table 1. Lenovo programs available on the Windows 7 operating system (continued) Program name Icon name Recovery Media Lenovo - Factory Recovery Disks or Create Recovery Media Rescue and Recovery ® Lenovo - Enhanced Backup and Restore System Update Lenovo - Update and Drivers View Management Utility...
Page 37 - Chapter 3. General checkout; Attention; did not; Problem determination tips
Chapter 3. General checkout Attention The drives in the computer you are servicing might have been rearranged or the drive startup sequencechanged. Be extremely careful during write operations such as copying, saving, or formatting. Data orprograms can be overwritten if you select an incorrect drive...
Page 39 - Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics; Basic troubleshooting; telephone numbers, refer to the
Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about diagnosing and troubleshooting computer problems. If yourcomputer problem is not described here, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 29 for additionaltroubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The following ta...
Page 40 - Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8.1 operating system
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 55. The computer beeps multipletimes b...
Page 41 - No audio in Windows
• If you are unable to run the diagnostic program, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. See “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 29 for more information. • If the diagnostic program does not detect a hardware failure, continue with the next step. 7. Use an antivirus program to see if your comput...
Page 43 - CD problems; A CD or DVD does not work
• If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 29. CD problems Select your symptom from the following list: • “An audio disc or AutoPlay-enabled disc does not automatically play when it is...
Page 44 - DVD problems; Black screen instead of DVD video
DVD problems Select your symptom from the following list: • “Black screen instead of DVD video” on page 38 • “DVD movie will not play” on page 38 • “No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie” on page 38 • “Playback is very slow or choppy” on page 38 • “Invalid disc or no disc found mess...
Page 45 - Invalid disc or no disc found message; Intermittent problems
• Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technicalassistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 29. Invalid disc or no disc found message Symptom: Invalid disc or no disc found ...
Page 46 - Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems; All or some keys on the keyboard do not work
If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center. See “LenovoSolution Center” on page 51. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 29. "No Operating System Found" message or the system not starting from the correcth...
Page 47 - The mouse or pointing device does not work; Optical mouse; The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse
2. Click Hardware and Sound . 3. Click Devices and Printers . 4. Double-click USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard . The USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard Customization program starts. If these actions do not correct the problem, have the computer and keyboard serviced. See “LenovoSupport Web site” on ...
Page 48 - Monitor problems; Wrong characters appear on the screen
The fingerprint reader does not work Symptom: The fingerprint reader does not work. Action: The following could cause the fingerprint reader not to operate properly: • Not enrolling your fingerprint correctly. • Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard, pointed object. • Scraping the surface...
Page 50 - Networking problems; Ethernet problems
Action: The monitor might be affected by interference from nearby equipment. Magnetic fields around otherdevices, such as transformers, appliances, fluorescent lights, and other monitors might be causing theproblem. Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that produces magnetic fields furthe...
Page 52 - Option problems; An option that was just installed does not work
A wireless LAN problem Symptom: You cannot connect using the built-in wireless networking card. Actions: • Ensure that your wireless LAN driver is the latest version. Check the Web site and verify the driver version supported by Access Connections is the latest documented in the readme file. • Ensur...
Page 53 - An option that previously worked does not work now; Performance and lockup problems; Insufficient free hard disk drive space
• You followed the installation instructions supplied with the option and the installation instructions provided with your computer, and all option files (such as device drivers, if required) are installed correctly. • You have not loosened other installed options or cables. • If the option is an ad...
Page 54 - Excessive number of fragmented files
• Method 1 1. On the Windows 7 operating system, click Start ➙ Computer . On the Windows 8.1 operating system, open File Explorer. 2. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties . 3. Click Disk Cleanup . 4. A list of unnecessary file categories is displayed. Select each file category yo...
Page 55 - Right-click your C drive entry and then click; Properties; tab and then click; Optimize; Insufficient memory; Symptom: Insufficient memory; Printer problems; The printer is turned on and is online.; Serial connector problems; Symptom: Serial connector cannot be accessed.
3. Right-click your C drive entry and then click Properties . 4. Click the Tools tab and then click Optimize . 5. Click Optimize in the Optimize Drives window that is displayed to start a disk-defragmentation process. Insufficient memory Symptom: Insufficient memory In general, the more memory that ...
Page 56 - Software problems; When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order
If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technicalassistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 29. Software problems Select your symptom from the following list: • “When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order” on page...
Page 57 - USB problems; Symptom: The USB connectors cannot be accessed.; Diagnostics
USB problems Symptom: The USB connectors cannot be accessed. Actions: • Ensure that the USB cable is securely connected to the USB connector and to the USB device. If the USB device has its own power cord, ensure that it is attached to a properly grounded electrical outlet. • If the USB device has i...
