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Lenovo ThinkCentre 7479 Hardware Maintenance Manual (348 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.34 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
7
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 3. General Information
35
Online Books Folder
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
35
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
35
Access Help
36
Additional Information Resources
36
Specifications
36
Chapter 4. General Checkout
39
Checking for Power Problems
39
Problem Determination Tips
40
Chapter 5. Diagnostic Programs
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
Lenovo System Toolbox
43
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
44
PC-Doctor for DOS
44
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
44
Running the Diagnostic Program from the Diagnostic Disc
44
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
45
Running Tests
45
Viewing the Test Log
46
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
49
Starting the Setup Utility Program
49
Viewing and Changing Settings
49
Using Passwords
49
Password Considerations
49
Power-On Password
50
Administrator Password
50
Hard Disk User Password
50
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
50
Enabling or Disabling a Device
50
Selecting a Startup Device
51
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
51
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
51
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
51
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
53
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
69
Miscellaneous Error Messages
70
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
73
Locations
73
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
73
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
74
Locating Components
75
Locating Parts on the System Board
76
Opening the Computer Cover
77
Replacing the Battery
77
Replacing a Memory Module
79
Replacing the Adapter Card
80
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
82
Replacing the Heat Sink
83
Replacing the Microprocessor
84
Replacing the System Board
86
Replacing the System Fan
88
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
90
Replacing the Optical Drive
92
Replacing the Internal Speaker
94
Completing the FRU Replacement
95
Chapter 9. FRU Lists
97
Machine Type 6136
97
Machine Type 6139
111
Machine Type 7187
128
Machine Type 7345
143
Machine Type 7348
158
Machine Type 7356
175
Machine Type 7359
192
Machine Type 7479
210
Machine Type 7626
228
Machine Type 7629
248
Machine Type 7637
268
Machine Type 8338
289
Machine Type 8820
303
Machine Type 9961
320
Chapter 10. Additional Service Information
339
Security Features
339
Hardware Controlled Passwords
339
Operating System Password
339
Vital Product Data
339
Secure Managed Client
339
BIOS Levels
339
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
340
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
340
Power Management
341
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
341
Automatic Power-On Features
341
Appendix A. Notices
343
Television Output Notice
344
Trademarks
344
Index
345
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Lenovo ThinkCentre 7479 Hardware Maintenance Manual (322 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 10.98 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
8
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
13
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
13
Chapter 3. General Information
45
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
45
Additional Information Resources
45
Specifications
46
Chapter 4. General Checkout
47
Checking for Power Problems
48
Problem Determination Tips
48
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
51
Lenovo System Toolbox
51
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
52
Running Diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
52
PC-Doctor for DOS
52
Creating a Diagnostic CD/DVD Image
52
Running Diagnostics from the Disc
52
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
53
Running Tests
53
Viewing the Test Log
54
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility
55
Starting the Setup Utility Program
55
Viewing and Changing Settings
55
Using Passwords
55
Password Considerations
56
Power-On Password
56
Administrator Password
56
Hard Disk User Password
56
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
56
Enabling or Disabling a Device
57
Selecting a Startup Device
57
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
57
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
58
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
58
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
59
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
59
Diagnostic Error Codes
60
Beep Symptoms
79
POST Error Codes
80
Miscellaneous Error Messages
82
Undetermined Problems
83
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
85
Locations
86
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
86
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
87
Locating Components
88
Locating Parts on the System Board
89
Opening the Computer Cover
90
Replacing the Battery
91
Replacing a Memory Module
92
Replacing the Adapter Card
94
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
96
Replacing the Heat Sink
97
Replacing the Microprocessor
99
Replacing the System Board
102
Replacing the System Fan
105
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
107
Replacing the Optical Drive
109
Replacing the Internal Speaker
111
Completing the FRU Replacement
112
Chapter 9. FRU Lists
115
Machine Type 6136
115
Machine Type 6139
128
Machine Type 7187
141
Machine Type 7345
155
Machine Type 7348
171
Machine Type 7356
185
Machine Type 7359
199
Machine Type 7479
213
Machine Type 7626
227
Machine Type 7629
247
Machine Type 7637
267
Machine Type 8820
287
Machine Type 9961
300
Chapter 10. Additional Service Information
315
Security Features
315
Hardware Controlled Passwords
315
Operating System Password
315
Vital Product Data
315
Secure Managed Client
315
BIOS Levels
315
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
316
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
316
Power Management
317
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
317
Automatic Power-On Features
317
Television Output Notice
320
Lenovo ThinkCentre 7479 Hardware Maintenance Manual (290 pages)
Lenovo Personal Computer Hardware Maintenance Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 7.03 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
