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Replacing FRUs

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Before replacing an FRU, click the illustration of the part to check the brief procedures.

Illuminated red dot cable

Storage drive cable

Coin-cell battery

Advanced speaker

Antenna bracket

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.

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Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre M910q

Page 1: ...rs and controls provided on your computer Replaceable parts 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 Computer locks Locking devices for your computer Replacing CRUs Replacing instructions for customer replaceable units CRUs ...

Page 2: ...23 Replacing the VESA mount bracket 24 Replacing the external optical drive box 25 Replacing the external I O box 26 Replacing the power adapter bracket 27 Removing the computer cover and dust shield 28 Replacing the storage drive 29 Replacing the internal speaker 30 Replacing the system fan 31 Replacing the Wi Fi card 32 Replacing the bottom cover 35 Replacing the memory module 36 Replacing the M...

Page 3: ...t with the computer using speech recognition software 5 Headset connector Used to connect a headset or headphones to your computer 6 USB 3 0 connector Used to connect a USB compatible device such as a USB keyboard mouse scanner printer or personal digital assistant PDA For optimal data transfer connect a USB 3 0 device to a USB 3 0 connector instead of a USB 2 0 connector 7 Always On USB 3 0 conne...

Page 4: ... Fi antenna is installed on the rear Wi Fi antenna cable connector 13 Ethernet connector Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access 14 USB 3 0 connectors 2 Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 connection 15 USB 3 0 connector Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 connection Note The USB 3 0 connector supports the smart power on feature that ena...

Page 5: ...ance monitor 17 USB 3 0 connector Used to connect a device that requires a USB 2 0 or USB 3 0 connection 18 DisplayPort connector Used to send or receive audio and video signals You can attach a compatible audio or video device to this connector such as a high performance monitor 19 Power adapter connector Used to connect the power adapter to your computer for power supply ...

Page 6: ...nector 2 3 USB 3 0 connector 4 Storage drive fan connector 5 Microprocessor socket 6 Coin cell battery 7 Illuminated red dot connector 8 Internal speaker or advanced speaker connector 9 System fan connector 10 SATA storage drive connector 11 M 2 Wi Fi card slot 12 Memory slot DIMM1 13 Memory slot DIMM2 14 M 2 storage drive slot ...

Page 7: ...l label identifies your computer When you contact 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 ...

Page 8: ...erview Note Depending on your computer model the I O box might be optional 1 USB 2 0 connectors 2 2 Serial connector optional 3 USB 2 0 connectors 2 4 USB 3 0 connectors 2 5 USB 3 0 connector for connecting to the computer ...

Page 9: ...y When you connect a high current storage drive to only one USB connector the system might not recognize the device You can connect the storage drive to two USB connectors on the I O box The serial connector does not support hot swapping Do not connect a device to the connector or remove a device from the connector while the system is running The connectors on the I O box cannot be enabled or disa...

Page 10: ...k connects to the security lock slot at 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 ...

Page 11: ...nced speaker optional Headset connector Internal speaker Microphone connector Input Output I O features Audio connectors headset and microphone DisplayPort connectors Ethernet connector Serial connectors optional USB connectors Expansion External I O box optional External optical drive box optional Memory slots Network features Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN optional Bluetooth optional Physical dimensi...

Page 12: ...ugh harmless to 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 tou...

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: ... Self service CRU 1 Vertical stand p 23 2 Power adapter bracket p 27 3 Power adapter p 22 4 Power cord p 22 5 Computer cover p 28 6 Dust shield p 28 16 Bottom cover p 35 17 Memory module p 36 18 M 2 storage drive p 37 26 VESA mount bracket p 24 27 External optical drive p 25 28 External optical drive box p 25 29 External I O box p 26 30 Keyboard or wireless keyboard p 19 31 Mouse or wireless mouse...

Page 15: ...Replacing hardware 15 Optional service CRU 9 Internal speaker p 30 13 System fan p 31 20 Storage drive p 29 21 Storage drive bracket p 29 22 Wi Fi card shield p 32 23 Wi Fi card p 32 ...

Page 16: ...croprocessor p 48 8 Coin cell battery p 50 10 Illuminated red dot cable p 41 11 Advanced speaker p 42 12 Antenna bracket p 52 14 System board p 52 15 Chassis p 52 19 Storage drive cable p 46 24 Wi Fi antennas p 43 25 Heat sink p 47 ...

Page 17: ...l service To check the locations of CRUs see CRUs and FRUs locations 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 Keyboard or wireless keyboard Vertical stand Power adapter External optical drive Mouse or wireless mouse VESA mount bracket ...

Page 18: ...Dust shield Internal speaker Bottom cover Power adapter bracket Storage drive Wi Fi card M 2 storage drive 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 19: ...on the computer Replacing the wireless keyboard 1 Remove your old wireless keyboard 2 Take out the new wireless keyboard from the package 3 Open the battery compartment cover and install two AAA batteries according to the polarity indicators 4 Remove the USB dongle from the keyboard compartment or from the wireless mouse compartment and connect it to an available USB connector on the computer 5 Cl...

Page 20: ...the computer and disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets 2 Disconnect the old mouse cable from the computer 3 Connect a new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer Replacing the wireless mouse 1 Disconnect the USB dongle from your computer Then remove your old wireless mouse 2 Remove the new wireless mouse from the package ...

