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using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read the information under "Notices," on page 119. Second Edition (December 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2008. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 5
manual . . . . . 1 Important Safety Information 1 Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs 2 Chapter 2. Safety information . . . . . 3 General safety 3 Electrical safety 3 Voltage-selection switch 5 Safety inspection guide Problem 6306 105 Chapter 10. Additional Service - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 6
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Chapter 1. About this manual This manual contains service and reference information for ThinkCentre® computers listed on the cover. It is intended only for trained servicers who are familiar with Lenovo computer products. Before servicing a Lenovo product, be sure to read the Safety Information. See - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 8
support Lenovo's requirements and schedule in the EU. Products sold in 2005, will contain some RoHS compliant FRUs. The following statement pertains to these products and any product Lenovo produces containing RoHS compliant parts. RoHS compliant ThinkCentre of order. 2 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 9
be familiar with before servicing a computer. General start the machine, ensure that other service representatives and the customer's personnel place, away from all personnel, while you are servicing the machine. v Keep your tool case away to your eyes. v After service, reinstall all safety shields, - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 10
on electrical equipment. Important: Use only approved tools and test equipment. Some hand tools have handles covered with a soft safety precautions when you work with very high voltages; these instructions are in the safety sections of maintenance information. Use -off. 4 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 11
on these products. Each machine, as it was designed and built, had required safety items installed to protect users and service personnel from injury. This guide addresses only those items. However, good judgment should be used to identify potential safety hazards due to attachment of features or - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 12
and whether you can continue without first correcting the problem. Consider these conditions and the safety hazards they present capacitor v Mechanical hazards, such as loose or missing hardware The guide consists of a series of steps presented in a checklist. Begin the Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 13
especially useful when handling ESD-sensitive devices. v Select a grounding system, such as those listed below, to provide protection that meets the specific service requirement. Note: The use of a grounding system is desirable but not required to protect against ESD damage. - Attach the ESD ground - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 14
systems, networks, and modems before you open the device covers, unless instructed otherwise in the installation and configuration procedures. v Connect and disconnect cables . 3. Remove signal cables from connectors. 4. Remove all cables from devices. 8 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 15
: v Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. v Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein might result in hazardous - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 16
one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. 2 1 10 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 17
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≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) 2 1 Chapter 2. Safety information 13 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 20
Tudo. 2. Primeiramente, remova os cabos de alimentação das tomadas. 3. Remova os cabos de sinal dos conectores. 4. Remova todos os cabos dos dispositivos. 14 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 21
CUIDADO: Ao substituir a bateria de lítio, utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 33F8354 ou um tipo de bateria equivalente recomendado pelo Se o seu sistema possui um módulo com uma bateria de lítio, substitua-o apenas por um módulo do mesmo tipo e do mesmo fabricante. A bateria contém lítio - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 22
alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. 2 1 16 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 23
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, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 28
au lithium usagée par une pile de référence identique exclusivement, (référence 33F8354), ou suivre les instructions du fabricant qui en définit les équivalences. Si votre système est doté d'un module le faisceau ou del'observer à l'aide d'instruments optiques. 22 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 29
≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) ATTENTION: Soulevez la machine avec précaution. ATTENTION: L'interrupteur de contrôle d'alimentation de l'unité et l'interrupteur dubloc d'alimentation ne coupent pas le courant électrique alimentantl'unité. En outre, le système peut être équipé - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 30
Sie zuerst alle Netzkabel aus den Netzsteckdosen. 3. Ziehen Sie die Signalkabel aus den Buchsen. 4. Ziehen Sie alle Kabel von den Einheiten ab. 24 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 31
