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Playback is slow or choppy

Solutions:

• Disable any background programs, such as AntiVirus or Desktop Themes.

• Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864 pixels.

Invalid disc or no disc found message

Solutions:

• Ensure that a DVD disc is in the drive with the shiny side of the disc facing down.

• Ensure that video resolution is set to less than 1152 x 864 pixels.

• On computers that have a CD-ROM or CD-RW drive in addition to a DVD-ROM drive, ensure that the

DVD disc is in the drive labeled “DVD”.

Intermittent problems

Some problems occur only occasionally and are difficult to repeat.

Solutions:

• Ensure that all cables and cords are securely connected to the computer and connected devices.

• Ensure that when the computer is on, the fan grill is not blocked (there is air flow around the grill), and the

fans are working. If airflow is blocked or the fans are not working, the computer might overheat.

• If Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) devices are installed, ensure that the last external device in

each SCSI chain is terminated correctly. For more information, see your SCSI documentation.

Storage drive problems

Select your symptom from the following list:

•

“Some or all storage drives missing from the Setup Utility program” on page 50

•

“"No Operating System Found" message or the system not starting up from the correct storage drive”

on page 50

Some or all storage drives missing from the Setup Utility program

Symptom: Some or all storage drives missing from the Setup Utility program

Solutions:

• Ensure that all storage drive signal cables and power cables are connected correctly.

• Ensure that your computer is configured correctly to support the storage drives.

– If your computer is installed with five SATA storage drives, ensure that the SATA storage drive

enablement module (one to five storage drives) is installed.

– If your computer is installed with SAS storage drives, ensure that the SAS storage drive enablement

module (one to five storage drives) or the LSI MegaRAID SAS adapter is installed.

"No Operating System Found" message or the system not starting up from the
correct storage drive

Symptom: "No Operating System Found" message or the system not starting up from the correct storage
drive

Solutions:

• Ensure that all storage drive signal cables and power cables are connected correctly.

ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide

Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre M700z

Page 1: ...ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide Machine Types 10ET 10EU 10EV 10EW 10EY and 10F1 ...

Page 2: ... information on page iii and Appendix F Notices on page 103 Second Edition December 2015 Copyright Lenovo 2015 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: ...a disc 25 Connecting to a network 25 Connecting to an Ethernet LAN 25 Connecting to a wireless LAN 25 Connecting to a Bluetooth enabled device 26 Using the single touch or multi touch feature 26 Chapter 3 You and your computer 27 Arranging your workspace 27 Glare and lighting 27 Air circulation 27 Electrical outlet locations and cable lengths 27 Comfort 27 Accessibility information 28 Cleaning you...

Page 4: ... Replacing the Wi Fi card 80 Completing the parts replacement 82 Chapter 8 Getting information help and service 85 Information resources 85 Accessing the user guide in various languages 85 Windows help system 85 Safety and warranty 85 Lenovo Web site 85 Lenovo Support Web site 86 Frequently asked questions 86 Help and service 86 Calling for service 86 Using other services 87 Purchasing additional ...

Page 5: ...articular product Note Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer Upgrades typically are referred to as options Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units or CRUs Lenovo provides documentation with instructions when it is appropriate for customers to install options or replace CRUs You must closely follow all instructions...

Page 6: ...r cords and power adapters Use only the power cords and power adapters supplied by the product manufacturer Do not use the ac power cord for other devices The power cords shall be safety approved For Germany it shall be H05VV F 3G 0 75 mm2 or better For other countries the suitable types shall be used accordingly Never wrap a power cord around a power adapter or other object Doing so can stress th...

Page 7: ...out power loads and branch circuit ratings Be sure that the power outlet you are using is properly wired easily accessible and located close to the equipment Do not fully extend power cords in a way that will stress the cords Be sure that the power outlet provides the correct voltage and current for the product you are installing Carefully connect and disconnect the equipment from the electrical o...

