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9.

   

To

 

update

 

your

 

configuration,

 

see

 

“Starting

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility”

 

in

 

the

 

Quick

 

Reference

 

that

 

was

 

included

 

with

 

your

 

computer.

Updating

 

(flashing)

 

BIOS

 

from

 

a

 

diskette

 

or

 

CD-ROM

 

 

Important

 

Start

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility

 

program

 

to

 

view

 

your

 

system

 

information.

 

See

 

“Starting

 

the

 

Setup

 

Utility”

 

in

 

your

 

Quick

 

Reference

.

 

If

 

the

 

serial

 

number

 

and

 

the

 

machine

 

type/model

 

listed

 

on

 

the

 

Main

 

menu

 

do

 

not

 

match

 

what

 

is

 

printed

 

on

 

the

 

label

 

of

 

your

 

computer,

 

you

 

must

 

update

 

(flash)

 

the

 

BIOS

 

to

 

change

 

the

 

serial

 

number

 

and

 

the

 

machine

 

type/model.

 

To

 

update

 

(flash)

 

the

 

BIOS

 

from

 

a

 

diskette

 

or

 

CD-ROM,

 

do

 

the

 

following:

 

1.

   

Insert

 

a

 

system

 

program

 

update

 

(flash)

 

diskette

 

or

 

CD-ROM

 

into

 

the

 

diskette

 

drive

 

or

 

optical

 

drive.

 

System

 

program

 

updates

 

are

 

available

 

at

 

http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/

 

on

 

the

 

World

 

Wide

 

Web.

 

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

 

prompted

 

to

 

select

 

a

 

language,

 

press

 

the

 

number

 

on

 

your

 

keyboard

 

which

 

corresponds

 

to

 

the

 

language

 

then

 

press

 

Enter.

 

4.

   

When

 

prompted

 

to

 

change

 

the

 

serial

 

number,

 

press

 

Y.

 

5.

   

Type

 

in

 

the

 

seven

 

character

 

serial

 

number

 

of

 

your

 

computer

 

then

 

press

 

Enter.

 

6.

   

When

 

prompted

 

to

 

change

 

the

 

machine

 

type/model,

 

press

 

Y.

 

7.

   

Type

 

in

 

the

 

seven

 

character

 

machine

 

type/model

 

of

 

your

 

computer

 

then

 

press

 

Enter.

 

8.

   

Follow

 

the

 

instructions

 

on

 

the

 

screen

 

to

 

complete

 

the

 

update.

 

 

26

 

Hardware

 

Replacement

 

Guide

Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre 8129

Page 1: ...ThinkCentre Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8129 8132 8133 Types 8134 8135 8136 ThinkCentre...

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Page 3: ...ThinkCentre Hardware Replacement Guide Types 8129 8132 8133 Types 8134 8135 8136...

Page 4: ...February 2005 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2005 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract...

Page 5: ...onents 3 Identifying parts on the system board 3 Chapter 2 Replacing hardware 5 Removing the cover 5 Replacing the power supply 6 Replacing the system board 9 Replacing the microprocessor 11 Replacing...

Page 6: ...iv Hardware Replacement Guide...

Page 7: ...or attempt any repair before reading the Important safety information in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer To obtain a copy of the Quick Reference go to the World Wide Web at h...

Page 8: ...icity to build up around you v Always handle parts and other computer components carefully Handle adapters memory modules system boards and microprocessors by the edges Never touch any exposed circuit...

Page 9: ...g the cover on page 5 Locating the connectors on the front of your computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the front of the computer Note Not all computer models will h...

Page 10: ...1 Power connector 3 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector some models 12 Audio line out connector 4 Standard mouse connector 13 Microphone connector 5 Ethernet connector 14 Serial connector 6 Par...

Page 11: ...y modules 6 Battery 3 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter connector some models 7 Microprocessor and heat sink 4 PCI adapter connectors 8 Hard disk drive Identifying parts on the system board The system...

Page 12: ...ector 1 16 Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 6 Front panel connector 17 Battery 7 Power supply connector 18 Microprocessor fan connector 8 Parallel ATA IDE connector 19 Microprocessor 9 System fan connector...

Page 13: ...tant Turn off your computer and wait 3 to 5 minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To remove the computer cover 1 Remove any media diskettes CDs or tapes from the drives s...

Page 14: ...reading the Important safety information in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual HMM To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM go to htt...

Page 15: ...screws at the rear of the chassis Note You will need a flat blade screwdriver 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the system board X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X Chapter 2 Rep...

Page 16: ...ove the cables from the cable clips and ties 7 Remove the power supply assembly from the computer XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX 8 Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes i...

Page 17: ...HMM go to http www ibm com pc support site wss document do lndocid part video This section provides instructions on how to replace the system board 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover...

Page 18: ...oard by aligning the slots in the metal plate on the bottom of the system board with the tabs on the chassis then slide the system board toward the rear of the computer until the screw holes are align...

Page 19: ...icroprocessor your computer might over heat and could cause intermittent problems Important Do not touch the gold contacts on the bottom of the microprocessor Use the vacuum pen provided to remove and...

Page 20: ...board Note If you are only replacing the system board place the heat sink on its side on a clean flat surface so the thermal interface on the bottom of the heat sink does not touch the surface and bec...

Page 21: ...h only the sides Notes a Take notice of the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the system board X X X X X X X X X b Do not dro...

Page 22: ...lace the black cover on the old microprocessor X X X X X X X X X 8 Position the microprocessor so that the notches on the microprocessor are aligned with the tabs in the microprocessor socket Importan...

Page 23: ...the microprocessor retainer to protect the socket When you lock the microprocessor in position remove the cover Place the black cover on the microprocessor retainer of the failing system board 11 Plac...

Page 24: ...nt do lndocid part video This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive Important When you receive a new hard disk drive you will also receive a Product Recovery CD The Produ...

Page 25: ...on page 3 10 Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other to an available SATA connector on the system board 11 Connect a power connector to the drive 12 Go to Completing the parts...

Page 26: ...ng inward on the blue retainer at the side of the drive 5 Remove the drive by sliding it out the front of the drive bay 6 Remove the retainer bracket from the failing drive and install it on the new d...

Page 27: ...ctions on how to replace an optical drive 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 5 2 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the optical drive cables X X X X X X X X...

Page 28: ...nformation in the Quick Reference that was included with your computer or in the Hardware Maintenance Manual HMM To obtain copies of the Quick Reference or HMM go to http www ibm com pc support site w...

Page 29: ...to Completing the parts replacement on page 25 Replacing a PCI adapter Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the Important safety information in the Quick Reference...

Page 30: ...emove the failing adapter X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X 4 Remove the new adapter from its static protective package 5 Install the new adapter into the appropriate connector on the system and clo...

Page 31: ...s on how to replace the internal speaker 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the cover on page 5 2 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the internal speaker X X X X X X X X X X X...

Page 32: ...keyboard connector 1 or a USB connector 2 See Locating the connectors on the rear of your computer on page 2 or Locating the connectors on the front of your computer on page 1 4 Disconnect the failing...

Page 33: ...d you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your com...

Page 34: ...g 1 Insert a system program update flash diskette or CD ROM into the diskette drive or optical drive System program updates are available at http www ibm com pc support on the World Wide Web 2 Turn on...

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Page 36: ...Part Number 39J7755 Printed in USA 1P P N 39J7755...

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