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When installing an external option, see “Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your
computer” on page 75 and “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” on page 76 to identify the
required connector. Then, use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection
and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option.

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Summary of Contents for 10AQ

Page 1: ...ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types 10AR and 10AQ ...

Page 2: ...on on page 3 and Appendix A Notices on page 175 Second Edition November 2013 Copyright Lenovo 2013 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ...SB problems 53 Diagnostics 53 Lenovo Solution Center 54 Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program 55 Starting the Setup Utility program 55 Viewing and changing settings 55 Using passwords 55 Password considerations 56 Power on password 56 Administrator password 56 Hard Disk Password 56 Setting changing and deleting a password 56 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS 57 Enabling or disa...

Page 4: ... 125 Removing the computer cover 126 Removing and reinstalling the front bezel 127 Accessing the system board components and drives 128 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly 129 Replacing the hard disk drive 132 Replacing the solid state drive 134 Replacing the system fan 138 Replacing the optical drive 140 Replacing the slim card reader 143 Replacing the front audio and USB assembly 146 Replac...

Page 5: ...ine type 10AR on page 83 and Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine type 10AQ on page 125 For FRU part numbers go to http www lenovo com serviceparts lookup Important safety information Be sure to read all caution and danger statements in this book before performing any of the instructions Veuillez lire toutes les consignes de type DANGER et ATTENTION du présent document avant d exécuter les instructio...

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Page 7: ...ce away from all personnel while you are servicing the machine Keep your tool case away from walk areas so that other people will not trip over it Do not wear loose clothing that can be trapped in the moving parts of a machine Ensure that your sleeves are fastened or rolled up above your elbows If your hair is long fasten it Insert the ends of your necktie or scarf inside clothing or fasten it wit...

Page 8: ...er if necessary Use only one hand when working with powered on electrical equipment keep the other hand in your pocket or behind your back Remember There must be a complete circuit to cause electrical shock By observing the above rule you may prevent a current from passing through your body When using a tester set the controls correctly and use the approved probe leads and accessories for that tes...

Page 9: ... sharp edges 2 Power off the computer Disconnect the power cord 3 Check the power cord for a A third wire ground connector in good condition Use a meter to measure third wire ground continuity for 0 1 ohm or less between the external ground pin and frame ground b The power cord should be the appropriate type as specified in the parts listings c Insulation must not be frayed or worn 4 Remove the co...

Page 10: ...amage Attach the ESD ground clip to any frame ground ground braid or green wire ground Use an ESD common ground or reference point when working on a double insulated or battery operated system You can use coax or connector outside shells on these systems Use the round ground prong of the ac plug on ac operated computers Grounding requirements Electrical grounding of the computer is required for op...

Page 11: ...s to outlet 5 Turn device ON 1 Turn everything OFF 2 First remove power cords from outlet 3 Remove signal cables from connectors 4 Remove all cables from devices CAUTION When replacing the lithium battery use only Part Number 45C1566 or an equivalent type battery recommended by the manufacturer If your system has a module containing a lithium battery replace it only with the same module type made ...

Page 12: ...7 lbs 32 kg 70 5 lbs 55 kg 121 2 lbs CAUTION Use safe practices when lifting CAUTION The power control button on the device and the power switch on the power supply do not turn off the electrical current supplied to the device The device also might have more than one power cord To remove all electrical current from the device ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source 1 2 8...

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Page 14: ... 18 kg 37 lbs 32 kg 70 5 lbs 55 kg 121 2 lbs 1 2 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa 10 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 15: ...s aos dispositivos 3 Conecte os cabos de sinal aos conectores 4 Conecte os cabos de alimentação às tomadas 5 LIGUE os dispositivos 1 DESLIGUE Tudo 2 Primeiramente remova os cabos de alimentação das tomadas 3 Remova os cabos de sinal dos conectores 4 Remova todos os cabos dos dispositivos CUIDADO Ao substituir a bateria de lítio utilize apenas uma bateria com Número de Peça 45C1566 ou um tipo de ba...

Page 16: ... evite exposição direta ao feixe 18 kg 37 lbs 32 kg 70 5 lbs 55 kg 121 2 lbs CUIDADO Utilize procedimentos de segurança para levantar equipamentos CUIDADO O botão de controle de alimentação do dispositivo e o botão para ligar desligar da fonte de alimentação não desligam a corrente elétrica fornecida ao dispositivo O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação Para remover toda a co...

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Page 20: ...ent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés reportez vous aux instructions ci dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons Connexion Déconnexion 1 Mettez les unités HORS TENSION 2 Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les unités 3 Branchez les câbles d interface sur des connecteurs 4 Branchez les cordons d alimentation sur des prises 5 Mettez les unités SOUS TENSI...

Page 21: ...à laser contiennent une diode à laser intégrée de classe 3A ou 3B Prenez connaissance des informations suivantes Rayonnement laser lorsque le carter est ouvert Evitez toute expositiondirecte au rayon laser Evitez de regarder fixement le faisceau ou del observer à l aide d instruments optiques 18 kg 37 lbs 32 kg 70 5 lbs 55 kg 121 2 lbs ATTENTION Soulevez la machine avec précaution ATTENTION L inte...

Page 22: ...ten sind Zum Installieren Transportieren und Öffnen der Abdeckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß der folgenden Tabelle anschließen und abziehen Zum Anschließen der Kabel gehen Sie wie folgt vor Zum Abziehen der Kabel gehen Sie wie folgt vor 1 Schalten Sie alle Einheiten AUS 2 Schließen Sie erst alle Kabel an die Einheiten an 3 Schließen Sie die Signalkabel an di...

