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Lenovo X131E manual Replacing devices

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Recovery overview for the Windows 8 operating

system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Chapter 6. Replacing devices	61
Static electricity prevention	61
Replacing the battery	61
Replacing the SIM card	63
Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive .	65
Replacing a PCI Express Mini Card for wireless
LAN connection	68
Replacing a PCI Express Half Mini Card for
wireless WAN connection	70
Replacing a memory module	74
Replacing the keyboard	76
Replacing the backup battery	81

Chapter 7. Advanced configuration . .	85
Installing a new operating system	85
Before you begin	85
Installing the Windows 7 operating system . .	86
Installing the Windows 8 operating system . .	87
Installing device drivers	87
Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card
reader	87
Installing the driver for USB 3.0 on the
Windows 7 operating system	88
Installing the ThinkPad monitor file for
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7/8 on the Windows
7 operating system	88
Installing other device drivers and software on
the Windows 7 operating system	88
ThinkPad Setup	89
Main menu	89
Config menu	90
Date/Time menu	94
Security menu	95
Startup menu	99
Restart menu	102
Updating your system UEFI BIOS	102
Using system management	102
System management	103
Setting management features	103

Chapter 8. Preventing problems . . 105

General tips for preventing problems . . . . . . 105 Making sure device drivers are current . . . . . 106 Taking care of your computer . . . . . . . . . 107 Cleaning the cover of your computer . . . . 108

Chapter 9. Troubleshooting computer problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111

Computer stops responding	111
Spills on the keyboard	112
Error messages	112
Errors without messages	114
Beep errors	115
Memory module problems	115
Networking problems	116
Problems with the keyboard and other pointing
devices	117
Problems with the display and multimedia
devices	118
Battery and power problems	123
Problems with drives and other storage
devices	126
A software problem	127
Problems with ports and connectors . . . .	127

Chapter 10. Getting support . . . .	129
Before you contact Lenovo	129
Getting help and service	129
Using diagnostic programs	130
Lenovo Support Web site	130
Calling Lenovo	130
Finding ThinkPad options	131
Purchasing additional services	131
Appendix A. Regulatory
information	133
Wireless related information	133
Location of the UltraConnect wireless
antennas	134
Locating wireless regulatory notices . . . .	135
Export classification notice	135
Electronic emission notices	135
Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity	135
Industry Canada Class B emission compliance
statement	136
European Union - Compliance to the
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive . . .	136
German Class B compliance statement . . .	136
Korea Class B compliance statement . . . .	137
Japan VCCI Class B compliance statement . . 137
Japan compliance statement for products
which connect to the power mains with
rated current less than or equal to 20 A per
phase	137
Lenovo product service information for
Taiwan	137
Appendix B. WEEE and recycling
statements	139
Important WEEE Information	139

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Lenovo X131E manual Replacing devices

