Lenovo ThinkCentre 9349 manual

ThinkCentre Hardw are Installation and Replacement Guide Machine T ypes 6176, 6179, 7064, 7094, 9349, 9356, 9357, 9439, 9488, 9702, 9708, 9709, 9789, 9851, 9948[...]

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Note Before using this information and the pr oduct it supports, be sure to read and understand the Safety and W arranty Guide for this product and “Notices,” on page 53. First Edition (February 2008) © Copyright Lenovo 2005, 2008. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. LENOVO products, dat[...]

Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Overview . . . . . . . . .3 Additional information resour ces . . . . . . .3 Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . .4 Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Locating controls and connectors on the fr ont of your computer . . . . . . . . [...]

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Figures 1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5 2. Rear connector locations . . . . . . . .6 3. Component locations . . . . . . . . . .8 4. System board parts locations . . . . . . .9 5. Removing the computer cover . . . . . .1 3 6. Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . .1 4 7. Opening the retainer clips . . . . . . . .1 5 8. Installing the [...]

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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the related safety information for this product. Refer to the Safety and Warranty Guide that you received with this product for the latest safety information. Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk [...]

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Chapter 2. Overview This guide provides information about r eplacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo . This guide contains instructions for installing or r eplacing the following parts: v Fr ont Bezel v Battery v Power supply v Heat sink v Primary har d disk drive v Secondary har d disk drive v Optical dri[...]

Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been removed fr om the computer and you are r eady to install the new part. Static electricity , although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer components and parts. When you handle parts and other computer compo[...]

Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, contr ols, and components of the computer . Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the location of the contr ols and connectors on the front of your computer . Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and[...]

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the r ear of your computer . Some connectors on the rear of your computer ar e color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer . 1 V oltage selection switch (some models) 9 Ethernet connector 2 Power connect[...]

Connector Description Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mouse, trackball, or other pointing device that uses a standard mouse connector . Standard keyboar d connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standar d keyboard connector . Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer , or other devices that use a 9-pin seri[...]

Locating components To open the computer cover , see “Removing the cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in your computer . 1 Micropr ocessor fan and heat sink 6 PCI adapter connector 2 Memory modules (2) 7 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector 3 Battery 8 Cover presenc[...]

Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system boar d. 1 Micropr ocessor and heat sink 13 Front USB connector 2 Micropr ocessor fan connector 14 TCM header connector 3 Memory connector 1 15 Serial (COM) connector 4 Memory connector 2 16 Internal speaker connec[...]

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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter provides an intr oduction to the features and options that ar e available for your computer . Yo u can expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory , adapters, or drives. When installing an option, use these instructions along with the instructions that come with the opt[...]

Removing the cover Important T urn of f the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover . This section provides instr uctions on how to remove the computer cover . 1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) fr om the drives, shut down your operating system, and turn off all attached devices and t[...]

6. Pr ess the cover-r elease button on the side of the cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to r emove. Figure 5. Removing the computer cover Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing har dware 13[...]

Removing and replacing the front bezel This section provides instr uctions on how to remove and replace the fr ont bezel. 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 12. 2. Remove the fr ont bezel by releasing the thr ee plastic tabs on the left side and pivoting the bezel outward. Car efully set the bezel to the side withou[...]

Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before r emoving the computer cover . Installing a memory module Y our computer has two connectors for installing double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules (DDR2 DIMMs) that provide up to a maximum of 4.0 GB of system memory . When installing memory mod[...]

4. Position the new memory module over the memory connector . Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board. Push the memory module straight down into the connector until the retaining clips close. 5. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts r eplacement,” on page 47. Installi[...]

2. At the r ear of the computer , press the r elease button 1 to open the adapter latch 2 and remove the slot cover . Figure 9. Opening the adapter latch Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing har dware 17[...]

3. Remove the adapter fr om its static-protective package. 4. Install the adapter into the appr opriate connector on the system board. 5. Pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secur e the adapters. What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to Chapter 4, “Completin[...]

