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  • Page 1 ThinkCentre User Guide Machine Types: 7522, 7560, 7610, and 7705...
  • Page 3 ThinkCentre User Guide...
  • Page 4 Third Edition (October 2009) © Copyright Lenovo 2009. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101 with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Replacing the battery . . 27 Diagnostic programs . . 58 Replacing the power supply assembly . 29 Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox . . 59 Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . . 31 Lenovo System Toolbox . . 59 Replacing the microprocessor .
  • Page 6 Television output notice . . 68 Index ....69 European conformance CE mark . . 68 Trademarks . . 68 User Guide...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Information

    If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, you can ® obtain a Portable Document Format (PDF) version from the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support...
  • Page 8 User Guide...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Product Overview

    Optical drive (some models) Video subsystem v Integrated graphics card for a Video Graphics Array (VGA) connector v Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Express x16 graphics card slot on the system board for a discrete graphics card © Copyright Lenovo 2009...
  • Page 10 Audio subsystem v Integrated high-definition (HD) audio v Audio line-in connector, audio line-out connector, and microphone connector on the rear panel v Microphone connector and headphone connector on the front panel v Internal speaker (some models) Connectivity v 10/100/1000 Mbps integrated Ethernet controller v PCI V.90 Data/Fax modem (some models) System management features v Ability to store power-on self-test (POST) hardware test results...
  • Page 11 1. The operating systems listed here are being certified or tested for compatibility at the time this publication goes to press. Additional operating systems might be identified by Lenovo as compatible with your computer following the publication of this booklet. Corrections and additions to this list are subject to change. To determine if an operating system has been certified or tested for compatibility, check the Web site of the operating system vendor.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 317 mm (12.48 inches) Height: 99 mm (3.9 inches) Depth: 355 mm (13.98 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 7.5 kg (16.53 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to 95°F) Non-operating: -40°...

  • Page 13: Software Overview

    Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo. Lenovo Welcome: The Lenovo Welcome program introduces some innovative built-in features of Lenovo to you and guides you through some important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo.
  • Page 14 This diagnostic program works through the Windows operating system to diagnose hardware problems and report operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. See “Lenovo System Toolbox” on page 59 for more information. Note: The Lenovo System Toolbox program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows Vista or Windows XP from Lenovo.

  • Page 15: Locations

    Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Figure 1 shows the locations of the connectors on the front of your computer. Note: Not all computer models have the following connectors. Figure 1. Front connector locations 1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector 2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector...

  • Page 16: Locating Connectors On The Rear Of Your Computer

    Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Some connectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determine where to connect the cables on your computer. Figure 2.
  • Page 17 Connector Description Audio line-in connector Used to receive audio signals from an external audio device, such as a stereo system. When you attach an external audio device, a cable is connected between the audio line-out connector of the device and the audio line-in connector of the computer.

  • Page 18: Locating Components

    Locating components Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. To open the computer cover, see “Opening the computer cover” on page 14. Figure 3. Component locations 1 Hard disk drive 4 Optical drive 2 Heat sink and fan assembly 5 Memory slots (2) 3 Internal speaker (some models) 6 Power supply assembly...

  • Page 19: Locating Parts On The System Board

    Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. Figure 4. System board parts locations 1 PCI card slot 11 Memory slots (2) 2 PCI Express x16 graphics card slot 12 Front USB connectors (2) 3 Internal speaker connector 13 Serial (COM 2) connector 4 Battery...
  • Page 20 User Guide...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing Options And Replacing Hardware

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support Note: Use only computer parts provided by Lenovo. © Copyright Lenovo 2009...

  • Page 22: Installing External Options

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to open the computer cover.
  • Page 23 5. Press the buttons on the sides of the computer and pivot the computer cover upward to open. Figure 5. Opening the computer cover Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware...

  • Page 24: Accessing The System Board Components And Drives

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module.
  • Page 25 To install or replace a memory module: 1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the computer cover” on page 14. 2. Pivot the drive bay assembly upward to access the memory slots. See “Accessing the system board components and drives” on page 16. 3.

  • Page 26: Installing Or Replacing A Pci Card

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a PCI card.
  • Page 27 4. Install the new card into the appropriate card slot on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board” on page 11. If you are replacing an old PCI card, remove the old card currently installed before installing the new one. Figure 10.

  • Page 28: Installing Internal Drives

    5. Rotate the card retainer to the closed position. Figure 11. Installing the card What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37.
  • Page 29 Drive specifications Your computer comes with the following factory-installed drives: v A 3.5-inch hard disk drive in bay 1 v An optical drive in bay 2 (some models) Figure 12 shows the locations of the drive bays. Figure 12. Drive bay locations The following list describes the type and size of the drive that you can install in each bay: 1 Bay 1 - Maximum height: 25.8 mm (1 inch)
  • Page 30 “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to install an optical drive or an additional hard disk drive in bay 2.
  • Page 31 Connecting a SATA drive A SATA optical drive or a SATA hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector. To connect a SATA drive: 1. Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive. 2. Locate an available SATA connector on the system board. See “Locating parts on the system board”...