Contents

User Guide Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Third Edition August Copyright LenovoContents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Read this first Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generatesPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damagedImportant safety information Protect your computer and data when moving itHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefullySafety guidelines Service and upgradesConditions that require immediate action ViiPower cords and power adapters Extension cords and related devices Power supply statementPlugs and outlets Rechargeable battery notice General battery noticeExternal devices Lithium coin cell battery notice Heat and product ventilationElectrical current safety information Using headphones or earphones Additional safety informationLiquid crystal display LCD notice Remove all cables from devicesXiv User Guide Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logo Power buttonIntegrated camera Built-in microphoneAlways on USB connector Right-side viewMedia card reader slot Hdmi portLeft-side view USB 3.0 connectors Ethernet connectorBottom view Combo audio jackStatus indicators System status indicatorsProduct overview Power status indicator Wireless status indicatorCaps Lock indicator Machine type and model label Locating important product informationFCC ID and IC Certification number label Certificate of Authenticity label FeaturesProcessor Specifications Power source ac power adapter Battery packBattery life Operating environmentAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating system Accessing Lenovo programs from Control PanelLenovo programs Program Icon nameAccessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating system Program Control Panel section Green text in Control PanelAn introduction to Lenovo programs Lenovo Settings Lenovo Mobile AccessLenovo Solution Center Password ManagerSystem Update SimpleTapUser Guide Frequently asked questions Using your computerRegistering your computer Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? Need to attach or replace a device?Volume and mute buttons Power conservation Fn+F4Special keys and buttons Function key combinationsWireless features Fn+F5 Launching the camera and audio settings Fn+F6Switching the display output location Fn+F7 Adjusting the brightness level of the computer displayUsing the TrackPoint pointing device Using the UltraNav pointing deviceWindows key Customizing the TrackPoint pointing device Changing the capUsing the multi-touch touch pad Using the touch padCustomizing the touch pad Power management Checking the battery statusAdding the UltraNav icon to the Windows notification area Disabling the TrackPoint pointing device or the touch padUsing the ac power adapter Charging the batteryMaximizing the battery life Connecting the ac power adapterManaging the battery power Power-saving modesSelect Power off display Sleep HibernationHandling the battery Wireless offClick the Global Power Settings tab Enabling the wakeup functionUser Guide Connecting to the network Wireless connectionsWireless LAN Tips for using the wireless LAN featureEstablishing a wireless connection Wireless WANTips for using the wireless WAN feature BluetoothUsing Bluetooth Checking the wireless network connection statusSending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Select Send To Bluetooth DevicesAccess Connections status icon Access Connections wireless status iconChanging display settings Connecting a projector or an external monitorEnabling or disabling the wireless features Presentations and multimediaUsing dual displays Setting the monitor typeSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for attaching an external monitorUsing the Extend desktop function Considerations for using the Extend desktop functionSelect Extend these displays in Multiple Displays Enabling the Extend desktop functionUsing the integrated camera Using audio featuresConfiguring for sound recording Using a flash media card Configuring camera settingsInserting a flash media card Click Hardware and SoundRemoving a flash media card You and your computer Accessibility and comfortErgonomic information Accessibility information ComfortTravel accessories Traveling with your computerTravel tips Assistive technologiesUser Guide Using passwords Passwords and sleep modeTyping passwords SecurityPower-on password Hard disk passwordsSetting a power-on password Select Power-on PasswordSetting a hard disk password Select Hard Disk 1 PasswordSupervisor password Changing or removing a hard disk passwordSetting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Select Supervisor PasswordSetting the security chip Setting the security chipHard disk security Security Using firewalls Protecting data against virusesRecovery overview Recovery overview for the Windows 7 operating systemCreating and using a recovery media Creating recovery mediaPerforming backup and recovery operations Performing a backup operationUsing the Rescue and Recovery workspace Performing a recovery operationClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backupUsing a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumCreating a rescue medium Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device drivers Solving recovery problemsReinstalling preinstalled programs Reinstalling preinstalled device driversRecovery overview for the Windows 8 operating system Refreshing your computerRecovery overview User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the batteryStatic electricity prevention User Guide Replacing the SIM card User Guide Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive User Guide Replacing devices Before you start, print these instructions Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing devices Replacing the keyboard Replacing devices Installing the keyboard Replacing devices User Guide Replacing the backup battery User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin Installing the Windows 7 operating system Select UEFI/Legacy BootInstalling the registry patches for Windows Country or region CodeInstalling the Windows 8 operating system Installing the Windows 7 fix modulesSelect Startup Boot Installing the Windows 8 fix modulesClick Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Click PropertiesThinkPad Setup Main menuMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Network Config menuAC Only For Legacy Only boot Enabled DisabledMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments FirstMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Auto Keyboard/MouseDisplay ThinkPad LCDMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Power Battery OptimizedMaximum Performance MaximumHours Beep and Alarm Date/Time menuSerial ATA Sata Select Compatibility ,Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Password Security menuPassword at unattended Password at restartUefi Bios Update Option Or Uefi Firmware UpdateMenu item Submenu item Selection Comments Memory Protection Port AccessVirtualization Permanently Disabled Secure BootUser Mode Standard ModeStartup menu Changing the startup sequenceBoot submenu Menu item Selection Comments BootNetwork Boot Other items on the Startup menuMenu item Selection Comments UEFI/Legacy Boot Both UEFI/Legacy Boot PriorityBoot Mode Quick Diagnostics YesUsing system management Updating your system Uefi BiosRestart menu Setting management features Network Boot sequenceSystem management Wake on LANUser Guide General tips for preventing problems Preventing problems105 Getting the latest drivers using System Update Making sure device drivers are currentGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Download Drivers & SoftwareBe careful about where and how you work Taking care of your computerBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properlyCleaning the cover of your computer Take care in setting passwordsCleaning your computer keyboard Register your computerCleaning your computer display User Guide Troubleshooting computer problems Diagnosing problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops respondingSpills on the keyboard Error messagesIf you spill something on your computer Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Memory module problems Beep errorsProblem Solution Ethernet problems Networking problemsSolution Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devices Wireless LAN problemWireless WAN problem Bluetooth problemsProblems with the display and multimedia devices UltraNav pointing device problemsKeyboard problems Computer screen problemsExternal monitor problems Set Resolution Click Advanced Settings Audio problems Double-clickSound, video and game controllersBattery and power problems Battery problemsAn ac power adapter problem Power problemsBoot problems Power button problemSleep and hibernation problems Hard disk drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devicesSolid-state drive problem Problems with ports and connectors Software problemUSB problem User Guide Getting support Getting help and serviceBefore you contact Lenovo Lenovo Support Web site Using diagnostic programsCalling Lenovo Finding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional servicesTelephone numbers User Guide Wireless related information Wireless interoperabilityAppendix A. Regulatory information Usage environment and your healthLocation of the UltraConnect wireless antennas Type 1 Antenna locationLocating wireless regulatory notices Export classification noticeElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of ConformityIndustry Canada Class B emission compliance statement German Class B compliance statementWhen attaching an external monitor User Guide Battery recycling information for Japan Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsImportant Weee Information 139Battery recycling information for Brazil Disposing of disused lithium batteries from Lenovo computersAppendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac power Appendix C. Energy Star model informationClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager 143Click OK Ukraine RoHS China RoHS Turkish RoHS145 India RoHS Appendix E. Notices 147Trademarks Page Part Number 1P P/N