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Lenovo THINKCENTRE 2491 Hardware Maintenance Manual (202 pages)
Lenovo Laptop User Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Laptop
| Size: 6.66 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
7
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 3. General Information
35
Lenovo Welcome
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
35
Simpletap
35
Lenovo Solution Center
36
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
36
Additional Information Resources
36
Specifications
37
Chapter 4. General Checkout
39
Checking for Power Problems
39
Problem Determination Tips
40
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
Lenovo Solution Center
43
PC-Doctor for DOS
44
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
44
Running the Diagnostic Program from a Diagnostic Disc
44
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
44
Running Tests
45
Viewing the Test Log
46
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
47
Starting the Setup Utility Program
47
Viewing and Changing Settings
47
Using Passwords
47
Password Considerations
48
Power-On Password
48
Administrator Password
48
Hard Disk Password
48
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
48
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
49
Enabling or Disabling a Device
49
Selecting a Startup Device
50
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
50
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
50
Smart Performance Choices
50
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
51
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
53
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
69
Miscellaneous Error Messages
71
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
75
Locations
75
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
75
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
76
Locating Components
77
Locating Parts on the System Board
77
Opening the Computer Cover
78
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
79
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
80
Installing or Replacing the PCI Card
81
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
83
Replacing the Optical Drive
84
Replacing the Battery
86
Replacing the Heat Sink
87
Replacing the Microprocessor
88
Replacing the System Board
92
Replacing the System Fan Assembly
94
Replacing the Internal Speaker
97
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
98
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter
100
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter Bracket
101
Completing the Parts Replacement
104
Chapter 9. FRU Lists
105
Overall MT: 0266, 0384, 2491, 4168, 5027, 5067, , and 7519
105
Mechanical Frus
117
Keyboard and Mouse
122
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
158
Power Cords
160
Recovery Discs
169
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
169
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
174
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Recovery CD
176
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
179
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD
179
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
183
Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD
188
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
189
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
190
Chapter 10. Additional Service Information
193
Security Features
193
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
193
Operating System Password
193
Vital Product Data
193
Secure Managed Client
193
BIOS Levels
193
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
194
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
194
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
195
Power Management
195
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
195
Automatic Power-On Features
195
Appendix A. Notices
197
Television Output Notice
198
Trademarks
198
Index
199
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Lenovo THINKCENTRE 2491 User Manual (128 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 4.07 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Important Safety Information
9
Service and Upgrades
9
Static Electricity Prevention
9
Extension Cords and Related Devices
10
Power Cords and Power Adapters
10
External Devices
11
Heat and Product Ventilation
11
Plugs and Outlets
11
Modem Safety Information
12
Operating Environment
12
Cleaning and Maintenance
13
Laser Compliance Statement
13
Power Supply Statement
13
Chapter 1. Product Overview
15
Features
15
Specifications
18
Software Overview
19
Software Provided by Lenovo
19
Product Recovery
20
Adobe Reader
21
Antivirus Software
21
Locations
21
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
21
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
22
Locating Components
24
Locating Parts on the System Board
24
Machine Type and Model Label
25
Chapter 2. Using Your Computer
27
Frequently Asked Questions
27
Using the Keyboard
27
Using Windows Shortcut Keys
27
Using a Fingerprint Reader
28
Using the Wheel Mouse
28
Adjusting Audio
28
About Your Computer Audio
28
Setting the Volume from the Desktop
29
Setting the Volume from Control Panel
29
Using Cds and Dvds
29
Handling and Storing CD and DVD Media
30
Playing a CD or DVD
30
Recording a CD or DVD
30
Chapter 3. You and Your Computer
33
Accessibility and Comfort
33
Copyright Lenovo 2011
33
Arranging Your Workspace
33
Comfort
33
Glare and Lighting
34
Air Circulation
34
Electrical Outlets and Cable Lengths
34
Register Your Computer with Lenovo
35
Moving Your Computer to Another Country or Region
35
Voltage-Selection Switch
35
Replacement Power Cords
35
Chapter 4. Security
37
Security Features
37
Attaching an Integrated Cable Lock
38
Using Passwords
38
BIOS Passwords
38
Windows Passwords
39
Setting up the Integrated Security Chip
39
Setting the Security Chip
39
Using and Understanding Firewalls
40
Protecting Data against Viruses
40
Chapter 5. Installing or Replacing Hardware
41
Handling Static-Sensitive Devices
41
Installing or Replacing Hardware
