Important: This manual is intended only for trained service technicians who are familiar with ThinkSmart Hub. Use this manual along with the advanced diagnostic tests to troubleshoot problems effectively. Before servicing a ThinkSmart Hub, be sure to read and understand Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1.
• Do not touch live electrical circuits with the reflective surface of a plastic dental mirror. The surface is conductive; such touching can cause personal injury and machine damage. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• Do not service the following parts with the power on when they are removed from their normal operating places in a machine: – Power supply units – Pumps – Blowers and fans – Motor generators and similar units. (This practice ensures correct grounding of the units.) •...
Safety notices (multi-lingual translations) The caution and danger safety notices in this section are provided in the following languages: • English • Arabic • Brazilian/Portuguese • Chinese (simplified) • Chinese (traditional) • French • German • Hebrew ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Italian • Korean • Spanish DANGER Electrical current from power, telephone and communication cables is hazardous. To avoid a shock hazard: • Do not connect or disconnect any cables or perform installation, maintenance, or reconfiguration of this product during an electrical storm. •...
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The device also might have more than one power cord. To remove all electrical current from the device, ensure that all power cords are disconnected from the power source. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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≥18 kg (37 lb) ≥32 kg (70.5 lb) ≥55 kg (121.2 lb) ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERIGO A corrente elétrica proveniente de cabos de alimentação, de telefone e de comunicações é perigosa. Para evitar risco de choque elétrico: • Não conecte nem desconecte nenhum cabo ou execute instalação, manutenção ou reconfiguração deste produto durante uma tempestade com raios. •...
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O dispositivo também pode ter mais de um cabo de alimentação. Para remover toda a corrente elétrica do dispositivo, assegure que todos os cabos de alimentação estejam desconectados da fonte de alimentação. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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(sauf instruction contraire mentionnée dans les procédures d'installation et de configuration). • Lorsque vous installez, que vous déplacez, ou que vous manipulez le présent produit ou des périphériques qui lui sont raccordés, reportez-vous aux instructions ci-dessous pour connecter et déconnecter les différents cordons. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Connexion Déconnexion 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 1. Mettez les unités HORS TENSION. 2. Commencez par brancher tous les cordons sur les 2. Débranchez les cordons d'alimentation des prises. unités. 3. Débranchez les câbles d'interface des connecteurs. 3. Branchez les câbles d'interface sur des 4.
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Schutzkontakt anschließen. • Die Signalkabel nach Möglichkeit einhändig anschließen oder lösen, um einen Stromschlag durch Berühren von Oberflächen mit unterschiedlichem elektrischem Potenzial zu vermeiden. • Geräte niemals einschalten, wenn Hinweise auf Feuer, Wasser oder Gebäudeschäden vorliegen. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Die Verbindung zu den angeschlossenen Netzkabeln, Telekommunikationssystemen, Netzwerken und Modems ist vor dem Öffnen des Gehäuses zu unterbrechen, sofern in den Installations- und Konfigurationsprozeduren keine anders lautenden Anweisungen enthalten sind. • Zum Installieren, Transportieren und Öffnen der Abdeckungen des Computers oder der angeschlossenen Einheiten die Kabel gemäß...
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Mit dem Netzschalter an der Einheit und am Netzteil wird die Stromversorgung für die Einheit nicht unterbrochen. Die Einheit kann auch mit mehreren Netzkabeln ausgestattet sein. Um die Stromversorgung für die Einheit vollständig zu unterbrechen, müssen alle zum Gerät führenden Netzkabel vom Netz getrennt werden. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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PERICOLO La corrente elettrica proveniente dai cavi di alimentazione, del telefono e di comunicazione può essere pericolosa. Per evitare il rischio di scosse elettriche: ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Non collegare o scollegare qualsiasi cavo oppure effettuare l'installazione, la manutenzione o la riconfigurazione del prodotto durante un temporale. • Collegare tutti i fili elettrici a una presa di alimentazione correttamente cablata e dotata di messa a terra. • Collegare alle prese elettriche appropriate tutte le apparecchiature che verranno utilizzate per questo prodotto.
