Lenovo 7515D9U, User Manual

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Page 5: ...y workspace 56 Creating and using rescue media 57 Creating and using a Recovery Repair diskette 58 Recovering or installing device drivers 58 Setting a rescue device in the startup sequence 59 Solving recovery problems 59 Chapter 4 Using the Setup Utility 61 Starting the Setup Utility program 61 Viewing and changing settings 61 Using passwords 61 Password considerations 62 Power On Password 62 Pri...

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Page 7: ...at you received with this product for the latest safety information Reading and understanding this safety information reduces the risk of personal injury and or damage to your product If you no longer have a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide you can obtain a Portable Document Format PDF version from the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support Copyright Lenovo 2009 v ...

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Page 9: ...overs a variety of models For information about your specific model use the Setup Utility program See Chapter 4 Using the Setup Utility on page 61 Microprocessor v Intel Celeron processor v Intel Celeron dual core processor v Intel Pentium dual core processor v Intel Core 2 Duo processor v Intel Core 2 Quad processor v Internal cache size varies by model type Memory v Supports up to two DDR2 DIMMs...

Page 10: ...tput I O features v 9 pin serial port one standard and one optional v Ethernet connector v One standard 25 pin parallel port v Six USB connectors two on the front panel and four on the rear panel v Standard mouse connector v Standard keyboard connector v Two audio connectors on the front panel microphone connector and headphone connector v Three audio connectors on the rear panel audio line in con...

Page 11: ...s to support built in features and other support programs are included Operating system preinstalled Microsoft Windows Vista Note The Windows Vista operating system might not be available or supported in all countries or regions Operating systems certified or tested for compatibility1 varies by model type v Microsoft Windows XP v Linux 1 The operating systems listed here are being certified or tes...

Page 12: ...erating 10 to 60 C 14 to 140 F without package Humidity Operating 10 to 80 10 per hour non condensing Non operating 10 to 90 10 per hour non condensing Maximum altitude Operating 50 to 10 000 ft 15 2 to 3048 m Non operating 50 to 35 000 ft 15 2 to 10 668 m Electrical input Input voltage Low range Minimum 100 V AC Maximum 127 V AC Input frequency range 50 to 60 Hz Voltage selection switch setting 1...

Page 13: ...re on your system up to date by downloading and installing software packages TVT applications device drivers BIOS flashes and other third party applications Some examples of software that you should keep updated are programs provided by Lenovo such as the ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery program and the Lenovo Care program Fingerprint software The integrated fingerprint reader provided on some key...

Page 14: ... site Antivirus software Your computer comes with antivirus software that you can use to detect and eliminate viruses Lenovo provides a full version of antivirus software on your hard disk drive with a free 30 day subscription After 30 days you must renew the license to continue receiving the antivirus program updates For more information about updating your antivirus software refer to the Access ...

Page 15: ...1 shows the location of the connectors on the front of your computer Note Not all computer models have the following connectors 1 USB connector 3 Microphone connector 2 Headphone connector 4 USB connector Figure 1 Front connector locations Chapter 1 Product overview 7 ...

Page 16: ...election switch some models 9 Ethernet connector 2 Power cord connector 10 Microphone connector 3 Standard mouse connector 11 Audio line out connector 4 Standard keyboard connector 12 Audio line in connector 5 Serial port 13 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 6 Parallel port 14 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot 7 VGA monitor connector 15 PCI adapter card slots 2 8 USB connectors 4 16 Serial...

Page 17: ...our computer when you want to record sound or if you use speech recognition software This connector might be located on the front of the computer Parallel port Used to attach a parallel printer a parallel scanner or other devices that use a 25 pin parallel port Standard keyboard connector Used to attach a keyboard that uses a standard keyboard connector Standard mouse connector Used to attach a mo...

Page 18: ...mponents in your computer 1 Heat sink and fan assembly 6 PCI adapter card slot 2 Memory modules 7 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot 3 Battery 8 Cover presence Intrusion switch some models 4 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 9 Rear fan assembly 5 PCI adapter card 10 Power supply assembly Figure 3 Component locations 10 User Guide ...

