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Installing or replacing the cover presence switch

Attention:

Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter

1 “Read this first: Important safety information” on page 1.

Note:

The cover presence switch is only available in some models.

To install or replace the cover presence switch, 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 123.

3. If you are replacing the cover presence switch, disconnect the cover-presence-switch cable from the

system board. Then, lift the cover presence switch out of the holder.

Figure 44. Removing the cover presence switch

4. Insert the new cover presence switch into place as shown.

Figure 45. Installing the cover presence switch

5. Connect the cable of the new cover presence switch to the cover-presence-switch connector on the

system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 34.

What to do next:

• To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section.

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Page 1: ...ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Types 10DB 10DC 10DD 10DE 10DV 10DW 10DX 10DY 10EC and 10ED ...

Page 2: ...safety information on page 1 and Appendix F Notices on page 169 First Edition September 2014 Copyright Lenovo 2014 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is 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: ...oring a disc 46 Playing and removing a disc 47 Recording a disc 47 Navigating among screens on the Windows 8 1 operating system 47 Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 1 operating system 49 Frequently asked questions 49 Chapter 4 You and your computer 51 Accessibility and comfort 51 Arranging your workspace 51 Comfort 51 Glare and lighting 52 Air circulation 52 Electrical outlets and cable len...

Page 4: ...rations 96 Creating and using a rescue medium 98 Reinstalling programs and device drivers 98 Solving recovery problems 100 Recovery information for the Windows 8 1 operating system 100 Refreshing your computer 100 Resetting your computer to the factory default settings 100 Using the advanced startup options 101 Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 1 fails to start 101 Chapter 11 Installin...

Page 5: ...sian compliance mark 157 Brazil regulatory notice 157 Mexico regulatory notice 157 Additional regulatory information 157 Appendix B WEEE and recycling information 159 Important WEEE information 159 Recycling information for Japan 159 Recycling information for Brazil 160 Battery recycling information for Taiwan 160 Battery recycling information for the European Union 160 Appendix C Restriction of H...

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Page 7: ...oubleshoot problems Important This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkCentre computers Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively Before servicing a ThinkCentre computer be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 Copyright Lenovo 2014 v ...

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Page 9: ... in overheating Ensure that all power cord connectors are securely and completely plugged into receptacles Do not use any power adapter that shows corrosion at the ac input pins or shows signs of overheating such as deformed plastic at the ac input or anywhere on the power adapter Do not use any power cords where the electrical contacts on either end show signs of corrosion or overheating or where...

Page 10: ... device that is worn or defective Reinstall all covers correctly before returning the machine to the customer CAUTION Hazardous moving parts Keep fingers and other body parts away CAUTION Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool Electrical safety CAUTION Electrical current from power telephone and communication cables can be hazar...

Page 11: ...robe leads and accessories for that tester Stand on suitable rubber mats obtained locally if necessary to insulate you from grounds such as metal floor strips and machine frames Observe the special safety precautions when you work with very high voltages these instructions are in the safety sections of maintenance information Use extreme care when measuring high voltages Regularly inspect and main...

Page 12: ...eter 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 cover 5 Check for any obvious alterations Use good judgment as to the safety of any alterations 6 Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditi...

Page 13: ... 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 operator safety and correct system function Proper grounding of the electrical outlet can be verified by a certified electrician Safety notices multi lingual translations The caution and danger safe...

Page 14: ...6 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 by the same manufacturer The battery contains lithium and can explode if not properly used handled or disposed of Do not Throw or immerse into water Heat to more than 100 C 212 F Repair or disassemble Dispose of the battery as requi...

Page 15: ...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 Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information 7 ...

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Page 17: ...8 kg 37 lb 32 kg 70 5 lb 55 kg 121 2 lb 1 2 PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information 9 ...

Page 18: ...spositivos 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 bateria eq...

Page 19: ...te exposição direta ao feixe 18 kg 37 lb 32 kg 70 5 lb 55 kg 121 2 lb 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 corrente ...

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Page 23: ...roduit 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 TENSION 1 ...

Page 24: ...r 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 lb 32 kg 70 5 lb 55 kg 121 2 lb ATTENTION Soulevez la machine avec précaution ATTENTION L interrupteur ...

Page 25: ...ind 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 die Buc...

Page 26: ...egeben 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 Netzschalt...

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Page 29: ...i 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 dalla...

Page 30: ...ontengono 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 interrutt...

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Page 32: ...ión 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 señal 2...

Page 33: ...vos 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 debe ...

Page 34: ...pte 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 cables d...

Page 35: ...vo Locations This section provides the following topics Locating connectors controls and indicators on the front of your computer on page 28 Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 29 Locating components on page 30 Locating parts on the system board on page 34 Locating the machine type and model label on page 35 Note The components in your computer might look slightly different fr...

