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Lenovo 1993 Front connector, control, and indicator locations, Optical drive eject/close button

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Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer

Figure 1 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 8 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer.

Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations

Hard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator

Power switch

Optical drive eject/close button

USB connector (USB port 1)

Headphone connector

Microphone connector

USB connector (USB port 2)

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Contents

ThinkCentre User Guide Third Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2011 Contents Important safety informationChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 5. Installing or replacingChapter 6. Recovery information Chapter 7. Using the Setup UtilityChapter 9. Preventing problems Chapter 10. Troubleshooting andIndex Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationAppendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS iv ThinkCentre User Guide Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devicesHeat and product ventilation Plugs and outletsExternal devices Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement DANGERx ThinkCentre User Guide Features Chapter 1. Product overviewMicroprocessor MemoryConnectivity System management featuresInput/Output I/O features Power supply Security featuresPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemSoftware provided by Lenovo SpecificationsSoftware overview Lenovo Solution Center Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsLenovo Welcome Fingerprint SoftwareProduct Recovery ThinkVantage Password ManagerThinkVantage Power Manager ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryThinkVantage System Update Adobe ReaderAntivirus software LocationsFigure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations Hard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator Power switchUSB connector USB port Headphone connector Microphone connector USB connector USB portLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2. Rear connector locationsConnector DescriptionLocating components Figure 3. Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Figure 4. System board part locationsBay 4 - Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay Locating internal drivesBay 3 - Card reader drive bay Machine type and model label The following is a sample of the machine type and model labelFigure 6. Machine type and model label Machine Type Model NumberChapter 2. Using your computer Frequently asked questionsUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing a fingerprint reader Using the wheel mouseAdjusting audio About your computer audioSetting the volume from the desktop Setting the volume from Control PanelUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbar1. Click Start All Programs Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Accessibility and comfort Chapter 3. You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortElectrical outlets and cable lengths Glare and lightingAir circulation Voltage-selection switch Replacement power cordsRegister your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or region22 ThinkCentre User Guide Security features Chapter 4. SecurityLocking the computer cover Figure 7. Installing a padlockUsing passwords BIOS passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Figure 8. Integrated cable lockWindows passwords Configuring the fingerprint readerUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesChapter 4. Security 28 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover What to do next Removing and reinstalling the front bezelInstalling or replacing a PCI card Figure 11. Opening the PCI card latch 32 ThinkCentre User Guideas shown to What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleFigure 13. Installing a PCI card Figure 14. Removing a memory module Figure 15. Opening the retaining clipsWhat to do next Installing or replacing the optical driveFigure 16. Installing a memory module Figure 18. Installing the optical drive retainer Figure 17. Removing the optical driveInstalling or replacing the card reader Figure 19. Installing the optical driveFigure 20. Connecting the optical drive What to do nextFigure 21. Removing the card reader retainer Installing the card readerFigure 22. Installing the card reader retainer 40 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 23. Installing the card readerFigure 24. Removing the card reader cover Figure 25. Removing the card reader Replacing the card readerWhat to do next Replacing the battery Figure 26. Installing the card reader retainerFigure 27. Installing the card reader What to do nextWhat to do next Figure 28. Removing the old batteryFigure 29. Installing a new battery 44 ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the power supply assemblyHazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away What to do next Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyFigure 30. Removing the screws for the power supply assembly Figure 31. Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 46 ThinkCentre User GuideWhat to do next Replacing the microprocessorFigure 32. Reinstalling the heat sink and fan assembly 6. Lift the small handle Replacing the primary hard disk drive What to do next5. Press the blue release tab then pivot it outward What to do next Replacing the secondary hard disk driveFigure 37. Installing the primary hard disk drive 52 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 39. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracketFigure 38. Removing the secondary hard disk drive What to do next Replacing the front fan assemblyFigure 40. Installing the secondary hard disk drive Figure 41. Removing the front fan assembly 54 ThinkCentre User GuideWhat to do next Replacing the rear fanFigure 42. Installing the front fan assembly Note The new rear fan will have four new rubber mounts attached What to do next Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyFigure 44. Installing the rear fan 58 ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the internal speakerWhat to do next Figure 46. Removing the old internal speaker What to do next Replacing the keyboard or mouseFigure 47. Installing a new internal speaker What to do next Completing the parts replacementFigure 48. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse Obtaining device drivers Creating recovery media Chapter 6. Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing a backup operation Using recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Chapter 6. Recovery informationCreating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium 66 ThinkCentre User GuideReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems 68 ThinkCentre User GuideChapter 6. Recovery information 70 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Power-On PasswordAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS Enabling or disabling a deviceUSB Setup SATA ControllerEnabling ErP compliance mode Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceExiting the Setup Utility program 76 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 8. Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the BIOS from a disc b. Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating systemRecovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Chapter 9. Preventing problems Keeping your computer currentGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating systemUsing System Update 2. Double-click Update and DriversBasics 1. Click Start Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsCleaning your computer Cleaning a flat-panel monitor surfaceComputer KeyboardMoving your computer Good maintenance practicesCleaning a glass-screen surface Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshooting84 ThinkCentre User Guide Troubleshooting procedureTroubleshooting Audio problems No audio in WindowsNo audio in DOS applications or games CD problemsSound comes from one external speaker only Black screen instead of DVD video DVD problemsA CD or DVD does not work DVD movie will not play No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD moviePlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found messageIntermittent problems Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundMonitor problems The wireless keyboard does not workThe mouse or pointing device does not work The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouseWrong characters appear on the screen The image appears to be flickeringThe image is discolored Networking problemsEthernet problems The Wake on LAN feature is not working Your computer cannot connect to the networkThe adapter stops working for no apparent reason 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundA wireless LAN problem A wireless WAN problemBluetooth problems 94 ThinkCentre User GuideOption problems An option that was just installed does not workSound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone An option that previously worked does not work nowPerformance and lockup problems 3. Click Disk Cleanup3. Click Turn Windows features on or off Insufficient free hard disk drive spacePrinter problems 3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system files6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button Excessive number of fragmented filesSerial port problems Software problemsWhen using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order Software does not work as expectedUSB problems Diagnostic programsLenovo Solution Center Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolboxPC-Doctor for DOS Creating a diagnostic discRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc 102 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and service Safety and WarrantyInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsHelp and service Using the documentation and diagnostic programCalling for service Lenovo Support Web siteUsing other services Purchasing additional services106 ThinkCentre User Guide Morrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Appendix A. NoticesLenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeTelevision output notice Electronic emissions noticesDeutschland Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementGerman Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Lenovo product service information for Taiwan Additional regulatory informationKorea Class B compliance statement Japanese VCCI Class B statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan112 ThinkCentre User Guide Recycling information Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationImportant WEEE Information Battery recycling information for Taiwan Recycling information for BrazilDeclarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoBattery recycling information for the European Union Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information116 ThinkCentre User Guide Ukraine RoHS Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling RulesIndex Page Page 122 ThinkCentre User Guide Page 1P0B07068 Part Number 0B07068 Printed in 1P P/N 0B07068