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Used to eject the tray of the optical drive. After you insert a disc into the tray, press the eject/close button to close the tray. Optical drive status indicator This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use. Internal speaker (optional) Used to listen to the sounds from your computer without using a headset or headphones.
Rear view Note: Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration. Figure 2. Rear view ® Audio line-out connector DisplayPort -out connector VGA-out connector USB 2.0 connectors (2) USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (2) Power cord connector Serial connector Ethernet connector Cable lock slots (2) Padlock loop...
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connect a cable between the audio line-in connector of the device and the audio line-out connector of the computer. Note: If your computer has both an audio line-out connector and a headset or headphone connector, always use the headset connector or headphone connector for earphones, headphones, or a headset. The headphone connector does not support headset microphones.
System board Note: See “Front view” on page 1 and “Rear view” on page 3 for additional component descriptions. Figure 3. System board Microprocessor socket Microprocessor fan connector Memory slot (DIMM1) Memory slot (DIMM2) Coin-cell battery 6-pin power connector Internal speaker connector Illuminated red dot connector SATA 3.0 connector M.2 storage drive slot...
Machine type and model label The machine type and model label identifies the computer. When you contact Lenovo 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.
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Physical dimensions • Width: 100.0 mm (3.9 inches) • Height: 273.5 mm (10.8 inches) • Depth: 303.5 mm (11.9 inches) Weight (without the package) Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.2 kg (11.3 lb) M710e User Guide and 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 6.
• When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions explained in this manual along with the instructions that come with the option. • In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of defective CRUs. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
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CRUs. Other parts are Field Replaceable Units. • Some of the following components are optional. • To replace a component that is not in the list below, contact a Lenovo service technician. For a list of Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone...
Internal speaker Front bezel Keyboard Mouse Power cord Power supply assembly PCI Express card Chassis Heat sink and fan assembly Cover presence switch Fan duct Vertical stand Replacing the vertical stand Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
Figure 10. Installing the vertical stand 4. Complete the replacement. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the power cord Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. 2.
Figure 11. Removing the power cord Figure 12. Installing the power cord Removing the computer cover Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. CAUTION: Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.
3. Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover. 4. Remove the computer cover. Figure 13. Removing the computer cover 5. Complete the replacement. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
Figure 14. Removing the front bezel Figure 15. Installing the front bezel 3. Complete the replacement. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the optical drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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3. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive. 4. Replace the optical drive. Figure 16. Removing the optical drive Figure 17. Removing the optical drive bracket Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
Figure 18. Installing the optical drive bracket Figure 19. Installing the optical drive 5. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43.
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5. Remove the storage drive bracket. Figure 20. Removing the storage drive bracket 6. Replace the storage drive. • 3.5-inch storage drive Figure 21. Removing the 3.5-inch storage drive Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
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Figure 22. Installing the 3.5-inch storage drive • 2.5-inch storage drive Figure 23. Removing the 2.5-inch storage drive M710e User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 24. Installing the 2.5-inch storage drive 7. Install the storage drive bracket. Figure 25. Installing the storage drive bracket 8. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new storage drive. 9. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43.
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Figure 26. Removing the card reader bracket Figure 27. Removing the card reader Figure 28. Installing the card reader M710e User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 29. Installing the card reader bracket 7. Connect the new card reader cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the internal speaker Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
Figure 31. Installing the internal speaker 7. Connect the new internal speaker cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the illuminated red dot Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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Figure 33. Removing the illuminated red dot Figure 34. Installing the illuminated red dot Figure 35. Installing the illuminated red dot cover 7. Connect the new illuminated red dot cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43.
Replacing the power supply assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. 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: Never remove the cover on a power supply or any part that has the following label attached.
Figure 37. Installing the power supply assembly 7. Connect the new power supply assembly cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the cover presence switch Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
Figure 39. Installing the cover presence switch 5. Connect the new cover presence switch cable to the system board. 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the M.2 storage drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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Figure 41. Removing the M.2 storage drive Figure 42. Installing the M.2 storage drive Figure 43. Installing the M.2 screw 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
Replacing the coin-cell battery Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel connector assignments (configurations). A coin-cell battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer.
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Figure 45. Removing the coin-cell battery Figure 46. Installing the coin-cell battery Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
Figure 47. Installing the coin-cell battery 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. To dispose of the coin-cell battery, refer to Lithium coin-cell battery notice in theSafety and Warranty Guide. Replacing a memory module Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
Figure 48. Removing a memory module Figure 49. Installing a memory module 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing a PCI Express card Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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Figure 50. Removing a PCI Express card Note: If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the latch as shown to disengage the latch. Then, gently remove the card from the slot. Figure 51. Installing a PCI Express card M710e User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Figure 52. Installing a PCI Express card 3. Replace a PCI Express card. 4. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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Figure 54. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 55. Installing the heat sink and fan assembly 5. Connect the new heat sink and fan assembly cable to the system board. M710e User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
6. Install the fan duct. Figure 56. Installing the fan duct 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the microprocessor Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
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Figure 57. Releasing the holder Figure 58. Pivoting up the socket Figure 59. Removing the microprocessor M710e User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Figure 60. Installing the microprocessor Figure 61. Pivoting the socket downward Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
Figure 62. Securing the holder 5. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 43. Replacing the system board Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
11. Replace the system board. Notes: • The numbers in the following figure show the locations of the screws instead of the removing and reinstalling order of the screws. • Handle the system board carefully by its edges. Figure 63. Removing the system board 12.
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3. Reinstall the computer cover. Figure 64. Reinstalling the computer cover 4. Place the computer in an upright position. 5. If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. 6. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the corresponding connectors on the computer. M710e User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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