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  • Page 1 ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types: 30AG, 30AH, 30AJ, and 30AK...
  • Page 2 Appendix B “Notices” on page 231. First Edition (June 2014) © Copyright Lenovo 2014. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If data or software are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    8.1 operating system ..Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA Lenovo Support Web site ..RAID functionality... .
  • Page 4 ....Index....ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    For FRU replacement instructions, see Chapter 8 “Replacing FRUs” on page 83. For FRU part numbers, go to: http:/www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkStation computers. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively.

  • Page 7: Chapter 1. Safety Information

    • Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer. 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 © Copyright Lenovo 2014...
  • Page 8 • Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: – 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: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 9: Safety Inspection Guide

    – Use caution; do not become a victim yourself. – Switch off power. – Send another person to get medical aid. Safety inspection guide The intent of this inspection guide is to assist you in identifying potentially unsafe conditions on these products.

  • Page 10: Grounding Requirements

    • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew • Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 11 • 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. • Connect to properly wired outlets any equipment that will be attached to this product. •...
  • Page 12 The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 13 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 14 ≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 15 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. • Conecte todos os cabos de alimentação a tomadas elétricas corretamente instaladas e aterradas. •...
  • Page 16 O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 17 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 18 ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 19 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 20 • l'exposer à des températures supérieures à 100°C, • chercher à la réparer ou à la démonter. Ne pas mettre la pile à la poubelle. Pour la mise au rebut, se reporter à la réglementation en vigueur. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 21 ATTENTION: Si des produits à laser (tels que des unités de CD-ROM, de DVD-ROM, des unités à fibres optiques, ou des émetteurs) sont installés, prenez connaissance des informations suivantes : • Ne retirez pas le carter. En ouvrant l'unité de CD-ROM ou de DVD-ROM, vous vous exposez au rayonnement dangereux du laser.
  • Page 22 Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. Die Batterie enthält Lithium und kann bei unsachgemäßer Verwendung, Handhabung oder Entsorgung explodieren. Die Batterie nicht: • mit Wasser in Berührung bringen. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 23 • über 100 C erhitzen. • reparieren oder zerlegen. Die örtlichen Bestimmungen für die Entsorgung von Sondermüll beachten. ACHTUNG: Bei der Installation von Lasergeräten (wie CD-ROM-Laufwerken, DVD- aufwerken, Einheiten mit Lichtwellenleitertechnik oder Sendern) Folgendes beachten: • Die Abdeckungen nicht entfernen. Durch Entfernen der Abdeckungen des Lasergeräts können gefährliche Laserstrahlungen freigesetzt werden.
  • Page 24 ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 25 Chapter 1 Safety information...
  • Page 26 • Riscaldarla ad una temperatura superiore ai 100 gradi C (212 gradi F) • Smontarla, ricaricarla o tentare di ripararla Le batterie usate vanno smaltite in accordo alla normativa in vigore (DPR 915/82 e successive disposizioni e disposizioni locali). ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 27 ATTENZIONE: 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 28 ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 29 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 30 • No quite las cubiertas. Si quita las cubiertas del producto láser, podría quedar expuesto a radiación láser peligrosa. Dentro del dispositivo no existe ninguna pieza que requiera servicio técnico. • Si usa controles o ajustes o realiza procedimientos que no sean los especificados aquí, podría exponerse a radiaciones peligrosas. PELIGRO ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 31 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 32 ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 33: Chapter 2. General Information

    Storage: -15.2 to 10 668 m (-50 to 35 000 ft) Electrical input Input voltage: • Low range: Minimum: 100 V ac Maximum: 127 V ac Input frequency: 50/60 Hz • High range: Minimum: 200 V ac Maximum: 240 V ac Input frequency: 50/60 Hz © Copyright Lenovo 2014...

  • Page 34: Specifications (30Aj And 30Ak)

    Control Panel. The icon name displayed in the search result or Control Panel might be different from the program name. You can find the program by its program name or icon name as shown in the Lenovo programs available on the Windows 7 operating system table.

  • Page 35: Accessing Lenovo Programs On The Windows 8.1 Operating System

    Press the Windows key to go to the Start screen. Click a Lenovo program to launch it. If you cannot find the program you need, click the arrow icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen.

  • Page 36: Lenovo Support Web Site

    • PC Cloud Manager • System Update Lenovo Support Web site Technical support information is available on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support This Web site is updated with the latest support information such as the following: • Drivers and software •...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3. General Checkout

    Service Support and Engineering functions. • 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? © Copyright Lenovo 2014...
  • Page 38 7. Have the same configuration options set in the system 8. Have the same setup for the operating system control files Comparing the configuration and software set-up between “working and non-working” systems will often lead to problem resolution. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    Chapter 4. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter provides information about diagnosing and troubleshooting computer problems. If your computer problem is not described here, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problems.