41
Installing External Options
41
Opening the Computer Cover
42
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
42
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
43
Installing or Replacing the PCI Card
44
Installing the Solid State Drive
46
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
47
Replacing the Optical Drive
49
Replacing the Battery
50
Replacing the Heat Sink
51
Replacing the Microprocessor
53
Replacing the System Fan Assembly
56
Replacing the Internal Speaker
58
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
59
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter
61
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter Bracket
62
Replacing the Keyboard or Mouse
65
Completing the Parts Replacement
65
Obtaining Device Drivers
66
Chapter 6. Recovery Information
67
Creating and Using Recovery Media
67
Creating Recovery Media
67
Using Recovery Media
68
Performing Backup and Recovery Operations
68
Performing a Backup Operation
68
Performing a Recovery Operation
69
Using the Rescue and Recovery Workspace
69
Creating and Using a Rescue Medium
70
Creating a Rescue Medium
70
Using a Rescue Medium
71
Reinstalling Preinstalled Applications and Device Drivers
71
Reinstalling Software Programs
72
Reinstalling Device Drivers
73
Solving Recovery Problems
73
Chapter 7. Using the Setup Utility Program
75
Starting the Setup Utility Program
75
Viewing and Changing Settings
75
Using Passwords
75
Password Considerations
76
Power-On Password
76
Administrator Password
76
Hard Disk Password
76
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
76
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
77
Enabling or Disabling a Device
77
Selecting a Startup Device
78
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
78
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
78
Enabling Erp Compliance Mode
78
Smart Performance Choices
79
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
79
Chapter 8. Updating System Programs
81
Using System Programs
81
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
81
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
82
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
82
Chapter 9. Preventing Problems
83
Keeping Your Computer Current
83
Getting the Latest Device Drivers for Your Computer
83
Updating Your Operating System
83
Using System Update
83
Cleaning and Maintenance
84
Basics
84
Cleaning Your Computer
85
Good Maintenance Practices
86
Moving Your Computer
86
Chapter 10. Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
89
Basic Troubleshooting
89
Troubleshooting Procedure
90
Troubleshooting
90
Audio Problems
91
CD Problems
92
DVD Problems
93
Intermittent Problems
95
Keyboard, Mouse, or Pointing Device Problems
95
Monitor Problems
97
Networking Problems
98
Ethernet Problems
99
Option Problems
101
Performance and Lockup Problems
102
Printer Problems
104
Serial Port Problems
105
Software Problems
105
USB Problems
106
Diagnostic Programs
106
Lenovo Solution Center
107
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
107
PC-Doctor for DOS
107
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
108
Chapter 11. Getting Information, Help, and Service
109
Information Resources
109
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
109
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
109
Lenovo Welcome
109
Help and Support
109
Safety and Warranty
110
Lenovo Web Site (Http://Www.lenovo.com)
110
Lenovo Support Web Site
110
Help and Service
110
Using the Documentation and Diagnostic Programs
110
Calling for Service
111
Using Other Services
111
Purchasing Additional Services
112
Appendix A. Notices
113
Trademarks
114
Appendix B. Regulatory Information
115
Export Classification Notice
115
Television Output Notice
115
Electronic Emissions Notices
115
Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity
115
Additional Regulatory Information
117
Appendix C. WEEE and Recycling Information
119
Important Information for the European Directive 2002/96/EC
119
Recycling Information
119
Recycling Information for Brazil
120
Battery Recycling Information for Taiwan
120
Battery Recycling Information for the European Union
121
Index
123
Lenovo THINKCENTRE 2491 Hardware Maintenance Manual (200 pages)
Hardware Maintenance Manual
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 6.66 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
7
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 3. General Information
35
Lenovo Welcome
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
35
Simpletap
35
Lenovo Solution Center
36
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
36
Additional Information Resources
36
Specifications
37
Chapter 4. General Checkout
39
Checking for Power Problems
39
Problem Determination Tips
40
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
Lenovo Solution Center
43
PC-Doctor for DOS
44
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
44
Running the Diagnostic Program from a Diagnostic Disc
44
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
44
Running Tests
45
Viewing the Test Log
46
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
47
Starting the Setup Utility Program
47
Viewing and Changing Settings
47
Using Passwords
47
Password Considerations
48
Power-On Password
48
Administrator Password
48
Hard Disk Password
48
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
48
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
49
Enabling or Disabling a Device
49
Selecting a Startup Device
50
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
50
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
50
Smart Performance Choices
50
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
51
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
53
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
69
Miscellaneous Error Messages
71
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
75
Locations
75
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
75
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
76
Locating Components
77
Locating Parts on the System Board
77
