Replacing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E431 | Lenovo E531 instruction

4.Locate the SIM card slot inside the battery compartment. Gently push the card to remove it from the computer.

5.Hold the new card with the metal contact facing upward and going into the slot first. Then, insert the card firmly into the slot until you hear a click.

6.Reinstall the battery. See “Replacing the battery” on page 67.

7.Turn the computer over again. Connect the ac power adapter and all cables.

Replacing the keyboard

ThinkPad Edge E431

Before you start, print these instructions.

DANGER

During electrical storms, do not connect the cable to or disconnect it from the telephone outlet on the wall.

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Lenovo E531 manual Replacing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E431

Contents

User Guide Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Contents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Prevent your computer from getting wet Read this firstProtect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Protect the cables from being damaged Handle your computer gently Important safety informationProtect your computer and data when moving it Carry your computer carefully Conditions that require immediate action Safety guidelinesService and upgrades Vii Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExtension cords and related devices External devices General battery noticeRechargeable battery notice Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilation Electrical current safety information Liquid crystal display LCD notice Using headphones or earphonesLaser compliance statement Xiii Additional safety information Front view Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsProduct overview ThinkPad Edge E431 front view Built-in microphones System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logoPower button Integrated camera ThinkPad Edge E531 front view ThinkPad Edge E531 front view Numeric keypad Right-side view Always On USB connectorEthernet connector Optical drive ThinkPad Edge E431 left-side view Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connectorLeft-side view Security keyhole VGA connectorUSB 3.0 connectors Fan louvers left ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view Slot for wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN cardBattery Bottom view Rear view Status indicatorsMemory-upgrade slot Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Microphone mute indicator Fn Lock indicatorSpeaker mute indicator Camera status indicator FCC ID and IC Certification number label Locating important product informationMachine type and model label Features Certificate of Authenticity label Storage device ProcessorMemory Display Specifications Operating environment Program Icon name Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel An introduction to Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemAccess Connections Lenovo Mobile Access Client Security SolutionLenovo Settings Lenovo Solution Center Recovery Media Password ManagerPower Manager OneKey Recovery Pro Registering your computer Using your computerFrequently asked questions Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? How do I attach or replace a device? Using the multi-touch screen To view the recently used applications Special keys ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys Function keys Additional shortcut keys ThinkPad Edge E531 special keysWindows key Opens the default browser Opens Computer Using the ThinkPad pointing device Power management Checking the battery status Connecting the ac power adapter Using the ac power adapterCharging the battery Tips on using the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Maximizing the battery lifeManaging the power plans Click Administrative Tools Click Power Plan or click Advanced Power PlanWireless off Day Standby function Handling the battery Connecting to the network Ethernet connections Wireless connections Using the wireless LAN and wireless WAN features Sending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Using BluetoothChecking the wireless network connection status Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Access Connections wireless status icon Access Connections gaugeAccess Connections status icon Presentations and multimedia Changing display settingsUsing an external monitor Changing the font size Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Connecting an external monitorSetting the monitor type Considerations for connecting an external monitor Using a projector Using the Extend desktop function Configuring for sound recording Using audio featuresUsing the integrated camera Inserting a flash media card Using the optical driveUsing a flash media card Multi-Burner drive Removing a flash media card Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Ergonomic information Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Accessibility information Comfort Travel tips Travel accessoriesTraveling with your computer Assistive technologies User Guide Typing passwords Using passwordsPasswords and sleep mode Security Setting a power-on password Power-on passwordHard disk passwords Select Power-on Password Setting a hard disk password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Supervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Enrolling your fingerprint Using the fingerprint readerHard disk security Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader Using firewalls Protecting data against viruses User Guide Creating and using a recovery media Recovery overviewRecovery overview for Windows 7 models Creating recovery media Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operation Click the Restore your system from a backup icon Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspacePerforming a recovery operation Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled programs Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device driversSolving recovery problems Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Refreshing your computer Recovery overview User Guide Static electricity prevention Replacing the batteryReplacing devices User Guide Replacing the SIM card Replacing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E431 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices ThinkPad Edge E531 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Replacing devices User Guide Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E431 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E531 User Guide Replacing a wireless LAN card User Guide Replacing devices Replacing a wireless WAN card Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing a memory module Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Before you begin Advanced configurationInstalling a new operating system 101 Installing the registry patches for Windows Installing the Windows 7 operating systemSelect UEFI/Legacy Boot Country or region Code Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Installing the Windows 8 operating systemInstalling device drivers Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Click Properties Main menu ThinkPad SetupMAC address Internal LAN Preinstalled OS License Config menu Uefi Secure Boot Switchable Graphics DisabledDefault Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Maximum PowerBattery Optimized Performance Always Date/Time menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and AlarmSelect Compatibility mode Serial ATA Sata Security menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordPassword at unattended Security Chip Password at restartSmbios Reporting Inactive Virtualization Port AccessMemory Protection Permanently Disabled Anti-Theft Standard Mode Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure BootUser Mode Startup menu Boot submenu Other items on the Startup menu UEFI/Legacy Boot Both Menu item Selection Comments BootNetwork Boot Following the UEFI/Legacy Boot Updating your system Uefi Bios Restart menu User Guide 119 Preventing problemsGeneral tips for preventing problems Getting the latest drivers from the Web site Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateMaking sure device drivers are current Click Downloads and drivers Be gentle with your computer Be careful about where and how you workTaking care of your computer Carry your computer properly Care for the fingerprint reader Cleaning the cover of your computerTake care in setting passwords Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer keyboard Cleaning your computer display User Guide Troubleshooting Troubleshooting computer problemsDiagnosing problems Computer stops responding If you spill something on your computer Error messagesSpills on the keyboard Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Beep errors Problem Solution Ethernet problems Memory module problemsNetworking problems Solution Wireless LAN problemWireless WAN problem ThinkPad pointing device problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesBluetooth problems Keyboard problems Click Keyboard Problems with the display and multimedia devicesComputer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Audio problems Click Hardware and Sound Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Battery problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery and power problems Power button problem An ac power adapter problemPower problems Boot problems Sleep and hibernation problems Solid-state drive problem Problems with drives and other storage devicesHard disk drive problems Optical drive problems Software problem USB problem User Guide Getting support Before you contact Lenovo Lenovo Support Web site Getting help and serviceUsing diagnostic programs Calling Lenovo Finding ThinkPad options Telephone numbers Purchasing additional services Appendix A. Regulatory information Wireless related informationWireless interoperability 149 Type 1 Antenna location Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasUsage environment and your health Electronic emission notices Locating wireless regulatory noticesExport classification notice Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Japan recycling statements Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsImportant Weee information 155 Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Battery recycling information for the European UnionRecycling information for Brazil Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Click Hardware and Sound Device Manager Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerAppendix C. Energy Star model information 159 Click OK Appendix D. Notices 161 Trademarks 163 European Union RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS India RoHS