Lenovo ThinkCentre M828z User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual Download Page 6

Integrated camera activity indicator

When the indicator is on, the camera is in use.

Integrated camera shield control slider

Used to cover the camera lens.

Integrated camera

Used to take pictures or hold a video conference.

Card reader slot

Used to read data from a supported memory card.

Always On USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector

Used to connect a USB-compatible device. For optimal data transfer, connect a USB 3.1 Gen 2 device to a 
USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector instead of a USB 3.1 Gen 1 or USB 2.0 connector. With the ac power adapter 
connected, you can charge the automatically detected device even when the computer is in hibernation 
mode or turned off.

USB-C connector 

Use the connector to transfer data (USB 3.1 Gen 1, 5 Gbps) or charge your device (5 V / 3 A).

Headset connector

Used to connect a headset or headphones to your computer.

Microphone mute/unmute control

Used to mute or unmute the integrated microphones in the computer mode.

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Power button

Used to turn on your computer. 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.

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Power indicator

This indicator is on when the computer is on.

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Storage drive activity indicator

This indicator is on when the storage drive is in use.

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Microphone mute/unmute indicator

This indicator is on when the microphones are muted.

14 

Internal speaker

Used to listen to the sounds from your computer without using a headset or headphones.

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M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual

Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre M828z

Page 1: ...M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual Machine Type 10SE ...

Page 2: ...ormation Guide and Appendix A Notices on page 59 First Edition August 2020 Copyright Lenovo 2020 LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE If data or software is delivered pursuant to a General Services Administration GSA contract use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No GS 35F 05925 ...

Page 3: ... I O bezel 23 Replacing the system board shield 24 Replacing the VESA mount bracket 25 Replacing the power supply assembly 26 Replacing the cover presence switch 29 Replacing the system fan 30 Replacing the heat sink 31 Replacing the microprocessor 32 Replacing the Wi Fi card 37 Replacing the serial connector module 38 Replacing the M 2 solid state drive 39 Replacing a memory module 42 Replacing t...

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Page 5: ...grated camera shield control slider optional 4 Integrated camera optional 5 Card reader slot optional 6 Always On USB 3 1 Gen 2 connector for rapid charge 7 USB C connector 8 Headset connector 9 Microphone mute unmute control computer mode 10 Power button 11 Power indicator 12 Storage drive activity indicator 13 Microphone mute unmute indicator 14 Internal speakers 2 1 Integrated microphones Used ...

Page 6: ...tor Use the connector to transfer data USB 3 1 Gen 1 5 Gbps or charge your device 5 V 3 A 8 Headset connector Used to connect a headset or headphones to your computer 9 Microphone mute unmute control Used to mute or unmute the integrated microphones in the computer mode 10 Power button Used to turn on your computer When you cannot shut down the computer from the operating system press and hold the...

Page 7: ... Gen 1 connectors 3 7 DisplayPort 1 2 in out connector 8 Serial connector optional 9 Security lock slot 10 VESA threaded holes screws M4 x 8 mm x 4 pcs 1 Optical drive activity indicator This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use 2 Optical drive eject close button Used to eject the tray of the optical drive After you insert a disc into the tray press the eject close button to close the ...

Page 8: ...vice to a USB 3 1 Gen 2 or USB 3 1 Gen 1 connector instead of a USB 2 0 connector 7 DisplayPort 1 2 in out connector Used to send audio and video signals and receive video signals When a high performance monitor is connected to this connector the computer remains in the computer mode When another computer in use is connected to this connector the computer automatically changes to the monitor mode ...

Page 9: ...ory slot DIMM2 8 SATA connector connecting to the optical drive 9 SATA connector connecting to the storage drive 10 Power supply assembly connector 11 LCD LVDS connector 12 Cover presence switch connector intrusion switch connector 13 Serial COM1 connector 14 Internal speaker connector 15 M 2 Wi Fi card slot 16 M 2 solid state drive slot 17 PCH 18 Clear CMOS Recovery jumper 19 Coin cell battery 20...

Page 10: ... identify the computer and provide faster service The machine type and model label is attached on the computer as shown Figure 4 Machine type and model label Adjusting the integrated camera and microphone module Note The integrated camera and microphone module is optional Adjusting the computer stand Note The computer stand is optional 6 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 11: ...Figure 5 Tilting the screen forward and back Figure 6 Adjusting the height of the screen Figure 7 Turning the screen to the left and right Chapter 1 Overview 7 ...

