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Lenovo ThinkCentre 6417 Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types 6417, 6418, 6449, 6453...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 4 © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Appendix. Notices ..135 Exiting from the Setup Utility program . . 51 Television output notice . . 136 Trademarks . . 136 Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . 53 © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...
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  • Page 7: Chapter 1. About This Manual

    It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3. This manual includes a complete Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) part number listing for each machine type listed on the cover.

  • Page 8: Important Information About Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus

    FRU part numbers. 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.

  • Page 9: Chapter 2. Safety Information

    After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and ground wires. Replace any safety device that is worn or defective. v Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. Electrical safety © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...
  • Page 10 CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the server/workstation covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

  • Page 11: Safety Inspection Guide

    v Always look carefully for possible hazards in your work area. Examples of these hazards are moist floors, nongrounded power extension cables, power surges, and missing safety grounds. v Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror.

  • Page 12: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    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.

  • Page 13: Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)

    Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: v English v Arabic v Brazilian/Portuguese v Chinese (simplified) v Chinese (traditional) v French v German v Hebrew v Italian v Korean v Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous.
  • Page 14 CAUTION: When replacing the lithium battery, use only Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a module containing a lithium battery, replace it only with the same module type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used, handled, or disposed of.
  • Page 15 CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source.
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  • Page 17 Chapter 2. Safety information...
  • Page 18 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: v Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. v Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas.
  • Page 20 CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 33F8354 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.
  • Page 21 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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  • Page 23 Chapter 2. Safety information...
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  • Page 25 Chapter 2. Safety information...
  • Page 26 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 : v Ne manipulez aucun câble et n’effectuez aucune opération d’installation, d’entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d’un orage. v Branchez tous les cordons d’alimentation sur un socle de prise de courant correctement câblé...
  • Page 27 ATTENTION: Remplacer la pile au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 33F8354), 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.
  • Page 28 ≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) 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. Pour mettre l’unité...
  • Page 29 VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: v Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. v Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen. v Alle angeschlossenen Geräte ebenfalls an Schutzkontaktsteckdosen mit ordnungsgemäß...
  • Page 30 CAUTION: Eine verbrauchte Lithiumbatterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der Teilenummer 33F8354 oder eine gleichwertige, vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Enthält das System ein Modul mit einer Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren.
  • Page 31 ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden.
  • Page 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 33 Chapter 2. Safety information...
  • Page 34 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 35 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: v Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l’installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. v Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
  • Page 36 ATTENZIONE: Quando si sostituisce la batteria al litio, utilizzare solo il Numero parte 33F8354 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.
  • Page 37 ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg 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. Per disattivare l’alimentazione dall’unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione.
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  • Page 39 Chapter 2. Safety information...
  • Page 40 PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: v No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica.
  • Page 41 PRECAUCIÓN: Cuando sustituya una batería de litio, utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 33F8354 u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante. Si su sistema dispone de un módulo que contiene una batería de litio, reemplácelo sólo con el mismo tipo de módulo, del mismo fabricante. La batería contiene litio y puede explotar si no se utiliza, manipula o desecha correctamente.
  • Page 42 ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg PRECAUCIÓN: Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo. 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.

  • Page 43: Chapter 3. General Information

    Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU) removal and installation instructions v Publications v Troubleshooting information v Parts information v Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information To access this information, point your browser to http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 275 mm (10.83 in.) Height: 81 mm (3.19 in.) Depth: 242 mm (9.53 in.) Weight Note: The weight does not include the power supply or any external cables. Minimum configuration as shipped: 3.27 kg (7.2 lbs) Maximum configuration: 3.72 kg (8.2 lbs) Environment...

  • Page 45: Chapter 4. General Checkout

    2. Check the status of the power indicator LED on the AC/DC power adapter. v If the LED is illuminated (on), go to step 7 on page 40. v If the LED is not illuminated (off), go to the next step 3 on page 40. © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...

