If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain a Portable ® Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://support.lenovo.com...
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However, this guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanical parts be replaced by trained service personnel without the need for step-by-step procedures. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. This guide contains instructions for installing or replacing the following parts: •...
When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to avoid static-electricity damage: • Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you. • Always handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle adapter cards, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges.
Optical drive (some models) USB connector Hard disk drive activity light 3.5-inch diskette drive or card reader (some models) Power button USB connector Microphone connector Power-on indicator Headphone connector Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 “Rear connector locations” on page 5 shows the location of the connectors on the rear of your computer.
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Connector Description USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector, such as a USB keyboard, a USB mouse, a USB scanner, or a USB printer. If you have more than 10 USB devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to connect additional USB devices.
Locating internal components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. Figure 3 “Component locations” on page 7 shows the location of the components in your computer. Figure 3. Component locations Microprocessor, heat sink, and heat sink fan assembly Hard disk drive Optical drive Rear fan assembly...
Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 “System board parts locations” on page 8 shows the location of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations Microprocessor 12 V power connector Front panel connector Microprocessor fan connector Cover presence switch connector Microprocessor Thermal sensor connector...
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Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper Auxiliary 12 V power connector Auxiliary LED connector Chapter 2 Overview...
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ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Installing external options External speakers, a printer, or a scanner can be connected to your computer. For some external options, you must install additional software in addition to making the physical connection.
5. Disengage the cover latch and remove the cover. Place the cover on a flat surface. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Figure 6. Removing the front bezel 3. Lay the front bezel on a flat surface. 4. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side.
• Use 1 GB, 2 GB or 4 GB memory modules in any combination up to a maximum of 24 GB. • Install memory modules into the blue color memory slots first. Note: Only DDR3 ECC UDIMMs can be used. To install a memory module: 1.
Your computer has the following five expansion slots for adapter cards: • One PCI adapter card slot • One PCI Express x1 adapter card slot • One PCI Express x4 adapter card slot • Two PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slots To install an adapter card: 1.
6. Connect any adapter card cables to the system board. 7. Latch the adapter card retainer. What to do next: • To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. • To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4 “Completing the parts replacement” on page 47. Installing internal drives This section provides information and instructions for installing the internal drives.
Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: • An optical drive in bay 1 • A blank bay for expansion or optional optical drive in bay 2 • A 3.5-inch diskette drive or a card reader in bay 3 (some models) •...
Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install an optical drive in bay 1 or bay 2: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 12. Note: There is a drive retainer bracket on the inside of the front bezel where the drive is to be located.
7. To reinstall the front bezel, align the plastic tabs on the right side of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side. 8. Locate an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 8.
5. Slide the diskette drive or card reader into the drive bay until it snaps into position. See “Locating internal components” on page 7. Figure 15. Installing a new diskette drive or card reader 6. Connect the diskette drive cable to the diskette drive connector on the system board and then connect the power cable to the diskette drive.
To install a new hard disk drive: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Locate one of the empty hard disk drive slots in bay 4. See “Locating internal components” on page 7. Each empty hard disk drive slot has a spare bracket.
Figure 18. Installing the hard disk drive and bracket into the drive bay 6. Using the signal cable that came with the new drive, connect one end of the signal cable to the drive. Locate one of the extra five-wire power cables and connect it to the drive. Note: The signal cable will be different depending on whether you are installing a SATA hard disk drive or a SAS hard disk drive.
Figure 20. Connecting a 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive Figure 21. Connecting a 3.5-inch SAS hard disk drive 7. If you are installing a SATA hard disk drive, connect the other end of the signal cable to one of the available SATA connectors on the system board.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com To replace the power supply assembly: ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide...
1. Remove the computer cover and then lay the computer on its side. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Locate the power supply assembly. See “Locating internal components” on page 7. 3. Disconnect the power supply cables from the system board connectors.
5. Remove the five screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply assembly. Figure 25. Removing the power supply retaining screws 6. Depress the power supply assembly latch . Slide the power supply assembly toward the front of the computer and remove it from the chassis.
8. Install the new power supply into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply align with those in the chassis. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 9. Install and tighten the five screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply assembly.
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To replace an adapter card: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Unlatch and open the adapter card retainer. 3. Take note of the location of all cable connections on the adapter card. It will be necessary to reconnect them properly when installing a new adapter card.
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6. Remove the new adapter card from its static-protective package. 7. Install the new adapter card into the appropriate adapter card slot on the system board. See “Installing an adapter card” on page 14. Chapter 3 Installing options and replacing hardware...
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ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com CAUTION: The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot. Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover.
To replace the heat sink and fan assembly: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the heat sink and fan assembly. 3. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board. Note the cable location. See “Identifying parts on the system board”...
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive. Attention: You can install a combination of SATA and SAS hard disk drives within the same computer.
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com Your computer might have a hard disk drive fan assembly installed. To replace the hard disk drive fan assembly: 1.
3. Disconnect the hard disk drive fan assembly cable from the system board. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 10. 4. Press the two latches on the hard disk drive fan assembly bracket and then slide the fan assembly bracket free from the chassis.
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11.
Attention: Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com Chapter 3 Installing options and replacing hardware...
This section provides instructions on how to replace the diskette drive or card reader. 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 11. 2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 12. 3.
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to replace the front panel connector assembly.
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to replace a memory module. Note: Your computer has support for six memory modules.
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to replace the front and rear fan assemblies.
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to replace the internal speaker. To replace the internal speaker: 1.
2. Remove the front bezel. See “Removing the front bezel” on page 12. 3. Locate the internal speaker connector on the system board. See “Locating internal components” on page 9. 4. Note the location of the internal speaker cable connection. Note the route of the internal speaker cable.
ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkStation Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://support.lenovo.com This section provides instructions on how to replace a keyboard. 1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, and then turn off all attached devices and the computer.
Figure 42. Mouse connector 4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer. 5. Connect the new mouse cable to one of the USB connectors. 6. Go to Chapter 4 “Completing the parts replacement” on page 47. Chapter 3 Installing options and replacing hardware...
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6. To update your configuration, see “Using the Setup Utility” in the ThinkStation User Guide. Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.
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The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover. This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://support.lenovo.com Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password.
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rear connectors rear fan assembly, replacing removing the computer cover replacing adapter cards battery hard disk drive heat sink and fan assembly internal speaker resources, information safety information security cable lock features, installing serial port speed, memory static-sensitive devices, handling system board components, accessing identifying parts...
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