7
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 3. General Information
35
Online Books Folder
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
35
Lenovo Solution Center
36
Simpletap
36
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
36
Access Help
36
Additional Information Resources
37
Specifications
37
Chapter 4. General Checkout
39
Checking for Power Problems
39
Problem Determination Tips
40
Chapter 5. Diagnostic Programs
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
Lenovo Solution Center
43
Lenovo System Toolbox
44
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery
44
PC-Doctor for DOS
44
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
45
Running the Diagnostic Program from the Diagnostic Disc
45
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
45
Running Tests
45
Test Results
46
Viewing the Test Log
47
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
49
Starting the Setup Utility Program
49
Viewing and Changing Settings
49
Using Passwords
49
Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2012
49
Password Considerations
49
Power-On Password
50
Administrator Password
50
Hard Disk User Password
50
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
50
Enabling or Disabling a Device
50
Selecting a Startup Device
51
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
51
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
51
Exiting the Setup Utility Program
51
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
53
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
69
Miscellaneous Error Messages
70
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
73
Locations
73
Locating Connectors on the Front of the Computer
73
Locating Connectors on the Rear of the Computer
74
Locating Components
75
Locating Parts on the System Board
76
Opening the Computer Cover
77
Replacing the Battery
78
Replacing a Memory Module
79
Replacing the Adapter Card
80
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
82
Replacing the Heat Sink
83
Replacing the Microprocessor
84
Replacing the System Board
86
Replacing the System Fan
89
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
91
Replacing the Optical Drive
92
Replacing the Internal Speaker
94
Completing the FRU Replacement
95
Chapter 9. FRU Lists
97
Overall: MT 6136, 6139, 7187, 7345, 7348, 7356, 7359, 7479, 7626, 7629, 7637, 8338, 8820, and 9961
97
Mechanical Frus
119
Keyboard and Mouse
129
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
159
Power Cords
162
Recovery Discs
168
Windows XP Professional Recovery CD
168
Windows Vista 32 Home Basic Recovery CD
178
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 SP2 Recovery CD
188
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
198
Windows Vista Business 32 SP2 Recovery CD
208
Windows Vista Business 64 Recovery CD
218
Windows Vista Ultimate 32 Recovery CD
221
Windows Vista Starter SP2 Recovery CD
224
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
224
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 SP1 Recovery CD
227
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
231
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 SP1 Recovery CD
236
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
242
Windows 7 Professional 32 SP1 Recovery CD
252
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
261
Windows 7 Professional 64 SP1 Recovery CD
270
Windows 7 Ultimate 32 SP1 Recovery CD
278
Windows 7 Ultimate 64 SP1 Recovery CD
279
Windows 7 Starter 32 SP1 Recovery CD
279
Chapter 10. Additional Service Information
281
Security Features
281
Hardware Controlled Passwords
281
Operating System Password
281
Vital Product Data
281
Secure Managed Client
281
BIOS Levels
281
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
282
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
282
Power Management
283
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
283
Automatic Power-On Features
283
Appendix A. Notices
285
Television Output Notice
286
Trademarks
286
Index
287
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Lenovo ThinkCentre 7479 User Manual (92 pages)
Lenovo ThinkCentre M58 6239: User Guide
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 2.2 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
9
Features
9
Specifications
12
Software Overview
13
Software Provided with Your Windows Operating System
13
Locations
15
Locating Connectors on the Front of Your Computer
15
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
16
Locating Components
18
Locating Parts on the System Board
19
Chapter 2. Installing Options and Replacing Hardware
21
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
21
Installing Options and Replacing Hardware
21
Installing External Options
22
Removing the Computer Cover
22
Removing and Installing the Front Bezel
23
Installing Internal Options
24
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
27
Replacing the Battery
34
Replacing the Power Supply Assembly
35
Replacing the Heat Sink and Fan Assembly
36
Replacing the Primary Hard Disk Drive
38
Replacing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive
40
Replacing the Optical Drive
43
Replacing the Diskette Drive
45
Replacing the Front Fan Assembly
47
Replacing the Rear Fan Assembly
48
Replacing the Internal Speaker
50
Replacing the Keyboard
52
Replacing the Mouse
53
Completing the Parts Replacement
53
Installing Security Features
54
Integrated Cable Lock
55
Padlock
56
Password Protection
56
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
56
Chapter 3. Recovery Information
59
Creating and Using Product Recovery Discs
59
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
60
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
61
Creating and Using Rescue Media
62
Creating and Using a Recovery Repair Diskette
63
Recovering or Installing Device Drivers
64
Setting a Rescue Device in the Startup Sequence
65
Solving Recovery Problems
65
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
67
Starting the Setup Utility Program
67
Copyright Lenovo
67
Viewing and Changing Settings
67
Using Passwords
67
Password Considerations
68
Power-On Password
68
Privileged Access Password
68
Hard Disk User Password
68
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
68
Enabling or Disabling a Device
69
Selecting a Startup Device
69
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
69
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
70
Advanced Settings
70
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
70
Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
71
Using System Programs
71
