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  • Page 1 P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 2 First Edition (March 2024) © Copyright Lenovo 2024. 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

    Basic procedure for resolving computer problems ....VRM heat sink ... . . 105 © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 4 Chapter 8. Notices and trademarks ....107 P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 5 About this manual ® This manual provides service and reference information for ThinkStation computers listed on the front cover. Illustrations in this manual might look different from your product. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems. Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkStation computers.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

    Avoid contact with hot components inside the computer. During operation, some components become hot enough to burn the skin. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer, disconnect power, and wait approximately 10 minutes for the components to cool. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 8: Electrical Safety

    Electrical safety CAUTION: Electrical current from power, telephone, and communication cables can be hazardous. To avoid personal injury or equipment damage, disconnect the attached power cords, telecommunication systems, networks, and modems before you open the computer covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures.

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) • If an electrical accident occurs: – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. –...

  • Page 10: Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices

    Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices Any computer part containing transistors or integrated circuits (ICs) should be considered sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD). ESD damage can occur when there is a difference in charge between objects. Protect against ESD damage by equalizing the charge so that the machine, the part, the work mat, and the person handling the part are all at the same charge.
  • Page 11 • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. • Connect all power cords to a properly wired and grounded electrical outlet. •...
  • Page 12 When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD-ROM drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. •...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 14 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
  • Page 16 PRECAUCIÓN: Quando produtos a laser (como unidades de CD-ROMs, unidades de DVD-ROM, dispositivos de fibra ótica ou transmissores) estiverem instalados, observe o seguinte: • Não remova as tampas. A remoção das tampas de um produto a laser pode resultar em exposição prejudicial à...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
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  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 20 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.
  • Page 21 Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
  • Page 22 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: 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.
  • Page 23 • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. • Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. •...
  • Page 24 Einige Lasergeräte enthalten eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B. Beachten Sie Folgendes: Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung. Nicht in den Strahl blicken. Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden. Strahlungsbereich meiden. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg ACHTUNG: Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten. ACHTUNG: Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen.
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 26 PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 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. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra.
  • Page 28 Quando vengono installati prodotti laser (quali CD-ROM, unità DVD-ROM, unità a fibre ottiche o trasmittenti), tener presente quanto segue: • Non rimuovere gli sportelli. L'apertura di un'unità laser può determinare l'esposizione a radiazioni laser pericolose. All'interno dell'unità non vi sono parti su cui effettuare l'assistenza tecnica. •...
  • Page 29 Chapter 1 Important safety information...
  • Page 30 PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: • No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica. •...
  • Page 31 • 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. • No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. •...
  • Page 32 PELIGRO Algunos productos láser tienen incorporado un diodo láser de clase 3A o clase 3B. Tenga en cuenta lo siguiente: Cuando se abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser. ≥18 kg ≥32 kg ≥55 kg...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. Important Service Information

    • Do not drop a system board or apply any excessive force to it. • Avoid rough handling of any kind. • Avoid bending a system board and hard pushing to prevent cracking at each Ball Grid Array (BGA) chipset. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 34: How To Use Error Codes

    Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.

  • Page 35: Chapter 3. Product Overview

    ® ThinkStation Power button Storage drive activity indicator Power indicator Microphone connector SD-card slot ® USB-C (3.2 Gen 2) connector Headset connector USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 USB 3.2 connectors Gen 2 * for selected models © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 36: Rear

    Rear Description Description Item Item Optional connector* Audio line-out connector ™ ™ DisplayPort out connectors HDMI out connector USB 3.2 connector Gen 1 (with smart power- USB 3.2 connectors Gen 1 on feature) Padlock loop PS/2 mouse connector* PS/2 keyboard connector* Ethernet connector E-lock slots Serial connector*...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4. Service Checkout And Symptom-To-Fru Index

    • Machine type and model • Processor or hard disk drive upgrades • Failure symptom – Do diagnostics indicate a failure? – What, when, where, single, or multiple systems? – Is the failure repeatable? – Has this configuration ever worked? © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 38: Symptom-To-Fru Index

    – If it has been working, what changes were made prior to its failing? – Is this the original reported failure? • Diagnostics version – Type and version level • Hardware configuration – Print (print screen) configuration currently in use –...