Page 8: ...ment in which to use your computer is 10 C 35 C 50 F 95 F with humidity ranging between 35 and 80 If your computer is stored or transported in temperatures less than 10 C 50 F allow the cold computer to rise slowly to an optimal operating temperature of 10 C 35 C 50 F 95 F before use This process could take two hours in extreme conditions Failure to allow your computer to rise to an optimal operat...

Page 9: ...ter Do not spray any liquid detergent directly on the computer or use any detergent containing flammable material to clean the computer Spray the detergent on a soft cloth and then wipe the computer surfaces Glass parts notice CAUTION Some parts of your product may be made of glass This glass could break if the product is dropped on a hard surface or receives a substantial impact If glass breaks d...

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Page 11: ...ge 1 Features on page 13 Specifications on page 15 Programs on page 16 Hardware locations This section provides information about the locations of your computer hardware Note The computer hardware might look slightly different from the illustrations Front view For M700z Figure 1 Front view Copyright Lenovo 2015 1 ...

Page 12: ...0 connector 9 Always On USB 3 0 connector for rapid charge 10 Headset connector also known as combo audio jack 11 Card reader slot some models Always On USB 3 0 connector for rapid charge Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 connection such as a keyboard a mouse a scanner a printer or a personal digital assistant PDA With the ac power adapter connected you can charge the aut...

Page 13: ...camera activity indicator When the indicator is on the camera is in use Integrated microphone Used to record sounds or use speech recognition software without using a microphone Internal speaker Used to listen to the sounds from your computer without using a headset or headphones Power indicator When the indicator is on the computer is on Storage drive activity indicator When the indicator is on t...

Page 14: ...omputer does not come with a computer stand do not tear off the Mylar on the rear of the computer After initial setup you can use the computer For M700z Figure 2 Rear view 1 Integrated camera shield control slider some models 2 USB 2 0 connectors 4 3 DisplayPort out connector 4 Ethernet connector 5 Power cord connector 6 Serial connector some models 7 Security lock slot 8 Brightness up control 9 B...

Page 15: ...ector 8 Brightness up control 9 Brightness down control 10 Microphone mute button 11 Power button 12 Optical drive eject close button some models Brightness down control Used to decrease the brightness Brightness up control Used to increase the brightness DisplayPort out connector Used to connect a high performance monitor a direct drive monitor or other devices that use a DisplayPort connector Ch...

Page 16: ...e the tray Power button Used to turn on your computer You also can use the power button to turn off your computer only when you cannot use any Microsoft Windows shutdown procedure to turn off your computer Power cord connector Used to connect the power cord to your computer for power supply Serial connector Used to connect an external modem a serial printer or other devices that use a 9 pin serial...

Page 17: ...Computer components Note Depending on your computer model some of the following components might not be available For M700z Figure 4 Computer components Chapter 1 Product overview 7 ...

Page 18: ...Chassis 13 LCD panel 14 Heat sink 15 Microprocessor 16 Memory module 17 Card reader 18 System board 19 Serial connector module 20 Coin cell battery 21 Internal speakers 2 22 Storage drive 23 Control button board 24 Control button board holder 25 Storage drive bracket 26 Optical drive 27 Optical drive holder 28 System fan 29 Cover presence switch intrusion switch 30 VESA mount bracket 31 Power cord...

Page 19: ...For M800z Figure 5 Computer components 1 Tilt only monitor stand 2 Tilt only monitor stand base 3 UltraFlex II Stand 4 Computer cover 5 I O bracket 6 System board shield Chapter 1 Product overview 9 ...

Page 20: ...module 17 Card reader 18 Serial connector module 19 Coin cell battery 20 Internal speakers 2 21 Control button board holder 22 Control button board 23 Power supply assembly 24 Optical drive 25 Storage drive 26 Optical drive holder 27 System fan 28 Cover presence switch intrusion switch 29 VESA mount bracket 30 Power cord 10 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 21: ...oprocessor socket 5 Memory slot 1 6 Memory slot 2 7 Touch board connector for M800z 8 Card reader connector 9 Internal speaker connector 10 Serial connector 11 SATA 3 0 connector optical drive signal connector 12 Coin cell battery 13 Control button board connector 14 Power supply assembly connector for M800z 15 SATA 2 0 connector storage drive signal connector 16 LCD panel signal connector 17 SATA...