Page 58 - UEFI diagnostic program; To run the UEFI diagnostic program, do the following:
UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. It enables you to test memory modules andinternal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storagedevices. To run the UEFI diagnostic program, do the following: 1. Turn o...
Page 59 - Chapter 5. Using the Setup Utility program; Starting the Setup Utility program; To start the Setup Utility program, do the following:; Security; Viewing and changing settings
Chapter 5. 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 60 - Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)
• Administrator Password • Hard Disk Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improvescomputing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabe...
Page 61 - Enabling or disabling a device; Devices; Selecting a startup device
To erase a lost or forgotten password, 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 clot...
Page 63 - Exiting the Setup Utility program
1. Start the Setup Utility program. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Power ➙ Automatic Power On , and press Enter. 3. Select Wake Up on Alarm and press Enter. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter w...
Page 65 - Hard disk drive boot error; A hard disk drive boot error can have the following causes.; Power supply problems; If you suspect a power problem, use the following procedures.; Beep symptoms
Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU index The Symptom-to-FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.Always begin with Chapter 3 “General checkout” on page 31. This index can also be used to help you decidewhich FRUs to have available when servicing a computer. If...
Page 66 - POST error codes; POST
The following table describes the beep symptoms. Beep symptom FRU/Action 2 short beeps CMOS setting error Common error code, see the detail failure information in“POST error codes” on page 60. 3 short and 1 long beeps DRAM memory error Perform the following actions in order. 1. Make sure the memory ...
Page 67 - Miscellaneous error conditions
Error code POST error message Description/Action 1820 More than one external fingerprintreader are attached. Power off andremove all but the reader that you setup within your main operating system. If more than one external fingerprintreader are connected to a computer,this error message will be dis...
Page 69 - Undetermined problems; d. Extended video memory
Message/Symptom FRU/Action Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapterconnector) 1. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Keyboard 2. Keyboard Cable 3. System Board Undetermined problems...
Page 72 - Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following figure shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectorson the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on yourcomputer. Figure 2. Rear connector locations ...
Page 74 - Locating major FRUs and CRUs
Locating major FRUs and CRUs The following figure shows the locations of the major FRUs and CRUs. 68 ThinkCentre M83z Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 76 - Looking up FRU information
The following table lists the major FRUs and identifies which FRUs are also self-service CRUs oroptional-service CRUs. Notes: • Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are secured by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the keyboard, the mouse, any USB device, and the pow...
Page 77 - Locating parts on the system board
Locating parts on the system board The following figure shows the locations of the parts and connectors on the system board. Figure 4. Locations of the parts and connectors on the system board 1 LCD panel connector 2 Memory slots (2) 3 Integrated camera connector 4 Cover presence switch connector (I...
Page 79 - Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs; Removing and installing the computer stand; page 1. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely.; Removing and installing the frame stand; To remove and install the frame stand, do the following:
Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs Attention: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. FRU replacements are to be done only by trained service technicians. This chapter provides instruction...
Page 80 - aligns with the corresponding hole in the computer cover.; Removing and installing the tilt-only monitor stand; To remove and install the tilt-only monitor stand, do the following:
3. Remove the rubber cushion, and then loosen the screw 1 that secures the frame stand. Lift the frame stand to remove it from the computer. Figure 5. Removing the frame stand 4. To install the frame stand, position the frame stand over the computer so that the screw on the stand aligns with the cor...
Page 81 - two screws to secure the tilt-only monitor stand; Removing and installing the full-function monitor stand
3. If there are rubber cushions, remove them. Then remove the two screws that secure the tilt-only monitor stand. Figure 7. Removing the tilt-only monitor stand 4. Remove the tilt-only monitor stand from the computer. 5. To install the tilt-only monitor stand, position the tilt-only monitor stand on...
Page 82 - Removing the computer cover
3. Remove the four rubber cushions 1 , and then remove the four screws that secure the full-function monitor stand 2 . Remove the full-function monitor stand from the computer. Note: The model that you are servicing might only have two screws. Figure 9. Removing the full-function monitor stand 4. To...
Page 83 - Removing and installing the hard-disk-drive EMI shield
4. Loosen the two screws 1 at the bottom of the computer, and then lift the computer cover up to remove it from the computer. Figure 10. Removing the computer cover Removing and installing the hard-disk-drive EMI shield This section provides instructions on how to remove and install the hard-disk-dr...
Page 84 - lift the EMI shield out of the chassis.
