Many customers have, near their equipment, rubber floor mats that contain small conductive fibers to decrease electrostatic discharges. Do not use this type of mat to protect yourself from electrical shock. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Find the room emergency power-off (EPO) switch, disconnecting switch, or electrical outlet. If an electrical accident occurs, you can then operate the switch or unplug the power cord quickly. • Do not work alone under hazardous conditions or near equipment that has hazardous voltages. •...
2. Make sure that the ESD protective devices you use have been certified (ISO 9000) as fully effective. When handling ESD-sensitive parts: • Keep the parts in protective packages until they are inserted into the product. • Avoid contact with other people while handling the part. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Wear a grounded wrist strap against your skin to eliminate static on your body. • Prevent the part from touching your clothing. Most clothing is insulative and retains a charge even when you are wearing a wrist strap. • Use the black side of a grounded work mat to provide a static-free work surface. The mat is especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices.
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Some laser products contain an embedded Class 3A or Class 3B laser diode. Note the following: Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam, do not view directly with optical instruments, and avoid direct exposure to the beam. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) CAUTION: Use safe practices when lifting. CAUTION: The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device. The device also might have more than one power cord.
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Chapter 1 Read this first: Important safety information...
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• Não remova as tampas. A remoção das tampas de um produto a laser pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à radiação de laser. Não existem peças que podem ser consertadas no interior do dispositivo. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• A utilização de controles ou ajustes ou a execução de procedimentos diferentes dos especificados aqui pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à radiação. PERIGO Alguns produtos a laser contêm diodo de laser integrado da Classe 3A ou da Classe 3B. Observe o seguinte: Radiação a laser quando aberto.
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DANGER Le courant électrique provenant de l'alimentation, du téléphone et des câbles de transmission peut présenter un danger. Pour éviter tout risque de choc électrique : • Ne manipulez aucun câble et n'effectuez aucune opération d'installation, d'entretien ou de reconfiguration de ce produit au cours d'un orage.
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L'interrupteur de contrôle d'alimentation de l'unité et l'interrupteur dubloc d'alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl'unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé de plusieurs cordonsd'alimentation. Pour mettre l'unité hors tension, vous devez déconnectertous les cordons de la source d'alimentation. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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VORSICHT An Netz-, Telefon- und Datenleitungen können gefährliche Spannungen anliegen. Aus Sicherheitsgründen: • Bei Gewitter an diesem Gerät keine Kabel anschließen oder lösen. Ferner keine Installations-, Wartungs- oder Rekonfigurationsarbeiten durchführen. • Gerät nur an eine Schutzkontaktsteckdose mit ordnungsgemäß geerdetem Schutzkontakt anschließen.
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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: • Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. •...
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Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. • Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y los módems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique lo contrario en los procedimientos de instalación y configuración.
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Headphone connector Connect the headphone to your computer through the headphone connector. SD card slot Insert a secure digital (SD) card into the slot so that the data on the card can be accessed and read. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Rear view Figure 2. Rear view Ethernet connector Security-lock slot Padlock loop Cable-lock slots (2) Audio line-in connector Serial connector (some models) PCI/PCI-Express card area (different cards provide Audio line-out connector different connectors) Microphone connector USB 3.0 connectors (4) USB 2.0 connectors (2) PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector Power-cord connector...
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Connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB keyboard, mouse, storage drive, or printer, to this connector. PS/2 keyboard connector Attach a Personal System/2 (PS/2) keyboard to the PS/2 keyboard connector. PS/2 mouse connector Attach a PS/2 mouse, a trackball, or other pointing devices that use a PS/2 mouse connector. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Power-cord connector Connect the power cord to your computer for power supply. Computer components Notes: • Depending on the model, your computer might look slightly different from the illustration. • To remove the computer cover, see “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95.
