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M910x

User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual

Machine Type (MT):

10MY, 10N0, 10N1, 10N2, 10QQ

Energy Star MT:

10MY, 10N0, 10N1, 10N2, 10QQ

Overview

Locations of indicators, connectors, and controls provided on your computer

Replaceable parts

Locations of the replaceable parts on your computer

Computer locks

Locking devices for your computer

Replacing CRUs

Replacing instructions

for customer-

replaceable units (CRUs)

Specications

Specications of your

computer

Replacing FRUs

Replacing instructions

for eld-replaceable

units (FRUs) (for technicians only)

Contents

Overview ......................................... 3

Front view .......................................................................3

Rear view ........................................................................4

System board ................................................................ 6

Machine type and model label ...................................7

I/O box ............................................ 8

Overview .........................................................................8

Using the I/O box .......................................................... 9

Computer locks ............................10

Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock ...............10

Specications ............................... 11

Replacing hardware ......................12

Before replacing hardware .......................................12

Handling static-sensitive devices ...........................12

Knowing replaceable parts .......................................13

Customer-Replaceable Units (CRUs) .......................... 13

Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs) .................................... 13

CRUs and FRUs locations .............................................. 14

Replacing the external I/O box ................................26

Replacing the power adapter bracket ....................27

Removing the computer cover ................................28

Replacing the storage drive ......................................29

Replacing the internal speaker ................................30

Replacing the system fan .........................................31

Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express

card adapter ................................................................32

Replacing the Wi-Fi card ...........................................34

Replacing the bottom cover .....................................37

Replacing the memory module ...............................38

Replacing the M.2 storage drive ..............................39

Completing the parts replacement .........................40

Replacing FRUs ............................41

Before replacing FRUs ...............................................41

Replacing the illuminated red dot cable ................43

Replacing the advanced speaker ............................44

Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas ..................................45

Replacing the front Wi-Fi antenna ...............................45

Replacing the rear Wi-Fi antenna ................................. 46

Replacing the storage drive cable ...........................48

Replacing the heat sink .............................................49

Replacing the microprocessor .................................50

Replacing the coin-cell battery ................................52

Replacing CRUs ............................ 17

Before replacing CRUs ..............................................17

Replacing the keyboard or wireless keyboard ...... 19

Replacing the keyboard .................................................. 19

Replacing the wireless keyboard .................................. 19

Replacing the mouse or wireless mouse ..............20

Replacing the mouse ...................................................... 20

Replacing the wireless mouse ...................................... 20

Replacing the power adapter ...................................22

Replacing the vertical stand .....................................23

Replacing the VESA mount bracket ........................24

Replacing the external optical drive ........................25

Replacing the antenna bracket ................................54

Replacing the system board and chassis .............55

Notices & Trademarks ..................57

Notices..........................................................................57

Trademarks .................................................................58

Overview

Front view

Note

Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.

Power indicator

This indicator is on when the computer is on.

Power button

Used to turn on your computer. When you cannot shut down the computer from the operating system, press and hold the power button for four or more seconds to turn off the computer.

Storage drive status indicator

This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use.

Microphone connector

Used to connect a microphone to your computer. You can use the microphone to record sounds or interact with the computer using

speech-recognition software.

Headset connector

Used to connect a headset or headphones to your computer.

USB 3.0 connector

Used to connect a USB-compatible device, such as a USB

keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, or personal digital assistant (PDA). For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.0 device to a USB 3.0 connector instead of a USB 2.0 connector.

Always On USB 3.0 connector

Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection, such as a keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). With the power adapter connected, you can charge the automatically detected device even when the computer is in hibernation mode or turned off.

Illuminated red dot

This indicator is on when the computer is powered on.

Overview 3

Rear view

Note

Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.

Mini DisplayPort® connectors (4) (optional)

Used to send or receive audio and video signals. You can attach a compatible audio or video device to this connector, such as a

high-performance monitor. Depending on the computer model,

the connector might vary.

Security-lock slot

Used to secure a Kensington-style cable lock.

Wi-Fi antenna slot

Used to install the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable connector that is available only on some models. The rear Wi-Fi antenna is installed on the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable connector.

Ethernet connector

Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access.

USB 3.0 connectors (2)

Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection.

USB 3.0 connector

Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection.