5. Pivot the hard-disk-drive EMI shield as shown to remove it from the hard-disk-drive bracket, and then lift the EMI shield out of the chassis. Figure 11. Removing the hard-disk-drive EMI shield 78 ThinkCentre M83z Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 85 - Replacing the 3.5-inch hard disk drive or hybrid drive
6. To install the hard-disk-drive EMI shield, align the hole in the EMI shield with the standoff in the chassis as shown. Then, push the EMI shield straight down until it is secured by the standoff firmly and the threetabs 1 on the EMI shield also are secured by the corresponding holes in the chassi...
Page 88 - remove it from the chassis.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the computer stand. See “Removing and installing the computer stand” on page 73. 4. Remove the computer...
Page 89 - Replacing the optical drive; “Safety information” on page 1.
9. To install the new solid-state drive, position the new solid-state drive in the hard-disk-drive bracket so that the three screw holes in the solid-state drive align with the corresponding holes in the bracket.Then, install the three screws to secure the solid-state drive to the bracket. 10. Posit...
Page 90 - , and then slide the optical drive out of the bay.; seated in place and connected to the optical-drive cable.
5. Remove the screw 1 , and then slide the optical drive out of the bay. Figure 17. Removing the optical drive 6. To install a new optical drive, slide the new optical drive into the optical drive bay until the optical drive is seated in place and connected to the optical-drive cable. Figure 18. Ins...
Page 91 - Install the screw to secure the new optical drive to the chassis.; Replacing the converter board
7. Install the screw to secure the new optical drive to the chassis. Figure 19. Installing the screw to secure 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 replac...
Page 92 - Remove the two screws; board from the chassis.; Removing and installing the system-board shield
6. Remove the two screws 1 . Figure 20. Removing the two screws that secure the converter board 7. Disconnect the two converter-board cables from the converter board, and then remove the converter board from the chassis. 8. To install the new converter board, connect the two converter-board cables t...
Page 93 - Replacing the rear I/O assembly
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the computer stand. See “Removing and installing the computer stand” on page 73. 4. Remove the computer...
Page 95 - Remove the power cord connector from the rear I/O assembly.
7. Remove the power cord connector from the rear I/O assembly. Figure 23. Removing the power cord connector 8. Disconnect the serial-connector cable and the PS/2 keyboard/mouse cable (if necessary) from the system board. Then, remove the rear I/O assembly from the chassis. 9. To install the new rear...
Page 97 - Replacing the internal speakers
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 119. Replacing the internal speakers This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speakers. A...
Page 98 - “Locating parts on the system board” on page 71.; Removing and installing the control-button board
9. To install the new internal speakers, position the new internal speakers in the chassis so that each speaker is secured by the corresponding two tabs on the front bezel. Figure 27. Installing the internal speakers 10. Route the cables of new internal speakers, and then connect the cables to the s...
Page 100 - Removing and installing the VESA mount bracket
Figure 30. Installing the control-button 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 replacement” on page 119. Removing and installing the VESA mount bracket Attention: Do n...
Page 101 - Replacing the power supply assembly
7. Remove the three screws 1 , and then lift the VESA mount bracket to remove it from the chassis. Figure 31. Removing the VESA mount bracket 8. To install the VESA mount bracket, position the VESA mount bracket in the chassis so that the three screw holes in the VESA mount bracket align with the co...
Page 102 - system board” on page 71.
Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this labelattached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem withone of these parts, contact a service technician. Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repai...
Page 103 - Replacing the system fan
14. Install the system-board shield. See “Removing and installing the system-board shield” on page 86. 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 119. Replac...
Page 104 - parts on the system board” on page 71.; Replacing the integrated camera
10. To install the new system fan, position the new system fan in the chassis so that the two screw holes in the new system fan align with the corresponding holes in the chassis. Then, install the two screws tosecure the system fan to the chassis. 11. Route the cable of the new system fan, and then ...
Page 105 - the camera from the chassis.
5. Remove the screw 1 , and then disconnect the integrated-camera cable from the camera. Then, remove the camera from the chassis. Figure 34. Removing the integrated camera 6. To install the new integrated camera, connect the integrated-camera cable to the new integrated camera. Chapter 8 . Replacin...
Page 106 - Replacing the heat sink assembly
7. Position the integrated camera so that the camera is secured by the tab 2 and the screw hole in the camera aligns with the corresponding hole 1 . Install the screw to secure the integrated camera to the front bezel. Figure 35. Installing the integrated camera What to do next: • To work with anoth...