Installing internal drives This section provides information and instr uctions for installing internal drives. Internal drives are devices that your computer uses to r ead and store data. Yo u can add drives to your computer to increase storage capacity and to enable your computer to read other types of media. Some of the types of drives that ar e [...]

Drive specifications Y our computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v An optical drive in bay 1 (some models) v A 3.5-inch diskette disk drive in bay 3 (some models) v A 3.5-inch primary har d drive in bay 4 Any bay that does not have a drive installed has a static shield and bay panel installed. Figure 11 shows the location of t[...]

* Yo u can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center . Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2: 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 12. 2. Remove the fr ont bezel. See “Removing and replacing the[...]

6. For a 5.25-inch drive, install a r etainer bracket on the side of the drive. 7. For a 3.5-inch drive, you must use a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch. Yo u can obtain a Universal Adapter Bracket, 5.25 to 3.5-inch from a local computer retailer or by contacting the Customer Support Center . Install a retainer bracket on the side of the[...]

3. Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to the IDE connector on the system board. 4. Locate the extra four -wire power connector labelled P4 and connect it to the drive. Connecting a serial ATA drive: A serial optical or hard disk drive can be connected to any available S ATA connector . 1. Locate the signal cable that com[...]

Replacing the battery Y our computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration). A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer . The battery normally requir es no charging or maintenance thr oughout its life; however , no [...]

4. Install the new battery . 5. Replace the computer cover , and connect the cables. See Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 47. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery replacement, an err or message might be displayed. This is normal after replacing the battery . 6. T urn on the computer and all[...]

3. Remove the four scr ews at the rear of the chassis that secur e the power supply . 4. Lift the power supply out of the chassis. 5. Install the new power supply into the chassis so that the scr ew holes in the power supply align with those in the chassis. 6. Install the four scr ews to secure the power supply . Note: Use only the screws pr ovided[...]

Replacing the heat sink Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer . To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide , go to the Support We b site at http://www .lenovo.com/support. This section provides inst[...]

7. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the plastic r etention bracket so that the four screws ar e aligned with the posts on the system board. T ighten the four screws 1 to secur e the heat sink and fan assembly to the system board. 8. Connect the heat sink and the fan assembly cable to the micr oprocessor fan connector on the syst[...]

3. Disconnect the signal and power cables fr om the hard disk drive. 4. Pr ess the blue release tab 1 down, slide the har d drive cage 2 back, and pivot it outward. 5. Remove the har d drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outwar d. 6. Pull on the blue handle 3 to r elease and remove the har d disk drive from the drive [...]

8. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes in the har d disk drive. Do not touch the circuit boar d 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. 9. Slide the new har d disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position. Figure 23. I[...]

10. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot 1 in the upper drive cage and slide the hard drive cage into the chassis. 11 . Connect the signal and power cables to the r ear of the new hard disk drive. 12. Pr ess down on the metal latch 2 , pivot the drive cage into place, and then slide it forward until it snaps into position. Note:[...]

This section provides instr uctions on how to replace the secondary hard disk drive. Important When you receive a new har d disk drive, you also receive a set of Pr oduct Recovery discs . The set of Product Recovery discs will enable you to r estore the contents of the hard disk to the same state as when your computer was originally shipped from th[...]

8. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align the pins 1 through 4 on the bracket with the holes in the har d disk drive. Do not touch the circuit boar d 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive. Figure 26. Installing the secondary hard disk drive into bracket Chapter 3. Installing options a[...]

9. Slide the new har d disk drive into the hard drive cage until it snaps into position 10. Install the har d drive cage into the chassis until it snaps into position underneath the metal tab. Make sure that the har d drive cage is secure in the chassis. 11 . Connect the signal and power cables to the r ear of the new hard disk drive. 12. Go to Cha[...]