CAUTION: Eine verbrauchte Lithiumbatterie nur durch eine Batterie mit der Teilenummer 33F8354 oder eine gleichwertige, vom Hersteller empfohlene Batterie ersetzen. Enthält das System ein Modul mit einer Lithiumbatterie, dieses nur durch ein Modul desselben Typs und von demselben Hersteller ersetzen. - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 32
Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. 2 1 26 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
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l'unità. 1. SPEGNERE le apparecchiature. 2. Innanzitutto, rimuovere i cavi di alimentazione dalla presa. 3. Rimuovere i cavi di segnale dai connettori. 4. Rimuovere tutti i cavi dalle unità. 30 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 37
vi sono parti su cui effettuare l'assistenza tecnica. v L'utilizzo di controlli, regolazioni o l'esecuzione di procedure non descritti nel presente manuale possono provocare l'esposizione a radiazioni pericolose. PERICOLO Alcune unità laser contengono un diodo laser di Classe 3A o Classe 3B. Tener - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 38
di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. 2 1 32 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 39
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PELIGRO La corriente eléctrica procedente de cables de alimentación, teléfonos y cables de comunicación puede ser peligrosa. Para evitar el riesgo de descarga eléctrica: v No conecte ni desconecte los cables ni realice ninguna tarea de instalación, mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 42
abre, queda expuesto a radiación láser. No mire directamente al rayo láser, ni siquiera con instrumentos ópticos, y evite exponerse directamente al rayo láser. 36 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 43
≥18 kg (37 lbs) ≥32 kg (70.5 lbs) ≥55 kg (121.2 lbs) PRECAUCIÓN: Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo. PRECAUCIÓN: El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 44
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: v CRU removal and installation instructions v Publications v Troubleshooting information v Parts information v Downloads and drivers v Links to other useful sources of information To access this information, point your browser to http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 39 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 46
Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. For machine type 6306 Dimensions Width: 175 mm (6.9 inch) Height: 402 mm (15.8 inch) Depth: 440 mm (17.3 inch) 240 V AC Input frequency range: 50/60 Hz Voltage switch setting: 230 V AC 40 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 47
the instructions: v problem determination. If possible, have this information available when requesting assistance from Service Support and Engineering functions. v Machine type and model v Processor or hard disk upgrades v Failure symptom - Do diagnostics indicate a failure? © Copyright Lenovo - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 48
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. 42 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 49
DOS diagnostic programs from http://www.lenovo.com/ support/. 2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after you run PC-Doctor view symptoms and solutions for computer problems, access the Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 50
automatically. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help. 6. Follow the instructions on the screen. Note (known as an .iso image) of the diagnostic program from http:// www.lenovo.com/support/. After you download the image, you can create the CD using any CD - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 51
and insert the second diskette. 6. When the program finishes, be sure to remove the CD or diskette from the drive. 7. Select the diagnostic test you want to run. Press the F1 key for additional help. Navigating through the diagnostics programs Use the cursor movement keys to navigate within the - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 52
option and follow the instructions. Viewing the test log Errors reported by the diagnostic test will be displayed by the program as a failed test. To view details of a failure or to view a list of test results, use the following procedure from any test category screen: 46 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 53
1. Press F3 to activate the log file. 2. Press F3 again to save the file to diskette or press F2 to print the file. Chapter 5. Diagnostics 47 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 54
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(a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, it is a good idea to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. Passwords should adhere to the following rules: © Copyright Lenovo 2008 49 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 56
set the SATA drive configuration, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program (see "Starting the Setup Utility program" on page 49). 50 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 57
2. From the Setup Utility program menu, select Devices → ATA Drives Setup → SATA Controller and press Enter. 3. Select the desired settings and press Enter. 4. Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit → Save Changes and Exit. Note: If you do not want to save the settings, select - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 58
several times). If you want to save the new settings, select Save Changes and Exit. Otherwise, your changes will not be saved. 52 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 59
