Lenovo ThinkCentre Types 8342 user manual

User manual for the device Lenovo ThinkCentre Types 8342

Device: Lenovo ThinkCentre Types 8342
Category: Personal Computer
Manufacturer: Lenovo
Size: 0.96 MB
Added : 8/14/2014
Number of pages: 44
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Hardware Replacement Guide
Types 8288, 8297, 8326
Types 8329, 8342, 8380


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Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8288, 8297, 8326 Types 8329, 8342, 8380

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First Edition (November 2005) © Copyright Lenovo 2005. Portions © Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005. All rights reserved. U.S. GOVERNMENT USERS – RESTRICTED RIGHTS: Our products and/or services are provided with RESTRICTED RIGHTS. Use, duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to the GSA ADP Schedule contract with Lenovo Group Limited, if any, or the standard terms of this commercial license, or if the agency is unable to accept this Program under t

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Contents Replacing the microprocessor . . . . . . . .14 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Replacing a memory module . . . . . . . .19 Safety information for replacing CRUs . . . . . .v Replacing an adapter . . . . . . . . . . .20 Safety information for replacing FRUs . . . . . .v Replacing the hard disk drive . . . . . . . .21 Additional information resources . . . . . . .vi Replacing an optical drive . . . . . . . . .23 Tools required . . . . . . . . . . . . .vi Replaci

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iv Hardware Replacement Guide

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Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as trained service personnel who are replacing Field Replaceable Units (FRUs). In this guide, CRUs and FRUs will often be referred to as parts. Note: Trained service personnel should refer to the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for parts ordering information. This guide does not include procedures for all parts. It is expected that cables, switches, and certain mechanic

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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 the following information: v CRU removal and installation information 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/think/support. Tools requir

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Chapter 1. Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 5. Locating components The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer. 1 Microprocessor fan and heat 4 PCI adapter connectors sink 2 Memory modules (2) 5 System fan 3 PCI adapter card 6 Power supply © Lenovo 2005.

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Locating connectors on the front of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the computer. 1 USB connector 3 Headphone connector 2 USB connector 4 Microphone connector 2 Hardware Replacement Guide

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Locating connectors on the rear of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer. 1 Power supply diagnostics LEDs 9 USB connectors (2) 2 Voltage selection switch 10 Ethernet connector 3 Power connector 11 USB connectors (2) 4 Standard mouse connector 12 Microphone connector 5 Standard keyboard connector 13 Audio line out connector 6 Serial connector 14 Audio line in connector 7 Parallel connector 

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Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices. The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board. 1 Microprocessor 11 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 2 Microprocessor fan connector 12 SATA IDE connectors (2) 3 Memory connector 1 13 Front panel USB connector 4 Memory connector 2

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Chapter 2. Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo. Removing the computer cover Important Turn off the com

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5. Remove the two screws on the right side cover, slide the cover to the rear, and remove. 6 Hardware Replacement Guide

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Removing and replacing the front bezel To remove and replace the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 5. 2. Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs inside the chassis and push the bezel outward as shown. 3. To reinstall the bezel, align the plastic tabs on the bottom of the bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis, then snap it into position at the bottom and top of the chassis. 4. Go to “Completi

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Replacing the power supply Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. To replace the power supply: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 5.

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Replacing the system board assembly Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for the computer. To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM, go to the Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. To replace the system board assembly: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the compute

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8. Remove the heat sink 1 from the system board by removing the four screws. Then, carefully lift up the heat sink off the mounting brackets. Place the heat sink on its side on a clean, flat surface so the thermal material on the bottom of the heat sink does not touch the surface and become contaminated. 9. Release the lever 3 holding the microprocessor 2 and pivot the microprocessor retainer 1 until it is open. 10 Hardware Replacement Guide

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10. Using the vacuum pen1, remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the socket. Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor. If you must touch the microprocessor, touch only the sides. Notes: a. Note the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the new system board. b. Do not drop anything onto the microprocess

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11. On the new system board, release and pivot the locking lever, then pivot the microprocessor retainer until it is open. Note: There will be a black plastic cover on the retainer to protect the microprocessor socket. As you close the microprocessor retainer, remove the black plastic cover. Place the black plastic cover on the microprocessor retainer of the defective system board. 12. Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs


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