Lenovo ThinkCentre M51 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 165

Closing the cover and connecting cables After replacing the hardware, you need to install any removed parts, replace the cover, and reconnect any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the FRU that was replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. 1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer. 2. Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before lowering the drive bay assembly. 3. Lower the drive bay assembly and position the drive locks to the locked position. Otherwise, you cannot close the cover. 4. Close and latch the cover. 5. If a cover lock is installed, lock the cover. 6. If your computer is being placed in the vertical position, attach the floor stand. Attention: To prevent overheating and possible component damage, always attach the floor stand when placing the computer in the vertical position. 7. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See "Locating connectors on the rear of the computer" on page 138. 8. Turn on the computer. To update the configuration, see Chapter 6, "Using the Setup Utility," on page 55. 9. If you have replaced the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See "Flash update procedures" on page 338. Chapter 10. Replacing FRUs (Types 8098, 8171, 8172, 8173, 8424, and 8425) 159