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USER MANUAL ThinkCentre M70e LENOVO

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and WarrantyGuideand"Notices,"onpage/9.

FirstEdition(July2010)

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Contents

Important safety information. . . . . . v

Chapter1.Productoverview. . . . . . 1

Features. 1

Specifications. 4

Softwareoverview. 4

SoftwareprovidedwithyourWindowsoperating system. 4

Locations. 7

Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorson thefrontofyourcomputer. . . . . . . . 7

Locatingconnectorsandpartsontherearofyour computer. 8

Locatingcomponents. 10

Locatingpartsonthesystemboard. . . . . 1 1

Locatinginternaldrives. 1 2

Chapter2.Installingorreplacing

hardware. 13

Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices. . . . . . . 1 3

Installingorreplacinghardware 13

Installingexternaloptions 1 4

Removingthecomputercover . . . . . . . 1 4

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . . . 15

Accessingthesystemboardcomponentsand drives 1

InstallingorreplacingaPCIcard . . . . . . 1 8

Installing or replacing a memory module . . . 20

Replacingthebattery. 2 2

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . . 24

Replacingthemicroprocessor. 2 6

Replacing the powersupply assembly ..... 2 9

Replacingtheopticaldrive 3 4

Replacingtheharddiskdrive. 3 8

Replacingthecardreader. . . . . . . . . 4 0

ReplacingthefrontaudioandUSBassembly. . 42

Replacingthefrontfanassembly ..... 4 3

Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse . . . . 46

Completingthepartsreplacement. . . . . . 4 6

Obtainingdevicedrivers . . . . . . . . . 4 8

Basicsecurityfeatures. 4 8

Integratedcablelock 4 9

Padlock. 50

Passwordprotection 50

Erasingalostorforgottenpassword(clearing CMOS). 5 0

Chapter3.Recoveryinformation...53

Creatingandusingrecoverymedia ..... 5 3

Creatingrecoverymedia . . . . . . . . . 5 3

Usingrecoverymedia. 5 4

Performing backup and recovery operations . . . 55

Performingabackupoperation. . . . . . . 5 5

Performingarecoveryoperation ..... 5 5

UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace. . . . 5 6

Creatingandusingarescuemedium. . . . . . 5 7

Creatingarescuemedium ..... 5 7

Usingarescuemedium 58

Installing or reinstalling device drivers ..... 58

Solvingrecoveryproblems. 5 9

Chapter4. Using the Setup Utility program.

StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram. . . . . . . 6 1

Viewingorchangingsettings 6 1

Using passwords 6 1

Passwordconsiderations . . . . . . . . . 6 2

Power-onpassword. 6 2

Administratorpassword . . . . . . . . . 6 2

Setting, changing, or deleting a password . . . 62

Enablingordisablingadevice . . . . . . . 6 3

Selectingastartupdevice. 6 3

Selectingatemporarystartupdevice. . . . . 6 3

Viewingorchangingthestartupdevicesequence 64

ExitingtheSetupUtilityprogram. . . . . . . 6 4

Chapter5. Updatingsystemprograms 65

Usingsystemprograms 6 5

Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromadisc ..... 6 5

Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromyouroperating system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 6

RecoveringfromaPOSTandBIOSupdatefailure 66

Chapter6.Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. . . .

Basictroubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 9

Diagnosticprograms 70

LenovoThinkVantageToolbox . . . . . . . 7 0

PC-DoctorforRescueandRecovery ..... 7 0

PC-DoctorforDOS. 7 1

Cleaninganopticalmouse . . . . . . . . . . 7 2

Chapter7. Gettinginformation, help, andservice.

Informationresources . . . . . . . . . . . 7 3

OnlineBooksfolder 73

LenovoThinkVantageTools. 7 3

ThinkVantageProductivityCenter. . . . . . 7 4

LenovoWelcome 74

AccessHelp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 4

Safetyandwarranty 7 4

Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com). . . 75

Helpandservice. 7 5

Usingthedocumentationanddiagnostic

programs 7 5

Callingforservice. 7 6

Usingotherservices. 7 6

Purchasingadditionalservices ..... 7 7

Appendix.Notices. 7 9

Televisionoutputnotice. 80

EuropeanconformanceCEmark. 80

Trademarks. 80

Index. 8 1

Important safety information

CAUTION:

Beforeusingthismanual,besuretoreadandunderstandalltherelatedsafety informationforthisproduct.RefertotheThinkCentreSafetyandWarrantyGuide thatyoureceivedwiththisproductforthelatestsafetyinformation.Reading andunderstandingthissafetyinformationreducestheriskofpersonalinjury andordamagetoyourproduct.

If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtainaPortableDocumentFormat(PDF)versionfromtheLenovo ^® SupportWeb siteat:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Chapter1.Productoverview

Thischapterprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures,specifications,preinstalledsoftwareprograms,andlocationsofconnectors,components,partsonthesystemboard,andinternaldrives.

Thischaptercontainsthefollowingtopics:

• "Features": Thissectionprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures.
• "Specifications" on page 4: This section lists the physical specifications for your computer.
• "Softwareoverview" onpage4: This section provides information about the software programs provided with your computer.
• "Locations" onpage7:This section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors, components, parts on the system board, and internal drives.

Features

Thissectionprovidesinformationaboutthecomputerfeatures.

Systeminformation

The following information covers a variety of models. For information about your specific model, use the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 61.

Microprocessor

Yourcomputercomeswithoneofthefollowingmicroprocessors(internalcache sizevariesbymodeltype):

- Intel ^ Celeron ^ microprocessor

•IntelCelerondual-coremicroprocessor

•IntelCore ^TM 2Duomicroprocessor

- IntelPentium ^ dual-coremicroprocessor

Memorymodule(s)

- Supportsuptotwodoubledatarate3synchronousdynamicrandomaccess memorydualinlinememorymodules(DDR3SDRAMDIMMs)

Internaldrives

•Cardreader(availableinsomemodels)

•Opticaldrive

- SerialAdvancedTechnologyAttachment(SATA)harddiskdrive

Videosubsystem

- IntegratedgraphicscardfunctioningthroughaVideoGraphicsArray(VGA) connector

- PeripheralComponentInterconnect(PCI)Expressx16graphicscardslotonthe systemboardforadiscretegraphicscard

Audiosubsystem

•Integratedhigh-definition(HD)audio
•Headphoneconnectorandmicrophoneconnectoronthefrontpanel
- Audioline-inconnector,audioline-outconnector,andmicrophoneconnectoron therearpanel

Connectivity

•10/100/1000MbpsintegratedEthernetcontroller

Systemmanagementfeatures

• Abilitytostorethepower-onself-test(POST)hardwaretestresults
• AdvancedConfigurationandPowerInterface(ACPI)
  •Automaticpower-onstartup
• DesktopManagementInterface(DMI)
  •IntelTrustedExecutionTechnology(IntelTXT)
  •PrebootExecutionEnvironment(PXE)
  •SystemManagement(SM)BasicInput/OutputSystem(BIOS)andSMsoftware
  •WakeonLAN(WOL)
• WindowsManagementInstrumentation(WMI) (WMI istheinfrastructureformanagementdataandoperationsonWindows operatingsystems.)

Input/Output(I/O)features

•Ethernetconnector
•One9-pinserialport
- SixUniversalSerialBus(USB)connectors (twoUSBconnectorsonthefrontpanelandfourUSBconnectorsontherear panel)
- Twoaudioconnectorsonthefrontpanel (headphoneconnectorandmicrophoneconnector)
- Threeaudioconnectorsontherearpanel (audioline-inconnector,audioline-outconnector,andmicrophoneconnector)
•VGAmonitorconnectorontherearpanel

Formoreinformation, refer to "Locatingconnectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer" on page 7 and "Locatingconnectors and parts on therear of your computer" on page 8.

Expansion

•Oneharddiskdrivebay
•Oneopticaldrivebay
•Oneslimcardreaderdrivebay
•OnePCIcardslot
•OnePCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
•TwoPCIExpressx1cardslots

Powersupply

- 180-wattpowersupplywithamanualvoltage-selectionswitch

Securityfeatures

• Apower-onpasswordandanadministratorpasswordtodeterunauthorizeduse ofyourcomputer
  • Computrace
  •EnablingordisablingSATAdevices
  •Enablingordisablingtheserialport
  •EnablingordisablingUSBconnectors
  •Keyboardwithfingerprintreader(shippedwithsomemodels)
• Startupsequencecontrol
• Startupwithoutkeyboardormouse
• Supportfortheadditionofanintegratedcablelock(Kensingtonlock.See "Integratedcablelock" onpage49formoreinformation)
• Supportfortheadditionofapadlock(see"Padlock"onpage50formore information)

Preinstalledsoftwareprograms

Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithsomesoftwareprogramstohelpyouwork moreeasilyandsecurely.Formoreinformation,see"Softwareoverview"onpage 4

Preinstalledoperatingsystem

Yourcomputerispreinstalledwithoneofthefollowingoperatingsystems:

•Microsoft ^® Windows ^® 7

- MicrosoftWindowsXPProfessional (preinstalledthroughdowngraderightsinWindows7Professional)

Operatingsystem(s), certifiedortestedforcompatibility

AdditionaloperatingsystemsmightbeidentifiedbyLenovoascompatiblewith yourcomputerfollowingthepublicationofthismanual.Todetermineifan operatingsystemhasbeencertifiedortestedforcompatibility,checktheWebsite oftheoperatingsystemvendor.

Specifications

Thissectionliststhephysicalspecificationsforyourcomputer.

Dimensions

Width:97mm(3.8inches)
Height:333mm(13.1inches)
Depth:368mm(14.5inches) 

Weight

Maximumconfigurationasshipped:6to6.5kg(13.2to14.3lbs)(withoutpackage)
Maximumconfigurationasshipped:8.5kg(18.7lbs)(withpackage) 

Environment

Airtemperature:
Operating:10°to35°C(50°to95°F)
Non-operating:-40°to60°C(-40°to140°F)(withpackage)
Non-operating:-10°to60°C(14°to140°F)(withoutpackage)
Humidity:
Operating:20%to80%(10%perhour,noncondensing)
Non-operating:20%to90%(10%perhour,noncondensing)
Altitude:
Operating:-50to10000ft(-15.2to3048m)
Non-operating:-50to35000ft(-15.2to10668m) 

Electricalinput

Input voltage:
Lowrange:
Minimum:100Vac
Maximum:127Vac
Input frequency range:50 to 60 Hz
Voltage -selection switch setting:115 Vac
Highrange:
Minimum:200Vac
Maximum:240Vac
Input frequency range:50 to 60 Hz
Voltage -selection switch setting:230 Vac 

Softwareoverview

Thecomputercomeswithapreinstalledoperatingsystemandseveralpreinstalled applications.

SoftwareprovidedwithyourWindowsoperatingsystem

ThissectionprovidesinformationaboutthesoftwareprovidedwithyourWindows operatingsystem.

SoftwareprovidedbyLenovo

The following software programs are provided by Lenovo to help you improve productivity and reduce the cost associated with maintaining your computer. Software programs provided with your computer might vary depending on your model type and preinstalled operating system.

LenovoThinkVantageTools:TheLenovoThinkVantage® Toolsprogramguides youtoahostofinformationsourcesandprovideaseasyaccesstovarioustoolsto helpyouworkmoreeasilyandsecurely.Formoreinformation,see“Lenovo ThinkVantageTools”onpage73.

Note: The Lenovo Think Vantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

ThinkVantageProductivityCenter:TheThinkVantageProductivityCenter programguidesyoutoahostofinformationsourcesandtoolstohelpyousetup, understand,andmaintainyourcomputer,andenhanceyourcomputer performance.Formoreinformation,see"ThinkVantageProductivityCenter"on page74.

Note: The ThinkVantageProductivityCenterprogram is only available on computers preinstalled with the WindowsXPoperatingsystem from Lenovo.

LenovoWelcome:TheLenovoWelcomeprogramintroducessomeinnovative built-infeaturesofLenovotoyouandguidesyouthroughsomeimportantsetuptaskstohelpyoumakethemostofyourcomputer.

Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

ProductRecovery:TheProductRecoveryprogramenablesyoutorestorethecontentsoftheharddiskdrivetothefactorydefaultsettings.

ThinkVantageRescueandRecovery:TheThinkVantageRescueandRecovery (RnR)programisaonebuttonrecoveryandrestoresolutionthatincludesasetof self-recoverytoolstohelpyoudiagnosecomputerproblems,gethelp,andrecover fromsystemcrashes,evenifyoucannotstarttheWindowsoperatingsystem.

PasswordManager:ThePasswordManagerprogramautomaticallycapturesand fillsinauthenticationinformationforWindowsapplicationsandWebsites.

ThinkVantageClientSecuritySolution:TheThinkVantageClientSecurity Solution(CSS)programhelpsyouprotectyourinformation,includingvital securityinformationlikepasswords,encryptionkeys,andelectroniccredentials,whileguardingagainstunauthorizeduseraccesstodata.

Note: The ThinkVantageClientSecuritySolutionprogram is only available on computers preinstalled with the WindowsXPoperatingsystem from Lenovo.

PowerManager:ThePowerManagerprogramprovidesconvenient,flexible,and completepowermanagementforyourThinkCentre® computer.ByusingthePower Managerprogram,youcanadjustyourpowersettingstoachievethebestbalance betweensystemperformanceandpowersaving.

