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release the F11 key. You will also be able to access the Windows environment after the repair operation finishes.

If an error message appears during the repair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed, you might have a problem with the partition that contains the Rescue and Recovery workspace. Use your rescue media to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace. For information about creating and using rescue media, see “Creating and using rescue media” on page 54.

Recovering or installing device drivers

Before you recover or install device drivers, make sure your operating system is installed and you have the documentation and software media for the device.

Device drivers for factory-installed devices are located on the computer hard disk drive (usually drive C) in the SWTOOLS\drivers folder. Other device drivers are on the software media that come with individual devices.

The latest device drivers for factory-installed devices also are available on the

World Wide Web at:

http://www.lenovo.com/think/support

To reinstall a device driver for a factory-installed device, do the following:

1.Start your computer and operating system.

2.Use Windows Explorer or My Computer to display the directory structure of your hard disk drive.

3.Open the C:\SWTOOLS folder.

4.Open the DRIVERS folder. Within the DRIVERS folder are several subfolders that are named for various devices installed in your computer (for example, AUDIO or VIDEO).

5.Open the appropriate device subfolder.

6.Use one of the following methods to reinstall the device driver:

v In the device subfolder, look for a README.TXT or other file with the .txt extension. This file might be named after the operating system, such as WIN98.TXT. The TXT file has information on how to reinstall that device driver.

vIf the device subfolder contains a file with the .inf extension, you can use the Add New Hardware program (located in the Windows Control Panel) to reinstall the device driver. Not all device drivers can be reinstalled using this program. In the Add New Hardware program, when prompted for the device driver that you want to install, click Have Disk and Browse. Then select the appropriate device driver file from the device subfolder.

vIn the device subfolder, look for a SETUP.EXE file. Double-click SETUP.EXE and follow the instructions on the screen.

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Contents Page Page ThinkCentre User Guide Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Vi User Guide Features Product overviewConnectivity Power Specifications EnvironmentSoftware overview Software provided with your Windows operating systemPC-Doctor for Windows PE Locations Locating connectors on the front of your computer Front connector locationsLocating connectors on the rear of your computer Rear connector locationsConnector Description Locating components Component locationsLocating parts on the system board Shows the location of the parts on the system boardUser Guide Installing options and replacing hardware Installing options and replacing hardwareHandling static-sensitive devices Installing external options Removing the computer coverRemoving and installing the front bezel Removing the computer coverInstalling internal options Installing or replacing an adapter cardOpening the adapter card latch What to do next Installing or replacing a memory module Installing internal drives Installing options and replacing hardware Shows the location of the drive bays Installing a drive in bay 1 or bay Installing the retainer Connecting a Sata drive Replacing the battery Removing the old batteryReplacing the power supply assembly Removing the retaining screws for the power supply assemblyReplacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the primary hard disk drive Removing the primary hard disk driveInstalling the primary hard disk drive into the bracket Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Removing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive into the bracket Installing the secondary hard disk drive and drive cage Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the diskette drive Removing the diskette driveRetainer for diskette drive Replacing the front fan assembly Removing the front fan assemblyReplacing the rear fan assembly Installing the front fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the internal speakerRemoving the old internal speaker Keyboard connectors Replacing the keyboardCompleting the parts replacement Replacing the mouseInstalling security features Reinstalling the computer coverIntegrated cable lock Integrated cable lockErasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Password protectionPadlock Installing options and replacing hardware User Guide Recovery information Creating and using Product Recovery discsPerforming backup and recovery operations Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace Creating and using rescue media Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette To use rescue media, do one of the followingRecovering or installing device drivers Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence Solving recovery problemsUser Guide Using the Setup Utility Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Using passwordsPassword considerations Power-On PasswordPrivileged Access Password Hard Disk User PasswordSelecting a startup device Enabling or disabling a deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting from the Setup Utility program Advanced settingsSelecting or changing the startup device sequence Updating flashing Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs Updating flashing Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureUpdating system programs User Guide Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshootingSymptom Action Lenovo System Toolbox Diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for Windows PE PC-Doctor for DOS Cleaning the mouseOptical mouse Non-optical mouse User Guide Getting information, help, and service Information resourcesOnline Books folder ThinkVantage Productivity CenterSafety and Warranty Access HelpLenovo Welcome Using the documentation and diagnostic programs Help and serviceCalling for service Using other services Purchasing additional servicesAppendix. Notices Television output notice TrademarksIndex CRUPage Settings User Guide Page Part Number 53Y9906

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