Page 22: ...Lenovo for help the machine 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 7 Machine type and model label for M700z 12 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 23: ...dows 7 Right click Computer and then click Properties For Windows 10 Click Settings System About To view detailed information about the devices such as the optical drive and network adapters on your computer do the following 1 Depending on your Windows version do one of the following For Windows 7 Click the Start button to open the Start menu Right click Computer and then click Properties For Wind...

Page 24: ... Computer and then click Manage For Windows 10 Right click the Start button to open the Start context menu 2 Click Disk Management Video features The integrated graphics card supports the DisplayPort out connector on your computer Audio features The integrated audio card supports the following audio connectors and devices on your computer Headset connector Integrated microphone available on some m...

Page 25: ...blems For more information see Changing ICE Performance Mode on page 42 Preboot Execution Environment PXE Preboot Execution Environment enables computers to start through a network interface independent of data storage drives such as hard disk drives or installed operating systems System Management SM Basic Input Output System BIOS and SM software The SMBIOS specification defines data structures a...

Page 26: ... ft Storage From 15 2 m 50 ft to 10 668 m 35 000 ft Electrical input Input voltage From 100 V ac to 240 V ac Input frequency 50 60 Hz Programs This section provides information about the programs on your computer Accessing a program on your computer Note For Windows 7 depending on your computer model some of the Lenovo programs might be ready to be installed so you need to install them manually Th...

Page 27: ...e click the icon to install the program An introduction to Lenovo programs This section provides information about the major Lenovo programs available on your operating system Note Depending on your computer model some of the following programs might not be available For Windows 7 only Create Recovery Media The Create Recovery Media program enables you to restore only the C drive or the entire sto...

Page 28: ...e device performance by customizing key functions such as power plans audio camera and networks For Windows 7 and Windows 10 Lenovo Bluetooth Lock The Lenovo Bluetooth Lock program enables you to use a Bluetooth device such as your smartphone as a proximity based unit for locking or unlocking your computer automatically By detecting the distance between your computer and the predefined Bluetooth d...

Page 29: ...e for you Notes The computer stand is available only on some models If your computer comes with a computer stand ensure that you use the computer with the stand installed If you want to use the computer with the stand removed do not turn on the computer before contacting the Lenovo Customer Support Center for the additional thermal solution If your computer does not come with a computer stand do n...

Page 30: ...nt and 45 to the rear Figure 9 Adjusting the computer to the front or to the rear You can adjust the height of the full function monitor stand within a length of 110 00 mm 4 33 inches Figure 10 Adjusting the height of the full function monitor stand 20 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 31: ...sting the tilt only monitor stand You can adjust the vertical position of the computer between 5 to the front and 45 to the rear as shown Figure 12 Adjusting the tilt only monitor stand Adjusting the UltraFlex II Stand for M800z You can use the UltraFlex II Stand to adjust the computer by doing the following Chapter 2 Using your computer 21 ...

Page 32: ...and 61 to the rear as shown Figure 13 Adjusting the computer to the front or to the rear 2 After you adjust your computer to the rear you can adjust the UltraFlex II Stand downward within a range of 59 as shown Figure 14 Adjusting the UltraFlex II Stand 22 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 33: ...volume icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area add the icon to the notification area See Adding an icon to the Windows notification area on page 23 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to adjust the volume Click the speaker icon to mute the audio Adding an icon to the Windows notification area To add an icon to the Windows notification area do the following 1 Click the arrow next...

Page 34: ... not write or stick paper on the disc Do not scratch or mark the disc Do not place or store the disc in direct sunlight Do not use benzene thinners or other cleaners to clean the disc Do not drop or bend the disc Playing and removing a disc To play a disc do the following 1 With the computer on press the eject close button on the front of the optical drive The tray slides out of the drive 2 Insert...