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Page 13: ...ot optional DisplayPort 1 2 in out connector Ethernet connector Headset connector Serial connector USB connectors Expansion Card reader Memory slots M 2 solid state drive slot Optical drive optional Storage drive bay Network features Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN optional Bluetooth optional Physical dimensions without the computer stand Width 541 6 mm 21 3 inches Height 370 6 mm 14 6 inches Depth 46 3...

Page 14: ...other factors related to system configuration and operating environments the actual transfer rate using the various USB connectors on this device will vary and will be slower than the data rate listed below for each corresponding device USB device Data rate Gbit s 3 1 Gen 1 5 3 1 Gen 2 10 3 2 20 10 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 15: ...the rear of your computer Depending on the type selected the cable 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 Figure 8 Attaching a Kensington style ca...

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Page 17: ...try Prevent others from touching the options and other computer components Touch the static protective package containing the part to a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity from the package and your body before you install or replace a new part When possible remove the new part from the static protectiv...

Page 18: ...e an FRU only with another FRU of the correct model When you replace an FRU ensure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct 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 rep...

Page 19: ...cover 8 Optical drive 5 Thermal pads 2 10 Optical drive bezel 6 VESA mount bracket 13 Storage drive bracket 27 M 2 solid state drive 7 Optical drive holder 15 Storage drive 32 Coin cell battery 9 Power supply assembly 40 Keyboard 34 Memory module 11 Power cord connector bracket 41 Mouse 39 Side I O bezel 12 Integrated camera and microphone module Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 15 ...

Page 20: ...7 System board shielding fence 38 Side I O bracket Replacing the computer stand Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs 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 Place a soft clean t...

Page 21: ...er cover turn off 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 Place a soft clean towel or cloth on the desk or surface Hold the sides...

Page 22: ...storage drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the storage drive 4 Replace the storage drive Figure 13 Removing the stora...

Page 23: ... drive into the bracket Figure 16 Installing the storage drive and the bracket 5 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new storage drive 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 19 ...

Page 24: ...t Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Replace the optical drive Figure 17 Removing the optical drive Figure 18 Removing the optical drive holder 20 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 25: ...Inserting a straightened paper clip into the emergency eject hole until the tray slides out Figure 20 Removing the optical drive bezel Figure 21 Installing the optical drive bezel Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 21 ...

Page 26: ...23 Installing the optical drive holder Figure 24 Installing the optical drive 4 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 22 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 27: ...rive and the system board 5 Replace the optical drive and storage drive cables Figure 25 Removing the optical drive and storage drive cables Figure 26 Installing the optical drive and storage drive cables 6 Connect the new optical drive and storage drive cables to the storage drive and the system board 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement o...

Page 28: ...acement on page 57 Replacing the system board shield Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Replace the syst...

Page 29: ...our computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Replace th...

Page 30: ...g the power supply assembly Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide Although there are no moving parts in the computer after the power cord has been disconnected the following warnings are required for your safety and proper Underwriters Laboratories UL certification CAUTION 26 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manua...

Page 31: ...t a service technician 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket See Replacing the VESA mount bracket on page 25 ...

Page 32: ...r supply assembly Figure 35 Installing the power supply assembly Figure 36 Installing the power cord connector 8 Connect the new power supply assembly cable to the system board 28 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 33: ... on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket See Replacing the VESA mount bracket on page 25 6 Remove the power cord connector See Replacing the power supply assembly on page 26 7 Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the system board 8 ...

Page 34: ...ny repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket See R...

Page 35: ...lacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 Replacing the heat sink Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 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 Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 31 ...

Page 36: ...ble damage to the system board The screws cannot be removed from the heat sink You might have to gently twist the heat sink to free it from the microprocessor Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink Figure 43 Removing the heat sink Figure 44 Installing the heat sink 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 Replac...

Page 37: ... system board shield on page 24 5 Remove the heat sink See Replacing the heat sink on page 31 6 Record the cable routing and cable connections and then disconnect all cables from the system board See System board on page 4 7 Replace the microprocessor Notes Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated Touch only the edges of the microprocessor Do not touch the gold ...