Page 19: ...nnector 5 Diskette drive connector 16 Internal speaker connector 6 24 pin power connector 17 PCI adapter card slots 2 7 Battery 18 PCI Express x1 adapter card slot 8 Cover presence Intrusion switch connector 19 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter card slot 9 SATA connectors 4 20 System fan connector 10 Clear CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Recovery jumper 21 4 pin power connector 11 Powe...

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Page 21: ... a metal expansion slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the computer for at least two seconds This reduces static electricity in the package and your body v When possible remove the new part from the static protective packaging and install it directly in the computer without setting the part down When this is not possible place the static protective package that the part came in on a smo...

Page 22: ...re to read and understand Handling static sensitive devices on page 13 before removing the computer cover To remove the computer cover 1 Remove any media from the drives shut down your operating system and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Disconnect the cables attached to the computer This includes power cords input output I O cables...

Page 23: ...ess the cover release button on the side of the computer cover and slide the computer cover to the rear to remove Figure 5 Removing the computer cover Chapter 2 Installing options and replacing hardware 15 ...

Page 24: ...Release the three plastic tabs on the left side and pivot the front bezel outward to remove it 3 To reinstall the front bezel align the plastic tabs on the right side of the front bezel with the corresponding holes in the chassis then pivot the front bezel inward until it snaps into position on the left side 4 To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 47 Figure 6 ...

Page 25: ...t safety information in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace an adapter card Your computer has four expansion slots There are two standard adapter card slots one PCI Express x1 adapter card slot and one PCI...

Page 26: ... Removing the computer cover on page 14 2 At the rear of the computer press the release button 1 to open the adapter card latch 2 and remove the slot cover 3 Remove the adapter card from its static protective package Figure 7 Opening the adapter card latch 18 User Guide ...

Page 27: ...e Notes a The adapter card fits tightly into the card slot If necessary alternate moving each side of the adapter card a small amount until it is removed from the adapter card slot b If the adapter card is held in place by a retaining latch press the adapter card retaining latch 1 downwards to disengage the latch Grasp the adapter card and then gently pull the adapter card out of the slot Chapter ...

Page 28: ... came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to install or replace a memory module Your computer has two slots for installing or replacing DDR2 DIMMs double data rate 2 dual inline memory modules that provide up to a maximum of 4 GB system memory When installing or replacing a memo...

Page 29: ...vent access to the memory slots 3 Locate the memory slots See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 4 Open the retaining clips If you are replacing an old memory module open the retaining clips and remove the memory module being replaced as shown Figure 9 Opening the retaining clips Figure 10 Removing the memory module Chapter 2 Installing options and replacing hardware 21 ...

Page 30: ...the types of drives that are available for your computer are v Serial Advanced Technology Attachment SATA hard disk drives v SATA optical drives such as CD drives or DVD drives v Removable media drives Note These types of drives are also referred to as integrated drive electronics IDE drives Internal drives are installed in bays In this manual the bays are referred to as bay 1 bay 2 and so on When...

Page 31: ...ls v 5 25 inch hard disk drive 2 Bay 2 Maximum height 43 0 mm 1 7 inches v Optical drive such as a CD drive or a DVD drive v 5 25 inch removable media drive 3 Bay 3 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 inch 3 5 inch diskette drive or card reader preinstalled in some models 4 Bay 4 Maximum height 25 8 mm 1 0 inch 3 5 inch secondary SATA hard disk drive preinstalled in some models 5 Bay 5 Maximum height 25 8 ...

Page 32: ...www lenovo com support To install a drive in bay 1 or bay 2 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 16 Note Notice the spare retaining bracket 1 attached to the side of the upper drive cage 3 Pull the metal static shield outward to remove it from the drive bay 4 Slide the retaining bracket...

Page 33: ...ting a SATA drive A SATA optical drive or a SATA hard disk drive can be connected to any available SATA connector To connect a SATA drive 1 Locate the signal cable that comes with the new drive 2 Locate an available SATA connector on the system board See Locating parts on the system board on page 11 3 Connect one end of the signal cable to the drive and the other end to the available SATA connecto...

