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Replacing FRUs

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Replacing the system board shield and side I/O bracket

Attention

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

Important 

Product Information Guide

.

1 

Remove the slide cover. For details, see 

 Removing the slide cover. 

2 

Remove the storage drive. For details, see 

 Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive. 

3 

Remove the optical drive. For details, see 

 Replacing the optical drive. 

4 

Remove the computer cover and side I/O bezel. For details, see 

 Replacing the computer cover and side 

I/O bezel. 

5 

Replace the system board shield and side I/O bracket.

Note

If there is a thermal pad sticked on the system board shield, peel it off and 
stick the thermal pad on the new system board shield.

1

2

3

4

6 

Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover. For details, see 

 Completing the parts replacement. 

Summary of Contents for ThinkCentre M910z

Page 1: ...trols 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 to keep your computer safe Replacing CRUs Replacing instructions for customer replaceable units CRUs ...

Page 2: ...h storage drive 27 Replacing the optical drive 28 Replacing the memory module 30 Completing the parts replacement 32 Replacing FRUs 33 Before replacing FRUs 33 Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 36 Replacing the control button board 38 Replacing the integrated camera 39 Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 40 Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch...

Page 3: ...l drive eject close button optional 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 tray 5 Optical drive activity indicator optional This indicator is on when the optical drive is in use 6 Monitor computer mode switch Used to switch between the monitor mode and computer mode manually 7 Brightness up control computer mode U...

Page 4: ... speakers 2 Used to listen to the sounds from your computer without using a headset or headphones 15 Screen Depending on the computer model your computer screen might support the multi touch feature This feature enables you to use one or two fingers to interact with the computer Note To single click tap the touch screen once with your finger To double click tap the touch screen twice without pausi...

Page 5: ... 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 4 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 ...

Page 6: ...nce monitor is attached to this connector the computer automatically changes to the computer mode When another computer is attached to this connector the computer automatically changes to the monitor mode 9 Ethernet connector Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access 10 Serial connector optional Used to connect an external modem a serial printer or other devices that use a serial connec...

Page 7: ...ra connector 3 Microprocessor socket 4 Coin cell battery 5 M 2 Wi Fi card slot 6 Memory slot DIMM2 7 Memory slot DIMM1 8 USB 3 0 Type C connector 9 Card reader connector 10 M 2 storage drive slot 11 Internal speaker connector 12 LCD panel connector 13 Graphics processor unit GPU optional 14 Serial connector 15 Thermal sensor connector ...

Page 8: ...Touch screen connector 18 Power supply assembly connector 19 SATA connector for connecting an optical drive 20 SATA connector for connecting a storage drive 21 Power connector for connecting a storage drive or an optical drive 22 System fan connector ...

Page 9: ...5 forward and 45 back Adjusting the UltraFlex II Stand Note The UltraFlex II Stand is available only on some models Adjust the vertical position of the computer between 5 forward and 61 back After tilting your computer back you can adjust the UltraFlex II Stand downward by up to 59 Turn the computer at an angle of 45 to the left and 45 to the right ...

Page 10: ...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 rear side of your computer as shown ...

Page 11: ...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 12: ...microphones optional Internal speakers Input Output I O features Card reader slot optional Ethernet connector DisplayPort in out connector Headset connector Serial connector optional USB connectors USB 3 0 Type C connector optional Expansion Card reader slot optional Memory slots Optical drive optional Storage drive bay Network features Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN optional Bluetooth optional Physica...

Page 13: ...hough 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 computer components carefully Handle PCI PCI Express cards memory modules system boards and microprocessors by the edges Never touch any exposed...

Page 14: ...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 15: ...e of the following parts are optional on some models Self service CRU 1 Monitor stand base p 24 2 Monitor stand p 24 3 UltraFlex II Stand p 25 4 Slide cover p 26 7 Memory module shield p 30 22 Memory module p 30 34 Storage drive p 27 35 Storage drive bracket p 27 43 Keyboard or wireless keyboard p 20 44 Mouse or wireless mouse p 21 45 Power cord p 23 ...

Page 16: ...Replacing hardware 16 Optional service CRU 37 Optical drive holder p 28 38 Optical drive p 28 39 Optical drive bezel p 28 ...

