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Lenovo ThinkCentre M910z User Manual

Lenovo ThinkCentre M910z
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M910z
User Guide and
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Machine Type (MT):
10NR, 10NS, 10NT, 10NU
Energy Star MT:
10NR, 10NS, 10NT, 10NU
Overview
Locations of indicators,
connectors, and
controls provided on
your computer
Replaceable parts
Locations of the
replaceable parts on
your computer
Specications
Specications of your
computer
Replacing FRUs
Replacing instructions
for eld-replaceable
units (FRUs) (for
technicians only)
Computer locks
Locking devices to keep
your computer safe
Replacing CRUs
Replacing instructions
for customer-
replaceable units
(CRUs)

Table of Contents

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Lenovo ThinkCentre M910z Specifications

General IconGeneral
ChipsetIntel Q270
RAMUp to 32GB DDR4
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 630
EthernetGigabit Ethernet
Operating SystemWindows 10 Pro
StorageUp to 1TB HDD or 512GB SSD
Display23.8" FHD (1920 x 1080) IPS
AudioIntegrated speakers
Webcam720p HD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11ac
Ports (Front)2 x USB 3.0, 1 x headphone/mic combo
Ports (Rear)4 x USB 3.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x Ethernet

Summary

Overview

Computer locks

Information on locking devices to secure your computer.

Specifications

Details on the computer's technical specifications.

Replaceable parts

Information about parts that can be replaced by the user.

Replacing CRUs

Instructions for replacing customer-replaceable units.

Replacing FRUs

Instructions for replacing field-replaceable units.

Overview

Front view

Identifies indicators, connectors, and controls on the front of the computer.

Integrated microphones (2) (optional)

Details on integrated microphones for sound recording or speech recognition.

Integrated camera activity indicator (optional)

Indicates when the integrated camera is in use.

Integrated camera (optional)

Details on the integrated camera for taking pictures or video conferences.

Optical drive eject/close button (optional)

Button to operate the optical drive tray.

Optical drive activity indicator (optional)

Indicates when the optical drive is in use.

Monitor/computer mode switch

Switch to change between monitor and computer modes.

Brightness-up control (computer mode)

Control to increase the screen brightness.

Brightness-down control (computer mode)

Control to decrease the screen brightness.

Microphone mute/unmute control (computer mode)

Control to mute or unmute integrated microphones.

Overview

Power button

Used to turn the computer on or off.

Microphone mute/unmute indicator

Indicator showing if microphones are muted.

Power indicator

Indicator showing if the computer is powered on.

Storage drive activity indicator

Indicates when storage drives are actively being used.

Internal speakers (2)

Built-in speakers for audio output.

Screen

Information on the computer's screen, including touch features.

Overview

Rear view

Identifies connectors and features on the rear of the computer.

Integrated camera shield control slider (optional)

Slider to physically disable the integrated camera.

USB 3.0 Type-C connector (optional)

Connector for USB-compatible devices, offering high data transfer speeds.

USB 3.0 connector

Connectors for USB-compatible devices.

Always On USB 3.0 connector (for rapid charge)

USB port that provides rapid charging even when the computer is off.

Headset connector

Port for connecting a headset or headphones.

Card reader slot (optional)

Slot for reading data from memory cards.

Overview

USB 3.0 connectors (4)

Multiple ports for connecting USB-compatible devices.

DisplayPort® in/out connector

Connector for audio and video signals, auto-switching modes.

Ethernet connector

Port for connecting an Ethernet cable for network access.

Serial connector (optional)

Connector for external modems or serial devices.

Security-lock slot

Slot for securing the computer with a Kensington-style cable lock.

Power cord connector

Connection point for the computer's power cord.

System board

LCD power connector

Connector for powering the LCD panel.

Integrated camera connector

Connector for the integrated camera.

Microprocessor socket

Socket for installing the microprocessor.

Coin-cell battery

Battery that maintains system settings like date and time.

M.2 Wi-Fi card slot

Slot for installing an M.2 Wi-Fi card.

Memory slot (DIMM2)

Slot for installing a DIMM memory module.

Memory slot (DIMM1)

Slot for installing a DIMM memory module.

USB 3.0 Type-C connector

Connector for USB Type-C devices.

Card reader connector

Connector for the card reader.

M.2 storage drive slot

Slot for installing an M.2 storage drive.

Internal speaker connector

Connector for internal speakers.

LCD panel connector

Connector for the LCD panel.

Graphics processor unit (GPU) (optional)

Optional graphics processing unit.

Serial connector

Connector for serial communication devices.

Thermal sensor connector

Connector for the thermal sensor.

System board

Control button board connector

Connector for the control button board.

Touch screen connector

Connector for the touch screen interface.

Power supply assembly connector

Connector for the power supply assembly.

SATA connector (for connecting an optical drive)

Connector for attaching an optical drive via SATA.

SATA connector (for connecting a storage drive)

Connector for attaching a storage drive via SATA.

Power connector (for connecting a storage drive or an optical drive)

Power connection for storage or optical drives.

System fan connector

Connector for the system fan.

Adjusting the monitor stand

Adjusting the UltraFlex II Stand

Instructions for adjusting the UltraFlex II monitor stand for optimal positioning.

Machine type and model label

Computer locks

Attaching a Kensington-style cable lock

Guide on securing the computer using a Kensington-style cable lock.

Specifications

Power supply

Details on the computer's power supply options.

Storage drives

Information on supported storage drive configurations.

Video features

Details on the computer's video capabilities.

Audio features

Information on the computer's audio capabilities.

Input/Output (I/O) features

Overview of the computer's input and output ports and features.

Expansion

Information on expansion options available for the computer.

Network features

Details on the computer's network connectivity options.

Physical dimensions (without a computer stand)

Measurements of the computer's physical size.

