Lenovo ThinkCentre 7098 User Manual

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Chapter 2. Overview This guide provides information about replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). This guide does not include proc

Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until the defective part has been

Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls, and components of the computer. Locating

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the location of connectors on the rear of your computer. Some conn

Connector Description USB connectors Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a USB k

Locating components To open the computer cover, see “Opening the cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the location of the various com

Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. 1 CD in connector 12 Front

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Chapter 3. Installing options and replacing hardware This chapter provides an introduction to the features and options that are avai

Installing internal options Important Read “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 4 before opening the computer cover.Opening the

Accessing system board components and drives To access system board components and the drives: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Op

Installing adapter cards This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing PCI adapters. Your computer has

4. Install the adapter card into the appropriate connector in the adapter card connector on the system board. Note: The white con

Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v An optical drive in bay 1 (some models) v

Installing a drive in bay 2 To install an optical drive in bay 2: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page

5. Slide the drive into the bay until it locks in position. See Figure 10. 6. Pivot the drive-bay assembly upward to gain ac

3. Locate one of the extra five-wire power connectors and connect it to the drive. See Figure 11. What to do next: v To wor

4. Remove the metal shield from the diskette drive bay by using a flat-blade screwdriver to gently pry it loose. 5. Remove the

5. Reinstall the PCI-riser assembly if removed. 6. Lower the drive-bay assembly and reconnect any cables that were disconnected.

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Replacing the battery Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features,

Replacing the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety i

6. Disconnect the power supply cables 1and 2 from the system-board connectors and from all drives. See Figure 18. 7. Remove

11. Check the position of the voltage-selection switch on the rear of the computer. Use a ballpoint pen to slide the switch, if

3. Remove the heat sink from the system board by pivoting the lever 1 securing the heat sink until it is fully in the up p

Replacing a hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety informati

4. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. Figure 23. Removing the hard disk drive 28 Thi

5. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the bracket. 6. Install the new drive, flex the bracket, an

2. Pivot the drive-bay-assembly upward to gain access to the optical drive. See Figure 25. 3. Disconnect the signal and power c

7. Slide the optical-drive 2 to the locked position. 8. Connect the signal and power cables to the rear of the optical driv

Note Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the Safety and Warranty Guide for t

3. Press the diskette-drive lock 1. 4. Slide the diskette drive up and out of the drive bay assembly. See Figure 28. 5.

2. Pivot the drive-bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board. 3. Locate the memory connectors. See “Identifying

5. Position the replacement memory module over the memory connector. Make sure the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctl

2. Rotate the adapter card retainer 1 to the open position to remove a failing adapter card or to add an adapter card. See

2. Pivot the drive-bay assembly upward to gain access to the fan assembly. See Figure 32. 3. Disconnect the fan-assembly cables

Replacing the keyboard Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety information” in

3. Locate the connector for the mouse. See Figure 34 and “Locating controls and connectors on the front of your computer” on pa

Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement After replacing the parts, you need to close the cover and reconnect cables, including t

7. If you are replacing the system board or microprocessor, you must update (flash) the BIOS. See “Updating (flashing) BIOS from

Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM Important Start the Setup Utility program to view your system information. See

Contents Figures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Chapter 1. Important safety information 1 Chapter 2. Overview . . . . .

video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the diskette from the diskette drive. 12.

Chapter 5. Security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthorized access to your computer, several security lock options a

Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utility program to set a password. When you

Appendix. Notices Lenovo may not offer the products, services, or features discussed in this document in all countries. Consult your

vary significantly. Some measurements may have been made on development-level systems and there is no guarantee that these measuremen

Index Aadapterconnectors 14 installing 14 audio line-in connector 7 audio line-out connector 7 Bbattery, replacing 22 bay 2 drive, instal

recoveryboot block 41 replacingbattery 22 hard drive 27 heat sink 25 resources, information 3 riser card 14 Ssafety information 1 securit

Part Number: 45C6493 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 45C6493

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Figures 1. Controls and connectors . . . . . . . . .5 2. Connector locations . . . . . . . . . .6 3. Component loc

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Chapter 1. Important safety information CAUTION: Before using this manual, it is important that you read and understand all the rela