  • Page 39: Power Supply Problems

    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.

  • Page 40: Post Error Codes

    POST error codes Each time you turn on the system, it performs a series of tests that check the operation of the system and some options. This series of tests are called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST checks the following operations: •...
  • Page 41 Message/Symptom FRU/Action Computer will not RPL from server 1. Ensure that the network is in startup sequence as the first device or the first device after diskette. 2. Ensure that the network adapter is enabled for RPL. 3. Network adapter (Advise network administrator of new MAC address) ®...

  • Page 42: Undetermined Problems

    Message/Symptom FRU/Action Power-on indicator or hard disk drive in-use light not on, 1. Power switch/LED assembly but computer works correctly 2. System Board Printer problems 1. Printer 2. System Board Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good 1. Run the Setup Utility program and check the Startup diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive sequence.
  • Page 43 e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Turn on the computer to retest the system. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. See Chapter 7 “Hardware removal and installation”...
  • Page 44 P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 45: Chapter 5. Raid

    1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2. Select Devices ➙ Storage Setup and press Enter. 3. Select Configure Storage as and press Enter. 4. Select RAID and press Enter. 5. Press F10 or Fn+F10 to save the changes and exit. © Copyright Lenovo 2024...

  • Page 46: Configure Raid In Uefi Mode

    Configure RAID in UEFI mode This section provides instructions on how to configure RAID in UEFI mode. Create RAID volumes in UEFI mode Attention: All the existing data stored on the selected drives will be erased while the RAID volume is being created.

  • Page 47: Chapter 6. Diagnostics

    4. Run the diagnostic program. 5. Recover your operating system. See “Self-help resources” on page 42. 6. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo. UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the computer. It enables you to test memory modules and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices.

  • Page 48: Lenovo Diagnostic Tools

    If you are unable to isolate and resolve the problem after running the Vantage app, 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.
  • Page 49 • Setup Guide want. • This User Guide • Regulatory Notice Lenovo Support Web site with the latest support information of the following: • Drivers and software • Diagnostic solutions https://pcsupport.lenovo.com • Product and service warranty •...
  • Page 50 P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 51: Chapter 7. Hardware Removal And Installation

    Screw driver: Philips Head 01 1, Shank length greater than 6 ThinkSation/DT Common tool inches Screw driver: Philips Head 02 2, Shank length greater than 6 ThinkSation/SC/DT Common tool inches Screw driver: Torx Head T5 IdeaPad Common tool © Copyright Lenovo 2024...
  • Page 52 Tool name Specific Product scope Tool type Screw driver: Torx Head T15 T15, for Chassis outside ThinkSation Common tool Screw driver: Torx Head T20 T20, Shank length greater than ThinkSation Common tool 6 inches, for heatsink and CPU Screw driver: Torx Head T30 T30, Shank length greater than ThinkSation Common tool...

  • Page 53: Major Frus And Crus

    Tool name Specific Product scope Tool type Heat gun Special tool Brown brush 25 mm to 35 mm wide Special tool Note: The silicone grease can be applied to the surfaces of the microprocessor and heat sink to eliminate air gaps.
  • Page 54 Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU Computer cover Screws 65-watt heat sink and fan assembly* 125-watt heat sink and fan assembly* M.2 solid-state drives* P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 55 Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU M.2 solid-state drive bracket* Thermal pads* Smart cable clip* Heat sinks for M.2 solid-state drive* Rear fan* Cover presence switch cable Cover presence switch bracket Front and rear Wi-Fi antennas, and the cover for rear Wi-Fi antenna* Rear I/O shield Slim-optical-drive cable*...
  • Page 56 Wi-Fi card* Memory module VRM heat sink Graphics card* PCI-Express card* Flexible I/O board* * for selected models For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 57: System Board

    System board PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 8-pin power connector Microprocessor socket Microprocessor fan connector Memory slot (DIMM1) Memory slot (DIMM2) Memory slot (DIMM3) Memory slot (DIMM4) Power button connector Internal speaker connector Auxiliary fan connector 1 ThinkCentre LED connector 10-pin power connector SATA power connectors Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide...
  • Page 58 PCI-Express x16 Gen 4 graphics card slot E-lock connector System fan connector Cover presence switch connector (intrusion switch connector) P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Internal Storage Drives

    Internal storage drives Internal storage drives are devices that your computer uses to read and store data. You can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and enable your computer to read other types of media. Description Item Function Slim-optical-drive cage* You can install a slim optical drive in this cage.