Weight (with a computer stand)

Information on the computer's weight.

Replacing hardware

Before replacing hardware

Important notes and precautions before performing hardware replacements.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Guidelines for safely handling components sensitive to electrostatic discharge.

Replacing hardware

Knowing replaceable parts

Information on identifying user-replaceable components.

Customer-Replaceable Units (CRUs)

Definition and types of CRUs (self-service and optional-service).

Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs)

Definition of FRUs, which require trained technicians for replacement.

Replacing hardware

CRUs and FRUs locations

Illustrations showing the locations of CRUs and FRUs within the computer.

Self-service CRU

Identification and locations of self-service CRUs.

Replacing hardware

Optional-service CRU

Identification and locations of optional-service CRUs.

Replacing hardware

FRU

Identification and locations of Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs).

Replacing hardware

FRU

Identification and locations of Field-Replaceable Units (FRUs).

Replacing CRUs

Before replacing CRUs

Important notes and procedures before replacing CRUs.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the keyboard or wireless keyboard

Step-by-step guide for replacing keyboards.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the mouse or wireless mouse

Step-by-step guide for replacing mice.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the mouse or wireless mouse

Additional details and notes for mouse replacement.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the power cord

Instructions for replacing the computer's power cord.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the monitor stand

Instructions for replacing the monitor stand.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the UltraFlex II Stand

Instructions for replacing the UltraFlex II monitor stand.

Replacing CRUs

Removing the slide cover

Step-by-step guide for removing the slide cover.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive

Instructions for replacing the 2.5-inch storage drive.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the optical drive

Instructions for replacing the optical drive.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the optical drive

Continuation of optical drive replacement steps.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the memory module

Instructions for replacing the memory module.

Replacing CRUs

Replacing the memory module

Continuation of memory module replacement steps.

Replacing CRUs

Completing the parts replacement

Final steps to complete part installation and reassembly.

Replacing FRUs

Before replacing FRUs

Important guidelines and precautions before replacing FRUs.

Replacing FRUs

Integrated camera

Instructions for replacing the integrated camera.

System board shield

Instructions for replacing the system board shield.

Side I/O bracket

Instructions for replacing the side I/O bracket.

VESA mount bracket

Instructions for replacing the VESA mount bracket.

Cover presence switch

Instructions for replacing the cover presence switch.

Power supply assembly

Instructions for replacing the power supply assembly.

Heat sink

Instructions for replacing the heat sink.

System fan

Instructions for replacing the system fan.

Coin-cell battery

Instructions for replacing the coin-cell battery.

Wi-Fi card

Instructions for replacing the Wi-Fi card.

Wi-Fi antennas

Instructions for replacing the Wi-Fi antennas.

USB 3.0 Type-C connector board

Instructions for replacing the USB 3.0 Type-C connector board.

Replacing FRUs

Card reader

Instructions for replacing the card reader.

M.2 storage drive

Instructions for replacing the M.2 storage drive.

Serial connector module

Instructions for replacing the serial connector module.

Internal speakers

Instructions for replacing the internal speakers.

ac-in cables

Instructions for replacing the ac-in cables.

Thermal sensor

Instructions for replacing the thermal sensor.

SATA cables

Instructions for replacing the SATA cables.

Microprocessor

Instructions for replacing the microprocessor.

System board

Instructions for replacing the system board.

LCD panel

Instructions for replacing the LCD panel.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the computer cover and side I/O bezel

Steps to replace the computer cover and side I/O bezel.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the computer cover and side I/O bezel

Continuation of steps to replace the computer cover and side I/O bezel.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the control button board

Instructions for replacing the control button board.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the integrated camera

Instructions for replacing the integrated camera.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the system board shield and side I/O bracket

Steps to replace the system board shield and side I/O bracket.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch

Instructions for replacing VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch

Continuation of steps for replacing VESA mount bracket and cover presence switch.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the power supply assembly

Instructions for replacing the power supply assembly.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the power supply assembly

Continuation of steps for replacing the power supply assembly.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the heat sink

Instructions for replacing the heat sink.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the system fan

Instructions for replacing the system fan.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the coin-cell battery

Instructions for replacing the coin-cell battery.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the coin-cell battery

Continuation of coin-cell battery replacement steps.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the Wi-Fi card

Instructions for replacing the Wi-Fi card.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the Wi-Fi card

Continuation of Wi-Fi card replacement steps.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas

Instructions for replacing the Wi-Fi antennas.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the Wi-Fi antennas

Continuation of Wi-Fi antennas replacement steps.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the USB 3.0 Type-C connector board

Instructions for replacing the USB 3.0 Type-C connector board.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the card reader

Instructions for replacing the card reader.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the M.2 storage drive

Instructions for replacing the M.2 storage drive.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the M.2 storage drive

Continuation of M.2 storage drive replacement steps.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the serial connector module

Instructions for replacing the serial connector module.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the internal speakers

Instructions for replacing the internal speakers.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the ac-in cables

Instructions for replacing the ac-in cables.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the ac-in cables

Continuation of ac-in cables replacement steps.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the thermal sensor

Instructions for replacing the thermal sensor.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the SATA cables

Instructions for replacing the SATA cables.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the microprocessor

Instructions for replacing the microprocessor.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the microprocessor

Continuation of microprocessor replacement steps.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the system board

Instructions for replacing the system board.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the system board

Continuation of system board replacement steps.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the LCD panel and middle frame

Instructions for replacing the LCD panel and middle frame.

Replacing FRUs

Replacing the LCD panel and middle frame

Continuation of LCD panel and middle frame replacement steps.

Notices & Trademarks

Notices

Legal notices and disclaimers regarding Lenovo products and services.

Notices & Trademarks

Trademarks

List of Lenovo trademarks and other company/product names.

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