Lenovo THINKSTATION S10 User Manual

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Chapter 2. Overview This guide contains 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 section contains 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 connector Used to attach a device that requires a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection, such as a USB ke

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

Identifying parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the location of parts on the system board. 1 COM2 14 Front USB connect

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

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

5. Disengage the cover latch 1, and open the cover. Remove the cover and place it on a flat surface. To replace the cover: 1.

5. Secure the cover using your locking device.Removing the front bezel To remove the front bezel: 1. Remove the cover, see “Ope

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

Figure 7. Accessing the system board 16 ThinkStation Hardware Installation and Replacement Guide

What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to Chapter

The following list describes the types and size of drives that you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 43.0 mm

Installing a drive for bay 1 To install the optical drive for bay 1: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on pa

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

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Installing a diskette drive or card reader in bay 3 To install a diskette drive or card reader in bay 3: 1. Open the computer

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing some lost or forgotten passwords,

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

5. Remove the four screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply. Figure 15. Replacing the power supply ret

6. Depress the power supply latch 1. Slide the power supply assembly toward the front of the computer, remove it from the cha

Replacing an adapter card 1. Turn off the computer and allow the computer to cool for 3-5 minutes. 2. Open the computer cover.

8. Reverse this procedure to install the card, and then proceed to step 9. 9. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacem

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

7. Go to Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 43.Replacing a hard disk drive Attention Do not open your comput

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

3. Pull the handle to remove the hard disk drive. 4. Remove the failing hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the brac

5. Install the new drive into the bracket, flex the bracket, and align pin 1, pin 2, pin 3, and 4 on the bracket with

5. Press the drive latch 1 (for the drive you want to remove) and slide the optical-drive from the chassis. 6. Install the

5. Press the drive latch 2 and slide the drive 1 from the chassis. 6. Disconnect the flat cable from the rear of the

Installing or replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important saf

3. Remove the memory module being replaced by opening the retaining clips. 4. Position the replacement memory module over the

4. Note the routing of the fan-assembly wiring. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on page 9. Disconnect the fan-assembl

Replacing the internal speaker Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety informa

7. Route the speaker cable and then position the new internal-speaker tabs 3 into the metal speaker slots and then push the i

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

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

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

Chapter 4. Completing the parts replacement After replacing the parts, close the cover and reconnect cables, including telephone lines

2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back on again. The update begins. 3. When you are p

Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure If power to your computer is interrupted while POST/BIOS is being updated (flash update),

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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 Aadapter card, replacing 28 audio line-in connector 7 audio line-out connector 7 Bbattery, replacing 24 bay 3 drive, installing 2

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replacing (continued)battery 24 hard drive 31 heat sink 30 internal speaker 39 resources, information 3 Ssafety information 1 securitycabl

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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