Page 36: ...s on the front of your computer 1 2 Figure 1 Front connector control and indicator locations 1 Power button 2 Bluetooth activity indicator 3 Wireless activity indicator 4 Hard disk drive activity indicator 5 Power indicator 6 USB 2 0 connector 7 Microphone connector 8 Headset connector 9 Always on USB 3 0 connector 28 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 37: ...oop 11 Wi Fi antenna slot Notes The USB 2 0 connector 4 supports the smart power on feature that enables you to turn on the computer or wake it up from S4 hibernation mode by pressing Alt P on the keyboard You can enable or disable the smart power on feature from the Setup Utility program For detailed information see Enabling or disabling a device on page 63 If you use the optional connector for i...

Page 38: ... Used to attach a microphone to your computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software USB 2 0 connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 connection such as a keyboard a mouse a scanner a printer or a personal digital assistant PDA USB 3 0 connector Use this connector to attach a device that requires a USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 connection such a...

Page 39: ...ver 5 ac power adapter bracket some models 6 ac power adapter 7 Microprocessor fan 8 Heat sink 9 Cover presence switch intrusion switch some models 10 Memory module 11 Internal speaker 12 Front Wi Fi antenna some models 13 Power button board 14 Coin cell battery 15 Hard disk drive assembly 16 Wi Fi card module some models Chapter 2 Product overview 31 ...

Page 40: ...ajor FRUs and Customer Replaceable Units CRUs in the computer To remove the computer cover see Removing the computer cover on page 123 Figure 4 Locating major FRUs and CRUs The following table lists the major FRUs shown in the illustration above and identifies which FRUs are also self service CRUs or optional service CRUs 32 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 41: ...odels No Yes 2 External hard disk drive some models No Yes 3 VESA mount bracket some models No Yes 4 Computer cover Yes No 5 ac power adapter bracket some models Yes No 6 ac power adapter Yes No 7 Microprocessor fan No Yes 8 Heat sink Yes No 9 Cover presence switch intrusion switch some models No Yes 10 Memory module No Yes 11 Internal speaker No Yes 12 Front Wi Fi antenna some models No Yes 13 Po...

Page 42: ...lear CMOS Recovery jumper 3 Cover presence switch connector intrusion switch connector 4 Memory slot 5 Internal speaker connector 6 Power button board cable connector 7 Coin cell battery 8 Mini PCI Express card slot 9 SATA 2 0 connector 10 Hard disk drive power connector 11 Serial COM connector 12 Optional USB 2 0 connector 13 Microprocessor fan connector 34 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Ma...

Page 43: ...ne type and model information helps support technicians to identify your computer and provide faster service The machine type and model label is attached on the side of your computer as shown Figure 6 Machine type and model label Features The computer features introduced in this section covers a variety of models Chapter 2 Product overview 35 ...

Page 44: ...lay the charms Then click Settings PC info to view the information For more information see Replacing the memory module on page 129 Internal drives External optical drive available on some models Hard disk drive Hybrid drive available on some models Solid state drive available on some models Video features Integrated graphics supports the following connectors on your computer DisplayPort connector...

Page 45: ...tter thermal and acoustic performance The ICE function also monitors the thermal performance of your computer to identify thermal problems For more information see ICE performance mode on page 65 and ICE thermal alert on page 66 Intel Standard Manageability Intel Standard Manageability is hardware and firmware based technology that makes computers easier and less expensive for businesses to monito...

Page 46: ...e on some models For more information see Using the cover presence switch on page 58 Keyboard with fingerprint reader available on some models For more information see Using the fingerprint reader on page 58 Startup sequence control For more information see Selecting or changing the startup device sequence on page 64 Startup without keyboard or mouse Your computer is able to log in to the operatin...

Page 47: ...and securely Depending on the Windows operating system preinstalled the programs might vary Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system You can access Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system through Windows Search or from Control Panel The icon name displayed in the search result or Control Panel might be different from the program name You can find the program by its pro...

Page 48: ...enovo Password Vault PC Cloud Manager PC Cloud Manager Power Manager Lenovo Power Controls Recovery Media Lenovo Factory Recovery Disks or Create Recovery Media Rescue and Recovery Lenovo Enhanced Backup and Restore System Update Lenovo Update and Drivers View Management Utility Lenovo View Management Utility Wifi Display Receiver Wifi Display Receiver Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 1 ...

Page 49: ...r computer when you walk away and unlocks your computer when you come back This is a simple way to protect your computer against unauthorized access in case that you forget to lock your computer Lenovo Companion Windows 8 1 Through the Lenovo Companion program you can get information about accessories for your computer view blogs and articles about your computer and learn about other recommended p...

Page 50: ... computer It enables you to adjust your computer power settings to achieve the best balance between performance and power saving Recovery Media Windows 7 The Recovery Media program enables you to restore the contents of the hard disk drive to the factory default settings Rescue and Recovery Windows 7 The Rescue and Recovery program is a one button recovery and restore solution It includes a set of...

Page 51: ...Register your computer through a preinstalled registration program with your computer connected to the Internet For Windows 7 The preinstalled Lenovo Product Registration program launches automatically after you have used your computer for a time Follow the instructions on the screen to register your computer For Windows 8 1 Open the Lenovo Support program Then click Registration and follow the in...

Page 52: ... of certain components of the computer such as the system power supply processor hard disk drives and some monitors Advanced configuration and power interface ACPI BIOS Being an ACPI BIOS system the operating system is allowed to control the power management features of the computer and the setting for Advanced Power Management APM BIOS mode is ignored Not all operating systems support ACPI BIOS m...