Page 23: ...hier angegeben verwendet kann gefährliche Laserstrahlung auftreten VORSICHT Einige Lasergeräte enthalten eine Laserdiode der Klasse 3A oder 3B Beachten Sie Folgendes Laserstrahlung bei geöffneter Verkleidung Nicht in den Strahl blicken Keine Lupen oder Spiegel verwenden Strahlungsbereich meiden 18 kg 32 kg 55 kg ACHTUNG Arbeitsschutzrichtlinien beim Anheben der Maschine beachten ACHTUNG Mit dem Ne...

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Page 26: ...ioni di installazione spostamento o apertura dei coperchi di questo prodotto o delle unità collegate Per collegarsi Per scollegarsi 1 SPEGNERE le apparecchiature 2 Innanzitutto collegare tutti i cavi alle unità 3 Collegare i cavi di segnale ai connettori 4 Collegare i cavi di alimentazione alla presa 5 Accendere l unità 1 SPEGNERE le apparecchiature 2 Innanzitutto rimuovere i cavi di alimentazione...

Page 27: ...laser contengono un diodo laser di Classe 3A o Classe 3B Tener presente quanto segue Aprendo l unità vengono emesse radiazioni laser Non fissare il fascio non guardarlo direttamente con strumenti ottici ed evitare l esposizione al fascio 18 kg 32 kg 55 kg ATTENZIONE Prestare attenzione nel sollevare l apparecchiatura ATTENZIONE Il pulsante di controllo dell alimentazione presente sull unità e l in...

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Page 29: ...nstalación mantenimiento o reconfiguración de este producto durante una tormenta eléctrica Conecte todos los cables de alimentación a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas y conectadas a tierra Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas Siempre que sea posible utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de ...

Page 30: ...ositivos PRECAUCIÓN Cuando sustituya una batería de litio utilice solamente una batería número de pieza 45C1566 u otra de tipo equivalente recomendada por el fabricante Si su sistema dispone de un módulo que contiene una batería de litio reemplácelo sólo con el mismo tipo de módulo del mismo fabricante La batería contiene litio y puede explotar si no se utiliza manipula o desecha correctamente No ...

Page 31: ...IÓN Adopte procedimientos seguros al levantar el equipo PRECAUCIÓN El botón de control de alimentación del dispositivo y el interruptor de alimentación de la fuente de alimentación no desconectan la corriente eléctrica suministrada al dispositivo Además el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo asegúrese de que todos los c...

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Page 33: ... 3 kg 16 1 lb Environment Air temperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Storage 40 C to 60 C 40 F to 140 F in original shipping package Storage 10 C to 60 C 14 F to 140 F without package Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Storage 20 to 90 non condensing Altitude Operating 15 2 to 3048 m 50 to 10 000 ft Storage 15 2 to 10 668 m 50 to 35 000 ft Electrical input Input voltage Low range ...

Page 34: ...y range 50 to 60 Hz Lenovo programs Your computer comes with Lenovo programs to help you work more easily and securely Depending on the Windows operating system preinstalled the programs might vary Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system On the Windows 7 operating system you can access Lenovo programs from either the Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program or from Control Panel Acces...

Page 35: ...ble click the dimmed icon to install the program you need Then follow the instructions on the screen When the installation process completes the program icon will be activated and you can find the program in Control Panel The programs and the corresponding sections and green texts in Control Panel are listed in the following table Table 2 Programs in Control Panel Program Control Panel section Gre...

Page 36: ... you need click the arrow icon in the bottom left corner of the screen to go to the Apps screen Find the desired program in the apps list or search for it in the search box in the top right corner of the screen Depending on your computer model your computer supports some of the following Lenovo programs Fingerprint Software Lenovo Cloud Storage Lenovo Companion Lenovo Reach Lenovo Solution Center ...

Page 37: ... computer Look for displayed error codes Listen for beep codes Look for readable instructions or a main menu on the display If you did not receive the correct response proceed to step 6 on page 33 If you do receive the correct response proceed to step 7 on page 33 6 Look at the following conditions and follow the instructions If you hear beep codes during POST go to Beep symptoms on page 61 If the...

Page 38: ...identical only if they 1 Are the exact machine type and models 2 Have the same BIOS level 3 Have the same adapters attachments in the same locations 4 Have the same address jumpers terminators cabling 5 Have the same software versions and levels 6 Have the same Diagnostic Diskettes version 7 Have the same configuration options set in the system 8 Have the same setup for the operating system contro...

Page 39: ...re that it is switched on The power indicator on the front of the computer is on The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region The monitor screen is blank Verify that The monitor signal cable is correctly connected to the monitor and to the appropriate monitor connector on the computer The monitor power cord is correctly connected to the mon...

Page 40: ... right side and click Control Panel in the Windows System section Troubleshooting procedure Use the following procedure as a starting point for diagnosing problems you are experiencing with your computer 1 Verify that the cables for all attached devices are connected correctly and securely 2 Verify that all attached devices that require ac power are connected to properly grounded functioning elect...

Page 41: ... the symptom your computer is experiencing occurred immediately after you installed a new hardware option or new software do the following before referring to the troubleshooting information 1 Remove the new hardware option or software If you must remove the computer cover to remove a hardware option ensure that you review and follow the electrical safety information provided with your computer Fo...