  • Page 40: Accessing Control Panel On The Windows 8.1 Operating System

    If this does not correct the problem, continue with the next step. 6. Run the diagnostic program. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for more information. • If the diagnostic program detects a hardware failure, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    • If you are unable to run the diagnostic program, contact the Lenovo Customer Support Center. See “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for more information. • If the diagnostic program does not detect a hardware failure, continue with the next step.
  • Page 42 • Verify that the audio device drivers are correctly installed. See Microsoft Windows help system for more information. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 43: Cd Problems

    Refer to the documentation that comes with the application or game for instructions on setting sound-card settings. • If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 44: Dvd Problems

    If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30. DVD problems Select your symptom from the following list: • “Black screen instead of DVD video” on page 38 •...

  • Page 45: Intermittent Problems

    • Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 46: Keyboard, Mouse, Or Pointing Device Problems

    If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center. See “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30. "No Operating System Found" message or the system not starting from the correct hard disk drive Symptom: "No Operating System Found"...
  • Page 47 • If you are using a USB keyboard or mouse, verify that the USB connectors are enabled in the BIOS settings. See “Enabling or disabling a device” on page 55. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 48: Monitor Problems

    Wrong characters appear on the screen Symptom: Wrong characters appear on the screen. Action: Have the computer serviced. For details, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30. The monitor works when you turn on the computer, but goes blank after some period...
  • Page 49 If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 50: Networking Problems

    2. Adjust the placement of the monitor and other devices so that they are at least 305 mm (12 inches) apart. 3. Turn on the monitor. If these actions do not correct the problem, your monitor might need service. See “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for details.
  • Page 51 5. Click Update Driver Software, and then follow the instructions on the screen. On the Windows 8 or Windows 8.1 operating system, do the following: 1. Open Control Panel. 2. Click Hardware and Sound. 3. Click Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

  • Page 52: Option Problems

    See the documentation supplied with the adapter (as well as the documentation for any other installed adapters) to determine the resources required for each adapter. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.
  • Page 53 Insufficient free hard disk drive space Symptom: Insufficient free hard disk drive space The Windows operating system will slow down and might produce errors if the hard disk drive gets too full. To check the amount of free space on the Windows 7 operating system, do the following: 1.

  • Page 54: Printer Problems

    30. For step-by-step instructions on installing memory, see “Installing or replacing a memory module” on page 88. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the diagnostic programs (see “Lenovo Solution Center” on page 51 for instructions). If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 55: Serial Connector Problems

    • Ensure that the serial-connector adapter, if you added one, is properly installed and firmly seated. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program. If you need technical assistance, see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30.

  • Page 56: A Wireless Lan Problem

    If these actions do not correct the problem, you might need technical assistance. Contact your software manufacturer or see “Lenovo Support Web site” on page 30 for details. A wireless LAN problem Symptom: You cannot connect using the built-in wireless networking card.

  • Page 57: Usb Problems

    • Reset the device by detaching and reattaching the USB connector. If these actions do not correct the problem, run the Lenovo Solution Center program to test the USB connector. If the USB device came with its own diagnostics, run those diagnostics against the USB device.

  • Page 58: Uefi Diagnostic Program

    • Memory - Quick test • Recover bad sectors tool • Memory - Extended test • Generate configuration file • Motherboard test • Execute from configuration file • PCI-e test • Exit application • Storage - Quick test ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 59: Chapter 5. Advanced Configuration

    Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 53. Then, follow the instructions on the screen. You can use either the keyboard or the mouse to navigate through menu choices. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen. © Copyright Lenovo 2014...

  • Page 60: Using Bios Passwords

    To set, change, or delete a password, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 53. 2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 61: Enabling Or Disabling A Device

    3. Depending on the password type, select Set Power-On Password, Set Administrator Password, or Hard Disk Password. 4. Follow the instructions on the right side of the screen to set, change, or delete a password. Note: A password can be any combination of up to 64 alphabetic and numeric characters. For more information, see “Password considerations”...

  • Page 62: Enabling Erp Lps Compliance Mode

    58. Enabling ErP LPS compliance mode Lenovo computers meet the eco-design requirements of the ErP Lot 3 regulation. For more information, go http://www.lenovo.com/ecodeclaration You can enable the energy-related products directive (ErP) lowest power state (LPS) compliance mode in the Setup Utility program to reduce the consumption of electricity when your computer is in sleep or off mode.

  • Page 63: Ice Performance Mode

    3. Select Wake Up on Alarm and press Enter. Then follow the instructions on the screen. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program. Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit. • Enable the after power loss feature The after power loss feature enables your computer to wake up when the power supply resumes after a sudden loss of electricity.

  • Page 64: Changing The Bios Settings Before Installing A New Operating System

    • RAID Level 0 – Striped disk array – Two hard disk drives minimum – Better performance without fault tolerance • RAID Level 1 – Mirrored disk array – Two hard disk drives minimum – Improved read performance and 100% redundancy ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 65: Configuring The System Bios To Enable Sata Raid Functionality

    Configuring the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality This section describes how to configure the system BIOS to enable SATA RAID functionality. Note: Use the arrow keys on the keyboard to make selections. To enable SATA RAID functionality, do the following: 1.

  • Page 66: Resetting Disks To Non-Raid

    • See “Deleting RAID volumes” on page 59 for RAID volume deletion. • See “Creating RAID volumes” on page 59 for RAID volume creation. • Use the up and down arrow keys to select Exit and press Enter. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 67: Chapter 6. Symptom-To-Fru Index

    • Microprocessor(s) connection Check the power cord for continuity. Power cord Check the power-on switch for continuity. Power-on switch Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. © Copyright Lenovo 2014...

