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Lenovo 2697 Front connector, control, and indicator locations, Optical drive eject/close button

Models: 2697 2756D7U

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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 9 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 2.0 connector (USB port 1)

Headphone connector

Microphone connector

USB 2.0 connector (USB port 2)

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Lenovo 2697, 2756D7U manual Front connector, control, and indicator locations, Optical drive eject/close button

Contents

ThinkCentre User Guide Third Edition May Copyright Lenovo Important safety information ContentsChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 5. Installing or replacingChapter 6. Recovery information Appendix A. Notices 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 adaptersPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety informationCleaning and maintenance Power supply statementLaser compliance statement DANGERx ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 1. Product overview FeaturesMicroprocessor MemorySystem management features Power supply Input/Output I/O featuresSecurity features ExpansionPreinstalled operating system Preinstalled software programsSpecifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Product RecoveryLenovo Welcome Fingerprint SoftwareThinkVantage Power Manager ThinkVantage Password ManagerThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage System UpdateAdobe Reader Lenovo Solution CenterAntivirus software LocationsHard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator Power switch Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locationsUSB 2.0 connector USB port Headphone connector Microphone connector USB 2.0 connector USB portFigure 2. Rear connector locations Locating connectors on the rear of your computerConnector DescriptionDescription ConnectorLocating parts on the system board Locating componentsNote Your computer comes with one of the following system boards Figure 3. Component locationsFigure 4. System board part locations 1 4-pin microprocessor power connector 2 Microprocessor14 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 5. System board part locationsLocating internal drives Machine type and model label The following is a sample of the machine type and model labelFigure 7. Machine type and model label Frequently asked questions Chapter 2. Using your computerUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing a fingerprint reader Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audioSetting the volume from Control Panel Setting the volume from the desktopUsing CDs and DVDs About your computer audioPlaying a CD or DVD Handling and storing CD and DVD mediaRecording a CD or DVD 1. Click Start All Programs Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo EditionFor detailed information about using the Corel DVD MovieFactory program, see the help system for the program 22 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 3. You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Registering your computerMoving your computer to another country or region For power cord information and part numbers, go to Replacement power cordsChapter 4. Security Security featuresFigure 8. Installing a padlock Locking the computer coverAttaching a cable lock BIOS passwords Using passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Figure 10. Integrated cable lockConfiguring the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses32 ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardWhat to do next 36 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 13. Opening the PCI card latchas shown to Installing or replacing a memory module Figure 15. Installing a PCI cardWhat to do next Figure 16. Removing a memory module Figure 18. Installing a memory module Installing or replacing the optical driveWhat to do next Figure 17. Opening the retaining clipsFigure 20. Installing the optical drive retainer Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardwareFigure 19. Removing the optical drive Figure 21. Installing the optical drive Installing or replacing the card readerFigure 22. Connecting the optical drive What to do nextInstalling the card reader Figure 24. Installing the card reader retainerFigure 23. Removing the card reader retainer Figure 25. Installing the card reader Figure 26. Removing the card reader cover44 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 28. Installing the card reader retainer Replacing the card readerWhat to do next Figure 27. Removing the card readerFigure 29. Installing the card reader Replacing the batteryFigure 30. Removing the old battery Replacing the power supply assemblyFigure 31. Installing a new battery What to do next48 ThinkCentre User Guide Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 32. Removing the screws for the power supply assemblyWhat to do next 50 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 33. Removing the heat sink and fan assemblyWhat to do next Replacing the microprocessorFigure 34. Accessing the microprocessor to access the microprocessor6. Lift the small handle and open the retainer14. Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board Installing the solid state drive What to do next54 ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state drive Installing the mSATA solid state driveWhat to do next 56 ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the mSATA solid state drive Figure 41. Installing the mSATA solid state driveWhat to do next 58 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 42. Removing the mSATA solid state drive storage converterFigure 44. Removing the mSATA solid state drive Figure 47. Installing the mSATA solid state drive What to do next60 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 48. Removing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the primary hard disk driveFigure 50. Installing the primary hard disk drive Figure 49. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracketWhat to do next 62 ThinkCentre User GuideFigure 51. Removing the secondary hard disk drive Replacing the secondary hard disk driveFigure 53. Installing the secondary hard disk drive Figure 52. Installing the hard disk drive into the bracketWhat to do next 64 ThinkCentre User GuideFigure 54. Removing the front fan assembly Replacing the front fan assemblyReplacing the rear fan assembly Figure 55. Installing the front fan assemblyWhat to do next Figure 56. Removing the rear fan assembly Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Figure 57. Installing the rear fan assemblyWhat to do next What to do next Replacing the internal speaker70 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 59. Removing the old internal speakerReplacing the thermal sensor Figure 60. Installing a new internal speakerWhat to do next Figure 61. Removing the thermal sensor 7. Pull the entire thermal sensor out of the chassisReplacing the cover presence switch Figure 62. Installing the new thermal sensorWhat to do next 74 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 63. Removing the cover presence switchReplacing the WiFi units Removing the WiFi adapter cardWhat to do next 76 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 65. Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable4. At the rear of the computer, press the release button to open the PCI card latchFigure 66. Opening the PCI card latch Removing the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units 80 ThinkCentre User Guide Figure 71. Installing the WiFi card moduleFigure 73. Installing the WiFi adapter card Figure 72. Installing the WiFi antenna cablesInstalling the rear WiFi antenna Installing or removing the rear WiFi antennaRemoving the rear WiFi antenna What to do nextInstalling or removing the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antennaWhat to do next 6. Connect the front antenna cable to the WiFi card module Figure 77. Installing the front WiFi antennaFigure 76. Peeling off the paper that protects the sticker Replacing the keyboard or mouse Removing the front WiFi antennaWhat to do next What to do nextCompleting the parts replacement Figure 79. Connecting the USB keyboard or mouseWhat to do next Obtaining device drivers 88 ThinkCentre User Guide Chapter 6. Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming 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 92 ThinkCentre User GuideReinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling device drivers Reinstalling software programsSolving recovery problems 94 ThinkCentre User GuideChapter 6. Recovery information 96 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 sequenceICE thermal alert ICE performance modeBetter Acoustic Performance default setting Disabled102 ThinkCentre User Guide Exiting the Setup Utility programUsing system programs Updating flashing the BIOS from a discChapter 8. Updating system programs Updating flashing the BIOS from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure2. Click Download Drivers & Software 3. Click Use Quick Path Keeping your computer current Chapter 9. Preventing problemsGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating systemBasics Using System UpdateCleaning and maintenance 2. Double-click Update and DriversComputer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouseGood maintenance practices Moving your computerCleaning a glass-screen surface Basic troubleshooting Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnosticsTroubleshooting procedure Troubleshooting110 ThinkCentre User Guide No audio in Windows Audio problemsCD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems A CD or DVD does not workBlack 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 The mouse or pointing device does not workThe wireless keyboard does not work Monitor problemsThe pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse The fingerprint reader does not workThe image appears to be flickering Wrong characters appear on the screenEthernet problems Networking problemsThe image is discolored Your computer cannot connect to the networkThe Wake on LAN feature is not working 1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and SoundThe adapter stops working for no apparent reason A wireless WAN problem A wireless LAN problemBluetooth problems Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphoneOption problems An option that was just installed does not workAn option that previously worked does not work now Insufficient free hard disk drive space Performance and lockup problemsExcessive number of fragmented files 3. Click Disk CleanupSerial port problems Printer problemsInsufficient memory 2. Click Start ComputerSoftware problems When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct orderSoftware does not work as expected Lenovo Solution Center USB problems126 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 services130 ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix A. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Export classification notice Appendix B. Regulatory informationElectronic emissions notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityDeutschland German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU HinweisLenovo product service information for Taiwan Additional regulatory informationJapanese VCCI Class B statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan136 ThinkCentre User Guide Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC Appendix C. WEEE and recycling informationRecycling information EU OnlyRecycling 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 Union140 ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix D. Ek Bilgiler 9. Bağlantı ve montaja ilişkin bilgiler Garanti Hizmetinin Alınabileceği Merkezler Appendix E. Servis istasyonlari144 ThinkCentre User Guide Appendix E. Servis istasyonlari 146 ThinkCentre User Guide Posta Kodu 148 ThinkCentre User Guide Adresi Kızılay İşhanı, Kat1-2 Şanlıurfa ŞANLIURFATelefon 414 215 05 Faks no 414 212 22 TRABZON Adresi Kahramanmaraş Cad. İpekyolu İş Merk. Kat4 No 7 Trabzon150 ThinkCentre User Guide Index workspace, Rescue and Recovery passwordsinternal drives softwareflashing the BIOS 154 ThinkCentre User Guide