Page 42: ...ter is installed in one of the expansion slots the audio function built into the system board is disabled use the audio jacks on the adapter Ensure that the program you are running is designed for use in the Microsoft Windows operating system If the program is designed to run in DOS the program does not use the Windows sound feature and must be configured to use SoundBlaster Pro or SoundBlaster em...

Page 43: ...rted into a CD drive Symptom An audio disc or AutoPlay enabled disc does not automatically play when it is inserted into a CD drive Actions If you have multiple CD or DVD drives installed or a combination of CD and DVD drives try inserting the disc into the other drive In some cases only one of the drives is connected to the audio subsystem If you are using the Windows 7 operating system follow th...

Page 44: ...or choppy on page 41 Invalid disc or no disc found message on page 41 Black screen instead of DVD video Symptom Black screen instead of DVD video Actions Restart the DVD player program Close any open files turn off the computer and then restart the computer Try a lower screen resolution or color depth If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program If you need te...

Page 45: ... drive ensure that the DVD disc is in the drive labeled DVD If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program If you need technical assistance see Lenovo Support Web site on page 32 Intermittent problems Symptom A problem occurs only occasionally and is difficult to repeat Actions Verify that all cables and cords are securely connected to the computer and attached ...

Page 46: ...the first startup device in the Setup Utility program Refer to Selecting a startup device on page 58 Note In rare cases the hard disk drive with the operating system might get corrupted or damaged In such cases you might need to replace the hard disk drive Refer to Replacing the hard disk drive on page 87 If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic program Lenovo Solution Center...

Page 47: ... be used for a USB mouse or pointing device Verify that the device drivers for the mouse or pointing device are installed correctly If you are using a USB keyboard or mouse verify that the USB connectors are enabled in the BIOS settings See Enabling or disabling a device on page 57 If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program If you need technical assistance s...

Page 48: ... Keyboard does not work restart your computer If restarting your computer does not solve the problem verify that the following conditions are met The batteries are properly installed The batteries still retain their current The wireless Keyboard is located less than ten meters away from the transceiver The transceiver is fully installed Action If the Transceiver Communications LED is not on reconn...

Page 49: ...hese actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center program If you need technical assistance see Lenovo Support Web site on page 32 The image appears to be flickering Symptom The image appears to be flickering Actions The monitor might be operating in a low refresh rate display mode Set the monitor to the highest noninterlaced refresh rate supported by your monitor and the video...

Page 50: ...oblem your monitor might need service See Lenovo Support Web site on page 32 for details Networking problems The following are the most common networking problems Select your networking problem from the following list Ethernet problems on page 46 A wireless LAN problem on page 48 A wireless WAN problem on page 48 Bluetooth problem on page 48 Ethernet problems For Ethernet problems select your symp...

Page 51: ... the adapter have the same duplex setting If you configured the adapter for full duplex ensure that the switch port is also configured for full duplex Setting the wrong duplex mode can degrade performance cause data loss or result in lost connections You have installed all networking software that is necessary for your network environment Check with your LAN administrator for the necessary network...

Page 52: ...rify this case sensitive information A wireless WAN problem Message Unauthorized WAN card is plugged in Power off and remove the WAN card Action The WAN card is not supported on this computer Remove it Note Some computer models do not have a wireless WAN Bluetooth problem Symptom Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headset or headphone but comes from the local speaker even though the headset or...

Page 53: ... with its own test instructions use those instructions to test the option If the failing option is a SCSI option verify that The cables for all external SCSI options are connected correctly The last option in each SCSI chain or the end of the SCSI cable is terminated correctly All external SCSI options are turned on External SCSI options must be turned on before the computer is turned on For more ...

Page 54: ... off 4 A list of optional Windows components is displayed Follow the instructions on the screen Method 3 1 On the Windows 7 operating system click Start Computer On the Windows 8 operating system open File Explorer and click Computer On the Windows 8 1 operating system open File Explorer 2 Right click your C drive entry and then click Properties 3 Click Disk Cleanup 4 Click Clean up system files 5...

Page 55: ...ng a memory module on page 108 If these actions do not correct the problem run the diagnostic programs see Lenovo Solution Center on page 54 for instructions If you need technical assistance see Lenovo Support Web site on page 32 Printer problems Symptom The printer does not work Actions Verify that 1 The printer is turned on and is online 2 Paper is loaded correctly 3 The printer signal cable is ...

Page 56: ...ts were 19 Consequently these programs sort dates out of order Check with your software manufacturer to see if any updates are available Many software manufacturers make updates available from the World Wide Web Software does not work as expected Symptom Software does not work as expected Actions Most software programs have built in help systems that provide instructions for most tasks If you are ...

Page 57: ...tch ensure that it is in the Online position If the USB device is a printer ensure that paper is loaded correctly Ensure that any device drivers or other software supplied with the USB device is correctly installed Refer to the documentation for the USB device Reset the device by detaching and reattaching the USB connector If these actions do not correct the problem run the Lenovo Solution Center ...

Page 58: ...using a Windows operating system other than Windows 7 Windows 8 or Windows 8 1 go to http www lenovo com diags for the latest information on diagnostics for your computer To run the Lenovo Solution Center program see Lenovo programs on page 30 For additional information refer to the Lenovo Solution Center help system Note If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running t...

Page 59: ...es and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit The error message will not be displayed again Press F2 to bypass the error message and log in to the operating system Note You have to enable the configuration change detection feature for the POST to detect the removal of the hard disk drive To enable the configuration change detection feature do the following 1 S...