  • Page 68: Post Error Codes

    1962 No operating system found. Boot This error occurs only after the POST sequence will automatically repeat. is completed. Boot sequence will automatically repeat. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 69: Miscellaneous Error Conditions

    Miscellaneous error conditions Message/Symptom FRU/Action Changing display colors Display/Monitor Computer will not power-off. See “Hard disk drive boot 1. Power Switch error” on page 61. 2. System Board 3. Riser card, if installed. Computer will not RPL from server 1. Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette.

  • Page 70: Undetermined Problems

    This section provides instructions on how to find out the failing devices or adapters. 1. Power-off the computer. 2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time. a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse) b. Any adapters c. Memory modules ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 71 d. Extended video memory e. External Cache f. External Cache RAM g. Hard disk drive h. Diskette drive 3. Power-on the computer to re-test 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.
  • Page 72 ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 73: Chapter 7. Locations

    Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Optical drive eject/close button USB 3.0 connectors (2) Hard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator Power button Microphone connector Headphone connector Card-reader slot (available on some models) © Copyright Lenovo 2014...

  • Page 74: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Note: If your computer has a discrete graphics card, a network interface card, or an audio card installed in one of the PCI card slots, ensure that you use the connectors on the card instead of the corresponding connectors on the computer. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 75: Locating Major Frus And Crus

    Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.
  • Page 76 Figure 3. Locating major FRUs and CRUs ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 77 The following table lists the major FRUs shown in Figure 3 “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 70 and identifies which FRUs are also self-service CRUs or optional-service CRUs. Notes: • Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are secured by no more than two screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the keyboard, the mouse, any USB device, and the power cord.

  • Page 78: Looking Up Fru Information

    USB 2.0 connector or card reader connector USB hardware disable header Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Serial (COM2) connector Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper Internal speaker connector Front audio connector ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 79: Locating Internal Drives

    PCI card slot PCI Express x16 card slot (negotiable link width x4, PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 graphics card slot System fan connector Cover presence switch connector (Intrusion switch connector) Locating internal drives Internal 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.

  • Page 80: Locations (30Ak And 30Aj)

    The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer. Figure 6. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Power indicator Optical drive eject/close button Power button Hard disk drive activity indicator USB 3.0 connector Microphone connector Headphone connector USB 3.0 connector ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 81: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors on the rear of your computer The following illustration 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.

  • Page 82: Locating Major Frus And Crus

    Figure 8 “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 77 shows the locations of the major FRUs and CRUs in the computer. To remove the computer cover, see Chapter 8 “Replacing FRUs” on page 83. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 83 Figure 8. Locating major FRUs and CRUs The following table lists the major FRUs shown in Figure 8 “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 77 and identifies which FRUs are also self-service CRUs or optional-service CRUs. Chapter 7 Locations...

  • Page 84: Looking Up Fru Information

    Rear Wi-Fi antenna (available on some models) PCI card (available on some models) System board Battery Microprocessor Keyboard Mouse Looking up FRU information For detailed FRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go to: http:/www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 85: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Locating parts on the system board The following illustration shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 9. System board part locations PS/2 keyboard and mouse connector 4-pin power connector Battery Microprocessor Microprocessor fan connector Memory slot 1 (DIMM1) Memory slot 2 (DIMM2) Memory slot 3 (DIMM3) Memory slot 4 (DIMM4)

  • Page 86: Locating Internal Drives

    • 5.25-inch cage assembly (slim optical drive plus storage drive) (hereafter called 5.25-inch cage assembly) • 5.25-inch flex module equipped with some or all of the following components: – Slim optical drive – Card reader – eSATA connector – IEEE 1394 connector Card-reader bay ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 87 A card reader or an mSATA solid-state drive might be installed in this bay. Secondary hard-disk-drive bay A 2.5-inch hard disk drive or solid-state drive might be installed in this bay. Primary hard-disk-drive bay A 3.5-inch hard disk drive, 3.5-inch hybrid drive, or 2.5-inch solid-state drive might be installed in this bay. Chapter 7 Locations...
  • Page 88 ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 89: Chapter 8. Replacing Frus

    Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. Notes: • Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. • When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option.

  • Page 90: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    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. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 83. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 91: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    3. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the front bezel outward. Figure 12. Removing the front bezel 4. To reinstall the front bezel, align the three plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inwards until it snaps into position on the left side.
  • Page 92 3. At the rear of the computer, press the release button to open the card latch Figure 13. Opening the PCI card latch ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 93 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: • If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. • If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot.

  • Page 94: Installing Or Replacing A Memory Module

    2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 83. 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. Locate the memory slots. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 95 5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 85. 6.

