Lenovo ThinkCentre M90t Gen 3 Owner's manual

M90t Gen 3
Hardware Maintenance Manual

First Edition (March 2022)
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Contents
About this manua . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
Chapter 1. Important safety
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
General safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Electrical safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety inspecti n guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handling electr static discharge-sensitive
devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Gr unding requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Safety n tices (multi-lingual translati ns) . . . . . . 4
Chapter 2. Important service
information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Strategy f r replacing FRUs . . . . . . . . . . 27
Strategy f r replacing a hard disk drive r a
s lid-state drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Imp rtant n tice f r replacing a system
b ard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
H w t use err r c des . . . . . . . . . . 28
Strategy f r replacing FRUs f r CTO, special-bid,
and standard m dels. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Pr duct definiti n . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
FRU identificati n . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Chapter 3. Product overview . . . . . 29
Fr nt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Chapter 4. Service checkout and
symptom-to-FRU index . . . . . . . . 31
Service check ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Pr blem determinati n tips . . . . . . . . 31
Sympt m-t -FRU index . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Hard disk drive b t err r . . . . . . . . . 32
P wer supply pr blems . . . . . . . . . . 33
Beep sympt ms . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
POST err r c des . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Miscellane us err r c nditi ns . . . . . . . 34
Undetermined pr blems . . . . . . . . . 36
Chapter 5. Diagnostics . . . . . . . . 39
Basic pr cedure f r res lving c mputer
pr blems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
UEFI diagn stic pr gram . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Len v diagn stic t ls . . . . . . . . . . . 40
The Vantage app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Self-help res urces . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Chapter 6. Hardware remova and
insta ation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . . 43
Service t l kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Maj r FRUs and CRUs . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
System b ard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Rem ving and installing hardware . . . . . . . 49
C mputer c ver . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Optical drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Fr nt bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Primary hard disk drives. . . . . . . . . . 52
Optical drive cage . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Sec ndary hard disk drives . . . . . . . . 56
M.2 s lid-state drive and heat sink . . . . . 58
M.2 s lid-state drive bracket . . . . . . . . 60
PCI-Express c nnect r cable . . . . . . . 61
PCI-Express card . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Graphics card fan . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Graphics card h lder . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Graphics card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Mem ry m dule . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
3.5-inch primary hard disk drive cage . . . . 68
P wer supply assembly . . . . . . . . . . 69
C in-cell battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
E-l ck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Heat sink and fan assembly . . . . . . . . 72
Chassis beam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Fr nt I/O bracket, p wer butt n cable, and
card reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Internal speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Wi-Fi card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Fr nt Wi-Fi antenna . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Rear Wi-Fi antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Fr nt fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Rear fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Flexible I/O b ard . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
ThinkCentre LED . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Thermal sens r . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
C ver presence switch bracket and cable . . . 88
Micr pr cess r . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
System b ard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
VRM heat sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Appendix A. Notices and
trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
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About this manua
This manual pr vides service and reference inf rmati n f r ThinkCentre® c mputers listed n the fr nt c ver.
Illustrati ns in this manual might l k different fr m y ur pr duct.
Use this manual al ng with the advanced diagn stic tests t tr ublesh t pr blems.
Important: This manual is intended nly f r trained service technicians wh are familiar with ThinkCentre
c mputers. Use this manual al ng with the advanced diagn stic tests t tr ublesh t pr blems effectively.
Bef re servicing a ThinkCentre c mputer, be sure t read and understand Chapter 1 “Imp rtant safety
inf rmati n” n page 1.
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Chapter 1. Important safety information
Genera safety
F ll w these rules t ensure general safety:
• Observe g d h usekeeping in the area f the machines during and after maintenance.
• When lifting any heavy bject:
1. Ensure y u can stand safely with ut slipping.
2. Distribute the weight f the bject equally between y ur feet.
3. Use a sl w lifting f rce. Never m ve suddenly r twist when y u attempt t lift.
4. Lift by standing r by pushing up with y ur leg muscles; this acti n rem ves the strain fr m the
muscles in y ur back.
