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Replacing CRUs

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Replacing a PCI Express card

Attention

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

Important 

Product Information Guide

.

1 

Remove the computer cover.  For details, see 

 Removing the computer cover. 

2 

Remove the front bezel.  For details, see 

 Replacing the front bezel. 

3 

Pivot the drive bay assembly upward.  For details, see 

 Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward. 

4 

Replace a PCI Express card.

1

2

Note

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

1

 as shown to 

disengage the latch. Then, gently remove the card from the slot.

5 

Reinstall the removed parts. To complete the replacement, see 

 Completing the parts replacement. 

Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre M715t

Page 1: ...vided on your computer Replacing hardware Locations of the replaceable parts on your computer Specifications Specifications of your computer Replacing FRUs Replacing instructions for Field Replaceable Units FRUs for technicians only Locking the computer Locking devices for your computer Replacing CRUs Replacing instructions for Customer Replaceable Units CRUs ...

Page 2: ...rd and downward 24 Replacing the storage drive 25 Replacing the 3 5 inch storage drive 25 Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 27 Replacing a memory module 28 Replacing a PCI Express card 29 Replacing the Wi Fi card 30 Replacing the coin cell battery 32 Replacing the M 2 solid state drive 33 Replacing the M 2 solid state drive bracket 35 Replacing the power supply assembly 36 Completing the parts ...

Page 3: ... When you cannot shut down the computer from the operating system press and hold the power button for four or more seconds to turn off the computer 7 Power indicator This indicator is on when the computer is on 8 Microphone connector Used to connect a microphone to your computer You can use the microphone to record sounds or interact with the computer using speech recognition software 9 Headphone ...

Page 4: ...USB 3 0 connector instead of a USB 2 0 connector 5 USB 2 0 connectors 2 Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2 0 connection 6 PS 2 keyboard connector Used to connect a keyboard that uses a Personal System 2 PS 2 keyboard connector 7 Audio line out connector Used to send audio signals from the computer to external devices such as powered stereo speakers headphones or multimedia keyboards To...

Page 5: ...ther devices that use a serial connector 11 Ethernet connector Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access 12 PS 2 mouse connector Used to connect a mouse a trackball or other pointing devices that use a PS 2 mouse connector 13 Cable lock slots 2 Used to secure a cable lock 14 PCI Express card area To improve the operating performance of the computer you can connect PCI Express cards into...

Page 6: ...ernal speaker connector 4 Storage drive status indicator 5 Power button board connector 6 SATA power connectors 2 7 10 pin power connector 8 SATA 3 0 connectors 3 9 Auxiliary fan connector 1 10 Illuminated red dot connector 11 Thermal sensor connector 12 M 2 solid state drive slot 13 Front USB 2 0 connector Card reader connector 14 Front USB 2 0 connector ...

Page 7: ... slots 2 19 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 20 System fan connector 21 Microprocessor socket 22 Memory slot DIMM1 23 Memory slot DIMM2 24 Memory slot DIMM3 25 Memory slot DIMM4 26 Coin cell battery 27 PCH 28 M 2 Wi Fi card slot 29 Cover presence switch connector Intrusion switch connector ...

Page 8: ...del label identifies the computer When you contact Lenovo for help the machine type and model information helps support technicians to identify the computer and provide faster service The machine type and model label is attached on the side of the computer as shown ...

Page 9: ...dio line in connector Audio line out connector Headphone connector Internal speaker optional Microphone connector The optional discrete audio card provides an enhanced audio experience and extended capabilities Input Output I O features Audio connectors audio line in audio line out headphone and microphone Card reader slot optional Display connectors DisplayPort out and VGA out Ethernet connector ...

Page 10: ...res Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN optional Bluetooth optional Physical dimensions Width 145 0 mm 5 7 inches Height 366 0 mm 14 4 inches Depth 292 7 mm 11 5 inches Weight without the package Maximum configuration as shipped 6 5 kg 14 3 lb ...