  • Page 96: Installing Or Replacing A Device In The Optical Drive Bay

    2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 83. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 84. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 97 4. If you are installing an optical drive, do the following: a. Remove the metal static shield from the desired drive bay. b. Locate the optical drive retainer from the left side of the computer. Push the retainer downwards to unlock the retainer. Then lift the retainer out of the chassis. Figure 20.
  • Page 98 Figure 24. Connecting the cables to the rear of the new optical drive What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 99 Installing or replacing a device in the 5.25-inch flex module Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. This section provides instructions on how to a device in the 5.25-inch flex module. Installing and replacing a device in the 5.25-inch flex module involves the following operations: •...
  • Page 100 Figure 28. Installing the clip of the slim optical drive in the flex module 5. Slide the new slim optical drive with the clip into the flex module until the slim optical drive snaps into position. Figure 29. Installing the slim optical drive in the flex module ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 101 6. Position the flex module cover on the flex module so that the rail guides on the bottom of the flex module cover engage the rails on the flex module. Then, push the cover to the front of the flex module until it snaps into position.
  • Page 102 4. To install the a new card reader into the card reader retaining bracket, align the four holes in the card reader with the corresponding studs on the bracket and then press the new card reader downward until it snaps into position. Figure 34. Installing the card reader into the card reader retaining bracket ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 103 5. Note the orientation of the new card reader and route the card reader cable into the cable clip. Hold the clip on the card reader retaining bracket to insert the new card reader into the card reader slot in flex module until it snaps into position.
  • Page 104 Press the two clips toward each other as shown to pull the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector out of the flex module. Figure 38. Removing the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector in the flex module ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 105: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    4. Note the orientation of the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector and route the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector cable into the cable clip. 5. Place the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector into the metal retainer. Then insert the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector into the corresponding slot in the flex module as shown.
  • Page 106 USB 3.0 connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 107: Installing Or Replacing The Card Reader

    Installing or replacing the card reader Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. Note: The card reader is only available in some models. For new installation, see “Installing the card reader” on page 101.
  • Page 108 See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. 11. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 84. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 109: Replacing The Battery

    • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. Replacing the battery Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-connector assignments (configuration).

  • Page 110: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    3. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from the system board and all drives. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. 4. Release the power supply assembly cables from the cable clips and ties in the chassis. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 111: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    9. Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect the power supply assembly cables to the system board and each of the drives.
  • Page 112 , then fully tighten screw , and then fully tighten screw 10. Connect the heat sink and fan assembly cable to the microprocessor fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 113: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. Replacing the internal speaker Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1.

  • Page 114: Replacing The Thermal Sensor

    4. Locate the thermal sensor. See “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 69. 5. Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the thermal sensor connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 115 6. From inside the chassis, pivot the upper retaining clip that secures the plastic holder of the thermal sensor downward and then push the clip outward to release the clip. Then disengage the plastic holder holding the thermal sensor from the chassis. Figure 52.

  • Page 116: Replacing The Microprocessor

    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. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 83. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 117 3. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board. 4. Locate the system board and disconnect all cables connected to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. 5. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 105. Note: Place the heat sink and fan assembly on its side so that the thermal grease on the bottom of it does not get in contact with anything.
  • Page 118 11. Close the microprocessor retainer and lock it into position with the small handle to secure the new microprocessor in the socket. 12. Reinstall the heat sink and fan assembly. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 105. 13. Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 119: Installing The Solid-State Drive

    What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. Installing the solid-state drive Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1.

  • Page 120: Installing Or Replacing The Msata Solid-State Drive

    “Replacing the mSATA solid-state drive” on page 116 Installing the mSATA solid-state drive Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. To install the mSATA solid-state drive, do the following: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 121 1. Insert the mSATA solid-state drive into the mini PCI Express slot on the storage converter shipped with the mSATA solid-state drive, and then press the mSATA solid-state drive downward. Figure 59. Installing the mSATA solid-state drive into the storage converter 2.
  • Page 122 Figure 62. Removing the storage converter together with the installed mSATA solid-state drive 7. Remove the two screws that secure the mSATA solid-state drive from the storage converter. Figure 63. Removing the screws that secure the mSATA solid-state drive ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 123 8. Remove the mSATA solid-state drive from the mini PCI Express slot on the storage converter. Figure 64. Removing the mSATA solid-state drive from the storage converter 9. To install a new mSATA solid-state drive, insert the mSATA solid-state drive into the mini PCI Express slot on the storage converter, and then press the mSATA solid-state drive downward.

  • Page 124: Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive

    5. Pull the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive from the drive cage. Figure 68. Removing the primary hard disk drive 6. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 125: Replacing The Secondary Hard Disk Drive

    7. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 126 Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive. Figure 72. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 127: Installing The Tertiary Hard Disk Drive

    8. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position. Figure 73. Installing the secondary hard disk drive 9. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new hard disk drive. What to do next: •...
  • Page 128 5.25-inch optical drive bracket. Figure 74. Installing the tertiary hard disk drive • Install the solid-state drive into the 5.25-inch optical drive bracket. To install the solid-state drive into the 5.25-inch optical drive bracket, do the following: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 129 a. Install the solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then, install the five screws to secure the solid-state drive to the storage converter. Figure 75. Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter b. Install the solid-state drive with the storage converter into the 5.25-inch optical drive bracket. Then, fully tighten the four screws to secure the solid-state drive with the storage converter to the 5.25-inch optical drive bracket.
  • Page 130 Figure 79. Connecting the hard disk drive or solid-state drive What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 131: Replacing The Front Fan Assembly

    Replacing the front fan assembly Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. Note: The front fan assembly is only available on some models. To replace the front fan assembly, do the following: 1.