Note

The USB 3.0 connector supports the smart power on feature that enables you to turn on the computer or wake it up from S4 hibernation mode by pressing Alt+P on the keyboard. You can enable or disable the smart power on feature from the Setup Utility program. For detailed information, see

Important Product Information Guide.

DisplayPort connector

Used to send or receive audio and video signals. You can attach a compatible audio or video device to this connector, such as a

high-performance monitor.

Overview 4

USB 3.0 connector

Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 connection.

DisplayPort connector

Used to send or receive audio and video signals. You can attach a compatible audio or video device to this connector, such as a

high-performance monitor.

Power adapter connector

Used to connect the power adapter to your computer for power supply.

Overview 5

System board

Note

See Front view or Rear view for additional component descriptions.

Serial connector 1

Serial connector 2

USB 3.0 connector

Storage drive fan connector

Microprocessor socket

Coin-cell battery

Illuminated red dot connector

Internal speaker connector

System fan connector

Advanced speaker connector

SATA storage drive connector

M.2 Wi-Fi card slot

PCI Express graphics card slot

Memory slot (DIMM1)

Memory slot (DIMM2)

M.2 storage drive slot 2

M.2 storage drive slot 1

Overview 6

Machine type and model label

The machine type and model label identies your computer. When you contact Lenovo for help, the

machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service.

The machine type and model label is attached on the side of your computer as shown.

Overview 7

I/O box

Overview

Note

Depending on your computer model, the I/O box might be optional.

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

Serial connector (optional)

USB 2.0 connectors (2)

USB 3.0 connectors (2)

USB 3.0 connector

(for connecting to the computer)

I/O box 8

Using the I/O box

When you use the I/O box with the ThinkCentre tiny computer, note the following:

• The I/O box supports a maximum current rating of 5 A. It is recommended that you connect low-current

devices to the I/O box and connect high-current devices directly to the ThinkCentre tiny computer to

ensure the best performance of the devices.

• The USB 2.0 connectors and USB 3.0 connectors on the I/O box provide a current of 500 mA and 900

mA current, respectively. When you connect a high-current storage drive to only one USB connector, the

system might not recognize the device. You can connect the storage drive to two USB connectors on the I/O box.

• The serial connector does not support hot swapping. Do not connect a device to the connector or remove a device from the connector while the system is running.

• The connectors on the I/O box cannot be enabled or disabled individually. To enable or disable any of the connectors on the I/O box, enable or disable the USB connectors on the rear of the computer.

• The I/O box enables you to wake up the computer from standby mode through operations on devices connected to the I/O box connectors.

I/O box 9

Computer locks

Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock

You can use a Kensington-style cable lock to secure your computer to a desk, table, or other

nonpermanent xture. The cable lock connects to the security-lock slot at the rear of your computer.

Depending on the type selected, the cable lock can be operated with a key or combination. The 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 such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support.

Computer locks 10

Specications

Power supply

Storage drives

Video features

Audio features

Input/Output (I/O) features

135 watt automatic voltage-sensing power supply

Up to three storage drives

The integrated graphics card supports the following:

• DisplayPort connectors

The integrated audio card supports the following:

• Advanced speaker (optional)

• Headset connector

• Internal speaker

• Microphone connector

• Audio connectors (headset and microphone)

• DisplayPort connectors

• Ethernet connector

• Serial connectors (optional)

• USB connectors

Expansion

Network features

Physical dimensions

Weight (without the package)

• External I/O box (optional)

• External optical drive box (optional)

• Memory slots

• M.2 storage drive slots

• PCI Express graphics card slot

• Ethernet LAN

• Wireless LAN (optional)

• Bluetooth (optional)

• Width: 35 mm (1.4 inches)

• Height: 183 mm (7.2 inches)

• Depth: 179 mm (7.1 inches)

• Maximum conguration as shipped: 1.3 kg (2.9 lb)

Specications 11

Replacing hardware

Before replacing hardware

Attention

Read these notes before replacing hardware:

• Some of the hardware components explained in this manual are optional.

• Use computer components provided only by Lenovo.

• When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions explained in this manual along with the instructions that come with the option.

• In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of defective CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units).

Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Handling static-sensitive devices

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

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

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

• Always handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle PCI/PCI-Express cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.

