Lenovo ThinkStation D20- User Manual

iv ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide

Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION:Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safetyinformation for this product. Refer to the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Readin...

When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static-electricitydamage: • Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. • Always handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle adapter cards, memory modules, sys...

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 5 shows the location of the connectors on the rear of yourcomputer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where toconnect the cables on your computer. Figure 2. R...

Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 7 shows the location of the components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Microprocessors and heat sinks (2) 6 Hard disk drive bays (5) 2 Optical driv...

Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board parts locations” on page 8 shows the location of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations 1 CPU 1 memory slots (6) 19 Hard disk drive connectors (5) 2 Microprocessor and heat sink 1 20 Optical drive connectors ...

Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter is an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You canexpand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. Wheninstalling an option, use these instructions ...

5. Disengage the cover latch 1 and remove the cover. Place the cover on a flat surface. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 12 ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Repl...

2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the two plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Figure 6. Removing the front bezel 3. Lay the front bezel on a flat surface. 4. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the bezel with the corresponding holes in t...

5. You might need to remove the hard disk drive fan bracket to gain easy access to some internal components. To remove the bracket, press downward on the hard disk drive fan bracket latch and thenpivot the bracket to remove the hard disk drive fan and bracket from the chassis. Figure 8. Removing the...

Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives:• An optical drive in bay 1• A blank bay for expansion or an optional optical drive in bay 2 or bay 3 (some models)• A 3.5-inch diskette drive or a card reader in bay 4 (some models)• Up to five hard disk drives in ...

Installing a drive in bay 2 or bay 3 To install an optical drive in bay 2 or bay 3: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 12. Note: There is a drive retainer bracket on the inside of the front bez...

8. Locate an available optical drive connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 8. 9. Using the signal cable that came with the new drive, connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other end to the available optical drive connector on the system...

6. Slide the diskette drive or card reader into the drive bay until it snaps into position. See “Locating components” on page 7. Figure 14. Installing a new diskette drive or card reader 7. Connect the diskette drive to the diskette drive connector on the system board. If you are installing a card r...

4. To install the new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket, and then align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. Figure 15. Installing a 3.5-inch hard disk drive int...

• To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4 “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features,such as serial-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this info...

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 ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guid...

Installing or replacing a memory module Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty ...

5. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following: • If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot. Figure 25. Removing a memory module • If you are installing a memory modul...

6. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close. Figure 27. Installing the memory module 7. To install the m...

Installing adapter cards To install an adapter card: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Unlatch and open the adapter card retainer. 3. Remove the metal cover for the appropriate adapter card slot if you are installing an adapter card. 4. If you are install...

6. Install the adapter card into the appropriate adapter card slot on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 8. Figure 30. Installing an adapter card Chapter 3 . Installing options and replacing hardware 29

7. Connect any adapter card cable to the system board. 8. Latch the adapter card retainer to secure the adapter card. What to do next: • To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4 “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Replacin...

Figure 32. Pressing the latch and removing the adapter card Note: The adapter card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the adapter card a small amount until it is removed from the adapter card slot. 6. To install an adapter card, see “Installing adapter cards...

8. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the microprocessor so that the four screws are aligned with the holes on the system board. 9. Follow this sequence to install the four screws to secure the heat sink and fan assembly: a. Partially tighten screw 1 , then fully tighten screw 2 , and th...

4. Pull the handle of the hard disk drive bracket to remove the hard disk drive. Figure 34. Removing a hard disk drive 5. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket. 6. Install the new hard disk drive into the bracket. See “Installing a hard disk drive in bay 5” on pa...

5. Press the drive latch 1 and slide the optical drive out the front of the chassis. Figure 35. Removing the optical drive 6. Remove the retainer bracket from the drive being replaced and install it on the new drive. Figure 36. Retainer bracket for optical drive 7. Slide the new optical drive into t...

This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive or card reader. To replace the diskette drive or card reader: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 12. 3. Locate the disket...

9. Reinstall the hard disk drive fan bracket if removed. 10. Reinstall the front bezel. 11. Go to Chapter 4 “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Replacing the front panel connector assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Imp...

7. Align the screw holes in the new front panel connector assembly with the holes in the chassis. Install the two screws to secure the assembly. 8. Reconnect all the cables to the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 8. 9. Reinstall the hard disk drive fan bracket if rem...

5. Press the hard disk drive fan assembly bracket latch downwards and pivot the bracket to remove it from the chassis. Figure 41. Removing the hard disk drive fan assembly bracket 6. Disconnect the hard disk drive fan assembly cable from the system board. 7. The hard disk drive fan assembly is attac...

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 ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide , ...

Replacing the internal speaker Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide , g...

8. Reinstall the hard disk drive fan bracket if removed. 9. Reinstall the front bezel. 10. Go to Chapter 4 “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Replacing the keyboard Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety informati...

Figure 46. Mouse connector 2. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 3. Connect the new mouse cable to one of the USB connectors. 4. Go to Chapter 4 “Completing the parts replacement” on page 45. Chapter 3 . Installing options and replacing hardware 43

Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement After completing all parts replacements, replace the computer cover and reconnect cables, includingtelephone lines and power cords. Depending on the parts replaced, you might need to confirm the updatedinformation in the Setup Utility program. Refer to ...

Chapter 5. Security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security lock options areavailable. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a softwarelock that locks the keyboard until a correct password is t...

the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order asecurity cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://support.lenovo.com Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to se...

Appendix A. System memory speed The Intel Xeon microprocessor families compatible with this ThinkStation computer feature an integratedmemory controller, which provides the microprocessor with direct access to the system memory. Becauseof this design, the system memory speed will be determined by a ...

Index A adapter cards 27 installing 27 adapter cards, replacing 30 audio line-in connector 6 audio line-out connector 6 B battery, replacing 22 bay 4 drive, installing 18 C cable lock, security 47 card reader, replacing 35 CMOS, clearing 48 components, accessing system board 13 components, internal ...