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Figure 4. Major FRUs and CRUs The following table lists the major FRUs shown in Figure 4 “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 32 and identifies which FRUs are also self-service CRUs or optional-service CRUs. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Wi-Fi adapter card (some models) Rear Wi-Fi antenna (some models) PCI-Express card (some models) Heat sink and fan assembly Power supply assembly Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (some models) Rear fan assembly Lenovo factory recovery USB key Chapter 2 Product overview...
USB 2.0 connectors (for connecting the front USB 2.0 connector, card reader connector, or Bluetooth connector) Front fan connector Clear CMOS /Recovery jumper SAS/SATA drive LED connector SATA connectors eSATA connector Front USB 3.0 connector (for connecting USB connectors on the front panel) ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
USB 2.0 connector (for connecting the Wi-Fi Front bezel connector (for connecting LED indicators connector or 29–in-1 card reader connector) and the power button) Serial (COM) connector Thunderbolt™ connector Internal-speaker connector Seven-segment display connector Front audio connector PCI Express x4 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot PCI Express x8 card slot PCI Express x16 card slot (graphics card available...
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Primary storage drive bay (with a hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or hybrid drive installed in some models) PCI Express card slots (with PCI Express solid-state drives or other PCI cards installed in some models) ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service. The following is a sample of the machine type and model label.
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• Display connectors (DisplayPort connector, DVI connector, and Mini DisplayPort connector) (vary by graphics card) • eSATA connector (available on some models) • Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineer (IEEE) 1394 connector (available on some models) • PS/2 keyboard connector •...
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Your computer is preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows 10 operating system. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system provider.
Accessing a program on your computer Note: For Windows 7, depending on your computer model, some of the Lenovo programs might be ready to be installed, so you must install them manually. Then, you can access and use these programs.
An introduction to Lenovo programs This section provides information about the major Lenovo programs available on your operating system. Note: Depending on your computer model, some of the following programs might not be available.
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Lenovo ID The Lenovo ID program enables you to create and manage your Lenovo ID. With a Lenovo ID, you can connect to everything Lenovo through a single (Windows 10) account. Use your Lenovo ID for quick and simple authentication and then enjoy the various services provided by Lenovo.
When you register your computer with Lenovo, you enter required information into a Lenovo database. The information enables Lenovo to contact you when there is a recall or other severe problem and provide quicker service when you call Lenovo for help. In addition, some locations offer extended privileges and services to registered users.
Select or turn on Use AutoPlay for all media and devices. 2. Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive that supports recording. The AutoPlay window opens. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
® • Burn a disc using Windows Media Player. 1. Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive that supports recording. 2. Open Windows Media Player. See “Accessing a program on your computer” on page 41. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. •...
2. Click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar. Then, click Add a Device and follow the instructions on the screen. Note: If the Bluetooth icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area, add the icon to the notification area. See the Windows help system. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Accessibility information Lenovo is committed to providing users who have hearing, vision, and mobility limitations with greater access to information and technology. This section provides information about the ways these users can get the most out of their computer experience. You also can get the most up-to-date accessibility information from the following Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/accessibility...
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Ease of Access Center Ease of Access Center on the Windows operating system enables users to configure their computers to suit their physical and cognitive needs. To use Ease of Access Center, do the following: 1. Click the Start button to open the Start menu. 2.
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– Change the size of the items on the desktop or a window. Note: This function might not work on some windows. If your mouse has a wheel, press and hold Ctrl, and then scroll the wheel to change the item size. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Then, you can type a message on your computer and send it to the telephone. Documentation in accessible formats Lenovo provides electronic documentation in accessible formats, such as properly tagged PDF files or HyperText Markup Language (HTML) files. Lenovo electronic documentation is developed to ensure that visually impaired users can read the documentation through a screen reader.
The cause of a problem might be change in hardware, change in software, or any other actions that might have taken place. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determines the cause of a problem. • Create Product Recovery discs. See “Recovery information” on page 84 for more information about using Product Recovery discs to restore the hard disk drive to the factory-default settings.