  • Page 60: Removing And Installing Hardware

    Description Item Function You can install the following storage drives in this cage: 3.5-inch primary storage drive • 3.5-inch storage drive cage • 2.5-inch storage drive with a storage drive converter 2.5-inch primary storage drive You can install a 2.5-inch storage drive in this cage when the 3.5-inch cage* primary storage drive cage is occupied.

  • Page 61: Slim Optical Drive

    Removal steps Note: If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer after installing the computer cover. Slim optical drive Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 62: Front Bezel

    Front bezel Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Slim optical drive” on page 55 P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 63: Primary Storage Drives

    Replacement procedure Primary storage drives Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...
  • Page 64 • Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. • Do not touch the contact edge of the internal storage drive. Otherwise, the internal storage drive might get damaged. •...
  • Page 65 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 66 Removal steps of the 3.5-inch primary storage drive and bracket 1. Remove the “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3.5-inch primary storage drive. 3. Remove the 3.5-inch primary storage drive and bracket. P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 67 Removal steps of the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, Type-1 storage drive converter, and bracket 1. Remove the “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2.5-inch primary storage drive. 3. Remove the 2.5-inch primary storage drive, Type-1 storage drive converter, and bracket. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 68: 3.5-Inch Primary Storage Drive Cage

    3.5-inch primary storage drive cage Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...

  • Page 69: Slim-Optical-Drive Cage

    For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Slim optical drive” on page 55 • “Front bezel” on page 56 • “Primary storage drives” on page 57 Removal steps Slim-optical-drive cage Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

  • Page 70: Secondary Storage Drives

    Replacement procedure Secondary storage drives Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data. When handling the internal storage drive, observe the following guidelines: •...
  • Page 71 • Do not apply pressure to the internal storage drive. • Do not make the internal storage drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the internal storage drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: •...

  • Page 72: Storage Drive In The Front-Access Storage Enclosure

    Removal steps of the 3.5-inch secondary storage drive, plastic bracket, and cage Storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive. Inappropriate handling might cause damage and permanent loss of data.
  • Page 73 The storage drive in the front-access storage enclosure is hot-swappable only when the following requirements are met: • The eSATA mode of the SATA 4 connector is enabled in BIOS by doing the following: 1. Restart the computer. When the logo screen is displayed, press F1 or Fn+F1. 2.
  • Page 74 Replacement procedure of the 2.5-inch storage drive, Type-2 storage drive converter, and bracket P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 75 Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
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  • Page 77: Pci-Express Card

    Note: Before removing an old 2.5-inch storage drive, safely eject the old storage drive from the operating system first. For more information, see the Windows help system. PCI-Express card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...
  • Page 78 For access, remove the “Computer cover” on page 54. Notes: • Do not attempt to install any PCI-Express cards other than discrete graphics card to PCI-Express card slot • If there is only one discrete graphics card, install it to PCI-Express card slot •...

  • Page 79: Graphics Card Fan

    Graphics card fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the “Computer cover” on page 54. Replacement procedure Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 80: Graphics Card Holder

    Graphics card holder Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove the “Computer cover” on page 54. Replacement procedure P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: Graphics Card

    Graphics card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Replacement procedure of the graphics card secured with a bracket and a plastic holder For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order, if any: •...
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  • Page 83 Removal steps of the graphics card secured with a plastic holder For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Graphics card fan” on page 73 • “Graphics card holder” on page 74 2.

  • Page 84: M.2 Solid-State Drive And Heat Sink

    M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Attention: The internal storage drive is sensitive.
  • Page 85 • Replace the internal storage drive only for upgrade or repair. The internal storage drive is not designed for frequent changes or replacement. • Before replacing the internal storage drive, make a backup copy of all the data that you want to keep. •...
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  • Page 87 Note: Remove the film that covers the thermal pad (if any) when installing the M.2 solid-state drive and the heat sink. Replacement procedure of the M.2 solid-state drive in an M.2 solid-state drive PCIe adapter 1. Remove the “Computer cover” on page 54. 2.