Page 21: ... ready for use The flashing amber LED indicates a low battery level Push the power switch to the off position when you are not using the mouse to extend the battery life After disconnecting the USB dongle from your computer store it in the wireless mouse compartment or in the wireless keyboard compartment ...

Page 22: ...nt 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 that are connected to the computer 3 Replace the power adapter Note Your power cord might look different from the one illustrated 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 23: ...y 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 that are connected to the computer 3 Replace the vertical stand 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...y 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 that are connected to the computer 3 Replace the VESA mount bracket 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...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 that are connected to the computer 3 Replace the external optical drive box 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 26: ...ore 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 that are connected to the computer and the external I O box 3 Replace the external I O box 1 2 ...

Page 27: ...y 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 that are connected to the computer 3 Replace the power adapter bracket 1 2 ...

Page 28: ...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 that are connected to the computer 3 Remove the computer cover and dust shield 1 2 ...

Page 29: ...ect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 If your computer is installed with a front Wi Fi antenna disconnect the front Wi Fi antenna cable from the Wi Fi card 4 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 5 Disconnect the storage drive cables from the system board 6 Replace the storage drive 1 2 3 4 7 Connect the storage drive cables to the syst...

Page 30: ...trical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 4 Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the internal speaker connector on the system board 5 Replace the internal speaker 1 2 6 Connect the internal speaker cable to the internal speaker connector on the system board 7 Reinstall th...

Page 31: ...ving the computer cover and dust shield 4 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 5 Remove the internal speaker For details see Replacing the internal speaker 6 Release the illuminated red dot cable from the system fan 7 Disconnect the system fan cable from the system fan connector on the system board 8 Replace the system fan 1 2 9 Connect the system fan cable to the s...

Page 32: ...onnected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 4 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 5 Depending on your computer model refer to one of the following to replace the Wi Fi card Ty...

Page 33: ...Replacing CRUs 33 5 6 Type 2 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 34: ...Replacing CRUs 34 5 6 6 Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 35: ...es and turn off all connected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 4 Replace the bottom cover 1 2 5 Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 36: ...ices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 4 Remove the bottom cover For details see Replacing the bottom cover 5 Replace the memory module 1 2 3 4 6 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Comple...

Page 37: ...ices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 4 Remove the bottom cover For details see Replacing the bottom cover 5 Replace the M 2 storage drive 1 2 3 4 6 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Co...

Page 38: ...ts 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 Install the computer cover and dust shield 1 2 4 Install the screw to secure the computer cover 5 Place the computer in an upright position 6 If a locking device is ava...

Page 39: ...ce an FRU ensure that the model of the machine and the FRU part number are correct 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 r...

Page 40: ...d red dot cable Storage drive cable Coin cell battery Chassis Wi Fi antennas Microprocessor System board Advanced speaker Heat sink Antenna bracket 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 41: ...e the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 2 Disconnect the illuminated red dot cable from the system board See System board 3 Replace the illuminated red dot cable 1 2 4 Connect the illuminated red dot cable to the system board See System board 5 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 42: ...ng the computer cover and dust shield 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 3 Disconnect the advanced speaker cable from the advanced speaker connector on the system board See System board 4 Replace the advanced speaker 1 2 5 Connect the advanced speaker cable to the advanced speaker connector on the system board For details see System board 6 Reinstall the removed...

Page 43: ...ormation Guide Replacing the front Wi Fi antenna 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 3 Replace the front Wi Fi antenna 1 2 3 4 4 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 44: ...e Removing the computer cover and dust shield 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 3 Disconnect the rear Wi Fi antenna cable from the Wi Fi card 4 Replace the rear Wi Fi antenna Note Record the cable routing before removing the rear Wi Fi antenna cable 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 45: ...Replacing FRUs 45 5 6 5 Connect the rear Wi Fi antenna cable to the Wi Fi card 6 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 46: ... Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 3 Replace the storage drive cable 1 2 4 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 47: ...see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 3 Remove the internal speaker For details see Replacing the internal speaker 4 Remove the system fan For details see Replacing the system fan 5 Replace the heat sink 1 2 3 4 6 Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the cables For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 48: ...t shield 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the storage drive 3 Remove the internal speaker For details see Replacing the internal speaker 4 Remove the system fan For details see Replacing the system fan 5 Remove the heat sink For details see Replacing the heat sink 6 Replace the microprocessor Note Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated Touc...

Page 49: ...Replacing FRUs 49 3 4 5 6 7 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 50: ...o 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 To replace the coin cell battery 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover and dust shield 2 Remove the storage drive...

Page 51: ...cell battery 1 2 3 4 7 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Completing the parts replacement To dispose of the coin cell battery refer to the Lithium coin cell battery notice topic in the Safety and Warranty Guide ...

Page 52: ... details see Replacing the system fan 5 Remove the heat sink For details see Replacing the heat sink 6 Remove the Wi Fi card For details see Replacing the Wi Fi card 7 Remove the Wi Fi antennas For details see Replacing the Wi Fi antennas 8 Remove the microprocessor For details see Replacing the microprocessor 9 Remove the bottom cover For details see Replacing the bottom cover 10 Remove the memor...

Page 53: ...ndle the system board by its edges 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 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 15 Reinstall the removed parts and computer cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...ained 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 for their specific...

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