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
71
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
72
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
72
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
75
Basic Troubleshooting
75
Diagnostic Programs
77
Lenovo System Toolbox
77
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
77
PC-Doctor for DOS
78
Cleaning the Mouse
78
Optical Mouse
78
Non-Optical Mouse
79
Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, and Service
81
Information Resources
81
Online Books Folder
81
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
81
Lenovo Welcome
82
Access Help
82
Safety and Warranty
82
Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
82
Help and Service
83
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
83
Calling for Service
83
Using Other Services
84
Purchasing Additional Services
84
Appendix. Notices
85
Television Output Notice
86
Trademarks
86
Index
87
Lenovo ThinkCentre 7479 User Manual (76 pages)
User Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 2.03 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
7
Chapter 1. Product Overview
9
Features
9
Specifications
12
Software Overview
13
Software Provided with Your Windows Operating System
13
Locations
14
Locating Connectors on the Front of Your Computer
14
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
15
Locating Components
17
Locating Parts on the System Board
18
Chapter 2. Installing Options and Replacing Hardware
19
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
19
Installing Options and Replacing Hardware
19
Installing External Options
20
Opening the Computer Cover
20
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
21
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
23
Replacing the Optical Drive
24
Replacing the Battery
26
Replacing the Heat Sink
27
Replacing the Microprocessor
29
Replacing the Adapter Card
31
Replacing the Internal Speaker
33
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
33
Replacing the AC Power Adapter
35
Replacing the Keyboard
37
Replacing the Mouse
37
Completing the Parts Replacement
38
Installing Security Features
40
Integrated Cable Lock
41
Password Protection
41
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
42
Chapter 3. Recovery Information
43
Creating and Using Product Recovery Discs
43
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
44
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
45
Creating and Using Rescue Media
46
Creating and Using a Recovery Repair Diskette
47
Recovering or Installing Device Drivers
48
Setting a Rescue Device in the Startup Sequence
49
Solving Recovery Problems
49
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility
51
Starting the Setup Utility Program
51
Viewing and Changing Settings
51
Using Passwords
51
Copyright Lenovo
51
Hard Disk User Password
52
Password Considerations
52
Power-On Password
52
Privileged Access Password
52
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
52
Enabling or Disabling a Device
53
Selecting a Startup Device
53
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
53
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
54
Advanced Settings
54
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
54
Chapter 5. Updating System Programs
55
Using System Programs
55
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from a Disc
55
Updating (Flashing) BIOS from Your Operating System
56
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
56
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
59
Basic Troubleshooting
59
Diagnostic Programs
61
Lenovo System Toolbox
61
PC-Doctor for Windows PE
61
PC-Doctor for DOS
62
Cleaning the Mouse
62
Optical Mouse
62
Non-Optical Mouse
63
Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, and Service
65
Information Resources
65
Online Books Folder
65
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
65
Lenovo Welcome
66
Access Help
66
Safety and Warranty
66
Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
66
Help and Service
67
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
67
Calling for Service
67
Using Other Services
68
Purchasing Additional Services
68
Appendix. Notices
69
Television Output Notice
70
Trademarks
70
Index
71
Lenovo ThinkCentre 7479 Hardware Installation And Replacement Manual (46 pages)
Lenovo Personal Computer Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 2.07 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Figures
7
Chapter 1. Important Safety Information
9
Chapter 2. Overview
11
Additional Information Resources
11
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
12
Locations
13
Locating Controls and Connectors on the Front of Your Computer
13
Controls and Connectors
13
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
14
Locating the Rear Connectors
14
Locating Components
16
Identifying Parts on the System Board
17
Locating Parts on the System Board
17
Chapter 3. Installing Options and Replacing Hardware
19
Installing External Options
19
Opening the Cover
19
Installing Internal Options
20
Installing Memory
20
Opening the Computer Cover
20
Replacing the Battery
21
Installing a Memory Module
21
Removing the Old Battery
21
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
22
Installing a New Battery
22
Removing the Front Bezel
23
Removing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
23
Replacing the Heat Sink
24
Replacing the Microprocessor
25
Replacing the System Fan Assembly
27
Removing the System Fan Assembly
27
Replacing the System Fan Assembly
28
Replacing a Hard Disk Drive
29
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
29
Replacing an Optical Drive
30
Installing the Hard Disk Drive into the Bracket
30
Removing the Front Bezel
31
Removing the Optical Drive
31
Retainer Bracket for Optical Drive
31
Replacing a Memory Module
32
Replacing the Optical Drive
32
Removing the Memory Module
32
Replacing the Adapter Card
33
Installing the New Memory Module
33
Releasing the System Board
34
Removing the Adapter Card
34
Replacing the AC Power Adapter
35
Connecting the AC Power Adapter
35
Replacing the Internal Speaker
36
Removing the Internal Speaker
36
Replacing the Keyboard
37
Keyboard Connectors
37
Replacing the Mouse
38
Replacing a Mouse
38
Chapter 4. Completing the Parts Replacement
39
Routing the Cables
39
Obtaining Device Drivers
40
Closing the Computer Cover
40
Chapter 5. Security Features
41
Integrated Cable Lock
41
Password Protection
41
Erasing a Lost or Forgotten Password (Clearing CMOS)
42
Appendix. Notices
43
Television Output Notice
44
Trademarks
44
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