Chapter 3. General information ..33 Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU index . . 49 Lenovo Welcome....Hard disk drive boot error ..
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Replacing the system board ..Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD ....Replacing the primary hard disk drive ..Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD .
® the front cover. This manual is intended only for trained Service Providers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Note: Be sure to read and understand the Chapter 2 “Safety information” on page 3 before using the information in this manual.
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Lenovo plans to transition to RoHS compliance well before the implementation date and expects its suppliers to be ready to support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005 will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts.
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Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft material that does not insulate you when working with live electrical currents. Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from an electric shock.
Voltage-selection switch Some computers are equipped with a voltage-selection switch located near the power-cord connection point on the computer. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch, ensure that you set the switch to match the voltage available at your electrical outlet. Setting the voltage-selection switch incorrectly can cause permanent damage to the computer.
5. Check for any obvious alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations. 6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings, contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage. 7.
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• French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm.
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CAUTION: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 45C1566 ou um tipo de bateria equivalente recomendado pelo Se o seu sistema possui um módulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas por um módulo do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante. A bateria contém lítio e pode explodir se não for utilizada, manuseada ou descartada de maneira correta.
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CUIDADO: O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar/desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo. O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação.
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DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l'alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un 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 cours d'un orage.
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ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 45C1566), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d'un module contenant une pile au lithium, vous devez le remplacer uniquement par un module identique, produit par le même fabricant.
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L'interrupteur de contrôle d'alimentation de l'unité et l'interrupteur dubloc d'alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl'unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd'alimentation.
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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 Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen.
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ACHTUNG: Bei der Installation von Lasergeräten (wie CD-ROM-Laufwerken, DVD- aufwerken, Einheiten mit Lichtwellenleitertechnik oder Sendern) Folgendes beachten: • Die Abdeckungen nicht entfernen. Durch Entfernen der Abdeckungen des Lasergeräts können gefährliche Laserstrahlungen freigesetzt werden. Das Gerät enthält keine zu wartenden Teile. •...
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. •...
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ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 45C1566 o un tipo di batteria equivalente consigliato dal produttore. Se sul sistema è presente un modulo che contiene una batteria al litio, sostituirlo solo con un tipo di modulo dello stesso tipo della stessa casa di produzione. La batteria contiene litio e può...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENZIONE: Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l'apparecchiatura. ATTENZIONE: Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione.
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PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: • No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. •...
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PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando haya productos láser (como unidades de CD-ROM, unidades de DVD, dispositivos de fibra óptica o transmisores) instalados, tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: • No quite las cubiertas. Si quita las cubiertas del producto láser, podría quedar expuesto a radiación láser peligrosa.
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PRECAUCIÓN: El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo. Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente.
To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start ➙ All Programs ➙ Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools. The following table lists the programs that you can access from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program. To access a program, double-click the corresponding icon.
The Lenovo Solution Center program enables you to troubleshoot and resolve computer problems. It combines diagnostic tests, system information collection, security status, and support information, along with hints and tips for maximum system performance. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 39 for detailed information.
For machine types: 0268, 1730, 1943, 4166, 4169, 5030, 5048, 5069, and 7517. Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.89 inches) Height: 414 mm (16.30 inches) Depth: 442 mm (17.40 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 11 kg (24.25 lb) 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°C (14°F to 140°F) (without package)
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Non-operating: -40°C to 60°C (-40°F to 140°F) Non-operating: -10°C to 60°C (14°F to 140°F) (without package) • Humidity: Operating: 20% to 80% (non-condensing) Non-operating: 20% to 90% (non-condensing) • Altitude: Operating: -50 to 10 000 ft (-15.2 to 3 048 m) Non-operating: -50 to 35 000 ft (-15.2 to 10 668 m) Electrical input •...
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– Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to it failing? – Is this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version – Type and version level •...
3. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
Note: If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running the program, save and print the log files created by the program. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
• Using the cursor movement keys, highlight Run Normal Test or Run Quick Test from the Diagnostics menu and then press Enter. This automatically runs a pre-defined group of tests from each test category. Run Normal Test runs a more extensive set of tests than Run Quick Test does and takes longer to complete.
• Full Erase Hard Drive Quick Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: • Destroys the Master Boot Record (MBR) on the hard disk drive. • Destroys all copies of the FAT Table on all partitions (both the master and backup). •...
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: •...
Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 44. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1.