Page 53: ...kbar add the volume icon to the taskbar To add the volume icon do the following For Windows 7 1 From the Windows desktop click Start Control Panel Appearance and Personalization 2 In the Taskbar and Start Menu section click Customize icons on the taskbar 3 Click Turn system icons on or off and change the volume behaviors from Off to On 4 Click OK to save the new settings For Windows 8 1 1 Open Con...

Page 54: ...ny of the following conditions High temperature High humidity Excessive dust Excessive vibration or sudden shock An inclined surface Direct sunlight Do not insert any object other than a disc into the drive Do not insert damaged discs into the drive Warped scratched or dirty discs can damage the drive Before moving the computer remove the disc from the drive Handling and storing a disc When handli...

Page 55: ...ing system use either the Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition program or the Power2Go program installed on your computer To run the Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition program click Start All Programs Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition Corel DVD MovieFactory Lenovo Edition Follow the instructions on the screen To run the Power2Go program click Start All Programs PowerDVD Create Power2Go Fol...

Page 56: ... accessed workspace application setting or desktop do one of the following Using a pointing device 1 Do one of the following Move the pointer to the extreme top left corner of the screen and then move the pointer downward along the left edge of the screen Move the pointer to the extreme bottom left corner of the screen and then move the pointer upward along the left edge of the screen Representati...

Page 57: ...ide is available in various languages at http www lenovo com UserManuals How can I restore my computer settings Your computer provides a program that enables you to restore the computer settings For more information see Chapter 10 Recovery information on page 95 Additionally in case of a hard disk drive failure you can order a recovery disc set from the Lenovo Customer Support Center For informati...

Page 58: ... 2 Click Properties The Taskbar and Navigation properties window is displayed 3 On the Navigation tab locate the Start screen section and then do one of the following To set the desktop as your default startup screen select When I sign in or close all apps on a screen go to the desktop instead of Start To set the Start screen as your default startup screen clear the When I sign in or close all app...

Page 59: ...you arrange your workspace Comfort Although no single working position is ideal for everyone here are a few guidelines to help you find a position that suits you best Sitting in the same position for a long time can cause fatigue The backrest and seat of your chair should adjust independently and provide good support The seat should have a curved front to relieve pressure on the thighs Adjust the ...

Page 60: ...air vents usually 51 mm 2 inches of air space is sufficient Also ensure that the vented air is not blowing on people Electrical outlets and cable lengths The following factors might determine the final placement of your computer Location of electrical outlets Length of power cords Length of the cables that are connected to the monitor and other devices When arranging your workspace Avoid the use o...

Page 61: ... Then type Narrator into the search field In the list of results click Narrator For Windows 8 1 Move your pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms and click Search Then type Narrator into the search field In the list of results click Narrator For more information about how to use and configure Narrator see the Windows Help and Support information system S...

Page 62: ...charms and click Search Then type Magnifier into the search field In the list of results click Magnifier For more information about how to use and configure Magnifier see the Windows Help and Support information system Note For touch screen computer models you also can zoom in and zoom out by using touch gestures instead of the keyboard See Zoom on page 54 Zoom You can use the zoom feature to enla...

Page 63: ...multi touch screen To open On Screen Keyboard do the following For Windows 7 Click the Start button Then type On Screen Keyboard into the search field In the list of results click On Screen Keyboard For Windows 8 1 Move your pointer to the top right or bottom right corner of the screen to display the charms and click Search Then type On Screen Keyboard into the search field In the list of results ...

Page 64: ... the documentation through a screen reader Each image in the documentation also includes adequate alternative text so that visually impaired users can understand the image when they use a screen reader Moving your computer to another country or region When you move your computer to another country or region you must take local electrical standards into consideration If you relocate your computer t...

Page 65: ...ns 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 Lenovo by searching for Kensington at http www lenovo com support Figure 7 Kensington style cable lock Using passwords You can set a variety of passwords through the Microsoft Windows operating system and through the BIOS of your computer to help deter un...

Page 66: ...ing 1 Properly install or close your computer cover See Completing the parts replacement on page 147 2 Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program Then press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utility program The error message will not be displayed again Using the fingerprint reader The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some keyboards enables you to enroll your fingerprint and associate it wit...

Page 67: ...s and Internet attacks It also protects your privacy For more information about how to use the firewall program refer to the help system of your firewall program The Windows operating system preinstalled on your computer provides the Windows Firewall For details on using the Windows Firewall refer to Help and Support on page 151 Protecting data against viruses Your computer is preinstalled with an...

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Page 69: ...essage will be displayed You must do one of the following Press F1 to enter the Setup Utility program Note After you enter the Setup Utility program press F10 to save changes 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 th...

Page 70: ...hange any configuration settings Hard disk password Setting a hard disk password prevents unauthorized access to the data on the hard disk drive When a hard disk password is set you are prompted to enter a valid password each time you try to access the hard disk drive Notes After you set a hard disk password your data on the hard disk drive is protected even if the hard disk drive is removed from ...