Page 11: ...lock can be operated with a key or combination The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers You can order such a cable lock directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at http www lenovo com support Attaching a cable lock A cable lock can be used to secure devices such as the keyboard and the mouse by loc...

Page 12: ...o you can seriously damage computer components When you handle parts and other computer components take these precautions to avoid static damage Limit your movement Movement can cause static electricity to build up around you Always handle parts and other computer components carefully Handle PCI PCI Express cards memory modules system boards and microprocessors by the edges Never touch any exposed...

Page 13: ...rs are responsible for replacing all self service CRUs Optional service CRUs Handling optional service CRUs requires some technical skills and simple tools such as a screwdriver These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer They are usually concealed by an access panel that is secured by more than two screws You must remove the screws and panel to access the specific CRU Optional service CRUs ...

Page 14: ...lf service CRU 1 Computer cover p 20 6 Coin cell battery p 32 8 Memory module p 28 10 M 2 solid state drive p 33 11 M 2 solid state drive bracket p 35 15 Optical drive bracket p 23 21 Optical drive p 22 22 Front bezel p 21 23 Dust shield p 19 24 Keyboard 25 Mouse 26 Power cord 28 Storage converter p 25 30 Primary or secondary storage drive a 2 5 inch or 3 5 inch storage drive p 25 34 PCI Express c...

Page 15: ...Replacing hardware 15 Optional service CRU 4 Wi Fi card p 30 5 Wi Fi card shield p 30 32 Power supply assembly p 36 ...

Page 16: ...wer button board p 46 13 Optical drive cable 14 Card reader p 46 16 Front I O bracket p 46 17 Internal speaker p 42 18 Wi Fi antennas 2 p 40 19 Illuminated red dot p 45 20 Thermal sensor p 44 27 Storage drive rubber cushions 4 29 Storage drive cable 31 Front fan p 43 33 Chassis 35 Cover presence switch Intrusion switch p 52 ...

Page 17: ...cations Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide Before replacing a CRU click the illustration of the part to check the brief procedures External options Optical drive Front bezel Drive bay assembly Computer cover Optical drive bracket ...

Page 18: ...d state drive Coin cell battery Power supply assembly Note To replace a component that is not in the list above contact a Lenovo service technician The support phone numbers are available at http www lenovo com support phone Storage drive PCI Express card Memory module ...

Page 19: ...epairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 3 Replace the dust shield 1 2 4 Reconnect all cables ...

Page 20: ... the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables from the computer 3 Unlock any locking device that secures the computer cover 4 Remove the computer cover 5 Complete the replacement For details see Completing the part...

Page 21: ...our computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Replace the front bezel 1 2 3 Complete the replacement For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 22: ...ver For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the optical drive 4 Replace the optical drive 1 2 5 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new optical drive 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 23: ...mation Guide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Replace the optical drive bracket 1 2 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 24: ... reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward and downward 1 2 4 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 25: ...computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the 3 5 inch storage drive 5 Refer to the following to replace the 3 5 inch storage drive 3 5 inch primary storag...

Page 26: ... 26 3 5 inch secondary storage drive 1 2 6 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 3 5 inch storage drive 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 27: ...he storage converter with the 2 5 inch storage drive See Replacing the 3 5 inch storage drive 2 Replace the 2 5 inch storage drive in the storage converter 1 2 3 Reinstall the storage converter with the 2 5 inch storage drive See Replacing the 3 5 inch storage drive ...

Page 28: ...mory modules shown in the following figure 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Replace a memory module 1 2 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts...

Page 29: ...ve the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Replace a PCI Express card 1 2 Note If the card is held in place by a retaining latch press the latch 1 as shown to disengage the latch Then gently remove the card from the slot 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replace...

Page 30: ...e 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Depending on your computer model refer to one of the following to replace the Wi Fi card Type 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 31: ...Replacing CRUs 31 Type 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 32: ...cell battery lasts forever If the coin cell battery fails the date time and configuration information including passwords are lost An error message is displayed when you turn on the computer To replace the coin cell battery 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward...

