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    ThinkCentre User Guide
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    information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," on page 65. Second Edition (May 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively
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    14 Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 14 Installing or replacing an adapter card . . . . 16 Installing internal drives 18 Replacing the hard disk drive 22 Replacing the optical drive 25 Replacing the battery 27 Replacing the power supply assembly . . . . 29 Replacing the heat sink
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    reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product. If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo® Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support © Copyright Lenovo 2009 v
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    Solid State Drive (SSD) (some models) Video subsystem v Integrated graphics for a VGA (Video Graphics Array) connector and DisplayPort connector v PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) Express x16 graphics adapter card slot on the system board for discrete graphics card © Copyright Lenovo 2009 1
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    microphone) on the rear panel v Two audio connectors (microphone and headphone) on the front panel v VGA monitor connector Expansion v One card reader v One hard disk drive bay v One optical drive bay v One 32-bit PCI adapter card slot v One PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 2 User Guide
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    software. If it does, an operating system, device drivers to support built-in features, and other support programs are included. Operating system, preinstalled Microsoft® Windows Vista® Notes: 1. Computer models without an internal hard disk drive do not have an operating system preinstalled. 2. The
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    lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches) Height: 99 mm (3.90 inches) Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Weight Maximum Maximum: 127 V AC Input frequency range: 50 to 60 Hz Voltage-selection switch setting: 115 V AC High range: Minimum: 200 V AC Maximum:
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    for computers that support this option. Lenovo System Toolbox The Lenovo System Toolbox diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that
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    PE diagnostic program is preinstalled on your hard disk drive. It is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Use the PC-Doctor for Windows PE if you are unable to
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    6 Serial port 7 VGA monitor connector 8 Standard keyboard connector (some models) 9 Standard mouse connector (some models) 10 DisplayPort connector 11 USB connectors (2) 12 eSATA connector 13 USB connectors (4) 14 Ethernet connector 15 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 16 Adapter card slot
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    computer to external devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external recording device. DisplayPort connector Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive
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    3 shows the location of the various components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Hard disk drive (some models) 2 Microprocessor, heat sink and fan assembly 3 Internal speaker (some models) 4 Optical drive 5 Memory slots (4) 6 Power supply assembly Chapter 1. Product overview 9
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    System board parts locations 1 PCI adapter card slot 2 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 3 Battery 4 Internal speaker connector 5 Cover presence switch (also called Intrusion switch) connector 6 Microprocessor fan connector 7 Thermal sensor connector 8 Microprocessor 9 4-pin power connector
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    of your computer by adding memory modules, adapter cards, or drives. When installing or replacing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the
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    come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option. Opening the computer cover This section provides instructions on how to open the computer cover. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Turn off the
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    5. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the computer cover upward to open. Figure 5. Opening the computer cover Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware 13
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    of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 14 User Guide This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module. Your computer has four slots for installing or replacing DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules) that
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    DDR3 DIMMs (double data rate 3 dual inline memory modules). v Use 1 GB or 2 GB memory modules in any combination up to a maximum of 8 GB. To install or replace a memory module: 1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 12. 2. Pivot the optical drive bay assembly upward to
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    your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace an adapter card. Your computer has one standard PCI adapter card slot and one PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot
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    replace an adapter card: 1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 12. 2. Rotate the adapter card retainer to the open position. If you are installing an adapter card, remove the appropriate slot cover. If you are replacing an adapter card, remove the adapter card that is
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    10. Figure 11. Installing the adapter card What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. Installing internal drives This section provides instructions on how to install the internal
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    drive or a DVD drive (preinstalled in some models) 3.5-inch hard disk drive (requires a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch)* 5.25-inch hard disk drive * You can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center
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    a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install a drive in bay 2. To install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 2: 1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page
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    to gain access to the cable connections and connect the signal cable and the power cable for the drive. 7. Continue at "Connecting a SATA drive." Connecting a SATA drive A SATA optical drive or a SATA hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector. 1. Locate the signal cable that
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    of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive if your computer has one. For computer models that do not have an internal hard disk drive and use a remote hard disk drive accessed through
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    release the two clips 1 that secure the hard disk drive to the chassis and then pivot the hard disk drive upwards. Figure 16. Removing the hard disk drive 5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive and then lift the hard disk drive up to completely remove it from the
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    power cable to the new hard disk drive. 9. Install the new hard disk drive and bracket into the hard disk drive retainer and rotate down until the two clips on the blue handle of the hard disk drive bracket snap into position. 10. Go to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. 24 User Guide
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    Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. To replace the optical drive: 1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer
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    the optical drive out of the rear of the drive bay assembly. Figure 19. Removing the old optical drive 5. Remove the optical drive retainer from the drive being replaced and then install the retainer on the left side of the new drive to be installed. Figure 20. Installing the retainer 26 User Guide
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    information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features
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    . See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on page 22. 7. Close the computer cover and connect the cables. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after
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    " in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly. To replace the power supply assembly
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    "Replacing the hard disk drive" on page 22. Figure 25. Power connectors on the system board 6. Release the power supply assembly cables from the cable clips and ties in the chassis. 7. Slide the power supply assembly away from the chassis and remove it from the computer. 30 User Guide Figure 26
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    and understanding the "Important safety information" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and
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    is fully in the up position. Note: It helps to remove the hard disk drive before this step. See "Replacing the hard disk drive" on page 22. Figure 27. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly connector on the system board. See "Locating parts on the system board" on page 10. 8. Go to "Completing the
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    a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the card reader. To replace the card reader: 1. Open the computer cover. See "Opening the computer cover" on page 12. 2. Pivot the optical drive bay assembly