Page 71: ...on for approximately 10 seconds Then turn off the computer by holding the power button 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 See Completing the parts replacement on page 147 Enabling or disabling a device This section provides informa...

Page 72: ...p 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 66 Enabling ErP LPS compliance mode Lenovo computers meet the eco design requirements of the ErP Lot 3 regulation For more information go to http www lenovo com ecodeclaration You can enable ErP LPS compliance mode in...

Page 73: ...nce By enabling Better Acoustic Performance your computer will run with less noise at a normal thermal level By enabling Better Thermal Performance your computer will run at a better thermal level with normal acoustic performance To switch between better acoustic performance and better thermal performance do the following 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on ...

Page 74: ...ow is displayed 5 Select Enabled or Disabled as desired 6 Press F10 to save changes and exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 66 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...

Page 75: ... has a module called electrically erasable programmable read only memory EEPROM also referred to as flash memory It enables you to update the POST the BIOS and the Setup Utility program easily To perform such an update you can either start your computer with a system program update disc or run a special update program from your operating system Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POS...

Page 76: ...ne type and model it is suggested that you do not make this change by pressing 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 10 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update After the update is completed remove the disc from the optical drive 11 Restart your computer and start the Setup Utility progr...

Page 77: ...er on page 123 3 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 34 4 Remove any cables that impede access to the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 5 Move the jumper from the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 to the maintenance position pin 2 and pin 3 6 Reconnect any cables that were disconnected and reinstall the PCI card if removed 7 Reinstall t...

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Page 79: ...d and install the appropriate device driver Attention Do not download the latest device drivers from the Windows Update Web site The device drivers provided on the Windows Update Web site have not been tested by Lenovo and using them might cause unexpected problems Obtain the latest device drivers from Lenovo Updating your operating system You can update your operating system through the system up...

Page 80: ...programs on the Windows 8 1 operating system on page 40 If System Update is not currently installed on your computer you can download it from the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Cleaning and maintenance With appropriate care and maintenance your computer will serve you reliably The following topics offer information to help you keep your computer in top working order Basics ...

Page 81: ...on 5 Reconnect the mouse cable to the computer 6 Turn your computer back on Display screen Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare Remember to clean your monitor screen periodically Cleaning a flat panel monitor surface To clean the flexible film surface of a flat panel computer display wipe it gently with a soft dry cloth or blow on the screen to remove grit and other loose particle...

Page 82: ...or USB storage devices as early as possible You can use a rescue medium to recover from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the Windows environment or the Rescue and Recovery workspace on your hard disk drive Moving your computer Take the following precautions before moving your computer 1 Back up all files and data from the hard disk drive There are a variety of backup programs avail...

Page 83: ...ched 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 Ensure 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 monitor and to a work...

Page 84: ...ion settings do not solve the problem or have adverse effects To restore a captured configuration do the following For Windows 7 Click Start Control Panel System and Security System System Protection System Restore For Windows 8 1 Open Control Panel and then click System and Security System System Protection System Restore Note For detailed information on how to open Control Panel on Windows 8 1 s...

Page 85: ...tor Note When external speaker or headphone cables are attached to the audio connector the internal speaker if present is disabled In most cases if an audio adapter is installed in one of the expansion slots the audio function built into the system board is disabled Therefore you must use the audio connectors on the audio adapter Ensure that the program you are running is designed for use in the M...

Page 86: ...uence on page 64 for information on viewing and changing the startup sequence Note that on some models the startup sequence is permanently set and cannot be changed DVD problems This section provides solutions to DVD related problems Black screen instead of DVD video Solutions Restart the DVD player program Try a lower screen resolution or color depth Close any open files and then restart the comp...

Page 87: ... disk drives missing from the Setup Utility program Symptom Some or all hard disk drives missing from the Setup Utility program Actions Ensure that all hard disk drive signal cables and power cables are connected correctly Ensure that your computer is configured correctly to support the hard disk drives If your computer is installed with five SATA hard disk drives ensure that the SATA hard disk dr...

Page 88: ...ard program do one of the following On Windows 7 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Devices and Printers 4 Double click USB Enhanced Performance Keyboard On Windows 8 1 1 Open Control Panel For more information see Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 1 operating system on page 49 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Devices and Printers 4 Double click USB Enhanced Pe...

Page 89: ...r or power management might have been enabled Do one of the following Press a key to exit the screen saver Press the power button to resume the computer from sleep or hibernation mode The monitor works when I turn on the computer but goes blank when I start some application programs Solutions Connect the monitor signal cable from your monitor to an appropriate connector on the computer A loose cab...

Page 90: ...en follow the instructions on the screen On Windows 8 1 1 Open Control Panel For more information see Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 1 operating system on page 49 2 Click Hardware and Sound 3 Click Device Manager Type the administrator password or provide confirmation if prompted 4 If an exclamation mark is displayed next to an adapter name under Network adapters the adapter driver might...

Page 91: ...Mobile Hotspot tab to check your SSID and password On Windows 8 1 1 Open Control Panel For more information see Accessing Control Panel on the Windows 8 1 operating system on page 49 2 Click Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center to check your SSID and password Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headset or headphone but comes from the local speaker even though the headset or headphone...

