Contents Overview ..................1 Chapter 1 Locations ..............4 Locating components ..............4 Locating connectors on the front of the computer ......5 Locating connectors on the rear of the computer ......6 Identifying parts on the system board ...........9 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware..........11 Opening the computer cover ............11 Removing and replacing the front bezel ........12 Replacing a memory module ............13...
Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo™. The description of the TV card in this manual is only used for the machines which have the TV card. It is invalid for those machines which do not have TV card.
Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web. You can find the following information: •...
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and your body. • When possible, remove the new part from the static-protective packaging, and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in on a smooth, level surface and place the part on it.
Locations Chapter This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, refer to “Removing the computer cover”. Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer.
Power supply Hard disk drive Microprocessor fan and heat sink Optical drive Memory connectors(2) card reader PCIe adapter card System board Locating connectors on the front of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the computer.
F-2 Digital connector(open the Digital Panel) [D-1] [D-2] [D-3] [D-4] [D-1] [D-1] USB connector [D-4] Card Reader [D-2] Microphone connector [D-5] Optical drive [D-3] Headphone connector Locating connectors on the rear of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer.
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L&R V-2 ———— The external VGA Card may have some of these connectors, but not have all of them. Use the correct connector according to the monitor you used. T-2 ———— The TV Card may have some of these connectors, but not have all of them.
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Key to symbols used in the above illustrations of the rear of the chassis: ——— Power Connector: To supply power to the computer. ———— PS/2 Mouse Connector: To connect a mouse having a PS/2 connector. —— PS/2 Keyboard Connector: To connect a keyboard having a PS/2 connector.
V ——— Video Connector: To connect with the Video to S-Video converting cable provided in the computer. (Some models are equipped with this connector.) ———— FM Antenna Connector: To connect an FM antenna provided with the computer. (Some models are equipped with this connector.) ————...
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Microprocessor and heat sink 1394 connector Microprocessor fan connector Serial (com2) connector Memory connector 1 Front audio connector Memory connector 2 PCI Express x1 adapter connector Power connector PCI adapter connectors (2) Diskette drive connector Battery IDE connector PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector SATA IDE connectors (4) System fan connector...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Note Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
Removing and replacing the front bezel To remove and replace the front bezel: 1. Open the computer cover. Refer to “Opening the computer cover”. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and push the bezel outward as shown. 3.
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. To replace a memory module: 1. Open the computer cover. Refer to “Opening the computer cover”.
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. To replace the power supply: 1. Remove the three screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply.
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2. Open the computer cover. Refer to “Opening the computer cover”. Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 3. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. Hardware Replacement Guide 31032756_HaWaii-HRG_EN.indd 15 2008.1.8 3:31:33 PM...
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4. Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board and from all drives. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”. 5. Remove the power supply cables from the cable clips and ties. 6. Slide the power supply assembly forward and remove it from the computer. Hardware Replacement Guide 31032756_HaWaii-HRG_EN.indd 16 2008.1.8 3:31:34 PM...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. To replace the heat sink assembly: 1. Remove the computer cover. Refer to “Removing the computer cover”.
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8. Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. 9. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should be 0.03ml (3 tick marks on the grease syringe).
13. Reconnect the disconnected cables to the system board. 14. Refer to the” Completing the installation”. Replacing the system board 1. Turn off the computer and allow the computer to cool for one hour. 2. Open the computer cover. Refer to the “Opening the computer cover”. 3.
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8. Lift the system board out of the chassis carefully. Note: You might have to tilt the front end of the system board between the diskette drive and the fan assembly to remove it completely from the chassis. 9. Place the failing system board next to the new system board on a clean, flat surface.
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13. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Place the heat sink on its side so that the thermal grease does not come in contact with anything. 14. To remove the microprocessor from the system board, lift the small handle and open the retainer Hardware Replacement Guide 31032756_HaWaii-HRG_EN.indd 21...
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Important Touch only the sides of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom. 15. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes a. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board.
“Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Hardware Replacement Guide 31032756_HaWaii-HRG_EN.indd 23...
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To replace the heat sink assembly: 1. Open the computer cover. Refer to “Opening the computer cover”. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the microprocessor. 3. Disconnect all cables connected to the system board. Refer to “Identifying parts on the system board”.
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7. Lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the failing system board. Note: Place the heat sink on its side on a clean, flat surface so the thermal grease on the bottom of the heat sink does not touch the surface and become contaminated.
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Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. When handling the microprocessor, touch only the sides. 9. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes a. Note the orientation of the notches on the microprocessor.
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12. Holding the microprocessor with your fingers, position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket. Important To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the socket. 13.
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you will also receive a set of Operating System Recovery CD.
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3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the hard disk drive. 4. press the release button to pull the drive and bracket out of the drive bay by pulling on the blue handle. Hardware Replacement Guide 31032756_HaWaii-HRG_EN.indd 29 2008.1.8 3:31:40 PM...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. To replace an optical drive 1. Open the computer cover. Refer to “Opening the computer cover”.
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. To replace an adapter: 1. Open the computer cover. Refer to “Opening the computer cover”.
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3. Pulling the adapter out of the adapter connector by opening the retaining clips as shown. 4. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. Hardware Replacement Guide 31032756_HaWaii-HRG_EN.indd 32 2008.1.8 3:31:41 PM...
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. To replace the keyboard: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support. To replace the mouse: 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.
4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5. Connect the new mouse cable to the connector. 6. Refer to the “Completing the installation.” Replacing the External speaker 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices.
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5. To update your configuration settings, refer to “Starting the Setup Utility” in the User Guide or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual. Note: 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.
All the manuals included with your computer is provided to help you use Lenovo products appropriately, but it does not represent any description of the software/ hardware configuration for the product.
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Lenovo (Beijing) Co., Ltd. Names or marks of certain companies mentioned in all the manuals included with your computer or this document are only used to state trademark rights, and they will not necessarily indicate that related software or hardware is included.