Page 17: ...tch p 41 12 Wi Fi antennas 2 p 51 13 Integrated camera p 39 14 Integrated camera cable p 39 15 Heat sink p 45 16 Microprocessor p 63 17 System board p 65 18 Coin cell battery p 47 19 Wi Fi card shield p 49 20 Wi Fi card p 49 21 USB 3 0 Type C connector board p 53 23 M 2 storage drive p 55 24 Card reader p 54 25 Thermal pad p 61 26 Serial connector module p 57 27 Internal speakers p 58 ...

Page 18: ...sor p 61 29 ac in cable p 59 30 Power supply assembly p 43 31 LCD panel p 67 32 Middle frame p 67 33 SATA cables p 62 36 System fan p 46 40 Control button board p 38 41 Control button board bracket p 38 42 Control button board cable p 38 ...

Page 19: ...check the brief procedures Note Before replacing a CRU ensure that you have read the instructions in the Handling static sensitive devices To replace a component that is not in the list below contact a Lenovo service technician The support phone numbers are available at http www lenovo com support phone Mouse or wireless mouse Monitor stand Power cord Slide cover Memory module Keyboard or wireless...

Page 20: ... keyboard to the appropriate connector 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 avail...

Page 21: ...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 3 Replace the wireless mouse 1 2 ...

Page 22: ...he 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 23: ...tant 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 cord Note Your power cord might look different from the one illustrated 1 2 ...

Page 24: ...devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 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 4 Replace the monitor stand 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 25: ...ted devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 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 4 Replace the UltraFlex II Stand 1 2 ...

Page 26: ...connected devices and the computer 2 Disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 3 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 4 Remove the computer stand For details see Replacing the m...

Page 27: ... stand For details see Replacing the monitor stand or Replacing the UltraFlex II Stand 2 Remove the slide cover For details see Removing the slide cover 3 Replace the 2 5 inch storage drive Note Ensure that you disconnect or reconnect the storage drive cable during the replacement 1 2 3 4 4 Reinstall the slide cover and reconnect the cables For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 28: ...Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove the computer stand For details see Replacing the monitor stand or Replacing the UltraFlex II Stand 2 Remove the slide cover For details see Removing the slide cover 3 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 4 Replace the optical drive 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 29: ...Replacing CRUs 29 5 6 7 8 9 10 5 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 30: ...dule install the module into the DIMM 1 slot If your computer supports two memory modules install one memory module into the DIMM 1 slot first and then install the other into the DIMM 2 slot 1 Remove the computer stand For details see Replacing the monitor stand or Replacing the UltraFlex II Stand 2 Remove the slide cover For details see Removing the slide cover 3 Replace the memory module 1 2 3 4...

Page 31: ...Replacing CRUs 31 3 4 4 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 32: ...side your computer 2 Ensure that the cables are routed correctly before reinstalling the slide cover Keep cables clear of the hinges and sides of the computer chassis to avoid interference when reinstalling the slide cover 3 Install the slide cover 4 Install the computer stand For details see Replacing the monitor stand or Replacing the UltraFlex II Stand 5 Place the computer in an upright positio...

Page 33: ...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 defective clear the error log and run the test again If the error does not rec...

Page 34: ...34 Integrated camera Heat sink VESA mount bracket Side I O bracket Coin cell battery Power supply assembly System board shield System fan Cover presence switch Wi Fi card USB 3 0 Type C connector board Wi Fi antennas ...

Page 35: ...Replacing FRUs 35 Card reader Internal speakers Serial connector module M 2 storage drive ac in cables Thermal sensor SATA cables Microprocessor System board LCD panel ...

Page 36: ...ver turn off the computer and wait several minutes until the computer is cool 1 Remove the slide cover For details see Removing the slide cover 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Disconnect the control button board cable from the control button board 5 Replace the computer cover an...

Page 37: ...Replacing FRUs 37 3 4 6 Connect the control button board cable to the control button board 7 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 38: ...g the slide cover 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Replace the control button board 1 2 3 4 6 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the ...

Page 39: ...ing the slide cover 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Replace the integrated camera 1 2 6 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts...

