Lenovo 2756D7U, 2697 manual Recovery information

Replacing the front audio and USB
assembly	68
Replacing the internal speaker	69
Replacing the thermal sensor	71
Replacing the cover presence switch . . . .	73
Replacing the WiFi units	75
Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna .	82
Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna .	83
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	85
Completing the parts replacement	86

Chapter 6. Recovery information . . .	89
Creating and using recovery media	89
Creating recovery media	89
Using recovery media	90
Performing backup and recovery operations . . .	90
Performing a backup operation	90
Performing a recovery operation	91
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace . . .	91
Creating and using a rescue medium	92
Creating a rescue medium	92
Using a rescue medium	92
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and device
drivers	93
Reinstalling software programs	94
Reinstalling device drivers	94
Solving recovery problems	94
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility
program	97
Starting the Setup Utility program	97
Viewing and changing settings	97
Using passwords	97
Password considerations	98
Power-On Password	98
Administrator Password	98
Hard Disk Password	98
Setting, changing, and deleting a password .	98
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS)	99
Enabling or disabling a device	99
Selecting a startup device	100
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .	100
Selecting or changing the startup device
sequence	100
Enabling ErP compliance mode	100
ICE performance mode	101
ICE thermal alert	101
Exiting the Setup Utility program	102
Chapter 8. Updating system
programs	103

Using system programs	103
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .	103
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
system	104
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . .	104

Chapter 9. Preventing problems . .	105
Keeping your computer current	105
Getting the latest device drivers for your
computer	105
Updating your operating system	105
Using System Update	106
Cleaning and maintenance	106
Basics	106
Cleaning your computer	107
Good maintenance practices	108
Moving your computer	108
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics	109
Basic troubleshooting	109
Troubleshooting procedure	110
Troubleshooting	110
Audio problems	111
CD problems	112
DVD problems	113
Intermittent problems	115
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device
problems	115
Monitor problems	116
Networking problems	118
Option problems	121
Performance and lockup problems	122
Printer problems	123
Serial port problems	123
Software problems	124
USB problems	125
Lenovo Solution Center	125
Chapter 11. Getting information, help,
and service	127
Information resources	127
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	127
Lenovo Welcome	127
Help and Support	127
Safety and Warranty	127
Lenovo Web site (http://www.lenovo.com) . .	127
Lenovo Support Web site	128
Help and service	128
Using the documentation and diagnostic
program	128
Calling for service	128

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