Page 92: ...lorer on Windows 8 1 2 Right click your C drive entry and then click Properties 3 Click Disk Cleanup 4 Click Clean up system files 5 Click the More Options tab 6 Click Clean up in the Programs and Features area and then follow the instructions on the screen Clean out your Inbox Sent Items and Deleted Items folders from your e mail application The folder names and procedures vary depending on your ...

Page 93: ...h your printer If you cannot correct the problem have the computer serviced See Chapter 12 Getting information help and service on page 151 Serial connector cannot be accessed Solutions Connect the serial cable to the serial connector on the computer and to the serial device If the serial device has its own power cord attach the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet Turn on the serial device ...

Page 94: ...the USB device Refer to the documentation that comes with the USB device for more information Detach and reattach the USB connector to reset the USB device Diagnostics The diagnostic program is used to test hardware components of your computer The diagnostic program can also report operating system controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your computer You can use the prein...

Page 95: ...the following 1 Turn on the computer If the computer cannot be turned on go to Basic troubleshooting on page 75 If an error code is displayed go to Symptom to FRU index on page 90 for error code descriptions and troubleshooting hints 2 Repeatedly press and release the F10 key when turning on the computer The main screen of the UEFI diagnostic program is displayed 3 Follow the instructions on the s...

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Page 97: ...rds 3 Set all display controls to the middle position 4 Power on all external devices 5 Power on the 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 89 If you do receive the correct response proceed to step 7 on page 89 6 Look at the following conditions ...

Page 98: ...ation and software set up between working and non working systems will often lead to problem resolution Symptom to FRU index The Symptom to FRU index lists error symptoms and possible causes The most likely cause is listed first Always begin with Service checkout on page 89 This index can also be used to help you decide which FRUs to have available when servicing a computer If you are unable to co...

Page 99: ...onnection Reseat connectors Check the power cord for continuity Power cord Check the power on switch for continuity Power on switch Beep symptoms Beep symptoms are tones or a series of tones separated by pauses intervals without sound during POST The following table describes the beep symptoms Beep symptom FRU Action 2 short beeps CMOS setting error Common error code see the detail failure informa...

Page 100: ...20 More than one external fingerprint reader are attached Power off and remove all but the reader that you set up within your main operating system If more than one external fingerprint reader are connected to a computer this error message will be displayed Remove all of the fingerprint keyboards except the one compatible with the fingerprint application on your computer 1962 No operating system f...

Page 101: ...stem Board 2 Primary Hard Disk Drive 3 Hard Disk Drive Cable Incorrect memory size during POST 1 Run the Memory tests 2 Memory Module 3 System Board Insert a Diskette icon appears with a known good diagnostics diskette in the first 3 5 inch diskette drive 1 System Board 2 Diskette Drive Cable 3 Network Adapter Intensity or color varies from left to right of characters and color bars 1 Display 2 Vi...

Page 102: ...r parallel connector device failure adapter connector 1 External Device Self Test OK 2 External Device 3 Cable 4 Alternate Adapter 5 System Board Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work 1 Keyboard 2 Keyboard Cable 3 System Board Undetermined problems This section provides instructions on how to find out the failing devices or adapters 1 Power off the computer 2 Remove or disconnect the follow...

Page 103: ...structions on the screen 3 When the installation process finishes the Enhanced Backup and Restore icon is activated This section contains the following topics Creating and using recovery media on page 95 Performing backup and recovery operations on page 96 Creating and using a rescue medium on page 98 Reinstalling programs and device drivers on page 98 Solving recovery problems on page 100 Creatin...

Page 104: ...e Reinstalling programs and device drivers on page 98 Performing backup and recovery operations The Rescue and Recovery program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents including the operating system data files software programs and personal settings You can store the backup at the following locations The Rescue and Recovery workspace The secondary hard disk drive if a secondary ha...

Page 105: ... up your hard disk drive using the Rescue and Recovery program you can restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Restore your hard disk drive to the factory default state You can restore the complete contents of your hard disk drive to the factory default state even if you cannot start the Windows operating system If you hav...

Page 106: ...eate a rescue medium using a disc a USB storage device with sufficient capacity or a secondary internal hard disk drive 5 Click OK and follow the instructions on the screen to create a rescue medium Using a rescue medium Depending on whether you have created a rescue medium using a disc or a USB hard disk drive do one of the following If you have created a rescue medium using a disc do the followi...

Page 107: ...bfolder 5 Do one of the following Locate the EXE file Double click the EXE file and follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation Locate the readme file with the txt extension The device driver installation information is included in the readme file Follow the instructions to complete the installation If the device subfolder contains an INF file and you want to install the dev...

Page 108: ...or future use Recovery information for the Windows 8 1 operating system This section contains the following topics Refreshing your computer on page 100 Resetting your computer to the factory default settings on page 100 Using the advanced startup options on page 101 Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 1 fails to start on page 101 Refreshing your computer If your computer does not perform...

