Lenovo 9120, 9129, 9127, 9136, 9134 User Manual

ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide

Machine Types 9120, 9127, 9129, 9134, 9136, 9139, 9141, 9143, 9156,

9158, 9171, 9191

ThinkCentre Hardw are Installation an d Replacement Guid e

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide for this product and “Notices,” on page 49.

First Edition (June 2007)

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Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1. Important safety information 1

Chapter 2. Overview . . . . . . . . .3

Additional information resources . . . . . . .3

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . .4

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating controls and connectors on the front of

your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 6

Locating components . . . . . . . . . .8

Identifying parts on the system board . . . . .9

Chapter 3. Installing options and

replacing hardware . . . . . . . . .11

Installing external options . . . . . . . . .11

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . .11

Removing and replacing the front bezel . . . . .12

Installing internal options . . . . . . . . .14

Installing memory . . . . . . . . . . .14

Installing PCI adapters . . . . . . . . .15

Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . .18

Connecting drives . . . . . . . . . . .21

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .23

Replacing the power supply assembly . . . . .24

Replacing the heat sink . . . . . . . . . .25

Replacing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . .26

Replacing an optical drive . . . . . . . . .29

Replacing the diskette drive . . . . . . . . .31

Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . .32

Replacing a PCI adapter . . . . . . . . . .33

Replacing the front fan assembly . . . . . . .36

Replacing the rear fan assembly . . . . . . .37

Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . .39

Replacing the mouse . . . . . . . . . . .41

Chapter 4. Completing the parts

replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Obtaining device drivers . . . . . . . . . .44

Chapter 5. Security features . . . . .45

Integrated cable lock . . . . . . . . . . .45

Padlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Password protection . . . . . . . . . . .46

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing

CMOS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . .49

Television output notice . . . . . . . . . .50

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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Figures

1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5

2. Connector locations . . . . . . . . . .6

3. Component locations . . . . . . . . . .8

4. Component locations . . . . . . . . . .9

5. Removing the computer cover . . . . . .12

6. Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . .13

7. Open the retaining clips . . . . . . . .14

8. Installing the memory module . . . . . .15

9. Opening the adapter latch . . . . . . .16

10. Closing the adapter latch . . . . . . . .17

11. Drive bay locations . . . . . . . . . .19

12. Locating the spare retainer bracket . . . . .20

13. Installing a retainer bracket . . . . . . .21

14. Installing a new drive . . . . . . . . .21

15. Connecting a parallel ATA drive . . . . .22

16. Connecting a serial ATA drive . . . . . .22

17. Removing the battery . . . . . . . . .23

18. Installing the battery . . . . . . . . .23

19. Removing the power supply screws . . . .24

20. Removing the heat sink . . . . . . . .25

21. Installing the new heat sink . . . . . . .26

22. Removing the hard disk drive . . . . . .27

23. Installing the hard disk drive into bracket 28

24. Installing the hard disk drive and bracket 29

25. Removing the optical drive . . . . . . .30

26. Retainer bracket for optical drive . . . . .30

27. Removing the diskette drive . . . . . . .31

28. Retainer bracket for diskette drive . . . . .32

29. Removing the memory module . . . . . .32

30. Installing the new memory module . . . .33

31. Removing the PCI adapter . . . . . . .34

32. Install a new PCI adapter . . . . . . . .35

33. Removing the rear fan assembly . . . . .38

34. Replacing the rear fan assembly . . . . . .39

35. Keyboard connectors, standard and USB 40

36. Mouse connectors, standard and USB . . . .41

37. Replacing the computer cover . . . . . .43

38. Installing the integrated cable lock . . . . .45

39. Installing a padlock . . . . . . . . . .46

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Chapter 1. Important safety information

CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product.

If you no longer have a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain one online from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

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Chapter 2. Overview

This guide provides information about replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs).

This guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step-by-step procedures.

Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo™.

This guide contains instructions for installing and or replacing the following parts:

v Battery

v Front bezel

v Power supply

v Heat sink

v Hard disk drive

v Optical drive

v Diskette drive

v Memory modules

v PCI adapter

v Front fan assembly

v Rear fan assembly

v Keyboard

v Mouse

Additional information resources

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the World Wide Web.

You can find:

v CRU removal and installation information

v CRU removal and installation videos

v Publications

v Troubleshooting information

v Parts information

v Downloads and drivers

v Links to other useful sources of information

v Support phone list

access this information, point your browser to:

To http://www.lenovo.com/support

Handling static-sensitive devices

Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts.

When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static-electricity damage:

v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around

you.

v Always handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle

adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.

v Prevent others from touching the parts and other computer components.

v Before you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package containing the

part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package and your body.

v When possible, remove the new part from the static-protective packaging, and

install it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in on a smooth, level surface and place the part on it.

v Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface.

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Locations

Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer

This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer.

Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and connectors on the front of your computer.

Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections.

Figure 1. Controls and connectors

1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector 2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector

Chapter 2. Overview 5

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer

Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer.

Figure 2. Connector locations

1 Power supply diagnostic

10 Ethernet connector

LEDs (some models)

2 Voltage selection switch

11 USB connectors (2)

(some models)

3 Power connector 12 Microphone connector 4 Standard mouse connector 13 Audio line out connector 5 Standard keyboard connector 14 Audio line in connector 6 Serial connector 15 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 7 Parallel connector 16 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector 8 VGA monitor connector 17 PCI adapter connectors (2) 9 USB connectors (2)

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Connector Description

Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that

uses a standard mouse connector.

Standard keyboard connector

Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector.

Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other

devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.

Parallel connector Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other

devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.

USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus

(USB) connection, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB scanner or USB printer. If you have more than six USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.

Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network

(LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5 Ethernet cable.

Audio-line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the 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.

Audio-line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,

such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line out connector of the device and the audio line in connector of the computer.

Chapter 2. Overview 7

Locating components

To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the cover” on page 11.

Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer.

Figure 3. Component locations

1 Microprocessor fan and heat

5 PCI adapter connector

sink

2 Memory modules 6 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 3 PCI Express x16 graphics

7 Rear fan assembly

adapter connector

4 PCI adapter card 8 Power supply

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Identifying parts on the system board

Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board.

Figure 4. Component locations

1 Microprocessor fan connector 14 Front USB connectors (2) 2 Microprocessor and heat sink 15 Battery 3 Memory connector 1 16 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 4 Memory connector 2 17 Serial (COM) connector 5 Memory connector 3 18 PCI adapter connectors (2) 6 Memory connector 4 19 Mono (speaker) connector 7 Cover presence switch connector 20 Front audio connector 8 Diskette drive connector 21 CD-IN connector 9 IDE connector 22 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter

connector

10 Power connector 23 PCI Express x1 adapter connector 11 Power fan connector 24 System fan connector 12 SATA IDE connectors (4) 25 12 V power connector 13 Front panel connector

Chapter 2. Overview 9

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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware

This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are available for your computer. You can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the option.

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.

Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.

Installing external options

External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection. When adding an external option, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6 and “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer” on page 5 to identify the required connector, and then use the instructions that are included with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.

Removing the cover

Important

Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.

This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover.

1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your

operating system, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,

input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer. See “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer” on page 5 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6.

4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock that secures the computer

cover.

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