Page 60: ... settings If you are responsible for maintaining the configuration settings of several computers you might want to set an Administrator Password When an administrator password is set you are prompted to type a valid password each time you try to access the Setup Utility program The Setup Utility program cannot be accessed until a valid password is typed in If both the power on password and adminis...

Page 61: ...imately 10 seconds Then turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds 7 Repeat step 1 through step 2 8 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 9 Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following ...

Page 62: ...tartup Sequence Read the information displayed on the right side of the screen 4 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 60 Enabling ErP compliance mode You can enable the energy related products directive ErP compliance mode through the Power menu in the Setup Utility program to reduce the consumption of electricity when your comp...

Page 63: ...on is enabled your computer will operate at a better thermal level with normal acoustic performance Full Speed If this option is enabled all fans in the computer will run at full speed To configure the ICE performance mode do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 55 2 From the Setup Utility program main menu select Power 3 Select Intelligent...

Page 64: ... of the following To install the Windows 8 64 bit or Windows 8 1 64 bit operating system select Enabled To install an operating system other than Windows 8 64 bit or Windows 8 1 64 bit select Disabled 4 Select Yes in the window displayed and press Enter to confirm your selection 5 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 60 Exiting ...

Page 65: ...lowing causes Error FRU Action The start up drive is not in the boot sequence in configuration Check the configuration and ensure the start up drive is in the boot sequence No operating system installed on the boot drive Install an operating system on the boot drive The boot sector on the start up drive is corrupted The drive must be formatted Do the following 1 Attempt to back up the data on the ...

Page 66: ...ns Checks the memory operation Starts the video operation Verifies that the boot drive is working If the POST detects a problem an error message appears on the screen A single problem can cause several error messages to appear When you correct the cause of the first error message the other error messages probably will not appear on the screen the next time you turn on the system POST Error code PO...

Page 67: ...r message indicates that there is no microcode update image for the current microprocessor 0175 System Security Security data corrupted Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program 0176 System Security The system has been tampered with This error message is displayed when the computer is turned on with the cover open or removed Press F1 to e...

Page 68: ...work administrator is using correct MAC address 5 Ensure no interrupt or I O address conflicts 6 Network adapter advise network administrator of new MAC address Dead computer See Hard disk drive boot error on page 61 1 Power Supply 2 System Board Diskette drive in use light remains on or does not light when drive is active 1 Diskette Drive 2 System Board 3 Diskette Drive Cable Flashing cursor with...

Page 69: ...isk 1 If network administrator is using LCCM Hybrid RPL check startup sequence a First device network b Second device hard disk 2 Hard disk drive RPL computer does not RPL from server 1 Check startup sequence 2 Check the network adapter LED status Serial or parallel port device failure system board port 1 External Device Self Test OK 2 External Device 3 Cable 4 System Board Serial or parallel port...

Page 70: ... to re test the system 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter cards If all devices and adapter cards have been removed and the problem continues replace the system board See Replacing the system board on page 110 or Replacing the system board on page 158 66 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 71: ...ator locations on page 67 shows the locations of the connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 Front connector control and indicator locations 1 Hard disk drive activity indicator 6 USB 3 0 connector USB port 1 2 Power indicator 7 Headphone connector 3 Power switch 8 Microphone connector 4 Optical drive eject close button 9 USB 3 0 connector USB port 2 5 Card reader...

Page 72: ...ort 1 12 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 3 VGA monitor connector 13 PCI Express x1 card slots 2 4 HDMI connector optional 14 PCI card slot 5 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors optional 15 Security lock slot 6 DisplayPort connector 16 Padlock loop 7 USB 3 0 connectors USB ports 5 and 6 17 Cable lock slots 2 8 USB 2 0 connectors USB ports 3 4 7 and 8 18 Optional serial port Serial port 2 9 Microp...

Page 73: ...high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other audio or video devices that use an HDMI connector Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software PS 2 keyboard connector optional Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS 2 keyboard connector PS 2 mouse connector optional Used to attach a mouse a track...

Page 74: ...CRUs Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 shows the locations of the various components in your computer To remove the computer cover see Removing the computer cover on page 85 70 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 75: ...ting major FRUs and CRUs The following table lists the major FRUs shown in Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 and identifies which FRUs also are self service CRUs or optional service CRUs Chapter 8 Locations 71 ...

Page 76: ...al service CRU 1 Power supply assembly No Yes 2 Heat sink and fan assembly Yes No 3 Microprocessor No Yes 4 Memory modules Yes No 5 Optical drive available in some models Yes No 6 Front audio and USB assembly Yes No 7 Card reader available in some models No Yes 8 Front Wi Fi antenna No Yes 9 Front bezel Yes No 10 Battery Yes No 11 Hard disk drive No Yes 12 Peripheral Component Interconnect PCI car...

Page 77: ...8 Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Recovery jumper 4 Memory slot 1 DIMM1 19 Serial COM2 connector 5 Memory slot 2 DIMM2 20 Internal speaker connector 6 Memory slot 3 DIMM3 21 Front audio connector 7 Memory slot 4 DIMM4 22 PCI card slot 8 Thermal sensor connector 23 PCI Express x1 card slots 2 9 4 pin power connectors 2 24 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 10 14 pin power connect...

Page 78: ...ce in each bay and correctly connect the cables to the drive installed Refer to the appropriate section in Installing or replacing hardware on page 83 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer Locating internal drives on page 74 shows the locations of the drive bays Figure 5 Drive bay locations 1 Bay 1 Optical drive bay with an optical drive installed in some ...