ThinkVantageSystemUpdate:TheThinkVantageSystemUpdate(TVSU) programhelpsyoukeepthesoftwareonyourcomputerup-to-dateby downloadingandinstallingsoftwarepackages(ThinkVantageapplications,device drivers,BIOSupdates,andotherthirdpartyapplications).Someexamplesof softwarethatyoushouldkeepupdatedareprogramsprovidedbyLenovo,suchas theRescueandRecoveryprogramandtheThinkVantageProductivityCenter program.

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FingerprintSoftware:Theintegratedfingerprintreaderprovidedonsome keyboardsworkswiththeFingerprintSoftwareprogramtoenableyoutoenroll yourfingerprintandassociateitwithyourWindowspassword.Asaresult, fingerprintauthenticationcanreplaceyourpasswordandenablesimpleandsecure useraccess.Afingerprintreaderkeyboarddisavailablewithcertaincomputersor canbepurchasedforcomputersthatsupportthisoption.

LenovoThinkVantageToolbox

The LenovoThinkVantageToolboxprogram helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. Form more information, see "LenovoThinkVantageToolbox" on page 70.

PC-DoctorforRescueandRecovery

ThePC-DoctorforRescueandRecoverydiagnosticprogramispreinstalledon yourThinkCentrecomputeraspartoftheRescueandRecoveryworkspacetohelp youdiagnosehardwareproblems.Itcanalsoreportoperating-system-controlled settingsthatinterferewiththecorrectoperationofoursystem.UsethePC-Doctor forRescueandRecoverydiagnosticprogramifyouareunabletostartthe

Windowsoperatingsystem.Formoreinformation,see"PC-DoctorforRescueandRecovery"onpage70.

AdobeReader

The AdobeReader program is a tool used to view, print, and search PDF documents.

See "OnlineBooksfolder" on page 73 form more information about accessing and viewing the publications.

Antivirussoftware

Yourcomputercomeswithantivirussoftwarethatyoucanusetodetectand eliminateviruses. Lenovoprovidesafullversionofantivirussoftwareonyour computerwithafree30-daysubscription. After30days, youmustrenewthe licensetocontinuereceivingtheantivirussoftwareupdates.

Formoreinformationabouthowtouseyourantivirussoftware, refertothehelp systemofyourantivirussoftware.

Locations

Thissectionprovidesinformationtohelpyoulocateyourcomputerconnectors, components, partsonthesystemboard, andinternaldrives.

Locatingconnectors, controls, and indicatorsonthefrontof yourcomputer

Figure1 show the location of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer.

Technical diagram of a server rack with labeled components and numbered parts for identification

Figure1.Frontconnector,control,andindicatorlocations

1 Opticaldriveeject/closebutton 5 USBconnector
2 Powerswitch 6 Microphoneconnector
3 Harddiskdriveactivityindicator 7 Headphoneconnector
4 Powerindicator 8 USBconnector

Locatingconnectorsandpartsontherearofyourcomputer

Figure2 show sthe locationsofthe connectorsandpartsontherearofyour computer. Some connectorsontherearofyourcomputerarecolor-codedtohelp you determinewheretoconnectthecablesonyourcomputer.

Technical diagram of a desktop computer tower with numbered components for identification

Figure2. Rearconnectorandpartlocations

1 Powercordconnector 7 Audioline-inconnector
2 VGAmonitorconnector 8 PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
3 Serialport 9 PCIExpressx1cardslots(2)
4 USBconnectors(4) 10 PCIcardslot
5 Microphoneconnector 11 Ethernetconnector
6 Audioline-outconnector 12 Voltage-selectionswitch

ConnectorDescription

Audioline-inconnectorUsedtoreceiveaudiosignalsfromanexternalaudiodevice, suchasastereosystem.Whenyouattachanexternalaudi device,acableisconnectedbetweentheaudioline-out connectorofthedeviceandtheaudioline-inconnectorofthe computer.

Audioline-outconnectorUsedtosendaudiosignalsfromthecomputertoexternal devices,suchaspoweredstereospeakers(speakerswith built-inamplifiers),headphones,multimediakeyboards,the audioline-inconnectoronastereosystem,orotherexternal recordingdevices.

EthernetconnectorUsedtoattachanEthernetcableforalocalareanetwork (LAN). Note: To operate the computer within FCCClassBlimits, use aCategory5Ethernetcable.

MicrophoneconnectorUsedtoattachamicrophonetoyourcomputerwhenyouwant torecordsoundorifyouusespeech-recognitionsoftware.

SerialportUsedtoattachanexternalmodem,aserialprinter,orother devicesthatusea9-pinserialport.

USBconnectorUsedtoattachadevicethatusesaUSBconnector,suchasa USBkeyboard,aUSBmouse,aUSBscanner,oraUSBprinter. IftheUSBconnectorsonyourcomputerarenotenoughfor youtoconnectallyourUSBdevices,youcanpurchaseaUSB hub,whichyoucanusetoconnectadditionalUSBdevices.

VGAmonitorconnectorUsedtoattachaVGAmonitororotherdevicesthatuseaVGA monitorconnector.

Locatingcomponents

Figure3 show sthe locationsofthe various componentsinyourcomputer.To remove the computercover and gain accesstothe inside of the computer, see "Removing the computercover" on page 14.

Exploded view diagram of a computer tower case with numbered components for identification

Figure3.Componentlocations

1 Heatsinkfanduct 8 Harddiskdrive

2 Heatsinkandfanassembly(witha microprocessorunderneath)

9 Battery

3 Powersupplyassembly 10 PCIcardslot

4 Memorymodules(2) 11 PCIExpressx1cardslots(2)

5 Opticaldrive 12 PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot

6 Front audio and USB assembly

13 PCI Express x16 graphics card (available in somemodels)

7 Frontfanassembly

Locatingpartsonthesystemboard

Figure4showsthelocationsofthepartsonthesystemboard.

Labeled diagram of a computer motherboard with numbered components for identification

Figure4.Systemboardpartlocations

1 Microprocessor 9 USBconnector
2 Microprocessorfanconnector 10 Battery
3 Memoryslots(2) 11 Frontaudioconnector
4 24-pinpowerconnector 12 PCIcardslot
5 Frontpanelconnector 13 PCIExpressx1cardslots(2)
6 SATAconnectors(3) 14 PCIExpressx16graphicscardslot
7 ClearCMOS(ComplementaryMetal 15 Systemfanconnector
OxideSemiconductor)/Recoveryjumper
8 USBconnector 16 4-pinpowerconnector

Locatinginternaldrives

Internaldrivesaredevicesthatyourcomputerusestoreadandstoredata.Youcan adddrivestoyourcomputertoincreasestoragecapacityandenableyour computertoreadothertypesofmedia.Internaldrivesareinstalledinbays.Inthis manual,thebaysarereferredtoasbay1,bay2,andsoon.

Wheninstallingorreplacinganinternaldrive,itisimportanttonotethetypeand sizeofthedrivethatyoucaninstallorreplaceineachbayandcorrectlyconnect thecablestothedriveinstalled.RefertotheappropriatesectioninChapter2, "Installingorreplacinghardware,"onpage13forinstructionsonhowtoinstallor replaceinternaldrivesforyourcomputer.

Figure5showsthelocationsofthedrivebaysinyourcomputer.

Technical diagram of a desktop computer tower with labeled components including drive, tower, and ventilation slots

Figure5. Drivebaylocations

1 Bay1-Opticaldrivebay(withanopticaldriveinstalled)
2 Bay2-Slimcardreaderdrivebay(withaslimcardreaderinstalledinsomemodels)
3 Bay 3 - SATA hard disk drive bay (with a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk drive installed)

Chapter2.Installingorreplacinghardware

Thischapterprovidesinstructionsonhowtoinstallorreplacehardwareforyour computer.

Thischaptercontainsthefollowingtopics:

•“Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices”
•"nstallingorreplacinghardware"
• "Obtainingdevicedrivers" onpage48
• "Basicsecurityfeatures" onpage48

Handlingstatic-sensitivedevices

Donotopenthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthenewpartuntilthe defectiveparthasbeenremovedfromthecomputerandyouarareadytoinstall thenewpart.Staticelectricity,althoughharmlesstoyou,canseriouslydamage computercomponentsandparts.

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

• Limityourmovement.Movementcancausestaticelectricitytobuilduparound you.
• Alwayscarefullyhandlethepartsandothercomputercomponents.HandlePCI cards, memorymodules, systemboards, and microprocessorsbytheedges. Nevertouchexposedcircuitry.
• Preventothersfromtouchingthepartsandothercomputercomponents.
• Beforeyoureplaceanewpart,touchthestatic-protectivepackagecontainingthe newparttoametalexpansion-slotcoverorotherunpaintedmetalsurfaceon thecomputerforatleasttwoseconds.Thisreducesstaticelectricityfromthe packageandyourbody.
• Removethenewpartfromthestatic-protectivepackageanddirectlyinstallitin thecomputerwithoutplacingitonanyothersurface.Ifitishardforyoutodo thisinyourspecificsituation,placethestatic-protectivepackageofthenewpart onasmooth,levelsurface,andthenplacethenewpartonthestatic-protective package.
• Donotplacethepartonthecomputercoverorothermetalsurface.

Installingorreplacinghardware

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoinstallorreplacehardwareforyour computer.Youcanexpandthecapabilitiesofyourcomputerbyaddingmemory modules,PCIcards,ordrives,andmaintainyourcomputerbyreplacingthefailing hardware.

Notes:

1. UseonlycomputerpartsprovidedbyLenovo.
2. When installing or replacing an option, use the appropriate instructions in this sectional along with the instruction that comewith the option.

Installingexternaloptions

Youcaninstallexternaloptionstoyourcomputer,suchasexternalspeakers,a printer,orascanner.Forsomeexternaloptions,youmustinstalladditional softwareinadditiontomakingthephysicalconnection.Whenyouinstallan

externaloption,see"Locatingconnectors,controls,andindicatorsonthefrontof

"yourcomputer" on page 7 and "Locating connectors and part son there are of your

computer"onpage8toidentifytherequiredconnector.Then,usetheinstructions

thatcomewiththeoptiontohelpyoumaketheconnectionandinstallsoftwareor devicedriversthatarerequiredfortheoption.

Removing the computer cover

Attention

Donotopenyourcomputerorattemptanyrepairbeforereadingandunderstandingthe

"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

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoremovethecomputercover.

CAUTION:

Turnoff the computer and wait threet of five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.

Toremovethecomputercover,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives. Then, turn off all attached devices and the computer.
2. Disconnectallpowercordsfromelectricaloutlets.
3. Disconnect the power cord, Input / Output (I/O) cables, and all other cable that are connected to the computer.

4. Removeanylockingdevicethatsecuresthecomputercover,suchasan integratedcablelockorapadlock.See "Integratedcablelock"onpage49or "Padlock"onpage50.

5. Laythecomputeronitsside.Then,removethetwoscrewsthatsecurethe computercoverandslidethecomputercovertothereartoremoveit.

Isometric line drawing of a computer drive chassis with labeled ports and an arrow pointing to a component (no text or symbols present)

Figure6.Removingthecomputercover

Donotopenyourcomputerorattemptanyrepairbeforereadingandunderstandingthe "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/suppor

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoremoveandreinstallthefrontbezel.

Toremoveandreinstallthefrontbezel,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezelbyreleasingthethreeplastictabsonthetopand pivotingthefrontbezelforward.Carefullylaythefrontbezeltotheside withoutdisconnectingthepowerswitchandlight-emittingdiode(LED) assemblycable.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower internal structure with fan and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower case with visible fan, drive, and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

Donotopenyourcomputerorattemptanyrepairbeforereadingandunderstandingthe "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

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoaccessthesystemboardcomponents anddrives.

Toaccessthesystemboardcomponentsanddrives,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercovertoaccessthesystemboardcomponents.See "Removingthecomputercover" onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardtoaccessalltheinternaldrives,cables, andothercomponents.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower internal structure showing fan, drive, and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

Figure9.Pivotingthedrivebayassemblyupward

1. To lower the drive bay assembly, press the bend hook 1 inward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower internal structure with labeled components (no text or symbols)

Figure10. Loweringthedrivebayassembly

InstallingorreplacingaPCIcard

Attention

Donotopenyourcomputerorattemptanyrepairbeforereadingandunderstandingthe "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/suppor

ThissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoinstallorreplaceaPCIcard.

YourcomputerhasonestandardPCIcardslot,twoPCIExpressx1cardslots,and onePCIExpressx16graphicscardslot.See"Locatingpartsonthesystemboard" onpage11.

ToinstallorreplaceaPCIcard,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Dooneofthefollowing:

• If you are replacing a PCI card, removethescrew that secure the old PCI card and release the old PCI card from the PCI cards slot. Then, carefully removethe old PCI card from the chassis, as shown in Figure 1, on page 19.

