Front connector, control, and indicator locations | Lenovo 2697

Locating connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer

Figure 1 “Front connector, control, and indicator locations” on page 9 shows the locations of the connectors, controls, and indicators on the front of your computer.

Figure 1. Front connector, control, and indicator locations

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Hard disk drive activity indicator Power indicator

Power switch

Optical drive eject/close button

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USB 2.0 connector (USB port 1)

Headphone connector

Microphone connector

USB 2.0 connector (USB port 2)

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ThinkCentre User Guide Third Edition May Copyright Lenovo Contents Recovery information Appendix A. Notices 131 Iv ThinkCentre User Guide Important safety information Service and upgradesStatic electricity prevention Extension cords and related devices Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets External devicesHeat and product ventilation Operating environment Modem safety information Power supply statement Cleaning and maintenanceLaser compliance statement ThinkCentre User Guide Product overview Features System management features Power supply Input/Output I/O featuresSecurity features Expansion Preinstalled operating system Preinstalled software programs Specifications Software overviewSoftware provided by Lenovo Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools Product RecoveryLenovo Welcome Fingerprint Software ThinkVantage Power Manager ThinkVantage Password ManagerThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery ThinkVantage System Update Adobe Reader Antivirus software Lenovo Solution CenterLocations View Manager Front connector, control, and indicator locations Connector Description Locating connectors on the rear of your computer That use a DisplayPort connector Locating parts on the system board Locating components System board part locations System board part locations Drive bay locations Locating internal drives Machine type and model label Machine type and model label Frequently asked questions Using your computerUsing the keyboard Using Windows shortcut keys Using a fingerprint reader Using the blue ThinkVantage buttonUsing the wheel mouse Adjusting audio Setting the volume from Control Panel Setting the volume from the desktopUsing CDs and DVDs Adding the volume icon to the taskbar Handling and storing CD and DVD media Playing a CD or DVDRecording a CD or DVD Using your computer ThinkCentre User Guide You and your computer Accessibility and comfortArranging your workspace Comfort Glare and lighting Air circulationElectrical outlets and cable lengths Voltage-selection switch Registering your computerMoving your computer to another country or region Replacement power cords Security Security features Locking the computer cover Installing a padlock Attaching a cable lock Installing a cable lock Using passwords Bios passwordsAttaching an integrated cable lock Configuring the fingerprint reader Windows passwordsUsing and understanding firewalls Protecting data against viruses ThinkCentre User Guide Installing or replacing hardware Installing or replacing hardwareInstalling external options Handling static-sensitive devices Removing the computer cover Removing the computer cover Removing and reinstalling the front bezel Installing or replacing a PCI cardWhat to do next Opening the PCI card latch Removing a PCI card Installing a PCI card Installing or replacing a memory module Udimm Dimm Opening the retaining clips Installing or replacing the optical drive Removing the optical drive Installing the optical drive Installing or replacing the card reader Removing the card reader retainer Installing the card reader Installing the card reader Removing the card reader Replacing the card reader Replacing the battery Removing the old battery Replacing the power supply assembly ThinkCentre User Guide Removing the screws for the power supply assembly Replacing the heat sink and fan assembly Removing the heat sink and fan assembly Replacing the microprocessor Accessing the microprocessor Installing the microprocessor Installing the solid state drive into the storage converter Installing the solid state drive Installing the mSATA solid state drive Installing or replacing the mSATA solid state drive ThinkCentre User Guide Replacing the mSATA solid state drive Installing the mSATA solid state drive Removing the mSATA solid state drive storage converter Removing the mSATA solid state drive What to do next Removing the primary hard disk drive Replacing the primary hard disk drive Installing the hard disk drive into the bracket Removing the secondary hard disk drive Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Installing the secondary hard disk drive Removing the front fan assembly Replacing the front fan assembly Installing the front fan assembly Replacing the rear fan assembly Removing the rear fan assembly Installing the rear fan assembly Replacing the front audio and USB assembly Replacing the internal speaker Removing the old internal speaker Replacing the thermal sensor Installing a new internal speaker Pull the entire thermal sensor out of the chassis Installing the new thermal sensor Replacing the cover presence switch Removing the cover presence switch Removing the WiFi adapter card Replacing the WiFi units Disconnecting the Bluetooth cable Opening the PCI card latch Removing the WiFi adapter card Removing the WiFi card module Removing the screws that secure the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi units Installing the WiFi card module Installing the WiFi antenna cables Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna Installing the rear WiFi antennaRemoving the rear WiFi antenna Installing the front WiFi antenna Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna Connect the front antenna cable to the WiFi card module Replacing the keyboard or mouse Removing the front WiFi antenna Connecting the USB keyboard or mouse Completing the parts replacement Obtaining device drivers Reinstalling the computer cover ThinkCentre User Guide Recovery information Creating and using recovery mediaCreating recovery media Using recovery media Performing backup and recovery operationsPerforming a backup operation Performing a recovery operation Using the Rescue and Recovery workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Creating and using a rescue medium Using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device drivers Reinstalling preinstalled applicationsReinstalling preinstalled device drivers Reinstalling software programs Reinstalling device driversSolving recovery problems Recovery information ThinkCentre User Guide Using the Setup Utility program Starting the Setup Utility programViewing and changing settings Power-On Password Password considerationsAdministrator Password Hard Disk Password Enabling or disabling a device Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing Cmos Selecting a startup device Enabling ErP compliance modeSelecting a temporary startup device Selecting or changing the startup device sequence ICE performance mode DisabledICE thermal alert Exiting the Setup Utility program Updating flashing the Bios from a disc Using system programsUpdating system programs 103 Updating flashing the Bios from your operating system Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failureClick Download Drivers & Software Click Use Quick Path Keeping your computer current Preventing problemsGetting the latest device drivers for your computer Updating your operating system Basics Using System Update Computer Cleaning your computerKeyboard Optical mouse Good maintenance practices Cleaning a glass-screen surfaceMoving your computer Troubleshooting and diagnostics Basic troubleshooting109 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting procedure No audio in Windows Audio problems CD problems Sound comes from one external speaker onlyNo audio in DOS applications or games DVD problems CD or DVD does not workBlack screen instead of DVD video No audio or intermittent audio while playing DVD movie DVD movie will not playPlayback is very slow or choppy Invalid disc or no disc found message Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device problems Intermittent problemsAll or some keys on the keyboard do not work Mouse or pointing device does not work Wireless keyboard does not work Monitor problemsPointer on the screen does not move smoothly with the mouse Fingerprint reader does not work Image appears to be flickering Wrong characters appear on the screen Ethernet problems Networking problemsImage is discolored Your computer cannot connect to the network Wake on LAN feature is not working Click Start Control Panel Click Hardware and SoundAdapter stops working for no apparent reason Wireless WAN problem Wireless LAN problemBluetooth problems Sound does not come from the Bluetooth headphone Option problems An option that was just installed does not workAn option that previously worked does not work now Performance and lockup problems Insufficient free hard disk drive spaceExcessive number of fragmented files Serial port problems Printer problemsInsufficient memory Click Defragment Now, then click Continue Software does not work as expected Software problems Lenovo Solution Center USB problems ThinkCentre User Guide Getting information, help, and service Using the documentation and diagnostic program Help and serviceCalling for service Lenovo Support Web site Purchasing additional services Using other services ThinkCentre User Guide 131 Appendix A. 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