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ThinkCentre
Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
MachineTypes 9120, 9127, 9129, 9134, 9136, 9139, 9141, 9143, 9156,
9158, 9171, 9191
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ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
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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 49. First Edition (June 2007) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2007. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to t
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Contents Replacing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . .26 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Replacing an optical drive . . . . . . . . .29 Replacing the diskette drive . . . . . . . . .31 Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . .32 Replacing a PCI adapter . . . . . . . . . .33 Chapter 2. Overview . . . . . . . . .3 Replacing the front fan assembly . . . . . . .36 Additional information resources . . . . . . .3 Replacing the rear
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Figures 1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5 21. Installing the new heat sink . . . . . . .26 2. Connector locations . . . . . . . . . .6 22. Removing the hard disk drive . . . . . .27 3. Component locations . . . . . . . . . .8 23. Installing the hard disk drive into bracket 28 4. Component locations . . . . . . . . . .9 24. Installing the hard disk drive and bracket 29 5. Removing the computer cover . . . . . .12 25. Removing the optical drive . . . . . . .3
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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 this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. If you no longer have a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain one online
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Chapter 2. Overview This guide provides information about replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). This guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step-by-step procedures. ™ Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo . This guide contains instructions for installing and or replacing the following parts: v Battery v Front bezel v Power supply v
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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: v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up aro
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Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer. Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections. Figure 1. Controls and connectors 1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector 2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector C
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Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of 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. Figure 2. Connector locations 1 Power supply diagnostic 10 Ethernet connector LEDs (some models) 2 Voltage selection switch 11 USB connectors (2) (some models) 3 Power connector 12 Microphone connector 4 Standard mouse
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Connector Description Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector. Standard keyboard Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector connector. Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other devices that use a 9-pin serial connector. Parallel connector Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector. USB
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Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the cover” on page 11. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Microprocessor fan and heat 5 PCI adapter connector sink 2 Memory modules 6 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 3 PCI Express x16 graphics 7 Rear fan assembly adapter connector 4 PCI adapter card 8 Power supply 8 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
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Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. Figure 4. Component locations 1 Microprocessor fan connector 14 Front USB connectors (2) 2 Microprocessor and heat sink 15 Battery 3 Memory connector 1 16 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 4 Memory connector 2 17 Serial (COM) connector 5 Memory connector 3 18 PCI adapter connectors (2) 6 Memory connector 4 19 Mono (speaker) connector 7 Cover presence switch connecto
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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Gu
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5. If there are thumbscrews securing the cover, remove them. 6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover, slide the cover to the rear, and then remove the cover. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Removing and replacing the front bezel This section provides instructions on how to remove and replace the front bezel. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 11. 12 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
