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Figure 71. Securing the holder

7.  Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board.

8.  Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see “Completing the parts replacement” on 

page 62.

Replacing a PCI Express card

Attention:

Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the 

Important Product 

Information Guide

.

1.  Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer. Disconnect all 

power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer.

2.  Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 19.

3.  Remove the front bezel. See “Replacing the front bezel” on page 20.

4.  Pivot the drive bay assembly upward. See “Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward” on 

page 23.

5.  Replace a PCI Express card.

Figure 72. Removing a PCI Express card

Note:

If the card is held in place by a retaining latch, press the latch 

as shown to disengage the latch. 

Then, gently remove the card from the slot. 

Chapter 4

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Replacing hardware

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Page 1: ...ergy Star Machine Types 10SJ 10SK 10SL 10TN 10U2 and 10U3 Questo manuale d istruzione è fornito da trovaprezzi it Scopri tutte le offerte per Lenovo ThinkCentre M920 10SJ0027IX o cerca il tuo prodotto tra le migliori offerte di PC Desktop e Workstation ...

Page 2: ...formation Guide and Appendix A Notices on page 65 First Edition June 2018 Copyright Lenovo 2018 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ...oting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 23 Replacing the internal speaker 24 Replacing the illuminated red dot 27 Replacing the thermal sensor 28 Replacing the front I O options 31 Replacing the storage drive 34 Replacing the memory module 40 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly 41 Replacing the microprocessor 43 Replacing a PCI Express card 45 Replacing the E lock 46 Replacing the co...

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Page 5: ... Optical drive eject close button optional 2 Optical drive status indicator optional 3 Storage drive activity indicator 4 Card reader optional 5 USB 3 1 Gen 1 Type C connector 6 Power button 7 Power indicator 8 Microphone connector 9 Headset connector 10 USB 3 1 Gen 1 connectors 2 11 USB 3 1 Gen 2 connectors 2 12 Illuminated red dot 13 Internal speaker 1 Optical drive eject close button Copyright ...

Page 6: ...on for four or more seconds to turn off the computer 7 Power indicator This indicator is on when the computer is on 8 Microphone connector Used to connect a microphone to your computer You can use the microphone to record sounds or interact with the computer using speech recognition software 9 Headset connector Used to connect headset to your computer 10 USB 3 1 Gen 1 connectors Used to connect a ...

Page 7: ... optional 9 Ethernet connector 10 Security lock slot 11 Padlock loop 12 PCI Express card area different cards provide different connectors 13 Power cord connector 1 Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers headphones or multimedia keyboards To connect a stereo system or other external recording device connect a cable ...

Page 8: ...mart power on feature from the Setup Utility program For detailed information see the Important Product Information Guide 5 USB 3 1 Gen 1 connectors Used to connect a USB compatible device For optimal data transfer connect a USB 3 1 Gen 1 device to a USB 3 1 Gen 2 or USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector instead of a USB 2 0 connector 6 Serial connector Used to connect an external modem a serial printer or othe...

Page 9: ... 10 pin power connector 10 SATA power connector 11 SATA power connector 12 Auxiliary fan connector 13 SATA 3 0 connector 14 SATA 3 0 connector 15 SATA 3 0 connector 16 Clear CMOS jumper 17 SATA 3 0 connector 18 M 2 storage drive slot 19 M 2 Wi Fi card slot 20 Thermal sensor connector 21 Illuminated red dot connector 22 Front USB 2 0 connector 23 Front USB 2 0 connector 24 Serial connector optional...

Page 10: ...el The machine type and model label identifies the computer When you contact Lenovo for help the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify the computer and provide faster service The machine type and model label is attached on the side of the computer as shown Figure 4 Machine type and model label 6 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 11: ...o line out connector Headset connector Internal speaker Microphone connector The optional discrete audio card provides an enhanced audio experience and extended capabilities Input Output I O features Audio connectors audio line out connector headset connector and microphone connector Card reader slot optional Display connectors DisplayPort out connector and VGA out connector Ethernet connector PS ...

Page 12: ...onal Bluetooth optional Physical dimensions Width 92 5 mm 3 6 inches Height 343 5 mm 13 5 inches Depth 290 5 mm 11 4 inches Weight without the package Maximum configuration as shipped 6 0 kg 13 2 lb 8 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 13: ...u can mechanically lock or unlock the computer cover To enable or disable the E Lock do the following 1 Turn on or restart the computer 2 Before Windows starts up repeatedly press and release the F1 or Fn F1 key until the Setup Utility program opens 3 Click Security Electronic Lock to enable or disable the E lock 4 Press F10 or Fn F10 to save the changes and reboot the computer Note Changes do not...

