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Contents

Important safety information

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Chapter 1. Product overview

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1

Features

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1

Single-touch and multi-touch feature . . . .

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3

Specifications

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4

Software overview

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6

Software provided with your Windows

 

 

operating system

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6

Locating computer controls, connectors, and

 

 

parts

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7

Front view

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8

Rear view

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9

Component locations

 

11

System board part and connector locations .

 

12

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing

 

 

hardware

 

15

Installing or replacing hardware

 

15

Installing external options

 

15

Installing a computer wall mount

 

15

Removing the computer cover

 

15

Removing or reinstalling the frame stand . .

 

16

Removing or reinstalling the lift stand . . . .

 

17

Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly

 

 

cover

 

19

Removing or reinstalling the VESA frame

 

 

cover

 

20

Removing or reinstalling the VESA frame . .

 

21

Installing or replacing a memory module . . .

 

22

Replacing the battery

 

24

Replacing the hard disk drive

 

25

Replacing the optical drive

 

28

Replacing the heat sink

 

29

Replacing the microprocessor

 

32

Replacing the WI-FI card

 

34

Replacing the Bluetooth module

 

35

Replacing the multi-touch board

 

36

Replacing the ambient light sensor

 

37

Replacing the ExpressCard

 

39

Replacing the internal speakers

 

40

Replacing the integrated camera with

 

 

microphone

 

41

Replacing the microprocessor fan assembly .

 

42

Replacing the card reader

 

44

Replacing the rear I/O assembly

 

45

Replacing the right I/O assembly

 

46

Replacing the power supply

 

47

Replacing the keyboard

49

Replacing the mouse

50

Completing the parts replacement

52

Obtaining device drivers

53

Basic security features

53

Integrated cable lock

53

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

57

Performing backup and recovery operations . . .

58

Performing a backup operation

58

Performing a recovery operation

59

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .

59

Creating and using a rescue medium

60

Creating a rescue medium

60

Using a rescue medium

61

Installing or reinstalling device drivers

61

Solving recovery problems

62

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility

 

program

63

Starting the Setup Utility program

63

Viewing or changing settings

63

Using passwords

63

Password considerations

64

Administrator password

64

Power-on password

64

Hard disk drive password

64

Setting, changing, or deleting a password . .

64

Enabling or disabling a device

65

Selecting a startup device

65

Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .

65

Viewing or changing the startup device

 

sequence

65

Exiting the Setup Utility program

66

Chapter 5. Updating system

 

programs

67

Using system programs

67

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .

67

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating

 

system

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesConnectivity Copyright Lenovo Operating system edition Supported touch feature SpecificationsComputer weight Software provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Locating computer controls, connectors, and partsFront view Using your computer in monitor modeIcon Control Description Rear viewConnector Description Component locations Component locationsSystem board part and connector locations System board part and connector locationsProduct overview ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Installing a computer wall mountRemoving the computer cover Removing or reinstalling the frame standWhat to do next Removing or reinstalling the lift standRemoving the lift stand Reinstalling the lift stand Removing or reinstalling the rear I/O assembly coverRemoving the rear I/O assembly cover Removing or reinstalling the Vesa frame coverRemoving the Vesa frame cover Removing or reinstalling the Vesa frameRemoving the computer Vesa frame Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the memory module Removing the battery Replacing the batteryReplacing the hard disk drive Installing a new batteryRemoving the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive Removing the optical drive Replacing the optical driveReplacing the heat sink Installing the optical driveRemoving the fan duct Removing the heat sink Replacing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Installing the microprocessor Replacing the WI-FI cardRemoving the WI-FI card Replacing the Bluetooth moduleReplacing the multi-touch board Removing the Bluetooth moduleRemoving the multi-touch board Replacing the ambient light sensorRemoving the ambient light sensor Removing the ExpressCard Replacing the ExpressCardRemoving the internal speakers Replacing the internal speakersReplacing the integrated camera with microphone Removing the integrated camera with microphone Replacing the microprocessor fan assemblyRemoving the microprocessor fan assembly Removing the card reader Replacing the card readerRemoving the rear I/O assembly Replacing the rear I/O assemblyRemoving the right I/O assembly Replacing the right I/O assemblyReplacing the power supply Removing the power supply Replacing the PS/2 or USB keyboard Replacing the keyboardReplacing the PS/2 or USB mouse Replacing the mouseReplacing the wireless mouse Completing the parts replacement Integrated cable lock Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Password protectionInstalling or replacing hardware ThinkCentre User Guide Creating and using recovery media Recovery informationCreating recovery media Using recovery mediaPerforming a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operationsUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationCreating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Using a rescue mediumSolving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsAdministrator password Password considerationsPower-on password Hard disk drive passwordSelecting a startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Viewing or changing the startup device sequenceExiting the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemUpdating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS PC-Doctor for Rescue and RecoveryCleaning an optical mouse Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsLenovo Welcome Access HelpSafety and warranty Copyright Lenovo Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Solving recovery problems ThinkCentre User Guide Page 89Y8034

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