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    ThinkCentre Hardw are Installation and Replacement Guide Machine T ypes: 6136, 6139, 6175, 7187, 7345, 7348, 7356, 7359, 7479, 7626, 7629, 7637, 8336, 8338, 8820, and 9961.[...]

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    T hin kC e n tr e Hard w a re In sta ll a ti o n an d Repl ac e m ent Gu i d e[...]

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    Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentr e Safety and Warranty Guide for this pr oduct and “Notices,” on page 35. First Edition (November 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer softwar e, and services have been developed exclusive[...]

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    Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Overview . . . . . . . . .3 Additional information resour ces . . . . . . .3 Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . .4 Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Locating controls and connectors on the fr ont of your computer . . . . . . . . [...]

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    iv Hardwar e Installation and Replacement Guide[...]

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    Figures 1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5 2. Locating the rear connectors . . . . . . .6 3. Locating components . . . . . . . . . .8 4. Locating parts on the system board . . . . .9 5. Opening the computer cover . . . . . . .1 2 6. Installing a memory module . . . . . . .1 3 7. Removing the old battery . . . . . . . .1 3 8. Installing a[...]

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    vi Hardwar e Installation and Replacement Guide[...]

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    Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduc[...]

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    2 Hardwar e Installation and Replacement Guide[...]

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    Chapter 2. Overview This guide provides information about installing and or r eplacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). However , this guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step-by-step procedur es. Note: Use[...]

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    Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed fr om the computer and you are r eady to install the new part. Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts. When you handle parts and other computer compo[...]

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    Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, contr ols, and components of the computer . Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the contr ols and connectors on the front of your computer . Note: Not all computer models have the following controls and conn[...]

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    Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the r ear of your computer . Some connectors on the rear of your computer ar e color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer . 1 VGA (V ideo graphics array) monitor connector 8 Cover-r elease button 2 USB [...]

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    Connector Description USB connector Used to attach a device that requir es a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector , such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner , or a USB printer . If you have mor e than eight USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Et[...]

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    Locating components To open the computer cover , see “Opening the cover” on page 11 . This section shows the location of the various components in your computer . 1 Optical drive 5 Heat sink 2 Front bezel 6 Battery 3 Hard disk drive 7 Memory slots (2) 4 System fan assembly 8 Internal speaker Figur[...]

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    Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboar d) is the main circuit board in your computer . It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system boar d. 1 Micropr ocessor 9 PCI slot 2 Clear CMOS/Recovery jump[...]

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    10 Hardwar e Installation and Replacement Guide[...]

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    Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding or replacing memory , adapter car ds, and drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions th[...]

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    5. Car efully lift and position the computer upside down as shown in 6. 6. Pivot the cover -release button 1 on the r ear of the computer and then raise the cover as shown. Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before opening the computer cover . Installing memory Y our computer has two s[...]

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    3. Insert the notched end 2 of the memory module into the socket 1 . Pr ess the memory module firmly , and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place. Make sure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily . 4. To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on[...]

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    4. Install the new battery . 5. Reconnect all the cables to the system boar d and close the computer cover . See Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 31. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an err or message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery . 6. T urn[...]

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    2. Remove the fr ont bezel by releasing the two tabs and pivoting the bezel forward to r emove completely . 3. Disconnect the fr ont audio and USB assembly cables from the system boar d. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. 4. Note the fr ont audio and USB assembly cables routing and r emove the screw that secures the assembly[...]

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    8. To r einstall the front bezel, align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the bezel inwar d until it snaps into position. 9. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts r eplacement,” on page 31. Replacing the heat sink Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e[...]

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    Replacing the microprocessor Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide that came with your computer . To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide , go to: http://www .lenovo.com/support This section provides instr [...]

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    5. Lift the micr oprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the micr oprocessor . This is important when reinstalling the micr oprocessor on the system boar d. b. Do not dr op anything onto the micropr ocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. 6[...]

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    10. To secur e the micropr ocessor in the socket, close the micropr ocessor retainer and lock it into position with the small handle. 11 . Install the heat sink on the system board. See “Replacing the heat sink” on page 16. 12. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts r eplacement,” on page 31. Replacing the system fan assembly Attention Do n[...]

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    8. Install the two short r ubber mounts in the new system fan assembly as shown in Figure 16. 9. Install the two long r ubber mounts into the rear of the chassis. Push the mounts through the holes of the chassis. If necessary , pull the mounts thr ough the holes from inside the chassis. 10. To install the new system fan assembly into the chassis, a[...]

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    Replacing a hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide that came with your computer . To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide , go to: http://www .lenovo.com/support This section provides instr u[...]

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    7. To install the new har d disk drive into the plastic bracket, flex the bracket and 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 cir cuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 8. Connect the signal and power cables to the r ear of the new hard [...]

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    2. Remove the fr ont bezel by releasing the two tabs and pivoting the bezel forward to r emove completely . 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables fr om the rear of the optical drive. 4. Pr ess the optical drive lock button to remove the optical drive out the fr ont of the computer . 5. Remove the r etainer bracket from the failing drive and ins[...]

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    6. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. 7. Connect the signal and power cables to the drive. 8. To r einstall the front bezel, align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the bezel inwar d until it snaps into position. 9. Go to Chapter 4, “Comple[...]

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    4. Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the socket 1 . Press the memory module firmly , and pivot the memory module until it snaps into place. Make sure that the memory module is firmly fixed in the slot and does not move easily . 5. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts r eplacement,” on page 31. Replacing the ad[...]

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    3. Pr ess inward on the two side tabs and then pivot the system boar d to release it from the chassis. 4. Place the system boar d on a clean and flat surface. 5. Locate the adapter car d slot. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. 6. Rotate the adapter car d retainer to the open position and r emove the adapter card being r epl[...]

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    Replacing the AC power adapter Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide that came with your computer . To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide , go to: http://www .lenovo.com/support This section provides inst[...]

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    Replacing the internal speaker Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide that came with your computer . To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide , go to: http://www .lenovo.com/support This section provides inst[...]

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    Replacing the keyboard Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide that came with your computer . To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide , go to: http://www .lenovo.com/support This section provides instr uction[...]

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    Replacing the mouse Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide that came with your computer . To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and W arranty Guide , go to: http://www .lenovo.com/support This section provides instr uctions o[...]

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    Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement After completing all parts replacements, you need to close the cover and r econnect cables, such as power cords. Depending on the parts r eplaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Using the Setup Utility” in the ThinkCentre User Guide for this p[...]

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    3. Close the computer cover and then pivot the cover -release button on the r ear of the computer to the locked position. 4. If a cover lock is installed, lock the cover . 5. Reconnect the external cables and power cor ds to the computer . See “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6. 6. To update your configuration, see “[...]

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    Chapter 5. Security features To help prevent har dware theft and unauthorized access to your computer , several security lock options are available. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a softwar e lock that locks the keyboard until a correct passwor d is typed in. Make sure that any security cables [...]

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    Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or for gotten passwords, such as a user password. For mor e information about lost or forgotten passwor ds, go to the ThinkV antage ® Productivity Center program. To erase a forgotten passwor d: 1. Open the computer cover . See “Opening t[...]

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    Appendix. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that L[...]

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    vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

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    Part Number: 46R4750 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46R4750[...]