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Index

A

a rescue medium, creating and using 48

Access Help 64

 

 

accessing

 

 

system board components and drives 16

administrator password

52

antivirus software

6

 

audio line-in connector

8

audio line-out connector

8

audio subsystem

1

 

B

backup and recovery operations 46

basic troubleshooting

59

battery, replacing 21

 

Boot-block Recovery

56

C

cable lock, security

41

 

 

changing

 

 

 

 

 

startup device sequence

53

cleaning the mouse

61

 

 

CMOS, clearing

42

 

 

 

components, internal

9

 

 

computer cover

 

 

 

 

removing 14

 

 

 

 

computer cover, reinstalling

40

connector description

8

 

 

connectors

 

 

 

 

rear

7

 

 

 

 

connectors, controls, indicators

 

front

6

 

 

 

 

considerations, password

52

 

creating

 

 

 

 

 

and using a rescue medium

48

creating and using

 

 

 

 

recovery media

45

 

 

CRU

 

 

 

 

 

completing the installation

40

completing the replacement

40

D

device drivers

41

installing

49

reinstalling

49

devices, handling static-sensitive 13 diagnostic programs, troubleshooting 59 diagnostic programs, using 65 documentation, using 65

drivers, device 41 drives

internal 10

DVI monitor connector 8

E

environment, operating 4 Ethernet 2

Ethernet connector 8

exiting, Setup Utility program 54 expansion 2

external options, installing 13

F

failure, recovering from a POST and BIOS update 56 features 1

flashing the BIOS 55 front

connectors, controls, indicators 6 front bezel

removing, reinstalling 14 front fan assembly

replacing 36

G

getting help 63 information 63 service 63

H

hard disk drive, replacing 34 heat sink and fan assembly

replacing

22

help

 

 

Access Help

64

and service

65

getting

63

 

I

important safety information

v

information

 

 

 

getting

63

 

 

important safety

v

 

resources 63

 

 

safety

64

 

 

warranty

64

 

 

Input/Output (I/O) features

2

installing

 

 

 

device drivers

49

 

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Contents ThinkCentre User Guide Page ThinkCentre User Guide Second Edition November Copyright Lenovo Contents Appendix A. Notices Important safety information Vi ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview FeaturesInput/Output I/O features System management featuresPower supply Security featuresPreinstalled operating system SpecificationsPreinstalled software programs Software provided with your Windows operating system Software overviewThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery Product RecoveryThinkVantage Client Security Solution Password ManagerThinkVantage System Update Power ManagerLocations Fingerprint SoftwareFront connector, control, and indicator locations Locating connectors and parts on the rear of your computerConnector Description Locating parts on the system board Locating componentsSystem board part locations Locating internal drivesDrive bay locations ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devicesRemoving the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezelGo to Completing the parts replacement on Pivoting the drive bay assembly upward Accessing the system board components and drivesLowering the drive bay assembly Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving the PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleRemoving the memory module Installing the memory module Replacing the batteryRemoving the old battery Replacing the heat sink and fan assemblyRemoving the heat sink fan duct Screws that secure the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Installing the heat sink fan ductAccessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the power supply assemblyRemoving the heat sink fan duct Removing the power supply assembly Installing the power supply assembly Removing the optical drive screws Replacing the optical driveSlide the optical drive out of the front of the computer Installing a new optical drive Replacing the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata optical driveRemoving the hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive Replacing the front fan assemblyRemoving the front fan assembly Replacing the keyboard Installing the front fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsReinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacementObtaining device drivers Basic security featuresIntegrated cable lock PadlockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Password protectionInstalling or replacing hardware ThinkCentre User Guide Creating recovery media Recovery informationCreating and using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Using recovery mediaPerforming a recovery operation Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Click the Restore your system from a backup iconCreating and using a rescue medium Creating a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumInstalling or reinstalling device drivers Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program Using the Setup Utility programViewing or changing settings Using passwordsPower-on password Password considerationsAdministrator password Setting, changing, or deleting a passwordViewing or changing the startup device sequence Selecting a startup deviceSelecting a temporary startup device Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating system programs Using system programsUpdating flashing the Bios from a disc Click Downloads and drivers Updating flashing the Bios from your operating systemRecovering from a Post and Bios update failure Updating system programs ThinkCentre User Guide Basic troubleshooting Troubleshooting and diagnostic programsPC-Doctor for DOS Diagnostic programsLenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox Non-optical mouse Cleaning the mouseOptical mouse Retainer ring Ball Plastic rollers Ball cage Information resources Getting information, help, and serviceOnline Books folder Lenovo ThinkVantage ToolsSafety and warranty Access HelpThinkVantage Productivity Center Lenovo WelcomeCalling for service Help and serviceUsing the documentation and diagnostic programs Purchasing additional services Using other servicesAppendix A. Notices European conformance CE mark Trademarks Television output noticeCRU IndexKeyboard replacing Lenovo Customer Support Center Solving recovery problems Starting the Setup Utility program ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22719

5042, 4163, 5046 specifications

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