Notes:

a. If there are any cables between the PCI card and the system board, note the cablerouting and the disconnect the cables.

b. If the PCI card is secured in place by a retaining latch 1, press the retaininglatchtoreleasethePCIcardfromthelatch.Then,graspthePCI cardbytheedgesandcarefullypullitoutofthePCIcardslot.If necessary,alternatemovingeachsideofthePCIcardasmallandequal amountuntilitiscompletelyremovedfromtheslot.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with an arrow indicating a connection point (no text or symbols present)

c. Youmightneedtoremovethefrontbezelandpivotthedrivebay assemblyupwardtoavoidinterferencewithremovingthePCIcard.See "Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"onpage15and"Accessing thesystemboardcomponentsanddrives"onpage17.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower with visible fan and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

Figure11.RemovingthePCIcard

- If you are installing a PCIe card, remove the appropriate PCIe card slot cover. See "Locating partsonthesystemboard" on page 11 to identify the types of PCIe card slots.

1. RemovethenewPCIcardfromitsstatic-protectivepackage.

2. InstallthenewPCIcardintotheappropriatePCIcardslotonthesystem board. Then, installthescrewtosecurethenewPCIcardinplace.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower with fan and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

Figure12.InstallingthePCIcard

1. If necessary, connect any cables between the PCI card and the system board. See "Locating part on the system board" on page 11 to identify the various connectors on the system board.

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

•Tocompletetheinstallationorreplacement,goto"Completingtheparts replacement"onpage46.

Installingorreplacingamemorymodule

Attention

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoinstallorreplaceamemorymodule.

YourcomputerhastwomemoryslotsforinstallingorreplacingDDR3SDRAM DIMMsthatprovideuptoamaximumof4GBofsystemmemory.When installingorreplacingamemorymodule,use1GBor2GBDDR3SDRAMDIMMs inanycombinationuptoamaximumof4GBofsystemmemory.

Toinstallorreplaceamemorymodule,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.
2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.
3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.
4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardtogainaccesstothememoryslots.See "Accessingthesystemboardcomponentsanddrives"onpage17.
5. Locatethememoryslotsonthesystemboard.See"Locatingpartsonthesystemboard"onpage11.
6. Removeanypartsanddisconnectanycablethatmightpreventyouraccessto thememoryslots.
7. Dooneofthefollowing:

- If you are replacing an memory module, open the retaining clips and remove the old memory module that is currently installed.

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Technical illustration of a computer RAM module being inserted into a rack (no text or symbols)

Figure13.Removingthememorymodule

- If you are installing a memory module, open the retaining clipsof the memory slot intow which you want to install thememory module.

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Figure14. Openingtheretainingclipsofthememoryslot

1. Positionthenewmemorymoduleoverthememoryslot.Makesurethatthe notch 1 onthenewmemorymoduleisalignedwiththekey 2 inthe memoryslot.Then,pressthenewmemorymodulestraightdowninto the memoryslotuntiltheretainingclipscloseandthenewmemorymodulesnaps intoposition.

Technical diagram showing two views of a computer RAM module with labeled components and an arrow indicating assembly direction.

Technical line drawing of a mechanical component with slots and mounting brackets (no text or symbols)

Figure15.Installingthememorymodule

1. Reinstallanypartsandreconnectanycablesthathavebeenremovedor disconnected.

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.
- Tocompletetheinstallationorreplacement, goto "Completingtheparts replacement" onpage46.

Replacingthebattery

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Yourcomputerhasaspecialtypeofmemorythatmaintainsthedate,time,and configurationinformationforbuilt-infeatures.Thebatterykeepsthisinformation activewhenyouturnoffthecomputer.

Thebatterynormallyrequiresnochargingormaintenancethroughoutitslife; however,nobatterylastsforever.Ifthebatteryfails,thedate,time,and configurationinformation,includingpasswords,arelost.Anerrormessageis displayedwhenyouturnonthecomputer.

Beforeperforming the following procedure, besuretoread and understand the information about replacing and disposing of the battery in the "Batteries" and "Lithium battery notice" section so the Think Centre Safety and Warranty Guide.

Toreplacethebattery,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Locatethebattery.See"Locatingpartsonthesystemboard"onpage11.

4. Removeanypartsanddisconnectanycablethatmightpreventyouraccess tothebattery.

5. Removetheoldbattery.

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Figure16.Removingtheoldbattery

1. Installthenewbattery.

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Figure17. Installingthenewbattery

1. Reinstallanypartsandreconnectanycablesthathavebeenremovedor disconnected.

2. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect all external cables. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 46.

3. Turnonthecomputerandallattacheddevices.

Note: Whenthecomputeristurnedonforthefirsttimeafterreplacingthe battery, anerrormessagemightbedisplayed. Thisisnormalafter replacingthebattery.

1. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date, time, passwords, and any other configuration information. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 61.

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware, gototheappropriatesection.

• Tocompletethereplacement, goto "Completingthepartsreplacement" on page46.

Replacingtheheatsinkandfanassembly

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacetheheatsinkandfan assembly.

CAUTION:

Theheatsinkandfanassemblymightbeveryhot.Turnoffthecomputerand waitthreetofiveminutestoletthecomputercoolbeforeremovingthe computercover.

Toreplacetheheatsinkandfanassembly,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupward,removethefourscrewsthatsecurethe heatsinkfanduct,andthenlifttheheatsinkfanductuptoremoveitfrom thechassis.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower internal structure with ventilation fans and drive bays (no text or symbols)

Figure18.Removingtheheatsinkfanduct

1. Disconnecttheheatsinkandfanassemblycablefromthemicroprocessorfan connectoronthesystemboard.See"Locatingpartsonthesystemboard"on page11.

2. Removethefourscrewsthatsecuretheheatsinkandfanassemblyinthe followingsequence:

Note: Carefully remove the fourscrews from the system board to avoid any possible damage. The fourscrews are integrated part of the heatsink and fan assembly and they cannot be removed from the heatsink and fan assembly.

a. Loosen screw 1, then completely remove screw 3 from the system board, and then completely removes screw 1 from the system board, as shown in Figure 19.

b. Loosen screw 2, then completely remove screw 4 from the system board, and then completely removes screw 2 from the system board, as shown in Figure19.

Diagram of a computer motherboard with labeled components including CPU fan, drive bays, and memory slots

Figure 19. Screwsthatsecuretheheatsinkandfanassembly

1. Lifttheheatsinkandfanassemblyoffthesystemboard.

Notes:

a. Youmighthavetogentlytwisttheheatsinkandfanassemblytofreeit fromthemicroprocessor.
b. When handling the heatsink and fan assembly, donottouch the thermal grease on the bottom of the heatsink and fan assembly.

1. Placethenewheatsinkandfanassemblyonthesystemboardsothatthe fourscrewsarealignedwiththecorrespondingholesinthesystemboard. Makesurethatyouproperlyplacethenewheatsinkandfanassemblysothat youcaneasilyconnectthenewheatsinkandfanassemblycabletothe microprocessorfanconnectoronthesystemboard.

2. Install the four screws in the following sequence to secure thenewheatsink and fan assembly in place:

a. Tighten screw 1 a small amount, then fully install screw 3, and then fully install screw 1, as shown in Figure 19.

b. Tighten screw 2 a small amount, then fully install screw 4, and then fully installs screw 2, asshownin Figure19onpage25.

1. Connectthenewheatsinkandfanassemblycabletothemicroprocessorfan connectoronthesystemboard.See"Locatingpartsonthesystemboard"on page11.

2. Positiontheheatsinkfanductonthetopofthenewheatsinkandfan assemblysothatthefourscrewholesintheheatsinkfanductarealigned withthecorrespondingholesinthenewheatsinkandfanassembly.Install thefourscrewstosecuretheheatsinkfanductinplace.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower internal structure with fans and ventilation slots (no text or labels)

Figure20. Installingtheheatsinkfanduct

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

• Tocompletethereplacement, goto "Completingthepartsreplacement" on page46.

Replacingthemicroprocessor

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacethemicroprocessor.

CAUTION:

Theheatsinkandmicroprocessormightbeveryhot.Turnoffthecomputerand waitthreetofiveminutestoletthecomputercoolbeforeremovingthe computercover.

Toreplacethemicroprocessor, dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turnoffall attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.
2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.
3. Removetheheatsinkandfanassembly.See"Replacingtheheatsinkandfan assembly"onpage24.
4. Placetheheatsinkandfanassemblyonitssidesothatthethermalgreaseon thebottomofitdoesnotgetincontactwithanything.
5. Lift the small handle 3 and open the retainer 1 to access the microprocessor 2.

Diagram of a computer motherboard layout with numbered components for identification

Figure21. Accessingthemicroprocessor

1. Liftthemicroprocessorstraightupandoutofthemicroprocessorsocket, as shown in Figure22onpage28.

Notes:

a. Yourmicroprocessorandsocketmightlookdifferentfromtheone illustrated.

b. Notetheorientationofthemicroprocessorinthesocket.Youcaneither lookforthesmalltriangle 1 ononecornerofthemicroprocessorornote theorientationofthenotches 2 onthemicroprocessor.Thisisimportant wheninstallingthenewmicroprocessoronthesystemboard.

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c. Touchonlytheedgesofthemicroprocessor.Donottouchthegoldcontacts onthebottom.

d. Donotdropanythingontothemicroprocessorsocketwhileitisexposed. Thesocketpinsmustbekeptascleanaspossible.

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Figure22.Removingthemicroprocessor

1. Makesurethatthesmallhandleisintheraisedposition.

2. Remove the new microprocessor 1 from the protective cover 2 that protectsthegoldcontactsonthebottomofthenewmicroprocessor.

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1. Holdthenewmicroprocessorbytheedgesandalignthenotchesonitwith thetabsinthemicroprocessorsocket,oralignthesmalltriangleononecorner ofthemicroprocessorwiththecorrespondingbeveledcornerofthe microprocessorsocket.

2. Lowerthenewmicroprocessorstraightdownintothemicroprocessorsocket onthesystemboard.

3. Closethemicroprocessorretainerandlockitintopositionwiththesmall handletosecurethenewmicroprocessorinthesocket.

4. Reinstalltheheatsinkandfanassembly.See"Replacingtheheatsinkandfanassembly"onpage24.

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

• Tocompletethereplacement, goto "Completingthepartsreplacement" on page46.

Replacing the powers supply assembly

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacethepowersupplyassembly.

Although there are non moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected, the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification.

DANGER

!

Hazardousmovingparts.Keepfingersandotherbodypartsaway.

CAUTION:

Neverremovethecoveronapowersupplyoranypartthathasthefollowing labelattached.

Two yellow traffic warning symbols: a crossed-out no-smoking sign and a black triangular warning sign with a lightning bolt symbol.

Hazardous voltage, current, and energy levels are present inside an component that has this label attached. There are no serviceable parts inside these components. If you suspect a problem with one of these parts, contact as service technician.

Toreplacethepowersupplyassembly,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupward,removethefourscrewsthatsecurethe heatsinkfanduct,andthenlifttheheatsinkfanductuptoremoveitfrom thechassis.

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Figure23.Removingtheheatsinkfanduct

1. Disconnect the powersupply assembly cables from all drives and from the 24-pin power connector and 4-pin power connector on the system board. See "Locating partson the system board" on page 11.

Note: You might also need to release the powers supply assembly cables from some cable clips sortiest that secure the cable to the chassis. Makes sure that you not the cabler routing before disconnecting the cables.

1. Attherearofthecomputer,removethethreescrewsthatsecurethepower supplyassembly.Pressthereleasebutton 1 ,slidethepowersupply assemblyalittlebitforward,and thenremovethepowersupplyassembly from thecomputer.

Technical diagram of a computer tower with fan and CPU socket, showing directional arrows and component labels

Figure24.Removingthepowersupplyassembly

1. Makesurethatthenewpowersupplyassemblyisthecorrectreplacement. Somepowersupplyassembliesautomaticallysensethevoltageoraccept universalinput,somepowersupplyassembliesarevoltagespecific,andsome powersupplyassemblieshaveavoltage-selectionswitch.Ifyourpower supplyassemblyhasavoltage-selectionswitch,makesurethatyousetthe voltage-selectionswitchtomatchthevoltageavailableatyourelectricaloutlet. Ifnecessary,useaballpointpentoslidethevoltage-selectionswitchtothe correctposition.

- If the voltages supply range in your local country or region is 100–127Vac, set the voltage-selection switch to 115V.

- If the voltages supply range in your local country or region is 200–240Vac, set the voltage-selection switch to 230V.

1. Installthenewpowersupplyassemblyintothechassissothatthescrewholes inthenewpowersupplyassemblyarealignedwiththecorrespondingholes intherearofthechassis.Then,installthethreescrewstosecurethenew powersupplyassemblyinplace.

Note: UseonlyscrewsprovidedbyLenovo.

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Figure25. Installing the powersupply assembly

1. Connectthenewpowersupplyassemblycablestoalldrivesandtothe24-pin powerconnectorand4-pinpowerconnectoronthesystemboard.See "Locatingpartsonthesystemboard"onpage11.

2. Makesurethatthecablesareroutedproperly.SeeFigure41onpage47.

3. Positiontheheatsinkfanductonthetopoftheheatsinkandfanassemblyso thatthefourscrewholesintheheatsinkfanductarealignedwiththe correspondingholesintheheatsinkandfanassembly.Then,installthefour screwstosecuretheheatsinkfanductinplace.

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Figure26. Installingtheheatsinkfanduct

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

•Tocompletethereplacement,goto"Completingthepartsreplacement"on page46.

Replacingtheopticaldrive

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacetheopticaldrive.

