Lenovo Z61t Frequently asked questions, How can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?

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Solving computer problems

Frequently asked questions

This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package with the ThinkPad computer, see “This guide and other publications” on page 1.

What safety precautions should I follow when using my ThinkPad computer?

See the separate Safety and Warranty Guide for detailed information about safety.

How can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?

See “Read first” on page v, and also Chapter 2, “Caring for your ThinkPad computer,” on page 3 of this Guide. More tips can be found in the following sections of Access Help:

vPreventing problems

vSpills on the keyboard

What are the main hardware features of my new ThinkPad computer? See the “ThinkPad tour” section of Access Help.

Where can I find the detailed specifications for my machine?

See www.lenovo.com/think/support

I need to upgrade a device or I need to replace one of the following: the hard disk drive, the PCI Express Mini Card, the Modem Daughter Card, memory, the keyboard, or the palm rest.

See Appendix B, “Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs),” on page 51 of this Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the location of the instructions for removing or replacing components.

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Contents ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Contents Iv ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Read first Read first Finding information This guide and other publicationsFinding information with the ThinkVantage button Important tips Be careful about where and how you work Caring for your ThinkPad computerBe gentle with your computer Handle storage media and drives properly Take care in setting passwordsCarry your computer properly Other important tipsCleaning the cover of your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer displayCare for the fingerprint reader Caring for your ThinkPad computer Caring for your ThinkPad computer Solving computer problems Frequently asked questions How can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?Diagnosing problems Diagnosing HDD from Bios Setup Utility TroubleshootingError messages Solving computer problems Solving computer problems Select Security-Predesktop Area-Access Predesktop Area Solving computer problems Errors without messages Password problem Keyboard problems Pointing device problemsStandby or hibernation problems Computer screen problems Click AdvancedBattery problems Startup problem Hard disk drive problemFingerprint authentication problems Other problemsStarting Bios Setup Utility Starting Bios Setup Utility Starting Bios Setup Utility Recovery options Using Rescue and RecoveryRestoring factory contents Recovering data Installing a new operating systemReplacing the battery Upgrading and replacing devicesUpgrading the hard disk drive Handling a hard disk driveThinkPad Z61t ThinkPad Z61m, Z61p or Z61eUpgrading the hard disk drive Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Replacing memory Getting help and service Getting help and serviceGetting help on the Web Calling the Customer Support Center Getting help and service Getting help around the world ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix A. Warranty information Warranty InformationWarranty Period Types of Warranty Service Courier or Depot Service Customer Replaceable Unit ″CRU″ ServiceOn-site Service Customer Carry-In or Mail-In ServiceCRU and Customer Carry-In or Mail-In Service Worldwide telephone listCountry or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number Country or Region Telephone Number ThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix B. Customer Replaceable Units CRUs Tier 2 CRUsThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Appendix C. Features and Specifications FeaturesSpecifications Battery life Power source ac adapterBattery pack Heat outputSpecifications Appendix D. Notices Television output notice Electronic emissions noticesFederal Communications Commission FCC Statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Avis de conformité à la réglementation d’Industrie CanadaEuropean Union EMC Directive conformance statement Important information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC IBM Lotus Software Offer U. S. Or Canada Latin American CountriesEuropean Countries Trademarks Asia Pacific CountriesThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Bios IndexThinkPad Z61 Service and Troubleshooting Guide Page Part Number 42T7750