Lenovo ThinkCentre 7096 Manual

ThinkCentre
Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
Machine Types 6177, 7065, 7096, 9351, 9358, 9438, 9481, 9489, 9703,
9784, 9788, 9792, 9853, 9949

ThinkCentre
Hardware Installation and Replacement
Guide

Note
Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide for
this product and “Notices,” on page 39.
First Edition (February 2008)
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Contents
Figures ...............v
Chapter 1. Important safety information 1
Chapter 2. Overview .........3
Additional information resources .......3
Handling static-sensitive devices........3
Locations ...............4
Locating controls and connectors on the front of
your computer.............4
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 5
Locating components ..........7
Locating parts on the system board ......8
Chapter 3. Installing options and
replacing hardware ..........9
Tools required ..............9
Installing external options ..........9
Removing the cover ............9
Accessing system board components and drives ..10
Installing internal options .........12
Installing memory ...........12
Installing PCI adapters .........13
Installing internal drives .........15
Replacing the battery ...........20
Replacing the hard disk drive ........21
Replacing the diskette drive .........23
Replacing an optical drive .........24
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly ....25
Replacing the system fan assembly ......27
Replacing amemory module ........28
Replacing aPCI adapter ..........29
Replacing akeyboard ...........30
Replacing amouse ............30
Chapter 4. Completing the parts
replacement ............33
Obtaining device drivers ..........34
Chapter 5. Security features .....35
Integrated cable lock ...........35
Padlock................36
Password protection ...........36
Erasing alost or forgotten password (clearing
CMOS) ................36
Appendix. Notices ..........39
Television output notice ..........40
Trademarks ..............40
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Figures
1. Controls and connectors.........4
2. Connector locations ..........5
3. Component locations..........7
4. System board parts locations .......8
5. Removing the cover..........10
6. Removing the bezel ..........10
7. Removing the PCI adapter .......11
8. Removing the drive bay assembly .....11
9. Retaining clips ...........12
10. Positioning the memory module .....13
11. Opening the adapter latch .......14
12. Securing the adapter .........14
13. Drive bays .............16
14. Retaining bracket ..........17
15. Installing the drive ..........17
16. Connecting aparallel ATA drive .....18
17. Connecting aserial ATA drive ......18
18. Retaining bracket ..........19
19. Installing the diskette drive .......19
20. Battery removal ...........20
21. Battery installation ..........20
22. Removing the hard disk drive ......21
23. Aligning the pins with the holes in the hard
disk drive .............22
24. Removing the diskette drive .......23
25. Retaining bracket for diskette drive ....23
26. Installing the new diskette drive .....23
27. Removing the optical drive .......24
28. Retaining bracket for optical drive .....24
29. Installing the new optical drive ......24
30. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 25
31. Replacing the screws to the heat sink and fan
assembly .............26
32. Removing the system fan assembly ....27
33. Removing the memory module ......28
34. Installing the memory module ......28
35. Removing the adapter .........29
36. Installing the new adapter .......29
37. Keyboard connectors .........30
38. Mouse connectors ..........31
39. Replacing the cover ..........33
40. Kensington lock location ........35
41. Padlock loop ............36
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Chapter 1. Important safety information
CAUTION:
Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the
related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide
that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading
and understanding the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury
and damage to your product.
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Chapter 2. Overview
This guide is intended to be used by customers who are installing optional features
or replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs).
Note: Use only the parts provided by Lenovo®.
This guide contains instructions for installing or replacing the following parts:
vBattery
vHard disk drive
vDiskette drive
vOptical drive
vHeat sink and fan assembly
vSystem fan assembly
vMemory module
vPCI adapter card
vKeyboard
vMouse
Additional information resources
If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is
available from the World Wide Web.
You can find:
vCRU removal and installation instructions
vCRU removal and installation videos
vPublications
vTroubleshooting information
vParts information
vDownloads and drivers
vLinks to other useful sources of information
vSupport phone list
To access this information, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Handling static-sensitive devices
Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the
defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install
the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage
computer components and parts.
When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to
avoid static-electricity damage:
vLimit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
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vAlways handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle
adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges.
Never touch any exposed circuitry.
vPrevent others from touching the parts and other computer components.
vBefore you replace anew part, touch the static-protective package containing the
part to ametal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the
computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package
and your body.
vWhen possible, remove the new part from the static-protective packaging, and
install it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is
not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in on a
smooth, level surface and place the part on it.
vDo not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.
Locations
This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls
and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing
the cover” on page 9.
Locating controls and connectors on the front of your
computer
Figure 1shows the location of connectors on the front of the computer.
1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector
2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector
Figure 1. Controls and connectors
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Locating connectors on the rear of your computer
Figure 2shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer.
1 Standard mouse connector 9 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
connector
2 Parallel connector 10 Audio line out connector
3 Ethernet connector 11 Microphone connector
4 Audio line in connector 12 USB connectors (2)
5 Power cord connector 13 USB connectors (2)