Page 109: ... click Restart now Troubleshoot Advanced options 3 Restart your computer following the instructions on the screen Recovering your operating system if Windows 8 1 fails to start The Windows recovery environment on your computer is capable of operating independently from the Windows 8 1 operating system It enables you to recover or repair the operating system even if the Windows 8 1 operating system...

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Page 111: ...art on the package Do not place the part on the computer cover or other metal surface Installing or replacing hardware This section provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for your computer You can expand the capabilities of your computer and maintain your computer by installing or replacing hardware Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and u...

Page 112: ...llowing 1 Slide the ac power adapter into the ac power adapter bracket Ensure the ac power adapter is secured by the bracket 2 Align the two tabs on the ac power adapter bracket with the slots in the VESA mount bracket Then slide the ac power adapter bracket as shown to install it on the VESA mount bracket 1 2 Figure 8 Installing the ac power adapter bracket To remove the ac power adapter bracket ...

Page 113: ... Remove the ac power adapter from the ac power adapter bracket Installing and removing the ac power adapter Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 To install the ac power adapter do the following Chapter 11 Installing or replacing hardware 105 ...

Page 114: ... adapter bracket See Installing and removing the ac power adapter bracket on page 104 To remove the ac power adapter 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 If the ac power adapter bracket is available remove the ac po...

Page 115: ...ical stand and VESA mount bracket are only available on some models If your computer comes with the VESA mount bracket installed ensure that you remove the VESA mount bracket before you install the vertical stand To remove the VESA mount bracket see Installing and removing the VESA mount bracket on page 109 To install the vertical stand do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn ...

Page 116: ...gure 12 Installing the vertical stand To remove the vertical 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 108 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 117: ...nderstanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 Note The VESA mount bracket is only available on some models To install the 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 Cha...

Page 118: ...ee Installing and removing the ac power adapter bracket on page 104 To remove the 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 If the ac power adapter bracket is available remove the ac power adapter brac...

Page 119: ...ve Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 Note The external optical drive is only available on some models To install or replace the external optical drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attached devices and the computer Then disconnect all ...

Page 120: ...SB connector on the computer 3 Remove the screw that secures the external optical drive box on the VESA mount bracket and then slide the external optical drive box to remove it from the VESA mount bracket 1 2 Figure 18 Removing the external optical drive box 112 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 121: ...ernal optical drive from the external optical drive box Figure 19 Removing the external optical drive from the external optical drive box 5 Remove the two screws that secure the external optical drive metal plate and then remove the metal plate from the external optical drive Figure 20 Removing the external optical drive metal plate Chapter 11 Installing or replacing hardware 113 ...

Page 122: ...crews to secure the metal plate on the new external optical drive Figure 21 Installing the external optical drive metal plate 7 Slide the new external optical drive into the external optical drive box until it snaps into position Figure 22 Installing the external optical drive into the external optical drive box 114 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 123: ...tall the screw that secures the external optical drive in the external optical drive box Figure 23 Installing the screw that secures the external optical drive Chapter 11 Installing or replacing hardware 115 ...

Page 124: ...l drive box with the two screws on the VESA mount bracket and then slide the external optical drive box to install it on the VESA mount bracket 1 2 Figure 24 Installing the external optical drive box 116 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 125: ...Notes The external hard disk drive external hybrid drive and external solid state drive are only available on some models To install or replace the external hybrid drive or external solid state drive follow the steps of installing or replacing the external hard disk drive To install or replace the external hard disk drive do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives and turn off all attache...

Page 126: ...it from the VESA mount bracket 1 2 Figure 26 Removing the optical drive box 4 Slide the release button on the optical drive box and then remove the external hard disk drive adapter from the optical drive box Figure 27 Removing the external hard disk drive adapter from the optical drive box 118 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 127: ...emove the external hard disk drive from the adapter lift the adapter retaining latch Slide the external hard disk drive towards the retaining latch and then lift the external hard disk drive out of the adapter Figure 29 Removing the external hard disk drive from the adapter 7 Install the four screws to the new external hard disk drive Figure 30 Installing the four screws to the external hard disk ...

Page 128: ...nto position Figure 31 Installing a new external hard disk drive into the adapter 9 Position the adapter into the adapter bracket and then pivot the adapter downward until it snaps into position Figure 32 Installing the external hard disk drive adapter into the adapter bracket 120 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 129: ...10 Slide the adapter bracket into the optical drive box until it snaps into position Figure 33 Installing the adapter bracket into the optical drive box Chapter 11 Installing or replacing hardware 121 ...

Page 130: ...ptical drive box with the two screws on the VESA mount bracket and then slide the optical drive box to install it on the VESA mount bracket 1 2 Figure 34 Installing the optical drive box 122 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 131: ...er 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 CAUTION Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool 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 ...

Page 132: ...3 Remove the screw that secures the computer cover Figure 36 Removing the computer cover screw 124 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 133: ...emove it from the computer Figure 37 Removing the computer cover Replacing the microprocessor fan Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 Chapter 11 Installing or replacing hardware 125 ...

Page 134: ...ower 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 123 3 Disconnect the microprocessor fan cable from the system board 4 Remove the four screws that secure the microprocessor fan and then remove the microprocessor fan as shown Figure 38 Removing the microprocessor fan 126 ThinkCentre M5...