Page 35: ...ive that supports recording The AutoPlay window opens 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Burn a disc using Windows Media Player 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical drive that supports recording 2 Open Windows Media Player See Accessing a program on your computer on page 16 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Burn a disc from an ISO file 1 Insert a recordable disc into the optical ...

Page 36: ...about 10 m 32 8 ft from your computer 2 Click the Bluetooth icon in the Windows notification area on the taskbar Then click Add a Device and follow the instructions on the screen Note If the Bluetooth icon is not displayed in the Windows notification area add the icon to the notification area See Adding an icon to the Windows notification area on page 23 Using the single touch or multi touch featu...

Page 37: ...is impossible to avoid reflections or to adjust the lighting an antiglare filter placed over the screen might be helpful However these filters might affect the clarity of the image on the screen try them only after you have exhausted other methods of reducing glare Air circulation Your computer produces heat The computer has a fan that pulls in fresh air and forces out hot air through the air vent...

Page 38: ...bility information Lenovo is committed to providing users who have hearing vision and mobility limitations with greater access to information and technology This section provides information about the ways these users can get the most out of their computer experience You also can get the most up to date accessibility information from the following Web site http www lenovo com accessibility Keyboar...

Page 39: ...rd displays a visual keyboard with all the standard keys High Contrast High Contrast is a feature that heightens the color contrast of some text and images on your screen As a result those items are more distinct and easier to identify Personalized keyboard Adjust keyboard settings to make your keyboard easier to use For example you can use your keyboard to control the pointer and type certain key...

Page 40: ...low might prevent some items from fitting on the screen Customizable item size You can make the items on your screen easier to read by changing the item size To change the item size temporarily use the Magnifier tool in Ease of Access Center See Ease of Access Center on page 29 To change the item size permanently do the following Change the size of all the items on your screen 1 Right click a blan...

Page 41: ...re trouble free operation Use only mild cleaning solutions and a damp cloth to clean the painted surfaces of the computer Dust buildup compounds problems associated with glare so remember to clean the screen periodically Wipe the screen surface gently with a soft dry cloth or blow on the screen to remove grit and other loose particles Depending on the type of the screen moisten a soft lint free cl...

Page 42: ...o create a recovery medium do one of the following For Windows 7 Open the Create Recovery Media program See Accessing a program on your computer on page 16 For more information about creating a recovery medium refer to the help system of the program For Windows 10 Right click the Start button to open the Start context menu and then click Control Panel View Control Panel using Large icons or Small ...

Page 43: ...urity Windows Update 3 Follow the instructions on the screen Moving your computer Before moving your computer take the following precautions 1 Back up your data on the storage drive See Good maintenance practices on page 31 2 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that ar...

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Page 45: ...ur computer This section provides information about locking your computer with the locking devices to keep your computer safe Attaching a Kensington style cable lock You can use a Kensington style cable lock to secure your computer to a desk table or other non permanent fixture The cable lock connects to the security lock slot at the rear of your computer Depending on the type selected the cable l...

Page 46: ...Figure 16 Kensington style cable lock for M700z 36 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 47: ... 41 to get basic information about some major security settings 4 Exit the Setup Utility program See Exiting the Setup Utility program on page 45 Preventing unauthorized access to your computer You can use BIOS passwords and Windows accounts to prevent unauthorized access to your computer and data To use BIOS passwords see Using BIOS passwords on page 43 To use Windows accounts do the following 1 ...

Page 48: ...stalled with a firewall program it helps protect against computer Internet security threats unauthorized access intrusions 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 To use Windows Firewall do the following 1 Depending on your Windows version do one of the following For Windows 7 Cl...

Page 49: ...Trusted Platform Module TPM TPM is a secure cryptoprocessor that can store cryptographic keys that protect information stored in your computer Chapter 4 Security 39 ...

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Page 51: ...program To view and change the configuration settings follow the instructions on the right side of the screen The keys used to perform various tasks are displayed at the bottom of the screen Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information about how to enable or disable user access to hardware devices such as USB connectors or storage drives To enable or disable a device do the fol...

