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Lenovo M73 manual Installing the WiFi card module, Connecting the WiFi antenna cables

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1.Insert the WiFi card module into the mini PCI Express slot, and then install the two screws to secure the WiFi card module to the WiFi adapter card.

Figure 56. Installing the WiFi card module

2. Connect the front antenna cable and rear antenna cable to the WiFi card module.

Figure 57. Connecting the WiFi antenna cables

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ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Machine Types 10B4, 10B5, 10B6, and 10B7Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Important safety informationChapter 2. Using your computer Chapter 5. Installing or replacingChapter 6. Recovery information Appendix A. Notices iv ThinkCentre M73 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 devicesPlugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Modem safety information Operating environmentPower supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement DANGERx ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Features Chapter 1. Product overviewMicroprocessor MemorySystem management features ConnectivityInput/Output I/O features Power supplySecurity features Preinstalled software programsPreinstalled operating system Specifications Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs from the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Accessing Lenovo programs from Control PanelTable 1. Programs in the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program Table 2. Programs in Control PanelAn introduction to Lenovo programs Communications UtilityFingerprint Software Lenovo Settings Lenovo Solution CenterPassword Manager Power ManagerLocations System UpdateView Management Utility Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2. Rear connector locationsConnector DescriptionConnector DescriptionLocating components Figure 3. Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Figure 4. System board part locationsLocating internal drives Figure 5. Drive bay locationsMachine type and model label The following is a sample of the machine type and model labelFigure 6. Machine type and model label 16 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Chapter 2. Using your computer Frequently asked questionsWhere are my recovery discs? Where can I find help about the Windows operating system?Navigating on Windows Chapter 2. Using your computer Navigating on Windows2. Click Settings 3. Click Control Panel 20 ThinkCentre M73 User GuideUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keysUsing a fingerprint reader Using the wheel mouse Adjusting audioSetting the volume from the desktop About your computer audioSetting the volume from Control Panel Using CDs and DVDs2. In the Sound section, click Adjust system volume In the Taskbar section, click Customize icons on the taskbarHandling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Page 26 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Accessibility and comfort Chapter 3. You and your computerArranging your workspace ComfortGlare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Registering your computerMoving your computer to another country or region Replacement power cords For power cord information and part numbers, go toSecurity features Chapter 4. SecurityLocking the computer cover Figure 7. Installing a padlockUsing passwords BIOS passwordsAttaching a Kensington-style cable lock Figure 8. Kensington-style cable lockWindows passwords Configuring the fingerprint readerUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against virusesChapter 4. Security 36 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Chapter 5. Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving and reinstalling the front bezel Removing the computer coverWhat to do next Accessing the system board components and drives Figure 12. Pivoting the drive bay assembly upwardInstalling or replacing a memory module Figure 13. Lowering the drive bay assemblyFigure 14. Removing a memory module Figure 15. Opening the retaining clips42 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Installing or replacing a PCI Express card Figure 16. Installing a memory moduleWhat to do next as shown to Replacing the battery Figure 18. Installing a PCI Express cardWhat to do next Replacing the hard disk drive Figure 19. Removing the old batteryFigure 20. Installing a new battery What to do nextFigure 21. Pivoting the drive bay assembly Figure 22. Removing the hard disk driveReplacing the solid-state drive Figure 23. Connecting a SATA hard disk driveFigure 24. Installing the hard disk drive What to do nextReplacing the solid-state drive in the hard disk drive bay Figure 25. Removing the solid-state drive from the storage converter50 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Figure 27. Removing the solid-state drive bracket Figure 28. Removing the solid-state drive from the bracket9. Slide the new solid-state drive into the solid-state drive bracket as shown until the four holes in the drive are aligned with the corresponding holes in the bracket. Then, install the four screws to secure the new solid-state drive to the bracket Installing or replacing the optical drive What to do next7. Slightly press the drive bay assembly clip shown inward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward asFigure 33. Lowering the drive bay assembly Figure 32. Removing the optical drive screwsFigure 35. Installing a new optical drive 8. Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computerFigure 34. Removing the optical drive Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 36. Installing the optical driveFigure 37. Connecting a SATA optical drive What to do nextFigure 38. Removing the heat sink fan duct a. Partially remove screw b. Partially remove screw Replacing the power supply assembly Figure 40. Installing the heat sink fan ductWhat to do next Hazardous moving parts. Keep fingers and other body parts awayFigure 41. Removing the heat sink fan duct 60 ThinkCentre M73 User GuideFigure 42. Removing the power supply assembly Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo Replacing the microprocessor Figure 44. Installing the heat sink fan ductWhat to do next Figure 45. Accessing the microprocessor Figure 46. Removing the microprocessor64 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Figure 47. Installing the microprocessorWhat to do next Replacing the system fan assembly Figure 48. Removing the front audio and USB assemblyWhat to do next Figure 49. Removing the system fan assembly Replacing the WiFi units Figure 50. Installing the system fan assemblyWhat to do next Removing the WiFi adapter card Figure 51. Disconnecting the Bluetooth cableRemoving the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units Figure 56. Installing the WiFi card module Figure 57. Connecting the WiFi antenna cables72 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna Installing the rear WiFi antennaWhat to do next Removing the rear WiFi antenna Figure 59. Installing the rear WiFi antennaFigure 60. Removing the rear WiFi antenna What to do nextInstalling or removing the front WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antennaRemoving the front WiFi antenna Figure 62. Installing the front WiFi antennaWhat to do next Replacing the keyboard Figure 63. Removing the front WiFi antennaWhat to do next Replacing the mouse Figure 64. Keyboard connectorsFigure 65. Mouse connectors What to do nextCompleting the parts replacement Figure 66. Reinstalling the computer coverObtaining device drivers 80 ThinkCentre M73 User GuideChapter 6. Recovery information Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating systemCreating and using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Creating recovery mediaUsing recovery media Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operation3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems 86 ThinkCentre M73 User GuideResetting your computer to the factory default settings Using the advanced startup optionsRefreshing your computer 88 ThinkCentre M73 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 sequenceICE performance mode ICE thermal alertBetter Acoustic Performance default setting DisabledExiting from the Setup Utility program 94 ThinkCentre M73 User GuideUsing 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 Chapter 9. Preventing problems Keeping your computer currentGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating systemUsing System Update BasicsCleaning and maintenance “Basics” on page “Cleaning your computer” on page “Computer” on pageCleaning your computer ComputerKeyboard Optical mouseGood maintenance practices Moving your computerCleaning a glass-screen surface Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingTroubleshooting procedure Troubleshooting102 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Audio problems No audio in WindowsCD 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 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 SoundThe wireless keyboard does not work The mouse or pointing device does not workThe pointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse The fingerprint reader does not workMonitor problems Wrong characters appear on the screenNetworking problems The image appears to be flickeringThe image is discolored Ethernet problems Your computer cannot connect to the network1. Click Start Control Panel 2. Click Hardware and Sound 2. Click Hardware and SoundA wireless LAN problem The Wake on LAN feature is not workingThe adapter stops working for no apparent reason Option problems A wireless WAN problemBluetooth problem An option that was just installed does not workPerformance and lockup problems Insufficient free hard disk drive space3. Click Disk Cleanup 1. Click Start ComputerExcessive number of fragmented files 2. Click Programs 3. Click Turn Windows features on or off3. Click Disk Cleanup 4. Click Clean up system files 6. In the Programs and Features area, click the Clean up buttonPrinter problems Serial port problemsInsufficient memory Software problems When using a sort feature, dates do not sort in the correct orderSoftware does not work as expected USB problems Lenovo Solution Center118 ThinkCentre M73 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 services122 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix A. Notices Lenovo United States, Inc 1009 Think Place - Building OneMorrisville, NC U.S.A Attention Lenovo Director of Licensing Trademarks Appendix B. Regulatory information Export classification noticeTelevision output notice Electronic emissions noticesIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Deutschsprachiger EU HinweisDeutschland Eurasian compliance mark Additional regulatory information Lenovo product service information for TaiwanJapan VCCI Class B compliance statement Keyboard and mouse compliance statement for Taiwan128 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix C. WEEE and recycling information Important WEEE informationRecycling information for Japan Battery recycling information for Taiwan Battery recycling information for the European UnionRecycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no BrasilAppendix C. WEEE and recycling information 132 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix D. Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive RoHS European Union RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E-Waste Management & Handling RulesAppendix E. China Energy Label Copyright Lenovo136 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Appendix F. ENERGY STAR model information 138 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide Index Page flashing the BIOS 142 ThinkCentre M73 User Guide