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IBM ThinkCentre 8171 Replacement Manual Download Page 10

Locating

components

The

following

illustration

will

help

you

locate

the

various

components

in

your

computer.

1

Diskette

drive

lock

5

Power

supply

assembly

2

Memory

modules

6

CD

or

DVD

drive

(hard

disk

drive

is

under

the

CD

drive)

3

Battery

7

CD

or

DVD

drive

lock

4

PCI

riser

2

Hardware

Removal

and

Replacement

Guide

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Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre 8171

Page 1: ...ThinkCentre Hardware Removal and Replacement Guide Types 8424 8425 8428 Types 8171 8172 8173...

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Page 3: ...ThinkCentre Hardware Removal and Replacement Guide Types 8424 8425 8428 Types 8171 8172 8173...

Page 4: ...n June 2004 Copyright International Business Machines Corporation 2004 All rights reserved US Government Users Restricted Rights Use duplication or disclosure restricted by GSA ADP Schedule Contract w...

Page 5: ...r 1 Locating components 2 Identifying parts on the system board 3 Removing and replacing the power supply 3 Removing and replacing the system board assembly 7 Removing and replacing the microprocessor...

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

Page 7: ...ck path field and click Go Tools required To replace some CRUs in your computer you might need a flat blade or Phillips screwdriver Additional tools might be needed for certain CRUs Handling static se...

Page 8: ...icity in the package and your body v When possible remove the new CRU from the static protective packaging and install it directly in the computer without setting the CRU down When this is not possibl...

Page 9: ...minutes to let the computer cool before opening the cover To open the cover 1 Remove any media diskettes CDs or tapes from the drives shut down your operating system and turn off all attached devices...

Page 10: ...you locate the various components in your computer 1 Diskette drive lock 5 Power supply assembly 2 Memory modules 6 CD or DVD drive hard disk drive is under the CD drive 3 Battery 7 CD or DVD drive l...

Page 11: ...er connector 11 PATA Primary IDE connector hard disk drive and CD ROM drive 5 CMOS Battery 12 Power supply connector 6 Clear CMOS BIOS recovery jumper 13 Microprocessor 7 Internal speaker connector Re...

Page 12: ...ortant to route the cables the same way when installing a new power supply assembly 4 Disconnect the power cables from the hard disk drive and the CD ROM drive 5 Disconnect the power cables P1 1 and P...

Page 13: ...7 Remove the screws at the rear of the chassis that secure the power supply 8 Slide the power supply forward and remove from the computer Replacing customer replaceable units CRUs 5...

Page 14: ...t power supply connectors to the system board 13 Reconnect power supply connectors to the hard disk drive and CD ROM drive as required 14 Correctly route all power supply cables to avoid interference...

Page 15: ...BM Web site at http www ibm com pc support To remove and replace the system board assembly do the following 1 Turn off the computer and allow the computer to cool for one hour 2 Open the cover Go to O...

Page 16: ...g a new system board 6 Disconnect the diskette drive cable from the system board by sliding the plastic cable retainer upward to release the cable 7 Disconnect all other cables connected to the system...

Page 17: ...system board with the slots in the rear of the computer chassis Slide the system board to the rear of the computer until the front edge of the system board fits behind the flange in the front of the c...

Page 18: ...croprocessor you will also receive a new heat sink and vacuum pen You must use the new heat sink with the new microprocessor If you use the old heat sink with the new microprocessor your computer migh...

Page 19: ...croprocessor If you use the old heat sink with the new microprocessor your computer might overheat causing intermittent problems v If you are replacing the system board carefully place the heat sink o...

Page 20: ...roprocessor do one of the following Attention To avoid damaging the microprocessor pins do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the microprocessor socket Important Do not touch the gold...

Page 21: ...on the static protective package e Use the vacuum pen 1 to pick up the new microprocessor and remove the black cover f Place the black cover on the old microprocessor to protect the gold contacts g In...

Page 22: ...microprocessor If you use the old heat sink with the new microprocessor your computer might overheat causing intermittent problems v If you have replaced the system board a A black cover will cover th...

Page 23: ...nce you can obtain one online from the IBM Web site at http www ibm com pc support To remove and replace the memory modules 1 Open the cover Go to Opening the cover on page 1 2 Pivot the drive bay ass...

Page 24: ...out of its connector 6 Insert the replacement memory module in the memory connector Ensure the notch on the replacement memory module 1 aligns correctly with the connector key 2 on the system board P...

Page 25: ...dapters if they were removed 8 Pivot the drive bay assembly back to the original position 9 Close the cover and reconnect the external cables Go to Completing the installation on page 19 Replacing cus...

Page 26: ...the cover Go to Opening the cover on page 1 2 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to gain access to the cable connections 3 If a CD drive is installed to disconnect the signal cable from the drive to...

Page 27: ...installation Completing the installation After replacing the CRUs you need to close the cover and reconnect cables including telephone lines and power cords Also depending on the CRU that was replaced...

Page 28: ...tion Otherwise you cannot close the cover 4 Close the cover 5 If a cover lock is installed lock the cover 6 If your computer is being placed in the vertical position attach the floor stand Attention T...

Page 29: ...n the Quick Reference that was included with your computer Updating flashing BIOS from a diskette Important Start the IBM Setup Utility program to view your system information See Starting the IBM Set...

Page 30: ...nge 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 machi...

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Page 32: ...Part Number 19R0821 Printed in USA 1P P N 19R0821...

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