Page 34: ...connectors and connect it to the drive What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 47 Figure 16 Connecting a SATA drive 26 User Guide ...

Page 35: ... from the chassis 5 Ensure that the power supply assembly is the correct replacement Some power supply assemblies automatically sense the voltage some power supply assemblies are voltage specific and some power supply assemblies have a voltage selection switch If your computer has a voltage selection switch ensure that you set the voltage selection switch of the new power supply assembly to match ...

Page 36: ...entre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the heat sink and fan assembly CAUTION The heat sink and fan assembly might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To replace the heat sink and fan assembly 1 Remove the computer cover See Removi...

Page 37: ...twist the heat sink and fan assembly to free it from the microprocessor b Do not touch the thermal grease while handling the heat sink and fan assembly 7 Position the new heat sink and fan assembly on the system board so that the four screws are aligned with the holes on the system board Note Position the new heat sink and fan assembly so that the heat sink and fan assembly cable is toward the mic...

Page 38: ...ides instructions on how to replace the microprocessor CAUTION The heat sink and microprocessor might be very hot Turn off the computer and wait three to five minutes to let the computer cool before removing the computer cover To replace the microprocessor 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 2 Lay the computer on its side for easier access to the system board 3 R...

Page 39: ...t might look different from the one illustrated b Note the orientation of the microprocessor in the socket You can either look for the small triangle 1 on one corner of the microprocessor or note the orientation of the notches 2 on the microprocessor This is important when reinstalling the microprocessor on the system board Chapter 2 Installing options and replacing hardware 31 ...

Page 40: ...ign the small triangle on one corner with the corresponding beveled corner of the microprocessor socket 12 Lower the new microprocessor straight down into the microprocessor socket on the system board 13 Close the microprocessor retainer and lock it into position with the small handle to secure the new microprocessor in the socket 14 Reinstall the heat sink and fan assembly See Replacing the heat ...

Page 41: ...he hard disk drive to the factory installed state For more information on recovering factory installed software refer to Chapter 3 Recovery information on page 53 To replace the primary hard disk drive 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 2 Locate the primary hard disk drive See Drive specifications on page 22 3 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from...

Page 42: ...drive into the blue bracket flex the bracket and align pin 1 pin 2 pin 3 and pin 4 on the bracket with the holes in the hard disk drive Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive 9 Slide the new hard disk drive into the drive cage until it snaps into position Figure 20 Installing the primary hard disk drive into the bracket 34 User Guide ...

Page 43: ...arts replacement on page 47 Replacing the secondary hard disk drive Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the Important safety information in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support Note Depending on your model type your...

Page 44: ...ver on page 14 2 Locate the secondary hard disk drive See Drive specifications on page 22 3 Disconnect the signal cable and the power cable from the hard disk drive 4 Press the blue release button to release the hard disk drive cage from the chassis 5 Remove the hard disk drive cage from the chassis by simply sliding it outward 6 Pull on the blue handle to release and remove the hard disk drive fr...

Page 45: ...ket with the holes in the hard disk drive Do not touch the circuit board 5 on the bottom of the hard disk drive 9 Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive cage until it snaps into position Figure 23 Installing the secondary hard disk drive into the bracket Chapter 2 Installing options and replacing hardware 37 ...

Page 46: ...g the Important safety information in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the optical drive To replace the optical drive 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 2 Remove the front bezel...

Page 47: ... the optical drive being replaced and install it on the new optical drive 6 Slide the new optical drive into the bay from the front until it snaps into position 7 Connect the signal cable and the power cable to the optical drive 8 Go to Completing the parts replacement on page 47 Figure 25 Removing the optical drive Figure 26 Retaining bracket for optical drive Chapter 2 Installing options and rep...

Page 48: ...n how to replace the diskette drive or card reader The artwork in this section shows how to replace the diskette drive To replace the card reader the procedure is the same as replacing the diskette drive To replace the diskette drive or card reader 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 2 Remove the front bezel See Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 1...