  • Page 132: Replacing The Rear Fan Assembly

    Figure 82. Removing the rear fan assembly 6. Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts with the corresponding holes in the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 133: Replacing The Power Button

    7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is secured in place. Figure 83. Installing the rear fan assembly 8. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. What to do next: •...
  • Page 134 9. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 84. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 135: Replacing The Cover Presence Switch

    Replacing the cover presence switch Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. To replace the cover presence switch, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2.

  • Page 136: Replacing The System Board

    5. Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. 6. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the failing system board. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 105. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 137 7. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board by following the sequence shown in the following illustration. Figure 88. Removing the eight screws that secure the system board 8. Slide the system board to the front of the computer and then carefully lift the system board out of the chassis.
  • Page 138 To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following: 1. After you have removed the microprocessor from the failing system board, close the microprocessor retainer and then put the lever to the locked position to secure the retainer in place. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 139: Replacing The Wi-Fi Units

    2. Note the orientation of the socket cover, and install one side of the socket cover into the microprocessor socket. Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until the socket cover snaps into position. Note: Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration. Figure 90.
  • Page 140 Note: The Bluetooth cable connects the Bluetooth connector on the Wi-Fi adapter card to the front USB connector on the system board to support the Bluetooth function. 4. At the rear of the computer, press the release button to open the PCI card latch Figure 92. Opening the PCI card latch ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 141 5. Grasp the Wi-Fi adapter card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot. Figure 93. Removing the Wi-Fi adapter card Note: The card fits tightly into the card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the card a small amount until it is removed from the card slot.
  • Page 142 3. Pull the Wi-Fi card module out of the mini PCI Express slot to remove it from the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 96. Removing the Wi-Fi card module Installing the Wi-Fi units To install the Wi-Fi units, do the following: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 143 1. Insert the Wi-Fi card module into the mini PCI Express slot, and then install the two screws to secure the Wi-Fi card module to the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 97. Installing the Wi-Fi card module Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs...

  • Page 144: Installing Or Removing The Rear Wi-Fi Antenna

    Installing or removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. Installing the rear Wi-Fi antenna To install the rear Wi-Fi antenna, do the following: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 145 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. Install the rear Wi-Fi antenna to the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable connector attached on the rear of the computer.

  • Page 146: Installing Or Removing The Front Wi-Fi Antenna

    5. Stick the front antenna to the front panel as shown. Then insert the front antenna cable through the hole in the front panel. Figure 103. Installing the front Wi-Fi antenna 6. Connect the front antenna cable to the Wi-Fi card module. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 147: Replacing The Keyboard Or Mouse

    What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 142. Removing the front Wi-Fi antenna To remove the front Wi-Fi antenna, do the following: 1.

  • Page 148: Completing The Parts Replacement

    2. If you have removed the front bezel, reinstall it. 3. Ensure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the computer cover. Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the computer cover. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 149: Installing Or Replacing Hardware (30Ak And 30Aj)

    8. To update your configuration, refer to “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 53. 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.

  • Page 150: Removing The Computer Cover

    Notes: • Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. • When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this section along with the instructions that come with the option. Removing the computer cover Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information”...

  • Page 151: Removing And Reinstalling The Front Bezel

    Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. This section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel. To remove and reinstall the front bezel, do the following: 1.

  • Page 152: Accessing The System Board Components And Drives

    5. Remove any parts that might prevent your access to the memory slots. Depending on your computer model, you might need to remove the PCI Express x16 graphics card for easier access to the memory slots. See “Installing or replacing a PCI card” on page 148. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 153 6. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a memory module, do one of the following: • If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot. Figure 110.

  • Page 154: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 144. 3. Rotate the PCI card retainer to the open position. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 155 4. Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card, do one of the following: • If you are installing a PCI card, remove the appropriate metal slot cover. • If you are replacing an old PCI card, grasp the old card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot.

  • Page 156: Installing Or Replacing The Card Reader

    2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 144. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 145. 4. Locate the card reader drive bay. See “Locating major FRUs and CRUs” on page 76. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 157 5. Press the release tab as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Figure 116. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward 6. Install the new card reader into the card reader bracket. Then install the two screws to secure the card reader to the bracket.
  • Page 158 Figure 117. Installing the card reader 8. Install the screw to secure the card reader bracket to the chassis. Figure 118. Installing the screw that secures the card reader ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 159: Replacing The Card Reader

    9. Connect the card reader cable to Front USB connectors on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
  • Page 160 9. Install the card reader bracket to the chassis. Then push the bracket to the left to align the screw hole in the bracket with the corresponding hole in the chassis. Figure 121. Installing the card reader 10. Install the screw to secure the card reader bracket to the chassis. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 161: Replacing The Battery

    Figure 122. Installing the screw that secures the card reader 11. Reconnect the card reader cable to one of the USB connectors on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79. What to do next: •...

