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Lenovo ThinkCentre 9481 Hardware Maintenance Manual (798 pages)

ThinkCentre

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 6.38 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual

7
- Important Safety Information
  7
- Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
  8
Chapter 2. Safety Information

9
Chapter 3. General Information

45
Chapter 4. General Checkout

49
- Problem Determination Tips
  49
Chapter 5. Diagnostics

51
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility

57
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

61
- Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
  61
- Power Supply Problems
  61
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  62
- Beep Symptoms
  84
- POST Error Codes
  85
- Miscellaneous Error Messages
  87
- Undetermined Problems
  88
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Types 7065, 7096, 9351, 9358, 9438, 9481, 9489, 9703, 9784, 9788, 9792, 9853, 9949)

91
- Locations
  92
  - Rear Connectors
    92
  - Computer Components
    93
  - System Board Connectors
    94
- Removing the Cover
  95
- Accessing System Board Components and Drives
  96
- Replacing a Memory Module
  98
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  99
- Replacing the Power Supply
  100
- Replacing the System Board
  102
- Replacing the Microprocessor
  105
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  109
- Replacing an Optical Drive
  111
- Replacing the Diskette Drive
  112
- Replacing the Power Switch/Led Assembly
  113
- Replacing the Front Panel Card
  114
- Replacing the System Fan Assembly
  115
- Replacing a PCI Adapter
  116
- Completing the FRU Replacement
  117
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Types 7064, 7094, 9349, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9488, 9702, 9708, 9709, 9789, 9851, 9948)

119
- Locations
  120
  - Rear Connectors
    120
  - Computer Components
    121
  - System Board Connectors
    122
- Removing the Cover
  123
- Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel
  124
- Replacing the Power Supply
  125
- Replacing the System Board
  126
- Replacing the Microprocessor
  130
- Replacing a Memory Module
  134
- Replacing a PCI Adapter
  135
- Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
  137
- Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
  140
- Replacing an Optical Drive
  144
- Replacing the Diskette Drive
  145
- Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
  146
- Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
  148
- Replacing the Front Audio/Usb Assembly
  150
- Replacing the Power Switch/Led Assembly
  151
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  152
- Completing the FRU Replacement
  153
Chapter 10. Replacing Frus (Types 7066, 7098, 9352, 9359, 9482, 9487, 9622, 9704, 9785, 9794, 9807, 9859, 9952)

155
- Locations
  156
  - Front Connectors
    156
  - Rear Connectors
    157
  - Computer Components
    158
  - System Board Connectors
    159
- Opening the Cover
  160
- Accessing System Board Components and Drives
  161
- Replacing an Adapter Card
  162
- Replacing a Memory Module
  163
- Replacing the Battery
  165
- Replacing the Power Supply
  166
- Replacing the System Board
  169
- Replacing the Microprocessor
  173
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  177
- Replacing an Optical Drive
  179
- Replacing the Diskette Drive
  181
- Replacing the Fan Assembly
  183
- Completing the FRU Replacement
  185
Chapter 11. FRU Lists

187
- Machine Type 6176
  187
- Machine Type 6177
  202
- Machine Type 6178
  216
- Machine Type 6179
  230
- Machine Type 6305
  245
- Machine Type 7064
  260
- Machine Type 7065
  275
- Machine Type 7066
  290
- Machine Type 7094
  305
- Machine Type 7096
  320
- Machine Type 7098
  335
- Machine Type 9349
  350
- Machine Type 9352
  366
- Machine Type 9356
  380
- Machine Type 9357
  396
- Machine Type 9358
  410
- Machine Type 9359
  425
- Machine Type 9438
  440
- Machine Type 9439
  456
- Machine Type 9481
  476
- Machine Type 9482
  496
- Machine Type 9487
  518
- Machine Type 9488
  534
- Machine Type 9489
  549
- Machine Type 9622
  563
- Machine Type 9702
  576
- Machine Type 9703
  595
- Machine Type 9704
  611
- Machine Type 9708
  627
- Machine Type 9788
  642
- Machine Type 9789
  657
- Machine Type 9794
  672
- Machine Type 9807
  687
- Machine Type 9851
  701
- Machine Type 9853
  719
- Machine Type 9859
  733
- Machine Type 9948
  748
- Machine Type 9949
  762
- Machine Type 9952
  776
Chapter 12. Additional Service Information

791
- Security Features
  791
  - Hardware Controlled Passwords
    791
  - Operating System Password
    791
  - Vital Product Data
    791
- BIOS Levels
  791
- Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or Diskette
  792
- Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
  792
- Power Management
  793
  - Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
    793
  - Automatic Power-On Features
    793
Appendix. Notices