Attention: D n t attempt t lift any bjects that weigh m re than 16 kg (35 lb) r bjects that y u
think are t heavy f r y u.
• D n t perf rm any acti n that causes hazards t the cust mer, r that makes the equipment unsafe.
• Bef re y u start the machine, ensure that ther service representatives and the cust mer's pers nnel are
n t in a hazard us p siti n.
• Place rem ved c vers and ther parts in a safe place, away fr m all pers nnel, while y u are servicing the
machine.
• Keep y ur t l case away fr m walk areas s that ther pe ple will n t trip ver it.
• D n t wear l se cl thing that can be trapped in the m ving parts f a machine. Ensure that y ur sleeves
are fastened r r lled up ab ve y ur elb ws. If y ur hair is l ng, fasten it.
• Insert the ends f y ur necktie r scarf inside cl thing r fasten it with a n nc nductive clip, appr ximately
8 centimeters (3 inches) fr m the end.
• D n t wear jewelry, chains, metal-frame eyeglasses, r metal fasteners f r y ur cl thing.
Remember: Metal bjects are g d electrical c nduct rs.
• Wear safety glasses when y u are: hammering, drilling, s ldering, cutting wire, attaching springs, using
s lvents, r w rking in any ther c nditi ns that might be hazard us t y ur eyes.
• After service, reinstall all safety shields, guards, labels, and gr und wires. Replace any safety device that
is w rn r defective.
• Reinstall all c vers c rrectly bef re returning the machine t the cust mer.
CAUTION:
Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from hazardous, moving parts. If you suffer an injury,
seek medica care immediate y.
CAUTION:
Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components
become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer,
disconnect power, and wait approximate y 10 minutes for the components to coo .
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E ectrica safety
CAUTION:
E ectrica current from power, te ephone, and communication cab es can be hazardous. To avoid
persona injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, te ecommunication
systems, networks, and modems before you open the computer covers, un ess instructed otherwise
in the insta ation and configuration procedures.
Observe the f ll wing rules when w rking n electrical equipment.
Important: Use nly appr ved t ls and test equipment. S me hand t ls have handles c vered with a s ft
material that d es n t insulate y u when w rking with live electrical currents. Many cust mers have, near
their equipment, rubber fl r mats that c ntain small c nductive fibers t decrease electr static discharges.
D n t use this type f mat t pr tect y urself fr m electrical sh ck.
• Find the r m emergency p wer- ff (EPO) switch, disc nnecting switch, r electrical utlet. If an electrical
accident ccurs, y u can then perate the switch r unplug the p wer c rd quickly.
• D n t w rk al ne under hazard us c nditi ns r near equipment that has hazard us v ltages.
• Disc nnect all p wer bef re:
– Perf rming a mechanical inspecti n
– W rking near p wer supplies
– Rem ving r installing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)
• Bef re y u start t w rk n the machine, unplug the p wer c rd. If y u cann t unplug it, ask the cust mer
t p wer- ff the wall b x that supplies p wer t the machine and t l ck the wall b x in the ff p siti n.
• If y u need t w rk n a machine that has exp sed electrical circuits, bserve the f ll wing precauti ns:
– Ensure that an ther pers n, familiar with the p wer- ff c ntr ls, is near y u.
Remember: An ther pers n must be there t switch ff the p wer, if necessary.
– Use nly ne hand when w rking with p wered- n electrical equipment; keep the ther hand in y ur
p cket r behind y ur back.
Remember: There must be a c mplete circuit t cause electrical sh ck. By bserving the ab ve rule,
y u may prevent a current fr m passing thr ugh y ur b dy.
– When using a tester, set the c ntr ls c rrectly and use the appr ved pr be leads and access ries f r
that tester.
– Stand n suitable rubber mats ( btained l cally, if necessary) t insulate y u fr m gr unds such as
metal fl r strips and machine frames.
Observe the special safety precauti ns when y u w rk with very high v ltages; these instructi ns are in
the safety secti ns f maintenance inf rmati n. Use extreme care when measuring high v ltages.
• Regularly inspect and maintain y ur electrical hand t ls f r safe perati nal c nditi n.
• D n t use w rn r br ken t ls and testers.