  • Page 46: Problem Determination Tips

    3. Verify that the power cord is properly connected to an AC power outlet. 4. Verify that you are using a good AC power outlet. Plug another device into the outlet or contact the power company or supplier to verify that the outlet is working correctly .
  • Page 47 Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. Chapter 4. General Checkout...
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  • Page 49: Chapter 5. Diagnostics

    PC-Doctor for Windows PE The PC-Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer. Use PC-Doctor for Windows PE, if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if PC-Doctor for Windows has not been successful in isolating a possible problem.

  • Page 50: Pc-Doctor For Dos

    To create a diagnostic CD image, download a self-starting bootable CD image (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http:// www.lenovo.com/support/. After you download the image, you can create the CD using any CD burning software. If the computer does not have a CD burner or you do not have Internet access, see “Creating diagnostic diskettes.”...

  • Page 51: Running Diagnostics From The Cd Or Diskettes

    7. When prompted, insert a blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the screen. 8. When the operation is complete, remove the diskette and click Quit. 9. Insert another blank, formatted diskette into the diskette drive and continue to follow the instructions on the screen.
  • Page 52 Test results (N/A, PASSED, FAILED, ABORTED) are displayed in the field beside the test description and in the test log. See “Viewing the test log” on page 47. To select one or more tests, use the following procedure. 1. Open the corresponding test category. 2.

  • Page 53: Viewing The Test Log

    The Full Erase Hard Drive provides a DOS utility that performs the following: v Performs all the steps in Quick Erase. v Provides a DOS utility that writes random data to all sectors of the hard drive. v Provides an estimate of time to completion along with a visual representation of completion status.
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  • Page 55: Chapter 6. Using The Setup Utility

    For security reasons, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. Passwords should adhere to the following rules: v Have at least eight characters in length v Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...

  • Page 56: User Password

    v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your previous password User Password When a User Password is set, the computer cannot be used until a valid password is typed from the keyboard.

  • Page 57: Selecting Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence

    Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 49).
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  • Page 59: Chapter 7. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    The drive must be formatted, do the corrupted. following: 1. Attempt to back-up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating systems programs, format the hard disk drive. The drive is defective. Replace the hard disk drive. © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...

  • Page 60: Diagnostic Error Codes

    Diagnostic error codes Refer to the following diagnostic error codes when using the diagnostic tests. See “Running tests” on page 45 for the specific type for information about the Diagnostic programs. In the following index, X can represent any number. Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-000-XXX...

  • Page 61: Flash The System. See "Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Cd-Rom Or

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 000-038-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Updating BIOS Extension failure (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette” on page 132 2. Adapter card 3. System board 000-039-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Updating BIOS DMI data error (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette”...

  • Page 62: Diskette

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-024-XXX System board System Addressing test failure 001-025-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Updating System Checksum Value error (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette” on page 132 2. System board 001-026-XXX 1. Flash the system. See “Updating System FLASH data error (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette”...

  • Page 63: Out Is Connected And/Or Enabled. See

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called System test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.

  • Page 64: Flash The System. See "Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Cd-Rom Or

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 001-275-XXX 1. Device on IRQ8 System IRQ8 failure 2. System board 001-276-XXX 1. Device on IRQ9 System IRQ9 failure 2. System board 001-277-XXX 1. Device on IRQ10 System IRQ10 failure 2. System board 001-278-XXX 1. Device on IRQ11 System IRQ11 failure 2.

