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Hardware removal and installation - ThinkCentre A52 (type 8154, 8161, 8162, 8163, 8164, 8165) / M52 (type 8111, 8211, 8212, 8213, 8214)

This page applies only for the following desktop systems:

  • ThinkCentre A52 (type 8154, 8161, 8162, 8163, 8164, 8165)
  • ThinkCentre M52 (type 8111, 8211, 8212, 8213, 8214)

Note: You can also find instructions to remove and install hardware in the Hardware Maintenance Manual (HMM) for your system.

Important: Read "Safety information" before opening the cover.

Service position
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Returning system to service position movie

Locations
System location movieLocating components
Locating front connectors
Locating rear connectors
System board diagram

Component
Battery
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Bezel
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Cover
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Diskette drive
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Front fan baffle
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Hard disk drive
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Internal speaker
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Intrusion switch
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Keyboard
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Memory
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Mouse
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Optical drive
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PCI adapter
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Power supply and LED assembly
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Power supply
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Processor
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System board
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Updating (flashing) the BIOS
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Document ID : PD003892
Legacy Document ID : MIGR-61031
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