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

• 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 from the package and your body before you install or replace a new part.

• When possible, remove the new part from the static-protective package, 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 the package.

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

Replacing hardware 12

Knowing replaceable parts

Customer-Replaceable Units (CRUs)

CRUs are computer parts that a user can upgrade or replace. There are two types of CRUs: self-service and

optional-service.

Self-service CRUs

Note

Optional-service CRUs

Users are responsible for replacing all self-service CRUs.

You can install self-service CRUs easily. These CRUs might be standalone,

latched, or secured by up to two screws.

Examples of self-service CRUs include the keyboard, mouse, any USB device, and the power cord. Other self-service CRUs might include memory

modules, adapter cards, hard disk drives, and optical drives.

Handling optional-service CRUs requires some technical skills and simple

tools (such as a screwdriver).

These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer. They are usually concealed by an access panel that is secured by more than two screws. You

must remove the screws and panel to access the specic CRU.

Optional-service CRUs can be removed and installed by users or, during the

warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician.

Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

FRUs are computer parts that a trained technician can upgrade or replace.

For detailed FRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup

Replacing hardware 13

CRUs and FRUs locations

Refer to the following illustrations to check the locations of CRUs and FRUs within the computer.

Note

Self-service CRU

• Some of the following parts might look different from the one illustrated.

• Some of the following parts are optional on some models.

Vertical stand p. 23

Power adapter bracket p. 27

Power adapter p. 22

Power cord p. 22

Computer cover p. 28

Bottom cover p. 37

Memory module p. 38

M.2 storage drive p. 39

VESA® mount bracket p. 24

External optical drive p. 25

External optical drive box p. 25

External I/O box p. 26

Keyboard or wireless keyboard p. 19

Mouse or wireless mouse p. 20

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Optional-service CRU

Internal speaker p. 30

System fan p. 31

Storage drive p. 29

Storage drive bracket p. 29

Wi-Fi card shield p. 34

Wi-Fi card p. 34

PCI Express card p. 32

PCI Express card adapter p. 32

Replacing hardware 15

FRU

Microprocessor p. 50

Coin-cell battery p. 52

Illuminated red dot cable p. 43

Advanced speaker p. 44

Antenna bracket p. 54

System board p. 55

Chassis p. 55

Storage drive cable p. 48

Wi-Fi antennas p. 45

Heat sink p. 49

Replacing hardware 16

Replacing CRUs

Before replacing CRUs

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that a user can upgrade or replace. There are two types of CRUs: self-service and optional-service.

To check the locations of CRUs, see

Attention

Before replacing a CRU, click the illustration of the part to check the brief procedures.

Keyboard or wireless keyboard

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

CRUs and FRUs locations.

Mouse or wireless mouse

Power adapter

Vertical stand

Replacing CRUs 17

VESA mount bracket

External optical drive

External I/O box Computer cover

Power adapter bracket

Internal speakerStorage drive

PCI Express card PCI Express card

adapter

System fan

Wi-Fi card

Bottom cover

Note

Replacing CRUs 18

To replace a component that is not in the list above, contact a Lenovo service technician. The support phone numbers are available at http://www.lenovo.com/

support/phone.

Memory module

M.2 storage drive

Replacing the keyboard or wireless keyboard

Note

The wireless keyboard is available only on some models.

Replacing the keyboard

1 2 3

Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.

Disconnect the old keyboard cable from the computer.

Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer.

Replacing the wireless keyboard

1 2 3

Remove your old wireless keyboard.

Take out the new wireless keyboard from the package.

Open the battery compartment cover, and install two AAA batteries according to the polarity indicators.

Remove the USB dongle from the keyboard compartment or from the wireless mouse compartment and connect it to an available USB connector on the computer.

Replacing CRUs 19

Close the compartment cover. The keyboard is ready for use.

Replacing the mouse or wireless mouse

Note

The wireless mouse is available only on some models.

Replacing the mouse

Turn off the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.

Disconnect the old mouse cable from the computer.

Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer.

Replacing the wireless mouse

Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer. Then, remove your old wireless mouse.

Remove the new wireless mouse from the package.

Replace the wireless mouse.

1 2

Replacing CRUs 20

3 4

5 6

Note

• The green LED indicates that the mouse is ready for use.

• The flashing amber LED indicates a low battery level.