Page 79: ...cations of the connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 6 Front connector control and indicator locations 1 Optical drive eject close button 6 Microphone connector 2 Power switch 7 Headphone connector 3 Hard disk drive activity indicator 8 USB 3 0 connector USB port 1 4 Power indicator 9 Card reader optional 5 USB 3 0 connector USB port 2 Chapter 8 Locations 75 ...

Page 80: ...e in connector 3 VGA monitor connector 12 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 4 HDMI connector optional 13 PCI Express x1 card slots 2 5 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connectors optional 14 PCI card slot 6 DisplayPort connector 15 Ethernet connector 7 USB 3 0 connectors USB ports 5 and 6 16 Security lock slot 8 USB 2 0 connectors USB ports 3 4 7 and 8 17 Padlock loop 9 Microphone connector Note 1 For a s...

Page 81: ...high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other audio or video devices that use an HDMI connector Microphone connector Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software PS 2 keyboard connector optional Used to attach a keyboard that uses a PS 2 keyboard connector PS 2 mouse connector optional Used to attach a mouse a track...

Page 82: ...FRUs and CRUs on page 78 shows the locations of the major FRUs and CRUs in the computer To remove the computer cover see Removing the computer cover on page 126 Figure 8 Locating major FRUs and CRUs 78 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 83: ...cess panel is removed the specific CRU is visible Number FRU description Self service CRU Optional service CRU 1 Power supply assembly No Yes 2 Memory modules Yes No 3 Optical drive available in some models Yes No 4 Front audio and USB assembly Yes No 5 Card reader available in some models No Yes 6 Front bezel Yes No 7 Front Wi Fi antenna No Yes 8 System fan No Yes 9 Hard disk drive No Yes 10 Batt...

Page 84: ...etal Oxide Semiconductor Recovery jumper 4 Memory slot 1 DIMM1 19 Serial COM2 connector 5 Memory slot 2 DIMM2 20 Internal speaker connector 6 Memory slot 3 DIMM3 21 Front audio connector 7 Memory slot 4 DIMM4 22 PCI card slot 8 Thermal sensor connector 23 PCI Express x1 card slots 2 9 4 pin power connectors 2 24 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 10 14 pin power connector 25 System fan connector 1...

Page 85: ...t you can install or replace in each bay and correctly connect the cables to the drive installed Refer to the appropriate section in Installing or replacing hardware on page 125 for instructions on how to install or replace internal drives for your computer Locating internal drives on page 81 shows the locations of the drive bays Figure 10 Drive bay locations 1 Bay 1 Secondary solid state drive wi...

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Page 87: ...surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body When possible remove the new part from the static protective packaging and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on it Do not place...

Page 88: ...n page 75 and Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 76 to identify the required connector Then use the instructions that come with the option to help you make the connection and install any software or device drivers that are required for the option 84 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 89: ...Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Disconnect the power cords Input Output cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer See Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 67 and L...

Page 90: ...to remove and reinstall the front bezel To remove and reinstall the front bezel do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 85 3 Remove the front bezel by r...

Page 91: ...of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 R...

Page 92: ...5 Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive Then slide the hard disk drive out of the chassis Figure 14 Removing the hard disk drive 88 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 93: ...ardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 122 Replacing the solid state drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and...

Page 94: ...e the new solid state drive out of the static protective package 3 Position the solid state drive into the storage converter so that the holes in the drive are aligned with the corresponding holes in the converter Then install the four screws to secure the solid state drive to the converter Figure 17 Installing the solid state drive into the storage converter 90 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenanc...

Page 95: ...cal drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 85 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 86 4 Disconnect the ...

Page 96: ...eplacement on page 122 Replacing the slim card reader Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the slim ca...

Page 97: ...o the bracket Then slide the card reader as shown to remove it from the bracket Note Touch only the edges of the card reader Do not touch the circuit board of it Figure 21 Removing the slim card reader from the bracket 7 Take the new card reader out of the static protective package by its sides 8 Align the new card reader in the slim card reader bracket and slide the card reader into the rail as s...

Page 98: ...nding hole in the chassis Then Install the screw to secure the card reader bracket to the chassis Figure 23 Installing the slim card reader bracket 11 Connect the cable of the new slim card reader to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 73 What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go t...

Page 99: ...l See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 86 4 Locate the front audio and USB assembly 5 Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 73 Note Make sure you note the locations of the cables when you disconnect the cables from the system board 6 Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly brac...

Page 100: ...etup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories UL cert...

Page 101: ...embly out of the chassis Figure 26 Removing the power supply assembly 6 Make sure that the new power supply assembly is the correct replacement 7 Install the new power supply assembly into the chassis so that the screw holes in the power supply assembly align with those in the chassis 8 Install and tighten the four screws to secure the power supply assembly Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo ...

Page 102: ...system fan do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 85 3 Locate the system fan See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 4 Note the cable routing and d...

Page 103: ...the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 122 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly CAUTION The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important s...

Page 104: ... screw 2 and then fully remove screw 1 b Partially remove screw 3 then fully remove screw 4 and then fully remove screw 3 Note Carefully remove the four screws from the system board to avoid any possible damage to the system board The four screws cannot be removed from the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 29 Removing the heat sink and fan assembly 7 Lift the failing heat sink and fan assembly off...

Page 105: ...ir before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor To replace the microprocessor do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all at...

Page 106: ...igure 30 Accessing the microprocessor 7 Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket Figure 31 Removing the microprocessor Notes a Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated 102 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 107: ...ner is fully open 9 Remove the protective cover that protects the gold contacts of the new microprocessor 10 Hold the new microprocessor by its sides and align the small triangle on one corner of the new microprocessor with the corresponding small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor socket 11 Lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket on the system board Fig...

