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Note: Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide and Appendix A "Notices" on page 65. First Edition (November 2010) © Copyright Lenovo 2010. LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are sold to governmental entities as commercial items as defined by 48 C.F.R. 2.101with limited and restricted rights to use, reproduction and disclosure. LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant a General Services Administration "GSA" contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.

Section	Page
Important safety information	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	9
Features	9
Specifications	11
Software overview	12
Software provided with your Windows operating system	12
Locations	14
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer	14
Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer	15
Locating components	16
Locating parts on the system board	18
Locating internal drives	18
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware	21
Handling static-sensitive devices	21
Installing or replacing hardware	21
Installing external options	21
Removing the computer cover	22
Removing and reinstalling the front bezel	23
Installing or replacing a PCI card	25
Installing or replacing a memory module	27
Replacing the battery	29
Replacing the power supply assembly	30
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	33
Replacing the microprocessor	35
Replacing the optical drive	37
Replacing the hard disk drive	39
Replacing the card reader	41
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	42
Replacing the rear fan assembly	43
Replacing the keyboard	44
Replacing the mouse	45
Completing the parts replacement	46
Obtaining device drivers	47
Basic security features	48
Integrated cable lock	48
Padlock	49
Password protection	49
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)	49
Chapter 3. Recovery information	51
Creating and using recovery media	51
Creating recovery media	51
Using recovery media	52
Performing backup and recovery operations	52
Performing a backup operation	52
Performing a recovery operation	53
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	53
Creating and using a rescue medium	54
Creating a rescue medium	54
Using a rescue medium	54
Installing or reinstalling device drivers	55
Solving recovery problems	56
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program	57
Starting the Setup Utility program	57
Viewing or changing settings	57
Using passwords	57
Password considerations	58
Power-on password	58
Administrator password	58
Setting, changing, or deleting a password	58
Enabling or disabling a device	58
Selecting a startup device	59
Selecting a temporary startup device	59
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence	59
Exiting the Setup Utility program	60
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	61
Using system programs	61
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	61
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	62
Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure	62
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs	65
Basic troubleshooting	65
Diagnostic programs	66
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	66
PC-Doctor for DOS	66
Cleaning an optical mouse	67
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	69
Information resources	69
Online Books folder	69
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	69
Lenovo Welcome	70
Access Help	70
Safety and warranty	70
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	70
Help and service	70
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	71
Calling for service	71
Using other services	72
Purchasing additional services	72
Appendix A. Notices	73
Television output notice	74
European conformance CE mark	74
Trademarks	74

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Note:

Before using this information and the product it supports, be sure to read and understand the

ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide

and Appendix A “Notices” on page 65.

First Edition (November 2010)

LENOVO products, data, computer software, and services have been developed exclusively at private expense and are

sold to governmental entities as commercial items as deﬁned by 48 C.F.R. 2.101with limited and restricted rights to

use, reproduction and disclosure.

LIMITED AND RESTRICTED RIGHTS NOTICE: If products, data, computer software, or services are delivered pursuant

a General Services Administration “GSA” contract, use, reproduction, or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth

in Contract No. GS-35F-05925.