Page 49: ...kCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the front fan assembly Note Depending on model type your computer might have a front fan assembly installed To replace the front fan assembly 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the c...

Page 50: ...ng the front fan assembly out of the chassis 5 Install the new front fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts of the new front fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes Note The new front fan assembly you received will have four new rubber mounts attached Figure 29 Removing the front fan assembly 42 User Guide ...

Page 51: ...Guide that came with your computer To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide go to http www lenovo com support This section provides instructions on how to replace the rear fan assembly To replace the rear fan assembly 1 Remove the computer cover See Removing the computer cover on page 14 2 Locate the rear fan assembly See Locating components on page 10 3 Disconnect the rear fa...

Page 52: ...ing the rear fan assembly out of the chassis 5 Install the new rear fan assembly by aligning the new rubber mounts of the new rear fan assembly with the holes on the chassis and push the rubber mounts through the holes Note The new rear fan assembly you received will have four new rubber mounts attached Figure 31 Removing the rear fan assembly 44 User Guide ...

Page 53: ...n assembly is in place 7 Connect the rear fan assembly cable to the system fan connector on the system board 8 Go to Completing the parts replacement on page 47 Figure 32 Installing the rear fan assembly Chapter 2 Installing options and replacing hardware 45 ...

Page 54: ...down your operating system and turn off all attached devices and the computer 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets 3 Locate the keyboard connector Note Your keyboard might be connected to a standard keyboard connector 1 or a USB connector 2 Depending on where your keyboard is connected see Locating connectors on the rear of your computer on page 8 or Locating connectors on the front of...

Page 55: ... the rear of your computer on page 8 or Locating connectors on the front of your computer on page 7 4 Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer 5 Connect a new mouse cable to the appropriate connector on the computer 6 Go to Completing the parts replacement Completing the parts replacement After completing all parts replacements you need to reinstall the computer cover and reconnect cab...

Page 56: ...e defective CRU Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days after the CRU arrives Obtaining device drivers You can obtain device drivers for operating systems that are not preinstalled at http www lenovo com support Installation instructions are provided in readme files with the device driver files Installing security features To help prevent hardware theft and unauthoriz...

Page 57: ...rity slot at the rear of your computer and is operated with a key See Figure 36 The cable lock also locks the buttons used to open the computer cover This is the same type of lock used with many notebook computers You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching on Kensington at http www lenovo com support Figure 36 Integrated cable lock Chapter 2 Installing options and replacing h...

Page 58: ...ation What to do next v To work with another option go to the appropriate section v To complete the installation go to Completing the parts replacement on page 47 Erasing lost or forgotten passwords clearing CMOS This section contains instructions on erasing lost or forgotten passwords such as a user password For more information about lost or forgotten passwords go to the Lenovo Care program To a...

Page 59: ... power cord See Completing the parts replacement on page 47 5 Restart the computer leave it on for approximately 10 seconds Turn off the computer by holding the power switch for approximately five seconds 6 Repeat step 1 and step 2 7 Move the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper back to the standard position pin 1 and pin 2 8 Reinstall the computer cover and connect the power cord See Completing the parts r...

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Page 61: ...n operational state after all other methods of recovery have failed As a precautionary measure it is important to create a set of Product Recovery discs as early as possible Note The recovery operations you can perform using Product Recovery discs vary depending on the operating system from which they were created Your Microsoft Windows license permits you to create only one set of Product Recover...

Page 62: ...owing Attention When you restore the factory installed contents from the Product Recovery discs all files currently on the hard disk drive will be deleted and replaced by the factory installed contents 1 Insert the Start Recovery disc into your optical drive 2 Restart your computer After a short delay the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens Note If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open y...

Page 63: ...the Rescue and Recovery main window click Launch Advanced Rescue and Recovery Back up your hard drive to select backup operation options 3 Follow the instructions on the screen To perform a restore operation using the Rescue and Recovery program do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Rescue and Recovery The Rescue and Recovery program opens 2 From the Res...