  • Page 162: Installing Or Replacing The Msata Solid-State Drive

    1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 144. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 145. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 163 4. Locate the card reader drive bay. Note: You might have to remove the metal cover of the card reader drive bay. 5. Press the release tab as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Figure 125. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward 6.
  • Page 164 9. Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the mSATA solid-state drive. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 223. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 165 Replacing the mSATA solid-state drive To replace the mSATA solid-state drive, do the following: 1. Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets. 2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 144. 3.
  • Page 166 Figure 130. Removing the mSATA solid-state drive storage converter 8. Remove the two screws that secure the mSATA solid-state drive from the storage converter. Figure 131. Removing the screws that secure the mSATA solid state drive ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 167 9. Remove the mSATA solid-state drive from the mini PCI Express slot on the storage converter. Figure 132. Removing the mSATA solid state drive 10. To install a new mSATA solid-state drive, insert the mSATA solid-state drive into the mini PCI Express slot on the storage converter, and then press the mSATA solid-state drive downward.

  • Page 168: Installing Or Replacing A Device In The Optical Drive Bay

    2. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 144. 3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 145. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 169 4. Press the release tab as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Figure 136. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward 5. If you are installing a new optical drive, do the following: a. Remove the metal static shield from the bay. b.
  • Page 170 Then remove the optical drive retainer from the left side of the optical drive. Figure 137. Removing the optical drive 6. Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive. Figure 138. Installing the optical drive retainer ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 171 7. Slide the new optical drive into the drive bay until the optical drive snaps into position. Figure 139. Installing the optical drive 8. Connect any required cables. For the optical drive, connect the power cable and the signal cable to the rear of the optical drive.
  • Page 172 Figure 141. Removing the slim optical drive in the flex module b. Remove the screws that secure the clip to remove the clip from the side of the slim optical drive. Figure 142. Removing the clip of the slim optical drive in the flex module ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 173 4. Install the screws to secure the clip on the side of the new slim optical drive. Figure 143. Installing the clip of the slim optical drive in the flex module 5. Slide the new slim optical drive with the clip into the flex module until the slim optical drive snaps into position.
  • Page 174 72. b. Pull the clip as shown to remove the card reader with the card reader retaining bracket out of the flex module. Figure 147. Removing the card reader in the flex module ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 175 c. Flex the four clips on the sides of the card reader retaining bracket to remove the card reader from the bracket. Figure 148. Removing the card reader from the card reader retaining bracket 4. To install the a new card reader into the card reader retaining bracket, align the four holes in the card reader with the corresponding studs on the bracket and then press the new card reader downward until it snaps into position.
  • Page 176 2. Lift the clip on the side of the flex module upward and slide the flex module cover to the rear of the flex module to remove the cover. Figure 152. Removing the flex module cover 3. If you are replacing an eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector, do the following: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 177 a. Disconnect the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector cable from the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 72. b. Press the two clips toward each other as shown to pull the eSATA connector or IEEE 1394 connector out of the flex module.
  • Page 178 1. Slide the 5.25-inch cage assembly out of the front of the computer. See “Installing or replacing a device in the optical drive bay” on page 162. 2. If you are replacing an old slim optical drive, do the following: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 179 a. press the release button to eject the tab that secures the slim optical drive. Then, slide the slim optical drive out of the front of the 5.25-inch cage assembly. Figure 156. Removing the slim optical drive in the 5.25-inch cage assembly b.
  • Page 180 To install or replace a slim optical drive in the 5.25-inch cage assembly, do the following: 1. Slide the 5.25-inch cage assembly out of the front of the computer. See “Installing or replacing a device in the optical drive bay” on page 162. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 181 2. If you are replacing an old hard disk drive, remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive. Then, slide the hard disk drive out of the rear of the 5.25-inch cage assembly. Figure 160. Removing the hard disk drive from the 5.25-inch cage assembly 3.
  • Page 182 • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 223. Installing or replacing a slim optical drive conversion board in the 5.25-inch cage assembly To install or replace a slim optical drive conversion board in the 5.25-inch cage assembly, do the following: ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 183 1. Slide the 5.25-inch cage assembly out of the front of the computer. See “Installing or replacing a device in the optical drive bay” on page 162. 2. Remove the slim optical drive from the 5.25-inch cage assembly. See “Installing or replacing a slim optical drive in the 5.25-inch cage assembly”...

  • Page 184: Installing Or Replacing The Solid-State Drive

    To install the solid-state drive, do the following: 1. Install the solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then, install the four screws to secure the solid-state drive to the storage converter. Figure 166. Installing the solid-state drive into the storage converter ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 185 2. To install the solid-state drive with the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin , and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the storage converter. Figure 167.
  • Page 186 Figure 168. Removing the storage converter from the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket 7. Remove the four screws that secure the solid-state drive. Then lift the solid-state drive out of the storage converter. Figure 169. Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converter ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 187 8. Install a new solid-state drive into the storage converter. Then install the four screws to secure the new solid-state drive to the storage converter. Figure 170. Installing the new solid-state drive into the storage converter 9. To install the storage converter into the 3.5-inch hard disk drive bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the storage converter.