  • Page 65: System Board

    Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-010-XXX 1. Video card, if installed 005-011-XXX 2. System board 005-012-XXX 005-013-XXX Video Signal failure 005-016-XXX 1. Video Ram Video Simple Pattern 2. Video card, if installed test failure 3. System board 005-024-XXX 1. Video card, if installed Video Addressing test failure 2.
  • Page 66 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 005-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure Video test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette”...
  • Page 67 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-000-XXX No action USB port Interface Test Passed 015-001-XXX 1. Remove USB device(s) and re-test USB port Presence 2. System board 015-002-XXX 1. Remove USB device(s) and re-test USB port Timeout 2. System board 015-015-XXX 1. Remove USB device(s) and re-test USB port External Loopback failure 2.
  • Page 68 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 015-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure USB port test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette”...
  • Page 69 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 018-250-XXX 1. PCI card PCI Card Services error 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-000-XXX No action PCI Interface Test Passed 020-0XX-XXX 1. PCI card PCI Interface error 2. Riser card, if installed 3. System board 020-195-XXX Information only PCI Test aborted by user...
  • Page 70 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 025-027-XXX 1. IDE signal cable IDE interface Configuration/Setup error 2. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette” on page 132 3. Reseat IDE signal cable 4. IDE device 5. System board 025-02X-XXX 1.
  • Page 71 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 030-027-XXX 1. SCSI signal cable SCSI interface Configuration/Setup error 2. Flash the system. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette” on page 132 3. SCSI device 4. SCSI adapter card, if installed 5. System board 030-03X-XXX 1.
  • Page 72 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 035-196-XXX 1. Press F3 to review the log file RAID interface test halt, error threshold 2. Re-start the test to reset the log file exceeded 035-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called RAID interface test warning out is connected and/or enabled.
  • Page 73 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 071-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Audio port test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 74 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 080-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure Game Port interface test aborted it is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette”...
  • Page 75 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 086-199-XXX 1. See “Undetermined problems” on page Mouse Port interface test failed, cause unknown 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette” on page 132 3. Replace component under function test 089-000-XXX No action Microprocessor Test Passed...
  • Page 76 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 170-197-XXX 1. Make sure the component that is called Voltage Sensor(s) test warning out is connected and/or enabled. See Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page 49 2. Re-run test 3. Replace the component that is called out in warning statement 4.
  • Page 77 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 175-198-XXX 1. If a component is called out, make sure Thermal Sensor(s) test aborted it is connected and/or enabled 2. Flash the system and re-test. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or diskette” on page 132 3.
  • Page 78 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 215-XXX-XXX 1. CD-ROM Drive Cable CD-ROM Drive error 2. Check AC/DC power adapter voltages 3. CD-ROM drive 4. System board 217-000-XXX No action Hard Disk Drive Test Passed 217-25X-XXX 1. Hard Disk Drive Cable 217-26X-XXX 2. Check AC/DC power adapter voltages Hard Disk Drive (IDE) error 3.
  • Page 79 Diagnostic Error Code FRU/Action 415-XXX-XXX Remove the Modem and re-test the system Modem error Chapter 7. Symptom-to-FRU Index...

  • Page 80: Beep Symptoms

    Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom FRU/Action 1, 2, or 3 beeps Reseat the memory modules. If the error persists, replace the memory modules one at a time until the failing module is determined.

  • Page 81: Post Error Codes

    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. v Checks some basic system-board operations v Checks the memory operation v Starts the video operation...
  • Page 82 POST Error Message Description/Action Press TAB to show POST screen Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. Error: Non-System disk or disk error The BIOS was unable to find a suitable boot Replace and press any key when ready device.

  • Page 83: Miscellaneous Error Messages

    Miscellaneous error messages Message/Symptom FRU/Action Changing display colors Display/Monitor Computer will not power-off. See “Checking 1. Power Switch for power problems” on page 39. 2. System Board 3. Riser card, if installed Computer will not PXE from server 1. Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2.

  • Page 84: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Non-system disk or disk error-type message 1. Diskette Drive with a known-good diagnostic diskette. 2. System Board 3. Diskette Drive Cable Other display symptoms not listed above 1. Display (including blank or illegible display) 2. System Board Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use 1.

  • Page 85: Chapter 8. Replacing Frus

    This chapter provides step-by-step instructions for replacing major FRUs. Important Before you replace any FRU, read Chapter 2, “Safety information,” on page 3. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. FRU replacements are to be done by trained service technicians only. © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...

  • Page 86: Locations

    Locations This section provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Connectors on the front of the computer Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections. USB connector USB connector Microphone connector Media card reader Headphone connector...

