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9. Install the screw to secure the new Wi-Fi card to the system board. Connect the two cables to the

new Wi-Fi card.

Figure 68. Securing the Wi-Fi card and connecting cables

10. Reinstall the system board shield. See “Removing and reinstalling the system board shield” on page 86.

Replacing the keyboard or mouse

Attention:

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the “Important safety information”
on page 1.

This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse.

To replace the keyboard or mouse, do the following:

1. Disconnect the old keyboard cable or mouse cable from the computer.

Chapter 9

Replacing FRUs

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Page 1: ...ThinkCentre E93z Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types 10B8 10B9 10BA 10BH 10BJ and 10BK ...

Page 2: ...on on page 3 and Appendix A Notices on page 133 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: ...lity 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 Setting changing and deleting a password 56 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS 56 Enabling or disabling a device 57 Selecting a startup device 57 Selecting a temporary startup device 57 Selecting or changi...

Page 4: ...21 Replacing the keyboard or mouse 123 Replacing the wireless keyboard 124 Replacing the wireless mouse 124 Completing the parts replacement 126 Chapter 10 Additional service information 129 Security features 129 Hardware controlled passwords 129 Operating system password 129 Vital product data 129 BIOS levels 129 Flash update procedures 129 Updating flashing the BIOS from a disc 130 Updating flas...

Page 5: ...ructions see Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs on page 75 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 instructions Lesen Sie unbedingt alle Hinweise...

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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 E93z 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 cor...

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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: ...oni 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: ...Chapter 3 General information This chapter provides general information that applies to all machine types supported by this publication Copyright Lenovo 2013 29 ...

Page 34: ...emperature Operating 10 C to 35 C 50 F to 95 F Storage 20 C to 50 C 4 F to 122 F Humidity Operating 20 to 80 non condensing Storage 10 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 Minimum 100 V ac Maximum 127 V ac Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz High range Minimum 200 V ac Maximum 240 V ac...

Page 35: ...iew Management Utility Screen Layout Note Depending on your computer model some of the programs might not be available Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel To access Lenovo programs from Control Panel click Start Control Panel Then depending on the program you want to access click the corresponding section and then click the corresponding green text Note If you do not find the program you ...

Page 36: ...ay the charms Then click the Search charm to search for the desired program On the Windows 8 1 operating system press the Windows key to go to the Start screen Click a Lenovo program to launch it If you cannot find the program 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 i...

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: ...dentical 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 control...

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: ...er 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 emu...

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: ...r 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 tec...

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 57 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 82 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: ...ccess Connections to verify 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 headphone but comes from the local speaker even t...

Page 53: ...not work now Actions Verify that all option hardware and cable connections are secure If the option comes 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...

Page 54: ...hod 2 1 Open Control Panel 2 Click Programs 3 Click Turn Windows features on or 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...

Page 55: ...n installing memory see Installing or replacing a memory module on page 109 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 lo...

Page 56: ...me software developed before the year 2000 used only the last two digits of a year to sort dates always assuming the first two digits 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 ...

Page 57: ...the USB device has its own On Off switch ensure that it is in the On position If the USB device has an Online switch 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 detach...

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: ... 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 administrator password are ...

Page 61: ...is feature is set to Disable all devices connected to the SATA connectors such as hard disk drives or the optical drive are disabled and cannot be accessed To enable or disable a device 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 Devices 3 Depending on the device you want to enable or disable...

Page 62: ...and press Enter 4 From the Power menu select Automatic Power On and press Enter 5 Select Wake on Lan and press Enter 6 Select Disabled and press Enter 7 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program Press Enter when prompted to confirm the exit Note When ErP compliance mode is enabled you can wake up your computer by doing one of the following Pressing the power switch Enabling the ...

Page 63: ... 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 59 Exiting the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings press Esc to return to the Setup Utility program main menu You might have to press Esc several times Do one of the following If you want to save the new se...

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Page 65: ...rror 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 startup drive is corrupted The drive must be formatted Do the following 1 Attempt to back up the data on the failing hard dis...

