Chapter 3. Solving computer problems
Frequently asked questions
This section lists frequently asked questions and tells where you can find
detailed answers. For details about each publication included in the package
with the ThinkPad computer, see “This guide and other publications” on page
1.
What safety precautions should I follow when using my ThinkPad
computer?
See the separate
Safety and Warranty Guide
for detailed information
about safety.
How can I prevent problems with my ThinkPad computer?
See “Read this first” on page v, and also Chapter 2, “Taking care of
your ThinkPad computer,” on page 3 of this Guide. More tips can be
found in the following sections of
Access Help
:
v
Preventing problems
v
Troubleshooting
What are the main hardware features of my new ThinkPad computer?
See “About your computer” in
Access Help
.
Where can I find the detailed specifications for my ThinkPad computer?
See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support.
I need to upgrade a device
or
I need to replace one of the following: the
HDD, the PCI Express Mini Card, the memory, the keyboard, or the palm
rest.
See the Appendix B, “Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs),” on page
55 of this Guide for the list of Customer Replaceable Units and the
location of the instructions for removing or replacing components.
My computer is not operating properly.
See “Problem solving” in
Access Help
. This guide describes methods of
troubleshooting for use when online Access Help is inaccessible.
Where are the recovery discs?
Your computer may have come with or without a recovery disc or
Windows disc depending on your model. For an explanation of the
alternative recovery methods offered by Lenovo, see “Restoring the
factory contents” on page 29 of this Guide.
Note:
See
Access Help
if your system is running and Access Help is accessible. This chapter presents
information for use when Access Help is inaccessible.
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