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static-sensitive devices, handling 11 system management 2 programs 51 system board components, accessing 14 connectors 10 locating parts 10 location 10 memory module 14 T television output notice 66 temporary startup device 49 ThinkVantage productivity center 61 trademarks 66 troubleshooting, basic 55 troubleshooting, diagnostics 55 U updating (flashing) BIOS 51 antivirus software 6 system programs 51 updating (flashing) BIOS 52 USB connector 8 using diagnostic programs 63 documentation 63 other services 64 passwords 47 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 43 rescue media, creating and 42 Setup Utility 47 V VGA monitor connector 8 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 47 W warranty information 62 Web site, Lenovo 62 workspace, backup and recovery 41 Index 69

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 System Toolbox	13
PC-Doctor for Windows PE	14
Adobe Reader	14
Antivirus software	14
Locations	14
Locating connectors on the front of your computer	14
Locating connectors on the rear of your computer	15
Locating components	17
Locating parts on the system board	18
Chapter 2. Installing options and replacing hardware	19
Handling static-sensitive devices	19
Installing options and replacing hardware	19
Installing external options	20
Opening the computer cover	20
Accessing the system board components and drives	22
Installing or replacing a memory module	22
Installing or replacing an adapter card	24
Installing internal drives	26
Drive specifications	27
Installing a drive in bay 2	28
Connecting a SATA drive	29
Replacing the hard disk drive	30
Replacing the optical drive	33
Replacing the battery	35
Replacing the power supply assembly	37
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	39
Replacing the card reader	41
Replacing the keyboard	42
Replacing the mouse	42
Completing the parts replacement	43
Obtaining device drivers	44
Installing security features	44
Integrated cable lock	45
Password protection	45
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	46
Chapter 3. Recovery information	47
Creating and using Product Recovery discs	47
Performing backup and recovery operations	48
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	49
Creating and using rescue media	50
Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette	51
Recovering or installing device drivers	52
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence	53
Solving recovery problems	53
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility	55
Starting the Setup Utility program	55
Viewing and changing settings	55
Using passwords	55
Password considerations	56
Power-On Password	56
Privileged Access Password	56
Hard Disk User Password	56
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	56
Enabling or disabling a device	57
Selecting a startup device	57
Selecting a temporary startup device	57
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	58
Advanced settings	58
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	58
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	59
Using system programs	59
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc	59
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	60
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	60
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	63
Basic troubleshooting	63
Diagnostic programs	65
Lenovo System Toolbox	65
PC-Doctor for Windows PE	65
Running diagnostics from the Rescue and Recovery workspace	65
PC-Doctor for DOS	66
Creating a diagnostic CD/DVD image	66
Running diagnostics from the disc	66
Cleaning the mouse	66
Optical mouse	66
Non-optical mouse	67
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	69
Information resources	69
Online Books folder	69
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	69
Lenovo Welcome	70
Access Help	70
Safety and Warranty	70
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	70
Help and service	71
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	71
Calling for service	71
Using other services	72
Purchasing additional services	72
Appendix. Notices	73
Television output notice	74
Trademarks	74

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