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Machine Types: 3656, 7061, 7090, 9353, 9421, 9485, 9623, 9625, 9705,9795, 9935, 9946, and 9953ThinkCentreUser Guide

v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector onthe rear panelv Mono internal speakerConnectivityv 10/100/1000 Mbps in

Security featuresv Cover presence switch (also called intrusion switch) (some models)v Diskette and hard disk drive I/O controlv Keyboard with fingerp

SpecificationsThis section lists the physical specifications for your computer.DimensionsWidth: 175 mm (6.9 inches)Height: 402 mm (15.8 inches)Depth:

Software overviewThe computer comes with a preinstalled operating system and several preinstalledapplications.Software provided with your Windows oper

Power Manager: The Power Manager program provides convenient, flexible, andcomplete power management for your ThinkCentre®computer. By using the Power

Antivirus softwareYour computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect andeliminate viruses. Lenovo provides a full version of antiv

LocationsThis section provides information to help you locate your computer connectors,components, parts on the system board, and internal drives.Loca

Locating connectors on the rear of your computerFigure 2 shows the location of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Someconnectors on the rear

Connector DescriptionAudio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device,such as a stereo system. When you attach an e

Locating componentsTo remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 16.Figure 3 shows the location of the various components in

Locating parts on the system boardFigure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board.1 4-pin power connector 13 Internal speaker connect

the cables to the drive installed. Refer to the appropriate section in Chapter 2,“Installing or replacing hardware,” on page 15 for instructions on ho

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Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardwareThis chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for yourcomputer.Handling static-s

Removing the computer coverAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information”

6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the computer cover and slide thecomputer cover to the rear to remove.Figure 6. Removing the computer

Removing and reinstalling the front bezelThis section provides instructions on how to remove and reinstall the front bezel.To remove and reinstall the

To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. Then, discon

b. If the PCI card is secured in place by a retaining latch 1, press theretaining latch to release the PCI card from the latch. Then, grasp the PCIc

Installing or replacing a memory moduleAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety

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If you are replacing an old memory module, open the retaining clips andremove the memory module being replaced as shown.6. Position the memory module

This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery.Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, andsettings

What to do next:v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement”

assemblies are voltage specific, and some power supply assemblies have avoltage-selection switch. If your computer has a voltage-selection switch,ensu

5. Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fanconnector on the system board.6. Pivot the handle 1 to release the hea

8. Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the microprocessor socket andthen position the clamp on the plastic retention bracket. Pivot the han

3. Locate the primary hard disk drive. See Figure 5 on page 13.4. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the hard disk drive.5. Press the blue re

9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket andalign pin 1, pin 2, pin 3, and pin 4 on the bracket with the ho

11. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot 1 in the upper drive cage andslide the hard disk drive cage into the chassis.12. Connect the signal

To replace the secondary hard disk drive:1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. Then, disconnect all p

NoteBefore using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety andWarranty Guide and “Notices,”

9. To install a new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket andalign pin 1, pin 2, pin 3, and pin 4 on the bracket with the ho

10. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive cage until it snaps intoposition.11. Install the hard disk drive cage into the chassis unti

1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets anddis

What to do next:v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement”

5. Press the release button and slide the diskette drive or card reader out of thefront of the computer.6. Remove the retainer bracket from the failin

Replacing the front fan assemblyAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety informa

7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the fan assembly is in place.8. Connect the front fan assembly cable to the power fan connector on the

To replace the rear fan assembly:1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. Then, disconnect all power cor

7. Pull on the tips of the rubber mounts until the rear fan assembly is in place.8. Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on

To replace the front audio and USB assembly:1. Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and thecomputer. Then, disconnect al

ContentsImportant safety information ...vChapter 1. Product overview ...1Features ...1Specifications ...4Software overvi

Replacing the internal speakerAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety informati

6. Position a new internal speaker into the metal clips and push downward on theinternal speaker until it snaps into position.7. Connect the speaker c

Note: Your keyboard might be connected to a PS/2 keyboard connector 1 ora USB connector 2. Depending on where your keyboard is connected,see “Loca

Replacing the mouseAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information” in the

2. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottomof the computer cover engage the rails. Then push the computer cove

Make sure that any security cables you installed do not interfere with othercomputer cables.Integrated cable lockAn integrated cable lock (sometimes r

PadlockYour computer is equipped with a padlock loop so that the computer cover cannotbe removed when a padlock is installed.Password protectionTo det

4. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord. See “Completing theparts replacement” on page 45.5. Restart the computer, leave it on for

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Chapter 3. Recovery informationThis chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions provided byLenovo. This chapter explains when and how t

Using the documentation and diagnosticprograms ...75Calling for service ...75Using other services ...76Purchasing additional

v To create Product Recovery discs on the Windows Vista operating system, clickStart → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media. Th

Performing backup and recovery operationsThe Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drivecontents including the operati

4. Follow the instructions on the screen.v To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on theWindows Vista operating system

3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key.4. If you have set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password whenprompted. T

4. In the Rescue Media area, select the type of rescue media you want tocreate. You can create a rescue medium using a disc, a USB hard disk drive,or

Creating a recovery repair disketteThis section provides instructions on how to create a recovery repair diskette.To create a recovery repair diskette

4. Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder, there are severalsubfolders named for various devices installed in your computer, such asAUDIO

Chapter 4. Using the Setup UtilityThe Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings ofyour computer, regardless of which

Password considerationsA password can be any combination of up to 12 (1 to 12) alphabetic and numericcharacters (a-z and 0-9). For security reasons, i

To set the SATA 1, do the following:1. Start the Setup Utility program (see “Starting the Setup Utility program” onpage 59).2. From the Setup Utility

Important safety informationCAUTION:Before using this manual, be sure to read and understand all the related safetyinformation for this product. Refer

Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceTo view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do thefollowing:1. Start the Se

Chapter 5. Updating system programsThis chapter contains information about updating the POST/BIOS and how torecover from a POST/BIOS update failure.Us

6. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press Y.7. Type in the seven character machine type/model of your computer and thenpress Enter.8. F

10. The recovery session will take two to three minutes. During this time you willhear a series of beeps. After the update session is completed, there

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Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsThis chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If yourcomputer problem is not de

Symptom ActionThe USB Keyboard does notwork.Verify that:v The computer is turned on.v The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the fro

To run the Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox program, click Start → All Programs →Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → System Health and Diagnostics. Follow theinstr

PC-Doctor for DOSYou can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnosticprogram from http://www.lenovo.com/support. The PC-Doctor

3. Turn the mouse upside down to look at the lens.a. If there is a smudge on the lens, gently clean the area with a plaincotton-tipped swab.b. If ther

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6. Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint.7. Look for a buildup of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage.

Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and serviceThis chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance forproducts manufactu

ThinkVantage Productivity CenterNote: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program is only available oncomputers preinstalled with the Windows Vista o

v Purchase upgrades and extended hardware repair services.v Download the latest device drivers and software updates for your computermodel.v Access th

Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computerfor a complete explanation of warranty terms. You must retain your pro

Appendix. NoticesLenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in thisdocument in all countries. Consult your local Lenovo repres

vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-levelsystems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the sam

IndexAadministrator, password 60antivirus software 7audio line-in connector 10audio line-out connector 10audio subsystem 1Bbackup and recovery operati

Kkeyboard connector 10keyboard, replacing 43LLenovo System Toolbox 69Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 68Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 73Lenovo Welcome 5, 74loc

software overview 5solving recovery problems 58starting the Setup Utility program 59startup device 61sequence, changing 62temporary, selecting 61stati

Chapter 1. Product overviewThis chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are availablefor your computer. You can expand the c

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