  • Page 188: Replacing The Front Audio And Usb Assembly

    6. Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79. Note: Ensure that you note the locations of the cables when you disconnect the cables from the system board. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 189: Replacing The System Fan

    7. Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly bracket to the chassis to remove the bracket from the chassis. Figure 173. Removing the front audio and USB assembly 8. Remove the two screws that secure the front audio and USB assembly to its bracket and remove the failing front audio and USB assembly from the bracket.
  • Page 190 Then, carefully pull on the tips of the rubber mounts from the bottom until the new system fan is secured in place. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 191: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    Figure 176. Installing the system fan 8. Connect the system fan cable to the power fan connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
  • Page 192 • Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan assembly. 8. Pivot the two plastic retaining clips that secure the heat sink fan duct outward. Then remove the heat sink fan duct from the failing heat sink and fan assembly. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 193 Figure 178. Removing the heat sink fan duct 9. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the holes on the system board. Note: Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board.

  • Page 194: Replacing The Internal Speaker

    79. 5. Press the release tab as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Figure 180. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward 6. Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 195 7. Push the metal tab on the top of the internal speaker outward and slide the internal speaker upward to completely remove it from the chassis. Figure 181. Removing the internal speaker 8. Position the new internal speaker into the four metal clips and push the internal speaker downward until it is secured in place.

  • Page 196: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    3. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 145. 4. Gently pivot the two plastic retaining clips that secure the heat sink fan duct outward, and then lift the heat sink fan duct out of the chassis. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 197 Figure 183. Removing the heat sink fan duct 5. Press the release tab as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Figure 184. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward 6. Record the cable routing and cable connections. Then, disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from power connectors , and on the system board.
  • Page 198 8. At the rear of the computer, remove the three screws that secure the power supply assembly. Press the power supply clip downward to release the power supply assembly and then slide the power supply assembly to the front of the computer. Lift the power supply assembly out of the computer. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 199 10. Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the new power supply assembly are aligned with the corresponding holes in the rear of the chassis. Then, install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place. Note: Use only screws provided by Lenovo. Chapter 8 Replacing FRUs...
  • Page 200 Figure 188. Pivoting the drive bay assembly downward 13. Position the heat sink fan duct on the top of the heat sink as shown. Then, press the heat sink fan duct straight down until it snaps into position. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 201: Replacing The Power Button

    Figure 189. Installing the heat sink fan duct What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 223. Replacing the power button Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information”...
  • Page 202 6. Disconnect the power button cable from the power button connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79. 7. Push the power button inward through the hole to disengage it from the chassis. Figure 191. Removing the power button ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 203: Replacing The Cover Presence Switch

    8. Insert the two plastic tabs in the new power button through the hole on the chassis, and then press the power button as shown until it snaps into position. Figure 192. Installing the new power button 9. Reconnect the power button cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79.
  • Page 204 9. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 145. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 223. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 205: Replacing The Microprocessor

    Replacing the microprocessor CAUTION: The heat sink assembly might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool. Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1.
  • Page 206 Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible. Figure 197. Removing the microprocessor 7. Make sure that the small handle is in the raised position and the microprocessor retainer is fully open. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 207: Replacing The Primary Hard Disk Drive

    8. Hold the new microprocessor and align the notches on it with the alignment keys in the microprocessor socket, or align the small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding beveled corner of the microprocessor socket. Figure 198.
  • Page 208 7. Pull the blue handle to slide the hard disk drive out of the drive cage. Figure 200. Removing the primary hard disk drive 8. Flex the sides of the blue bracket to remove the hard disk drive from the bracket. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 209: Replacing The Secondary Hard Disk Drive

    9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 210 5. Locate the secondary hard disk drive. 6. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive. 7. Remove the cable clip on the bottom of the primary hard disk drive bay as shown. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 211 Figure 204. Removing the cable clip 8. Align the four holes in the secondary hard disk drive bracket with the corresponding four tabs on the bottom of the primary hard disk drive bay as shown. Then, position the bracket onto the bottom of the primary hard disk drive bay so that the tabs on the bay pass through the holes in the bracket.
  • Page 212 Figure 206. Installing the secondary hard disk drive bracket 10. Install the screw to secure the secondary hard disk drive bracket to the chassis. Figure 207. Installing the screw to secure the secondary hard disk drive bracket ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 213: Replacing The System Board

    11. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align pin , pin , pin and pin on the bracket with the corresponding holes in the hard disk drive. Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive.
  • Page 214 7. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the failing system board. See “Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly” on page 185. 8. Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 215 9. Remove the eight screws that secure the system board by following the sequence shown in the following illustration. Figure 211. Removing the eight screws that secure the system board 10. Slide the system board to the front of the computer and then carefully lift the system board out of the chassis.
  • Page 216 To install the microprocessor socket cover, do the following: 1. After you have removed the microprocessor from the failing system board, close the microprocessor retainer and then put the lever to the locked position to secure the retainer in place. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 217: Replacing The Thermal Sensor