Page 66: ...rking 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 Error code POST error message Description Action 0135 Fan failure The system might be overheating Press F10 to...

Page 67: ...erver 1 Ensure that network is in startup sequence as first device or first device after diskette 2 Ensure that network adapter is enabled for RPL 3 Network adapter Advise network administrator of new MAC address Computer will not perform a Wake On LAN if applicable 1 Check power supply and signal cable connections to network adapter 2 Ensure that the operating system settings are set to enable Wa...

Page 68: ...System Board Power on indicator or hard disk drive in use light not on but computer works correctly 1 Power switch LED assembly 2 System Board Printer problems 1 Printer 2 System Board Program loads from the hard disk with a known good diagnostics diskette in the first 3 5 inch diskette drive 1 Run the Setup Utility program and check Startup sequence 2 Diskette Drive 3 Diskette Drive Cable 4 Syste...

Page 69: ...ling devices or adapters 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove or disconnect the following components if installed one at a time a External devices modem printer or mouse b Any adapters c Memory modules d Extended video memory e External Cache f External Cache RAM g Hard disk drive h Diskette drive 3 Power on the computer to re test the system 4 Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing devi...

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Page 71: ...ectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer Figure 1 Front connector control and indicator locations 1 Integrated camera activity indicator 7 Internal speakers 2 Integrated camera shield control slider 8 Combo audio jack support headset and Microphone 3 Integrated camera 9 Always On USB 3 0 connector 4 Integrated microphones 10 USB 3 0 connector 5 Monitor mode computer mode indica...

Page 72: ...or turned off The card reader slot 11 is for a 11 in 1 card reader supporting the following cards Extreme Digital x D Picture Card type H Extreme Digital x D Picture Card type M Memory Stick MS MS PRO MultiMediaCard MMC MultiMediaCard mobile MMC mobile MultiMediaCard plus MMC plus Reduced Size MultiMediaCard RS MMC Secure Digital SD card Secure Digital eXtended Capacity SDXC card Secure Digital Hi...

Page 73: ... mode computer mode button 3 Ethernet connector 9 Volume down control 4 HDMI in connector 10 Volume up control 5 HDMI out connector 11 Optical drive 6 USB 2 0 connectors 4 Connector Description Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network LAN Note To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits use a Category 5 Ethernet cable Combo audio jack support headset and M...

Page 74: ...If you have more than eight USB devices you can purchase a USB hub which you can use to connect additional USB devices USB 3 0 connector Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 connector such as a keyboard a mouse a scanner a printer or a personal digital assistant PDA USB 3 0 connectors provide high transmission speeds to reduce the time for data transmission Locating major FRU...

Page 75: ...g major FRUs and CRUs The following table lists the major FRUs shown in Figure 3 Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 71 and identifies which FRUs are also self service CRUs or optional service CRUs Chapter 8 Locations 71 ...

Page 76: ...o 2 Computer cover No No 3 System board shield No No 4 GPU fan No No 5 Heat sink assembly No No 6 Battery No No 7 Wi Fi cable connector No No 8 Memory module No No 9 Card reader No No 10 System board No No 11 Rear I O assembly No No 12 Foot No No 13 Internal speaker No No 14 power supply assembly No No 15 Internal speaker No No 16 LCD panel assembly No No 17 Main bracket No No 18 Foot No No 19 Bra...

Page 77: ...tor 2 Integrated camera cable connector 12 Front panel control board cable connector 3 LCD panel connector LVDS connector 13 Power supply connector 4 mSATA connector 14 SATA connectors 2 5 Memory slots 2 15 SATA power connector 6 Card reader connector 16 Microprocessor fan connector 7 Internal speaker cable connector 17 Converter board connector 8 GPU fan cable connector 18 Microprocessor 9 USB 2 ...

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Page 79: ...ructions on how to remove and reinstall the frame stand Note The frame stand is available only in some models To remove and reinstall the frame stand 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 all power cords f...

Page 80: ...he two tabs 1 on the frame stand into the corresponding holes in the chassis and lower down the frame stand as shown Figure 6 Installing the frame stand 7 Tighten the screw to secure the frame stand to the computer Then put the rubber back into the hole to protect the screw Removing and reinstalling the monitor stand Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and unde...