• Push the power switch to the off position when you are not using the mouse to extend the battery life.

• After disconnecting the USB dongle from your computer, store it in the wireless mouse compartment or in the wireless keyboard compartment.

Replacing CRUs 21

Replacing the power adapter

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Replace the power adapter.

Note

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Your power cord might look different from the one illustrated.

Replacing CRUs 22

Replacing the vertical stand

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Replace the vertical stand.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 23

Replacing the VESA mount bracket

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Replace the VESA mount bracket.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 24

Replacing the external optical drive

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Replace the external optical drive.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

3 4

Replacing CRUs 25

Replacing the external I/O box

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer and the external I/O box.

Replace the external I/O box.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 26

Replacing the power adapter bracket

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Replace the power adapter bracket.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 27

Removing the computer cover

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 28

Replacing the storage drive

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Disconnect the storage drive cables from the system board.

Replace the storage drive.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 29

Connect the storage drive cables to the system board.

Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts

replacement.

Replacing the internal speaker

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the internal speaker connector on the system board.

Replace the internal speaker.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 30

Connect the internal speaker cable to the internal speaker connector on the system board.

Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts

replacement.

Replacing the system fan

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.

Release the illuminated red dot cable from the system fan.

Disconnect the system fan cable from the system fan connector on the system board.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replace the system fan.

1 2

Connect the system fan cable to the system fan connector on the system board.

Install the illuminated red dot cable to the new system fan.

Replacing CRUs 31

Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts

replacement.

Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card adapter

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Replace the PCI Express card and PCI Express card adapter.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

1 2

Replacing CRUs 32

3 4

Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts

replacement.

Replacing CRUs 33

Replacing the Wi-Fi card

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Depending on your computer model, refer to one of the following to replace the Wi-Fi card.

• Type 1

1 2

Replacing CRUs 34

3 4

5 6

• Type 2

1 2

Replacing CRUs 35

3 4

5 6

Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts

replacement.

Replacing CRUs 36

Replacing the bottom cover

Attention

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Replace the bottom cover.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing CRUs 37

Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts

replacement.

Replacing the memory module

Attention

If your computer supports one memory module, install the module into the DIMM 1 slot. If your computer supports two memory modules, install one memory module into the DIMM 1 slot rst and then install the other into the DIMM 2 slot. See

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the bottom cover. For details, see Replacing the bottom cover.

Replace the memory module.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

System board for the locations of the slots.

1 2

Replacing CRUs 38

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing the M.2 storage drive

Attention

If your computer supports one M.2 storage drive, install the drive into the M.2 storage drive slot 1. If your computer supports two M.2 storage drives, install one drive into the M.2 storage drive slot 1 rst and then

install the other into the slot 2. See

Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer.

Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the bottom cover. For details, see Replacing the bottom cover.

Replace the M.2 storage drive.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

System board for the locations of the slots.

1 2

Replacing CRUs 39

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Completing the parts replacement

After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables.

To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables to your computer, do the following:

Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws

are left inside your computer. See computer.

Ensure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the computer cover. Keep cables

clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference when reinstalling the computer cover.

Install the computer cover.

System board for the locations of various components in your

Replacing CRUs 40

Install the screw to secure the computer cover.

Place the computer in an upright position.

If a locking device is available, use it to lock the computer. See Computer locks.

Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the corresponding connectors on the computer.

Front view or Rear view for the locations of various components in your computer

See

Replacing FRUs

Before replacing FRUs

Before replacing any Field Replaceable Units (FRUs), read the following:

• Only certied and trained personnel can service the computer.

• Before replacing an FRU, read the entire section about replacing the part.

• Be extremely careful during writing operations such as copying, saving, or formatting.

The sequence of the drives in the computer that you are servicing might have been altered. If you select an

incorrect drive, data or programs might be overwritten.

• Replace an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model.

When you replace an FRU, ensure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct by referring to the website http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup.

• An FRU should not be replaced because of a single, unreproducible failure. Single failures can occur for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as

cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem

recurs. If you suspect that an FRU is defective, clear the error log and run the test again. If the error does not recur, do not replace the FRU.

• Only replace a defective FRU.

To check the locations of FRUs, see CRUs and FRUs locations.

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing FRUs 41

Before replacing an FRU, click the illustration of the part to check the brief procedures.