Page 135: ...eplacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 147 Replacing the heat sink Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 CAUTION The heat sink might be very hot Before you open the computer cover turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool To re...

Page 136: ...eat sink from the chassis Figure 40 Removing the heat sink 4 Insert the hook 1 on the new heat sink into the circle clip 2 on the system board Then use the tool you used in step 3 to insert the other hook on the heat sink into the corresponding circle clip Figure 41 Installing the heat sink What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section 128 ThinkCentre M53 Har...

Page 137: ...uter cover See Removing the computer cover on page 123 3 Locate the memory slot See Locating parts on the system board on page 34 4 Open the retaining clips and gently pull the memory module out of the memory slot Figure 42 Removing the memory module 5 Insert the notched end 2 of the new memory module into the slot 1 Press the memory module firmly and pivot the memory module until it snaps into pl...

Page 138: ...re connected to the computer 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 123 3 If you are replacing the cover presence switch disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the system board Then lift the cover presence switch out of the holder Figure 44 Removing the cover presence switch 4 Insert the new cover presence switch into place as shown Figure 45 Installing the co...

Page 139: ...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 123 3 Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board 4 Press the tab 1 that secures the internal speaker as shown and then li...

Page 140: ...nal speaker 6 Secure the cable of the new internal speaker in the retaining clip on the side of the internal speaker holder as shown Figure 48 Securing the internal speaker cable 7 Connect the cable of the new internal speaker to the internal speaker connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 34 132 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 141: ...s 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 123 3 Remove the hard disk drive assembly See Replacing the hard disk drive assembly on page 134 4 Disconnect the power button board cable from the corresponding ...

Page 142: ...stallation or replacement go to Completing the parts replacement on page 147 Replacing the hard disk drive assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 Notes The hybrid drive assembly and solid state drive assembly are only available on some models To replace the hybrid drive...

Page 143: ...e assembly to remove it from the computer Figure 51 Removing the hard disk drive assembly 5 Position the new hard disk drive assembly on the system board so that the two holes in the hard disk drive assembly are aligned with the standoffs on the system board Slide the hard disk drive assembly as shown until the two screw holes 1 are aligned with the corresponding mounting studs on the system board...

Page 144: ... 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 Refer to the Lithium coin cell coin cell battery notice in the Safety Warr...

Page 145: ... the Setup Utility program on page 61 Installing or replacing the Wi Fi card module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 Note The Wi Fi card module is only available in some models To install or replace the Wi Fi card module do the following 1 Remove all media from the drives ...

Page 146: ...le 7 Insert the new Wi Fi card module into the Mini PCI Express card slot Then pivot the Wi Fi card module downward until it snaps into position and is secured by the plastic post Note Do not touch the notched edge of the Wi Fi card module Figure 58 Installing the Wi Fi card module 8 Connect the Wi Fi antenna cables to the Wi Fi card module Figure 59 Connecting the Wi Fi antenna cables 9 Reinstall...

Page 147: ...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 123 3 Remove the hard disk drive assembly See Replacing the hard disk drive assembly on page 134 4 Peel off the paper that protects the sticker on the bottom of the front Wi Fi antenna Figure 60 Peeling off the paper tha...

Page 148: ...Wi Fi antenna cable 9 Reconnect the signal cable and power cable to the hard disk drive To remove 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 computer 2 Disconnect the signal cable and power cable from the hard...

Page 149: ...Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page 1 Note The rear Wi Fi antenna is only available on some models 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 elect...

Page 150: ... outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Straighten the rear Wi Fi antenna so that it can be more easily twisted 3 Hold the thicker end of the rear Wi Fi antenna and unscrew the Wi Fi antenna from the rear of the computer Figure 66 Removing the rear Wi Fi antenna What to do next To work with another piece of hardware go to the appropriate section To complete the inst...

Page 151: ... memory module on page 129 5 If the cover presence switch is available remove it See Installing or replacing the cover presence switch on page 130 6 Remove the power button board See Replacing the power button board on page 133 7 Remove the hard disk drive assembly See Replacing the hard disk drive assembly on page 134 8 If the Wi Fi card module is available remove it See Installing or replacing t...

Page 152: ...ws that secure the system board and then carefully move the system board from the chassis Note Carefully handle the system board by its edges Figure 68 Removing the system board 144 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 153: ...ll the five screws to secure the system board Figure 69 Installing the system board 16 Align the two screw holes in the internal speaker holder with the corresponding mounting studs on the system board Then install the two screws to secure the internal speaker holder Figure 70 Installing the internal speaker holder Chapter 11 Installing or replacing hardware 145 ...

Page 154: ...d on page 34 to help you locate the connectors on the system board and connect cables 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 147 Installing or replacing the keyboard or mouse Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understandi...

Page 155: ...l the computer cover and reconnect 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 computer See Locating components on page 30 for the locations of various components in your computer 2 Before reinstalling the computer cover ensure that the cables are routed correctly Keep cables clear of t...

