Lenovo 5055, 5063, 5065 Replacing the rear fan assembly, Removing the front audio and USB assembly

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Figure 29. Removing the front audio and USB assembly

6.Route the cables of the new front audio and USB assembly through the hole in the chassis.

7.Position the new front audio and USB assembly to the chassis so that the screw hole in the new front audio and USB assembly is aligned with the corresponding hole in the chassis.

8.Install the screw to secure the new front audio and USB assembly in place.

9.Connect the new front audio and USB assembly cables to the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 9.

10.Reinstall the front bezel. See “Removing and reinstalling the front bezel” on page 15.

What to do next:

•To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.

•To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37.

Replacing the rear fan assembly

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 replace the rear fan assembly.

To replace the rear fan assembly, 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.Locate the rear fan assembly. See “Locating components” on page 9.

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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 ConnectivityPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsSecurity features 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 the computer coverRemoving the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezelReinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving the screw that secures the PCI card latch Removing the PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleOpening the retaining clips of the memory slot Replacing the batteryInstall the new battery Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the power supply assembly screws Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Accessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata optical driveRemoving the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata hard disk drive Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard Replacing the rear fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsReinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacementIntegrated cable lock Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresPadlock Password protectionErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos ThinkCentre User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using 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 Creating a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems Installing or reinstalling device driversStarting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPower-on password Password considerationsAdministrator password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordViewing or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Non-optical mouse Cleaning the mouseOptical 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 WelcomeCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexConsiderations Set Power-On Password ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22689

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