Page 52: ...er wake up at a set time See Enabling or disabling the Automatic Power On features on page 41 Enable the After Power Loss feature to make your computer wake up when the power supply resumes after a sudden loss of electricity 1 Start the Setup Utility program See Starting the Setup Utility program on page 41 2 Select Power After Power Loss and press Enter 3 Select Power On and press Enter 4 Exit th...

Page 53: ...r presence switch connector on the system board is enabled if the cover presence switch detects that the computer cover is not correctly installed or closed an error message will be displayed when you turn on the computer To bypass the error message and log in to the operating system do the following 1 Properly install or close your computer cover See Chapter 7 Installing or replacing hardware on ...

Page 54: ...sensitive To set a strong password consider the following guidelines Have at least eight characters in length Contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character Not be your name or your user name Not be a common word or a common name Be significantly different from your previous passwords Setting changing and deleting a password To set change or delete a password do the following ...

Page 55: ...peatedly press and release the F12 key until Startup Device Menu is displayed Note For some keyboards you might need to press Fn F12 to display Startup Device Menu 3 Select the desired storage device and press Enter The computer will start up from the device you select If you want to select a permanent startup device select Enter Setup on Startup Device Menu and press Enter to start the Setup Util...

Page 56: ...for the flash BIOS update driver you download 3 Print the installation instructions you download and follow the instructions to update the BIOS Note If you want to update the BIOS from a flash update disc the installation instructions might not provide the information about how to record the update disc See Recording a disc on page 25 46 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 57: ...am does not resolve your problem continue with the next step 3 Go to Troubleshooting on page 47 and follow the instructions for the type of problem you are experiencing If these troubleshooting instructions do not resolve your problem continue with the next step 4 Run the diagnostic program See Diagnostics on page 56 If the diagnostic program does not resolve your problem continue with the next st...

Page 58: ...tion area See Adding an icon to the Windows notification area on page 23 Some models have a front audio panel you can use to adjust volume If you have a front audio panel ensure that the volume is not set too low Ensure that your external speakers and headphones if used are connected to the correct audio connector on the computer Most speaker cables are color coded to match the connector Note When...

Page 59: ...ected to the drive Unable to use a bootable recovery medium such as the Product Recovery CD to start your computer Solution Ensure that the CD or DVD drive is in the startup sequence before the storage drive Refer to Selecting a temporary startup device on page 45 for information on viewing and changing the startup sequence Note that on some models the startup sequence is permanently set and canno...

Page 60: ... see your SCSI documentation Storage drive problems Select your symptom from the following list Some or all storage drives missing from the Setup Utility program on page 50 No Operating System Found message or the system not starting up from the correct storage drive on page 50 Some or all storage drives missing from the Setup Utility program Symptom Some or all storage drives missing from the Set...

Page 61: ...round other devices such as transformers appliances fluorescent lights and other monitors might be causing the problem Move fluorescent desk lighting or any equipment that produces magnetic fields farther away from the screen If this does not correct the problem turn off the computer Then adjust the placement of the computer and other devices so that they are at least 305 mm 12 inches apart Turn o...

Page 62: ... duplex Setting the wrong duplex mode might degrade performance cause data loss or result in lost connections My computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model and I use a speed of 1000 Mbps but the connection fails or errors occur Solution Connect the network cable to the Ethernet connector using Category 5 wiring and a 100 BASE T hub switch not 100 BASE X My computer is a Gigabit Ethernet model but it can...

Page 63: ...th Radios and click Enable Enable the Bluetooth adapter 1 Depending on your Windows version do one of the following For Windows 7 Click the Start button to open the Start menu For Windows 10 Right click the Start button to open the Start context menu 2 Click Control Panel View Control Panel using Large icons or Small icons and then click Network and Sharing Center Change adapter settings 3 Right c...

Page 64: ... application Clean up your C drive 1 Click the Start button to open the Start menu 2 Depending on your Windows version do one of the following For Windows 7 Click Computer For Windows 10 Click File Explorer This PC 3 Right click your C drive and then click Properties 4 Check the amount of free space and then click Disk Cleanup 5 A list of unnecessary file categories is displayed Select each file c...

