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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

Specifications

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3

Software overview

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4

Software provided with your Windows

 

 

operating system

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4

Locations

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6

Locating connectors, controls, and indicators

 

 

on the front of your computer

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6

Locating connectors and parts on the rear of

 

 

your computer

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7

Locating components

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9

Locating parts on the system board . . . .

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9

Locating internal drives

 

10

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing

 

 

hardware

 

13

Handling static-sensitive devices

 

13

Installing or replacing hardware

 

13

Installing external options

 

13

Removing the computer cover

 

14

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel . .

 

15

Installing or replacing a PCI card

 

16

Installing or replacing a memory module . . .

 

19

Replacing the battery

 

20

Replacing the power supply assembly . . .

 

22

Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly . .

 

24

Replacing the microprocessor

 

26

Replacing the optical drive

 

28

Replacing the hard disk drive

 

30

Replacing the front audio and USB

 

 

assembly

 

32

Replacing the rear fan assembly

 

33

Replacing the keyboard

 

35

Replacing the mouse

 

36

Completing the parts replacement

 

37

Obtaining device drivers

 

38

Basic security features

 

38

Integrated cable lock

 

38

Padlock

 

39

Password protection

 

39

Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing

 

 

CMOS)

 

39

Chapter 3. Recovery information. . . 41

Creating and using recovery media

41

Creating recovery media

41

Using recovery media

42

Performing backup and recovery operations . . .

42

Performing a backup operation

43

Performing a recovery operation

43

Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .

43

Creating and using a rescue medium

44

Creating a rescue medium

45

Using a rescue medium

45

Installing or reinstalling device drivers

46

Solving recovery problems

46

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility

 

program

47

Starting the Setup Utility program

47

Viewing or changing settings

47

Using passwords

47

Password considerations

48

Power-on password

48

Administrator password

48

Setting, changing, or deleting a password . .

48

Enabling or disabling a device

48

Selecting a startup device

49

Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .

49

Viewing or changing the startup device

 

sequence

49

Exiting the Setup Utility program

50

Chapter 5. Updating system

 

programs

51

Using system programs

51

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

51

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating

 

system

52

Recovering from a POST and BIOS update

 

failure

52

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and

 

diagnostic programs

55

Basic troubleshooting

55

Diagnostic programs

56

Lenovo ThinkVantage Toolbox

56

PC-Doctor for DOS

56

Cleaning the mouse

57

Optical mouse

57

Non-optical mouse

57

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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 ConnectivityPreinstalled software programs SpecificationsSecurity features 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 the computer coverRemoving the front bezel Removing and reinstalling the front bezelReinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardRemoving the screw that secures the PCI card latch Removing the PCI card What to do next Installing or replacing a memory moduleOpening the retaining clips of the memory slot Replacing the batteryInstall the new battery Replacing the power supply assembly Removing the power supply assembly screws Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Accessing the microprocessor Removing the microprocessor Replacing the optical driveRemoving the optical drive Replacing the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata optical driveRemoving the hard disk drive Connecting a Sata hard disk drive Replacing the front audio and USB assemblyRemoving the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the rear fan assemblyRemoving the rear fan assembly Replacing the keyboard Replacing the rear fan assemblyReplacing the mouse Keyboard connectorsReinstalling the computer cover Completing the parts replacementIntegrated cable lock Obtaining device drivers Basic security featuresPadlock Password protectionErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos 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 mediumSolving recovery problems Installing or reinstalling device driversStarting 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 IndexConsiderations Set Power-On Password ThinkCentre User Guide Page 0A22689

4162, 5057, 5055, 5051, 5041 specifications

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