Page 108: ...uter has one standard PCI card slot two PCI Express x1 card slots and one PCI Express x16 graphics card slot To install or replace a PCI card do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removi...

Page 109: ...d in place by a retaining latch press the card retaining latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch Grasp the card and gently pull it out of the slot 5 Remove the new PCI card from its static protective package 6 Install the new PCI card into the appropriate slot on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 73 Note If you are installing a PCI Express x16 graphics card make sure ...

Page 110: ...7 Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the PCI card Figure 35 Installing a PCI card 106 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 111: ...tup Guide go to http www lenovo com support Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date time and settings for built in features such as parallel port assignments configuration A battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer The battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life however no battery lasts forever If the battery fails...

Page 112: ...lacement on page 122 Note When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery an error message might be displayed This is normal after replacing the battery 8 Turn on the computer and all attached devices 9 Use the Setup Utility program to set the date time and any passwords See Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 55 What to do next To work with another piec...

Page 113: ... following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 85 3 Lay the computer on its side and then pivot the drive bay assembly upward to access to the system board 4 Locate ...

Page 114: ...he retaining clips close Figure 41 Installing a memory module 8 Reinstall the PCI Express x16 graphics card if you have removed it 9 Lower the drive bay assembly What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 122 Replacing the system board CAUTION The heat sink and micro...

Page 115: ...mputer on its side for easier access to the system board 4 Remove the hard disk drive from the chassis See Replacing the hard disk drive on page 87 5 Remove the power supply assembly from the chassis See Replacing the power supply assembly on page 96 6 Remove all memory modules and PCI cards that are currently installed See Installing or replacing a memory module on page 108 and Installing or repl...

Page 116: ...rds removed from the failing system board on the new system board See Installing or replacing a memory module on page 108 and Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 104 18 Reconnect all remaining cables to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 73 19 To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 122 The failing system board must be returned...

Page 117: ...tup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the Wi Fi units The Wi Fi units include a Wi Fi adapter card a Wi Fi card module and a rear Wi Fi antenna cable Replacing the Wi Fi units involves the following operations Removing the Wi Fi adapter card on page 113 Removing the Wi Fi card module on page 115 Installing the Wi Fi units on page 116 Remov...

Page 118: ...front USB connector on the system board to support the Bluetooth function 4 At the rear of the computer remove the screw that secures the PCI card latch 5 Grasp the Wi Fi adapter card that is currently installed and gently pull it out of the slot Figure 46 Removing the Wi Fi adapter card 114 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 119: ...pter card from the computer and then disconnect the front and rear Wi Fi antenna cables from the Wi Fi card module Figure 47 Removing the Wi Fi antenna cables 2 Remove the two screws that secure the Wi Fi card module to the Wi Fi adapter card Figure 48 Removing the screws that secure the Wi Fi card module 3 Pull the Wi Fi card module out of the mini PCI Express slot to remove it from the Wi Fi ada...

Page 120: ... Wi Fi units To install the Wi Fi units do the following 1 Insert the Wi Fi card module into the mini PCI Express slot and then install the two screws to secure the Wi Fi card module to the Wi Fi adapter card 116 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 121: ...PCI Express x1 slot on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 73 4 If the installed Wi Fi card module supports the Bluetooth function use a Bluetooth cable to connect the Bluetooth connector on the Wi Fi adapter card to the front USB connector on the system board 5 Pivot the card latch to the closed position to secure the Wi Fi adapter card Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine...

Page 122: ...http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the rear Wi Fi antenna Installing the rear Wi Fi antenna To install the rear Wi Fi antenna do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the compute...

Page 123: ...g 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 85 3 Straighten the rear Wi Fi antenna so that it can be more easily twisted 4 Hold the thicker end of the rear Wi Fi antenna a...

Page 124: ...ty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the front Wi Fi antenna Installing the front Wi Fi antenna To install the front Wi Fi antenna do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that ...

Page 125: ...own Then insert the front antenna cable through the hole in the front panel Figure 56 Installing the front Wi Fi antenna 6 Connect the front antenna cable to the Wi Fi card module What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs machine type 10AR 121 ...

Page 126: ...Fi antenna What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 122 Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables Depending on the parts you installed or replaced yo...

Page 127: ...en install the two screws to secure the computer cover Figure 58 Reinstalling the computer cover 5 If there is a padlock available lock the computer cover 6 If there is a Kensington style cable lock available lock the computer 7 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 68 8 To update your configuration refer to Chapt...

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Page 129: ...surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body When possible remove the new part from the static protective packaging and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on it Do not place...

Page 130: ...Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to remove the computer cover To remove the computer cover do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Disconnect t...

Page 131: ...en disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 126 3 Remove the front bezel by releasing the three plastic tabs on the top of the front bezel and pivoting the front bezel outward to remove it from the computer Carefully lay the front bezel aside without disconnect...

Page 132: ...etup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to access the system board components and drives To access the system board components and drives do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the comp...

Page 133: ...e drive bay assembly downward as shown Figure 63 Lowering the drive bay assembly Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly CAUTION The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine type 10AQ 129 ...

Page 134: ...ee Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 127 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward Then pivot the two plastic retaining clips outward to remove the heat sink fan duct from the failing heat sink and fan assembly Figure 64 Removing the heat sink fan duct 5 Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the microprocessor fan connector on the system board See Locating parts on the s...