Page 65: ... drivers or application programs supplied with the USB device Refer to the documentation that comes with the USB device for more information Detach and reconnect the USB connector to reset the USB device I cannot install the Windows 7 operating system using an external USB device Solution Go to http www lenovo com support to download and install USB drivers Software and driver problems This sectio...

Page 66: ...s and tips for maximum system performance To open the Lenovo Solution Center program see Accessing a program on your computer on page 16 For more information about using the program refer to the help system of the program If you are unable to isolate and repair the problem yourself after running Lenovo Solution Center save and print the log files created by the program You might need the log files...

Page 67: ...ier to resolve the problem Select the rescue medium as the startup device See Selecting a temporary startup device on page 45 When the rescue medium starts the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens Follow the instructions on the screen Use the recovery medium you created earlier with the Create Recovery Media program to restore only the C drive or the entire storage drive to the factory default sett...

Page 68: ... After several consecutive failed boot attempts the Windows recovery environment might start automatically Follow the instructions on the screen to choose the appropriate recovery solution Select the recovery medium you created earlier with the Windows tool as the startup device See Selecting a temporary startup device on page 45 Then follow the instructions on the screen to choose the appropriate...

Page 69: ...the computer without setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smooth level surface and place the part on 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 cap...

Page 70: ...63 Replacing the full function monitor stand for M700z To replace the full function monitor stand do the following 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected 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 surface Hold the sides of your...

Page 71: ... 19 Removing the tilt only monitor stand from the base 5 Insert the screw 1 on the base into the corresponding hole in the new tilt only monitor stand Then tighten the screw to secure the monitor stand Figure 20 Installing the full function monitor stand on the base Chapter 7 Installing or replacing hardware 61 ...

Page 72: ...ected 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 surface Hold the sides of your computer and gently lay it down so that the screen is against the surface and the computer cover is facing up 3 Press the retaining latch 1 on the tilt only monitor stand...

Page 73: ...re the monitor stand Figure 24 Installing the tilt only monitor stand on the base 6 Insert the two hooks 1 on the new tilt only monitor stand into the corresponding holes in the computer cover as shown Then pivot the tilt only monitor stand downward until it snaps into position Figure 25 Installing the tilt only monitor stand on the computer cover Replacing the UltraFlex II Stand for M800z To repl...

Page 74: ...lex II Stand from the computer cover 4 Insert the two hooks 1 on the new UltraFlex II Stand into the corresponding holes in the computer cover as shown Then pivot the UltraFlex II Stand downward until it snaps into position Figure 27 Installing the UltraFlex II Stand on the computer cover Replacing the power adapter for M700z Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading...

Page 75: ...s cool To remove the computer cover do the following 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover 3 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface Hold the sides of your c...

Page 76: ...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 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 stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 60 4 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer ...

Page 77: ...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 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 stand See Replacing the computer stand o...

Page 78: ...or cloth on the desk or 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 stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 60 4 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 65 5 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 66 6 Locate the VESA m...

Page 79: ...ove the VESA mount bracket See Replacing the VESA mount bracket on page 68 7 Locate the storage drive See Computer components on page 7 8 Disconnect the cable from the storage drive 9 Remove the screw and then slide the storage drive bracket out of the chassis as shown Figure 34 Removing the storage drive bracket 10 Remove the four screws that secure the storage drive to the bracket and then slide...

Page 80: ...onnect 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 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 stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 60 4 Remove the computer cover See Remov...

Page 81: ...rives 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 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 stand See Replacing t...

Page 82: ...rd for M700z Figure 39 Removing the control button board for M800z 10 Insert the new control button board into the control button board holder until it snaps into position and is secured by the tabs 1 72 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 83: ...d the serial connector module reinstall it See Replacing the serial connector module on page 77 13 Install the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 66 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 82 Chapter 7 Installing or replacing hardwar...

