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M910s

User Guide and  

Hardware Maintenance Manual

Machine Type (MT): 

10MK, 10ML, 10QM

Energy Star MT: 

10MK, 10ML, 10QM

Overview

Locations of indicators, 
connectors, 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)

Summary of Contents for 10MK

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 for your computer Replacing CRUs Replacing instructions for Customer Replaceable Units CRUs ...

Page 2: ...cing the front bezel 28 Replacing the optical drive 29 Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward and downward 30 Replacing the storage drive 31 Replacing the 3 5 inch primary storage drive 31 Replacing the 2 5 inch primary storage drive 32 Replacing the 2 5 inch secondary storage drive 32 Replacing a memory module 34 Replacing a PCI Express card 35 Replacing the Wi Fi card 36 Replacing the coin cell ...

Page 3: ...dicator is on when the storage drive is in use 4 Card reader slot optional Used to read data from a supported memory card 5 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 6 Power indicator This indicator is on when the computer is on 7 Microphone connector ...

Page 4: ... 2 0 connector 10 USB 3 0 connectors 2 Used to connect a USB compatible device For optimal data transfer connect a USB 3 0 device to a USB 3 0 connector instead of a USB 2 0 connector 11 Illuminated red dot This indicator is on when the computer is on 12 Internal speaker optional Used to listen to the sounds from your computer without using a headset or headphones ...

Page 5: ...2 0 connector 5 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 connect a stereo system or other external recording device connect a cable between the audio line in connector of the device and the audio line out connector of the computer Note If your computer has both an audio line out c...

Page 6: ...that use a serial connector 10 Ethernet connector Used to connect an Ethernet cable for network access 11 Security lock slot Used to secure a Kensington style cable lock 12 Padlock loop Used to secure a padlock 13 PCI Express card area different cards provide different connectors To improve the operating performance of the computer you can connect PCI Express cards into this area Depending on the ...

Page 7: ...oprocessor fan connector 3 Memory slot DIMM1 4 Memory slot DIMM2 5 Memory slot DIMM3 6 Memory slot DIMM4 7 Power button board connector 8 Internal speaker connector 9 SATA power connector 10 SATA power connector 11 10 pin power connector 12 Auxiliary fan connector 13 SATA 3 0 connector 14 eSATA connector 15 SATA 3 0 connector ...

Page 8: ...tor 22 Front USB 2 0 connector 23 Serial COM2 connector 24 PCI Express card slot physical link width x16 negotiable link width x4 x1 25 PCI Express x1 card slot 26 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 27 Cover presence switch connector Intrusion switch connector 28 System fan connector 29 Coin cell battery 30 Microprocessor socket 31 PS 2 keyboard and mouse connector ...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...nhanced display experience and extended capabilities Audio features The integrated audio card supports the following Audio line in connector Audio line out connector Headphone connector Internal speaker optional Microphone connector Input Output I O features Audio connectors audio line in connector audio line out connector headphone connector and microphone connector Card reader slot optional Disp...

Page 11: ... link width x4 x1 PCI Express x1 card slot PCI Express x16 graphics card slot Storage drive bay Network features Ethernet LAN Wireless LAN optional Bluetooth optional Physical dimensions Width 92 5 mm 3 6 inches Height 343 5 mm 13 5 inches Depth 290 5 mm 11 4 inches Weight without the package Maximum configuration as shipped 6 0 kg 13 2 lb ...

Page 12: ...an 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 locking t...

Page 13: ...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 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: ...are optional on some models Self service CRU 1 Computer cover p 27 4 Memory module p 34 6 Coin cell battery p 38 10 M 2 storage drive p 39 11 M 2 storage drive bracket p 41 12 Secondary storage drive bracket p 32 13 Secondary storage drive a 2 5 inch storage drive p 32 18 Optical drive bracket p 29 19 Optical drive p 29 20 Front bezel p 28 21 Dust shield p 26 22 Keyboard p 21 ...