If the local electrical outlet style is different from the type you are currently using, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center to purchase either an electrical plug adapter or a new power cord. For a list of Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. If you cannot find the support telephone number for your country or region, contact your Lenovo reseller.
Locking the computer cover helps prevent unauthorized people from gaining access to the inside of your computer. Your computer comes with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 8. Installing a padlock ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 9.
Yes in the window displayed, and press Enter. Using passwords and Windows accounts You can use BIOS passwords and Windows accounts to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. • To use BIOS passwords, see “Using BIOS passwords” on page 65. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• For Windows 7: Use the Fingerprint Manager Pro or ThinkVantage Fingerprint Software program provided by Lenovo. To open the program, see “Accessing a program on your computer” on page 41. For more information about using the program, refer to the help system of the program.
Your computer is preinstalled with an antivirus program to help you guard against, detect, and eliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your computer with a free 30-day subscription. After 30 days, you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus software updates.
Yes in the window displayed, and press Enter. Enabling or disabling the ErP LPS compliance mode Lenovo computers meet the eco-design requirements of the ErP Lot 3 regulation. For more information, go http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration You can enable the ErP LPS compliance mode in the Setup Utility program to reduce the consumption of electricity when your computer is off or in sleep mode.
• Enable the Wake Up on Alarm feature to make your computer wake up at a set time. See “Enabling or disabling the automatic power-on of your computer” on page 64. • Enable the After Power Loss feature to make your computer wake up when the power supply resumes after a sudden loss of electricity.
4. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to set, change, or delete a password. Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations” on page 66. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. To save settings and exit the Setup Utility program, press F10 or Fn+F10 (depending on the keyboard), select Yes in the window displayed, and press Enter. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section provides instructions on how to erase lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password. To erase a lost or forgotten password, do the following: 1.
2. On the Main page, view the information in BIOS Revision Level on the right pane. • Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available – Lenovo Support Web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ – Lenovo Customer Support Center – Levels 1 and 2 Support...
To update the BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. To update the BIOS from your operating system, download the flash BIOS update driver according to your operating system version. To update the BIOS from a flash update disc, download the ISO image version (used to create a flash update disc).
• “Deleting RAID volumes using the Intel RSTe configuration utility” on page 71 • “Resetting hard disk drives to non-RAID” on page 72 Entering the Intel RSTe configuration utility This section provides instructions on how to enter the Intel RSTe configuration utility. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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During the computer startup, follow the instructions on the screen. Press Ctrl+I to enter the Intel RSTe configuration utility. The following four options are displayed after you enter the Intel RSTe configuration utility: 1. Create RAID Volume 2. Delete RAID Volume 3.
– A RAID Level 00 hard disk drive group consisting of two or four hard disk drives – Supported strip size: 8 KB to 1 MB – Better performance without fault tolerance • RAID Level 1 - Mirrored disk array ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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– A RAID Level 1 hard disk drive group consisting of two or four hard disk drives – Improved read performance and 100% redundancy • RAID Level 10 - A combination of RAID Level 0 and RAID Level 1 – A RAID Level 10 hard disk drive group consisting of four hard disk drives –...
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3. Select Make Global HSP or Make Dedicated HSP, and then click Go. The main screen of the LSI MegaRAID BIOS configuration utility is displayed. The hard disk drive you selected is listed as a hot-spare hard disk drive in the right pane. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
5. Recover your operating system. Refer to “Recovery information” on page 84. 6. If none of these actions solve your problem, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. For a list of Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone. For more information about help, service, and technical assistance, refer to Chapter 10 “Getting information, help, and...
• Click the volume icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar. Then, click the speaker icon on top of the volume control. Click the Levels tab and ensure that the Balance settings are set correctly. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Note: If the volume icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area, add the icon to the notification area. Refer to the Windows help system. CD or DVD problems A CD or DVD does not work. Solutions: • Ensure that the power cable and signal cable are securely connected to the drive. •...