795
- Television Output Notice
  796
- Trademarks
  796

Lenovo ThinkCentre 9481 Hardware Maintenance Manual (788 pages)

Hardware Maintenance Manual

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 10.21 MB

Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual

9
- Important Safety Information
  9
- Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
  9
Chapter 2. Safety Information

11
Chapter 3. General Information

37
- The Thinkvantage Productivity Center Program
  37
- Additional Information Resources
  37
- Specifications
  37
  - Types
    37
  - Types
    38
Chapter 4. General Checkout

41
- Problem Determination Tips
  41
Chapter 5. Diagnostics

43
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility

49
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

53
- Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
  53
- Power Supply Problems
  53
- Diagnostic Error Codes
  54
- Beep Symptoms
  71
- POST Error Codes
  72
- Miscellaneous Error Messages
  73
- Undetermined Problems
  75
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Types 7065, 7096, 9351, 9358, 9438, 9481, 9489, 9703, 9784, 9788, 9792, 9853, 9949)

77
- Locations
  77
  - Rear Connectors
    77
  - Computer Components
    78
  - System Board Connectors
    78
- Removing the Cover
  79
- Accessing System Board Components and Drives
  80
- Replacing a Memory Module
  81
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  82
- Replacing the Power Supply
  83
- Replacing the System Board
  84
- Replacing the Microprocessor
  87
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  90
- Replacing an Optical Drive
  92
- Replacing the Diskette Drive
  92
- Replacing the Power Switch/Led Assembly
  93
- Replacing the Front Panel Card
  94
- Replacing the System Fan Assembly
  95
- Replacing a PCI Adapter
  95
- Completing the FRU Replacement
  96
Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Types 7064, 7094, 9349, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9488, 9702, 9708, 9709, 9789, 9851, 9948)

99
- Locations
  99
  - Rear Connectors
    99
  - Computer Components
    100
  - System Board Connectors
    100
- Removing the Cover
  101
- Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel
  102
- Replacing the Power Supply
  103
- Replacing the System Board
  104
- Replacing the Microprocessor
  108
- Replacing a Memory Module
  111
- Replacing a PCI Adapter
  112
- Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
  113
- Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
  116
- Replacing an Optical Drive
  119
- Replacing the Diskette Drive
  119
- Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
  120
- Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
  122
- Replacing the Front Audio/Usb Assembly
  123
- Replacing the Power Switch/Led Assembly
  124
- Replacing the CMOS Battery
  124
- Completing the FRU Replacement
  125
Chapter 10. Replacing Frus (Types 7066, 7098, 9352, 9359, 9482, 9487, 9622, 9704, 9785, 9794, 9807, 9859, 9952)

127
- Locations
  127
  - Front Connectors
    127
  - Rear Connectors
    127
  - Computer Components
    128
  - System Board Connectors
    129
- Opening the Cover
  130
- Accessing System Board Components and Drives
  131
- Replacing an Adapter Card
  132
- Replacing a Memory Module
  132
- Replacing the Battery
  134
- Replacing the Power Supply
  134
- Replacing the System Board
  137
- Replacing the Microprocessor
  140
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  144
- Replacing an Optical Drive
  145
- Replacing the Diskette Drive
  146
- Replacing the Fan Assembly
  148
- Completing the FRU Replacement
  149
Chapter 11. FRU Lists

151
- Machine Type 6176
  151
- Machine Type 6177
  166
- Machine Type 6178
  181
- Machine Type 6179
  195
- Machine Type 6305
  210
- Machine Type 7064
  226
- Machine Type 7065
  241
- Machine Type 7066
  256
- Machine Type 7094
  271
- Machine Type 7096
  286
- Machine Type 7098
  301
- Machine Type 9349
  316
- Machine Type 9352
  332
- Machine Type 9352
  347
- Machine Type 9356
  362
- Machine Type 9357
  378
- Machine Type 9358
  393
- Machine Type 9359
  408
- Machine Type 9438
  423
- Machine Type 9439
  439
- Machine Type 9481
  459
- Machine Type 9482
  479
- Machine Type 9487
  501
- Machine Type 9488
  518
- Machine Type 9489
  533
- Machine Type 9622
  548
- Machine Type 9702
  562
- Machine Type 9703
  580
- Machine Type 9704
  596
- Machine Type 9708
  613
- Machine Type 9788
  629
- Machine Type 9789
  645
- Machine Type 9794
  660
- Machine Type 9807
  675
- Machine Type 9851
  690
- Machine Type 9853
  707
- Machine Type 9859
  722
- Machine Type 9948
  738
- Machine Type 9949
  753
- Machine Type 9952
  768
Chapter 12. Additional Service Information