on page 41. This index can also be used to help you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer. If you are unable to correct the problem using this index, go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79. Notes: v If you have both an error message and an incorrect audio response, diagnose - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 60
error 000-038-XXX BIOS Extension failure 000-039-XXX BIOS DMI data error 000-195-XXX BIOS Test aborted by user FRU/Action No action 1. Flash the system. See "Flash update procedures" on " on page 115 2. System board Information only Re-start the test, if necessary 54 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 61
system and retest. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test 3. Replace component under function test 1. Flash the system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 2. System board - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 62
Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and retest. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test 3. Replace component under function test System board 56 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 63
Diagnostic Error Code 001-254-XXX 001-255-XXX 001-256-XXX 001-257-XXX System DMA error 001-260-XXX 001-264-XXX System IRQ error 001-268-XXX System IRQ1 failure 001-269-XXX System IRQ2 failure 001-270-XXX System IRQ3 failure 001-271-XXX System IRQ4 failure 001-272-XXX System IRQ5 failure 001-273-XXX - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 64
Video Device Controller failure 58 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU/Action System board 1. Run Setup and re-test 2. System board 1. CMOS Battery 2. board 1. Video card, if installed 2. System board 1. Run Setup 2. Video drivers update 3. Video card, if installed 4. System board 1. Video cable 2. - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 65
the Setup Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 66
problems" on page 79 006-199-XXX 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page Diskette interface test failed, cause unknown 79 2. Flash the system and re-test 3. Replace component under function test 011-014-XXX Serial port Control Signal/Loopback test failure System board 011-015-XXX Serial port - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 67
the Setup Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 68
sure it is connected and/or enabled 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 69
the Setup Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 70
failed, cause unknown 018-250-XXX PCI Card Services error 020-000-XXX PCI Interface Test Passed 020-0XX-XXX PCI Interface error 020-195-XXX PCI Test aborted by user 020-196-XXX PCI test halt, error threshold exceeded 020-197-XXX PCI test warning FRU/Action 1. Make sure the component that is called - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 71
the Setup Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 72
the Setup Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 73
"Using the Setup Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. See "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 74
"Using the Setup Utility," on page 49 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. See "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 75
See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 080-199-XXX Game Port interface test failed, cause unknown 1. See "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under function - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 76
the system. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 2. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. See "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under function test No action 70 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 77
. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 170-199-XXX Voltage Sensor(s) test failed, cause unknown 1. See "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under function - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 78
sure it is connected and/or enabled 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Go to "Undetermined problems" on page 79 1. See "Undetermined problems" on page 79 2. Flash the system and re-test. See "Flash update procedures" on page 115 3. Replace component under - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 79
No action 1. Remove the Hi-Capacity Cartridge Drive and re-test the system 1. Keyboard 2. Check and test mouse 3. System board No action No action 1. Mouse 2. Check and test Keyboard 3. System board No action Remove the Joystick and re-test the system No action 1. Run Setup to enable DDC 2. Cable - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 80
Diagnostic Error Code 415-000-XXX Modem Test Passed 415-XXX-XXX Modem error FRU/Action No action Remove the Modem and re-test the system 74 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 81
Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses (intervals without sound) during POST. The following tables describes beep symptoms. Beep Symptom 2 short beeps CMOS setting error 1 long and 2 short beeps Monitor or video adapter card error 1 long and 3 short beeps - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 82
tests is called the Power-On Self-Test, or POST. POST does the following operations. v Checks some basic system-board operations v Checks the memory operation v Starts the video operation v Verifies that the boot drive is working If the POST detects a problem test memory test Cannot Test: Memory test - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 83
POST Error Message Press TAB to show POST screen Error: Non-System disk or disk error Replace and press any key when ready Description/Action Pressing the TAB key permits the user to toggle between the default POST display screen and a custom POST display screen. The BIOS was unable to find a - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 84