Note: The optical drive is available only in some models.

Toreplacetheopticaldrive,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupward.See"Accessingthesystemboard componentsanddrives"onpage17.

5. Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from therearofthe optical drive.

6. Holdthedrivebayassemblyandremovethetwoscrewsthatsecurethe opticaldrive.

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Figure27. Removingthetwoscrewsthatsecuretheopticaldrive

1. Lowerthedrivebayassembly.See"Accessingthesystemboardcomponents anddrives"onpage17.

2. Slidetheopticaldriveoutofthefrontofthecomputer.

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Figure28.Removingtheopticaldrive

1. Slidethenewopticaldriveintotheopticaldrivebayfromthefrontofthe computer.

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Figure29. Installingtheopticaldrive

1. Holdthenewopticaldriveandpivotthedrivebayassemblyupward. Align thescrewholesinthenewopticaldrivewiththecorrespondingholesinthe sideofthedrivebayassembly. Then, installthetwoscrewstosecurethenew opticaldriveinplace.

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Figure30. Installingthetwoscrewstosecuretheopticaldrive

1. Connectoneendofthesignalcabletotherearofthenewopticaldrive and theotherendtoanavailableSATAconnectoronthesystemboard.See "Locatingpartsonthesystemboard" onpage11.Then locateanavailable five-wirepowerconnectorandconnectittotherearofthenewopticaldrive.

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Figure31. Connectinga SATAopticaldrive

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

•Tocompletethereplacement,goto"Completingthepartsreplacement"on page46.

Replacingtheharddiskdrive

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacetheharddiskdrive.

Toreplacetheharddiskdrive,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

4. Note the locations of the four screws 1 that secure the hard disk drive. Then, pivotthedrivebayassemblyupward.

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Figure32. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward

1. Holdtheharddiskdrivefromonesideofthedrivebayassemblyandremove thefourscrewsthatsecuretheharddiskdrivefromtheotherside.Then, removetheharddiskdrivefromthedrivebayassemblyanddisconnectthe signalcableandthepowercablefromtherearoftheharddiskdriveto completelyremoveitfromthechassis.

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Figure33.Removingtheharddiskdrive

1. Connectoneendofthesignalcabletotherearofthenewharddiskdrive and theotherendtoanavailableSATAconnectoronthesystemboard.See "Locatingpartsonthesystemboard" onpage11.Then, locateanavailable five-wirepowerconnectorandconnectittotherearofthenewharddisk drive.

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Figure34. Connectinga SATAharddiskdrive

1. Positionthenewharddiskdriveintotheharddiskdrivebayandalignthe screwholesinthenewharddiskdrivewiththecorrespondingholesinthe drivebayassembly.Then,holdthenewharddiskdrivefromonesideofthe drivebayassemblyandinstallthefourscrewsfromtheothersidetosecurethe newharddiskdriveinplace.

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Figure35. Installingtheharddiskdrive

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

•Tocompletethereplacement,goto"Completingthepartsreplacement" on page46.

Replacingthecardreader

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacethecardreader.

Note: The cardreader is available only in some models.

Toreplacethecardreader, dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turnoffall attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardtogainaccesstoalltheinternalcables. See Accessingthesystemboardcomponentsanddrives"onpage17.

5. DisconnectthecardreadercablefromtheUSBconnectoronthesystemboard. See "Locatingpartsonthesystemboard" on page 11.

6. Releasethecardreadercablefromthecableclipthatsecuresthecabletothe chassis.

7. Lowerthedrivebayassembly.See"Accessingthesystemboardcomponents anddrives"onpage17.

8. Removethescrewthatsecuresthecardreader.Then,removethecardreader fromthechassis.

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Figure36.Removingthecardreader

1. Positionthenewcardreadertothechassissothatthescrewholeinthenew cardreaderisalignedwiththecorrespondingholeinthechassis.

2. Installthescrewtosecurethenewcardreaderinplace.

3. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupward. Then, connectthenewcardreader cabletotheUSBconnectoronthesystemboard.See"Locatingpartsonthe systemboard"onpage11.

4. Properly routethecable of thenewcardreader, and then secure the cable with the cable clip on the chassis.

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

• Tocompletethereplacement, goto "Completingthepartsreplacement" on page46.

ReplacingthefrontaudioandUSBassembly

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ThissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacethefrontaudioandUSB assembly.

ToreplacethefrontaudioandUSBassembly,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turnoffall attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.
2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.
3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel" on page15.
4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardtogainaccesstoalltheinternalcables. See Accessingthesystemboardcomponentsanddrives"onpage17.
5. DisconnectthefrontaudioandUSBassemblycablesfromtheUSBconnector andthefrontaudioconnectoronthesystemboard.See"Locatingpartsonthe systemboard"onpage11.
6. ReleasethefrontaudioandUSBassemblycablesfromthecableclipthat securesthecablestothechassis.
7. Lowerthedrivebayassembly.See"Accessingthesystemboardcomponents anddrives"onpage17.
8. RemovethescrewthatsecuresthefrontaudioandUSBassembly.Then, removethefrontaudioandUSBassemblyfromthechassis.

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Figure37.RemovingthefrontaudioandUSBassembly

1. PositionthenewfrontaudioandUSBassemblytothechassissothatthe screwholeinthenewfrontaudioandUSBassemblyisalignedwiththe correspondingholeinthechassis.

2. InstallthescrewtosecurethenewfrontaudioandUSBassemblyinplace.

3. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupward. Then, connectthenewfrontaudio and USBassemblycablestotheUSBconnectorandthefrontaudioconnector on thesystemboard. See "Locatingpartsonthesystemboard" on page 11.

4. ProperlyroutethecablesofthenewfrontaudioandUSBassembly,andthen securethecableswiththecablecliponthechassis.SeeFigure4,onpage47.

Whattodonext:

- Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

•Tocompletethereplacement,goto"Completingthepartsreplacement" on page46.

Replacingthefrontfanassembly

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Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacethefrontfanassembly.

Toreplacethefrontfanassembly,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. Removethefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

4. Pivotthedrivebayassemblyupwardtogainaccesstothefrontfanassembly. See Accessingthesystemboardcomponentsanddrives"onpage17.

5. Removetheharddiskdriveforeasieraccesstothefrontfanassembly.See "Replacingtheharddiskdrive" onpage38.

6. Removetheheatsinkfanduct.See"Replacingtheheatsinkandfanassembly"onpage24.

7. Notethecableroutinganddisconnectthefrontfanassemblycablefromthesystemfanconnectoronthesystemboard.See"Locatingpartsonthesystemboard"onpage11.

8. The front fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts 1. Removethefrontfanassemblybycuttingtherubbermountsandliftingthe frontfanassemblyoutofthechassis.

Isometric line drawing of a computer tower with CPU fans and ventilation slots (no text or symbols)

Figure38.Removingthefrontfanassembly

1. Installthenewfrontfanassemblybyaligningthenewrubbermountsthat camewiththenewfrontfanassemblywiththecorrespondingholesinthe chassis,and thenpushtherubbermountsthroughtheholes.Then,carefully pullonthetipsoftherubbermountsfromthebottomsideuntilthenewfront fanassemblyissecuredinplace.

Note: Thenewfrontfanassemblywillhavefournewrubbermounts attached.

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Figure39. Installing the front fan assembly

1. Connectthenewfrontfanassemblycabletothesystemfanconnectoronthe systemboard.See"Locatingpartsonthesystemboard"onpage11.

2. Reinstalltheharddiskdrive.See"Replacingtheharddiskdrive"onpage38.

3. Reinstalltheheatsinkfanduct.See"Replacingtheheatsinkandfan assembly"onpage24.

Whattodonext:

•Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.

• Tocompletethereplacement, goto "Completingthepartsreplacement" on page46.

ReplacingtheUSBkeyboardormouse

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ThissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoreplacetheUSBkeyboardormouse.

ToreplacetheUSBkeyboardormouse,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets.
2. Disconnect the cable of the old USB keyboard from the computer.
3. Connect the cable of thenew USB keyboardormou set one of the USB connectors on the computer. Depending on where you want to connect thenew USB keyboardormouse, see "Locating connectors, controls, and indicatorson the front of your computer" on page 7 or "Locating connectors and partson there are of your computer" on page 8.

Diagram of a USB connector with internal components and external connectors (no text or symbols)

Figure40. ConnectingtheUSBkeyboardormouse

Whattodonext:

• Toworkwithanotherpieceofhardware,gototheappropriatesection.
  •Tocompletethereplacement, goto "Completingthepartsreplacement."

Completing the parts replacement

Aftercompletingtheinstallationorreplacementforallparts,youneedtoreinstall thecomputercoverandreconnectcables.

Toreinstallthecomputercoverandreconnectcablestoyourcomputer,dothe following:

1. Makesurethatallcomponentshavebeenreassembledcorrectlyandthatno toolsorloosescrewsareleftinsideyourcomputer.See"Locatingcomponents" onpage10forthelocationsofthevariouscomponentsinyourcomputer.

2. Makesurethatalltheinternalcablesareroutedproperlytoavoidinterference withloweringthedrivebayassemblyandclosingthecomputercover.Keepthe cablesclearofthehingesandsidesofthechassis.

Top-down schematic of a computer room layout showing CPU, RAM, and ventilation system connections (no text or labels)

Figure41. Cablerouting(Foraclearillustrationofthecablerouting, somecomponentsare notshownhere.)

1. Lowerthedrivebayassembly.See"Accessingthesystemboardcomponents anddrives"onpage17.

2. Reinstallthefrontbezel.See"Removingandreinstallingthefrontbezel"on page15.

3. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engaging therails. Then, slid the computer cover to the front of the computer until its snaps into position and disclosed. Then, install the twoscrews to secure the computer cover.

Isometric line drawing of a server rack with internal components and an arrow indicating a location (no text or symbols present)

Figure42.Reinstallingthecomputercover

1. Lockthecomputercoverifyyouhaveacomputercoverlock.See"Integrated cablelock"onpage49or"Padlock"onpage50.

2. Reconnectthepowercordandallotherexternalcablestothecomputer. For connectorlocations, see "Locatingconnectors, controls, and indicatorsonthe frontofyourcomputer" on page 7 and "Locatingconnectorsandpartsonthe rearofyourcomputer" on page 8.

3. Depending on the parts you installed or replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. See Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 61.

Note: Inmostareasoftheworld, Lenovorequiresthereturnofthedefective CustomerReplaceableUnits(CRUs). Information about this will comewith thenewCRUsorwillcomeafewdaysafteryoureceivethenewCRUs.

Obtainingdevicedrivers

Youcanobtaindevicedriversforoperatingsystemsthatarenotpreinstalledat http://www.lenovo.com/support.Installationinstructionsareprovidedinreadme fileswiththedevice-driverfiles.

Basicsecurityfeatures

Thereareseveralsecurityoptionsavailabletohelpyoupreventhardwaretheftand unauthorizedaccesstoyourcomputer.Inadditiontophysicallocks,youcanalso preventunauthorizeduseofyourcomputerbyasoftwarelockthatlocksthe keyboarduntilacorrectpasswordistypedin.

Integratedcablelock

Anintegratedcablelock,sometimesreferredtoastheKensingtonlock,canbe usedtosecureyourcomputertoadesk,table,orothernon-permanentfixture.The cablelockattachestoasecurityslotattherearofyourcomputerandisoperated withakey.Thecablelockalsolocksthecomputercover.SeeFigure43.Thisisthe sametypeoflockusedwithmanynotebookcomputers.Youcanorderan integratedcablelockfromLenovobysearchingforKensingtonat: http://www.lenovo.com/support

Note: Makesure that the integrated cable lock you installed does not interfere with other computercables.

Line drawing of a desktop computer setup with monitor, tower, and cable (no text or symbols)

Figure43.Installinganintegratedcablelock

Padlock

Yourcomputerisequippedwithapadlockloopsothatthecomputercovercannot beremovedwhenapadlockisinstalled.

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Figure44.Installingapadlock

Passwordprotection

Todeterunauthorizeduseofyourcomputer,youcanusetheSetupUtility programtosetapassword.Whenyouturnonyourcomputer,youareprompted totypethepassword.Thecomputercannotbeuseduntilavalidpasswordis typedin.RefertoChapter4,"UsingtheSetupUtilityprogram,"onpage61for moreinformation.

Erasingalostorforgottenpassword(clearingCMOS)

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoerasealostorforgottenpassword, suchasauserpassword.

Toerasealostorforgottenpassword,dothefollowing:

1. Remove all media from the drives and turnoffall attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.

2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.

3. LocatetheClearCMOS/Recoveryjumperonthesystemboard.See"Locating partsonthesystemboard"onpage11.

4. Removeanypartsanddisconnectanycablethatmightpreventyouraccess totheClearCMOS/Recoveryjumper.

5. Movethejumperfromthestandardposition(pin1andpin2)tothe maintenanceposition(pin2andpin3).

6. Reinstallanypartsandreconnectanycablesthathavebeenremovedor disconnected.

7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 46.

8. Turnonthecomputerandlevitonforapproximately10seconds.Then, turnoffthecomputerbyholdingthepowerswitchforapproximatelyfive seconds.

