Lenovo 2996, 2988, 2992E5U, 2982, 2993, 3393, 3395, 3306, 3224, 3202, 3187, 3214, 3185 Recovery information

Replacing the cover presence switch . . . .	70
Replacing the internal speaker	72
Replacing the front audio and USB
assembly	74
Replacing the WiFi units	76
Installing or removing the rear WiFi antenna .	80
Installing or removing the front WiFi antenna .	82
Replacing the keyboard or mouse	85
Completing the parts replacement	85

Chapter 6. Recovery information . . .	87
Recovery information for the Windows 7 operating
system	87
Creating and using recovery media	87
Performing backup and recovery operations .	88
Using the Rescue and Recovery workspace .	89
Creating and using a rescue medium . . . .	90
Reinstalling preinstalled applications and
device drivers	91
Reinstalling software programs	92
Reinstalling device drivers	92
Solving recovery problems	92
Recovery information for the Windows 8 operating
system	93
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility
program	95
Starting the Setup Utility program	95
Viewing and changing settings	95
Using passwords	95
Password considerations	96
Power-On Password	96
Administrator Password	96
Hard Disk Password	96
Setting, changing, and deleting a password .	96
Erasing lost or forgotten passwords (clearing
CMOS)	97
Enabling or disabling a device	97
Selecting a startup device	98
Selecting a temporary startup device . . . .	98
Selecting or changing the startup device
sequence	98
Enabling ErP compliance mode	98
ICE performance mode	99
ICE thermal alert	99
Exiting the Setup Utility program	100
Chapter 8. Updating system
programs	101
Using system programs	101
Updating (flashing) the BIOS from a disc . . . .	101

Updating (flashing) the BIOS from your operating
system	102
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure . .	102

Chapter 9. Preventing problems . .	103
Keeping your computer current	103
Getting the latest device drivers for your
computer	103
Updating your operating system	103
Using System Update	104
Cleaning and maintenance	104
Basics	104
Cleaning your computer	105
Good maintenance practices	106
Moving your computer	106
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and
diagnostics	107
Basic troubleshooting	107
Troubleshooting procedure	108
Troubleshooting	108
Audio problems	109
CD problems	110
DVD problems	111
Intermittent problems	113
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing device
problems	113
Monitor problems	115
Networking problems	116
Option problems	119
Performance and lockup problems	120
Printer problems	122
Serial port problems	122
Software problems	123
USB problems	124
Lenovo Solution Center	124
Chapter 11. Getting information, help,
and service	125
Information resources	125
Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools	125
Lenovo Welcome	125
Help and Support	125
Safety and Warranty	125
Lenovo Web site	125
Lenovo Support Web site	126
Help and service	126
Using the documentation and diagnostic
program	126
Calling for service	126
Using other services	127
Purchasing additional services	127

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