Illuminated red dot cable

Storage drive cable

Advanced speaker

Heat sink

Wi-Fi antennas

Microprocessor

Coin-cell battery

Chassis

Antenna bracket

Note

System board

To replace a component that is not in

the list above, contact a Lenovo service

technician. The support phone numbers are available

at http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone.

Replacing FRUs 42

Replacing the illuminated red dot cable

Attention

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Disconnect the illuminated red dot cable from the system board. See System board.

Replace the illuminated red dot cable.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Connect the illuminated red dot cable to the system board. See System board.

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing FRUs 43

Replacing the advanced speaker

Note

Attention

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Disconnect the advanced speaker cable from the advanced speaker connector on the system board.

System board.

See

The advanced speaker is available only on some models.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replace the advanced speaker.

1 2

Connect the advanced speaker cable to the advanced speaker connector on the system board. For

details, see

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

System board.

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Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Replacing the front Wi-Fi antenna

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Replace the front Wi-Fi antenna.

1 2

3 4

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Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing the rear Wi-Fi antenna

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Disconnect the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable from the Wi-Fi card.

Replace the rear Wi-Fi antenna.

Note

1 2

Record the cable routing before removing the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable.

3 4

Replacing FRUs 46

5 6

Connect the rear Wi-Fi antenna cable to the Wi-Fi card.

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing FRUs 47

Replacing the storage drive cable

Attention

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Replace the storage drive cable.

1 2

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing FRUs 48

Replacing the heat sink

Attention

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Replace the heat sink.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

1 2

3 4

Replacing FRUs 49

Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables. For details, see Completing the parts

replacement.

Replacing the microprocessor

Attention

Caution

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot. Before you open the computer cover, turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool.

Remove the heat sink. For details, see Replacing the heat sink.

Replace the microprocessor.

Note

1 2

• Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated.

• Touch only the edges of the microprocessor. Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom.

• Do not drop anything onto the microprocessor socket while it is exposed. The socket pins must be kept as clean as possible.

Replacing FRUs 50

3 4

5 6

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing FRUs 51

Replacing the coin-cell battery

Attention

Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-

in features, such as parallel connector assignments (congurations). A coin-cell battery keeps this

information active when you turn off the computer.

The coin-cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life; however, no coin-cell battery lasts forever. If the coin-cell battery fails, the date, time, and conguration information (including passwords) are lost. An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer.

To replace the coin-cell battery,

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Remove the heat sink. For details, see Replacing the heat sink.

Replacing FRUs 52

Replace the coin-cell battery.

1 2

3 4

To dispose of the coin-cell battery, refer to the “Lithium coin-cell battery notice” topic in the Safety and Warranty Guide.

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing FRUs 53

Replacing the antenna bracket

Attention

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Remove the advanced speaker. For details, see Replacing the advanced speaker.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Remove the Front Wi-Fi antenna. For details, see Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas.

Replace the antenna bracket.

1 2

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

Replacing FRUs 54

Replacing the system board and chassis

Attention

Remove the computer cover. For details, see Removing the computer cover.

Remove the storage drive. For details, see Replacing the storage drive.

Remove the internal speaker. For details, see Replacing the internal speaker.

Remove the system fan. For details, see Replacing the system fan.

Remove the PCI Express card. For details, see Replacing the PCI Express card and PCI Express card

adapter.

Remove the heat sink. For details, see Replacing the heat sink.

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide.

Remove the Wi-Fi card. For details, see Replacing the Wi-Fi card.

Remove the Wi-Fi antennas. For details, see Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas.

Remove the microprocessor. For details, see Replacing the microprocessor.

Remove the bottom cover. For details, see Replacing the bottom cover.

Remove the memory module. For details, see Replacing the memory module.

Remove the M.2 storage drive. For details, see Replacing the M.2 storage drive.

Remove the antenna bracket. For details, see Replacing the antenna bracket.

Record the cable routing and cable connections, and then disconnect all cables from the system board. See

System board.

Replacing FRUs 55

Replace the system board and chassis.

Note

1 2

3 4

Carefully handle the system board by its edges.

Replacing FRUs 56

Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing system board, and then reconnect the cables to the new system board. See

Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover. For details, see Completing the parts replacement.

System board.

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