9. Repeatstep1throughstep4.

10. MovetheClearCMOS/Recoveryjumperbacktothestandardposition(pin1 andpin2).

11. Reinstallanypartsandreconnectanycablesthathavebeenremovedor disconnected.

12. Reinstallthecomputercoverandreconnectallcables.See"Completingthe partsreplacement"onpage46.

13. Turnonthecomputer.Yourpasswordhasbeenerasedandyoucanusethe SetupUtilityprogramtosetanewpassword.SeeChapter4,"UsingtheSetup Utilityprogram,"onpage61formoreinformation.

Chapter3.Recoveryinformation

Thischapterprovidesinformationabouttherecoverysolutionsprovidedby Lenovo.

Thischaptercontainsthefollowingtopics:

•“Creatingandusingrecoverymedia”
• "Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations" onpage55
• "UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace" on page 56
- "Creatingandusingarescuemedium" onpage57
• "Installingorreinstallingdevicedrivers" on page58
• "Solvingrecoveryproblems" onpage59

Notes:

1. Thereare a variety of method to choose from when considering how to recover in the event of as software or hardware-related problems. Somemethods vary depending on the type of your operating system.
2. The product on there recovery, may be used only for the following purposes:

- Restoretheproductpreinstalledonyourcomputer

•Reinstalltheproduct

- ModifytheproductusingtheAdditionalFiles

Creating and using recovery media

Youcanuserecoverymediatorestoretheharddiskdrivetothefactorydefault settings.Recoverymediaareusefulifyoutransferthecomputertoanotherarea, sellthecomputer,recyclethecomputer,orputthecomputerinanoperationalstate afterallothermethodsofrecoveryhavefailed.Asaprecautionarymeasure,itis importanttocreaterecoverymediaasearlyaspossible.

Note: Therecoveryoperationsyoucanperformusingrecoverymediavary dependingontheoperatingsystemfromwhichtherecoverymediawere created.Therecoverymediamightcontainabootmediumandadata medium.YourMicrosoftWindowslicensepermitsyoutocreateonlyone datamedium,soitisimportantthatyoustoretherecoverymediainasafe placeafteryouhavemadethem.

Creatingrecoverymedia

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtocreaterecoverymediaondifferent operatingsystems.

Note: On the Windows 7 operating system, you can create recovery media using disc store external USB storage devices. On the Windows XP operating system, you can create recovery media using only discs, so this operation is also called "creating Product Recovery discs."

- To create recovery media on the Windows 7 operating system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then, followtheinstructionsonthescreen.

- TocreateProductRecoverydiscsontheWindowsXPoperatingsystem, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media. Then, follow theinstructionsonthescreen.

Usingrecoverymedia

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtouserecoverymediaondifferent operatingsystems.

- OntheWindows7operatingsystem,youcanuserecoverymediatorestorethe computertothefactorydefaultsettingsonly.Youcanuserecoverymediatoput thecomputerinanoperationalstateafterallothermethodsofrecoveryhave failed.

Attention: When you user recoverymediatore restore the computer to the factory default settings, all the files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings.

TouserecoverymediaontheWindows7operatingsystem,dothefollowing:

1. Depending on the type of your recovery media, connect the boot medium (memory key or other USB storage device) to the computer, or insert the boot disc into the optical drive.
2. RepeatedlypressandreasetheF12keywhenturningonthecomputer. WhentheStartupDeviceMenuopens, releasetheF12key.
3. SelectthedesiredstartupdeviceandpressEnter.Therestoreprocessbegins.
4. Follow the instructions on the screent o complet the operation.

Notes:

1. Afterrestoring your computer to the factory default settings, you might have to install device drivers for some devices. See "Installing or reinstalling device drivers" on page 58.
2. SomecomputerscomewithMicrosoftOfficeorMicrosoftWorkspreinstalled. If you need to recover or reinstall your Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works applications, you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. Thesediscs are provided only with computers preinstalled with Microsoft Office or Microsoft Works.

- OntheWindowsXPoperatingsystem,youcanuseProductRecoverydiscsto restoreyourcomputertothefactorydefaultsettings,performacustomfactory recovery,orperformotherrescueandrecoveryoperationssuchasrescuing individualfiles.YouwillbegiventheoptiontoentertheRescueandRecovery workspaceandchoosefromavarietyofrecoveryoperations.

Attention: When you use Product Recovery disc store the computer to the factory default settings, all the files currently on the hard disk drivewill be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings. During the restore process, you will begin the option to save one or more files currently on the hard disk driveto other mediabefore the data is deleted.

TouseProductRecoverydiscsontheWindowsXPoperatingsystem,dothe following:

1. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF12keywhenturningonthecomputer. WhentheStartupDeviceMenuopens, releasetheF12key.
2. Insertthebootdiscintotheopticaldrive.
3. Selecttheopticaldrivewiththebootdiscasthestartupdeviceandpress Enter.Afterashortdelay,theRescueandRecoveryworkspaceopens.
4. On the Rescue and Recovery menu, click Restore your system.
5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Insert the appropriate Product Recovery disc when prompted.

Performingbackupandrecoveryoperations

TheRescueandRecoveryprogramenablesyoutobackupallyourharddiskdrive contentsincludingtheoperatingsystem, datafiles, softwareprograms, and personalsettings. YoucandesignatewheretheRescueandRecoveryprogram storesthebackup:

•Inaprotectedareaofyourharddiskdrive
- Onthesecondaryharddiskdriveifasecondaryharddiskdriveisinstalledin yourcomputer
•OnanattachedexternalUSBharddiskdrive
•Onanetworkdrive
• Onrecordablediscs(arecordableopticaldriveisrequiredforthisoption)

Afteryouhavebackedupthecontentsontheharddiskdrive,youcanrestorethe completecontentsoftheharddiskdrive,restoreonlytheselectedfiles,orrestore onlytheWindowsoperatingsystemandapplications.

Performingabackupoperation

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoperformabackupoperationusingthe RescueandRecoveryprogramondifferentoperatingsystems.

- ToperformabackupoperationusingtheRescueandRecoveryprogramontheWindows7operatingsystem,dothefollowing:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantageTools→EnhancedBackupandRestore.TheRescueand Recoveryprogramopens.

2. IntheRescueandRecoverymainwindow, clicktheLaunchadvancedRescueandRecoveryarrow.

3. Click Back up your hard drive and select backup operation options. Then, follow the instructions on the screent to complete the backup operation.

- ToperformabackupoperationusingtheRescueandRecoveryprogramontheWindowsXPoperatingsystem,dothefollowing:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → RescueandRecovery.TheRescueandRecoveryprogramopens.

2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery→Backupyourharddrive, and select backupoperation options.

3. Follow the instructions on the screent to complete the backup operation.

Performingarecoveryoperation

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoperformarecoveryoperationusing theRescueandRecoveryprogramondifferentoperatingsystems.

- ToperformarecoveryoperationusingtheRescueandRecoveryprogramontheWindows7operatingsystem,dothefollowing:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantageTools→EnhancedBackupandRestore.TheRescueand Recoveryprogramopens.
2. IntheRescueandRecoverymainwindow, clicktheLaunchadvanced RescueandRecoveryarrow.
3. ClicktheRestoreyoursystemfromabackupicon.
4. Follow the instructions on the screent to complete there recovery operation.

- ToperformarecoveryoperationusingtheRescueandRecoveryprogramontheWindowsXPoperatingsystem,dothefollowing:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → RescueandRecovery.TheRescueandRecoveryprogramopens.
2. In the Rescue and Recovery main window, click Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery.
3. ClicktheRestoreyoursystemfromabackupicon.
4. Follow the instructions on the screent to complete recovery operation.

FormoreinformationaboutperformingarecoveryoperationfromtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace,see"UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace."

UsingtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace

TheRescueandRecoveryworkspaceresidesinaprotected,hiddenareaofyour harddiskdrivethatoperatesindependentlyfromtheWindowsoperatingsystem. Thisenablesyoutoperformrecoveryoperationsevenifyoucannotstartthe Windowsoperatingsystem.Youcanperformthefollowingrecoveryoperations fromtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace:

•Rescuefilesfromyourharddiskdriveorfromabackup

TheRescueandRecoveryworkspaceenablesyoutolocatefilesonyourhard diskdriveandtransferthemtoanetworkdriveorotherrecordablemedia,such asaUSBdeviceoradisc.Thissolutionisavailableevenifyoudidnotbackup yourfilesorifchangesweremadetothefilessinceyourlastbackupoperation. YoucanalsorescueindividualfilesfromaRescueandRecoverybackuplocated onyourlocalharddiskdrive,aUSBdevice,oranetworkdrive.

- RestoreyourharddiskdrivefromaRescueandRecoverybackup

If you have backed up your hard disk drive using the Rescue and Recovery program, you can restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup, even if you cannot start the Windows operating system.

- Restoreyourharddiskdrivetothefactorydefaultsettings

TheRescueandRecoveryworkspaceenablesyoutorestorethecomplete contentsofyourharddiskdrivetothefactorydefaultsettings.Ifyouhave multiplepartitionsonyourharddiskdrive,youhavetheoptiontorestorethe factorydefaultsettingstotheC:partitionandleavetheotherpartitionsintact. Because the Rescue and Recovery workspaceoperatesindependently from the Windowsoperatingsystem,youcanrestorethefactorydefaultsettingsevenif youcannot start the Windowsoperatingsystem.

Attention: If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk driveto the factory default settings, all files on the primary hard disk drive partition (usually drive C:) will be deleted in therecovery process. If possible, make copies of important files. If you are unable to start the Windows operating system, you can use the rescue file feature of the Rescue and Recovery workspacet copy files from your hard disk driveto other media.

TostarttheRescueandRecoveryworkspace,dothefollowing:

1. Makesurethecomputeristurnedoff.
2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF11keywhenturningonthecomputer.When youhearbeepsorseealogoscreen,releasetheF11key.
3. If you have a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password when prompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay.

Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fail to open, see "Solving recovery problems" on page 59.

1. Dooneofthefollowing:

2. To rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup, click Rescue filesandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.

3. TorestoreyourharddiskdrivefromaRescueandRecoverybackuporto restoreyourharddiskdrivetothefactorydefaultsettings,clickRestoreyour systemandfollowtheinstructionsonthescreen.

FormoreinformationaboutthefeaturesoftheRescueandRecoveryworkspace, clickHelp.

Notes:

1. Afterrestoringyourharddiskdrivetothefactorydefaultsettings,youmight havetoreinstalldevicedriversforsomedevices.See"Installingorreinstalling devicedrivers"onpage58.

2. SomecomputerscomewithMicrosoftOfficeorMicrosoftWorkspreinstalled. If youneedtorecoverorreinstallyourMicrosoftOfficeorMicrosoftWorks applications, you must use the Microsoft Office CD or Microsoft Works CD. These discareprovidedonlywithcomputerspreinstalledwithMicrosoftOfficeor MicrosoftWorks.

Creatingandusingarescuemedium

Witharescuemedium,suchasadiscoraUSBharddiskdrive,youcanrecover thecomputerfromfailuresthatpreventyoufromgainingaccesstotheRescueand Recoveryworkspaceonyourharddiskdrive.

Notes:

1. Therecoveryoperationsyoucanperformusingarescuemediumvary dependingontheoperatingsystem.
2. Therescuediscanbestartedinalltypesofopticaldrives.
3. YoucanalsorunthePC-DoctorforRescueandRecoverydiagnosticprogram, afterusingarescuemediumtorecoverthecomputerfromfailuresandgainingaccesstotheRescueandRecoveryworkspace.

Creatingarescuemedium

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtocreatearescuemediumondifferent operatingsystems.

- TocreatearescuemediumontheWindows7operatingsystem,dothe following:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantageTools→EnhancedBackupandRestore.TheRescueand Recoveryprogramopens.
2. IntheRescueandRecoverymainwindow, clicktheLaunchadvancedRescueandRecoveryarrow.
3. Click the Create Rescue Media icon. The Create Rescue and Recovery Media windowopens.
4. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of the rescue medium you want to create.YoucancreatearescuemediumusingadiscoraUSBharddisk drive.
5. Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium.

- TocreatearescuemediumontheWindowsXPoperatingsystem,dothe following:

1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → CreateRecoveryMedia.TheCreateRescueandRecoveryMediawindow opens.
2. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of the rescue medium you want to create.YoucancreatearescuemediumusingadiscoraUSBharddisk drive.
3. Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium.

Usingarescuemedium

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtousetherescuemediumyouhave created.

- If you have created a rescuemedium using adisc, us the following instructions to us there rescuemedium:

1. Turnoffyourcomputer.
2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF12keywhenturningonthecomputer. WhentheStartupDeviceMenuopens, releasetheF12key.
3. On the Startup Device Menu, select the desired optical drive as the first boot device. Then, insert the rescued disc into the optical drive and press Enter. The rescuemediumstarts.

- If you have created a rescuemedium using a USB hard disk drive, use the following instruction to set the rescuemedium:

1. AttachtheUSBharddiskdrivetooneoftheUSBconnectorsonyour computer.
2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF12keywhenturningonthecomputer. WhentheStartupDeviceMenuopens, releasetheF12key.
3. On the Startup Device Menu, select the USB hard disk drive as the first boot deviceandpressEnter.Therescuemediumstarts.

When the rescued medium starts, the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens. The help information for each feature is available from the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Follow the instruction to complete the recovery process.