perform a Wake On LAN® (if applicable) Dead computer. See "Power Supply Problems" on page 53. Diskette drive in-use light remains on or does not 2. Primary Hard Disk Drive 3. Hard Disk Drive Cable 1. Run the Memory tests 2. Memory Module 3. System Board 1. System Board 2. Diskette Drive Cable 3. - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 85
port device failure (adapter port) 1. External Device Self-Test OK? 2. External Device 3. Cable 4. Alternate Adapter 5. System Board Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Keyboard 2. Keyboard Cable 3. System Board Undetermined problems If this computer has a parallel ATA hard disk - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 86
c. Memory modules 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 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 87
Safety information," on page 3. These precautions and guidelines will help you work safely. FRU replacements are to be done by trained service technicians only. This chapter does not contain a remove and replace procedure for all FRUs. Only the major FRUs are documented. © Copyright Lenovo 2008 81 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 88
your computer. Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections. 1 USB connector 2 Headphone connector 3 Microphone connector 4 USB connector 82 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 89
Rear connectors The following illustration shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of the computer. 1 Voltage-selection switch 7 (some models) 2 Power cord connector 8 3 Standard mouse connector 9 4 Standard keyboard connector 10 5 Serial port 11 6 VGA monitor connector - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 90
them. 5. Press the cover-release button on the side of the cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove. 84 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 91
Locations The following illustration will help you locate the major FRUs in the computer. 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 4 Adapter card slot 2 Memory module 5 System fan assembly 3 Adapter card 6 Power supply Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs - Tamdhu Computers 85 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 92
This procedure describes how to remove and replace the front bezel. 1. Remove the computer cover. See "Opening the cover" on page 84. 86 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 93
that has the following label attached. Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside any component that has this label attached. There are no servicable parts inside these components. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs - Tamdhu Computers 87 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 94
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 secure the power supply. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 8. Reconnect the power supply connectors to the system board. - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 95
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 remove and install the system - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 96
reading 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 information on how to remove and replace - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 97
2. At the rear of the computer, press the release button 1 to open the adapter latch 2 and remove the slot cover. 3. Remove the adapter from its static-protective package. Chapter 8. Replacing FRUs - Tamdhu Computers 91 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 98
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 installed software, refer to ″Recovering Software″ in the User Guide. This section provides information on how to remove and replace - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 99
Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 2. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the hard disk drive. 3. Press the release tab 1 down, slide the hard drive cage 2 back, and pivot the hard disk drive outward as shown. 4. Remove the hard disk drive cage from the - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 100
the bottom of the hard disk drive. 8. Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position. 94 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 101
reading 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 information on how to remove and replace - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 102
" 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 procedure provides signal and power cables from the rear of the diskette drive. 96 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 103
reading 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 information on how to remove and replace - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 104
the rubber mounts of the system fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. 98 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 105
reading 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 information on how to remove and replace - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 106
the rubber mounts of the front fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. 100 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 107
reading 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 information on how to remove and replace - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 108
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 assembly cable routing and the position of the two LEDs. 102 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 109