Page 38: ...Figure 46 Opening the retainer Figure 47 Removing the microprocessor 34 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 39: ...Figure 48 Installing the microprocessor Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 35 ...

Page 40: ...dle 9 Route all the cables that you disconnected from the system board and then reconnect the cables to the system board 10 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 36 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 41: ... 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Replace the Wi Fi card Figure 51 Removing the Wi Fi card shield Figure 52 Disconnecting the Wi Fi antenna cables Figure 53 Removing the Wi Fi card Chapter 4 Replacing ha...

Page 42: ...t open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Re...

Page 43: ...rs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Depending on your computer model refer to o...

Page 44: ...Figure 59 Removing the screw Figure 60 Removing the M 2 solid state drive Figure 61 Installing the M 2 solid state drive 40 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 45: ...Figure 62 Installing the screw Type 2 Figure 63 Removing the screw Figure 64 Removing the M 2 solid state drive Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 41 ...

Page 46: ...t see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 Replacing a memory module Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide Ensure that you follow the installation order for memory modules shown in the following figure 42 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 47: ...g the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Replace a memory module Figure 67 Disengaging the latches Figure 68 Removing a memory module Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 43 ...

Page 48: ...ctor assignments configurations A coin cell battery keeps this information active 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 co...

Page 49: ...Figure 71 Disengaging the latch Figure 72 Removing the coin cell battery Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 45 ...

Page 50: ...rs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Disconnect the card reader cable from the s...

Page 51: ...mputer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket See Replacing the VESA mount bracket on page 25 6 Remove the heat sink See Replacing t...

Page 52: ...a specific order for removing and reinstalling the screws Handle the system board carefully by its edges The failing system board must be returned with a microprocessor socket cover to protect the pins during shipping and handling 15 Route and connect all the cables to the new system board 16 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 Re...

Page 53: ... board shield on page 24 5 Replace the integrated camera and microphone module Figure 77 Turning the integrated camera and microphone module around Figure 78 Removing the integrated camera and microphone module cover Figure 79 Removing the integrated camera and microphone module from the back frame Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 49 ...

Page 54: ...egrated camera and microphone module cable Figure 81 Installing and connecting the integrated camera and microphone module cable Figure 82 Installing the integrated camera and microphone module 50 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 55: ...er stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the side I O bezel See Replacing the side I O bezel on page 23 4 Remove the system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket See Replacing the VESA mount bracket on page 25 6 Remove the system board See Replacing th...

Page 56: ...Figure 85 Removing the system board shielding fence Figure 86 Removing the side I O bracket Figure 87 Removing the back frame 52 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

Page 57: ...Figure 88 Installing the back frame Figure 89 Installing the side I O bracket Figure 90 Installing the system board shielding fence Chapter 4 Replacing hardware 53 ...

Page 58: ...he system board shield See Replacing the system board shield on page 24 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket See Replacing the VESA mount bracket on page 25 6 Remove the power cord connector See Replacing the power supply assembly on page 26 7 Remove the heat sink See Replacing the heat sink on page 31 8 Remove the system board See Replacing the system board on page 47 9 Remove the integrated camera an...

Page 59: ...ld on page 24 5 Remove the VESA mount bracket See Replacing the VESA mount bracket on page 25 6 Remove the power cord connector See Replacing the power supply assembly on page 26 7 Remove the heat sink See Replacing the heat sink on page 31 8 Remove the system board See Replacing the system board on page 47 9 Remove the integrated camera and microphone module See Replacing the integrated camera an...

Page 60: ...ion Guide 1 Remove the computer stand See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 2 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 17 3 Remove the storage drive See Replacing the storage drive on page 18 4 Remove the optical drive See Replacing the optical drive on page 20 5 Remove the optical drive cable See Replacing the optical drive and storage drive cables on page 23 6 Remo...

Page 61: ...n page 54 17 Remove the Wi Fi antennas See Replacing the Wi Fi antennas on page 55 18 Replace the LCD panel Note Ensure that you remove and reinstall the screws in order of the numbers as shown 19 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement on page 57 Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts rei...

Page 62: ...and See Replacing the computer stand on page 16 5 Place the computer in an upright position 6 If a locking device is available use it to lock the computer 7 Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the corresponding connectors on the computer 58 M828z User Guide and Hardware Maintenance Manual ...

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