Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 10B0, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Connector Description
DisplayPort connector
Used to attach a high-performance monitor, a direct-drive monitor, or other devices
that use a DisplayPort connector.
Note: The DisplayPort connector is not applicable on some models. If your
computer has a graphics card installed, be sure to use a monitor connector on
the graphics card.
Ethernet connector Used to attach an Ethernet cable for a local area network (LAN).
Note: To operate the computer within FCC Class B limits, use a Category 5e or
better Ethernet cable.
Optional connector Used to install a serial connector or a USB 2.0 connector.
Note: If you use the optional connector for installing a serial connector, the serial
connector and the adjacent VGA monitor connector might interfere with each other
when connecting cables. To avoid the interference, ensure that you use the serial
connector convert cable that comes with the computer when you connect a device
to the serial connector.
USB 2.0 connector Used 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 Used to attach a device that requires a USB 2.0 or 3.0 connection, such as a
keyboard, a mouse, a scanner, a printer, or a personal digital assistant (PDA). A
USB 3.0 connector provides high transmission speeds to reduce the time that is
required for data transmission.
VGA monitor connector Used to attach a VGA monitor or other devices that use a VGA monitor connector.
Note: The VGA connector is not applicable on some models. If your computer has
a graphics card installed, be sure to use a monitor connector on the graphics card.
Locating major FRUs and CRUs
Figure 13 “Component locations” on page 86 shows the locations of the various components in your
computer. To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 207.
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