Page 135: ...bly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the microprocessor fan connector on the system board 9 Follow the following sequence to install the four screws to secure the new heat sink and fan assembly Do not over tighten the screws a Partially tighten screw 1 then fully tighten screw 2 and then fully tighten screw 1 b Partially tighten screw 3 then fully tighten screw 4 and then ful...

Page 136: ...nd Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive To replace the hard disk drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover...

Page 137: ...ne end of the signal cable to the rear of the new hard disk drive and the other end to an available SATA connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 80 Then locate an available four wire power connector and connect it to the rear of the new hard disk drive 8 Position the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay and align the screw holes in the new hard disk...

Page 138: ... be installed in the hard disk drive bay or on the bottom of the optical drive bay To replace the solid state drive in the hard disk drive bay see Replacing the solid state drive in the hard disk drive bay on page 134 To replace the solid state drive on the bottom of the optical drive bay see Replacing the solid state drive on the bottom of the optical drive bay on page 135 Replacing the solid sta...

Page 139: ...he drive are aligned with the corresponding holes in the converter Then install the four screws to secure the solid state drive to the converter Figure 71 Installing the solid state drive into the storage converter Replacing the solid state drive on the bottom of the optical drive bay To replace the solid state drive on the bottom of the optical drive bay do the following Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs...

Page 140: ... board components and drives on page 128 5 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the solid state drive 6 Remove the screw 1 and then carefully slide the solid state drive bracket upward to remove the bracket from the bottom of the optical drive bay Figure 72 Removing the solid state drive bracket 7 Remove the four screws that secure the solid state drive to the bracket Then slide th...

Page 141: ...id state drive to the bracket Figure 74 Installing the solid state drive into the bracket 10 Carefully slide the solid state drive bracket downward until it is secured by the three retaining clips 1 on the bottom of the optical drive bay Figure 75 Installing the solid state drive bracket 11 Install the screw 1 to secure the bracket on the bottom of the optical drive bay Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs m...

Page 142: ...formation in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the system fan To replace the system fan do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords fro...

Page 143: ...n by cutting the four rubber mounts 1 and lifting the system fan out of the chassis Note The new system fan will have four new rubber mounts attached Figure 77 Removing the system fan 9 Install the new system fan by aligning the new rubber mounts that came with the new system fan with the corresponding holes in the chassis and then push the rubber mounts through the holes Then carefully pull on th...

Page 144: ...not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive Note The optical drive is only available in some models To r...

Page 145: ...he power cable from the optical drive 6 Hold the optical drive and remove the two screws that secure the optical drive Figure 79 Removing the screws that secure the optical drive 7 Press the drive bay assembly clip 1 inward and pivot the drive bay assembly downward as shown Figure 80 Lowering the drive bay assembly 8 Slide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Chapter 10 Replacing FRU...

Page 146: ...er Figure 82 Installing a new optical drive 10 Hold the new optical drive and pivot the drive bay assembly upward Align the screw holes in the new optical drive with the corresponding holes in the drive bay Then install the two screws to secure the new optical drive in place 142 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 147: ...hat came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the slim card reader Note The slim card reader is only available in some models To replace the slim card reader do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnec...

Page 148: ...eader Do not touch the circuit board of it Figure 85 Removing the slim card reader from the bracket 7 Take the new card reader out of the static protective package by its sides 8 Align the new card reader in the slim card reader bracket and slide the card reader into the rail as shown until it stops Then install the two screws to secure the new card reader to the bracket 144 ThinkCentre E93 Hardwa...

Page 149: ...ding hole in the chassis Then Install the screw to secure the card reader bracket to the chassis Figure 87 Installing the slim card reader bracket 11 Connect the cable of the new slim card reader to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 80 What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to...

Page 150: ...7 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Accessing the system board components and drives on page 128 5 Disconnect the front audio and USB assembly cables from the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 80 Note Make sure you note the locations of the cables when you disconnect the cables from the system board 6 Remove the screw that secures the front audio and USB assembly ...

Page 151: ... Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly Although there are no moving parts in your computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Labor...

Page 152: ...e cable clips or ties that secure the cables to the chassis Make sure that you note the cable routing before disconnecting the cables 6 At the rear of the computer remove the three screws that secure the power supply assembly Press the power supply clip 1 downward to release the power supply assembly and then slide the power supply assembly to the front of the computer Lift the power supply assemb...

Page 153: ...hassis Then install the three screws to secure the new power supply assembly in place Note Use only screws provided by Lenovo Figure 91 Installing the power supply assembly 9 Connect the new power supply assembly cables to all drives and the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 80 10 Lower and position the heat sink fan duct on the top of the heat sink and fan assembly until...

Page 154: ...safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor To replace the microprocessor do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect al...

Page 155: ... microprocessor 7 Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket Figure 94 Removing the microprocessor Notes a Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated b Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket You can either look for the small triangle 1 on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches 2 on th...

Page 156: ...responding small triangle on one corner of the microprocessor socket 11 Lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket on the system board Figure 95 Installing the microprocessor 12 Close the microprocessor retainer and lock it into position with the small handle to secure the new microprocessor in the socket 13 Reinstall the heat sink and fan assembly See Replacing the ...

Page 157: ...nnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 126 3 Depending on whether you are installing or replacing a PCI card do one of the following If you are installing a PCI card remove the screw that secures the appropriate metal slot cover Then remove the metal slot cover If you are replacing an old PCI card remove the screw tha...