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Il pulsante di controllo dell'alimentazione presente sull'unità e l'interruttore dell'alimentatore non disattivano l'alimentazione corrente fornita all'unità. E' possibile che l'unità disponga di più cavi di alimentazione. Per disattivare l'alimentazione dall'unità, accertarsi che tutti i cavi di alimentazione siano scollegati dalla fonte di alimentazione. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• Cualquier equipo que se conecte a este producto también debe conectarse a tomas de corriente debidamente cableadas. • Siempre que sea posible, utilice una sola mano para conectar o desconectar los cables de señal. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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• No encienda nunca un equipo cuando hay señales de fuego, agua o daños estructurales. • Desconecte los cables de alimentación, los sistemas de telecomunicaciones, las redes y los módems conectados antes de abrir las cubiertas de los dispositivos, a menos que se indique lo contrario en los procedimientos de instalación y configuración.
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Además, el dispositivo podría tener más de un cable de alimentación. Para suprimir toda la corriente eléctrica del dispositivo, asegúrese de que todos los cables de alimentación estén desconectados de la toma de corriente. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Dynamic Configure To Order (CTO) model This model provides the ability for a customer to configure a Lenovo solution from a Web site, and have this configuration sent to fulfillment, where it is built and shipped directly to the customer. The machine label and eSupport will load these products as the 4-character MT, 4-character model, and 2-character country code.
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• When the hub is not in a meeting and no one is in the room, the hub will go into standby mode automatically. • When someone comes in front of the sensor within 3 meters, the hub will automatically wake up from standby mode. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
• If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in the first part of this index. Power supply problems If you suspect a power problem, use the following procedures. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Check/Verify FRU/Action Check the following for proper installation. Reseat connectors • Power cord • On/Off switch connector • On/Off switch power supply connector • System board power supply connectors • Microprocessor connection Check the power cord for continuity. Power cord Power-on switch Check the power-on switch for continuity.
3. Ensure that the Wake On LAN feature is enabled in Setup/Configuration. 4. Ensure that the network administrator is using the correct MAC address. 5. Ensure no interrupt or I/O address conflicts. 6. Network adapter (advise network administrator of new MAC address) ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Message/Symptom FRU/Action Dead Hub. 1. Power Supply 2. System Board Diskette drive in-use light remains on or does not light 1. Diskette Drive when drive is active. 2. System Board 3. Diskette Drive Cable Blank screen except for flashing cursor. 1.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until you find the failing device or adapter. If all devices and adapters have been removed, and the problem continues, replace the system board. See “System board and Skype board” on page 51. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3. Run the diagnostic program. See “Diagnostics” on page 43. 4. Recover your operating system. See “Recovery” on page 44. 5. If the problem persists, contact Lenovo. Frequently asked questions How to use dual-display, content camera, or any other features in Microsoft Teams Rooms? Go to https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/MicrosoftTeams/rooms/rooms-deploy...
Contact the administrator of your company to gain to select. access. 1. Click Settings ➙ Sign Out. Wrong room name is displayed. 2. Enter the password (default password is 00000). 3. Sign in again and select the correct room name. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Screen problems Problem Solution • The hub voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for your country or region. The screen goes blank while the hub is on. • Tap the screen to wake the hub. • The brightness and contrast is set correctly. •...
UEFI BIOS. storage drive. Note: In rare cases, the storage drive with the operating system might get corrupted or damaged. In such cases, you might need to replace the storage drive. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
External monitor problems Problem Solution • Ensure that the HDMI cable is connected to the hub and the monitor correctly and securely. An external monitor screen is blank while the • Select HDMI signals in the signal source setting of the monitor. monitor is connected to the hub.
4. Check the amount of free space, and then click Disk Cleanup. 5. A list of unnecessary file categories is displayed. Select the category you want to delete, and then click OK. The free memory space is insufficient. Install additional memory modules. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Use diagnostic solutions to test hardware components and report operating-system-controlled settings that interfere with the correct operation of your hub. Lenovo diagnostic tools For information about Lenovo diagnostic tools, go to: https://pcsupport.lenovo.com/lenovodiagnosticsolutions UEFI diagnostic program A UEFI diagnostic program is preinstalled on the hub. It enables you to test memory modules and internal storage devices, view system information, and check and recover bad sectors on internal storage devices.