Note: In rare cases, the storage drive with the operating system might get corrupted or damaged. If this problem occurs, replace the storage drive. Refer to Chapter 9 “Installing or replacing hardware” on page 95. Ethernet LAN problems The computer cannot connect to an Ethernet LAN. Solutions: ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Connect the cable from the Ethernet connector to the RJ45 connector of the hub. • Enable the Ethernet LAN feature in the Setup Utility program. Refer to “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 63. • Enable the Ethernet LAN adapter. 1.
4. If you are using the Headset profile, select Bluetooth Hands-free Audio, and then click Set Default. If you are using the AV profile, select Stereo Audio, and then click Set Default. 5. Click OK. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Performance problems Excessive fragmented files exist on the storage drives. Solution: Use the Windows disk defragmentation or disk optimization feature to clean up the files. Note: Depending on the volume of the storage drives and amount of data stored on the storage drives, the disk-defragmentation process might take up to several hours.
The Windows 7 operating system cannot be installed from an external optical drive or an external USB device. Solution: Go to https://support.lenovo.com/us/en/documents/ht104142 for more information. Software and driver problems For some programs, dates cannot be sorted in correct order. Solution:...
If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running Lenovo Solution Center, save and print the log files created by the program. You might need the log files when you speak to a Lenovo technical support representative.
• Use the Rescue and Recovery program to restore the storage drive from a backup, or restore the C drive to the factory-default settings. Notes: – Depending on your computer model, the Rescue and Recovery program might not be available unless you installed it manually earlier. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
67. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution. • Use the recovery disc set provided by Lenovo to restore the entire storage drive to the factory-default settings. – If your computer comes with the recovery disc set, follow the instructions shipped with the disc set.
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Note: To create a recovery medium, refer to “Good maintenance practices” on page 54. • Use the recovery USB key provided by Lenovo to restore the entire storage drive to the factory-default settings. – If your computer comes with the recovery USB key, follow the instructions shipped with the USB key.
The start-up drive is not in the boot sequence in Check the configuration and ensure that the start-up drive configuration. is in the boot sequence. No operating system installed on the boot drive. Install an operating system on the boot drive. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Error FRU/Action The boot sector on the startup drive is corrupted. The drive must be formatted. Do the following: 1. Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard disk drive. 2. Using the operating system programs, format the hard disk drive.
Suggest to remove some ROM are insufficient. add-on cards, or change to UEFI mode in BIOS setup. If the legacy option ROM is insufficient, remove some add-in cards. For the system that supports UEFI, ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
set UEFI as the first priority or disable CSM in BIOS setup. 8999 This error message is displayed Not enough PCIe/PCI MMIO resources. Currently only one video when the PCIe/PCI MMIO (memory card is enabled. Remove some PCIe mapped input/output) resources are cards, or enter BIOS Setup and insufficient.
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1. External Device Self-Test OK? connector) 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board 1. Keyboard Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 2. Keyboard Cable 3. System Board ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Undetermined problems This section provides instructions on how to find out the failing devices or adapters. 1. Turn off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b.
• When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option. • In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
Front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2.
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8. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 97. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
PCI card Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1. Your computer has one PCI Express x4 card slot, one PCI Express x8 card slot, and two PCI Express x16 card slots (graphics card available on some models).
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5. Install the new card into the appropriate slot on the system board. See “Parts on the system board” on page 34. Note: If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card, ensure that the memory-slot retaining clips are closed before you install the card to avoid any interference during the installation. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card. Figure 18. Installing a PCI card What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174. Full-length PCI Express card Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information”...
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Figure 19. Opening the PCI card latch 4. Pivot the tab on the front fan assembly outward to open the latch inside. Figure 20. Opening the latch on the front fan assembly ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot. Notes: • The card fits tightly into the slot. If necessary, alternately move each side of the card a small amount until the card is removed from the slot. •...
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Figure 23. Installing a full-length PCI Express card 8. Pivot the tab on the front fan assembly inward to close the latch inside. Figure 24. Closing the latch on the front fan assembly ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
9. Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the full-length PCI Express card. Figure 25. Pivoting the card latch What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174. M.2 solid-state drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information”...