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    Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support 34 User Guide This section provides instructions on how to replace the mouse. To replace the mouse: 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut
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    . 6. Go to "Completing the parts replacement." Completing the parts replacement After completing all parts replacements, you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables, such as power cords. Depending on the parts replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup
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    that are not preinstalled at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Installation instructions are provided in readme files with the device-driver files. Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security options are available. In addition
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    cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 32. Integrated cable lock Password protection To
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    the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 11. Reinstall the hard disk drive if removed. 12. Lower the optical drive bay assembly and reconnect any cables that were disconnected. 13. Close the computer cover and connect the power cord. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. 38 User Guide
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    Media or Create Product Recovery Media. 2. Follow the instructions on the screen. The following list explains how Product Recovery discs are used on different operating systems: v Windows XP: use Product Recovery discs to restore your computer to the original factory contents, perform a custom
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    Recovery disc into your optical drive. 2. Restart your computer. After a short delay, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted. Note: After restoring your hard disk drive to the original factory
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    Rescue and Recovery. The Rescue and Recovery program opens. 2. From the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery → Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen. To perform a restore operation using the Rescue
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    Recovery workspace fails to open, see "Solving recovery problems" on page 45. 6. Do one of the of the following: v To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup, click Rescue files; then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To restore your hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery
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    to one of the USB connectors on your computer, then restart on your computer. v If you are using a secondary internal hard disk drive, set the startup sequence to start from that drive. When the rescue media starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. Help for each feature is available from the
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    .lenovo.com/think/support To reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following: 1. Start your computer and operating system. 2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive. 3. Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder. 4. Open the DRIVERS
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    Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from rescue media, a Recovery Repair diskette, or a set of Product Recovery discs, you might not have the rescue device, CD drive, DVD drive, or USB hard disk drive defined as a startup device in the BIOS startup sequence. For more information
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    program." The following types of passwords are available: v Power-On Password v Privileged Access Password v Hard Disk User Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, if you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 47
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    v Setup Utility program and hard disk drive passwords are not case sensitive v Not be your name or your user name v Not be a common word or a common name v Be significantly different from your previous password Power-On Password When a Power-On Password is set, the computer cannot be used until
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    access to the following devices: Serial ATA External SATA Port Legacy Diskette A (some models) When this feature is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration. When
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    the information displayed on the right side of the screen. 3. settings On some computer models, the Advanced menu includes a setting to enable or disable HyperThreading. This feature works only with HyperThreading-aware operating systems, such as Windows Vista and Windows XP. The default setting
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    .com Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc This section provides instructions on how to update (flash) the BIOS from a disc. System BIOS program updates are available at: http://www.lenovo.com/support To update (flash) the BIOS from a disc: 1. Make sure the optical drive you want to use is set as
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    the screen after the download begins. 4. Click Back to return to the list of files. Carefully follow the printed instructions to download, extract, and install the update. Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If the power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash
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    the hard disk drive if removed. 15. Close the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets. Refer to "Completing the parts replacement" on page 35. 16. Turn on the computer to restart the operating system. Chapter 5. Updating system programs
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    "Connecting your computer" in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009 55
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    the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. The SMC login prompt disappears before you log on and then a black screen displays (for SMC computers only). Contact
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    symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional
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    instructions on the screen. Note: Rescue media includes PC-Doctor for Windows PE. For more information about rescue media, see "Creating and using rescue media" on page 42. PC-Doctor for DOS You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo
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    the mouse cable to the computer. 6. Turn your computer back on. Non-optical mouse The non-optical mouse uses a ball to navigate the pointer. If the pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with a stripe running across the middle of the rollers. Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics 59
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    the rollers. 10. Replace the ball and the retainer ring. Twist the retainer ring to the locked position. 11. Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer. 12. Turn your computer back on. 60 User Guide
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    , and Access Help are only available on computers that have an internal hard disk drive and preinstalled software from Lenovo. Online Books folder The Online Books folder provides online ThinkCentre User Guide to help you set up and use your computer. The Online Books folder is preinstalled on
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    . v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model. v Access the online manuals. v Access the Lenovo Statement of Limited Warranty. v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model and other supported products. v Find the service and support
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    hardware problems. For instructions on using the diagnostic programs, see "Diagnostic programs" on page 57. You can also get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Calling for service During the warranty
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    at the time of service. To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on the screen. For technical assistance with
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    not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons. The information contained in this document does not affect or change Lenovo product specifications or warranties. Nothing in this document shall operate as an express
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    United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Rescue and Recovery The Lenovo logo ThinkCentre ThinkVantage Wake on LAN is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft
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    programs, using 63 diagnostics, troubleshooting 55 disc, creating product recovery 39 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 43 © Copyright Lenovo 2009 DisplayPort connector 8 documentation, using 63 drivers, device 36 drives bays 19 internal 18 specifications 19 E environment, operating
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    additional services 64 R rear connectors 7 recovering device drivers 44 from a POST/BIOS update failure 52 information 39 recovery boot-block 52 operations, backup and 40 problems, solving 45 repair diskette, creating and using 43 workspace, rescue and 41 replacing battery 27 hard disk drive 22
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    51 updating (flashing) BIOS 52 USB connector 8 using diagnostic programs 63 documentation 63 other services 64 passwords 47 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 43 rescue media, creating and 42 Setup Utility 47 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47
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    Part Number: 53Y9876 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y9876
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