• Never assume that p wer has been disc nnected fr m a circuit. First, check that it has been p wered- ff.
• Always l k carefully f r p ssible hazards in y ur w rk area. Examples f these hazards are m ist fl rs,
n ngr unded p wer extensi n cables, p wer surges, and missing safety gr unds.
• D n t t uch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface f a plastic dental mirr r. The surface is
c nductive; such t uching can cause pers nal injury and machine damage.
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• D n t service the f ll wing parts with the p wer n when they are rem ved fr m their n rmal perating
places in a machine:
– P wer supply units
– Pumps
– Bl wers and fans
– M t r generat rs
and similar units. (This practice ensures c rrect gr unding f the units.)
• If an electrical accident ccurs:
– Use cauti n; d n t bec me a victim y urself.
– Switch ff p wer.
– Send an ther pers n t get medical aid.
Safety inspection guide
The intent f this inspecti n guide is t assist y u in identifying p tentially unsafe c nditi ns n these
pr ducts. Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed t pr tect users
and service pers nnel fr m injury. This guide addresses nly th se items. H wever, g d judgment sh uld
be used t identify p tential safety hazards due t attachment f features r pti ns n t c vered by this
inspecti n guide.
If any unsafe c nditi ns are present, y u must determine h w seri us the apparent hazard c uld be and
whether y u can c ntinue with ut first c rrecting the pr blem.
C nsider these c nditi ns and the safety hazards they present:
• Electrical hazards, especially primary p wer (primary v ltage n the frame can cause seri us r fatal
electrical sh ck).
• Expl sive hazards, such as a damaged CRT face r bulging capacit r
• Mechanical hazards, such as l se r missing hardware
The guide c nsists f a series f steps presented in a checklist. Begin the checks with the p wer ff, and the
p wer c rd disc nnected.
Checklist:
1. Check exteri r c vers f r damage (l se, br ken, r sharp edges).
2. P wer- ff the c mputer. Disc nnect the p wer c rd.
3. Check the p wer c rd f r:
a. A third-wire gr und c nnect r in g d c nditi n. Use a meter t measure third-wire gr und
c ntinuity f r 0.1 hm r less between the external gr und pin and frame gr und.
b. The p wer c rd sh uld be the appr priate type as specified in the parts listings.
c. Insulati n must n t be frayed r w rn.
4. Rem ve the c ver.
5. Check f r any bvi us alterati ns. Use g d judgment as t the safety f any alterati ns.
6. Check inside the unit f r any bvi us unsafe c nditi ns, such as metal filings, c ntaminati n, water r
ther liquids, r signs f fire r sm ke damage.
7. Check f r w rn, frayed, r pinched cables.
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8. Check that the p wer-supply c ver fasteners (screws r rivets) have n t been rem ved r tampered
with.
Hand ing e ectrostatic discharge-sensitive devices
Any c mputer part c ntaining transist rs r integrated circuits (ICs) sh uld be c nsidered sensitive t
electr static discharge (ESD). ESD damage can ccur when there is a difference in charge between bjects.
Pr tect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge s that the machine, the part, the w rk mat, and the
pers n handling the part are all at the same charge.
Notes:
1. Use pr duct-specific ESD pr cedures when they exceed the requirements n ted here.
2. Make sure that the ESD pr tective devices y u use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective.
When handling ESD-sensitive parts:
• Keep the parts in pr tective packages until they are inserted int the pr duct.
• Av id c ntact with ther pe ple while handling the part.
• Wear a gr unded wrist strap against y ur skin t eliminate static n y ur b dy.
• Prevent the part fr m t uching y ur cl thing. M st cl thing is insulative and retains a charge even when
y u are wearing a wrist strap.
• Use the black side f a gr unded w rk mat t pr vide a static-free w rk surface. The mat is especially
useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
• Select a gr unding system, such as th se listed bel w, t pr vide pr tecti n that meets the specific
service requirement.
Note: The use f a gr unding system is desirable but n t required t pr tect against ESD damage.
– Attach the ESD gr und clip t any frame gr und, gr und braid, r green-wire gr und.