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M.2 solid-state drive. Then, gently pull the M.2 solid-state drive out of the M.2 slot. Figure 27. Removing the M.2 solid-state drive • If you are installing an M.2 solid-state drive, pull outward the handle of the retention latch in the M.2 solid-state drive adapter. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Ensure that a thermal pad is placed in position on the M.2 solid-state drive adapter. Figure 28. Installing the thermal pad 5. Insert the new M.2 solid-state drive into the M.2 slot. Then, insert the plug of the retention latch into the hole to secure the new drive.
• Use 8 GB ECC UDIMMs up to a maximum of 32 GB. • Use 8 GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB ECC RDIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 128 GB system memory. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Install memory modules in the numerical order as shown. The numbers 1, 2, 3, and 4 indicate the installation sequence. Figure 31. Memory module installation–order To install or replace a memory module, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2.
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Figure 32. Removing a memory module • If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clips of the memory slot into which you want to install the memory module. Figure 33. Opening the retaining clips ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Position the new memory module over the memory slot. Ensure that the notch on the memory module is aligned with the key in the slot. Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips completely close. Figure 34.
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Disconnect cables from the rear of the optical drive, press the release button , and then slide the optical drive out of the chassis. Figure 36. Removing the optical drive b. Remove the optical drive retainer from the left side of the optical drive. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Install the optical drive retainer onto the left side of the new optical drive. Figure 37. Installing the optical drive retainer 5. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay from the front of the computer until the optical drive snaps into position.
3. Press the pit on the bracket cover, and then grasp the tilted cover to pull the bracket out of the front-access storage enclosure. Figure 41. Removing the hard disk drive from the front-access storage enclosure ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Flex both sides of the bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. Figure 42. Removing the hard disk drive from the bracket 5. Flex both sides of the bracket and align pins on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the new hard disk drive.
1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1. To install or replace a slim optical drive in the optical/storage combination enclosure, do the following: 1. Slide the enclosure out of the chassis. See “Optical drive” on page 111. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. If you are replacing an old slim optical drive, press the clip through the hole in the top of the enclosure as shown and push forward the slim optical drive. Then, slide the slim optical drive out of the enclosure. Figure 45.
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Slide the hard disk drive out of the rear of the enclosure. Figure 48. Removing the hard disk drive from the rear b. Flex two sides of the bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. To install a new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin , and on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2. Locate the battery. See “Parts on the system board” on page 34. 3. Remove the old battery. Figure 52. Removing the old battery ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
4. Install a new battery. Figure 53. Installing a new battery 5. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message might be displayed.
Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification. CAUTION: Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 8. Connect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
Note: Carefully remove the four screws to avoid any possible damage to the system board. The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly. Figure 57. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: • You might have to gently twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor. • Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan assembly. 7.
Note: Your computer comes with a secondary storage drive bay for installing or replacing a secondary 3.5-inch hard disk drive or a 2.5-inch solid-state drive. To replace the secondary hard disk drive, do the following: ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2. Locate the secondary hard disk drive. See “Computer components” on page 31. 3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive. 4.
Installing the solid-state drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1. To install the solid-state drive, do the following: ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Install the solid-state drive into the storage converter shipped with the solid-state drive. Then install the four screws to secure the solid-state drive to the storage converter. Figure 64. Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter 2. Remove the 3.5-inch storage drive bracket out of the chassis. 3.
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125 or “Secondary hard disk drive” on page 126. 5. Flex the sides of the plastic 3.5-inch storage drive bracket to remove the storage converter from the bracket. Figure 66. Removing the storage converter from the 3.5-inch storage drive bracket ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Remove the four screws that secure the solid-state drive. Then lift the solid-state drive out of the storage converter. Figure 67. Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converter 7. Install a new solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then install the four screws to secure the new solid-state drive to the storage converter.