6 Voltage-selection switch (some
models)
14 VGA monitor connector
7 PCI adapter connectors (2) 15 Serial connector
8 PCI Express 1x adapter connector 16 Standard keyboard connector
Figure 2. Connector locations
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Connector Description
Standard mouse connector Used to attach amouse, trackball, or other pointing device that
uses astandard mouse connector.
Parallel connector Used to attach aparallel printer, parallel scanner, or other
devices that use a25-pin parallel connector.
Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for alocal area network
(LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class Blimits, use
aCategory 5Ethernet cable.
Audio-line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,
such as astereo system. When you attach an external audio
device, acable is connected between the audio line out
connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the
computer.
Audio-line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external
devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with
built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the
audio line in connector on astereo system or other external
recording device.
USB connectors Used to attach adevice that requires aUniversal Serial Bus
(USB) connection, such as aUSB keyboard, USB mouse, USB
scanner or USB printer. If you have more than six USB devices,
you can purchase aUSB hub, which you can use to connect
additional USB devices.
Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other
devices that use a9-pin serial connector.
Standard keyboard
connector
Used to attach akeyboard that uses astandard keyboard
connector.
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Locating components
Figure 3will help you locate the various components in your computer.
1 Fan plenum, fan, and heat sink 7 Battery
2 Microprocessor 8 Power supply
3 Optical drive 9 PCI adapter connector
4 Hard disk drive 10 PCI Express x1 adapter connector
5 Diskette drive 11 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
connector
6 Memory modules (2) 12 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch
Figure 3. Component locations
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Locating parts on the system board
The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit
board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a
variety of devices.
Figure 4shows the locations of parts on the system board.
1 Microprocessor and heat sink 13 Front USB connector
2 Microprocessor fan connector 14 TCM header connector
3 Memory connector 115 Serial (COM) connector
4 Memory connector 216 Internal speaker connector
5 Power connector 17 Front audio connector
6 Diskette drive connector 18 CD_IN connector
7 IDE connector 19 PCI adapter connectors (2)
8 Power fan connector 20 PCI Express x1 adapter connector
9 Serial ATA connectors (4) 21 Battery
10 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 22 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
connector
11 Front panel connector 23 12 Vpower connector
12 Front USB connector 24 System fan connector
Figure 4. System board parts locations
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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To
obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide,go to
http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Note: Use only the parts provided by Lenovo.
Tools required
To install some options in your computer, you might need aflat-blade or Phillips
screwdriver. Additional tools might be needed for certain options. See the
instructions that come with the option.
Installing external options
External speakers, aprinter, or ascanner can be connected to your computer. For
some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making
the physical connection. When adding an external option, see “Locating controls
and connectors on the front of your computer” on page 4and “Locating connectors
on the rear of your computer” on page 5to identify the required connector, and
then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the
connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the
option.
Removing the cover
Important
Turn off your computer and wait 3to 5minutes to let the computer cool
before removing the computer cover.
This section provides instructions on how to remove 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.
2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.
3. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,
input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the
computer.
4. Remove any locking devices such as apadlock that secure the computer cover.
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5. Press the cover-release button on the top of the computer cover, slide the cover
to the rear, and remove it. If your computer has screws to secure the computer
cover, remove the screws, and then remove the cover.
Accessing system board components and drives
You might need to remove the drive bay assembly to access system board
components such as memory, the battery, and CMOS.
To access system board components and the drives:
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.
2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three tabs and pivoting the bezel
outward from the top.
Figure 5. Removing the cover
Figure 6. Removing the bezel
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3. In some models, you might have to remove the PCI adapters to gain access to
system board components.
4. Using the blue handle1,lift and slide the drive bay assembly forward until
the locating studs in the drive bay assembly are aligned with the slots on the
sides of the chassis. Pull upward on the handle to remove the drive bay
assembly completely from the chassis. Depending on what component of the
computer you want to remove, you can either disconnect the cables from the
rear of the drives or leave them connected.
Figure 7. Removing the PCI adapter
Figure 8. Removing the drive bay assembly
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Installing internal options
Important
Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 3before opening the
computer cover.
Installing memory
Your computer has two connectors for installing double data rate 2dual inline
memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) that provide up to amaximum of 4.0 GB of
system memory.
When installing memory modules, the following rules apply:
vUse 1.8 V, 240-pin, double data rate 2synchronous dynamic random access
memory (DDR2 SDRAM).
vUse 512 MB, 1GB, or 2GB memory modules in any combination up to a
maximum of 4.0 GB.
Note: Only DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs can be used.
To install amemory module:
1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.
2. You might have to remove the drive bay assembly to access the memory
connectors. See “Accessing system board components and drives” on page 10.
3. Remove any parts that might prevent access to the memory connectors.
4. Locate the memory connectors. See Figure 4on page 8.
5. Open the retaining clips.
Figure 9. Retaining clips
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