  • Page 88: M.2 Solid-State Drive Bracket

    M.2 solid-state drive bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Front Fan

    • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “2.5-inch primary hard disk drive, bracket, and cage” on page 58 • “M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink” on page 78 Replacement procedure Front fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1.

  • Page 90: Rear Fan

    Replacement procedure Note: Align the rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. Rotate and pull the tips of the rubber mounts until the front fan assembly is secured. Rear fan Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.

  • Page 91: Heat-Sink-And-Fan Assembly

    Replacement procedure Note: The rear fan is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Stretch the tips of the rubber mounts and gently pull the rear fan assembly out of the chassis. Note: Align the rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes.
  • Page 92 The heat sink might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 •...
  • Page 93 Position the heat-sink-and-fan assembly on the system board. Ensure that the four screws are aligned with the holes in the system board. Follow the following sequence to tighten the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly. Do not over-tighten the screws. •...
  • Page 94 2. Position the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly on the system board. Ensure that the four screws are aligned with the holes in the system board. Follow the following sequence to tighten the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the system board. Do not over-tighten the screws. Then, install the four screws to secure the new heat-sink-and-fan assembly to the chassis.

  • Page 95: Chassis Beam

    Chassis beam Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Slim optical drive” on page 55 • “Front bezel” on page 56 •...

  • Page 96: Memory Module

    Replacement procedure Memory module Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following illustration. P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Slim optical drive” on page 55 • “Front bezel” on page 56 • “Slim-optical-drive cage” on page 63 Replacement procedure Note: During the installation, ensure that you align the memory module to the slot and press down on both ends until the latches are fully engaged with a click.

  • Page 98: Power Supply Assembly

    Power supply assembly Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. Although there are no moving parts in the computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety. Keep fingers and other parts of your body away from hazardous, moving parts.

  • Page 99: E-Lock

    E-lock Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove the “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Disconnect the E-lock cable from the system board. Note: To remove the screws, you need a special tool (T15 star wrench). Removal steps Front IO bracket, power button cable, and card reader Prerequisite...
  • Page 100 Replacement procedure P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 101: Flexible Io Board

    Flexible IO board Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “E-lock” on page 93 • “Rear fan” on page 84 •...

  • Page 102: Wi-Fi Card

    Removal steps Wi-Fi card Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, remove “Computer cover” on page 54. Removal steps Note: During installation, ensure that you connect the gray cable to the connector labeled AUX on the card, and the black cable to the connector labeled MAIN.

  • Page 103: Rear Wi-Fi Antenna

    For access, remove these parts in order, if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Slim optical drive” on page 55 • “Front bezel” on page 56 • “Wi-Fi card” on page 96 Removal steps Rear Wi-Fi antenna Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions.
  • Page 104 Replacement procedure P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Thinkstation Led

    ThinkStation LED Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Slim optical drive” on page 55 •...

  • Page 106: Thermal Sensor

    Removal steps Thermal sensor Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove these parts in order if any: • “Computer cover” on page 54 • “Slim optical drive” on page 55 •...

  • Page 107: Cover Presence Switch Cable And Bracket

    Removal steps Cover presence switch cable and bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. For access, do the following: 1. Remove “Computer cover” on page 54. 2. Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the system board. Chapter 7 Hardware removal and installation...

  • Page 108: Microprocessor

    Removal steps Microprocessor Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. For access, remove these parts in order, if any: •...

  • Page 109: System Board

    Removal steps System board Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Notes: •...
  • Page 110 • “Graphics card holder” on page 74 • “Graphics card” on page 75 • “M.2 solid-state drive and heat sink” on page 78 • “Slim-optical-drive cage” on page 63 • “Front fan” on page 83 • “Rear fan” on page 84 •...

  • Page 111: Vrm Heat Sink

    3. Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to ensure that the cover is seated securely. 4. Follow any additional instructions that are included with the replacement part you received. VRM heat sink Prerequisite Before you start, read Generic Safety and Compliance Notices, and print the following instructions. The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 112 Replacement procedure P2 Tower Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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