1. Open the Start menu, and then click Settings ➙ Update & security ➙ Recovery. 2. In the Advanced startup section, click Restart now ➙ Troubleshoot ➙ Advanced options. 3. Select a preferred option, and then follow the on-screen instructions. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Windows recovery programs are damaged. If you did not create a recovery USB drive as a precautionary measure, you can contact Lenovo Customer Support Center and purchase one from Lenovo. For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go to: https://smartsupport.lenovo.com/supportphonelist Create a recovery USB drive Attention: The creation process deletes anything stored on the USB drive.
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• From Windows Update: Note: The device drivers provided by Windows Update might not be tested by Lenovo. It is recommended that you get device drivers from Lenovo. 1. Open the Start menu.
• FRUs: Refer to parts that must be installed or replaced only by trained service technicians. If customers choose to replace the FRUs by themselves, the product warranty might be affected. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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Number Description Self-service CRU Optional-service CRU System fan screws (6) System fan Heat sink Thermal pad M.2 solid-state drive Wi-Fi card shield Wi-Fi card Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
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Skype board bracket Bottom chassis Bottom cover Cable lock box One cable Power adapter Power cord Miscellaneous parts kits For detailed FRU and CRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported models, go to: http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
System board and Skype board System board M.2 solid-state drive slot Wi-Fi card slot Ethernet connector BTB connector USB connector USB-C connector DP connector USB connector Power connector Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
Before you open the bottom cover, turn off the hub and wait several minutes until the hub is cool. For access, do the following: 1. Unlock any locking device that secures the hub. 2. Disconnect the power cord from electrical outlet and disconnect the one cable from the hub. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
3. Place a clean soft cloth, and lay down the hub to place the hub cover facing up. Removal step Bottom chassis Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the bottom cover.
– Do not make the M.2 solid-state drive subject to physical shocks or vibration. Put the M.2 solid-state drive on a soft material, such as cloth, to absorb physical shocks. For access: 1. Remove the following FRUs in order: • “Bottom cover” on page 52 • “Bottom chassis” on page 53 ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
2. Remove the thermal pad. Removal step Wi-Fi card Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access: 1. Remove the following FRUs in order: • “Bottom cover” on page 52 •...
Removal steps HDMI-in board Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following FRUs: • “Bottom cover” on page 52 • “Bottom chassis” on page 53 •...
Video capture card Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following FRUs: • “Bottom cover” on page 52 • “Bottom chassis” on page 53 • “M.2 solid-state drive” on page 54 •...
Removal steps Thermal sensor cable Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following FRUs: Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
Removal step Skype board bracket Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following FRUs: • “Bottom cover” on page 52 • “Bottom chassis” on page 53 •...
Removal step LCD panel Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the Mechanical chassis. See “Mechanical chassis” on page 64. Removal step Chapter 6 Hardware removal and installation...
Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access: 1. Remove the following FRUs: • “Mechanical chassis” on page 64 • “LCD panel” on page 65 2. Remove the internal microphones cable. ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
Removal step LCD back cover Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following FRUs: • “Mechanical chassis” on page 64 • “LCD panel” on page 65 Removal step Wi-Fi antenna cables Prerequisite...
Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following FRUs: • “Mechanical chassis” on page 64 • “LCD panel” on page 65 • “LCD back cover” on page 67 Removal steps ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
LED board and LED lens Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access: 1. Remove the following FRUs: • “Mechanical chassis” on page 64 • “LCD panel” on page 65 •...
Infrared board Prerequisite Before you start, read Chapter 1 “Important safety information” on page 1 and print the following instructions. For access, remove the following FRUs: • “Mechanical chassis” on page 64 • “LCD panel” on page 65 • “LCD back cover” on page 67 •...
• “LCD panel” on page 65 • “LCD back cover” on page 67 • “Hinge pipe” on page 68 • “LED board and LED lens” on page 69 • “Internal speakers” on page 70 • “Infrared board” on page 71 ThinkSmart Hub Hardware Maintenance Manual...
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