  • Page 87: Connectors On The Rear Of The Computer

    Connectors on the rear of the computer Cable lock latch Microphone connector AC/DC Power Adapter Audio line out connector connector Monitor connector Audio line in connector USB connectors (4) Express card assembly Ethernet connector RJ11 modem connector Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs...

  • Page 88: Locating Components

    Locating components This section shows the location of the various components in the computer. 1 Front Audio/USB assembly 8 Microprocessor 2 Hard disk drive 9 Heat sink 3 System fan assembly 10 Side cover 4 Optical drive 11 Memory modules 5 AC/DC Power Adapter 12 Internal speaker 6 Express Card assembly...

  • Page 89: System Board Locations

    System board locations Microprocessor and heat sink Modem daughter card (MDC) connector Memory connectors (2) Express card USB connector Thermal sense cable connector Express card PCIe connector Front USB connector Media card reader connector Power switch/LED connector Internal speaker connector Battery Front audio connector SATA IDE connectors (2)

  • Page 90: Opening The Cover

    Opening the cover Important Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before opening the computer cover. This section provides instructions on how to open the computer cover. 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

  • Page 91: Replacing The Cmos Battery

    Replacing the CMOS battery This procedure describes how to remove and replace the CMOS battery. If the CMOS battery fails, the date, time, and configuration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer.

  • Page 92: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Replacing the microprocessor This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2. Locate the microprocessor. See “System board locations” on page 83. 3. Remove the four screws securing the heat sink to the retention module on the system board and lift the heat sink off the system board.
  • Page 93 6. When installing the microprocessor make sure that the small handle is in the vertical position. 7. Holding the new microprocessor 1 with your fingers, remove the protective cover 2 that protects the microprocessor contacts. 8. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the triangle 1 is properly aligned with the socket.
  • Page 94 11. Position the heat sink on the retention module so that the four screws are aligned with the posts on the system board. Tighten the four screws to secure the heat sink to the system board. 12. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 103. Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 95: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the system board This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2. Take note of the location of all cable connections on the system board and disconnect all cables.

  • Page 96: Replacing A Hard Disk Drive

    Replacing a hard disk drive This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. Important When a new hard disk drive is installed, a set of Product Recovery discs might be required. The set of Product Recovery discs enable the contents of the hard disk to be restored to the same state as when the computer was originally shipped from the factory.
  • Page 97 7. To install the new hard disk drive into the plastic bracket 1 , flex the bracket and align the pins on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 2 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 8.

  • Page 98: Replacing An Optical Drive

    Replacing an optical drive This section provides instructions on how to replace an optical drive. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the two tabs and pivoting the bezel forward to remove completely.
  • Page 99 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. Replace the front bezel. 9. Go to “Completing the FRU replacement” on page 103. Chapter 8.

  • Page 100: Replacing A Memory Module

    Replacing a memory module This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2. Locate the memory connector. See “System board locations” on page 83. 3. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips as shown.

  • Page 101: Replacing The Modem

    Replacing the modem This section provides instructions on how to replace the modem. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2. Locate the MDC connector. See “System board locations” on page 83. The modem card 1 will be connected to the MDC connector. 3.
  • Page 102 6. Connect the RJ11 modem cable to the new modem card. 7. Install the new modem card to the MDC connector on the system board by aligning the holes in the modem card with the pins in the system board. 8.

  • Page 103: Replacing The Express Card Assembly

    Replacing the Express card assembly This section provides instructions on how to replace the Express card assembly. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2. Locate the Express card assembly. See “Locating components” on page 82 3.
  • Page 104 6. Install the new Express card assembly into the chassis by aligning the holes in the Express card assembly with the pins in the chassis. 7. Install the four screws to secure the Express card assembly to the chassis. 8. Reconnect the cable to the Express card assembly. 9.

