Replacing the keyboardAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came withyour computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/supportThis section provides instructions on how to replace the keyboard.To replace the keyboard:1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, andturn off all attached devices and the computer.2. Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.3. Locate the keyboard connector.Note: Your keyboard might be connected to a standard keyboard connector 1or a USB connector 2. Depending on where your keyboard isconnected, see “Locating connectors on the rear of your computer” onpage 7 or “Locating connectors on the front of your computer” on page6.4. Disconnect the failing keyboard cable from the computer.5. Connect a new keyboard to the appropriate connector on the computer.6. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 35.Replacing the mouseAttentionDo not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Important safety information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came withyour computer. To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:http://www.lenovo.com/supportThis section provides instructions on how to replace the mouse.To replace the mouse:1. Remove any media from the drives, shut down your operating system, andturn off all attached devices and the computer.Figure 27. Keyboard connectors34 User Guide