• Select ATA Drive Setup to enable or disable an internal or external SATA device. 4. Select the desired settings and press Enter. 5. Press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program. See “Exiting the Setup Utility program” on page 47. Selecting a startup device If your computer does not start up from a device such as the disc or hard disk drive as expected, do one of the following to select the startup device you want.
8. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit. Note: When ErP compliance mode is enabled, you can wake up your computer by doing one of the following: • Pressing the power switch •...
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• If you do not want to save the settings, select Exit ➙ Discard Changes and Exit. • If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 to load the default settings. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 000-000-XXX BIOS Test Passed 000-002-XXX BIOS Timeout 1. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 365. 2. System board 000-024-XXX BIOS Addressing test failure 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 000-197-XXX BIOS test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Adapter card 001-038-XXX System Extension failure 2. System board 001-039-XXX System DMI data structure error 1. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 365 2. System board 001-040-XXX System IRQ failure 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-273-XXX System IRQ6 (diskette drive) failure 1. Diskette Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 001-274-XXX System IRQ7 failure 1. Device on IRQ7 2. System board 001-275-XXX System IRQ8 failure 1. Device on IRQ8 2. System board 001-276-XXX System IRQ9 failure 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Video Ram 005-016-XXX Video Simple Pattern test failure 2. Video card, if installed 3. System board 005-024-XXX Video Addressing test failure 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 005-025-XXX Video Checksum Value error 1. Video card, if installed 2.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-2XX-XXX 005-3XX-XXX Video subsystem error 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 006-000-XXX Diskette interface Test Passed No action 006-0XX-XXX Diskette interface error 1. Diskette drive Cable 2. Diskette drive 3. System board 006-195-XXX Diskette interface Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 006-196-XXX Diskette interface test halt, error threshold 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 011-196-XXX Serial port test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 011-197-XXX Serial port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 014-197-XXX Parallel port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-196-XXX USB port test halt, error threshold exceeded 1. Press F3 to review the log file 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 015-197-XXX USB port test warning 1. Make sure the component that is called out is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed No action 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 1. PCI card 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. IDE signal cable 025-02X-XXX 025-03X-XXX 025-04X-XXX IDE Interface failure 2. Check power supply 3. Reseat IDE signal cable 4. IDE device 5. System board 025-195-XXX IDE interface Test aborted by user Information onlyRe-start the test, if necessary 025-196-XXX IDE interface test halt, error threshold 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-196-XXX SCSI interface test halt, error threshold 1. Press F3 to review the log file exceeded 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file 030-197-XXX SCSI interface test warning 1. If a component is called out, make sure it is connected and/or enabled.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 071-00X-XXX 071-01X-XXX 071-02X-XXXAudio port 1. Run Setup error 2. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 365 3. System board 071-03X-XXX Audio port failure 1. Speakers 2. Microphone 3. Audio card, if installed 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called out is 080-197-XXX Game Port interface test warning connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 086-199-XXX Mouse Port interface test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 71 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 365 3. Replace component under function test 089-000-XXX Microprocessor Test Passed No action 089-XXX-XXX Microprocessor failure...
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page 71 unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc” on page 365 3. Replace component under function test 1.
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Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 1. Replace the memory module called out by the test 201-XXX-XXX System Memory error 2. System board No action 202-000-XXX System Cache Test Passed 202-XXX-XXX System Cache error 1. Cache, if removable 2. System board 3. Microprocessor 206-000-XXX Diskette Drive Test Passed No action 206-XXX-XXX Diskette Drive error...
Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action No action 305-000-XXX Monitor DDC Test Passed 305-250-XXX Monitor DDC self test failure 1. Run Setup to enable DDC 2. Cable 3. Monitor 4. Video card 5. System board 415-000-XXXModem Test Passed No action 415-XXX-XXX Modem error Remove the Modem and re-test the system Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST.
POST error codes Each time you power-on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations.
POST Error Message Description/Action Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between Press TAB to show POST screen the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot device.
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Message/Symptom FRU/Action "Insert a Diskette" icon appears with a known-good 1. System Board diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive. 2. Diskette Drive Cable 3. Network Adapter Intensity or color varies from left to right of characters 1. Display and color bars 2.
Undetermined problems If you encounter undetermined problems, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and the power. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapter cards c.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 74 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Hard disk drive activity indicator USB connector (USB port 1) Power indicator...