  • Page 105: Replacing The Media Card Reader

    Replacing the Media Card Reader This section provides instructions on how to replace the Media Card Reader. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2. Locate the Media Card Reader. See “Locating components” on page 82 3.
  • Page 106 6. Install the new Media Card Reader into the chassis and align the screw-hole in the Media Card Reader with the hole in the chassis. 7. Install the screw to secure the Media Card Reader to the chassis. 8. Connect the Media Card Reader cable to the system board. 9.

  • Page 107: Replacing The System Fan Assembly

    Replacing the system fan assembly This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan assembly. Note: When you receive your new system fan assembly, you will receive new rubber mounts. 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 84. 2.
  • Page 108 10. To install the new system fan assembly into the chassis, align the open holes in the system fan assembly with the long rubber mounts in the chassis. Pull the rubber mounts through the holes in the system fan assembly until the system fan is in place.

  • Page 109: Completing The Fru Replacement

    Completing the FRU replacement After replacing the parts, you need to close the cover and reconnect cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the part that was replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program.
  • Page 110 4. If a cover lock is installed, lock the cover. 5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See “Connectors on the rear of the computer” on page 81. 6. To update your configuration, see Chapter 6, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 111: Chapter 9. Fru Lists

    Hard disk drive, 1TB 7200rpm SATA (models) 45C5973 System fan (all models) 41R8511 DVD-ROM Drive - 16x/48x - SATA (models 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11A 11Q 11T 11E 11J 41N3325 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G) © Copyright Lenovo 2006, 2007...
  • Page 112 Item # 6417 FRUs FRU# 130W AC/DC Power Adapter (models 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11A 11Q 11T 11E 11J 12U 42T5279 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G ) 120W AC/DC Power Adapter (models) 41A9732 Express card assembly (all models) 41R8521 System board, Mini-ITX AMD Athlon/Sempron (ATI RS690C/SB600) (models 11S 43C2767 11L 11D 11Y 11A 11Q 11T 11E 11J 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G)
  • Page 113 Optical Wheel Mouse (400DPI, USB) models 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11A 11Q 11T 11E 11J 12U 12F 41U3030 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G) 6417 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Speakers (2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5331 BTL external speaker (models) 41A5334 Speaker Power brick - US, Canada, LA low voltage, ASEAN (models 12U 12S)
  • Page 114 6417 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Speaker Power brick - Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, UK, Brunei (models 12G) 89P8573 Speaker Brick - Taiwan (models) 41A4905 Speaker Power brick - India, South Africa (models) 89P8585 Thermal Grease Syringe (models) 91P8835 Modem Daughter Card (MDC 1.5) Kit (models) 39T0495 AC Line Cord for AC/DC Power Adapter - 1.8m/3 wire (models) 42T5089...
  • Page 115 6417 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# US/UK/AP/TH (models 12U 12G 12L ) 45C4863 FR/CF (models 12F) 45C4864 GR (models 12G) 45C4865 IT (models 12G) 45C4867 BR (models 12G) SP/LA (models 12S 12P 12Y 12G ) 45C4866 DK (models 12G) 45C4871 NL (models 12G) 45C4872...
  • Page 116 6417 Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# NL (models) CZ (models) FI (models) PL (models) RU (models) TR (models) HU (models) GK (models) PO (models) CS (models) TW (models) HK (models) KR (models) SL (models) RE (models) 6417 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# US/UK/AP/TH (models) FR/CF (models)
  • Page 117 6417 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# RE (models) Chapter 9. FRU lists...