– Use an ESD c mm n gr und r reference p int when w rking n a d uble-insulated r battery-
perated system. Y u can use c ax r c nnect r- utside shells n these systems.
– Use the r und gr und-pr ng f the ac plug n ac- perated c mputers.
Grounding requirements
Electrical gr unding f the c mputer is required f r perat r safety and c rrect system functi n. Pr per
gr unding f the electrical utlet can be verified by a certified electrician.
Safety notices (mu ti- ingua trans ations)
The cauti n and danger safety n tices in this secti n are pr vided in the f ll wing languages:
• English
• Arabic
• Brazilian/P rtuguese
• Chinese (simplified)
• Chinese (traditi nal)
• French
• German
• Hebrew
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• Italian
• K rean
• Spanish
DANGER
Electrical current fr m p wer, teleph ne and c mmunicati n cables is hazard us.
To avoid a shock hazard:
• Do not connect or disconnect any cab es or perform insta ation, maintenance, or reconfiguration
of this product during an e ectrica storm.
• Connect a power cords to a proper y wired and grounded e ectrica out et.
• Connect to proper y wired out ets any equipment that wi be attached to this product.
• When possib e, use one hand on y to connect or disconnect signa cab es.
• Never turn on any equipment when there is evidence of fire, water, or structura damage.
• Disconnect the attached power cords, te ecommunications systems, networks, and modems
before you open the device covers, un ess instructed otherwise in the insta ation and configuration
procedures.
• Connect and disconnect cab es as described in the fo owing tab es when insta ing, moving, or
opening covers on this product or attached devices.
To Connect To Disconnect
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, attach all cables t devices.
3. Attach signal cables t c nnect rs.
4. Attach p wer c rds t utlet.
5. Turn device ON.
1. Turn everything OFF.
2. First, rem ve p wer c rds fr m utlet.
3. Rem ve signal cables fr m c nnect rs.
4. Rem ve all cables fr m devices.
CAUTION:
When rep acing the ithium battery, use on y Part Number 45C1566 or an equiva ent type battery
recommended by the manufacturer. If your system has a modu e containing a ithium battery, rep ace
it on y with the same modu e type made by the same manufacturer. The battery contains ithium and
can exp ode if not proper y used, hand ed, or disposed of. Do not:
• Throw or immerse into water
• Heat to more than 100°C (212°F)
• Repair or disassemb e
Dispose of the battery as required by oca ordinances or regu ations.
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CAUTION:
When aser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are
insta ed, note the fo owing:
• Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the aser product cou d resu t in exposure to
hazardous aser radiation. There are no serviceab e parts inside the device.
• Use of contro s or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein
might resu t in hazardous radiation exposure.
DANGER
Some aser products contain an embedded C ass 3A or C ass 3B aser diode. Note the fo owing:
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view direct y with optica
instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam.
≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CAUTION:
Use safe practices when ifting.
CAUTION:
The power contro button on the device and the power switch on the power supp y do not turn off the
e ectrica current supp ied to the device. The device a so might have more than one power cord. To
remove a e ectrica current from the device, ensure that a power cords are disconnected from the
power source.
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
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PERIGO
A c rrente elétrica pr veniente de cab s de alimentaçã , de telef ne e de c municações é perig sa.
Para evitar risc de ch que elétric :
• Nã c necte nem desc necte nenhum cab u execute instalaçã , manutençã u rec nfiguraçã deste
pr dut durante uma tempestade c m rai s.
• C necte t d s s cab s de alimentaçã a t madas elétricas c rretamente instaladas e aterradas.
• T d equipament que f r c nectad a este pr dut deve ser c nectad a t madas c rretamente
instaladas.
• Quand p ssível, utilize apenas uma das mã s para c nectar u desc nectar cab s de sinal.
• Nunca ligue nenhum equipament quand h uver evidência de f g , água u dan s estruturais.
• Antes de abrir tampas de disp sitiv s, desc necte cab s de alimentaçã , sistemas de telec municaçã ,
redes e m dems c nectad s, a men s que especificad de maneira diferente n s pr cediment s de
instalaçã e c nfiguraçã .