Page 81: ...uter 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect the power cord Input Output cables and any other cables that are connected to the computer 4 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 5 Remove the two rubber blocks 1 that protect the ...

Page 82: ...remove and reinstall the transformer stand Note The transformer stand is available only in some models To remove and reinstall the transformer stand 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 all power cords fr...

Page 83: ...install the transformer stand insert the two tabs 1 on the transformer stand into the corresponding holes in the chassis Then push the release button toward the top of the computer and lower down the transformer stand at the same time Release the release button to secure the transformer stand on the computer Figure 10 Installing the transformer stand Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 79 ...

Page 84: ...a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove any locking device that secures the computer cover 4 Remove the computer stand See Removing and reinstalling the frame stand on page 75 Removing and reinstalling the monitor stand on page 76 or Removing an...

Page 85: ...er cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 80 4 Locate the feet See Locating major FRUs...

Page 86: ... 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 ...

Page 87: ...sembly 6 Disconnect the cables from the hard disk drive 7 Remove the four screws on the hard disk drive bracket Then slide the hard disk drive out of the hard disk drive bracket Note Do not touch the circuit board on the bottom of the hard disk drive Figure 15 Removing the hard disk drive from the hard disk drive bracket Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 83 ...

Page 88: ...sk drive bracket 9 Reconnect the cables to the hard disk drive 10 Slide the hard disk drive assembly into the chassis as shown Align the screw hole in the hard disk drive bracket with the screw hole in the chassis Then install the screw to secure the hard disk drive assembly to the chassis Figure 17 Installing the hard disk drive assembly Replacing the optical drive Attention Do not open your comp...

Page 89: ...ean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 80 4 Locate the optical drive See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 5 Remove the screw 1 that secures the optical drive Then slide the optical drive ...

Page 90: ...m board shield To remove and reinstall the system board shield 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay ...

Page 91: ...the computer Figure 20 Removing the system board shield 6 Align the tabs 1 on the system board shield with the corresponding slots 2 in the chassis Then carefully position the system board shield onto the chassis by inserting each tab into the corresponding slot Figure 21 Positioning the system board shield onto the chassis Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 87 ...

Page 92: ...e VESA mount bracket 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the ...

Page 93: ...6 Remove the three screws 1 that secure the VESA mount bracket and then lift the VESA mount bracket off the computer Figure 23 Removing the VESA mount bracket Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 89 ...

Page 94: ...nstructions on how to replace the rear I O assembly To replace the rear I O assembly 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your co...

Page 95: ...re 25 Removing the two screws that secure the rear I O assembly 7 Release the HDMI cable clip 1 as shown and then disconnect the HDMI cable 2 from the rear I O assembly Release the USB cable 3 from the connector 4 on the rear I O assembly Figure 26 Disconnecting the HDMI and USB cables Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 91 ...

Page 96: ...uter Figure 27 Removing the rear I O assembly 9 To reinstall the new rear I O assembly reconnect the power cable 1 and the power cable 2 Align the earth wire with the corresponding hole in the chassis Then install the screw 3 to secure the earth wire Figure 28 Connecting the power cord cable and securing the earth wire 92 ThinkCentre E93z Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 97: ... cables 11 Insert the two tabs on the rear I O assembly into the corresponding holes in the chassis Position the rear I O assembly on the chassis so that the screw holes in the rear I O assembly are aligned with those in the chassis Install the two screws to secure the rear I O assembly to the computer Figure 30 Installing the rear I O assembly 12 Install the VESA mount bracket See Removing and re...

Page 98: ...nnected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 80 4 Locate the power supply assembly See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket ...

Page 99: ...pply cable from the system board Remove the three screws 1 that secure the power supply assembly and then lift the power supply assembly off the computer Figure 32 Removing the power supply assembly Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 95 ...

Page 100: ...he three screw holes in the new power supply assembly are aligned with the corresponding holes in the chassis Install the three screws 1 to secure the power supply assembly Figure 33 Installing the power supply assembly 96 ThinkCentre E93z Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 101: ...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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is...

