Lenovo TC A51-8428, TC A51-8425, TC A51-8424, TC S51-8171, TC S51-8173, TC S51-8172 Opening the cover

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Opening the cover

Important

Read “Important safety information” on page v and “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page 9 before opening the cover.

To open the cover:

1.Shut down your operating system, remove any media (diskettes, CDs, or tapes) from the drives, and turn off all attached devices and the computer.

2.Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets.

3.Disconnect all cables attached to the computer. This includes power cords, input/output (I/O) cables, and any other cables that are connected to the computer.

4.Remove the floor stand, if attached.

5.If a cover lock is installed, unlock the cover.

6.Press inward on the two buttons and rotate the top cover upward as illustrated.

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Contents User Guide Types 8424, 8425 Types 8171, 8172 Page User Guide Types 8424, 8425 Types 8171, 8172 Page Contents Iv User Guide Important safety information Conditions that require immediate actionPower cords and power adapters General safety guidelinesService Batteries Extension cords and related devicesPlugs and outlets Heat and product ventilation CD and DVD drive safetyAdditional safety information To connect To disconnect Connexion Déconnexion Lithium battery noticeModem safety information Laser compliance statement Consignes de sécurité relatives au modemXii User Guide Overview Information resourcesFeatures Security features Input/output featuresPower ExpansionIBM preinstalled software Operating systems preinstalled varies by model Available optionsSpecifications Supported operating positions User Guide Handling static-sensitive devices Installing optionsInstalling external options Cover keylock some models Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Obtaining device driversOpening the cover Locating components Accessing system board components and drives Identifying parts on the system board Installing memory Installing PCI adapters Removing and replacing the battery What to do nextRemoving and replacing an optical drive Installing security features Removing and replacing a diskette driveIdentifying security locks Integrated security cableUser Guide Rope clip Password protectionTo install a rope clip Cover lockErasing a lost or forgotten password clearing Cmos Closing the cover and connecting the cablesViewing and changing settings Using the IBM Setup UtilityStarting the IBM Setup Utility program Exiting from the IBM Setup Utility programAdministrator Password Password considerationsUser Password IDE Drive User PasswordUsing Security Profile by Device IDE Drive Master PasswordSetting, changing, and deleting a password Select Security Profile by DeviceSelecting a temporary startup device Advanced settingsSelecting a startup device Changing the startup device sequenceUpdating flashing Bios from your operating system Appendix A. Updating POST/BIOSUpdating flashing Bios from a diskette Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure Cleaning a mouse with a ball Appendix B. Cleaning the mouseCleaning an optical mouse User Guide Appendix C. Manual modem commands Basic AT commandsSet Tone Dial as default Low speaker volumeSet Pulse dial as default Internal speaker on until carrier detectedExtended AT commands MNP/V.42/V.42bis/V.44 commands Fax Class 1 commands Fax Class 2 commandsVoice commands Appendix C. Manual modem commands User Guide Appendix D. Notices Trademarks IBMIndex Special characters Page Page Part Number 19R0474