Lenovo ThinkSTaTion series Installation guide

ThinkStation

Hard ware Installation and Replacement

Gui d e

Note

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide for

this product and “Notices,” on page 49.

Second Edition (July 2008)

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Contents

Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v

Chapter 1. Important safety information 1

Chapter 2. Overview . . . . . . . . .3

Additional information resources . . . . . . .3

Handling static-sensitive devices . . . . . . . .4

Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating controls and connectors on the front of

your computer . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer 6

Locating internal components . . . . . . . .8

Identifying parts on the system board . . . . .9

Chapter 3. Installing options and

replacing hardware . . . . . . . . .11

Installing external options . . . . . . . . .11

Installing internal options . . . . . . . . .12

Opening the cover . . . . . . . . . . .12

Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . . .14

Accessing system board components and drives 15

Installing internal drives . . . . . . . . .17

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing

CMOS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . . .24

Replacing the power supply assembly . . . . .25

Replacing an adapter card . . . . . . . . .28

Replacing the heat sink . . . . . . . . . .30

Replacing a hard disk drive . . . . . . . . .31

Replacing the optical drive . . . . . . . . .33

Replacing the diskette drive or optional card reader 34

Installing or replacing a memory module . . . .36

Replacing the fan assembly . . . . . . . . .37

Replacing the internal speaker . . . . . . . .39

Replacing the keyboard . . . . . . . . . .41

Replacing the mouse . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 4. Completing the parts

replacement . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or

CD-ROM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . . .45

Obtaining device drivers . . . . . . . . . .45

Chapter 5. Security features . . . . .47

Locking devices . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Password protection . . . . . . . . . . .48

Appendix. Notices . . . . . . . . . .49

Television output notice . . . . . . . . . .50

Trademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

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Figures

1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5

2. Connector locations . . . . . . . . . .6

3. Component locations . . . . . . . . . .8

4. System board parts locations . . . . . . .9

5. Removing the cover . . . . . . . . . .13

6. Removing the front bezel . . . . . . . .14

7. Accessing the system board . . . . . . .16

8. Drive bay locations . . . . . . . . . .18

9. Installing an optical drive . . . . . . . .19

10. Installing an optical drive . . . . . . . .20

11. Installing a new drive . . . . . . . . .22

12. Battery removal . . . . . . . . . . .24

13. Battery installation . . . . . . . . . .24

14. System-board connectors . . . . . . . .25

15. Replacing the power supply retaining screws 26

16. Removing the power supply . . . . . . .27

17. Installing an adapter card . . . . . . . .29

18. Removing the heat sink . . . . . . . .30

19. Removing the hard disk drive . . . . . .32

20. Replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . .33

21. Removing the diskette drive or optional card

reader drive . . . . . . . . . . . .34

22. Removing the diskette drive or optional card

reader drive . . . . . . . . . . . .35

23. Replacing the diskette drive or optional card

reader drive . . . . . . . . . . . .35

24. Memory modules . . . . . . . . . .36

25. Removing a memory module . . . . . .37

26. Installing a memory module . . . . . . .37

27. Removing the fan assembly . . . . . . .38

28. Removing the internal speaker . . . . . .39

29. Keyboard connectors, standard and USB 41

30. Replacing a mouse . . . . . . . . . .42

31. Integrated cable lock . . . . . . . . .47

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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 the safety information reduces the risk of personal injury

and damage to your product.

If you no longer have a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, you can obtain one

online from the Lenovo

®

Support Web site at:

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

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Chapter 2. Overview

This guide contains information about replacing Customer Replaceable Units

(CRUs).

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 and or replacing the following parts:

v Battery

v Front Bezel

v Power supply

v Heat sink

v Hard disk drive

v Optical drive

v Diskette drive or card reader

v Memory modules

v Fan assembly

v Internal speaker

v Keyboard

v Mouse

Additional information resources

If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is

available from the World Wide Web.

You can find:

v CRU removal and installation information

v CRU removal and installation videos

v Publications

v Troubleshooting information

v Parts information

v Downloads and drivers

v Links to other useful sources of information

v Support phone list

To

access this information, go to:

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

Handling static-sensitive devices

Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the

defective part has been removed from the computer and you are ready to install

the new part. Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage

computer components and parts.

When you handle parts and other computer components, take these precautions to

avoid static-electricity damage:

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

you.

v Always handle parts and other computer components carefully. Handle

adapters, memory modules, system boards, and microprocessors by the edges.

Never touch any exposed circuitry.