Page 102: ...moving the microprocessor fan 8 Position the microprocessor fan onto the main bracket so that the screw holes in the microprocessor fan are aligned with those in the main bracket Reinstall the three screws to secure the microprocessor fan to the main bracket Figure 36 Installing the microprocessor fan 98 ThinkCentre E93z Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 103: ...bles that are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 80 4 Locate the heat sink assembly on the system board See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70...

Page 104: ...hten screw 3 Figure 38 Tightening the four screws to secure the heat sink assembly 10 Reinstall the system board shield See Removing and reinstalling the system board shield on page 86 Replacing the microprocessor 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...

Page 105: ...ess to the microprocessor See Replacing the heat sink assembly on page 99 6 Press the small handle 1 and open the retainer 2 to access the microprocessor 3 Figure 39 Accessing the microprocessor 7 Carefully lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the microprocessor socket Notes Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated Touch only the edges of the microproc...

Page 106: ... the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket Note The small triangle 3 on one corner of the new microprocessor is the microprocessor orientation indicator The new microprocessor is in the correct orientation when this indicator points to the beveled corner 4 of the microprocessor socket Figure 41 Installing the microprocessor 11 Close the microprocessor retainer and lock it...

Page 107: ...t are connected to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 80 4 Locate the card reader in the computer See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 5 Remove the syste...

Page 108: ...provides instructions on how to replace the graphics processing unit GPU fan To replace the GPU 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the s...

Page 109: ...7 Remove the two screws 1 that secure the GPU fan to the system board Then lift the GPU fan off the computer Figure 44 Removing the GPU fan Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 105 ...

Page 110: ...This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery 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...

Page 111: ...See Removing and reinstalling the system board shield on page 86 9 Reinstall the computer cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 126 10 Turn on the computer and all attached devices Note When you turn on the computer for the first time after replacing the battery an error message might be displayed This is normal after replacing the battery 11 Use the Setup Utility program to set the d...

Page 112: ... cover on page 80 4 Remove the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 84 5 Locate the converter board in the computer See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 6 Remove the two screws that secure the converter board to the main bracket Disconnect the cables from the converter board and then lift the converter board off the computer Figure 48 Removing the converter board 108 ThinkC...

Page 113: ...ine dual inline memory modules DDR3 SODIMMs When installing or replacing a memory module use 1 GB 2 GB or 4 GB DDR3 SODIMMs in any combination up to a maximum of 8 GB of system memory To install or replace a memory module 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 ...

Page 114: ...e that the new memory module is inserted firmly and then pivot the memory module downward until it snaps into position Notes Carefully handle the memory module by its edges Ensure that the memory module is secured in the slot and does not move easily Figure 51 Installing a memory module 9 Reinstall any parts and reconnect any cables that you have removed 10 Reinstall the system board shield See Re...

Page 115: ...y it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 80 4 Locate the internal speakers in the computer See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 5 Remove the rear I O assembly See Replacing the rear I O assembly on page 90 6 Note the internal speaker cable connection and cable routing Disconnect the int...

Page 116: ...e The integrated camera is available only in some models To replace the integrated camera 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of yo...

Page 117: ...7 Remove the two screws that secure the integrated camera to remove the integrated camera from the computer Figure 54 Removing the integrated camera Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 113 ...

Page 118: ... board 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and th...

Page 119: ...tem board See Replacing the rear I O assembly on page 90 14 Record all cable connections and cable routing and then disconnect all cables from the system board 15 Remove the six screws that secure the system board Carefully lift the system board out of the chassis Note Carefully handle the system board by its edges Figure 56 Removing the six screws that secure the system board 16 Place the new sys...

Page 120: ...stall the VESA mount bracket See Removing and reinstalling the VESA mount bracket on page 88 25 Reinstall the microprocessor See Replacing the microprocessor on page 100 26 Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 73 27 Reinstall the system board shield See Removing and reinstalling the system board shield on page 86 The faili...

Page 121: ... 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the LCD panel assembly To replace the LCD panel assembly 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surfa...

