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Lenovo ThinkCentre M920t User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Energy Star Machine Types: 10SF, 10SG, 10SH, 10TM, 10U0 and 10U1...
  • Page 2 Important Product Information Guide and Appendix A “Notices” on page 71. First Edition (June 2018) © Copyright Lenovo 2018. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Appendix B. Trademarks ..73 Replacing the power button ..Replacing the card reader ... © Copyright Lenovo 2018...
  • Page 4 M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1. Overview

    USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-C connector Power indicator Storage drive activity indicator Microphone connector Headset connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 connectors (2) USB 3.1 Gen 2 connectors (2) Illuminated red dot Internal speaker Optical drive eject/close button © Copyright Lenovo 2018...
  • Page 6 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. Front-access storage enclosure Used to provide access to the hot-swappable storage drive.

  • Page 7: Rear View

    Internal speaker 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 VGA-out connector ® DisplayPort 1.2 out connector USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector...
  • Page 8 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.

  • Page 9: System Board

    Padlock loop Used to secure a padlock. Smart cable clip slots Used to secure a smart cable clip. PCI-Express card area To improve the operating performance of the computer, you can connect PCI-Express cards into this area. Depending on the computer model, the connectors in this area vary. Security-lock slot Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock.

  • Page 10: Machine Type And Model Label

    PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 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.

  • Page 11: Chapter 2. Specifications

    • Memory slot • Optical drive (optional) • PCI Express card slot (physical link width x16; negotiable link width x4, x1) • PCI Express x1 card slot • PCI Express x16 graphics card slot • Storage drive bay © Copyright Lenovo 2018...
  • Page 12 Network features • Ethernet LAN • Wireless LAN (optional) • Bluetooth (optional) Physical dimensions • Width: 165.0 mm (6.5 inches) • Height: 410.3 mm (16.2 inches) • Depth: 321.4 mm (12.7 inches) Weight (without the package) Maximum configuration as shipped: 10.0 kg (22.1 lb) M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 13: Chapter 3. Computer Locks

    4. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and reboot the computer. Note: Changes do not take effect until the setting is saved and the system is rebooted. Figure 5. Enabling or disabling the E-lock © Copyright Lenovo 2018...

  • Page 14: Locking The Computer Cover

    Locking the computer cover Locking the computer cover helps prevent unauthorized access to the inside of your computer. Your computer features a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Figure 6. Locking the computer cover M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 15: Attaching A Kensington-Style Cable Lock

    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 7.

  • Page 16: Attaching A Cable Lock

    Attaching a cable lock A cable lock can be used to secure devices, such as the keyboard and the mouse, by locking the device cables to the computer. The cable lock connects to the cable-lock slots on the rear of the computer. To install a cable lock, do the following: 1.

  • Page 17: Chapter 4. Replacing Hardware

    • 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.

  • Page 18: Locating Frus (Including Crus)

    Locating FRUs (including CRUs) Notes: • 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...
  • Page 19 Figure 9. Locating FRUs (including CRUs) Self-service CRUs Optional-service CRUs Non-CRUs Power supply assembly Heat sink and fan assembly Coin-cell battery Memory module E-lock Microprocessor M.2 storage drive Wi-Fi card shield System board Optical drive bracket Wi-Fi card Optical drive cable Optical drive Computer handle Chapter 4...

  • Page 20: Replacing The Power Cord

    Self-service CRUs Optional-service CRUs Non-CRUs Front access enclosure Front I/O bracket Front bezel Card reader Inner storage drive bracket Power button Outer storage drive bracket Wi-Fi antennas and rear antenna cover 2.5-inch or 3.5-inch storage drive Thermal sensor Storage drive converter Illuminated red dot Keyboard Storage drive cable...

  • Page 21: Removing The Computer Cover

    Figure 11. 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.

  • Page 22: Replacing The Front Bezel

    3. Remove the computer cover. Figure 12. Removing the computer cover 4. Complete the replacement. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the front bezel Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 23: Pivoting The Drive Bay Assembly Upward And Downward

    Figure 13. Removing the front bezel Figure 14. Installing the front bezel 4. Complete the replacement. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 24: Replacing The Computer Handle

    2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 17. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 18. 4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward and downward. Figure 15. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Figure 16.
  • Page 25 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 17. 3.

  • Page 26: Replacing The Optical Drive

    Replacing the optical drive 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. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 2.

  • Page 27: Replacing The Power Button

    Figure 21. Installing the optical drive bracket Figure 22. Installing the optical drive 6. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive. 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Card Reader

    Figure 23. Removing the power button Figure 24. Installing the power button 7. Connect the new power button cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the card reader Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
  • Page 29 4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 19. 5. Disconnect the card reader cable from the system board. 6. Replace the card reader. CAUTION: Touch only the edges of the card reader. Do not touch the card reader’s circuit board. Figure 25.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Front I/O Bracket

    Replacing the front I/O bracket 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. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer.