Page 14: ...mputer to a desk table or other nonpermanent fixture The cable lock connects to the security lock slot at the rear of your computer Depending on the type selected the cable lock can be operated with a key or combination The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers You can order such a cable lock directly from ...

Page 15: ...ock connects to the cable lock slots on the rear of the computer To install a cable lock do the following 1 Insert the clip 1 into the cable lock slot 4 2 Pull the cables you want to lock through the dents in the cable lock 3 Press the clip 2 into the cable lock slot 3 until it snaps into position Figure 8 Attaching a cable lock Chapter 3 Computer locks 11 ...

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Page 17: ...uitry Prevent others from touching the options and other computer components Touch the static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body before you install or replace a new part When possible remove the new part from the static protect...

Page 18: ...e an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model When you replace an FRU ensure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct An FRU should not be replaced because of a single unreproducible failure Single failures can occur for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors Consider rep...

Page 19: ...odule 8 Wi Fi card shield 3 Microprocessor 6 Coin cell battery 34 Power supply assembly 5 System board 10 M 2 storage drive 36 E lock 9 Cover presence switch 11 M 2 storage drive bracket 14 Power button 12 Secondary storage drive bracket 15 Card reader 13 Secondary storage drive a 2 5 inch storage drive 16 Front I O bracket Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 15 ...

Page 20: ...torage drive 26 Primary storage drive bracket 27 Storage drive converter 32 Vertical stand 37 PCI Express card Replacing the power cord Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconne...

Page 21: ...rtant Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Refer to the following to replace external options Vertical stand Figure 12 Removing the vertical stand Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 17 ...

Page 22: ...Figure 13 Assembling the vertical stand Figure 14 Installing the vertical stand Dust shield 18 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 23: ...efore reading the Important Product Information Guide CAUTION Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 19 ...

Page 24: ...n Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Replace the front bezel 20 M920s User G...

Page 25: ... front bezel 4 Complete the replacement See Completing the parts replacement on page 62 Replacing the optical drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 21 ...

Page 26: ...puter 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive 5 Replace the optical drive Figure 20 Removing the optical drive Figure 21 Removing the optical drive retainer 22 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 27: ...d Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Re...

Page 28: ...ent on page 62 Replacing the internal speaker Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 24 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 29: ...19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board 5 Replace the internal speaker Figure 26 Pressing the tab Figure 27 Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 25 ...

Page 30: ...Figure 28 Removing the internal speaker Figure 29 Installing the internal speaker Figure 30 Installing the internal speaker 26 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 31: ... from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on pa...

Page 32: ...he parts replacement on page 62 Replacing the thermal sensor Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing th...

Page 33: ...eplacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board 5 Replace the thermal sensor Figure 36 Pressing the tab Figure 37 Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 29 ...

Page 34: ...the thermal sensor Figure 39 Installing the thermal sensor Figure 40 Pivoting the drive bay assembly downward 6 Connect the new thermal sensor cable to the system board 30 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 35: ...ll connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Disconnect the power button board cable and card reader cable from the system board 5 Replace the front I O options Figure 41 Re...

Page 36: ...Figure 43 Removing the card reader bracket Figure 44 Removing the card reader 32 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 37: ...Figure 45 Installing the card reader Figure 46 Installing the card reader bracket Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 33 ...

Page 38: ...cement on page 62 Replacing the storage drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide Replacing the 3 5 inch primary storage drive 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 34 M920s User...

Page 39: ...the drive bay assembly outward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 5 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3 5 inch primary storage drive 6 Replace the 3 5 inch primary storage drive Figure 49 Removing the storage drive bracket Figure 50 Removing the storage drive Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 35 ...

Page 40: ...the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 62 Replacing the 2 5 inch primary storage drive 1 Remove the storage converter with the 2 5 inch primary sstorage drive See Replacing the 3 5 inch primary storage drive 2 Replace the 2 5 inch primary storage drive in the storage converter 36 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 41: ...e Replacing the 2 5 inch secondary storage drive 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 37 ...

