Replacing devices | Lenovo E531, E431 specification

4. Tighten the screws with the keyboard multi-tool to secure the keyboard in place.

5.Slide the keyboard frame backward by 2.5 mm (0.1 inch) with the keyboard multi-tool. Hide the latches of the keyboard frame under the keyboard bezel by pushing the latches with your finger as shown.

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Lenovo E531, E431 manual Replacing devices

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User Guide First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Protect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Vii Power cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets Rechargeable battery notice General battery noticeExternal devices Heat and product ventilation Lithium coin cell battery notice Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Xiii Additional safety information Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view ThinkPad Edge E431 front view Power button System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logoBuilt-in microphones Integrated camera ThinkPad Edge E531 front view ThinkPad Edge E531 front view Numeric keypad Ethernet connector Always On USB connectorRight-side view Optical drive Left-side view Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connectorThinkPad Edge E431 left-side view USB 3.0 connectors VGA connectorSecurity keyhole Fan louvers left ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view Battery PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN cardSlot for wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive Bottom view Memory-upgrade slot Status indicatorsRear view Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Speaker mute indicator Fn Lock indicatorMicrophone mute indicator Camera status indicator Machine type and model label Locating important product informationFCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label Features Memory ProcessorStorage device Display Operating environment Specifications Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemProgram Icon name Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel Access Connections Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemAn introduction to Lenovo programs Lenovo Settings Client Security SolutionLenovo Mobile Access Lenovo Solution Center Power Manager Password ManagerRecovery Media OneKey Recovery Pro Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer How do I attach or replace a device? Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? Using the multi-touch screen To view the recently used applications ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys Special keys Function keys Windows key ThinkPad Edge E531 special keysAdditional shortcut keys Opens the default browser Opens Computer Using the ThinkPad pointing device Checking the battery status Power management Charging the battery Using the ac power adapterConnecting the ac power adapter Tips on using the ac power adapter Managing the power plans Maximizing the battery lifePower-saving modes Wireless off Click Power Plan or click Advanced Power PlanClick Administrative Tools Day Standby function Handling the battery Ethernet connections Connecting to the network Using the wireless LAN and wireless WAN features Wireless connections Checking the wireless network connection status Using BluetoothSending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Access Connections status icon Access Connections gaugeAccess Connections wireless status icon Using an external monitor Changing display settingsPresentations and multimedia Changing the font size Setting the monitor type Connecting an external monitorSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for connecting an external monitor Using the Extend desktop function Using a projector Using the integrated camera Using audio featuresConfiguring for sound recording Using a flash media card Using the optical driveInserting a flash media card Multi-Burner drive Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Removing a flash media card You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Comfort Accessibility information Traveling with your computer Travel accessoriesTravel tips Assistive technologies User Guide Passwords and sleep mode Using passwordsTyping passwords Security Hard disk passwords Power-on passwordSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Setting a hard disk password Changing or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Hard disk security Using the fingerprint readerEnrolling your fingerprint Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls User Guide Recovery overview for Windows 7 models Recovery overviewCreating and using a recovery media Creating recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a recovery operation Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Using a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device driversReinstalling preinstalled programs Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Refreshing your computer Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Recovery overview User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention 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 Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin 101 Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the Windows 7 operating systemInstalling the registry patches for Windows Country or region Code Installing device drivers Installing the Windows 8 operating systemInstalling the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Click Properties Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings MAC address Internal LAN Preinstalled OS License ThinkPad SetupMain menu Uefi Secure Boot Config menu Default DisabledSwitchable Graphics Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Battery Optimized PowerMaximum Performance Always Select Compatibility mode Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and AlarmDate/Time menu Serial ATA Sata Password at unattended Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordSecurity menu Smbios Reporting Password at restartSecurity Chip Inactive Memory Protection Port AccessVirtualization Anti-Theft Permanently Disabled User Mode Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure BootStandard Mode Startup menu Other items on the Startup menu Boot submenu Network Boot Menu item Selection Comments BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both Following the UEFI/Legacy Boot Restart menu Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems119 Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Downloads and drivers Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you workBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Take care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard User Guide Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding Spills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Problem Solution Beep errors Networking problems Memory module problemsEthernet problems Wireless WAN problem Wireless LAN problemSolution Bluetooth problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesThinkPad pointing device problems Keyboard problems Computer screen problems Problems with the display and multimedia devicesClick Keyboard External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Hardware and Sound Audio problems Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Battery and power problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery problems Power problems An ac power adapter problemPower button problem Sleep and hibernation problems Boot problems Hard disk drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devicesSolid-state drive problem Optical drive problems Software problem USB problem User Guide Before you contact Lenovo Getting support Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo Telephone numbers Finding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional services Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information 149 Usage environment and your health Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasType 1 Antenna location Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Important Weee information Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements 155 Recycling information for Brazil Battery recycling information for the European UnionDisposing of a Lenovo computer components Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Appendix C. Energy Star model information Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager 159 Click OK 161 Appendix D. Notices Trademarks China RoHS Turkish RoHS European Union RoHS163 Ukraine RoHS India RoHS