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static-sensitive devices, handling 13 system management 2 programs 53 system board components, accessing 15 connectors 11 locating parts 11 locations 11 memory module 16 T television output notice 68 temporary startup device 51 ThinkVantage productivity center 63 trademarks 68 troubleshooting, basic 57 troubleshooting, diagnostics 57 U updating (flashing) BIOS 53 system programs 53 updating (flashing) BIOS 54 USB connector 9 using diagnostic programs 65 documentation 65 other services 66 passwords 49 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 46 rescue media, creating and 45 Setup Utility 49 utility program, starting 49 V VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 49 W warranty information 64 Web site, Lenovo 64 workspace, backup and recovery 44 Index 71

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	9
Features	9
Specifications	12
Software overview	13
Software provided with your Windows operating system	13
Software provided by Lenovo	13
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	14
Lenovo System Toolbox	14
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	14
Adobe Reader	14
Antivirus software	15
Locations	15
Locating connectors on the front of your computer	15
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	16
Locating components	18
Locating parts on the system board	19
Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware	21
Handling static-sensitive devices	21
Installing options and replacing hardware	21
Installing external options	22
Opening the computer cover	22
Accessing the system board components and drives	23
Installing or replacing a memory module	24
Installing or replacing a PCI card	26
Installing internal drives	28
Drive specifications	29
Installing a drive in bay 2	30
Connecting a SATA drive	31
Replacing the hard disk drive	31
Replacing the optical drive	34
Replacing the battery	35
Replacing the power supply assembly	37
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	39
Replacing the microprocessor	41
Replacing the keyboard	44
Replacing the mouse	44
Completing the parts replacement	45
Obtaining device drivers	46
Installing security features	46
Integrated cable lock	47
Password protection	47
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	48
Chapter 3. Recovery information	49
Creating and using recovery media	49
Creating recovery media	49
Using recovery media	50
Performing backup and recovery operations	50
Performing a backup operation	51
Performing a recovery operation	51
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	52
Creating and using rescue media	53
Creating rescue media	53
Using rescue media	53
Creating and using a recovery repair diskette	54
Creating a recovery repair diskette	54
Using a recovery repair diskette	54
Installing or reinstalling device drivers	55
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence	56
Solving recovery problems	56
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility	57
Starting the Setup Utility program	57
Viewing and changing settings	57
Using passwords	57
Password considerations	58
Power-On Password	58
Administrator Password	58
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	58
Enabling or disabling a device	58
Selecting a startup device	59
Selecting a temporary startup device	59
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	60
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	60
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	61
Using system programs	61
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc	61
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	62
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	62
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	65
Basic troubleshooting	65
Diagnostic programs	66
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	67
Lenovo System Toolbox	67
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	67
PC-Doctor for DOS	68
Creating a diagnostic disc	68
Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc	68
Cleaning the mouse	69
Optical mouse	69
Non-optical mouse	69
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	71
Information resources	71
Online Books folder	71
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	71
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	71
Lenovo Welcome	72
Access Help	72
Safety and Warranty	72
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	72
Help and service	73
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	73
Calling for service	73
Using other services	74
Purchasing additional services	74
Appendix. Notices	75
Television output notice	76
European conformance CE mark	76
Trademarks	76
Index	77
A	77
B	77
C	77
D	77
E	77
F	77
G	77
H	77
I	77
K	78
L	78
M	78
N	78
O	78
P	78
R	78
S	78
T	79
U	79
V	79