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software recovering 49 solving recovery problems 56 starting the Setup Utility program 57 startup device 59 sequence, changing 60 temporary, selecting 59 static-sensitive devices, handling 13 system management 2 programs 61 system board connectors 11 locating parts 11 locations 11 memory module 19 T television output notice 78 temporary startup device 59 ThinkVantage productivity center 72 trademarks 78 troubleshooting, basic 65 troubleshooting, diagnostics 65 U updating (flashing) BIOS 61 system programs 61 updating (flashing) BIOS 62 USB connector 9 using diagnostic programs 73 documentation 73 other services 74 passwords 57 recovery repair diskette, creating and using 54 rescue media, creating and 53 Setup Utility 57 V VGA monitor connector 9 video subsystem 1 viewing and changing settings 57 W warranty information 72 Web site, Lenovo 73 workspace, backup and recovery 52 Index 81

Section	Page
Contents	5
Important safety information	7
Chapter 1. Product overview	9
Features	9
Specifications	12
Software overview	13
Software provided by Lenovo	13
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	13
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	13
Lenovo Welcome	13
ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery	13
ThinkVantage Client Security Solution	13
Password Manager	13
Power Manager	14
Product Recovery	14
ThinkVantage System Update	14
Fingerprint Software	14
System Migration Assistant	14
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	14
Lenovo System Toolbox	14
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	14
Adobe Reader	15
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
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	24
Installing or replacing a memory module	27
Installing or replacing the optical drive	29
Replacing the battery	32
Replacing the power supply assembly	33
Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly	35
Replacing the primary hard disk drive	37
Replacing the secondary hard disk drive	39
Replacing the front fan assembly	42
Replacing the rear fan assembly	45
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly	46
Replacing the internal speaker	48
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	50
Completing the parts replacement	51
Obtaining device drivers	52
Installing security features	52
Integrated cable lock	53
Padlock	54
Password protection	54
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing CMOS)	54
Chapter 3. Recovery information	57
Creating and using recovery media	57
Creating recovery media	57
Using recovery media	58
Performing backup and recovery operations	58
Performing a backup operation	59
Performing a recovery operation	59
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace	60
Creating and using rescue media	61
Creating rescue media	61
Using rescue media	62
Creating and using a recovery repair diskette	62
Creating a recovery repair diskette	62
Using a recovery repair diskette	63
Installing or reinstalling device drivers	63
Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence	64
Solving recovery problems	64
Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility program	65
Starting the Setup Utility program	65
Viewing and changing settings	65
Using passwords	65
Password considerations	66
Power-On Password	66
Administrator Password	66
Hard Disk Password	66
Setting, changing, and deleting a password	66
Enabling or disabling a device	67
Selecting a startup device	67
Selecting a temporary startup device	67
Selecting or changing the startup device sequence	68
Exiting from the Setup Utility program	68
Chapter 5. Updating system programs	69
Using system programs	69
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disc	69
Updating (flashing) BIOS from your operating system	70
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure	70
Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics	73
Basic troubleshooting	73
Diagnostic programs	74
Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox	74
Lenovo System Toolbox	75
PC-Doctor for Rescue and Recovery	75
PC-Doctor for DOS	75
Creating a diagnostic disc	76
Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc	76
Cleaning the mouse	76
Optical mouse	76
Non-optical mouse	77
Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service	79
Information resources	79
Online Books folder	79
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	79
ThinkVantage Productivity Center	80
Lenovo Welcome	80
Access Help	80
Safety and Warranty	80
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com)	81
Help and service	81
Using the documentation and diagnostic programs	81
Calling for service	81
Using other services	82
Purchasing additional services	83
Appendix. Notices	85
Television output notice	86
European conformance CE mark	86
Trademarks	86
Index	87
A	87
B	87
C	87
D	87
E	87
F	87
G	87
H	87
I	87
K	88
L	88
M	88
N	88
O	88
P	88
R	88
S	88
T	89
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V	89