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 75 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
Locating components Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 76 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 79. Figure 3. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly Hard disk drive Microprocessor PCI card (installed in some models)
Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board part locations” on page 77 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board part locations 4-pin power connector eSATA connector Microprocessor Power fan connector Microprocessor fan connector Front panel connector (for connecting LED indicators and power switch)
Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. When installing or replacing an internal drive, it is important to note the type and size of the drive that you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect the cables to the drive installed.
ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has two standard PCI card slots, one PCI Express x1 card slot, and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot.
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3. At the rear of the computer, press the release button to open the card latch Figure 8. Opening the PCI card latch 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: •...
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Figure 9. Removing a PCI card Notes: a. The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot. b. If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the card retaining latch as shown to disengage the latch.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
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• If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot. Figure 11. Removing a memory module • If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the optical drive.
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• If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive, press the blue release button, and then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer. Figure 14.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the card reader.
Note: The card reader is only available in some models. For new installation, see “Installing the card reader” on page 89. For replacement, see “Replacing the card reader” on page 91. Installing the card reader To install the card reader, do the following: 1.
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7. Slide the card reader with retainer into the card reader drive bay until it snaps into position. Figure 20. Installing the card reader 8. Connect the card reader cable to Front USB connector 2 on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...
Replacing the card reader To replace the card reader, 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.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
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DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
9. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
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2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 79. 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. Locate the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 77. 5.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
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6. Lift the small handle and open the retainer to access the microprocessor Figure 29. Accessing the microprocessor 7. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket. Figure 30. Removing the microprocessor Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when installing the new microprocessor on the system board. c.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
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8. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board. Figure 32. Removing the eight screws that secure the system board 9. Carefully slide the system board so that it can be released from the mounting studs that secure the system board in place.
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1. Release the lever securing the microprocessor retainer and open the retainer to access the microprocessor. 2. Grasp the microprocessor on the sides and lift it straight up and out of the socket. Do not touch the contacts on the microprocessor socket. 3.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the primary hard disk drive.
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9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Note: Depending on your model type, your computer might come with a secondary hard disk drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary hard disk drive.
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9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly.
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5. The rear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by breaking or cutting the rubber mounts and gently pulling the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. Note: The new rear fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached. Figure 43.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
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3. Locate the internal speaker connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 77. 4. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. 5. Push the metal tab on the top of the internal speaker outward and slide the internal speaker upward to completely remove it from the chassis.
6. Position the new internal speaker into the four metal clips and push downward on the internal speaker until it is secured in place. Figure 47. Installing a new internal speaker 7. Connect the internal speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 77.
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9. To update your configuration, refer to Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Information about this will come with the new FRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new FRUs.
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 49 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 116 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 49. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Optical drive eject/close button USB connector (USB port 2) Power switch...
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 50 “Rear connector locations” on page 117 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.
Locating components Figure 51 “Component locations” on page 118 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 121. Figure 51. Component locations Heat sink and fan assembly System fan assembly Microprocessor Internal speaker (installed in some models)
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Figure 52. System board part locations 4-pin power connector eSATA connector Microprocessor Power fan connector Microprocessor fan connector Front panel connector (for connecting LED indicators and power switch) Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) Front USB connector 1 (for connecting USB ports 1 and 2 on the front bezel) Memory slot 2 (DIMM2) Front USB connector 2 (for connecting additional USB...
Locating internal drives Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Internal drives are installed in bays. In this manual, the bays are referred to as bay 1, bay 2, and so on. Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: •...
ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.
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3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the top of the front bezel and pivoting the front bezel outward to remove it from the computer. Figure 55. Removing the front bezel Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs (Machine Types: 0267, 0385, 1981, 4167, 5025, 5032, 5049, 5070, and 7518)
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to access the system board components and drives.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card. Your computer has two standard PCI card slots, one PCI Express x1 card slot, and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot.
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3. Rotate the PCI card retainer to the open position. 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: • If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. •...
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to install or replace the card reader.
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5. Install the new card reader into the card reader bracket. Then install the two screws to secure the card reader to the bracket. 6. Install the card reader bracket to the chassis. Then push the bracket to the left to align the screw hole in the bracket with the corresponding hole in the chassis.
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7. Install the screw to secure the card reader bracket to the chassis. Figure 63. Installing the screw that secures the card reader 8. Pivot the optical drive bay upward and connect the card reader cable to one of the USB connectors on the system board.
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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. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 121. 3.