  • Page 118: Machine Type 6418

    Machine Type 6418 Item # 6418 FRUs FRU# Front audio/USB card and cable (included in Cables kit 41R8510) (all models) (all 41R8510 models) Hard disk drive, 80 GB 7200rpm SATA (models 11U 11F 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11M 40Y9034 11A 11Q 11T 11K 11R 13U 13F ) Hard disk drive, 160 GB 7200rpm SATA (models 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 40Y9035...
  • Page 119 Item # 6418 FRUs FRU# System board, Mini-ITX AMD Athlon/Sempron (ATI RS690C/SB600) (models) 45C7723 Microprocessor, AMD Athlon 64 X2 BE 2400 (models) 43C6165 Microprocessor, AMD Athlon 64 X2 BE 2350 (models 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 43C6166 12G 12M 12A 12Q 12T 12K 12R 12E 12J ) Microprocessor, AMD Sempron LE 1150 AM2, 45W, 65nm, 2.0GHz, 256K L2, G1 43C6169 (models 11U 11F 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11M 11A 11Q 11T 11K 11R 13U 13F )
  • Page 120 41U3030 11T 11K 11R 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M 12A 12Q 12T 12K 12R 12E 12J 13U 13F ) 6418 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Speakers (2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5331 BTL external speaker (models) 41A5334 Speaker Power brick - US, Canada, LA low voltage, ASEAN (models 13U 11U 12U 11S 12S...
  • Page 121 6418 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Speaker Power brick - ANZ (models 11A 12A) 89P8579 Speaker Brick - Korea (models 11K 12K) 41A4903 Speaker Power brick - Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, UK, Brunei (models 11G 12G) 89P8573 Speaker Brick - Taiwan (models) 41A4905 Speaker Power brick - India, South Africa (models) 89P8585...
  • Page 122 6418 Power Cords FRU# Power cord (optional) - Korea (models 11K 12K 11R 12R) 42T5162 Power cord - India (models 11Q 12Q) 42T5083 Power cord (optional) - India (models 11Q 12Q) 42T5168 6418 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# US/UK/AP/TH (models 13U) 45C4863 FR/CF (models 13F) 45C4864...
  • Page 123 6418 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# Italian (models 11G 12G) 45C4841 Japan (models 12J) 45C4842 Norwegian (models 11G 12G) 45C4843 Swedish (models 11G 12G) 45C4844 Danish (models 11G 12G) 45C4845 Dutch (models 11G 12G) 45C4846 Czech (models 11G 12G) 45C4847 Finnish (models 11G 12G) 45C4848...

  • Page 124: Machine Type 6449

    Machine Type 6449 Item # 6449 FRUs FRU# Front audio/USB card and cable (included in Cables kit 41R8510) (all models) (all 41R8510 models) Hard disk drive, 80 GB 7200rpm SATA (models 11U 11F 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11M 40Y9034 11A 11Q 11T 11K 11R 13S 13L 13D 13Y 13G ) Hard disk drive, 160 GB 7200rpm SATA (models 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 40Y9035...
  • Page 125 Item # 6449 FRUs FRU# System board, Mini-ITX AMD Athlon/Sempron (ATI RS690C/SB600) (models) 45C7723 Microprocessor, AMD Athlon 64 X2 BE 2400 AM2, 45W, 65nm; 2.3GHz, 1MB L2, 43C6165 2GHz HTB, G2 (models) Microprocessor, AMD Athlon 64 X2 BE 2350 (models 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 43C6166 12G 12M 12A 12Q 12T 12K 12R 12E 12J 13L 13D 13S 13Y 13G ) Microprocessor, AMD Sempron LE 1150 AM2, 45W, 65nm, 2.0GHz, 256K L2, G1...
  • Page 126 11T 11K 11R 12U 12F 12S 12L 12D 12Y 12G 12M 12A 12Q 12T 12K 12R 12E 12J 13L 13D 13S 13Y 13G ) 6449 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Speakers (2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5331 BTL external speaker (models) 41A5334...
  • Page 127 6449 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Speaker Power brick - China, Thailand (models) 89P8581 Speaker Power brick - Japan (models) 89P8577 Speaker Power brick - Brazil (models) 89P8583 Speaker Power brick - Argentina (models) 41A4901 Speaker Power brick - ANZ (models 11A 12A) 89P8579 Speaker Brick - Korea (models 11K 12K) 41A4903...
  • Page 128 6449 Power Cords FRU# Power cord (optional) - China (PRC) (models) 42T5150 Power cord - Taiwan (models) 42T5071 Power cord (optional) - Taiwan (models) 42T5156 Power cord - Korea (models 11K 12K 11R 12R) 42T5077 Power cord (optional) - Korea (models 11K 12K 11R 12R) 42T5162 Power cord - India (models 11Q 12Q) 42T5083...
  • Page 129 6449 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# Russian/English (models 11G 12G) 45C4837 French (models 11F 11G 12F 12G) 45C4838 German (models 11G 12G) 45C4839 Spanish (models 11G 12G) 45C4840 Italian (models 11G 12G) 45C4841 Japan (models 12J) 45C4842 Norwegian (models 11G 12G) 45C4843 Swedish (models 11G 12G) 45C4844...