Page 64: ... factory installed contents to the C partition and leave the other partitions intact Because the Rescue and Recovery workspace operates independently from the Windows operating system you can restore the factory installed contents even if you cannot start the Windows operating system Attention If you restore the hard disk drive from a Rescue and Recovery backup or restore the hard disk drive to th...

Page 65: ...rescue media do the following 1 From the Windows desktop click Start All Programs ThinkVantage Create Rescue Media 2 In the Rescue Media area select the type of rescue media you want to create You can create rescue media using a disc a USB hard disk drive or a secondary internal hard disk drive 3 Click OK 4 Follow the instructions on the screen Note For Windows Vista use rescue media to restore to...

Page 66: ...access the Rescue and Recovery workspace by repeatedly pressing the F11 key while you restart your computer When you hear beeps or see a logo screen release the F11 key You will also be able to access the Windows environment after the repair operation finishes If an error message appears during the repair operation and the repair operation cannot be completed you might have a problem with the part...

Page 67: ...and Recovery program from a CD DVD USB hard disk drive or any external device you must first change the startup sequence in the Setup Utility To view or change the startup sequence do the following 1 With the computer turned off repeatedly press and release the F1 key while you turn on the computer 2 When the logo screen appears or you hear a series of beeps release the F1 key 3 If you are prompte...

Page 68: ...iscs on page 53 It is important to create a Recovery Repair diskette rescue media and a set of Product Recovery discs as soon as possible and store them in a safe place If you are unable to access the Rescue and Recovery workspace or the Windows environment from rescue media a Recovery Repair diskette or a set of Product Recovery discs you might not have the rescue device CD drive DVD drive or USB...

Page 69: ...pressed when turning on the computer b If a Power On Password or a Privileged Access Password has been set the Setup Utility program menu is not displayed until you type your password For more information see Using passwords The Setup Utility might start automatically when POST detects that hardware has been removed or new hardware has been installed in your computer Viewing and changing settings ...

Page 70: ...rivileged Access Password deters unauthorized people from changing configuration settings If you are responsible for maintaining the settings of several computers you might want to set a Privileged Access Password After you set a Privileged Access Password a password prompt is displayed each time you try to access the Setup Utility program If both the Power On Password and Privileged Access Passwo...

Page 71: ... the Setup Utility program see Starting the Setup Utility program on page 61 2 From the Setup Utility program menu select Devices Floppy Drive Setup Floppy A 3 Select the desired settings and press Enter 4 Return to the Setup Utility program menu and select Exit Save Changes and Exit Note If you do not want to save the settings select Discard Changes and Exit Selecting a startup device If your com...

Page 72: ...tings and want to return to the default settings select Load Optimal Settings on the Exit menu Advanced settings On some computer models the Advanced settings menu includes a setting to enable or disable HyperThreading This feature works only with HyperThreading aware operating systems such as Windows Vista The default setting for HyperThreading is Enabled However if you select Set Defaults and ar...

Page 73: ...files on the Lenovo Web site at http www lenovo com Instructions for using the POST BIOS updates are available in a TXT file that is included with the update files For most models you can download either an update program to create a system program update flash disc or an update program that can be run from the operating system Note You can download a self starting bootable CD DVD image known as a...

Page 74: ... printers monitors and external drives 2 Unplug all power cords from electrical outlets and remove the computer cover Refer to Removing the computer cover on page 14 3 Access the system board Refer to Removing and reinstalling the front bezel on page 16 4 Locate the Clear CMOS Recovery jumper on the system board Refer to Locating parts on the system board on page 11 5 Remove any cables that might ...

Page 75: ... Reinstall the computer cover and reconnect the power cords for the computer and monitor to electrical outlets 16 Turn on the computer to restart the operating system Chapter 5 Updating system programs 67 ...

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Page 77: ...warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers The monitor screen is blank Verify that v The monitor cable is securely attached to the rear of the monitor and to the rear of the computer v The monitor power cord is plugged into the monitor and into a working electrical outlet v The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast co...