  • Page 31: Replacing The Front Fan

    5. Connect the new front I/O bracket cable to the system board. 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the front fan Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 32: Replacing The Illuminated Red Dot

    Figure 30. Installing the front fan 7. Connect the new front fan cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the illuminated red dot Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 33: Replacing The Thermal Sensor

    Figure 31. Removing the illuminated red dot Figure 32. Installing the illuminated red dot 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 68.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 19. 5. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board. 6. Replace the thermal sensor. Figure 33. Removing the thermal sensor Figure 34.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Storage Drive

    1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 17. 3.
  • Page 36 Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary drive bay 1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 2.
  • Page 37 Figure 39. Installing the storage drive Figure 40. Installing the inner storage drive bracket • 3.5-inch storage drive in the secondary storage drive bay Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
  • Page 38 Figure 41. Removing the outer storage drive bracket Figure 42. Removing the inner storage drive bracket Figure 43. Removing the storage drive M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 39 Figure 44. Installing the storage drive Figure 45. Installing the inner storage drive bracket Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
  • Page 40 Figure 46. Installing the outer storage drive bracket 7. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 3.5-inch storage drive. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure 1.
  • Page 41 Figure 48. Removing the inner storage drive bracket Figure 49. Removing the storage drive Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
  • Page 42 Figure 50. Installing the storage drive Figure 51. Installing the inner storage drive bracket M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 43 Figure 52. Installing the front-access storage enclosure Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the storage converter 1. Remove the storage converter with the 2.5-inch storage drive. See “Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary drive bay” or "Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure".
  • Page 44 Figure 54. Installing the storage drive 3. Reinstall the storage converter with the 2.5-inch storage drive. See “Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the primary or secondary drive bay” or "Replacing the 3.5-inch storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure". Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive in the tertiary drive bay 1.
  • Page 45 Figure 56. Removing the inner storage drive bracket Figure 57. Removing the storage drive Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
  • Page 46 Figure 58. Installing the storage drive Figure 59. Installing the inner storage drive bracket M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 47: Replacing The Memory Module

    Figure 60. Installing the outer storage drive bracket 7. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 2.5-inch storage drive. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the memory module Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 48: Replacing The Coin-Cell Battery

    2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 17. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 18. 4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 19.
  • Page 49 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 17. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 18. 4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 19.

  • Page 50: Replacing A Pci Express Card

    Replacing a PCI Express card 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. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer.

  • Page 51: Replacing The M.2 Storage Drive

    Figure 69. Installing a PCI Express card 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the M.2 storage drive Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
  • Page 52 Figure 71. Removing the optical drive retainer Figure 72. Installing the optical drive retainer Figure 73. Installing the optical drive • Type 2 M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 53 Figure 74. Pulling out the plastic fastener Figure 75. Removing the optical drive bracket Figure 76. Installing the optical drive bracket Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...

  • Page 54: Replacing The M.2 Storage Drive Bracket

    Figure 77. Installing the optical drive 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the M.2 storage drive bracket Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 55: Replacing The Wi-Fi Card

    Figure 79. Installing the M.2 storage drive bracket 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the Wi-Fi card Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
  • Page 56 Figure 81. Disconnecting the antennas Figure 82. Removing the Wi-Fi card Figure 83. Installing the Wi-Fi card M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 57 Figure 84. Connecting the antennas Figure 85. Installing the Wi-Fi card shield • Type 2 Figure 86. Removing the Wi-Fi card shield Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
  • Page 58 Figure 87. Disconnecting the antennas Figure 88. Removing the Wi-Fi card Figure 89. Installing the Wi-Fi card Figure 90. Connecting the antennas M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Replacing The Wi-Fi Antennas

    Figure 91. Installing the Wi-Fi card shield 6. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
  • Page 60 Figure 92. Removing the Wi-Fi antenna Figure 93. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna • Rear Wi-Fi antenna M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 61 Figure 94. Removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna cover Figure 95. Removing the Wi-Fi antenna Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...

  • Page 62: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    Figure 96. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna Figure 97. Installing the rear Wi-Fi antenna cover 7. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    1. Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 17. 3.
  • Page 64 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. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached.

  • Page 65: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Figure 101. 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 68. Replacing the microprocessor Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.
  • Page 66 Figure 102. Releasing the holder Figure 103. Pivoting up the socket Figure 104. Removing the microprocessor Figure 105. Installing the microprocessor M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Replacing The E-Lock

    Figure 106. Pivoting the socket downward Figure 107. Securing the holder 7. Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the E-lock Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 68: Replacing The Cover Presence Switch

    Figure 108. Removing the E-lock Figure 109. Installing the E-lock 5. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68. Replacing the cover presence switch Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

  • Page 69: Replacing The Rear Fan

    Figure 110. Removing the cover presence switch Figure 111. Installing the cover presence switch 7. Connect the new cover presence switch cable to the system board. 8. Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on page 68.
  • Page 70 4. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on page 19. 5. Disconnect the rear fan cable from the system board. 6. Replace the rear fan. Figure 112. Removing the rear fan Figure 113.

  • Page 71: Replacing The System Board

    Replacing the system board 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. Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer. 2.

  • Page 72: Completing The Parts Replacement

    14. 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 114. Removing the system board 15.
  • Page 73 3. Reinstall the computer cover. Figure 115. 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. Chapter 4 Replacing hardware...
  • Page 74 M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Appendix A. Notices

    Lenovo representative for information on the products and services currently available in your area. Any reference to a Lenovo product, program, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that Lenovo product, program, or service may be used. Any functionally equivalent product, program, or service that does not infringe any Lenovo intellectual property right may be used instead.
  • Page 76 M920t User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 77: Appendix B. Trademarks

    Appendix B. Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo DisplayPort and Mini DisplayPort are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
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