Installingorreinstallingdevicedrivers

Beforeinstallingorreinstallingdevicedrivers,makesurethatyouhavea preinstalledoperatingsystemandthedocumentationandsoftwaremediaforthe device.

Devidedriversforfactory-installeddevicesarelocatedonthecomputerharddisk drive(usuallydriveC:)intheSWTOOLS\DRIVERSsubdirectory.Thelatestdevice driversforfactory-installeddevicesarealsoavailableathttp://www.lenovo.com/support.Otherdevicedriversareonthesoftwaremediathatcomewithindividual devices.

Toinstallorreinstallthedevicedriverforafactory-installeddevice,dothe following:

1. Turnonthecomputer.

2. Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of yourharddiskdrive.

3. GototheC:\SWTOOLSdirectory.

4. OpentheDRIVERSfolder.WithintheDRIVERSfolder,thereareseveral subfoldersnamedforvariousdevicesinstalledinyourcomputer,suchas AUDIOorVIDEO.
5. Opentheappropriatedevicesubfolder.
6. Dooneofthefollowing:

- Inthedevicesubfolder, lookforaSETUP.exefile.Double-clickthefileand followtheinstructionsonthescreentocompletetheinstallation.

- Inthedevicesubfolder, lookforaREADME.txtfileorafilewiththe.txt extension. Thisfilemightbenamedaftertheoperatingsystem, such as WIN98.txt. The TXTfilecontainsinformationabouthowtoinstallthedevice driver. Followtheinstructionstocompletetheinstallation.

- If the devices subfolder contains a file with the infextension and you want to install the device driver using the INF file, referto your Windows Help and Support information system for detailed information about how to install the device driver.

Solvingrecoveryproblems

If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment, do one of the following:

• UsearescuemediumtostarttheRescueandRecoveryworkspace.See"Creating andusingarescuemedium"onpage57.
• User recovery media if all other method so recovery have failed and you need to restore the hard disk driveto the factory default settings. See "Creating and using recovery media" on page 53.

Note: If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from a rescu medium or a set of recovery media, you might not have a rescue device (an internal hard disk drive, adisc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices) set the first boot device in the startup devices sequence. You must first make sure that your rescue device is set the first boot device in the startup devices sequence in the Setup Utility program. See "Selecting a startup device" on page 63 for detailed information about temporarily or permanently changing the startup devices sequence. For more information about the Setup Utility program, see Chapter 4, "Using the Setup Utility program," on page 61.

Itisimportanttocreatearescuemediumandasetofrecoverymediaasearlyas possibleandstoretheminasafeplaceforfutureuse.

Chapter4. Using the Setup Utility program

YoucanusetheSetupUtilityprogramtoviewandchangetheconfiguration settingsofyourcomputer,regardlessofwhichoperatingsystemyouareusing. However,theoperatingsystemsettingsmightoverrideanysimilarsettingsinthe SetupUtilityprogram.

Thischapterprovidesinformationaboutthefollowingtopicstohelpyouusethe SetupUtilityprogram:

• "StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram"
• "Viewingorchangingsettings"
• "Usingpasswords"
• "Enablingordisablingadevice" on page 63
• "Selectingastartupdevice" on page 63
- "ExitingtheSetupUtilityprogram" on page 64

StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram

ThissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtostarttheSetupUtilityprogram.

TostarttheSetupUtilityprogram,dothefollowing:

1. Makesureyourcomputeristurnedoff.
2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF1keywhenturningonthecomputer.When youhearmultiplebeepsorseealogoscreen,releasetheF1key.TheSetup Utilityprogramopens.

Note: If a password has been set, the Setup Utility program menu will not be displayed until any type the correct password. Form more information, see "Using passwords."

Viewingorchangingsettings

TheSetupUtilityprogrammenulistsvariousitemsaboutthesystemconfiguration settings. Tovieworchangethesettings,starttheSetupUtilityprogram.See "StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram." Then, followtheinstructionsonthescreen.

When working with the Setup Utility program, you must set the keyboard. The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of each screen.

Usingpasswords

By using the Setup Utility program, you can set up password to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data. The following options are available to help you set up power-on passwords or an administrator password:

- SetPower-OnPassword

- SetAdministratorPassword

Youdonothavetosetapasswordtouseyourcomputer.However,usinga passwordimprovescomputingsecurity.Ifyoudecidetosetapassword,readthe followingsections.

Passwordconsiderations

Apasswordcanbeanycombinationofupto16(1to16)alphabeticandnumeric characters.Forsecurityreasons,itisrecommendedtouseastrongpasswordthat cannotbeasilycompromised.Tosetastrongpassword,usethefollowing guidelines:

Note: The Setup Utility program passwords are not cases sensitive.

•Haveatleasteightcharactersinlength
- Containatleastonealphabeticcharacterandonenumericcharacter
• Notbeyournameoryourusername
•Notbeacommonwordoracommonname
- Besignificantlydifferentfromyourpreviouspasswords

Power-onpassword

Afteryouhavesetapower-onpasswordusingtheSetPower-OnPassword option,apasswordpromptisdisplayedeachtimeyouturnonthecomputer.You cannotusethecomputeruntilalvalidpasswordistypedin.Formoreinformation abouthowtosetapassword,see"Setting,changing,ordeletingapassword."

Administratorpassword

TheSetAdministratorPasswordoptionenablesyoutosetanadministrator password,whichdetersunauthorizedusersfromchangingconfigurationsettings. Ifyouareresponsibleformaintainingthesettingsofseveralcomputers,youmight wanttosetanadministratorpassword.Formoreinformationabouthowtoseta password,see"Setting,changing,ordeletingapassword."

Afteryouhavesetanadministratorpassword,apasswordpromptisdisplayed eachtimeyoutrytoaccesstheSetupUtilityprogram.YoucannotaccesstheSetup Utilityprogramuntilavalidpasswordistypedin.

If you have set both a power-on password and an administrator password, you can type either password to use your computer. However, to change any configuration settings, you must use your administrator password.

Setting, changing, ordeletingapassword

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoset,change,ordeleteapassword.

Toset, change, or delete a password, do the following:

1. StarttheSetupUtilityprogram.See"StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram" on page61.
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Security → Set Power-On PasswordorSetAdministratorPassword.
3. Follow the instructions on the screentoset, change, or delete a password.

Note: A password can be any combination of upto16(1to16) alphabetic and numeric characters. Form more information, see "Password considerations."

Enablingordisablingadevice

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoenableordisableuseraccesstoa device.

SATA Controller

When this option is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATAconnectors(suchastheharddiskdriveandtheoptical drive)aredisabledandwillnotbedisplayedinthesystem configuration.

SerialPort1AddressUsethisoptiontocontroltheinputandoutputoftheserialport.

USBSetupUsethisoptiontosetupUSBconnectors.

Toenableordisableadevice, dothefollowing:

1. StarttheSetupUtilityprogram.See"StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram" on page61.
2. From the Setup Utility program main menu, select Devices.

3. Depending on the device you want to enable or disable, done of the following:

4. Select ATA Drives Setup → SATA Controller to enable or disable the devices connectedtotheSATAconnectorsonthesystemboard.

5. Select Serial Port Setup → Serial Port1 Address to enable or disable the serial port.

6. Select USB Setup and follow the instructions on the screen to enable or disabletheUSBconnector(s)ofyourchoice.

7. SelectthedesiredsettingsandpressEnter.

8. PressEsctoreturntotheSetupUtilityprogrammainmenu.Youmighthaveto pressEscseveraltimes.

9. PressF10tosavethenewsettingsandexittheSetupUtilityprogram.

Notes:

a. If you do not want to save the new settings, select Exit → Discard Changes andExit.
b. If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 or select Exit → Load OptimalDefaults.

Selectingastartupdevice

If your computer does not start up from a device (such as hard disk drive or the discin an optical drive) as expected, do one of the following to select the desired startup device.

Selectingatemporarystartupdevice

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoselectatemporarystartupdevice.You canusetheinstructionsinthissectiontostartupfromanystartupdevice.

Note: Notalldiscsandharddiskdrivesarebootable.

Toselectatemporarystartupdevice,dothefollowing:

1. Turnoffyourcomputer.

2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF12keywhenturningonthecomputer.When theStartupDeviceMenuopens,releasetheF12key.

3. Select the desired startup device on the Startup Device Menu and press Enter.

Note: Selecting a startup device on the Startup Device Menudoes not permanently changethe startup devices sequence.

Viewingorchangingthestartupdevicesequence

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtovieworpermanentlychangethe configuredstartupdevicesequence.

Tovieworpermanentlychangetheconfiguredstartupdevicesequence,dothe following:

1. StarttheSetupUtilityprogram.See"StartingtheSetupUtilityprogram" on page61.
2. Select Startup Primary Boot Sequence. Read the information displayed on therightsideofthescreen.
3. Selectthefirstbootdevice,secondbootdevice,andsoon.
4. Press Esc to return to the Startup menu. Then, select the devices for the AutomaticBootSequenceandErrorBootSequence.
5. PressEsctoreturntotheSetupUtilityprogrammainmenu.Youmighthaveto pressEscseveraltimes.
6. PressF10tosavethenewsettingsandexittheSetupUtilityprogram.

Notes:

a. If you do not want to save the new settings, select Exit → Discard Changes andExit.
b. If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 or select Exit → Load OptimalDefaults.

ExitingtheSetupUtilityprogram

Afteryoufinishviewingorchangingsettings,pressEsctoreturntotheSetup Utilityprogrammainmenu.YoumighthavetopressEscseveraltimes.Then,you candooneofthefollowing:

• If you want to save the new settings and exit the Setup Utility program, press F10. Otherwise, your changes will not be saved.
• If you do not want to save the new settings, select Exit → Discard Changes and Exit.
• If you want to return to the default settings, press F9 or select Exit → Load OptimalDefaults.

Chapter5. Updatingsystemprograms

ThischapterprovidesinformationaboutupdatingthePOSTandBIOS,andhowto recoverfromaPOSTandBIOSupdatefailure.

Thischaptercontainsthefollowingtopics:

• "Usingsystemprograms"
• "Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromadisc"
- "Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromyouoperatingsystem" onpage66
• "RecoveringfromaPOSTandBIOSupdatefailure" onpage66

Usingsystemprograms

Systemprogramsarethebasiclayerofsoftwarebuiltintoyourcomputer.System programsincludethePOST,theBIOS,andtheSetupUtilityprogram.ThePOSTis asetoftestsandproceduresthatareperformedeachtimeyouturnonyour computer.TheBIOSisalayerofsoftwarethattranslatesinstructionsfromother layersofsoftwareintoelectricalsignalsthatthecomputerhardwarecanexecute. YoucanusetheSetupUtilityprogramtovieworchangetheconfigurationsettings ofyourcomputer.SeeChapter4,"UsingtheSetupUtilityprogram,"onpage61 fordetailedinformation.

Yourcomputersystemboardhasamodulecalledelectricallyerasable programmableread-onlymemory(EEPROM,alsoreferredtoasflashmemory). YoucaneasilyupdatethePOST,theBIOS,andtheSetupUtilityprogramby startingyourcomputerwithasystem-program-updatediscorrunningaspecial updateprogramfromyouroperatingsystem.

LenovomightmakechangesandenhancementstothePOSTandBIOS.When updatesarereleased,theyareavailableasdownloadablefilesontheLenovoWeb siteathhttp://www.lenovo.com.InstructionsforusingthePOSTandBIOSupdates areavailableinaTXTfilethatisincludedwiththeupdatefiles.Formostmodels, youcandownloadeitheranupdateprogramtocreateasystem-program-update discoranupdateprogramthatcanberunfromtheoperatingsystem.

Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromadisc

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtoupdate(flash)theBIOSfromadisc.

Note: Youcandownloadaself-startingbootablediscimage(knownasanISO image)withthesystemprogramupdatestocreateasystem-program-update disc.Goto: http://www.lenovo.com/support

Toupdate(flash)theBIOSfromadisc,dothefollowing:

1. Turnoffyourcomputer.
2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF12keywhenturningonthecomputer.When theStartupDeviceMenuopens,releasetheF12key.

3. On the Startup Device Menu, select the desired optical drive as the startup device. Then, insert the disc into this optical drive and press Enter. The update begins.

4. When prompted to chan the serial number, it suggested that you donot make this change by pressing N. However, if you want to chan the serial number, press Y, thentype in the serial number and press Enter.

5. When prompted to changethemachinetype and model, it suggested that you donotmak this change by pressing N. However, if you dowant to changethemachinetype and model, press Y, thentype in themachinetype and model and press Enter.
6. Follow the instructions on the screent to complete the update. After the update is completed, removed from the optical drive.

Updating(flashing)theBIOSfromyouoperatingsystem

Note: Because Lenovomakes constant improvement stoits Websites, the Web pagecontents are subject to changewithout notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.

Toupdate(flash)theBIOSfromyouoperatingsystem,dothefollowing:

1. Gotohttp://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Usethefollowinginstructionstolocatethedownloadablefilesforyour machinetype:

a. In the Enter a product number field, type your machine type and click Go.
b. ClickDownloadsanddrivers.
c. Select BIOS from the Refine results drop-down list box to easily locate all theBIOSrelatedlinks.
d. ClicktheBIOSupdatelink.

