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ThinkCentre
Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
MachineTypes 6176, 6179, 7064, 7094, 9349, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9488,
9702, 9708, 9709, 9789, 9851, 9948
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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 53. First Edition (February 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2008. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. 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 de
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Contents Replacing the primary hard disk drive . . . . .28 Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Replacing the secondary hard disk drive . . . .31 Replacing an optical drive . . . . . . . . .34 Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Replacing the diskette drive . . . . . . . . .35 Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . .36 Chapter 2. Overview . . . . . . . . .3 Replacing a PCI adapter . . . . . . . . . .38 Additional information resources . . . . . . .3 Replacing the f
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Figures 1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5 24. Installing the primary hard disk drive and 2. Rear connector locations . . . . . . . .6 bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 3. Component locations . . . . . . . . . .8 25. Removing secondary hard disk drive . . . .32 4. System board parts locations . . . . . . .9 26. Installing the secondary hard disk drive into 5. Removing the computer cover . . . . . .13 bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 6. Removing th
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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 ® onli
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2 Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
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Chapter 2. Overview This guide provides information about replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. This guide contains instructions for installing or replacing the following parts: v Front Bezel v Battery v Power supply v Heat sink v Primary hard disk drive v Secondary hard disk drive v Optical drive v Diskette drive v Memory modules v PCI adapter v Front fan assembly v Rear fan assembly v Keyboard v Mou
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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. Rear connector locations 1 Voltage selection switch 9 Ethernet connector (some models) 2 Power connector 10 USB connectors (2) 3 Standard mouse connector 11 Microphone connector 4 Standard keyboard connector 1
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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 open the computer cover, see “Removing the cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Microprocessor fan and heat 6 PCI adapter connector sink 2 Memory modules (2) 7 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector 3 Battery 8 Cover presence (Intrusion) switch 4 PCI Express x1 adapter 9 Rear fan assembly connector 5 PCI adapter card 10 Power supply 8 Hardware
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Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations 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 a
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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 Guid
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Removing the cover Important Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes 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 and the computer. 2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes po