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

v Before you replace a new part, touch the static-protective package containing the

part to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the

computer for at least two seconds. This reduces static electricity in the package

and your body.

v When possible, remove the new part from the static-protective packaging, and

install it directly in the computer without setting the part down. When this is

not possible, place the static-protective package that the part came in on a

smooth, level surface and place the part on it.

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

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Locations

This section contains illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls,

and components of the computer.

Locating controls and connectors on the front of your

computer

Figure 1 shows the location of the controls and connectors on the front of your

computer.

Note: Not all computer models will have the following controls and connections.

1 Optical drive (some models) 6 IEEE 1394 connector

2 3.5 Diskette drive or card reader

(some models)

7 Hard drive activity light

3 USB connectors (2) 8 Power button

4 Microphone connector 9 Power-on indicator

5 Headphone connector

Figure 1. Controls and connectors

Chapter 2. Overview 5

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer

Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the rear of your computer. Some

connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine

where to connect the cables on your computer.

1 Power cord connector 8 Microphone connector

2 Ethernet connector 9 Audio line-out connector, rear speakers

3 Serial connector (some models) 10 SPDIF connector

4 Audio line-out sub/center

connector

11 USB connectors (8)

5 Audio line-in connector 12 Serial connector

6 Audio line-out front speakers

connector

13 Keyboard connector

7 Video connector (some models) 14 Mouse connector

Figure 2. Connector locations

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Connector Description

USB connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus

(USB) connection, such as a USB keyboard, USB mouse, USB

scanner or USB printer. If you have more than eight USB

devices, you can purchase a USB hub, which you can use to

connect additional USB devices.

Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network

(LAN).

Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use

a Category 5 Ethernet cable.

Serial connector Used to attach an external modem, serial printer, or other

devices that use a 9-pin serial connector.

Parallel connector Used to attach a parallel printer, parallel scanner, or other

devices that use a 25-pin parallel connector.

Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,

such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio

device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out

connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the

computer.

Audio line-out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external

devices, such as powered stereo speakers (speakers with

built-in amplifiers), headphones, multimedia keyboards, or the

audio line-in connector on a stereo system or other external

recording device.

SPDIF connector Used to send digital audio signals from a computer to an

external device (such as an amplifier/receiver), through an

optical cable.

Chapter 2. Overview 7

Locating internal components

To open the computer cover, see “Opening the cover” on page 12.

Figure 3 shows the location of the components in your computer.

1 Microprocessor and heat sink 5 Hard disk drive

2 Optical drive (such as a CD or

DVD drive)

6 Rear fan assembly

3 3.5 inch diskette drive or card reader 7 Power supply assembly

4 Internal speaker

Figure 3. Component locations

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Identifying parts on the system board

Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board.

1 COM2 14 Front USB connector

2 Battery 15 SATA connectors (4)

3 12 volt power connector,

graphics

16 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper

4 Rear fan connector 17 Front adapter fan connector

5 Microprocessor heat sink fan

connector

18 IEEE 1394 Connector

6 Microprocessor 12 V power

connector

19 SAS LED connector

7 Microprocessor and heat sink 20 Auxiliary LEDs connector

8 Memory connectors (4) 21 Front panel connector

9 Front hard disk drive fan

connector

22 Cover tamper switch connector

10 24- pin system power connector 23 Ambient temperature connector

11 Diskette drive connector 24 Front audio connector

12 SATA connectors (2) 25 Internal speaker

13 Auxiliary USB connector

Figure 4. System board parts locations

Chapter 2. Overview 9

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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware

This chapter is an introduction to the features and options that are available for

your computer. You 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 option.

Attention

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety

information” in the Safety and Warranty Guide that was included with your computer. To

obtain a copy of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to the Support Web site at:

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

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. When adding an external option, see “Locating connectors

on the rear of your computer” on page 6 and “Locating controls and connectors on

the front of your computer” on page 5 to identify the required connector, and then

use the instructions that are included with the option to help you make the

connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the

option.

Installing internal options

Important

Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before opening the

computer cover.

Opening the cover

To open the computer cover:

1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down your

operating system. Turn off all attached devices. Turn off the computer.

Important

Turn off the computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool

before opening the computer cover.

2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3. Disconnect the cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords,

input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the

computer. See “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your

computer” on page 5 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer”

on page 6.

4. Remove any locking devices, such as a cable lock or padlock that secures the

computer cover. See Chapter 5, “Security features,” on page 47.

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