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Overview

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Overview

Front view

Note

Your computer model might look slightly different from the illustration.

1

Power indicator

This indicator is on when the computer is on.

2

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.

3

Storage drive status indicator

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

4

Microphone connector

Used to connect a microphone to your computer. You can use the 

microphone to record sounds or interact 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 connector

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 (PDA). With the power adapter 

connected, you can charge the automatically detected device 

even when the computer is in hibernation mode or turned off.

8

Illuminated red dot

This indicator is on when the computer is powered on.

Содержание ThinkCentre M910q

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

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

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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 ...

Страница 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...

Страница 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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