Page 33: ...ide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Depending on your computer model refer to one of the following to replace the M 2 solid state drive Type 1 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 34: ...Replacing CRUs 34 Type 2 1 2 3 4 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 35: ...ving the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Remove the M 2 solid state drive For details see Replacing the M 2 solid state drive 5 Replace the M 2 solid state drive bracket 1 2 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Comple...

Page 36: ...s are present inside any component that has this label attached There are no serviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting t...

Page 37: ...the locations of various components in your computer 2 Ensure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the computer cover Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference when reinstalling the computer cover 3 Reinstall the computer cover 4 Place the computer in an upright position 5 If a locking device is available use it to lock the computer...

Page 38: ...rect by referring to the website http www lenovo com serviceparts lookup An FRU should not be replaced because of a single unreproducible failure Single failures can occur for a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect such as cosmic radiation electrostatic discharge or software errors Consider replacing an FRU only when a problem recurs If you suspect that an FRU is defec...

Page 39: ...er presence switch Front I O options Rear fan Illuminated red dot Microprocessor System board Note To replace a component that is not in the list above contact a Lenovo service technician The support phone numbers are available at http www lenovo com support phone ...

Page 40: ...ing the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Disconnect the Wi Fi antenna cables from the Wi Fi card 4 Refer to the following to replace the Wi Fi antennas Front Wi Fi antenna 1 2 ...

Page 41: ...Replacing FRUs 41 Rear Wi Fi antenna 1 2 3 4 5 Connect the new Wi Fi antenna cables to the Wi Fi card 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 42: ...cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board 5 Replace the internal speaker 1 2 6 Connect the new internal speaker cable to the system board 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see C...

Page 43: ...mputer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Disconnect the front fan cable from the system board 5 Replace the front fan 1 2 6 Connect the new front fan cable to the system board 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the ...

Page 44: ...r cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board 5 Replace the thermal sensor 1 2 6 Connect the new thermal sensor cable to the system board 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Compl...

Page 45: ...er 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Disconnect the illuminated red dot cable from the system board 5 Replace the illuminated red dot 1 2 6 Connect the new illuminated red dot cable to the system board 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement...

Page 46: ...ortant Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Disconnect the power button board cable card reader cable and the USB 3 1 Type C connector cable from the system board 4 Replace front I O options 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 47: ... 5 6 5 Connect the new power button board cable card reader cable and the USB 3 1 Type C connector cable to the system board 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 48: ...ove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Replace the heat sink and fan assembly 1 2 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 49: ...zel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Remove the heat sink and fan assembly For details see Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly 5 Disconnect all cables connected to the system board 6 Replace the microprocessor Note Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the on...

Page 50: ...Replacing FRUs 50 1 2 3 4 7 Reconnect all cables that were disconnected from the system board 8 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 51: ...ove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Replace the rear fan 1 2 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 52: ...ter cover 2 Remove the front bezel For details see Replacing the front bezel 3 Pivot the drive bay assembly upward For details see Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 4 Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the system board 5 Replace the cover presence switch 1 2 6 Connect the new cover presence switch cable to the system board 7 Complete the replacement For details see C...

Page 53: ...ng the drive bay assembly upward and downward 5 Remove all memory modules For details see Replacing a memory module 6 Remove the heat sink and fan assembly For details see Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly 7 Remove the Microprocessor For details see Replacing the microprocessor 8 Remove all PCI express cards For details see Replacing a PCI Express card 9 Remove the Wi Fi card For details se...

Page 54: ... removing and reinstalling order of the screws Handle the system board carefully by its edges 13 Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing system board and then reconnect the cables to the new system board See System board 14 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 55: ...ANTY OF ANY KIND EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Some jurisdictions do not allow disclaimer of express or implied warranties in certain transactions therefore this statement may not apply to you This information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes a...

Page 56: ...fore the result obtained in other operating environments may vary significantly Some measurements may have been made on development level systems and there is no guarantee that these measurements will be the same on generally available systems Furthermore some measurements may have been estimated through extrapolation Actual results may vary Users of this document should verify the applicable data...

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