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Lenovo 1992, 1993, 1995, 1986 Removing the optical drive, Installing the optical drive retainer

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•If you are replacing an optical drive, disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the rear of the optical drive, press the blue release button, and then slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer.

Figure 17. Removing the optical drive

5. Install the optical drive retainer on the side of the new optical drive.

Figure 18. Installing the optical drive retainer

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Lenovo 1992, 1993, 1995, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1994, 1982, 1983 Removing the optical drive, Installing the optical drive retainer

Contents

ThinkCentre User Guide Third Edition June Copyright Lenovo 2011 Important safety information ContentsChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 5. Installing or replacingChapter 7. Using the Setup Utility Chapter 6. Recovery informationChapter 9. Preventing problems Chapter 10. Troubleshooting andAppendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationIndex iv ThinkCentre User Guide Service and upgrades Important safety informationStatic electricity prevention Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayExtension cords and related devices Power cords and power adaptersExternal devices Plugs and outletsHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationCleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement DANGERx ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 1. Product overview FeaturesMicroprocessor MemoryInput/Output I/O features System management featuresConnectivity Security features Power supplyPreinstalled software programs Preinstalled operating systemSoftware overview SpecificationsSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Lenovo Solution CenterLenovo Welcome Fingerprint SoftwareThinkVantage Password Manager Product RecoveryThinkVantage Power Manager ThinkVantage Rescue and RecoveryAdobe Reader ThinkVantage System UpdateAntivirus software LocationsHard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator Power switch Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locationsUSB connector USB port Headphone connector Microphone connector USB connector USB portFigure 2. Rear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerDescription ConnectorFigure 3. Component locations Locating componentsFigure 4. System board part locations Locating parts on the system boardBay 3 - Card reader drive bay Locating internal drivesBay 4 - Secondary SATA hard disk drive bay The following is a sample of the machine type and model label Machine type and model labelFigure 6. Machine type and model label Machine Type Model NumberFrequently asked questions Chapter 2. Using your computerUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing the wheel mouse Using a fingerprint readerAdjusting audio About your computer audioSetting the volume from Control Panel Setting the volume from the desktopUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbarRecording a CD or DVD Playing a CD or DVD1. Click Start All Programs Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition Chapter 3. You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace ComfortAir circulation Glare and lightingElectrical outlets and cable lengths Replacement power cords Voltage-selection switchRegister your computer with Lenovo Moving your computer to another country or region22 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 4. Security Security featuresFigure 7. Installing a padlock Locking the computer coverBIOS passwords Using passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Figure 8. Integrated cable lockConfiguring the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesChapter 4. Security 28 ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Installing or replacing a PCI card Removing and reinstalling the front bezelWhat to do next 32 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 11. Opening the PCI card latchas shown to Figure 13. Installing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory moduleWhat to do next Figure 15. Opening the retaining clips Figure 14. Removing a memory moduleFigure 16. Installing a memory module Installing or replacing the optical driveWhat to do next Figure 17. Removing the optical drive Figure 18. Installing the optical drive retainerFigure 19. Installing the optical drive Installing or replacing the card readerFigure 20. Connecting the optical drive What to do nextFigure 22. Installing the card reader retainer Installing the card readerFigure 21. Removing the card reader retainer Figure 24. Removing the card reader cover Figure 23. Installing the card reader40 ThinkCentre User Guide What to do next Replacing the card readerFigure 25. Removing the card reader Figure 26. Installing the card reader retainer Replacing the batteryFigure 27. Installing the card reader What to do nextFigure 29. Installing a new battery Figure 28. Removing the old batteryWhat to do next Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts away Replacing the power supply assembly44 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 30. Removing the screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyWhat to do next 46 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 31. Removing the heat sink and fan assemblyFigure 32. Reinstalling the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessorWhat to do next 6. Lift the small handle What to do next Replacing the primary hard disk drive5. Press the blue release tab then pivot it outward Figure 37. Installing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the secondary hard disk driveWhat to do next Figure 38. Removing the secondary hard disk drive Figure 39. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket52 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 40. Installing the secondary hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assemblyWhat to do next 54 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 41. Removing the front fan assemblyFigure 42. Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fanWhat to do next Note The new rear fan will have four new rubber mounts attached Figure 44. Installing the rear fan Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyWhat to do next What to do next Replacing the internal speaker58 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 46. Removing the old internal speaker Figure 47. Installing a new internal speaker Replacing the keyboard or mouseWhat to do next Figure 48. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacementWhat to do next Obtaining device drivers Creating and using recovery media Chapter 6. Recovery informationCreating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operation3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Chapter 6. Recovery informationUsing a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium 66 ThinkCentre User GuideReinstalling preinstalled applications Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device driversReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling software programsSolving recovery problems 68 ThinkCentre User GuideChapter 6. Recovery information 70 ThinkCentre User Guide Starting the Setup Utility program Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPower-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk PasswordEnabling or disabling a device Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOSUSB Setup SATA ControllerSelecting a startup device Enabling ErP compliance modeSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequenceExiting the Setup Utility program 76 ThinkCentre User Guide Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc Using system programsChapter 8. Updating system programs Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating systemb. Click Downloads and drivers Keeping your computer current Chapter 9. Preventing problemsGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating system2. Double-click Update and Drivers Using System UpdateBasics 1. Click Start Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsCleaning a flat-panel monitor surface Cleaning your computerComputer KeyboardCleaning a glass-screen surface Good maintenance practicesMoving your computer Basic troubleshooting Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure84 ThinkCentre User Guide No audio in Windows Audio problemsSound comes from one external speaker only CD problemsNo audio in DOS applications or games A CD or DVD does not work DVD problemsBlack screen instead of DVD video No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD movie will not playPlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found messageKeyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Intermittent problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe wireless keyboard does not work Monitor problemsThe mouse or pointing device does not work The pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouseThe image appears to be flickering Wrong characters appear on the screenEthernet problems Networking problemsThe image is discolored Your computer cannot connect to the network The Wake on LAN feature is not workingThe adapter stops working for no apparent reason 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundA wireless WAN problem A wireless LAN problemBluetooth problems 94 ThinkCentre User GuideAn option that was just installed does not work Option problemsSound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone An option that previously worked does not work now3. Click Disk Cleanup Performance and lockup problems3. Click Turn Windows features on or off Insufficient free hard disk drive space3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system files Printer problems6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up button Excessive number of fragmented filesSoftware problems Serial port problemsWhen using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct order Software does not work as expectedDiagnostic programs USB problemsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Lenovo Solution CenterRunning the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc Creating a diagnostic discPC-Doctor for DOS 102 ThinkCentre User Guide Safety and Warranty Chapter 11. Getting information, help, and serviceInformation resources Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsUsing the documentation and diagnostic program Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web sitePurchasing additional services Using other services106 ThinkCentre User Guide Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building One Appendix A. NoticesMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationTelevision output notice Electronic emissions noticesGerman Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU Hinweis Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statementDeutschland Additional regulatory information Lenovo product service information for TaiwanKorea Class B compliance statement Japanese VCCI Class B statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan112 ThinkCentre User Guide Important WEEE Information Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationRecycling information Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for TaiwanDeclarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de UsoAppendix C. WEEE and recycling information Battery recycling information for the European Union116 ThinkCentre User Guide China RoHS Turkish RoHS Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHSUkraine RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling Rules India RoHSIndex Page Page 122 ThinkCentre User Guide Page Part Number 0B07068 Printed in 1P P/N 0B07068 1P0B07068