Lenovo ThinkCentre A60 User Manual

Hard ware Replacement Gui de Types 6490, 8700, 8701, 8705 Types 8717, 8973, 8975, 8979 Types 8983, 8985, 8991, 8995 Types 9265, 92

Locating connectors on the front of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the co

Locating connectors on the rear of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the comp

Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in yo

The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 12

The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models). 1 Microprocessor and heat sink 12

Chapter 2. Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety

6. Press the cover-release button on the side of the cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to and remove. 8 Hardw

Removing and replacing the front bezel To remove and replace the front bezel: 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the com

Replacing the power supply Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety in

Replacing the heat sink assembly Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important saf

a. Pivot the handle 1 to release the heat sink clamp and then disengage the clamp from the plastic retention bracket. b.

7. Use the thermal grease syringe to place five drops of grease on the top of the microprocessor. Each drop of grease should b

a. Position the heat sink on the microprocessor socket and then position the clamp on the plastic retention bracket. Pivot the h

Replacing a memory module Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety inf

Replacing an adapter Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety informati

3. Install the new adapter into the same adapter connector. 4. Ensure the adapter is fully seated into the adapter connecto

Important When you receive a new hard disk drive, you will also receive a set of Product Recovery discs. The Product Recovery disc

7. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align the pins 1through 4 on the bracket

9. Align the drive cage pivot pin with the slot 1 in the upper drive cage and slide the hard disk drive cage into the chas

Replacing an optical drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety in

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Replacing the diskette drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety

6. Slide the new diskette drive into the drive bay until it snaps into position. 7. Connect the power and signal cables to t

4. Pull the system fan assembly out of chassis. 5. Install the new system fan assembly by aligning the rubber mounts of t

7. Connect the system fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board. 8. Go to “Completing the installation

3. Locate the connector for the mouse. See “Locating connectors on the front of the computer” on page 2 and “Locating connectors

3. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guides on the bottom of the computer cover engage the rails. Th

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

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

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Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Safety information . . . . . . . . . . . .v Additional information resou

iv Hardware Replacement Guide

Overview This guide is intended for use by customers who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs). Note: Use only parts provid

Additional information resources If you have Internet access, the most up-to-date information for your computer is available from the

Chapter 1. Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the compute