•Problem: The hard disk drive does not work.
Solution: On the Boot menu of ThinkPad Setup, ensure that the hard disk drive is on the Boot priority order list. If it is on the Excluded from boot order list, it is disabled. Select the entry for it on the list and press the Shift+1 key. This moves the entry to the Boot priority order list.
•Problem: After setting a hard disk password on the hard disk drive of the computer, you moved the drive to another computer. Now you cannot unlock the hard disk password.
Solution: Your computer supports an enhanced password algorithm. Computers older than yours might not support such a security function.
A solid-state drive problem
Problem: When you compress files or folders by use of the data compression function in Windows, and then decompress them, the process of writing to or reading from the files or folders is slow.
Solution: Apply the disk defragmentation tool in Windows for faster access to the data.
A software problem
Problem: An application does not run correctly.
Solution: Ensure that the problem is not being caused by the application.
Check that your computer has the minimum required memory to run the application. Refer to the manuals supplied with the application.
Check the following:
•The application is designed to operate with your operating system.
•Other applications run correctly on your computer.
•The necessary device drivers are installed.
•The application works when it is run on some other computer.
If an error message is displayed while you are using the application program, refer to the manuals supplied with the application.
If the application still does not run correctly, contact your place of purchase or a service representative for help.
Problems with ports and connectors
The following are the most common problems with ports and connectors.
A USB problem
Problem: A device connected to the USB connector does not work.
Solution: Open the Device Manager window. Ensure that the USB device setup is correct, and that the assignment of computer resource and the installation of the device driver are correct. Open Control Panel. Click Hardware and Sound ➙ Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
Refer to “Diagnosing problems” on page 97 for a diagnostic test of the USB connector.