Page 158: ...s x16 graphics card make sure the memory slot retaining clips are closed before you install the graphics card 6 Install the screw to secure the new PCI card in place Figure 97 Installing a PCI card What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the installation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 169 154 ThinkCentre E93 Ha...

Page 159: ...in cell battery notice in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide for information about replacing and disposing of the battery To replace the battery do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Re...

Page 160: ...uld consider when installing or removing a memory module The X mark indicates the memory slot s into which the memory module s should be installed in different situations The numbers 1 2 3 and 4 indicate the installation sequence To locate the memory module slots see Locating parts on the system board on page 80 UDIMM DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 One UDIMM X Two UDIMMs X 1 X 2 Three UDIMMs X 3 X 1 ...

Page 161: ... Figure 101 Opening the retaining clips 7 Position the new memory module over the memory slot Make sure that the notch 1 on the memory module aligns correctly with the slot key 2 on the system board Push the memory module straight down into the slot until the retaining clips close Figure 102 Installing a memory module Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine type 10AQ 157 ...

Page 162: ... 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 126 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 127 4 Pivot the optical drive bay assembly up...

Page 163: ...failing system board on the new system board See Installing or replacing a memory module on page 156 and Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 153 14 Reconnect all remaining cables to the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 80 15 Pivot the optical drive bay assembly downward until it snaps into position 16 To complete the replacement go to Completing the parts replacem...

Page 164: ...rom the illustration 5 Carefully press the other side of the socket cover downwards until the socket cover snaps into place Figure 105 Securing the socket cover 6 Carefully check the four corners of the socket cover to make sure that the cover is secured in the microprocessor socket 7 Close the microprocessor retainer and then lower the lever to secure the retainer Ensure that the lever is locked ...

Page 165: ...er card To remove the Wi Fi adapter card do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 126 3 If your computer comes with a Wi Fi card module that supports the...

Page 166: ...t Removing the Wi Fi card module To remove the Wi Fi card module do the following 1 Remove the Wi Fi adapter card from the computer and then disconnect the front and rear Wi Fi antenna cables from the Wi Fi card module Figure 108 Removing the Wi Fi antenna cables 2 Remove the two screws that secure the Wi Fi card module to the Wi Fi adapter card 162 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 167: ... from the Wi Fi adapter card Figure 110 Removing the Wi Fi card module Installing the Wi Fi units To install the Wi Fi units do the following 1 Insert the Wi Fi card module into the mini PCI Express slot and then install the two screws to secure the Wi Fi card module to the Wi Fi adapter card Chapter 10 Replacing FRUs machine type 10AQ 163 ...

Page 168: ...antenna cable and rear antenna cable to the Wi Fi card module Figure 112 Connecting the Wi Fi antenna cables 3 Locate the two PCI Express x1 slots on the system board See Installing or replacing a PCI card on page 153 164 ThinkCentre E93 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 169: ... attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the rear Wi Fi antenna Installing the rear Wi Fi antenna To install the rear Wi Fi antenna do...

Page 170: ...i antenna do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 126 3 Straighten the rear Wi Fi antenna so that it can be more easily twisted 4 Hold the thicker end o...

Page 171: ... This section provides instructions on how to install or remove the front Wi Fi antenna Installing the front Wi Fi antenna To install the front Wi Fi antenna do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer ...

Page 172: ...ving the front Wi Fi antenna To remove the front Wi Fi antenna do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 126 3 Remove the front bezel See Removing and rei...

Page 173: ...ts have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your computer See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 78 for the locations of various components in your computer 2 Make sure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the computer cover Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference with reinstalling the co...

Page 174: ...s to the computer See Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 76 9 To update your configuration refer to Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility program on page 55 Note In most areas of the world Lenovo requires the return of the defective Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives 170 ThinkCentre E93 Hardwar...

Page 175: ...e system board After you replace the system board the VPD must be updated To update the VPD see Flash update procedures on page 171 BIOS levels An incorrect level of BIOS can cause false errors and unnecessary FRU replacement Use the following information to determine the current level of BIOS installed in the computer the latest BIOS available for the computer and where to obtain the latest level...

Page 176: ...sing N However if you do want to change the machine type and model press Y and then type in the machine type and model and press Enter 9 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update After the update is completed remove the disc from the optical drive 10 Restart your computer and start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 55 11 From the Setup Util...

Page 177: ...uter Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Open the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 85 3 Remove the hard disk drive See Replacing the hard disk drive on page 87 4 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 73 5 Remove any cables that ...

Page 178: ...ther a single event or a daily event Wake on LAN If the computer has a properly configured token ring or Ethernet LAN adapter card that is Wake on LAN enabled and there is remote network management software you can use the Wake on LAN feature When you set Wake on LAN to Enabled the computer will turn on when it receives a specific signal from another computer on the local area network LAN To enabl...

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Page 181: ...ifications 74 81 E environment operating 29 30 Ethernet connector 69 77 exiting Setup Utility 60 external options installing 83 125 F failure recovering from POST BIOS 173 flashing the BIOS 172 front connectors controls indicators 67 75 front audio and USB assembly replacing 95 146 front bezel front bezel removing 86 127 front bezel reinstalling 86 127 front Wi Fi antenna installing removing 120 1...

Page 182: ...ce CRUs 70 78 serial port 69 77 setting password 56 settings changing 55 viewing 55 Setup Utility 55 Setup Utility program starting 55 Setup Utility exiting 60 slim card reader replacing 92 143 solid state drive replacing 89 134 starting the Setup Utility program 55 startup device 58 sequence changing 58 temporary selecting 58 static sensitive devices handling 83 125 support web site support 32 su...

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