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9. Install the card reader bracket to the chassis. Then push the bracket to the left to align the screw hole in the bracket with the corresponding hole in the chassis. Figure 66. Installing the card reader ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and configuration information for built-in features.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
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4. Pull on the handle of the hard disk drive bracket as shown and then lift the hard disk drive bracket up from the optical drive bay. Figure 70. Removing the hard disk drive 5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive to completely remove the hard disk drive from the chassis.
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7. To install a new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin , and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Important: Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.
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7. Press the optical drive lock and slide the optical drive out of the rear of the drive bay assembly. Figure 74. Removing the old optical drive 8. Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive. Figure 75.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly.
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4. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board: a. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw b. Partially remove screw , then fully remove screw , and then fully remove screw Note: Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the...
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6. Remove the two screws that secure the heat sink fan duct. Then remove the heat sink fan duct from the failing heat sink and fan assembly. Figure 78. Removing the heat sink fan duct 7. Place the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the corresponding holes in the system board.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
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DANGER Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. CAUTION: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.
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5. Remove the two screws that secure the heat sink fan duct, and then lift the heat sink fan duct out of the chassis. Figure 80. Removing the heat sink fan duct ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Pivot the optical drive upward and disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from power connectors on the system board. Figure 81. Power connectors on the system board Note: You might also need to release the power supply assembly cables from some cable clips or ties that secure the cables to the chassis.
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Then, install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Figure 83. Installing the power supply assembly 10.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor.
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3. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 77. 4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly with the fan duct. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly”...
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b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when installing the new microprocessor on the system board. c.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board.
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4. Remove the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 134. 5. Pivot the optical drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. See “Accessing the system board components and drives” on page 124. 6.
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16. Lower the optical drive bay assembly. See “Accessing the system board components and drives” on page 124. 17. Install the hard disk drive. See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page 134. 18. To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 113. The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan assembly.
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6. The system fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the system fan assembly by cutting the rubber mounts and lifting the system fan assembly out of the chassis. Note: The new system fan assembly will have four new rubber mounts attached. Figure 92.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker.
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6. Remove the screw that secures the cover presence switch (intrusion switch) and remove the cover presence switch from the chassis. Figure 95. Removing the cover presence switch ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Push the internal speaker outward through the hole to disengage it from the two metal tabs on the chassis. Then, slide the internal speaker to the right to remove it from the chassis. Figure 96. Removing the internal speaker 8.
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Figure 97. Installing the new internal speaker 9. Reconnect the internal speaker cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 77. 10. Position the cover presence switch so that the screw hole in the cover presence switch is aligned with the corresponding hole in the chassis.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre User Guide. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre User Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkCentreUserGuides This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB assembly.
4. Pivot the optical drive bay upward and disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board and note the cables routing. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 77. 5. Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly bracket. Then remove the front audio and USB assembly bracket from the chassis.
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8. To update your configuration, see Chapter 6 “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 43. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). Information about this will come with the new FRUs or will come a few days after you receive the new FRUs.
Mechanical FRUs The FRUs listed in the following tables are not illustrated. Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, LX-323 fan duct • MT 0385: all models • MT 4167: all models • MT 5025: all models 03T9509 • MT 5032: all models •...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, LED/switch cable (11L_420mm) • MT 0385: all models • MT 4167: all models • MT 5025: all models 54Y9916 • MT 5032: all models • MT 5049: all models • MT 5070: all models • MT 7518: all models FRU, optical bezel assembly •...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, card reader bezel • MT 0385: all models • MT 4167: all models • MT 5025: all models 03T9600 • MT 5032: all models • MT 5049: all models • MT 5070: all models • MT 7518: all models FRU, second serial port cable 120mm with level shift IC •...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, PS2 cable (170mm) • MT 0385: all models • MT 4167: all models • MT 5025: all models 43N9149 • MT 5032: all models • MT 5049: all models • MT 5070: all models • MT 7518: all models FRU, rear USB cable_R_200mm_LP •...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, daughter card for slim ODD and 2HDD bracket • MT 0385: all models • MT 4167: all models • MT 5025: all models 71Y6841 • MT 5032: all models • MT 5049: all models • MT 5070: all models •...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, universal 2nd HDD bezel • MT 0385: all models • MT 4167: all models • MT 5025: all models 03T9608 • MT 5032: all models • MT 5049: all models • MT 5070: all models •...
