Lenovo M55e User Manual

Hardw are Replacement Guide

Types 6491, 8013, 8702, 8706 Types 8716, 8970, 8972, 8976 Types 8980, 8982, 8986, 8992 Types 8994, 9266, 9276, 9278 Types 9282, 9286, 9288, 9374 Types 9378, 9380, 9384, 9628 Types 9632, 9647, 9649, 9695

Hardw are Replacement Guide

Third Edition (February 2007)

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Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Additional information resources . . . . . . .v

Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . .vi

Chapter 1. Locations . . . . . . . . .1

Locating the connectors on the front of your

computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer 2

Locating components . . . . . . . . . . .3

Identifying parts on the system board . . . . . .4

Chapter 2. Replacing hardware . . . . .7

Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . . . .8

Replacing the diskette drive . . . . . . . . .11

Replacing an optical drive . . . . . . . . .13

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . .14

Replacing the system fan assembly . . . . . .17

Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . .19

Replacing a PCI adapter . . . . . . . . . .21

Replacing a keyboard . . . . . . . . . . .22

Replacing a mouse . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Completing the parts replacement . . . . . . .24

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . .25

Television output notice . . . . . . . . . .26

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

iv Hardware Replacement Guide

Overview

This guide is intended to be used by customers who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs).

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

This guide contains instructions for replacing the following parts:

Note: Use only the parts provided by Lenovo™.

v Hard disk drive

v Diskette drive

v Optical drive

v Heat sink and fan assembly

v System fan assembly

v Memory module

v PCI adapter card

v Keyboard

v Mouse

Safety information

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 World Wide Web at http://www.lenovo.com/support.

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 the following information:

v CRU removal and installation instructions 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 http://www.lenovo.com/support

Tools required

To replace some parts in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts.

When replacing a part, 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.

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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Chapter 1. Locations

This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the cover” on page 7.

Locating the connectors on the front of your computer

The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the computer.

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

Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer

The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer.

1 Standard mouse connector 9 PCI Express 1x adapter or PCI Express

x16 graphics adapter connector (some models)

2 Parallel connector 10 Audio line out connector 3 Ethernet connector 11 Microphone connector 4 Audio line in connector 12 USB connectors (2) 5 Power cord connector 13 USB connectors (2) 6 Voltage-selection switch (some

14 VGA monitor connector

models)

7 PCI adapter connectors 15 Serial connector 8 PCI Express 1x adapter or PCI

16 Standard keyboard connector

Express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models)

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Locating components

The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer.

1 Fan plenum, fan, and heat sink 7 Battery 2 Microprocessor 8 Power supply 3 Optical drive 9 PCI adapter connector 4 Hard disk drive 10 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter or

PCI Express x1 adapter connector (some models)

5 Diskette drive 11 PCI Express x1 adapter or PCI

Express x16 graphics adapter connector (some models)

6 Memory modules (2)

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