Page 16: ...re 16 23 Mouse p 22 24 Power cord p 24 25 Primary storage drive a 2 5 inch or 3 5 inch storage drive p 31 26 Primary storage drive bracket p 31 27 Storage converter p 31 32 Vertical stand p 25 36 PCI Express card p 35 ...

Page 17: ...Replacing hardware 17 Optional service CRU 7 Wi Fi card p 36 8 Wi Fi card shield p 36 34 Power supply assembly p 42 ...

Page 18: ...m board p 58 9 Cover presence switch Intrusion switch p 57 14 Power button p 52 15 Card reader p 52 16 Front I O bracket p 52 17 Optical drive cable p 29 28 Storage drive cable p 31 29 Illuminated red dot p 49 30 Thermal sensor p 50 31 Internal speaker p 47 33 Chassis 35 Wi Fi antennas p 46 ...

Page 19: ...ttention 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 Mouse Keyboard Computer cover Drive bay assembly External options Power cord Front bezel Storage drive Optical drive ...

Page 20: ...t in the list above contact a Lenovo service technician The support phone numbers are available at http www lenovo com support phone M 2 storage drive Power supply assembly M 2 storage drive bracket Memory module Coin cell battery Wi Fi card PCI Express card ...

Page 21: ... 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 22: ...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 23: ... 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 24: ...repairs before reading the Important Product Information Guide 1 Remove any media from the drives and turn off all connected devices and the computer Then disconnect all power cords from electrical outlets and disconnect all cables that are connected to the computer 2 Replace the power cord 1 2 ...

Page 25: ...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 from the computer 3 Refer to the following to replace external options Vertical stand 1 2 3 ...

Page 26: ...Replacing CRUs 26 Dust shield 1 2 4 Reconnect all cables ...

Page 27: ... 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 28: ...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 29: ...r 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 3 4 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 30: ... 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 31: ...he 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 primary storage drive 5 Replace the 3 5 inch primary storage drive 1 2 3 4 6 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 3 5 inch primary storage drive 7 Rei...

Page 32: ...converter with the 2 5 inch primary storage drive See Replacing the 3 5 inch primary storage drive Replacing the 2 5 inch secondary storage drive 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 Disconn...

Page 33: ...e 2 5 inch secondary storage drive 1 2 3 4 3 4 6 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the new 2 5 inch secondary storage drive 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...Replacing CRUs 37 Type 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 38: ...ll 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 F...

Page 39: ...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 storage drive Type 1 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 40: ...Replacing CRUs 40 Type 2 1 2 3 4 5 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 41: ...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 Remove the M 2 storage drive For details see Replacing the M 2 storage drive 5 Replace the M 2 storage drive bracket 1 2 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...rectly and that no tools or loose screws are left inside 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...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...e switch 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 Wi Fi antennas Illuminated red dot Internal speaker Before replacing an FRU click the illustration of the part to check the brief procedures ...

Page 46: ...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 Rear Wi Fi antenna 1 2 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 repla...

Page 47: ...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 Disconnect the internal speaker cable from the system board 4 Replace the internal speaker 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 48: ...Replacing FRUs 48 5 5 Connect the new internal speaker cable to the system board 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 49: ... 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 3 4 6 Connect the new illuminated red dot cable to the system board 7 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replaceme...

Page 50: ... 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 Disconnect the thermal sensor cable from the system board 4 Replace the thermal sensor 1 2 3 4 ...

Page 51: ...Replacing FRUs 51 5 5 Connect the new thermal sensor cable to the system board 6 Reinstall the removed parts To complete the replacement see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 52: ...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 53: ... 6 7 8 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 54: ...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 55: ...l 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 one ...

Page 56: ...Replacing FRUs 56 3 4 5 6 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 57: ...roduct Information Guide 1 Remove the computer cover For details see Removing the computer cover 2 Disconnect the cover presence switch cable from the system board 3 Replace the cover presence switch 1 2 4 Connect the new cover presence switch cable to the system board 5 Complete the replacement For details see Completing the parts replacement ...

Page 58: ...voting 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 detail...

Page 59: ... 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 60: ...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 61: ...re 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 f...

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