783
- Security Features
  783
  - Hardware Controlled Passwords
    783
  - Operating System Password
    783
  - Vital Product Data
    783
- BIOS Levels
  783
- Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a CD-ROM or Diskette
  783
- Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
  784
- Power Management
  784
  - Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
    784
  - Automatic Power-On Features
    784
Appendix A. Notices

785
- Television Output Notice
  786
- Trademarks
  786

Lenovo ThinkCentre 9481 Hardware Installation Manual (50 pages)

Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide

Brand: Lenovo | Category: Desktop | Size: 1.59 MB

Table of Contents
5
Figures

7
Chapter 1. Important Safety Information

9
Chapter 2. Overview

11
Chapter 3. Installing Options and Replacing Hardware

17
- Tools Required
  17
- Installing External Options
  17
- Removing the Cover
  17
- Accessing System Board Components and Drives
  18
  - Removing the Cover
    18
  - Removing the Bezel
    18
  - Removing the PCI Adapter
    19
- Installing Internal Options
  20
  - Installing Memory
    20
  - Installing PCI Adapters
    21
  - Installing Internal Drives
    23
  - Drive Bays
    24
  - Retaining Bracket
    25
  - Installing the Drive
    25
  - Connecting a Parallel ATA Drive
    26
  - Connecting a Serial ATA Drive
    26
  - Connecting Drives
    26
  - Retaining Bracket
    27
  - Installing the Diskette Drive
    27
- Replacing the Battery
  28
  - Battery Removal
    28
  - Battery Installation
    28
- Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
  29
  - Removing the Hard Disk Drive
    29
  - Aligning the Pins with the Holes in the Hard
    30
- Replacing the Diskette Drive
  31
- Replacing an Optical Drive
  32
- Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
  33
  - Replacing the Screws to the Heat Sink and Fan
    34
- Replacing the System Fan Assembly
  35
  - Removing the System Fan Assembly
    35
- Replacing a Memory Module
  36
  - Removing the Memory Module
    36
  - Installing the Memory Module
    36
- Replacing a PCI Adapter
  37
  - Removing the Adapter
    37
  - Installing the New Adapter
    37
- Replacing a Keyboard
  38
- Replacing a Mouse
  38
  - Mouse Connectors
    39
Chapter 4. Completing the Parts Replacement

41
- Replacing the Cover
  41
- Obtaining Device Drivers
  42
Chapter 5. Security Features

43
- Integrated Cable Lock
  43
  - Kensington Lock Location
    43
- Padlock
  44
- Password Protection
  44
- Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
  44
  - Padlock Loop
    44
Appendix. Notices

47
- Television Output Notice
  48
- Trademarks
  48

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Lenovo ThinkCentre 9481 Hardware Maintenance Manual (798 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. About this Manual

Chapter 2. Safety Information

Chapter 3. General Information

Chapter 4. General Checkout

Chapter 5. Diagnostics

Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility

Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Types 7065, 7096, 9351, 9358, 9438, 9481, 9489, 9703, 9784, 9788, 9792, 9853, 9949)

Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Types 7064, 7094, 9349, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9488, 9702, 9708, 9709, 9789, 9851, 9948)

Chapter 10. Replacing Frus (Types 7066, 7098, 9352, 9359, 9482, 9487, 9622, 9704, 9785, 9794, 9807, 9859, 9952)

Chapter 11. FRU Lists

Chapter 12. Additional Service Information

Appendix. Notices

Lenovo ThinkCentre 9481 Hardware Maintenance Manual (788 pages)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. About this Manual

Chapter 2. Safety Information

Chapter 3. General Information

Chapter 4. General Checkout

Chapter 5. Diagnostics

Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility

Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index

Chapter 8. Replacing Frus (Types 7065, 7096, 9351, 9358, 9438, 9481, 9489, 9703, 9784, 9788, 9792, 9853, 9949)

Chapter 9. Replacing Frus (Types 7064, 7094, 9349, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9488, 9702, 9708, 9709, 9789, 9851, 9948)

Chapter 10. Replacing Frus (Types 7066, 7098, 9352, 9359, 9482, 9487, 9622, 9704, 9785, 9794, 9807, 9859, 9952)

Chapter 11. FRU Lists

Chapter 12. Additional Service Information

Appendix A. Notices

Lenovo ThinkCentre 9481 Hardware Installation Manual (50 pages)

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Chapter 2. Overview

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Chapter 4. Completing the Parts Replacement

Chapter 5. Security Features

Appendix. Notices

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