  • Page 32: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the hard disk drive.
  • Page 33 6. Remove the old hard disk drive from the bracket by flexing the sides of the bracket enough to slide it free from the hard disk drive. Figure 17. Removing the hard disk drive from the bracket 7. To install a new hard disk drive into the bracket, flex the bracket and align pin 1 , pin 2 , pin 3 , and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive.

  • Page 34: Replacing The Optical Drive

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive.

  • Page 35: Replacing The Battery

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the battery. Your computer has a special type of memory that maintains the date, time, and settings for built-in features, such as parallel-port assignments (configuration).
  • Page 36 3. Remove the old battery. Figure 21. Removing the old battery 4. Install a new battery. Figure 22. Installing a new battery 5. Reinstall the computer cover and connect the cables. See “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37. Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after replacing the battery, an error message might be displayed.

  • Page 37: Replacing The Power Supply Assembly

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the power supply assembly.
  • Page 38 5. Disconnect the power supply assembly cables from all drives and from the power connectors 1 and 2 . Note: You might need to remove the hard disk drive to gain easy access to the power connector 1 . See “Replacing the hard disk drive” on page Figure 24.

  • Page 39: Replacing The Heat Sink And Fan Assembly

    9. Install and tighten the four screws at the rear of the chassis to secure the power supply assembly. Note: Use only the screws provided by Lenovo. 10. Reconnect all the power supply assembly cables to the drives and the system board.
  • Page 40 4. Remove the heat sink and fan assembly from the system board by pivoting the lever 1 that secures the heat sink and fan assembly until it is fully in the up position. Carefully lift the heat sink and fan assembly off the system board. Notes: a.

  • Page 41: Replacing The Microprocessor

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor. CAUTION: The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot.
  • Page 42 8. Lift the microprocessor straight up and out of the socket. Notes: a. Your microprocessor and socket might look different from the one illustrated. b. Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket. You can either look for the small triangle 1 on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches 2 on the microprocessor.
  • Page 43 10. Remove the protective cover 2 that protects the gold contacts on the new microprocessor 1 . 11. Hold the new microprocessor and align the notches on it with the tabs in the microprocessor socket, or align the small triangle on one corner with the corresponding beveled corner of the microprocessor socket.

  • Page 44: Replacing The Keyboard

    “Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support This section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard. To replace the keyboard: 1.

  • Page 45: Completing The Parts Replacement

    2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets. 3. Locate the connector for the mouse. Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a USB connector 2 . Depending on where your mouse is connected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer”...
  • Page 46 8. To update your configuration, see Chapter 4, “Using the Setup Utility,” on page Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU. Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives.

  • Page 47: Installing Security Features

    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 a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Figure 30.

  • Page 48: Erasing Lost Or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing Cmos)

    What to do next: v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the installation, go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 37. Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS) This section contains instructions on erasing lost or forgotten passwords, such as a user password.

  • Page 49: Chapter 3. Recovery Information

    This section provides instructions on how to create recovery media on different operating systems. v To create recovery media on Windows 7, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Factory Recovery Disks. Then, follow the instructions on the screen.

  • Page 50: Using Recovery Media

    Using recovery media This section provides instructions on how to use recovery media on different operating systems. v To use recovery media on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, do the following: Attention: When you use recovery media to restore the computer to the factory default settings on Windows 7 or Windows Vista, all the files currently on the system drive or the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory default settings.

  • Page 51: Performing A Backup Operation

    To perform a backup operation using the Rescue and Recovery program on Windows 7, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

  • Page 52: Using The Rescue And Recovery Workspace

    Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace The Rescue and Recovery workspace resides in a protected, hidden area of your hard disk drive that operates independently from the Windows operating system. This enables you to perform recovery operations even if the Windows operating system cannot be started.

  • Page 53: Creating And Using Rescue Media

    This section provides instructions on how to create rescue media on different operating systems. v To create a rescue medium on Windows 7, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools → Enhanced Backup and Restore. The Rescue and Recovery program opens.

  • Page 54: Creating And Using A Recovery Repair Diskette

    1. Turn on the computer, and make sure that your computer has Internet access. 2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. After the recovery repair diskette is created, take out the diskette from the diskette drive and label it Recovery Repair Diskette. Then, store it in a safe place for future use.

  • Page 55: Installing Or Reinstalling Device Drivers

    Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C:) in the SWTOOLS\DRIVERS folder. The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices are also available at http://www.lenovo.com/ support. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.

  • Page 56: Setting A Rescue Device In The Startup Sequence

    Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Before you start the Rescue and Recovery program from an internal hard disk drive, a disc, a USB hard disk drive, or other external devices, you must first make sure that your rescue device is set as the first boot device in the startup device sequence in the Setup Utility program.

  • Page 57: Chapter 4. Using The Setup Utility

    Power-On Password v Administrator Password You do not have to set any passwords to use your computer. However, using passwords improves computing security. If you decide to set any passwords, read the following sections. © Copyright Lenovo 2009...