1. ClicktheTXTfilethatcontainstheinstructionsforupdating(flashing)theBIOS fromyouoperatingsystem.
2. Printtheseinstructions.Thisisveryimportantbecausetheseinstructionswill notbedisplayedonthescreenafterthedownloadbegins.
3. Follow the printed instruction to download, extract, and install the update.

RecoveringfromaPOSTandBIOSupdatefailure

IfthepowertoyourcomputerisinterruptedwhilethePOSTandBIOSisbeing updated,yourcomputermightnotrestartcorrectly.Ifthishappens,performthe followingprocedure,whichiscommonlycalledBoot-blockRecovery.

1. Remove all media from the drives and turnoffall attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cable that are connected to the computer.
2. Removethecomputercover.See"Removingthecomputercover"onpage14.
3. LocatetheClearCMOS/Recoveryjumperonthesystemboard.See"Locating partsonthesystemboard"onpage11.
4. Removeanypartsanddisconnectanycablethatmightpreventyouraccess totheClearCMOS/Recoveryjumper.
5. Movethejumperfromthestandardposition(pin1andpin2)tothe maintenanceposition(pin2andpin3).
6. Reinstallanypartsandreconnectanycablesthathavebeenremovedor disconnected.

7. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 46.

8. TurnonthecomputerandinsertthePOSTandBIOSupdate(flashupdate) discintotheopticaldrive.Therecoverysessionbegins.Therecoverysession willtaketwotothreeminutes.Duringthistime,youwillhearaseriesof beeps.

9. Aftertherecoverysessioniscompleted,therewillbenovideo,theseriesof beepswillend,andthesystemwillautomaticallyturnoff.

10. Repeatstep1throughstep4.

11. Movethejumperbacktothestandardposition(pin1andpin2).

12. Reinstallanypartsandreconnectanycablesthathavebeenremovedor disconnected.

13. Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect power cords and allother external cables. See "Completing the parts replacement" on page 46.

14. Turnonthecomputerandremovethediscfromtheopticaldrive.

Chapter6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs

Thischapterprovidesinformationaboutsomebasictroubleshootinganddiagnostic programs. If your computer problem is not described in this chapter, see Chapter 7,

"Gettinginformation,help,andservice,"onpage73foradditionaltroubleshooting resources.

Thischaptercontainsthefollowingtopics:

• "Basictroubleshooting"
• "Diagnosticprograms" onpage70
•"Cleaninganopticalmouse" on page 72

Basictroubleshooting

The following table provides some basic information to help you troubleshoot your computer problems.

Note: If you cannot solve the problem after doing the basic troubleshooting, have the computers serviced. Referto the Think Centre Safety and Warranty Guide that camewith your computer forth the safety and warranty information and the list of service and support telephone numbers. You can also get the latest service and support telephone numbers and a PDF version of the Think Centre Safety and Warranty Guide from the Lenovo Support Website at: http://www.lenovo.com/support

SymptomAction
Thecomputerdoesnotstart whenyoupressthepower switch.	Verifythat:•Thepowercordiscorrectlyconnectedtotherearofthecomputerandtoa workingelectricaloutlet.•Thepowerindicatoronthefrontofthecomputerison.•Thecomputervoltagematchestevoltageavailableattheelectricaloutletfor yourcountryorregion.
Themonitorscreenisblank.Verifythat:	•Themonitorsignalcableiscorrectlyconnectedtothemonitorandtothe appropriatemonitorconnectoronthecomputer.IfyourcomputerhasaPCI graphicscardinstalled,besuretousethemonitorconnectoronthegraphics cardratherthantheintegratedoneonthesystemboard.•Themonitorpowercordiscorrectlyconnectedtothemonitorandtoa workingelectricaloutlet.•Themonistoristurnedonandthebrightnessandcontrastcontrolsareset correctly.•Thecomputervoltagematchestevoltageavailableattheelectricaloutletfor yourcountryorregion.
TheUSBkeyboardormouse doesnotwork.	Verifythat:•Thecomputeristurnedon.•TheUSBkeyboardormouseiscorrectlyconnectedtooneoftheUSB connectorsonthecomputer.•FortheUSBkeyboard,nokeysarestuck.•TheUSBmouseisclean.Referto“Clearinganopticalmouse”onpage72.
Theoperatingsystemdoesnot start.	Verifythatyoulistthedevicewheretheoperatingsystemresidesinthestartup devicessequence.Usually,theoperatingsystemisontheharddiskdrive.For moreinformation,see“Selectingastartupdevice”onpage63.
Thecomputerbeepsmultiple timesbeforetheoperating systemstarts.	Verifythatnokeysarestuck.

Diagnosticprograms

Diagnosticprogramsareusedtotesthardwarecomponentsofyourcomputer. Diagnosticprogramscanalsoreportoperating-system-controlledsettingsthat interferewiththecorrectoperationofoursystem.Therearetwoprograms preinstalledonyourcomputertohelpyoudiagnosecomputerproblems:

• LenovoThinkVantageToolbox(usedwhenyouarerunningtheWindows operatingsystem)
• PC-DoctorforRescueandRecovery(usedwhenyoucannotstarttheWindows operatingsystem)

Notes:

1. YoucanalsodownloadthePC-DoctorforDOSdiagnosticprogramfrom http://www.lenovo.com/support.See"PC-DoctorforDOS"onpage71for detailedinformation.
2. If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem your self after running the programs, save and print the log files created by the programs. You will need the log files when you speak to a Lenovotechnical support representative.

LenovoThinkVantageToolbox

The Lenovo ThinkVantageToolboxprogram helps you maintain your computer, improve computing security, diagnose computer problems, get familiar with the innovative technologies provided by Lenovo, and get more information about your computer. You can used diagnostics feature of the Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox program to test devices, diagnose computer problems, create bootable diagnostic media, updates system drivers, and view system information.

• ToruntheLenovoThinkVantageToolboxprogramontheWindows7operating system, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → System HealthandDiagnostics.Followtheinstructionsonthescreen.
• ToruntheLenovoThinkVantageToolboxprogramontheWindowsXP operating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Lenovo ThinkVantageToolbox.Followtheinstructionsonthescreen.

For additional information about running the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, referto the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox help system.

PC-DoctorforRescueandRecovery

ThePC-DoctorforRescueandRecoveryprogramispartoftheRescueand RecoveryworkspaceonyourLenovocomputer. UsethePC-DoctorforRescueand RecoveryprogramifyouareunabletostarttheWindowsoperatingsystem.

TorunthePC-DoctorforRescueandRecoveryprogramfromtheRescueandRecoveryworkspace,dothefollowing:

1. Turnoffthecomputer.

2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF11keywhenturningonthecomputer.When youhearbeepsorseealogoscreen,releasetheF11key.TheRescueand Recoveryworkspaceopensafterashortdelay.

3. From the Rescue and Recovery workspace, select Launch advanced Rescue and Recovery→Diagnosehardware.ThePC-DoctorforRescueandRecovery programopens.
4. Selectthedesireddiagnostictest.Then,followtheinstructionsonthescreen.

For additional information about running the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program, referto the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery helps system.

Note: If you encounter failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace, you can run the PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery program after using a rescued medium to recover the computer from failures and gaining access to the Rescue and Recovery workspace. See "Creating and using a rescued medium" on page 57.

PC-DoctorforDOS

YoucanalsodownloadthelatestversionofthePC-DoctorforDOSdiagnostic programfromhttp://www.lenovo.com/support.ThePC-DoctorforDOS diagnosticprogramrunsindependentlyoftheWindowsoperatingsystem.Usethe PC-DoctorforDOSdiagnosticprogramifyouareunabletostarttheWindows operatingsystem.YoucanrunthePC-DoctorforDOSdiagnosticprogramfroma diagnosticdiscthatyoucreated.

Creatingadiagnosticdisc

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtocreateadiagnosticdisc.

Tocreateadiagnosticdisc,dothefollowing:

1. Downloadaself-startingbootablediscimage(knownasanISOimage)ofthe diagnosticprogramfrom: http://www.lenovo.com/support
2. UseanydiscburningsoftwaretocreateadiagnosticdiscwiththeISOimage.

Runningthediagnosticprogramfromthediagnosticdisc

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtorunthediagnosticprogramfromthe diagnosticdiscthatyoucreated.

Torunthediagnosticprogramfromthediagnosticdiscthatyoucreated,dothe following:

1. Makesureyourcomputeristurnedoff.
2. RepeatedlypressandreleasetheF12keywhenturningonthecomputer.When theStartupDeviceMenuopens,releasetheF12key.
3. Insertthediagnosticdiscintotheopticaldrive.
4. Selecttheopticaldrivewiththediagnosticdiscasthestartupdeviceandpress Enter.Thediagnosticprogramopens.
5. Follow the instructions on the screentor unthedesireddiagnostictest. For additional help, press the F1key.
6. Removethediagnosticdiscfromtheopticaldriveaftercompletingthe diagnostictest.

Cleaninganopticalmouse

Thissectionprovidesinstructionsonhowtocleananopticalmouse.

Anopticalmouseusesalight-emittingdiode(LED)andanopticalsensorto navigatethepointer.Ifthepointeronthescreendoesnotmovesmoothlywiththe opticalmouse,youmightneedtocleanthemouse.

Tocleananopticalmouse, dothefollowing:

1. Turnoffyourcomputer.
2. Disconnectthemousecablefromthecomputer.
3. Turnthemouseupsidedowntocheckthelens.

a. If thereisasmudgeonthelens, gentlycleantheareawithaplain cotton-tippedswab.
b. If thereisdebrisinthelens, gentlyblowthedebrisawayfromthearea.

1. Checkthesurfaceonwhichyouareusingthemouse. If you have a very intricate picture or pattern beneath themouse, it may be difficult for the digital signal processor (DSP) to determine changes in the mouse position.

2. Reconnectthemousecabletothecomputer.

3. Turnyourcomputerbackon.

Chapter7.Gettinginformation,help,andservice

Thischapterprovidesinformationabouthelp,service,andtechnicalassistancefor Lenovoproducts.

Thischaptercontainsthefollowingtopics:

• "Informationresources"

• "Helpandservice" on page 75

Information resources

Youcanusetheinformationinthissectiontoaccessusefulresourcesrelatingto yourcomputingneeds.

OnlineBooksfolder

TheOnlineBooksfolderpreinstalledonyourcomputercontainstheThinkCentreUserGuide,whichprovidesinformationaboutyourcomputertohelpyousetup, use,andmaintainyourcomputer.ItrequiresnoInternetaccesstoviewthe publication.

To view the publication, click Start → All Programs → Online Books → Online Books, thendouble-click the publication for your computer. The publication is also available on the Lenovo Support Website at: http://www.lenovo.com/support

Notes:

1. ThepublicationisinPDFversion.Toviewthepublication,youneedtohave theAdobeReaderprogrampreinstalledonyourcomputer.IftheAdobeReader programhasnotbeeninstalledonyourcomputer,amessagewillbedisplayed whenyouattempttoviewthePDFfileandyouwillbeguidedthroughthe AdobeReaderinstallation.

2. The publication is available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Website at: http://www.lenovo.com/support

3. If you want to install different language version of the Adobe Reader program rather than the version preinstalled on your computer, download the desired language version from the Adobe Website at: http://www.adobe.com

LenovoThinkVantageTools

Note: The Lenovo Think Vantage Tools program is only available on computers with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

The Lenovo Think Vantage Tools program helps you work more easily and securely by providing easy access to various technologies, such as:

•LenovoThinkVantageToolbox
- PasswordManager(availableonsomemodels)
•PowerManager
- ProductRecovery

•RescueandRecovery
- SystemUpdate

To access the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program, click Start → All Programs → LenovoThinkVantageTools.

ThinkVantageProductivityCenter

Note: The ThinkVantageProductivityCenterprogram is only available on computers preinstalled with the WindowsXPoperatingsystem from Lenovo.

TheThinkVantageProductivityCenterprogramcontainsinformationsourcesand toolsdesignedtomakecomputingeasyandsecure.Itprovideseasyaccessto varioustechnologies,suchas:

• ClientSecuritySolution(availableonsomemodels)
  •PowerManager
• ProductRecovery
  •RescueandRecovery
• SystemUpdate

To access the ThinkVantage Productivity Center program, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Productivity Center.

LenovoWelcome

Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system from Lenovo.

The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo you and guides your through some important setup task to help you make them most of your computer.

AccessHelp

TheAccessHelpinformationsystemprovidesinformationaboutgettingstarted, doingbasictasks,customizingsettingsforyourpersonalpreference,protecting data,expandingandupgrading,andtroubleshooting.

• ToopentheAccessHelpinformationsystemontheWindows7operating system, click Start → Help and Support → Lenovo Access Help.
• ToopentheAccessHelpinformationsystemontheWindowsXPoperating system, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Access Help.

After you have opened the Access Helpinformationsystem, use the left panel to make a selection from the Contents tab or the Index tab, or use the Search tab to find particular word phrase.

Safetyandwarranty

The ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guidance that camewith your computer contains information about safety, warranty, service and support phonenumbers, CRUs, and other notices and information resources. You can also get the latest service and

supporttelephonenumbersandaPDFversionoftheThinkCentreSafetyand

WarrantyGuidefromtheLenovoSupportWebsiteat:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Beforeusingtheinformationinthismanualandtheproductitsupports,besureto

read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and "Notices," or

page79.