• C necte e desc necte s cab s c nf rme descrit na tabela apresentada a seguir a instalar, m ver u
abrir tampas deste pr dut u de disp sitiv s c nectad s.
Para Conectar: Para Desconectar:
1. DESLIGUE Tud .
2. Primeiramente, c necte t d s s cab s a s
disp sitiv s.
3. C necte s cab s de sinal a s c nect res.
4. C necte s cab s de alimentaçã às t madas.
5. LIGUE s disp sitiv s.
1. DESLIGUE Tud .
2. Primeiramente, rem va s cab s de alimentaçã das
t madas.
3. Rem va s cab s de sinal d s c nect res.
4. Rem va t d s s cab s d s disp sitiv s.
CUIDADO:
Ao substituir a bateria de ítio, uti ize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 45C1566 ou um tipo de
bateria equiva ente recomendado pe o Se o seu sistema possui um módu o com uma bateria de ítio,
substitua-o apenas por um módu o do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante. A bateria contém ítio e
pode exp odir se não for uti izada, manuseada ou descartada de maneira correta.
Nã :
• J gue u c l que na água
• Aqueça a mais de 100°C (212°F)
• C nserte nem desm nte
Descarte a bateria c nf rme requerid pelas leis u regulament s l cais.
PRECAUCIÓN:
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Quand pr dut s a laser (c m unidades de CD-ROMs, unidades de DVD-ROM, disp sitiv s de fibra ótica
u transmiss res) estiverem instalad s, bserve seguinte:
• Nã rem va as tampas. A rem çã das tampas de um pr dut a laser p de resultar em exp siçã
prejudicial à radiaçã de laser. Nã existem peças que p dem ser c nsertadas n interi r d disp sitiv .
• A utilizaçã de c ntr les u ajustes u a execuçã de pr cediment s diferentes d s especificad s aqui
p de resultar em exp siçã prejudicial à radiaçã .
PERIGO
Alguns pr dut s a laser c ntêm di d de laser integrad da Classe 3A u da Classe 3B. Observe seguinte:
Radiaçã a laser quand abert . Nã lhe diretamente para feixe a lh nu u c m instrument s óptic s e
evite exp siçã direta a feixe.
≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb)
CUIDADO:
Utilize pr cediment s de segurança para levantar equipament s.
CUIDADO:
O b tã de c ntr le de alimentaçã d disp sitiv e b tã para ligar/desligar da f nte de alimentaçã nã
desligam a c rrente elétrica f rnecida a disp sitiv . O disp sitiv também p de ter mais de um cab de
alimentaçã . Para rem ver t da a c rrente elétrica d disp sitiv , assegure que t d s s cab s de
alimentaçã estejam desc nectad s da f nte de alimentaçã .
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DANGER
Le c urant électrique pr venant de l'alimentati n, du téléph ne et des câbles de transmissi n peut présenter
un danger.
P ur éviter t ut risque de ch c électrique :
• Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune pérati n d'installati n, d'entretien u de rec nfigurati n
de ce pr duit au c urs d'un rage.
• Branchez t us les c rd ns d'alimentati n sur un s cle de prise de c urant c rrectement câblé et mis à la
terre.
• Branchez sur des s cles de prise de c urant c rrectement câblés t ut équipement c nnecté à ce pr duit.
• L rsque cela est p ssible, n'utilisez qu'une seule main p ur c nnecter u déc nnecter les câbles
d'interface.
• Ne mettez jamais un équipement s us tensi n en cas d'incendie u d'in ndati n, u en présence de
d mmages matériels.
• Avant de retirer les carters de l'unité, mettez celle-ci h rs tensi n et déc nnectez ses c rd ns
d'alimentati n, ainsi que les câbles qui la relient aux réseaux, aux systèmes de téléc mmunicati n et aux
m dems (sauf instructi n c ntraire menti nnée dans les pr cédures d'installati n et de c nfigurati n).
• L rsque v us installez, que v us déplacez, u que v us manipulez le présent pr duit u des
périphériques qui lui s nt racc rdés, rep rtez-v us aux instructi ns ci-dess us p ur c nnecter et
déc nnecter les différents c rd ns.
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