Page 122: ...re the bracket frame to the main bracket Figure 60 Removing the 12 screws that secure the bracket frame to the main bracket 10 Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect all cables that prevent you from lifting the computer main bracket 11 Lift the bracket frame off the front bezel 118 ThinkCentre E93z Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 123: ... the new LCD panel assembly so that the four screw holes in the main bracket are aligned with those in the LCD panel assembly Reinstall the four screws to secure the new LCD panel assembly to the main bracket Figure 62 Installing the four screws to secure the LCD panel assembly 14 Position the bracket frame over the main bracket Ensure that the screw holes in the main bracket are aligned with thos...

Page 124: ...ting the LCD panel cable to the system board 17 Reinstall the feet See Replacing the feet on page 81 18 Reinstall the integrated camera See Replacing the integrated camera on page 112 19 Reinstall the converter board See Replacing the converter board on page 107 20 Reinstall the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 84 21 Connect all the cables that were disconnected See Locating p...

Page 125: ...cted to the computer 2 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or other flat surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the cover is facing up 3 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 80 4 Remove the system board shield See Removing and reinstalling the system board shield on page 86 5 Locate the Wi ...

Page 126: ...i card 8 Insert the notched end of the new Wi Fi card into the mini PCI Express slot Press the new Wi Fi card firmly and then pivot the Wi Fi card downward to align the screw hole in the new Wi Fi card with that in the system board Figure 67 Installing the Wi Fi card 122 ThinkCentre E93z Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 127: ...talling the system board shield on page 86 Replacing the keyboard or mouse Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information on page 1 This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard or mouse To replace the keyboard or mouse do the following 1 Disconnect the old keyboard cable or mouse cable from the comput...

Page 128: ...wireless keyboard from the package 3 Install the keyboard by opening the battery compartment cover and installing two AAA batteries according to the polarity indicators Figure 70 Installing the keyboard batteries 4 Remove the USB dongle from the keyboard compartment or from the wireless mouse compartment and connect it to an available USB connectors on the computer See Replacing the wireless mouse...

Page 129: ... Switch on the power button on the bottom of the wireless mouse and then it is ready to use 1 Open the mouse battery compartment cover 2 Remove the USB dongle from the mouse 3 Connect the USB dongle to any USB connector on the computer 4 Insert two AAA batteries into the mouse according to the polarity indicators 5 Close the mouse battery compartment cover and slide it forward until it clicks into...

Page 130: ...e screws are left inside your computer See Locating major FRUs and CRUs on page 70 for the locations of various components in your computer 2 Ensure 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 computer cover 3 Lower and position the computer cover into place...

Page 131: ...Setup Utility program 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 Chapter 9 Replacing FRUs 127 ...

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Page 133: ... system board After you replace the system board the VPD must be updated To update the VPD see Flash update procedures on page 129 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 134: ...ing 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 Utili...

Page 135: ...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 80 3 Remove the hard disk drive See Replacing the hard disk drive on page 82 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 136: ...her 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 enable...

Page 137: ...e publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for use in implantation or other life support applications where malfunction may result in injury or death to persons The information contained in this document does not affect or change Len...

Page 138: ...ly unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo The Lenovo logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel is a trademark...

Page 139: ...connector 69 exiting Setup Utility 59 F failure recovering from POST BIOS 131 feet replacing 81 frame stand removing 75 frame stand reinstalling 75 front connectors controls indicators 67 FRU locations 70 FRU part numbers 1 67 72 FRUs replacing 75 G GPU fan replacing 104 H hard disk drive replacing 82 HDMI monitor connector 70 heat sink assembly replacing 99 I Identifying FRUs 70 installing operat...

Page 140: ... 90 system board 114 Wi Fi card 121 S security enabling or disabling 57 selecting startup device 57 temporary startup device 57 Self service CRUs 70 setting password 56 settings changing 55 viewing 55 Setup Utility 55 Setup Utility program starting 55 Setup Utility exiting 59 starting the Setup Utility program 55 startup device 57 sequence changing 58 temporary selecting 57 support web site suppor...

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