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Lenovo ThinkCentre 3146 Desktop Computer manual available for free PDF download: Hardware Maintenance Manual
Lenovo ThinkCentre 3146 Hardware Maintenance Manual (352 pages)
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 10.97 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Chapter 1. About this Manual
5
Important Safety Information
5
Chapter 2. Safety Information
7
General Safety
7
Electrical Safety
7
Voltage-Selection Switch
9
Safety Inspection Guide
9
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
10
Grounding Requirements
10
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
10
Chapter 3. General Information
37
Lenovo Welcome
37
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
37
Additional Information Resources
37
Specifications
38
For Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338
38
For Machine Types: 3132, 3134, 3140, 3143, 3147, 3154, 3157, 3167, 3171, 3176, 5033, 5039, and 7339
39
Chapter 4. General Checkout
41
Problem Determination Tips
41
Chapter 5. Diagnostic Programs
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
PC-Doctor for DOS
43
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
43
Running the Diagnostic Program from the Diagnostic Disc
44
Navigating through the Diagnostic Programs
44
Running Tests
44
Viewing the Test Log
46
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
47
Starting the Setup Utility Program
47
Viewing and Changing Settings
47
Using Passwords
47
Password Considerations
48
Power-On Password
48
Administrator Password
48
Hard Disk Password
48
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
48
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
49
Enabling or Disabling a Device
49
Selecting a Startup Device
50
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
50
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
50
Enabling Erp Compliance Mode
50
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
51
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Power Supply Problems
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
53
Beep Symptoms
71
POST Error Codes
71
Miscellaneous Error Messages
73
Undetermined Problems
75
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338.)
77
Locations
77
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
78
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
79
Power Cord Connector
79
PS/2 Mouse Connector
79
DVI Monitor Connector
80
Locating Components
81
Locating Parts on the System Board
82
Locating Internal Drives
83
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
83
Installing or Replacing Hardware
84
Removing the Computer Cover
84
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
85
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
87
Replacing the Battery
90
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
91
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
93
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
95
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
97
Replacing the Microprocessor
98
Replacing the System Board
101
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
104
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
105
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
107
Completing the Parts Replacement
108
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Machine Types: 3132, 3134, 3140, 3143, 3147, 3154, 3157, 3167, 3171, 3176, 5033, 5039, and 7339.)
111
Locations
111
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
112
Microphone Connector
112
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
113
Locating Components
114
Locating Parts on the System Board
114
PCI Express X16 Graphics Card Slot
115
PCI Express X1 Card Slots
115
Locating Internal Drives
116
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
116
Installing or Replacing Hardware
117
Removing the Computer Cover
117
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
118
Accessing the System Board Components and Drives
119
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
121
Installing or Replacing a PCI Card
122
Replacing the Battery
124
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
125
Installing or Replacing the Optical Drive
127
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
131
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
133
Replacing the Microprocessor
137
Replacing the System Board
140
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
143
Replacing the System Fan Assembly
144
Completing the Parts Replacement
145
Chapter 10. FRU Lists
147
And 7339
147
Overall: MT 3132, 3134, 3140, 3143, 3147, 3154, 3157, 3167, 3171, 3176, 5033, 5039, and 7339
157
Keyboard and Mouse
164
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
207
Power Cords
209
Recovery Discs
218
Windows 7 Starter Recovery CD
218
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
219
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
221
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Recovery CD
225
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
226
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
230
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Recovery CD
236
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD
237
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
237
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
239
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD
240
Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD
243
Overall: 3129, 3133, 3136, 3141, 3146, 3150, 3156, 3166, 3169, 3175, 3177, 5036, and 7338
256
Keyboard and Mouse
262
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
305
Power Cords
308
Recovery Discs
316
Windows 7 Starter Recovery CD
316
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
318
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
320
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Recovery CD
324
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
325
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
329
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 Recovery CD
335
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Recovery CD
336
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
336
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
338
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD
339
Chapter 11. Additional Service Information
343
Security Features
343
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
343
Operating System Password
343
Vital Product Data
343
BIOS Levels
343
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
343
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
344
Recovering from a POST and BIOS Update Failure
344
Power Management
345
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
345
Automatic Power-On Features
345
Appendix A. Notices
347
Television Output Notice
348
European Conformance CE Mark
348
Trademarks
348
Index
349
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