LenovoWebsite(http://www.lenovo.com)

The Lenovo Website provides up-to-date information and servicest help you buy, upgrade, and maintain your computer. You can also do the following:

• Shopfordesktopandnotebookcomputers,monitors,projectors,upgradesandaccessoriesforyourcomputer,andspecialoffers.
  •Purchaseadditionalservices,suchassupportforhardware,operatingsystems,softwareprograms,networksetupandconfiguration,andcustominstallations.
  •Purchaseupgradesandextendedhardwarerepairservices.
• Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computer model.
• Accesstheonlinemanualsforyourproducts.
• AccesstheLenovoLimitedWarranty.
• Accesstroubleshooting and support information for your computer model and others supported products.
  • Find the service and support phonenumbers for your country or region.
  •FindaServiceProviderlocatednearyou.

Helpandservice

Thissectionprovidesinformationaboutobtaininghelpandservice.

Usingthedocumentationanddiagnosticprograms

If you experience problems with your computer, see Chapter 6, "Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs," on page 69. For information about additional resources to help you troubleshoot your computer problems, see "Information resources" on page 73.

If you suspect as software problem, seethedocumentation that camewith the operating system or software program, including read me files and online help.

Mostcomputerscomewithasetofdiagnosticprogramsthatyoucanusetohelp youidentifyhardwareproblems.Forinstructionsonhowtousethediagnostic programsonyourcomputer,see“Diagnosticprograms”onpage70.

Youcangetthelatesttechnicalinformationanddownloaddevicedriversand updatesfromtheLenovoSupportWebsiteat:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

Callingforservice

During the warranty period, you can get help and information from the Lenovo Customer Support Center by telephone.

The following services are available during the warranty period:

• Problem determination - Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determiningahardwareproblemanddecidingwhatactionisnecessaryto solvetheproblem.
• Hardware repair - If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty, trained servicepersonnelareavailabletoprovidetheapplicablelevelofservice.
• Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovooryourreseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.

The following items are not covered by the warranty:

• ReplacementoruseofpartsnotmanufacturedfororbyLenovoor non-warrantedLenovoparts
  •Identificationofsoftwareproblemsources
• ConfigurationoftheBIOSaspartofaninstallationorupgrade
  •Changes,modifications,orupgradestodevicedrivers
  •Installationandmaintenanceofnetworkoperatingsystems(NOS)
  •Installationandmaintenanceofapplicationprograms

Refertothesafetyandwarrantyinformationthatisprovidedwithyourcomputer foracompleteexplanationofwarrantyterms.Youmustretainyourproofof purchasetoobtainwarrantyservice.

ForalistoftheLenovoSupportphonenumbersforyourcountryorregion,goto http://www.lenovo.com/supportandclickSupportphonelistorrefertotheThinkCentreSafetyandWarrantyGuidethatisprovidedwithyourcomputer.

Note: Theservice and support phonenumbers aresubjecttochangewithout notice. If thenumberforyourcountryorregionis not provided, contact your Lenovoreseller or Lenovomarketing representative.

If possible, beat your computer when you call and have the following information available:

•Machinetypeandmodel
- Serialnumbersofyourhardwareproducts
•Descriptionoftheproblem
•Exactwordingofanyerrormessages
•Hardwareandsoftwareconfigurationinformation

Usingotherservices

If you travel with your computer or relocate it to a country where your desktop or notebook computer machine type is sold, your computer might be eligible for International Warranty Service, which automatically entitles you obtain warranty servicethroughout the warranty period. Service will be performed by authorized Service Providers.

Servicemethodsandproceduresvarybycountry,andsomeservicesmightnotbe availableinallcountries.InternationalWarrantyServiceisdeliveredthroughthe methodofservice(suchasdepot,carry-in,oron-siteservice)thatisprovidedin theservicingcountry.Servicecentersincertaincountriesmightnotbeableto

serviceallmodelsofaparticularmachinetype.Insomecountries,feesand restrictionsmightapplyatthetimeofservice.

TodeterminewhetheryourcomputeriseligibleforInternationalWarrantyService andtoviewalistofthecountrieswhereserviceisavailable,goto http://www.lenovo.com/support, click Warranty, and follow the instructions on thescreen.

FortechnicalassistancewiththeinstallationoforquestionsrelatedtoService PacksforyourpreinstalledMicrosoftWindowsproduct,refertotheMicrosoft ProductSupportServicesWebsiteathttp://support.microsoft.com/directoryor youcancontacttheCustomerSupportCenter.Somefeesmightapply.

Purchasingadditionalservices

During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services, such as support for hardware, operating systems, and application programs; network setup and configuration; upgraded or extended hardware repair services; and custom installations. Service availability and servicenamemight vary by country or region. Form more information about these services, goto the Lenovo Website at: http://www.lenovo.com

Appendix.Notices

Lenovomaynotoffertheproducts,services,orfeaturesdiscussedinthis documentinallcountries.ConsultyourlocalLenovorepresentativefor informationontheproductsandservicescurrentlyavailableinyourarea.Any referencetoaLenovoproduct,program,orserviceisnotintendedtostateor implythatonlythatLenovoproduct,program,orservicemaybeused.Any functionallyequivalentproduct,program,orservicethatdoesnotinfringeany Lenovointellectualpropertyrightmaybeusedinstead.However,itistheuser's responsibilitytoevaluateandverifytheoperationofanyotherproduct,program, orservice.

Lenovomayhavepatentsorpendingpatentapplicationscoveringsubjectmatter describedinthisdocument. Thefurnishingofthisdocumentdoesnotgiveyou anylicensetothesepatents.Youcansendlicenseinquiries,inwriting,to:

Lenovo(UnitedStates), Inc.

1009ThinkPlace-BuildingOne

Morrisville, NC27560

U.S.A.

Attention: Lenovo Director of Licensing

LENOVOPROVIDESTHISPUBLICATION"ASIS"WITHOUTWARRANTYOFANYKIND,EITHEREXPRESSORIMPLIED,INCLUDING,BUTNOTLIMITEDTO,THEIMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFNON-INFRINGEMENT,MERCHANTABILITYORFITNESSFORAPARTICULARPURPOSE.Somejurisdictionsdonotallowdisclaimerofexpressorimpliedwarrantiesincertaintransactions,therefore,thisstatementmaynotapplytoyou.

This information could include technical inaccuracies in typographical errors. Changes are periodically made to the information herein; these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication. Lenovomay make improvements and/or changes in the product(s) and/or the program(s) described in this publication at any time without notice.

Theproductsdescribedinthisdocumentarenotintendedforuseinimplantation orotherlifesupportapplicationswheremalfunctionmayresultininjuryordeath topersons.Theinformationcontainedinthisdocumentdoesnotaffectorchange Lenovoproductspecificationsorwarranties.Nothinginthisdocumentshall operateasanexpressorimpliedlicenseorindemnityundertheintellectual propertyrightsofLenovoorthirdparties.Allinformationcontainedinthis documentwasobtainedinspecificenvironmentsandispresentedasan illustration.Theresultobtainedinotheroperatingenvironmentsmayvary.

Lenovomayuseordistributeanyoftheinformationyousupplyinanywayit believesappropriatewithoutincurringanyobligationtoyou.

Anyreferencesinthispublicationtonon-LenovoWebsitesareprovidedfor convenienceonlyanddonotinanymannerserveasanendorsementofthoseWeb sites. ThematerialsatthoseWebsitesarenotpartofthematerialsforthisLenovo product,anduseofthoseWebsitesisatyourownrisk.

Any performed data contained herein was determined in a controlled environment. Therefore, theresult obtained in other operating environments may

varysignificantly. Somemeasurementsmayhavebeenmadeondevelopment-level systemsandthereisnoguaranteethatthesemeasurementswillbethesameon generallyavailablesystems. Furthermore, somemeasurementsmayhavebeen estimatedthroughextrapolation. Actual results may vary. Users of this document should verify the applicable data for their specific environment.

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Thisproductincorporatescopyrightprotectiontechnologythatisprotectedby methodclaimsofcertainU.S.patentsandotherintellectualpropertyrightsowned byMacrovisionCorporationandotherrightsowners.Useofthiscopyright protectiontechnologymustbeauthorizedbyMacrovisionCorporation,andis intendedforhomeandotherlimitedviewingusesonlyunlessotherwise authorizedbyMacrovisionCorporation.Reverseengineeringordisassemblyis prohibited.

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Index

A

arescuemedium, creating and using 57

AccessHelp74

accessing

systemboardcomponentsanddrives17

administratorpassword62

antivirussoftware6

audioline-inconnector9

audioline-outconnector9

audiosubsystem2

B

backupandrecoveryoperations55

basictroubleshooting69

battery,replacing22

Boot-blockRecovery66

C

cablelock, security49

cardreader,replacing40

changing

startupdevicesequence64

cleaninganopticalmouse72

CMOS,clearing50

components,internal10

computercover

removing14

computercover,reinstalling46

connectordescription9

connectors

rear8

connectors,controls,indicators

front7

considerations, password62

creating

andusingarescuemedium57

creatingandusing

recoverymedia53

CRU

completingtheinstallation46

completingthereplacement46

D

devicedrivers48

installing58

reinstalling58

devices, handlingstatic-sensitive13

diagnosticprograms,troubleshooting69

diagnosticprograms,using75

documentation,using75

drivers,device48

drives

internal12

E

environment,operating4

Ethernet2

Ethernetconnector9

exiting,SetupUtilityprogram64

expansion2

externaloptions,installing14

F

failure,recoveringfromaPOSTandBIOSupdate66

features1

flashingtheBIOS65

front

connectors,controls,indicators7

frontaudioandUSBassembly,replacing42

frontbezel

removing,reinstalling15

frontfanassembly

replacing43

G

getting

help73

information73

service73

H

harddiskdrive,replacing38

heatsinkandfanassembly

replacing24

help

AccessHelp74

andservice75

getting73

|

importantsafetyinformationv

information

getting73

importantsafetyv

resources73

safety74

warranty74

Input/Output(I/O)features2

installing

devicedrivers58

installingoptions

securityfeatures48

installing,replacing

memorymodule20

PCIcard18

internal

drives12

internaldrives1

K

keyboard, replacing46

L

LenovoCustomerSupportCenter76

LenovoThinkVantageToolbox70

LenovoThinkVantageTools73

LenovoWebsite75

LenovoWelcome5

locatingcomponents10

M

media, creating and using recovery media53

memorymodule1,20

installing,replacing20

microphoneconnector9

microprocessor1

replacing26

mouse,replacing46

N

notice, television output 80

notices79

0

OnlineBooksfolder73

operations, backup and recovery55

opticaldrive

replacing34

opticalmouse

cleaning72

P

padlock50

partsreplacement,completing46

password

considerations62

erasing50

lostorforgotten50

setting,changing,deleting62

passwordprotection50

PC-DoctorforDOS71

PC-DoctorforRescueandRecovery70

PCIcard18

installing,replacing18

slots18

physicalspecifications4

powersupply

features2

powersupplyassembly

replacing29

power-onpassword62

power-onself-test(POST)65

programs, updatingsystem65

protection, password50

purchasingadditionalservices77

R

rearconnectors8

recovering

fromaPOSTandBIOSupdatefailure66

software53

recovery

Boot-blockRecovery66

operations,backupand55

problems,solving59

recoverymedia,creatingandusing53

reinstalling

devicedrivers58

removing

computercover14

removing,reinstalling

frontbezel15

replacing

battery22

cardreader40

frontaudioandUSBassembly42

frontfanassembly43

harddiskdrive38

heatsinkandfanassembly24

keyboard46

microprocessor26

mouse46

opticaldrive34

powersupplyassembly29

RescueandRecovery53

workspace,RescueandRecovery56

RescueandRecoveryworkspace56

resources,information73

S

safetyv

safetyinformation74

security

cablelock49

enablingordisabling63

features3,48

padlock50

selecting

startupdevice63

temporarystartupdevice63

serialport9

service

andhelp75

getting73

LenovoCustomerSupportCenter76

services

other76

purchasingadditional77

SetAdministratorPassword62

SetPower-OnPassword62

settings

changing61

viewing61

SetupUtilityprogram61

SetupUtilityprogram,exiting64

SetupUtilityprogram,starting61

software

recovering53

softwareoverview4

solvingrecoveryproblems59

startingtheSetupUtilityprogram61

startupdevice63

sequence,changing64

temporary,selecting63

static-sensitivedevices, handling13

system

management2

programs65

systemboard

connectors11

locatingparts11

location11

systemboardcomponentsanddrives

accessing17

T

televisionoutputnotice80

temporarystartupdevice63

theBIOS,updating(flashing)65,66

ThinkVantageProductivityCenter74

trademarks80

troubleshooting,basic69

troubleshooting, diagnosticprograms69

U

updating

(flashing)theBIOS65

systemprograms65

updating(flashing)theBIOS66

USBconnector9

using

arescuemedium,creatingand57

diagnosticprograms75

documentation75

otherservices76

passwords61

SetupUtilityprogram61

V

VGAmonitorconnector9

videosubsystem1

viewingorchangingsettings61

W

warrantyinformation74

Website, Lenovo75

workspace, backup and recovery 56

lenovo®

Part Number: 89Y9113

Printed in USA

(1P) P/N:89Y9113