Page 40: ...ng the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Replace the system board shield and side I O bracket Note If there is a thermal pad sticked on the system board shield peel it off and stick the thermal pad on the new system board shiel...

Page 41: ...Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the sy...

Page 42: ...lacing FRUs 42 3 4 8 Connect the cover presence switch cable to the system board For details see System board 9 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 43: ...rviceable parts inside these components If you suspect a problem with one of these parts contact a service technician 1 Remove the slide cover For details see Removing the slide cover 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Re...

Page 44: ...e power supply assembly 1 2 9 Connect the power supply assembly cables to the ac in cables and system board For details see System board 10 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 45: ...Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Replace the heat sink 1 2 7 Reinstall the removed part...

Page 46: ... I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Remove the VESA mount bracket For details see Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch 7 Disconnect the microprocessor fan cable from the system board For details see System board ...

Page 47: ... 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 slide cover For details see Removing the slide cover 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the ...

Page 48: ...oin cell battery 1 2 3 4 7 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement To dispose of the coin cell battery refer to the Lithium coin cell battery notice in the Safety and Warranty Guide ...

Page 49: ...tails see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Depending on your computer model refer to on...

Page 50: ...Replacing FRUs 50 Type2 1 2 3 4 7 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 51: ...over 2 Remove the storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Replac...

Page 52: ...Replacing FRUs 52 3 4 7 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 53: ...drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Disconnect the USB 3 0 Type C connector board cable from the system board For details see System board 7 Replace the USB 3 0 Type C connector board 1 2 8 Co...

Page 54: ...lacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Disconnect the card reader cable from the system board For details see System board 7 Replace the card reader 1 2 8 Connect the card read...

Page 55: ... Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Depending on your computer model refer to one of the following to replace the M 2 storage dr...

Page 56: ...Replacing FRUs 56 Type 2 1 2 3 4 7 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 57: ...he storage drive For details see Replacing the 2 5 inch storage drive 3 Remove the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Replace the serial co...

Page 58: ... the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Disconnect the internal speaker cables from the system board For details see System board 7 Replace the internal speakers 1 2 8 Connect the int...

Page 59: ... the optical drive For details see Replacing the optical drive 4 Remove the computer cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Remove the VESA mount bracket For details see Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence s...

Page 60: ...Replacing FRUs 60 3 4 9 Connect the ac in cables to the power supply assembly and middle frame 10 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 61: ...side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Remove the VESA mount bracket For details see Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch 7 Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board For details see System board ...

Page 62: ... I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Remove the VESA mount bracket For details see Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch 7 Remove the power supply assembly For details see Replacing the power supply assembly 8 Remove the system fan For details see Replacing the system fan 9 Dis...

Page 63: ...cover and side I O bezel For details see Replacing the computer cover and side I O bezel 5 Remove the system board shield and side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 6 Remove the heat sink For details see Replacing the heat sink 7 Replace the microprocessor Note Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated Touch only t...

Page 64: ...Replacing FRUs 64 3 4 5 6 8 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 65: ... bracket 6 Remove the VESA mount bracket For details see Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch 7 Remove the heat sink For details see Replacing the heat sink 8 Remove the microprocessor For details see Replacing the microprocessor 9 Remove the Wi Fi card For details see Replacing the Wi Fi card 10 Remove the USB 3 0 Type C connector board For details see Replacing the USB 3 0 ...

Page 66: ...board by its edges 1 2 3 4 16 Route all the cables that you disconnected from the failing system board and then reconnect the cables to the new system board For details see System board 17 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 67: ... side I O bracket For details see Replacing the system board shield and side I O bracket 7 Remove the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch For details see Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch 8 Remove the heat sink For details see Replacing the heat sink 9 Remove the system fan For details see Replacing the system fan 10 Remove the microprocessor For details see Repla...

Page 68: ...details see Replacing the internal speakers 19 Remove the ac in cables For details see Replacing the ac in cables 20 Remove the power supply assembly For details see Replacing the power supply assembly 21 Remove the thermal sensor For details see Replacing the thermal sensor 22 Replace the LCD panel and middle frame 1 2 23 Reinstall the removed parts and slide cover For details see Completing the ...

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Page 70: ...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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