Page 84: ...ove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 60 4 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 65 5 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 66 6 Locate the memory module you want to replace The memory modules are installed in the memory slots on the system board See Parts on the system board on page 11 7 Open the retainin...

Page 85: ...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 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 60 4 Remove the computer cover See Remov...

Page 86: ...t the two screw holes in the card reader align with the corresponding mounting studs on the system board Figure 46 Installing the card reader 11 Install the two screws to secure the card reader to the system board Figure 47 Installing the card reader screws 12 Connect the card reader cable to the card reader 76 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 87: ... 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 stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 60 4 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer...

Page 88: ...h the corresponding mounting studs on the system board Figure 50 Installing the serial connector module 11 Install the two screws 1 to secure the serial connector module on the system board Figure 51 Installing the serial connector module screws 12 Connect the serial connector module cable to the serial connector module 13 Install the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on pa...

Page 89: ...e is displayed when you turn on the computer Refer to the Lithium coin cell battery notice in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide for information about replacing and disposing of the coin cell battery To replace the coin cell battery do the following 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and di...

Page 90: ...rstanding the Read this first Important safety information on page iii Notes The Wi Fi card might come in two sizes refer to the figure that matches your Wi Fi card when reading this section The locations of Wi Fi antenna connectors might vary To replace the Wi Fi card do the following 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Then disconnect all power ...

Page 91: ... antenna cables 8 Pull the Wi Fi card out of the M 2 Wi Fi card slot Figure 55 Removing the Wi Fi card 9 Insert the new Wi Fi card into the M 2 Wi Fi card slot Ensure that the Wi Fi card is inserted firmly Then pivot the Wi Fi card downward so that the screw notch on the Wi Fi card aligns with the mounting stud on the chassis Note Do not touch the notched edge of the Wi Fi card Figure 56 Installin...

Page 92: ...ement for all parts reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables Depending on the parts you installed or replaced you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utility program Refer to Using the Setup Utility program on page 41 To reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cables to your computer do the following 1 Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly an...

Page 93: ...ble use it to lock the computer See Locking your computer on page 35 7 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the corresponding connectors on the computer See Hardware locations on page 1 8 Update your configuration See Using the Setup Utility program on page 41 9 If a newly installed hardware component does not work normally update the device driver See Keeping your computer current on ...

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Page 95: ...and warranty The Safety Warranty and Setup Guide provided with your computer contains important safety information product warranty terms initial setup procedure and legal notices Ensure that you read and understand all safety information in the Safety Warranty and Setup Guide before using your computer In addition read and understand Read this first Important safety information on page iii before...

Page 96: ...for your country or region is not provided contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative The following services are available during the warranty period Problem determination Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem Hardware repair If the problem is caused by hardware under w...

Page 97: ...odels of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries or regions where service is available go to http www lenovo com support For technical assistance with the installation of or questions related to Service Packs for your pre...

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Page 99: ...ful interference to radio or television 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 receiv...

Page 100: ... zu 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 di...

Page 101: ...éis por longos períodos pode provocar danos ao sistema auditivo Mexico wireless radio compliance information Advertencia En Mexico la operación de este equipo estásujeta a las siguientes dos condiciones 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 desea...

Page 102: ...ted regulatory notices All regulatory notices are available on the Lenovo Support Web site in electronic format To access electronic copies of the documentation go to http www lenovo com UserManuals 92 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

Page 103: ...e but use the collection framework available to them 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 com...

Page 104: ...ons 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 es...

Page 105: ...to 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 107: ...triction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment RoHS recast or RoHS 2 For more information about Lenovo worldwide compliance 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 Haza...

Page 108: ...Ukraine RoHS India RoHS RoHS compliant as per E Waste Management Handling Rules 2011 98 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

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Page 111: ...duction 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 management features to take effect when your computer has been inactive for a specified duration Table 1 ENERGY STAR power management features Wi...

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Page 113: ...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 114: ...inkCentre logo Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies 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 104 ThinkCentre M700z and M800z User Guide ...

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