ThinkCentre™Hard ware Replacement Guid e Ty pe s 8122, 8123, 8124 Ty pe s 8131, 8137, 8138
Locating controls and connectors on the front of the computer This section shows the various external connectors on the computer to
Locating connectors on the rear of the computer The following illustration shows the location of connectors on the rear of the comp
Identifying parts on the system board The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in yo
Chapter 2. Replacing hardware Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
6. Some models have an optional hard disk drive mounting bracket 1 installed. When this bracket is installed, access to some o
Pivoting or removing the optional hard disk drive mounting bracket The optional hard disk drive mounting bracket can easily be pivo
Removing and replacing the front bezel 1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 5. 2. To release
2. To access the 12 V power connector, remove the lower drive cage thumb-screw and slide the lower drive cage toward the rear
5. Remove the four screws that secure the power supply at the rear of the chassis. 6. Press inward on the metal retainer
9. Reconnect power supply connectors 1 and 2 to the system board. 10. Reinstall the lower drive cage and secure it with
Replacing the system board assembly Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important
6. Remove the lower drive cage by removing the thumb-screw and sliding the lower drive cage toward the rear of the computer.
13. Release and pivot lever 1 upward. Remove the heat sink 2 from the system board by carefully lifting it up and off the
15. Using the vacuum pen1, remove the microprocessor from the system board socket by lifting it straight up and out of the so
16. On the new system board, release and pivot the locking lever, then pivot the microprocessor retainer until it is open. Note:
19. Pivot the microprocessor retainer 3 to the closed position and rotate the locking lever 2 to secure the microprocessor 1
21. Install the new system board assembly into the computer chassis by aligning the four slots in the metal plate on the bottom
Replacing the microprocessor Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety i
2. Remove the air baffle by squeezing the tabs 1 together and pulling it out of the chassis. 3. Release and pivot lever
4. Release and pivot locking lever 2 securing the microprocessor 1, then pivot the microprocessor retainer 3 until it is op
ThinkCentre™Hard ware Replacement Guid e Ty pe s 8122, 8123, 8124 Ty pe s 8131, 8137, 8138
Notes: a. Notice of the orientation of the notches 1 on the microprocessor. This is important when reinstalling the microprocess
Important To avoid damaging the microprocessor contacts, do not tilt the microprocessor when installing it into the socket. 9. Usin
11. Align the beveled corners of the new heat sink and the mounting bracket. Then position the heat sink 2 on the heat sink
Replacing a memory module Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety inf
Replacing an adapter Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety informati
Replacing the hard disk drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
6. To install the new hard disk drive into the blue bracket, flex the bracket and align the pins 1 through 4on the bracket
3. Disconnect the signal and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 4. Release the optical disk drive by pressing o
Replacing the diskette drive Attention: Do not remove the computer cover or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
1. Remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, shut down the computer, and turn off all attached devices. 2.
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1. Remove the computer cover. See “Removing the computer cover” on page 5. Note: For this procedure, it helps to lay the comput
Completing the installation After replacing a failed part, you need to install any other removed parts, install the computer cover,
5. Reconnect the external cables. Plug the power cord into the computer then into a properly grounded power receptacle. See “Loca
Part Number: 39J7784 Printed in USA (1P) P/N: 39J7784
Contents Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . .v Safety information for replacing CRUs . . . . . .v Safety information for r
iv Hardware Replacement Guide
Overview This guide is intended to be used by customers who are replacing Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) as well as trained serv
Tools required To replace some parts in your computer, you will need a flat-blade or Phillips screwdriver. Additional tools might be
Chapter 1. Locations This chapter provides illustrations to help locate the various connectors, controls and components of the compute
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