Lenovo 9489, 9784, 9703, 9358, 9481, 9351, 9438, 7096 Replacing a PCI adapter, Removing the adapter

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Replacing a PCI adapter

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 copies of the Safety and Warranty Guide, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support.

This section provides instructions on how to replace a PCI adapter.

1.Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 9.

2.Open the adapter latch and remove the failing adapter.

Figure 35. Removing the adapter

3.Remove the new adapter from its static-protective package.

4.Install the new adapter into the appropriate connector on the system and close the adapter latch.

Figure 36. Installing the new adapter

5. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 33.

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ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Page ThinkCentre Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Page Contents Iv Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Figures Vi Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Important safety information Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Additional information resources OverviewHandling static-sensitive devices Locations Controls and connectorsShows the location of connectors on the rear of the computer Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector Description Will help you locate the various components in your computer Locating componentsShows the locations of parts on the system board Locating parts on the system boardInstalling external options Installing options and replacing hardwareTools required Removing the coverRemoving the cover Accessing system board components and drivesRemoving the PCI adapter Installing memory Installing internal optionsWhat to do next Installing PCI adaptersOpening the adapter latch Drive specifications Installing internal drivesFollowing illustration shows the locations of the drive bays Installing a drive in bay Connecting drives Installing a diskette drive in bay Battery removal Replacing the batteryRemoving the hard disk drive Replacing the hard disk driveAligning the pins with the holes in the hard disk drive Removing the diskette drive Replacing the diskette driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing an optical drive Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyReplacing the screws to the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the system fan assembly Replacing the system fan assemblyRemoving the memory module Replacing a memory moduleRemoving the adapter Replacing a PCI adapterReplacing a mouse Replacing a keyboardMouse connectors Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Replacing the cover Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Integrated cable lock Security featuresErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Password protectionPadlock Security features Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide Appendix. Notices Trademarks Television output noticePage Part Number 45C6431