    2. Note the orientation of the socket cover, and install one side of the socket cover into the microprocessor socket. Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downward until the socket cover snaps into position. Note: Your microprocessor socket and cover might look slightly different from the illustration. Figure 213.
  • Page 218 Figure 215. Installing the new thermal sensor ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 219: Replacing The Wi-Fi Units

    11. Reconnect the thermal sensor cable to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 79. 12. Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 145. What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. •...
  • Page 220 To remove the Wi-Fi card module, do the following: 1. Remove the Wi-Fi adapter card from the computer, and then disconnect the front and rear Wi-Fi antenna cables from the Wi-Fi card module. Figure 218. Removing the Wi-Fi antenna cables ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 221 2. Remove the two screws that secure the Wi-Fi card module to the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 219. Removing the screws that secure the Wi-Fi card module 3. Pull the Wi-Fi card module out of the mini PCI Express slot to remove it from the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 220.
  • Page 222 1. Insert the Wi-Fi card module into the mini PCI Express slot, and then install the two screws to secure the Wi-Fi card module to the Wi-Fi adapter card. Figure 221. Installing the Wi-Fi card module ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 223 2. Connect the front antenna cable and rear antenna cable to the Wi-Fi card module. Figure 222. Installing the Wi-Fi antenna cables 3. Install the Wi-Fi adapter card into the PCI Express x1 slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...

  • Page 224: Installing Or Removing The Front Wi-Fi Antenna

    4. Press the release tab as shown and pivot the drive bay assembly upward. Figure 224. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward 5. Peel off the paper that protects the sticker on the front antenna. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 225 Figure 225. Peeling off the paper that protects the sticker 6. Stick the front antenna to the front panel as shown. Then insert the front antenna cable through the hole in the front panel. Figure 226. Installing the front Wi-Fi antenna 7.
  • Page 226 Figure 228. Removing the front Wi-Fi antenna What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 223. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 227: Installing Or Removing The Rear Wi-Fi Antenna

    Installing or removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna Important: Before you replace any FRU, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Safety information” on page 1. This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the rear Wi-Fi antenna. Installing the rear Wi-Fi antenna To install the rear Wi-Fi antenna, do the following: 1.

  • Page 228: Replacing The Keyboard Or Mouse

    74 or “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 75. Figure 231. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse What to do next: • To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 229: Completing The Parts Replacement

    • To complete the installation or replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 223. Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables. Depending on the parts you installed or replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 230: Obtaining Device Drivers

    9. To update your configuration, refer to “Using the Setup Utility program” on page 53. 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.

  • Page 231: Chapter 9. Additional Service Information

    – Start the Setup Utility. – Select Main menu. • Sources for obtaining the latest level BIOS available 1. Lenovo support web site: http://www.lenovo.com/support/ 2. Lenovo Customer Support Center 3. Levels 1 and 2 Support To update (flash) the BIOS, see “Flash update procedures” on page 225.

  • Page 232: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From A Disc

    Note: You can download a self-starting bootable disc image (known as an ISO image) with the system program updates to create a system-program-update disc. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc on the Windows 8 (64-bit) or Windows 8.1 (64-bit) operating system, do the following: 1.

  • Page 233: Updating (Flashing) The Bios From Your Operating System

    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. To update (flash) the BIOS from your operating system, do the following: 1.

  • Page 234: Power Management

    • For Windows 8.1: Click Choose what the power button does. 4. In the Shutdown setting section, clear Turn on fast startup. Note: If the settings are unavailable, click Change settings that are currently unavailable. 5. Click Save changes. ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...

  • Page 235: Appendix A. System Memory Speed

    E3-1225V3, E3-1230V3, E3-1240V3, E3-1245V3, 1600 MHz E3-1270V3, E3-1275V3, E3-1280V3 Table 4. : DIMM type and speed: PC3-12800E (1.5 V) Microprocessor model Memory frequency Intel i5-4570, i5-4670, i7-4770, Intel Xeon E3-1220V3, E3-1225V3, E3-1230V3, E3-1240V3, E3-1245V3, 1600 MHz E3-1270V3, E3-1275V3, E3-1280V3 © Copyright Lenovo 2014...
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  • Page 237: Appendix B. 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 238: Television Output Notice

    Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Rescue and Recovery The Lenovo logo...

  • Page 239: Index

    143, 224 internal speaker, replacing, tower computers diagnostic program diagnostics, troubleshooting DisplayPort connector 69, 76 drivers, device 143, 224 keyboard connector 69, 76 drives keyboard, replacing 141, 222 bays 73, 80 © Copyright Lenovo 2014...
  • Page 240 Wi-Fi antenna, installing, removing 138, 221 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 226–227 recovering thermal sensor, desktop computers from a POST/BIOS update failure thermal sensor, replacing ThinkStation P300 Hardware Maintenance Manual...
  • Page 241 USB 2.0 connector 69, 76 USB 3.0 connector 69, 76 using passwords Setup Utility VGA connector VGA monitor connector viewing and changing settings Wi-Fi units, Wi-Fi adapter card, Wi-Fi card module, Wi-Fi antenna cable, replacing 133, 213 © Copyright Lenovo 2014...
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