3. Locate the thermal sensor. See “Major FRUs and CRUs” on page 31. 4. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the thermal sensor connector on the system board. See “Parts on the system board” on page 34. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. From the inner side of the chassis, press the upper retaining clip that secures the plastic holder of the thermal sensor downward and push the clip outward to release the clip. Then disengage the plastic holder from the chassis. Figure 70.
1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2. Locate the internal speaker connector on the system board. See “Parts on the system board” on page 34. 3. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the internal speaker connector on the system board. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Push the metal tab on the right side of the internal speaker and slide the internal speaker toward the right to completely remove it from the chassis. Figure 72. Removing the old internal speaker 5. Position the new internal speaker into the four metal clips and push the internal speaker toward the left until it is secured in place.
Figure 74. Removing the front fan assembly 5. Install the new front fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 75. Installing the front fan assembly 7. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the system board. What to do next: •...
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7. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 174. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Front audio and USB assembly Attention: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1. To replace the front audio and USB assembly, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2.
5. Remove the front audio and USB assembly. See “Front audio and USB assembly” on page 139. 6. Remove the two screws that secure the card reader. Then carefully pull out the card reader from the rear of the front audio and USB assembly. Figure 80. Removing the card reader ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
7. Install the new card reader into the card reader slot from the rear of the front audio and USB assembly. Then install the two screws to secure the card reader. Note: Carefully handle the card reader by its edges. Figure 81.
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Remove the two screws and then go to step 4. Figure 83. Removing the plastic clip with the two screws If you are replacing an old slim optical drive, do the following: ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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a. Press the button as shown to remove the slim optical drive from the flex module. Figure 84. Removing the slim optical drive from the flex module b. Remove the two screws that secure the clip to remove the plastic clip from the rear of the slim optical drive.
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IEEE 1394 connector To install or replace an eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector in the flex module, do the following: 1. Remove the flex module out of the chassis. See “Optical drive” on page 111. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. Lift the clip on the rear of the flex module and slide the flex module cover to the rear to remove the cover. Figure 89. Removing the flex module cover 3. If you are replacing an eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector, do the following: a.
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Figure 90. Removing the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector from the flex module 4. Note the orientation of the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector and route the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector cable into the cable clip. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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5. Place the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector into the metal retainer. Then insert the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector into the corresponding slot in the flex module as shown. Figure 91. Installing the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector in the flex module 6.
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Figure 94. Removing the card reader from the flex module c. Flex the four clips on the sides of the card-reader retaining bracket to remove the card reader from the bracket. Figure 95. Removing the card reader from the card-reader retaining bracket ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. To install a new card reader into the card-reader retaining bracket, align the four holes in the card reader with the corresponding studs on the bracket. Press the new card reader downward until it snaps into position. Figure 96. Installing the card reader into the card-reader retaining bracket 5.
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To install or replace a front Thunderbolt adapter kit, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2. Remove the flex module from the front of the computer. See “Optical drive” on page 111. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Lift the clip on the rear of the flex module, and then slide the flex module cover to the rear of the flex module. Figure 99. Removing the flex module cover 4. If you are replacing a front Thunderbolt I/O adapter, do the following to remove the old front Thunderbolt adapter first: a.
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To install a new front Thunderbolt I/O adapter into the retaining bracket, align the four holes in the front Thunderbolt I/O adapter with the corresponding mounting studs on the bracket. Then, press the card downward until it snaps into position. Figure 103. Installing the front Thunderbolt I/O adapter into the retaining bracket ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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c. Hold the clip on the retaining bracket and then insert the front Thunderbolt I/O adapter and the retaining bracket into the flex module as shown until they snap into position. Figure 104. Installing the front Thunderbolt adapter and the retaining bracket into the flex module 6.
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To install or replace a seven-segment display in the flex module, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2. Remove the flex module out of the chassis. See “Optical drive” on page 111. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Lift the clip on the rear of the flex module, and then slide the flex module cover to the rear of the flex module. Figure 107. Removing the flex module cover 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a seven-segment display, do one of the following: •...