reading 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 information on how to remove and replace - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 110
program to set the date and time and any passwords. See "Using the Setup Utility" in the User Guide. Completing the FRU replacement After replacing FRUs, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, . See Chapter 6, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 49. 104 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 111
service CRU. Machine Type 6306 Item # 6306 FRUs 1 Memory module, 512MB PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM (models 12A 12Q 12T) 1 Memory module,, 1GB PC2-5300 (667MHz) DDR2 SDRAM (models 11A 11Q 11T 13M 13A 13Q 13T 14M 14A 14Q 14T 15G 15M 15A 15Q 15T 16G 16M 16A 15A 15Q 15T 16G 16M 16A 16Q 16T 18G 18M - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 112
IBM mark (all models) 6 Speaker assembly, soldered terminals (all models) 8 Hard disk drive, SATA 80GB 7200RPM/3Gb/8MB (models) 8 Hard disk drive, SATA 160GB 7200RPM/3Gb/8MB (models 11A 11Q 11T 12A 12Q 12T 13M 13A 13Q 13T 15G 15M 15A 15Q 15T 16G 16M 16A 16A 16A 16A . 6306 FRUs 6306 Keyboards (Lenovo - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 113
6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro USB -- without hub) USB FULL--Arabic (models 15G 16G 18G 19G 1AG) USB FULL--Arabic/French (models 15G 16G 18G 19G 1AG) USB - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 114
6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Enhanced Performance USB Preferred -- with hub) Enhanced--US English (models) Enhanced--Arabic Enhanced--US Euro (models) Enhanced--Slovenian (models) 108 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU# 41A4961 41A4962 41A4963 41A4964 41A4965 41A4966 41A4967 41A4968 41A4969 41A4970 41A4971 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 115
6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Fingerprint Reader USB) US English (models) Arabic (models) Arabic/French (models) Belgian/French (models) Belgium English (models) Brazilian Portuguese (models) Bulgarian (models) HK/Taiwan (models) - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 116
6306 Keyboards (Lenovo Preferred Pro PS/2 Full Size) PS/2 Full--US English (models) PS/2 Full--Arabic ( /2 Full--US Euro (models) PS/2 Full--Slovenian (models) 110 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU# 41A5039 41A5040 41A5041 41A5042 41A5043 41A5044 41A5045 41A5046 41A5047 41A5048 41A5049 41A5050 41A5051 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 117
6306 Mice Optical Wheel Mouse (400DPI, USB) (models 11A 11Q 11T 11 12A 12Q 12T 13M 13A 13Q 13T 14M 14A 14Q 14T 15G 15M 15A 15Q 15T 15 16G 16M 16A ATX & Liteon Soft Modem V.90/V.44 ATX (models) FRU# 41D2781 29R9729 CRU 2 2 6306 Power Cords Power cord - US (models 11Q 12Q 13Q 14Q 15G 15Q 16G 16Q 18G - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 118
6306 Power Cords Power cord - Israel (models 13M 14M 15M 16M 18M 1AM) Power cord - Israel (models 13M 14M 15M 16M 18M 1AM) Power cord - South Africa (models 11A 11Q 12A 12Q 13M 13A 13Q 14M 14A 14Q 15M 15A 15Q 16M 16A (models) 112 Hardware Maintenance Manual FRU# 41R3236 41R3237 41R3220 41R3221 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 119
6306 Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CDs Italian (models) Serbian-Latin (models) Dutch (models) Czech (EN FR GR IT) (models) Vista SP1 MUL 3P/N's VHB32 C&L3 Bel Lux (EN FR GR NL) (models) 6306 Vista Business 32 Recovery CDs US English (models 18M 18A 18Q 1AA 1AM 1AQ) French (models 15G 19G 1AG) German - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 120
NL) (models 15G 19G 1AG) FRU# 53Y7436 53Y7438 53Y7443 53Y7444 53Y7445 CRU 1 1 1 1 1 6306 Vista Starter 32 Recovery CDs English (models) French (models) Russian (models) Spanish (models) Arabic ( 53Y7472 53Y7473 53Y7474 53Y7475 53Y7476 53Y7477 CRU 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 114 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 121
This chapter provides additional information that the service representative might find helpful. Security features Security 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 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 122
are available at http://www.lenovo.com/support on the World Wide Web. 2. Turn on the computer. If it is already on, you must turn it off and back on. The update begins. 3. Follow the instructions on the screen to external cables. 11. Plug in computer and power on. 116 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 123
when a ring is detected on the internal modem. v PCI Wake Up: This feature allows PCI cards that support this capability to wake the system. v Wake Up on Alarm: You can specify a date and time at which another computer on the local area network (LAN). Chapter 10. Additional Service Information 117 - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 124
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and verify the operation of any other product, program, or service. Lenovo may have patents or pending patent applications covering subject matter described document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 126
the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo The Lenovo logo ThinkCentre PS/2 Rescue and Recovery The following terms are trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both: Asset ID Alert on LAN IBM (used under license) Wake on LAN Intel - Lenovo ThinkCentre A57e | Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 127
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Part Number: 46R7066 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 46R7066