Page 78: ...problem have the computer serviced Refer to the safety and warranty information that is provided with your computer for a list of service and support telephone numbers The operating system will not start Verify that v There is no diskette in the diskette drive v The startup sequence includes the device where the operating system resides Usually the operating system is on the hard disk drive For mo...

Page 79: ...nose the computer problem The Lenovo System Toolbox also has problem determination aids that determine software and usage problems PC Doctor for Windows PE The PC Doctor for Windows PE diagnostic program is part of the Rescue and Recovery workspace on each Lenovo computer Use PC Doctor for Windows PE if you are unable to start the Windows operating system or if the Lenovo System Toolbox has not be...

Page 80: ...drive set as a startable device See Selecting a startup device on page 63 for instructions on how to change the startup device 4 When the diagnostics program opens follow the instructions on the screen 5 When the program finishes be sure to remove the disc from the drive 6 Select the diagnostic test you want to run Press the F1 key for additional help Cleaning the mouse This section provides instr...

Page 81: ...that the retainer ring and ball fall out into your hand 5 Wash the ball in warm soapy water then dry it with a clean cloth 6 Blow air carefully into the ball cage 4 to dislodge dust and lint 7 Look for a buildup of dirt on the plastic rollers 3 inside the ball cage This buildup usually appears as a stripe running across the middle of the rollers 8 If the rollers are dirty clean them by using a cot...

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Page 83: ...ires Adobe Acrobat Reader to be installed If Adobe Acrobat Reader has not yet been installed on your computer a message will appear when you attempt to view the PDF file and you will be guided through the Adobe Acrobat Reader installation 2 The publications that are preinstalled on your computer are available in other languages on the Lenovo Support Web site at http www lenovo com support 3 If you...

Page 84: ... warranty and notices Read and understand all safety information before using this product Lenovo Web site http www lenovo com The Lenovo Web site provides up to date information and services to help you buy upgrade and maintain your computer You can also do the following v Shop for Desktop and notebook computers Monitors Projectors Upgrades and accessories Special offers v Purchase additional ser...

Page 85: ...ailable to assist you with determining a hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem v Hardware repair If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty trained service personnel are available to provide the applicable level of service v Engineering Change management There might be changes that are required after a product has been sold Lenovo or your reseller will ...

Page 86: ...in or on site service that is provided in the servicing country Service centers in certain countries might not be able to service all models of a particular machine type In some countries fees and restrictions might apply at the time of service To determine whether your computer is eligible for International Warranty Service and to view a list of the countries where service is available go to http...

Page 87: ...information could include technical inaccuracies or typographical errors Changes are periodically made to the information herein these changes will be incorporated in new editions of the publication Lenovo may make improvements and or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this publication at any time without notice The products described in this document are not intended for u...

Page 88: ...ection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited Trademarks The following terms are trademarks or service marks of Lenovo in the United States other countries or both Lenovo Lenovo Care Rescue and Recovery The Lenovo log...

Page 89: ...rs 48 installing 58 recovering 58 devices handling static sensitive 13 diagnostics programs using 77 diagnostics troubleshooting 69 discs creating and using Product Recovery discs 53 diskette drive replacing 40 diskette creating and using a Recovery Repair 58 documentation using 77 drivers device 48 drives bays 22 internal 22 specifications 22 E environment operating 4 Ethernet 2 Ethernet connecto...

Page 90: ...n and Power Interface ACPI support 2 features 2 power supply assembly replacing 27 power on self test POST 65 Product Recovery discs creating and using 53 programs updating system 65 protection password 50 purchasing additional services 78 R rear connectors 8 rear fan assembly replacing 43 recovering device drivers 58 from a POST BIOS update failure 66 software 53 recovery boot block 66 operations...

Page 91: ...ut notice 80 temporary startup device 63 trademarks 80 troubleshooting basic 69 troubleshooting diagnostics 69 U updating flashing BIOS 65 system programs 65 updating flashing BIOS 66 USB connector 9 using diagnostic programs 77 documentation 77 other services 78 passwords 61 Recovery Repair diskette creating and using 58 rescue media creating and 57 Setup Utility 61 V VGA monitor connector 9 vide...

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