User ManualTable of ContentsImportant safety information7Chapter 1. Product overview9Features9Specifications11Software overview12Software provided by Lenovo12Adobe Reader14Antivirus software14Locations14Locating connectors on the front of your computer14Locating connectors on the rear of your computer15Locating components17Locating parts on the system board18Locating internal drives19Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware21Handling static-sensitive devices21Installing or replacing hardware21Installing external options21Removing the computer cover22Removing and reinstalling the front bezel23Installing or replacing a PCI card23Installing or replacing a memory module26Installing or replacing the optical drive28Replacing the battery30Replacing the power supply assembly32Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly33Replacing the primary hard disk drive34Replacing the secondary hard disk drive37Replacing the front fan assembly39Replacing the rear fan assembly40Replacing the front audio and USB assembly42Replacing the internal speaker43Replacing the keyboard or mouse45Completing the parts replacement46Installing security features47Integrated cable lock47Padlock48Password protection49Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)49Chapter 3. Recovery information51Creating and using recovery media51Creating recovery media51Using recovery media52Performing backup and recovery operations52Performing a backup operation52Performing a recovery operation53Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace53Creating and using a rescue medium54Creating a rescue medium54Using a rescue medium55Installing or reinstalling device drivers55Solving recovery problems56Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program57Starting the Setup Utility program57Viewing and changing settings57Using passwords57Password considerations57Power-On Password58Administrator Password58Hard Disk Password58Setting, changing, and deleting a password58Enabling or disabling a device58Selecting a startup device59Selecting a temporary startup device59Selecting or changing the startup device sequence59Exiting from the Setup Utility program59Chapter 5. Updating system programs61Using system programs61Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc61Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating system62Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure62Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics63Basic troubleshooting63Diagnostic programs64Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox64PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery65PC-Doctor for DOS65Cleaning an optical mouse66Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service67Information resources67Online Books folder67Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools67ThinkVantage Productivity Center67Lenovo Welcome68Access Help68Safety and Warranty68Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)68Help and service69Using the documentation and diagnostic programs69Calling for service69Using other services70Purchasing additional services70Appendix A. Notices71Television output notice72European conformance CE mark72Trademarks72Index73Size: 4.34 MBPages: 78Language: EnglishOpen manual