3. Pr ess the blue release button and r emove the optical drive out the front of the computer . Note: There is a spar e retainer bracket 1 attached to the side of the upper drive cage. 4. Remove the r etainer bracket from the drive being r eplaced and install it on the new drive. 5. Slide the new optical drive into the bay fr om the front unt[...]

This section provides instr uctions on how to replace the diskette drive. 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 12. 2. Remove the fr ont bezel. See “Removing and replacing the fr ont bezel” on page 14. 3. Disconnect the signal and power cables fr om the rear of the diskette drive. 4. Pr ess the release button and s[...]

This section provides instr uctions on how to replace a memory module. Note: Y our computer has support for two memory modules. 1. Remove the computer cover . See “Removing the cover” on page 12. Note: For this procedur e, it helps to lay the computer on its side. 2. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system boar d”[...]

Replacing a PCI adapter Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer . To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide , go to the Support We b site at http://www .lenovo.com/support. This section provides inst[...]

3. Remove the new adapter fr om its static-protective package. 4. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector . 5. Ensur e the adapter is fully seated into the adapter connector . 6. At the r ear of the computer , pivot the adapter latch to the closed position to secure the adapter . 7. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts r eplacem[...]

Replacing the front fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Important safety information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer . To obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide , go to the Support We b site at http://www .lenovo.com/support. This section prov[...]

6. Pull on the tips of the r ubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place. 7. Connect the fr ont fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the system board. 8. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts r eplacement,” on page 47. Replacing the rear fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the [...]

4. The r ear fan assembly is attached to the chassis by four rubber mounts. Remove the rear fan assembly by gently pulling it out of the chassis. 5. Install the new r ear fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of the r ear fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes. Figure 38. Removing the rear fan a[...]

6. Pull on the tips of the r ubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place. 7. Connect the r ear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. 8. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts r eplacement,” on page 47. Replacing the keyboard Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair befor e reading the “Import[...]

3. Locate the keyboar d connector . Note: Y our keyboard might be connected to a standard keyboar d connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your keyboar d is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating controls and connectors on the fr ont of your computer” on page 5. 4.[...]

3. Locate the mouse connector . Note: Y our mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your mouse is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 6 or “Locating controls and connectors on the fr ont of your computer” on page 5. 4. Disconnect the[...]

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Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement After replacing the parts, you need to close the cover and r econnect cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the part that was replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program. Refer to ″ Using the Setup Utility pr ogram ″ in the U[...]

Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo r equires the r eturn of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives. Obtaining device drivers Yo u can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http://www .lenovo.com/support/ on the W orld W ide W eb. Install[...]

Chapter 5. Security features To help pr event hardwar e theft and unauthorized access to your computer , several security lock options are available. In addition to a physical lock, unauthorized use of your computer can be prevented by a softwar e lock that locks the keyboard until a correct passwor d is typed in. Make sure that any security cables[...]

Padlock Y our computer is equipped with a padlock loop such that the cover cannot be removed when a padlock is installed. Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer , you can use the Setup Utility program to set a passwor d. When you turn on your computer , you are prompted to type the password to unlock the keyboar d for normal[...]

3. Move the jumper fr om the standard position (pins 1 and 2) to the maintenance or configure position (pins 2 and 3). 4. Replace the computer cover and connect the power cor d. See Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 47. 5. Restart the computer , leave it on for approximately 10 seconds. T urn off the computer by holding the[...]

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Appendix. Notices Lenovo may not offer the pr oducts, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repr esentative for information on the products and services curr ently available in your area. Any refer ence to a Lenovo product, pr ogram, or service is not intended to state or imply that only that L[...]

vary significantly . Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measur ements will be the same on generally available systems. Furthermore, some measur ements may have been estimated through extrapolation. Actual r esults may vary . Users of this document should verify the applicable data [...]

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Part Number: 45C6462 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 45C6462[...]