Page 108 - Replacing the microprocessor
Figure 37. Installing the heat sink assembly 9. Install the system-board shield. See “Removing and installing the system-board shield” on page 86. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completin...
Page 111 - Installing or replacing a memory module
10. 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 41. Installing the microprocessor 11. L...
Page 112 - Position the new memory module so that the notch
3. Remove the computer stand. See “Removing and installing the computer stand” on page 73. 4. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 76. 5. Remove the system-board shield. See “Removing and installing the system-board shield” on page 86. 6. Depending on whether you are ...
Page 113 - Replacing the battery
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 119. Replacing the battery Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understan...
Page 114 - Replacing the card reader
7. Install a new battery as shown. Figure 45. Installing the battery 8. Install the system-board shield. See “Removing and installing the system-board shield” on page 86. 9. Install the computer cover. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 119. 10. Install the computer stand. See “Removing ...
Page 115 - Replacing the Wi-Fi card
7. Remove the two screws 1 , and then remove the card reader from the chassis. Figure 46. Removing the card reader 8. To install the new card reader, position the new card reader on the system board so that the two screw holes in the card reader align with the corresponding holes in the system board...
Page 116 - Remove the Wi-Fi card from the mini PCI Express card slot as shown.
6. Disconnect the two Wi-Fi antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card, and then remove the screw that secures the Wi-Fi card so that the Wi-Fi card pops up. Figure 47. Disconnecting cables and releasing the Wi-Fi card 7. Remove the Wi-Fi card from the mini PCI Express card slot as shown. Figure 48. Removin...
Page 118 - Replacing the system board
9. Install the screw to secure the Wi-Fi card to the system board, and then connect the two Wi-Fi antenna cables to the Wi-Fi card. Figure 50. Securing the Wi-Fi card and connecting cables 10. Install the system-board shield. See “Removing and installing the system-board shield” on page 86. What to ...
Page 119 - board. See “Replacing the microprocessor” on page 102.
5. Remove the system-board shield. See “Removing and installing the system-board shield” on page 86. 6. Remove the rear I/O assembly. See “Replacing the rear I/O assembly” on page 87. 7. Remove the VESA mount bracket. See “Removing and installing the VESA mount bracket” on page 94. 8. Remove the hea...
Page 120 - Replacing the LCD panel
19. Install the memory modules. See “Installing or replacing a memory module” on page 105. 20. Install the heat sink assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink assembly” on page 100. 21. Install the VESA mount bracket. See “Removing and installing the VESA mount bracket” on page 94. 22. Install the rear...
Page 121 - Remove the system fan. See “Replacing the system fan” on page 97.; the cables from the system board.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the computer stand. See “Removing and installing the computer stand” on page 73. 4. Remove t...
Page 122 - Remove the screws that secure the chassis with the LCD panel.
16. Remove the screws that secure the chassis with the LCD panel. Figure 54. Removing the eight screws that secure the chassis with the LCD panel 116 ThinkCentre M83z Hardware Maintenance Manual
Page 123 - LCD panel from the front bezel.; Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the chassis.
17. Pivot the eight retaining clips outward as shown one by one, and then remove the chassis with the LCD panel from the front bezel. Figure 55. Removing the chassis with the LCD panel 18. Remove the four screws that secure the LCD panel to the chassis. Figure 56. Removing the four screws that secur...
Page 124 - Install the system fan. See “Replacing the system fan” on page 97.
20. To install the new LCD panel, position the chassis over the new LCD panel and correctly route the new LCD-panel cable and the converter-board cable. Then, connect the converter-board cable to thenew LCD panel. 21. Align the four screw holes in the LCD panel with the corresponding holes in the ch...
Page 125 - Completing the parts replacement; To install the computer cover and connect cables, do the following:; Connect the external cables and the power cord to the computer.
Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to install the computer cover andconnect cables. To install the computer cover and connect cables, do the following: 1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no too...
Page 127 - Chapter 9. Additional service information; Security features in this section include the following:
Chapter 9. Additional service information This chapter provides additional information that the service representative might find helpful. Security features Security features in this section include the following: • Passwords • Vital Product Data Hardware controlled passwords Hardware controlled pas...
Page 130 - automatically. This can be either a single event or a daily event.
Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as thesystem power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Advanced configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to c...
Page 133 - Index
Index 2.5-inch hybrid drive replacing 81 2.5-inch solid-state drive replacing 81 3.5-inch hard disk drive replacing 79 3.5-inch hybrid drive replacing 79 A administrator, password 54 B basic troubleshooting 33 battery replacing 107 BIOS settings, changing 57 boot-block recovery 123 C card reader rep...