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Figure 109. Removing the seven-segment display 5. Insert the seven-segment display cable into the corresponding slot. Then, push the seven-segment display as shown until it snaps into position. Figure 110. Installing the seven-segment display ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Position the flex module cover on the flex module. Ensure that the rail guides on the bottom of the cover engage the rails on the flex module. Then, push the cover to the front of the flex module until it snaps into position.
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To remove the rear Wi-Fi antenna, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2. Straighten the rear Wi-Fi antenna so that it can be more easily twisted. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Hold the thicker end of the rear Wi-Fi antenna and unscrew the Wi-Fi antenna from the rear of the computer. Figure 114. Removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna Wi-Fi adapter card To remove the Wi-Fi adapter card, do the following: 1.
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Wi-Fi card module To remove the Wi-Fi card module, do the following: 1. Remove the Wi-Fi adapter card from the computer. See “Wi-Fi adapter card” on page 159. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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2. Disconnect the front and rear Wi-Fi antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card module. Figure 118. Disconnecting the Wi-Fi antenna cables 3. Remove the screw that secures the Wi-Fi card module to the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 119. Removing the screw that secures the Wi-Fi card module Chapter 9 Installing or replacing hardware...
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To install the front Wi-Fi antenna, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Front bezel” on page 97. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Peel off the paper that protects the sticker on the front antenna and remove the plastic cover from the front antenna cable connector. Figure 121. Peeling off the paper that protects the sticker and removing the plastic cover 4. Stick the front antenna to the front panel as shown. Then insert the front antenna cable into the hole in the front panel.
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1. Insert the Wi-Fi card module into the mini PCI Express slot. Figure 123. Installing the Wi-Fi card module 2. Install a screw to secure the Wi-Fi card module to the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 124. Installing a screw to secure the Wi-Fi card module ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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3. Connect the front and rear antenna cables to the Wi-Fi card module. Figure 125. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna cables Wi-Fi adapter card To install the Wi-Fi adapter card, do the following: 1. Prepare your computer. See “Preparing your computer and removing the computer cover” on page 95. 2.
3. Locate and remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Heat sink and fan assembly” on page 124. Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side. Ensure that the thermal grease on the bottom of it does not get in contact with anything. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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4. Open the small handle by gently pressing down the small handle. Then pull the small handle slightly outward to release it from the secured position. Then, open the other small handle by following the same instructions. Ensure that the small handles are in the fully open position. Note: There are two marks on the microprocessor retainer.
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8. Remove the new microprocessor from the protective cover that protects the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Do not touch the pins on the microprocessor socket or the gold contacts on the bottom of the new microprocessor. Figure 131. Do not touch the pins ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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9. Note the orientation of the new microprocessor. Hold the new microprocessor by its edges and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Then, carefully lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket. Note: The small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator.
4. Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See “Parts on the system board” on page 34. 5. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Heat sink and fan assembly” on page 124. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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6. Remove the rear fan assembly. See “Rear fan assembly” on page 137. 7. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board by following the sequence shown in the following illustration. Figure 135. Removing the eight screws that secure the system board 8.
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Install the microprocessor socket covers removed from the new system board on the failing system board. To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following: Note: Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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1. Pivot the microprocessor retainer downward to close the retainer. Figure 137. Closing the microprocessor retainer 2. Gently press down the small handle , and then push the handle inward to secure it. Then gently press down the small handle and push the handle inward to lock the microprocessor retainer into position.
4. Install the screws to secure the computer cover. 5. Place the computer in an upright position. 6. If there is any locking device available, lock the computer cover. See “Locking your computer” on page 57. ThinkStation P410 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the corresponding connectors on the computer. See “Hardware locations” on page 27. 8. Update the configuration of your computer if necessary. See “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 63. 9. If a newly installed hardware component does not work correctly, update the device driver. See “Keeping your computer current”...
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