Page 156: ... the computer cover on the chassis and then push the cover to the rear of the computer until it snaps into position 1 2 1 2 Figure 72 Installing the computer cover 148 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 157: ...ctive Customer Replaceable Unit CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers that are not preinstalled in your operating system at http www lenovo com support Installation instructions are provided in readme files with the device driver files Lenovo Thin Client Manager The Lenovo Thin Client M...

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Page 159: ...er contains information on safety setup warranty and notices The safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide provides information you need to know before setting up and using this product Read and understand all safety information provided in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide before using this product The information in Chapter 1 Read this first Important safety information on page...

Page 160: ...re problem see the documentation that comes with the operating system or software program including readme files and online help Most computers come with a diagnostic program that help you identify hardware problems You can also get the latest technical information and download device drivers and updates from Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Calling for service During the war...

Page 161: ...nal Warranty Service which automatically entitles you to obtain warranty service throughout the warranty period Service will be performed by service providers authorized to perform warranty service Service methods and procedures vary by country and some services might not be available in all countries International Warranty Service is delivered through the method of service such as depot carry in ...

Page 162: ...vice availability and service name might vary by country or region For more information about these services go to the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com 154 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 163: ...levision reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult an auth...

Page 164: ... installieren und zu betreiben Des Weiteren dürfen auch nur von der Lenovo empfohlene Kabel angeschlossen werden Lenovo übernimmt keine Verantwortung für die Einhaltung der Schutzanforderungen wenn das Produkt ohne Zustimmung der Lenovo verändert bzw wenn Erweiterungskomponenten von Fremdherstellern ohne Empfehlung der Lenovo gesteckt eingebaut werden Deutschland Einhaltung des Gesetzes über die e...

Page 165: ...ndiciones 1 es posible que este equipo o dispositivo no cause interferencia perjudicial y 2 este equipo o dispositivo debe aceptar cualquier interferencia incluyendo la que pueda causar su operación no deseada Additional regulatory information For additional regulatory information refer to the Regulatory Notice shipped with your computer Depending on the configuration of your computer and the coun...

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Page 167: ...for the return recycle and recovery of WEEE and to minimize any potential effects of EEE on the environment and human health due to the presence of hazardous substances For additional WEEE information go to http www lenovo com recycling Recycling information for Japan Collecting and recycling a disused Lenovo computer or monitor If you are a company employee and need to dispose of a Lenovo compute...

Page 168: ... Disposal of a lithium battery must comply with local ordinances and regulations Recycling information for Brazil Declarações de Reciclagem no Brasil Descarte de um Produto Lenovo Fora de Uso Equipamentos elétricos e eletrônicos não devem ser descartados em lixo comum mas enviados à pontos de coleta autorizados pelo fabricante do produto para que sejam encaminhados e processados por empresas espec...

Page 169: ...o indicate that they are to be collected separately and recycled at end of life The label on the battery may also include a chemical symbol for the metal concerned in the battery Pb for lead Hg for mercury and Cd for cadmium Users of batteries and accumulators must not dispose of batteries and accumulators as unsorted municipal waste but use the collection framework available to customers for the ...

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Page 171: ...azardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS recast or RoHS 2 For more information about Lenovo progress on RoHS go to http www lenovo com social_responsibility us en RoHS_Communication pdf China RoHS Turkish RoHS The Lenovo product meets the requirements of the Republic of Turkey Directive on the Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electroni...

Page 172: ...Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Management Handling Rules 2011 164 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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Page 175: ...e the consumption of electricity Reduced electrical consumption contributes to potential financial savings a cleaner environment and the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions For more information about ENERGY STAR go to http www energystar gov Lenovo encourages you to make efficient use of energy an integral part of your day to day operations To help in this endeavor set the following power manage...

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Page 177: ...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 178: ...and Windows Media are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies Intel is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U S and or other countries Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds DisplayPort and VESA are trademarks of the Video Electronics Standards Association Other company product or service names may be trademarks or service marks of others 170 ThinkCentre M53 Hardware Maintenan...

Page 179: ...sing recovery media 95 CRU completing the installation 147 CRUs Customer Replaceable Units returning defective 32 customer support center 152 D deleting a password 62 Description 30 device drivers 149 devices handling static sensitive 103 diagnostic program 86 diagnostics program using 152 diagnostics troubleshooting 75 DisplayPort connector 30 documentation using 152 drivers device 149 E environm...

Page 180: ...cessor fan replacing 125 microprocessor socket cover installing 143 mouse installing 146 replacing 146 N notices 169 O operations backup and recovery 96 optical mouse cleaning 73 Optional service CRUs 32 P part numbers v 32 parts replacement completing 147 password Administrator 62 considerations 62 Hard disk 62 Power on password 62 setting changing deleting 62 passwords erasing 63 lost or forgott...

Page 181: ...e recovering 95 solving recovery problems 100 starting the Setup Utility program 61 startup device 64 sequence changing 64 temporary selecting 64 static sensitive devices handling 103 system management 37 programs 67 system board connectors 34 locating parts 34 locations 34 replacing 143 T temporary startup device 64 the BIOS 68 the BIOS updating 68 69 trademarks 170 troubleshooting basic 75 troub...

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