Opening the Computer Cover
78
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
79
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
80
Installing or Replacing the PCI Card
81
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
83
Replacing the Optical Drive
84
Replacing the Battery
86
Replacing the Heat Sink
87
Replacing the Microprocessor
89
Replacing the System Board
92
Replacing the System Fan Assembly
94
Replacing the Internal Speaker
97
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
98
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter
100
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter Bracket
101
Completing the Parts Replacement
104
Chapter 9. FRU Lists
105
Overall MT: 0266, 0384, 2491, 4168, 5027, 5067, , and 7519
105
Mechanical Frus
117
Keyboard and Mouse
122
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
158
Power Cords
160
Recovery Discs
168
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
168
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
174
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Recovery CD
175
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
178
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD
179
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
182
Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD
187
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
188
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
189
Chapter 10. Additional Service Information
191
Security Features
191
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
191
Operating System Password
191
Vital Product Data
191
Secure Managed Client
191
BIOS Levels
191
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
192
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
192
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
193
Power Management
193
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
193
Automatic Power-On Features
193
Appendix A. Notices
195
Television Output Notice
196
Trademarks
196
Index
197
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Lenovo THINKCENTRE 2491 Hardware Maintenance Manual (194 pages)
Brand:
Lenovo
| Category:
Desktop
| Size: 6.62 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Chapter 1. About this Manual
7
Important Safety Information
7
Important Information about Replacing Rohs Compliant Frus
7
Chapter 2. Safety Information
9
General Safety
9
Electrical Safety
9
Voltage-Selection Switch
11
Safety Inspection Guide
11
Handling Electrostatic Discharge-Sensitive Devices
12
Grounding Requirements
12
Safety Notices (Multi-Lingual Translations)
12
Chapter 3. General Information
35
Lenovo Welcome
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Tools
35
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
35
Thinkvantage Productivity Center
35
Additional Information Resources
36
Specifications
37
Chapter 4. General Checkout
39
Checking for Power Problems
39
Problem Determination Tips
40
Chapter 5. Diagnostics
43
Lenovo Thinkvantage Toolbox
43
PC-Doctor for DOS
43
Creating a Diagnostic Disc
43
Running the Diagnostic Program from a Diagnostic Disc
44
Navigating through the Diagnostics Programs
44
Running Tests
44
Test Results
45
Viewing the Test Log
46
Chapter 6. Using the Setup Utility Program
47
Starting the Setup Utility Program
47
Viewing and Changing Settings
47
Using Passwords
47
Password Considerations
48
Power-On Password
48
Administrator Password
48
Hard Disk Password
48
Setting, Changing, and Deleting a Password
48
Erasing Lost or Forgotten Passwords (Clearing CMOS)
49
Enabling or Disabling a Device
49
Selecting a Startup Device
50
Selecting a Temporary Startup Device
50
Selecting or Changing the Startup Device Sequence
50
Smart Performance Choices
50
Exiting from the Setup Utility Program
51
Copyright Lenovo
53
Chapter 7. Symptom-To-FRU Index
53
Hard Disk Drive Boot Error
53
Diagnostic Error Codes
53
Beep Symptoms
69
POST Error Codes
69
Miscellaneous Error Messages
71
Undetermined Problems
72
Chapter 8. Replacing Frus
75
Locations
75
Locating Connectors, Controls, and Indicators on the Front of Your Computer
75
Locating Connectors on the Rear of Your Computer
76
Locating Components
77
Locating Parts on the System Board
77
Opening the Computer Cover
78
Removing and Reinstalling the Front Bezel
79
Installing or Replacing a Memory Module
80
Installing or Replacing the PCI Card
81
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
83
Replacing the Optical Drive
84
Replacing the Battery
86
Replacing the Heat Sink
87
Replacing the Microprocessor
88
Replacing the System Board
92
Replacing the System Fan Assembly
94
Replacing the Internal Speaker
97
Replacing the Front Audio and USB Assembly
98
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter
100
Replacing the Ac Power Adapter Bracket
101
Completing the Parts Replacement
104
Chapter 9. FRU Lists
105
Overall MT: 0266, 0384, 2491, 4168, 5027, 5067, , and 7519
105
Mechanical Frus
114
Keyboard and Mouse
119
Adapters and Miscellaneous Frus
153
Power Cords
155
Recovery Discs
162
Windows 7 Professional 32 Recovery CD
162
Windows 7 Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
168
Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Recovery CD
169
Windows 7 Home Premium 32 Recovery CD
170
Windows XP Professional 32 Recovery CD
173
Windows 7 Professional 64 Recovery CD
176
Windows XP Professional Generic Recovery CD
181
Windows Vista Business 32 Recovery CD
182
Windows Vista Home Basic 32 Recovery CD
183
Chapter 10. Additional Service Information
185
Security Features
185
Hardware-Controlled Passwords
185
Operating System Password
185
Vital Product Data
185
Secure Managed Client
185
BIOS Levels
185
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from a Disc
186
Updating (Flashing) the BIOS from Your Operating System
186
Recovering from a POST/BIOS Update Failure
187
Power Management
187
Automatic Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) BIOS
187
Automatic Power-On Features
187
Appendix A. Notices
189
Television Output Notice
190
Trademarks
190
Index
191
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