Page 42: ...page 23 5 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 2 5 inch secondary storage drive 6 Replace the 2 5 inch secondary storage drive Figure 55 Removing the outer storage drive bracket Figure 56 Removing the inner storage drive bracket 38 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 43: ...Figure 57 Removing the storage drive Figure 58 Installing the storage drive Figure 59 Installing the inner storage drive bracket Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 39 ...

Page 44: ...eplacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 62 Replacing the memory module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide Ensure that you follow the order of installing memory modules shown in the following figure Figure 61 The order of installing memory modules 40 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 45: ... upward and downward on page 23 5 Replace the memory module Figure 62 Removing the memory module Figure 63 Installing the memory module 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 62 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide CAU...

Page 46: ...e Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 5 Disconnect the heat sink and fan assembly cable from the system board 6 Replace the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 64 Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Figure 65 Installing the heat sink and fan assembly 7 Connect the new heat sink and fan assem...

Page 47: ... See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 4 Remove the heat sink and fan assembly See Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly on page 41 5 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board 6 Replace the microprocessor Notes Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one ill...

Page 48: ...Figure 68 Removing the microprocessor Figure 69 Installing the microprocessor Figure 70 Pivoting the socket downward 44 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 49: ...d devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 5 Replace a PCI Express card Figure ...

Page 50: ...t Information Guide Note To remove the screws you need a special tool T15 star wrench 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Disconnect the E lock cable from the system board 4 Replace...

Page 51: ...ny repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the system board 4 Replace the ...

Page 52: ...ore reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Pivot the drive bay assembl...

Page 53: ... Type 1 Figure 78 Removing the Wi Fi card shield Figure 79 Disconnecting the antennas Figure 80 Removing the Wi Fi card Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 49 ...

Page 54: ...Figure 81 Installing the Wi Fi card Figure 82 Connecting the antennas Figure 83 Installing the Wi Fi card shield Type 2 50 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 55: ...Figure 84 Removing the Wi Fi card shield Figure 85 Disconnecting the antennas Figure 86 Removing the Wi Fi card Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 51 ...

Page 56: ... Wi Fi antennas Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 52 M920s User Gui...

Page 57: ...pward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 5 Disconnect the antenna cables from the Wi Fi card 6 Replace the Wi Fi antennas Front Wi Fi antenna Figure 90 Removing the Wi Fi antenna Figure 91 Installing the Wi Fi antenna Rear Wi Fi antenna Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 53 ...

Page 58: ... battery keeps this information active when you turn off the computer The coin cell battery normally requires no charging or maintenance throughout its life however no coin cell battery lasts forever If the coin cell battery fails the date time and configuration information including passwords are lost An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer To replace the coin cell battery 1 R...

Page 59: ... 94 Removing the coin cell battery Figure 95 Removing the coin cell battery Figure 96 Installing the coin cell battery Figure 97 Installing the coin cell battery 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 62 To dispose of the coin cell battery refer to Lithium coin cell battery notice in the Safety and Warranty Guide Chapter 4 Replacing h...

Page 60: ...l outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 3 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 5 Replace the M 2 storage drive Type 1 Figure 98 Pulling out the plastic fastener Figure 99 Removing the...

Page 61: ...Figure 100 Installing the optical drive retainer Figure 101 Installing the optical drive Type 2 Figure 102 Pulling out the plastic fastener Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 57 ...

Page 62: ...tical drive 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 62 Replacing the M 2 storage drive bracket Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 58 M920s User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 63: ...assembly upward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 5 Remove the M 2 storage drive 6 Replace the M 2 storage drive bracket Figure 106 Removing the M 2 storage drive bracket Figure 107 Installing the M 2 storage drive bracket 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 62 Replacing the power supply assembly At...

Page 64: ... are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 19 2 Remove the front bezel See Replacing the front bezel on page 20 3 Remove the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 21 4 Remove the storage drive bracket See Replacing the storage driv...

Page 65: ...ee Replacing the front bezel on page 20 4 Remove the front I O options See Replacing the front I O options on page 31 5 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward See Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward on page 23 6 Remove all memory modules See Replacing the memory module on page 40 7 Remove the heat sink and fan assembly See Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly on page 41 8 Remove t...

Page 66: ...ompleting the parts replacement on page 62 Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables to your computer do the following 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside your ...

Page 67: ...g the computer cover 4 Place the computer in an upright position 5 If a locking device is available use it to lock the computer 6 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the corresponding connectors on the computer Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 63 ...

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