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system management 2 programs 55 system board connectors 11 locating parts 11 location 11 T television output notice 70 temporary startup device 53 the BIOS, updating (flashing) 55, 56 ThinkVantage Productivity Center 64 trademarks 70 troubleshooting, basic 59 troubleshooting, diagnostic programs 59 U updating (flashing) the BIOS 55 system programs 55 updating (flashing) the BIOS 56 USB connector 9 using a rescue medium, creating and 47 diagnostic programs 65 documentation 65 other services 66 passwords 51 Setup Utility program 51 V VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing or changing settings 51 W warranty information 64 Web site, Lenovo 65 workspace, backup and recovery 46 Index 73

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	9
Features	9
Specifications	12
Software overview	12
Software provided with your Windows operating system	12
Software provided by Lenovo	12
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	14
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	14
Adobe Reader	14
Antivirus software	14
Locations	15
Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer	15
Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computer	16
Locating components	18
Locating parts on the system board	19
Locating internal drives	19
Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware	21
Handling static-sensitive devices	21
Installing or replacing hardware	21
Installing external options	22
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	31
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	33
Replacing the microprocessor	35
Replacing the optical drive	38
Replacing the hard disk drive	40
Replacing the card reader	42
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	43
Replacing the USB keyboard or mouse	44
Completing the parts replacement	45
Obtaining device drivers	46
Basic security features	47
Integrated cable lock	47
Padlock	48
Password protection	48
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS)	48
Chapter 3. Recovery information	51
Creating and using recovery media	51
Creating recovery media	51
Using recovery media	52
Performing backup and recovery operations	53
Performing a backup operation	53
Performing a recovery operation	53
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	54
Creating and using a rescue medium	55
Creating a rescue medium	55
Using a rescue medium	56
Installing or reinstalling device drivers	56
Solving recovery problems	57
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program	59
Starting the Setup Utility program	59
Viewing or changing settings	59
Using passwords	59
Password considerations	60
Power-on password	60
Administrator password	60
Setting, changing, or deleting a password	60
Enabling or disabling a device	61
Selecting a startup device	61
Selecting a temporary startup device	61
Viewing or changing the startup device sequence	62
Exiting the Setup Utility program	62
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	63
Using system programs	63
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc	63
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system	64
Recovering from a POST and BIOS update failure	64
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostic programs	67
Basic troubleshooting	67
Diagnostic programs	68
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	68
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	68
PC-Doctor for DOS	69
Creating a diagnostic disc	69
Running the diagnostic program from the diagnostic disc	69
Cleaning an optical mouse	70
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	71
Information resources	71
Online Books folder	71
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	71
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	72
Lenovo Welcome	72
Access Help	72
Safety and warranty	72
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	73
Help and service	73
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	73
Calling for service	73
Using other services	74
Purchasing additional services	75
Appendix. Notices	77
Television output notice	78
European conformance CE mark	78
Trademarks	78
Index	79
A	79
B	79
C	79
D	79
E	79
F	79
G	79
H	79
I	79
K	79
L	80
M	80
N	80
O	80
P	80
R	80
S	80
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