  • Page 58: Password Considerations

    Password considerations A password can be any combination of up to 16 (1 to 16) alphabetic and numeric characters. For security reasons, it is recommended to use a strong password that cannot be easily compromised. To set a strong password, use the following guidelines: v Have at least eight characters in length and contain at least one alphabetic character and one numeric character...

  • Page 59: Enabling Or Disabling A Device

    Enabling or disabling a device This section provides information on how to enable or disable user access to the following devices: SATA Controller When this feature is set to Disabled, all devices connected to the SATA connectors (such as hard disk drives or the optical drive) are disabled and will not be displayed in the system configuration.

  • Page 60: Selecting Or Changing The Startup Device Sequence

    Note: Selecting a startup device from the Startup Device menu does not permanently change the startup sequence. Selecting or changing the startup device sequence To view or permanently change the configured startup device sequence, do the following: 1. Start the Setup Utility program. See “Starting the Setup Utility program” on page 49.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5. Updating System Programs

    Lenovo might make changes and enhancements to the POST and BIOS. When updates are released, they are available as downloadable files on the Lenovo Web site at http://www.lenovo.com. Instructions for using the POST/BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files. For most models, you can download either an update program to create a system-program-update (flash) disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system.

  • Page 62: Updating (Flashing) Bios From Your Operating System

    6. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the update. Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system Note: Because Lenovo makes constant improvements to the Web site, the Web page contents are subject to change without notice, including the contents referenced in the following procedure.
  • Page 63 video, the series of beeps will end, and the system will automatically turn off. Remove the disc from the optical drive before the system completely turns off. 12. Repeat steps 2 through 5. 13. Move the jumper back to the standard position (pin 1 and pin 2). 14.
  • Page 64 User Guide...

  • Page 65: Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics

    Safety and Warranty Guide. If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers. © Copyright Lenovo 2009...

  • Page 66: Diagnostic Programs

    There are two programs preinstalled on your computer to help you diagnose computer problems: v Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox or Lenovo System Toolbox, depending on your operating system (used when you are running the Windows operating system) User Guide...

  • Page 67: Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox

    Lenovo troubleshooting center, update system drivers, and review system information. To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox. Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information about running the diagnostic program, refer to the Lenovo System Toolbox help system.

  • Page 68: Pc-Doctor For Dos

    You can also download the latest version of the PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program from: http://www.lenovo.com/support The PC-Doctor for DOS diagnostic program runs independently of the Windows operating system. Use the PC-Doctor for DOS if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the two diagnostic programs preinstalled on your computer have not been successful in isolating a possible problem.

  • Page 69: Cleaning The Mouse

    3. Follow the instructions on the screen to select the diagnostic test you want to run. Note: For additional help, press the F1 key. 4. Remove the diagnostic disc from the optical drive when you complete the diagnostic process. Cleaning the mouse This section provides instructions on how to clean an optical or non-optical mouse.
  • Page 70 1 Retainer ring 2 Ball 3 Plastic rollers 4 Ball cage To clean the non-optical mouse, do the following: Note: The following illustration might be slightly different from your mouse. 1. Turn off your computer. 2. Disconnect the mouse cable from the computer. 3.

  • Page 71: Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help, And Service

    If the Adobe Reader has not been installed on your computer, a message will appear when you attempt to view the PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Reader installation. 2. The publications are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/support 3.

  • Page 72: Lenovo Welcome

    Lenovo Welcome The Lenovo Welcome program introduces you to some innovative built-in features of Lenovo and guides you through a few important setup tasks to help you make the most of your computer. Note: The Lenovo Welcome program is only available on computers preinstalled with Windows 7 or Windows Vista from Lenovo.

  • Page 73: Help And Service

    Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your hardware available.

  • Page 74: Using Other Services

    For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer. Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.

  • Page 75: Appendix. Notices

    Web sites. The materials at those Web sites are not part of the materials for this Lenovo product, and use of those Web sites is at your own risk.
  • Page 76 Macrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. European conformance CE mark Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or service mark of Lenovo in the United States, other countries, or both: Lenovo Lenovo Care Rescue and Recovery...
  • Page 77 65 internal drives 1 diagnostics, troubleshooting 57 diskette, creating and using a recovery repair 46 documentation, using 65 drivers, device 38 drives keyboard connector 9 bays 21 keyboard, replacing 36 internal 20 specifications 21 © Copyright Lenovo 2009...
  • Page 78 Lenovo Care 63 rear connectors 8 Lenovo System Toolbox 59 recovering Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox 59 from a POST/BIOS update failure 54 Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools 63 software 41 Lenovo Web site 64 recovery Lenovo Welcome 5, 64 boot-block 54 locating components 10...
  • Page 79 46 rescue media, creating and 45 Setup Utility 49 VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 49 warranty information 64 Web site, Lenovo 64 workspace, backup and recovery 44 Index...
  • Page 80 User Guide...
  • Page 82 Part Number: 53Y6289 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 53Y6289...

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