  • Page 130: Machine Type 6453

    Machine Type 6453 Item # 6453 FRUs FRU# Front audio/USB card and cable (included in Cables kit 41R8510) (all models) 41R8510 Hard disk drive, 80 GB 7200rpm SATA (models 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11A 11Q 11T 40Y9034 11E 11J ) Hard disk drive, 1TB 7200rpm SATA (models) 45C5973 System fan (all models)
  • Page 131 Item # 6453 FRUs FRU# Heat sink Athlon/Sempron (all models) 41R8514 Chassis Kit (includes chassis assembly, Think-skin assembly cover, optical disk 41R8509 drive blank panel, Think bezel for Media Card Reader) (all models) Memory module, 512MB DDR2 PC2-5300 (667MHz) SoDIMM (models 11S 11L 11D 43C3814 11Y 11G 11A 11Q 11T 11E 11J ) Internal speaker (all models)
  • Page 132 Optical Wheel Mouse (400DPI, USB) models 11S 11L 11D 11Y 11G 11A 11Q 11T 11E 11J) 41U3030 6453 Adapters and miscellaneous FRUs FRU# Speakers (2-piece) Lenovo Logo (models) 41A5331 BTL external speaker (models) 41A5334 Speaker Power brick - US, Canada, LA low voltage, ASEAN (models 12S)
  • Page 133 6453 Power Cords FRU# Power cord (optional) - Japan (models 11E 11J) 42T5096 Power cord - Argentina (models) 42T5017 Power cord (optional) - Argentina (models) 42T5102 Power cord - Brazil (models 11P) 42T5174 Power cord (optional) - Brazil (models 11P) 42T5177 Power cord - Europe (Germany) (models) 42T5029...
  • Page 134 6453 Windows XP Pro Recovery CDs FRU# HE (models ) 45C4875 FI (models ) 45C4874 NO (models ) 45C4869 PL (models ) 45C4876 PO (models ) 45C4880 RU (models ) 45C4877 RE (models ) HU (models ) CZ (models ) 45C4873 TR (models ) 45C4878...
  • Page 135 6453 Vista Business 32 Recovery DVDs FRU# Hong Kong (models) 45C4856 Korea (models 11K 12K) 45C4857 Slovenian (models ) 45C4858 Romanian (models ) 45C4859 Portuguese (models ) 45C4860 Serbian (models) 45C4861 Slovakian (models ) 45C4862 Chapter 9. FRU lists...
  • Page 136 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 137: Chapter 10. Additional Service Information

    – Start the Setup Utility. – Select System Information on the Main setup screen. v Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Updating (flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or...

  • Page 138: Updating (Flashing) Bios From A Cd-Rom Or Diskette

    This section describes how to update (flash) the BIOS using a CD-ROM or diskette. system program updates are available at http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. 1. To update (flash) the BIOS: v If using a CD-ROM, make sure the computer is turned on. Insert the system program update (flash) CD-ROM into the optical drive.

  • Page 139: Power Management

    Power management Power management reduces the power consumption of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply, processor, hard disk drives, and some monitors. Automatic configuration and power interface (ACPI) BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system, the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management (APM) BIOS mode is ignored.
  • Page 140 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 141: Appendix. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.

  • Page 142: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo ThinkCentre PS/2...
  • Page 144 Part Number: 43C6257 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 43C6257...

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