Lenovo ThinkCentre M625q 10TG Owner's manual

ThinkCentre M625q User Guide and Hardware
Maintenance Manual
Enery Star Machine Types: 10TF, 10TG, 10TH, 10TJ, 10TK, 10T ,
10UY, 10V0, 10V1, and 10V2

Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the
Important Product Information Guide and Appendix A “Notices” on page 67.
First Edition (July 2018)
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Contents
hapter 1. Overview . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Machine type and model label . . . . . . . . . . 6
hapter 2. Specifications . . . . . . . . 7
hapter 3. omputer locks . . . . . . . 9
Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock . . . . . . 9
hapter 4. Replacing hardware . . . . 11
Before replacing hardware . . . . . . . . . . 11
Knowing FRUs (including CRUs) . . . . . . . . 11
ocating FRUs (including CRUs) . . . . . . . . 13
Replacing the keyboard or wireless keyboard . . . 16
Replacing the mouse or wireless mouse . . . . . 17
Replacing the power adapter . . . . . . . . . 21
Replacing the vertical stand . . . . . . . . . . 24
Replacing the VESA mount bracket . . . . . . . 25
Replacing the power adapter bracket . . . . . . 26
Removing the computer cover . . . . . . . . . 28
Replacing the storage drive for 10TF, 10TG, 10TH, 10TJ,
and 10TK models . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Replacing the storage drive cable for 10TF, 10TG,
10TH, 10TJ, and 10TK models . . . . . . . . . 33
Replacing the system fan for 10TF, 10TG, 10TH,
10TJ, and 10TK models. . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Replacing the heat sink . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Replacing the internal speaker . . . . . . . . . 39
Replacing the Wi-Fi card . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas . . . . . . . . . 45
Replacing the antenna bracket . . . . . . . . . 50
Replacing the coin-cell battery . . . . . . . . . 54
Replacing the bottom cover . . . . . . . . . . 56
Replacing the memory module . . . . . . . . . 58
Replacing the M.2 storage drive . . . . . . . . 59
Replacing the system board and chassis . . . . . 61
Completing the parts replacement . . . . . . . 64
Appendix A. Notices . . . . . . . . . . 67
Appendix B. Trademarks . . . . . . . 69
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hapter 1. Overview
This chapter provides basic information to help you get familiar with your computer.
Front view
Note: Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.
Figure 1. Front view
1 Power indicator 2 Power button
3 Storage drive status indicator 4 Microphone connector
5 Headset connector 6 USB 3.0 connector
7 Always On USB 3.0 connector 8 Illuminated red dot
1 Power indicator
This indicator is on when the computer is on.
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2 Power button
Used to turn on your computer. When you cannot shut down the computer from the operating system, press
and hold the power button for four or more seconds to turn off the computer.
3 Storage drive status indicator
This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use.
4 Microphone connector
Used to connect a microphone to your computer. You can use the microphone to record sounds or interact
with the computer using speech-recognition software.
5 Headset connector
Used to connect a headset or headphones to your computer.
6 USB 3.0 connector
Used to connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or personal
digital assistant (PDA). For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector instead
of a USB 2.0 connector.
7 Always On USB 3.0 connector
Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a
scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). With the power adapter connected, you can charge
the automatically detected device even when the computer is in hibernation mode or turned off.
8 Illuminated red dot
This indicator is on when the computer is on.
Rear view
Note: Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.
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Figure 2. Rear view
1 Optional connector 1 2 Optional connector 2
3 Security-lock slot 4 Wi-Fi antenna slot
5 Ethernet connector 6 USB 2.0 connectors
7 USB 2.0 connector 8 DisplayPort® connector
9 USB 3.0 connector 10 DisplayPort connector
11 Power adapter connector
1 Optional connector 1
Depending on the computer model, the connector might vary.
2 Optional connector 2
Depending on the computer model, the connector might vary.
3 Security-lock slot
Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock.
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4 Wi-Fi antenna slot
Used to install the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable connector that is available only on some models. The rear Wi-Fi
antenna is installed on the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable connector.
5 Ethernet connector
Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access.
6 USB 2.0 connector
Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 2.0 device to a USB
2.0 connector.
7 USB 2.0 connector
Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 2.0 device to a USB
2.0 connector.
8 DisplayPort connector
Used to send audio and video signals from the computer to another audio or video device, such as a high-
performance monitor.
9 USB 3.0 connector
Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB
3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.
10 DisplayPort connector
Used to send audio and video signals from the computer to another audio or video device, such as a high-
performance monitor.
11 Power adapter connector
Used to connect the power adapter to your computer for power supply.
System board
Note: See “Front view” on page 1 and “Rear view” on page 2 for additional component descriptions.
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Figure 3. System board
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1 Serial connector 1 2 Serial connector 2
3 USB 2.0 connector 4 DisplayPort connector
5 System fan connector 6 Coin-cell battery
7 M.2 Wi-Fi card slot 8 Storage drive slot
9 Internal speaker connector 10 M.2 storage drive slot
11 Memory slot
Machine type and model label
The machine type and model label identifies the computer. When you contact enovo for help, the machine
type and model information helps support technicians to identify the computer and provide faster service.
The machine type and model label is attached on the top of the computer as shown.
Figure 4. achine type and model label
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