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Safety and warranty Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). Help and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programs . Calling for service . Using other services Purchasing additional services . User Guide . 80 Appendix. Notices ..85 .
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Ability to store the power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results v Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) support v Automatic power-on startup v Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v Intel Active Management Technology (AMT) (available in some models) v Intel Rapid Storage Technology...
1. The operating system(s) listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this manual. This list is subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.
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The following table shows the supported touch feature on each operating system edition. Table 1. Operating system edition and supported touch feature Operating system edition Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Ultimate Windows XP User Guide...
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Computer dimensions (without a stand and frame foot) Width: 560 mm (22.05 inches) Height: 392 mm (15.43 inches) Depth: 79 mm (3.11 inches) or 86 mm (3.39 inches) (varies by configuration) Computer dimensions (with a stand and frame foot) Width: 560 mm (22.05 inches) Maximum height:...
Lenovo. Lenovo Welcome: The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.
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(ThinkVantage applications, device drivers, BIOS updates, and other third party applications). Some examples of software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo, such as the Rescue and Recovery program and the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program.
Locating computer controls, connectors, and parts This section provides information to help you locate your computer controls, connectors, and parts. Front view Figure 1 shows the locations of the controls and parts on the front of your computer. Figure 1. Front control and part locations 1 Integrated camera with MIC (microphone) (available in some models) 2 Integrated camera on/off button...
Using your computer in monitor mode Your computer can work in two modes: computer mode or monitor mode. This section provides instructions on how to use your computer in monitor mode. To use your computer in monitor mode, you need to have a second computer. Connect one end of the VGA cable to the VGA IN connector on the rear of your computer, and the other end to the VGA connector on the second computer.
Rear view Figure 2 shows the locations of the 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 Card reader (available in some models) 2 USB connector...
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Connector DisplayPort out Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, connector or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector. Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.
Component locations Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To remove the computer cover and access the inside of the computer, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 16. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Frame stand 2 Wall mount cover 3 Fan duct 4 Heat sink...
Notes: 1. * denotes optional parts, which are available in some models. 2. Your computer might come with a frame stand or a lift stand. For more information about the lift stand, see “Removing or reinstalling the lift stand” on page 17.
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14 ExpressCard connector 28 Power supply connector User Guide...
You can maintain your computer or expand the capabilities of your computer by installing or replacing hardware. Notes: 1. Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. 2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover. CAUTION: Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
To remove or reinstall the frame stand, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
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To remove or reinstall the lift stand, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
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4. To reinstall the lift stand, insert the two tabs 1 on the lift stand into the corresponding holes in the computer wall mount, and then slide the lift stand toward the bottom of the computer. Align the three screw holes in the lift stand with those in the computer wall mount and then install the three screws to secure the lift stand.
Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly cover This section provides instructions on how to remove or reinstall the rear I/O assembly cover. To remove or reinstall the rear I/O assembly cover, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16. 4.
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2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up. 3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16. 4.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR3 SODIMMs (small outline dual inline memory modules).
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration).
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To replace the battery, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. To replace the hard disk drive, do the following: 1.
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6. To install the new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. Note: The optical drive is available only in some models.
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To replace the optical drive, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink. CAUTION: The heat sink might be very hot.
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3. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 16. 4. Locate the heat sink on the system board. See “Component locations” on page 5. Remove the fan duct by pressing the two tabs 1 inward and then pivoting the fan duct upward.
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6. Follow this sequence to remove the four screws that secure the heat sink to the system board: a. Partially remove screw 1 , then fully remove screw 2 , and then fully remove screw 1 . b. Partially remove screw 3 , then fully remove screw 4 , and then fully remove screw 3 .
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
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5. Lift the small handle 1 and open the retainer 2 to access the microprocessor 3 . Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. See Figure 24 on page 35. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.
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Figure 24. Removing the microprocessor 7. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open. 8. Hold the new microprocessor and align the notches 2 on it with the alignment keys in the microprocessor socket, or align the small triangle 1 on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding beveled corner of the microprocessor socket.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the WI-FI card. Note: The WI-FI card is available only in some models.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the Bluetooth module. Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware...
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Note: The Bluetooth module is available only in some models. To replace the Bluetooth module, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the multi-touch board. Note: The multi-touch board is available only in some models.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the ambient light sensor. Note: The ambient light sensor is available only in some models.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the ExpressCard. Note: The ExpressCard is available only in some models.
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1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer. 2. Place a soft, clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface. Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speakers. To replace the internal speakers, do the following: 1.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support User Guide...
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This section provides instructions on how to replace the integrated camera with microphone. Note: The integrated camera with microphone is available only in some models. To replace the integrated camera with microphone, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor fan assembly.
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware...
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This section provides instructions on how to replace the card reader. Note: The card reader is available only in some models. To replace the card reader, do the following: 1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear I/O assembly. To replace the rear I/O assembly, do the following: 1.
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6. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the rear I/O assembly and then remove the rear I/O assembly from the computer. Figure 35. Removing the rear I/O assembly 7. To install the new rear I/O assembly into the computer, connect the new rear I/O assembly to the rear I/O assembly connector on the system board, and then align the four screw holes with those in the computer main bracket.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the right I/O assembly. To replace the right I/O assembly, do the following: 1.
Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply. To replace the power supply, do the following: 1.
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7. Remove the four screws 1 that secure the power supply and then remove the two screws 2 that secure the power cord connector bracket. Note the routing of the power cord connector cable 3 . Lift the power supply up to remove it from the computer main bracket.
ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard, do the following: 1.
Note: Your mouse might be connected to a PS/2 mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Figure 39. Mouse connectors 4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5. Connect a new mouse cable to the appropriate connector on the computer. 6.
Setup Utility program. Refer to Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility program,” on page 67. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit (CRU). Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
See “Rear view” on page 10 for the location of the integrated cable lock slot. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order an integrated cable lock from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
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. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows XP operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems.
To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on the Windows XP operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
To create a rescue medium on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.
To create a rescue medium on the Windows XP operating system, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media window opens. 2. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of the rescue medium you want to create.
Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices. To install or reinstall the device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Turn on the computer.
Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 64 (1 to 64) alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not case sensitive.
Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 (1 to 64) alphabetic and Enabling or disabling a device This section provides instructions on how to enable or disable user access to a device. USB Support SATA Controller To enable or disable a device, do the following: 1.
1. Turn off your computer. 2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. Select the desired startup device on the Startup Device Menu and press Enter to begin.
Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST and BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files.
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to its Web sites, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
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Note: The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this time you will hear a series of beeps. 8. After the recovery session is completed, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive before the system completely turns off.
To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → System Health and Diagnostics.
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery The PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your Lenovo computer. Use the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program if you are unable to start the Windows operating system.
2. Repeatedly press and release the F12 key when turning on the computer. When the Startup Device Menu opens, release the F12 key. 3. Insert the diagnostic disc into the optical drive. 4. Select the optical drive with the diagnostic disc as the startup device and press Enter.
PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader installation. 2. The publication is available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site http://www.lenovo.com/support 3. If you want to install a different language version of the Adobe Reader...
Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo. The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Access Help...
Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.
You must retain your proof of purchase to obtain warranty service. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer.
Service availability and service name might vary by country or region. For more information about these services, go to the Lenovo Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service...
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