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Mechanical FRUs FRU # FRU, mechanical kit • MT 0385: all models • MT 4167: all models • MT 5025: all models 03T9585 • MT 5032: all models • MT 5049: all models • MT 5070: all models • MT 7518: all models FRU, mechanical chassis without front bezel •...
Windows XP Professional 32 FRU # • MT 5049: • MT 5070: • MT 7518: Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD Note: The Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs are available only for models with a valid Microsoft Windows XP Professional certificate of authenticity (COA) affixed to the system. Due to a Microsoft licensing limitation, if a model came with Windows XP Professional preinstalled from the factory, but has either a Windows 7 or Windows Vista COA affixed to the system, that model is eligible only for recovery DVDs that match the operating system specified on the COA.
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 FRU # • MT 5025: • MT 5032: • MT 5049: • MT 5070: • MT 7518: Overall: 0268, 1730, 1943, 4166, 4169, 5030, 5048, 5069, and 7517 The following replaceable components are available for the 0268, 1730, 1943, 4166, 4169, 5030, 5048, 5069, and 7517 machine type models.
Mechanical FRUs The FRUs listed in the following tables are not illustrated. FRUs FRU # Tamdhu IV 9225 front fan (with fan bracket) • MT 1730: all models • MT 1943: all models • MT 4166: all models • MT 4169: all models •...
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FRUs FRU # Cabel-SATA 420mm with 2 latch • MT 1730: all models • MT 1943: all models • MT 4166: all models • MT 4169: all models • MT 5030: all models • MT 5048: all models • MT 7517: all models 54Y9948 Speaker cable_R_9*5_400mm •...
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FRUs FRU # FDD/cardreader cover • MT 1730: all models • MT 1943: all models • MT 4166: all models • MT 4169: all models • MT 5030: all models • MT 5048: all models • MT 7517: all models 45K6262 ODD blank cover assembly •...
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FRUs FRU # eSATA cable FH • MT 1730: all models • MT 1943: all models • MT 4166: all models • MT 4169: all models • MT 5030: all models • MT 5048: all models • MT 7517: all models 41R3308 PS2 cable_R_170mm_knockout (with screw) •...
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FRUs FRU # Shield, 5.25 EMC • MT 1730: all models • MT 1943: all models • MT 4166: all models • MT 4169: all models • MT 5030: all models • MT 5048: all models • MT 7517: all models 41N8080 Side cover •...
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FRUs FRU # USB cover • MT 1730: all models • MT 1943: all models • MT 4166: all models • MT 4169: all models • MT 5030: all models • MT 5048: all models • MT 7517: all models 45K6260 1st ODD cover assembly •...
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FRUs FRU # front bezel with 1st ODD bezel assembly • MT 1730: all models • MT 1943: all models • MT 4166: all models • MT 4169: all models • MT 5030: all models • MT 5048: all models •...
Windows XP Professional 32 FRU # • MT 1943: CTO • MT 4166: • MT 4169: • MT 5030: • MT 5048: • MT 7517: Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD Note: The Windows XP Professional recovery DVDs are available only for models with a valid Microsoft Windows XP Professional certificate of authenticity (COA) affixed to the system.
Windows Vista Business 32 FRU # • MT 1943: CTO • MT 4166: • MT 4169: • MT 5030: • MT 5048: • MT 7517: Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD Note: The Windows Vista recovery DVDs are available only for models with a valid Microsoft Windows Vista certificate of authenticity (COA) affixed to the system.
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Windows Vista Home Basic 32 FRU # Italian • MT 1730: • MT 1943: CTO • MT 4166: • MT 4169: • MT 5030: • MT 5048: • MT 7517: 03T1325 English • MT 1730: • MT 1943: CTO • MT 4166: •...
“Using passwords” on page 43. Operating system password Note: This section applies only to computer models that have an operating system preinstalled from Lenovo. An operating system password is very similar to a power-on password and denies access to the computer by an unauthorized user when the password is activated.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
2. Remove or open the computer cover. For machine types 0268, 1730, 1943, 4166, 4169, 5030, 5048, 5069, and 7517, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 79. For machine types 0267, 0385, 1981, 4167, 5025, 5032, 5049, 5070, and 7518, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 121. 3.
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(flashing) the BIOS updating (flashing) the BIOS rear connectors 75, 117 using rear fan assembly, replacing passwords recovering Setup Utility from a POST and BIOS update failure Setup Utility program recovery Boot-block Recovery removing computer cover removing, reinstalling viewing and changing settings front bezel 80, 122 replacing...
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