Lenovo 5042, 4163, 5046 manual Installing or replacing a PCI card, Lowering the drive bay assembly

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Figure 10. Lowering the drive bay assembly

Installing or replacing a PCI card

Attention:

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:

http://www.lenovo.com/support

This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card.

Your computer has one standard PCI card slot, two PCI Express x1 card slots, and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.

To install or replace a PCI card, do the following:

1.Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer. Then, disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer.

2.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 14.

3.Do one of the following:

•If you are replacing a PCI card, remove the screw that secures the old PCI card and release the old PCI card from the PCI card slot. Then, carefully remove the old PCI card from the chassis, as shown in Figure 11 “Removing the PCI card” on page 18.

Notes:

a.If there are any cables between the PCI card and the system board, note the cable routing and then disconnect the cables.

b.If the PCI card is secured in place by a retaining latch 1 , press the retaining latch to release the PCI card from the latch. Then, grasp the PCI card by the edges and carefully pull it out of the PCI card slot. If necessary, alternate moving each side of the PCI card a small and equal amount until it is completely removed from the slot.

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesInput/Output I/O features System management featuresPower supply Security featuresPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsPreinstalled operating system Software provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Product RecoveryThinkVantage Client Security Solution Password ManagerThinkVantage System Update Power ManagerLocations Fingerprint SoftwareFront connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computerConnector Description Locating parts on the system board Locating componentsSystem board part locations Locating internal drivesDrive bay locations ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelGo to Completing the parts replacement on Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Accessing the system board components and drivesLowering the drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving the PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the memory module Installing the memory module Replacing the batteryRemoving the old battery Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the heat sink fan duct Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Installing the heat sink fan ductAccessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Removing the optical drive screws Replacing the optical driveSlide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Installing a new optical drive Replacing the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata optical driveRemoving the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assemblyRemoving the front fan assembly Replacing the keyboard Installing the front fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsReinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Basic security featuresIntegrated cable lock PadlockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Password protectionInstalling or replacing hardware ThinkCentre User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a recovery operation Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Click the Restore your system from a backup iconCreating and using a rescue medium Installing or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPower-on password Password considerationsAdministrator password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting a startup deviceViewing or changing the startup device sequence Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Recovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemClick Downloads and drivers Updating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS Optical mouse Cleaning the mouseNon-optical mouse Retainer ring Ball Plastic rollers Ball cage Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and warranty Access HelpThinkVantage Productivity Center Lenovo WelcomeUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexKeyboard replacing Lenovo Customer Support Center Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22719

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