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User Guide - Lenovo V480, V480c, V580, V580c - Page 2
... the Web site. To refer to them, go to http://www.lenovo.com/UserManuals.
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...the Windows 7 operating system 29 Solving recovery problems 29
Chapter 7. Replacing devices . . . . . 31
Static electricity prevention 31 Replacing the battery 31 Replacing the backup battery 32 Replacing the hard disk drive 35 Replacing the keyboard 38 Replacing a memory module 42 Replacing the mSATA solid state drive . . . . . 45 Replacing the PCI Express Mini Card for wireless LAN/WiMAX...
User Guide - Lenovo V480, V480c, V580, V580c - Page 7
...Customer Support Center or your documentation. Only use a Service Provider who is approved to repair your particular product.
Note: Some computer parts can be upgraded or replaced by the customer. Upgrades typically are referred to as options. Replacement parts approved for customer installation are referred to as Customer Replaceable Units, or CRUs. Lenovo provides documentation with instructions...
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... a problem with one of these parts, contact a service technician.
External devices
CAUTION: Do not connect or disconnect any external device cables other than Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable while the computer power is on; otherwise, you might damage your computer. To avoid possible damage to attached devices, wait at least five seconds after the computer is shut down to disconnect external...
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... connectors. 4. Remove all cables from devices.
The power cord must be disconnected from the wall outlet or receptacle before installing all other electrical cables connected to the computer.
The power cord may be reconnected to the wall outlet or receptacle only after all other electrical cables have been connected to the computer.
CD and DVD drive safety
CD and DVD...
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...: When laser products (such as CD-ROMs, DVD drives, fiber optic devices, or transmitters) are installed, note the following: • Do not remove the covers. Removing the covers of the laser product could result in exposure to
hazardous laser radiation. There are no serviceable parts inside the device. • Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures...
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... and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer.
• Question: How can I install the device drivers? Solution: A compatible device driver is a requirement to ensure correct operation and performance of each component in your computer. If your computer is preinstalled with an operating system, Lenovo provides all device drivers that you need on the hard disk drive.
• Question: What can...
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Installing the battery pack For instructions on installing the battery pack, refer to the Setup Poster that comes with your computer.
Connecting the computer to an electrical outlet To connect the computer to an electrical outlet, do the following:
1. Connect the power cord to the ac power adapter. 2. Connect the ac power adapter to the power jack of the computer firmly. 3. Plug the power cord...
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... often you access the hard disk drive, how bright you make the
computer display.
Using the ac power adapter
The power to run your computer can come either from the lithium-ion battery pack provided with it, or from ac power through the ac power adapter. While you use ac power, the battery charges automatically.
The ac power adapter has two basic components: 1. The...
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... after you eject the card from the Windows operating system, the card can no longer be accessed. To access the card, you must remove it once, then insert it again.
Using USB connectors
Your computer is preinstalled with USB connectors compatible with USB 1.1, 2.0, or 3.0 devices.
Note: When using a high power consumption USB device such as a USB optical drive, use the power adapter that comes with...
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Software configuration
Consult your Internet Service Provider and search the Windows Help and Support Center for details on how to configure your computer for wireless connections.
Chapter 3. Connecting to the network 23
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... to set the password, refer to the online help information system on the right screen of the BIOS.
Note: To enter the BIOS, press F1 when the Lenovo logo is displayed on the screen while the computer is starting up.
Using a fingerprint reader
With the fingerprint reader, in addition to registering fingerprint information and using it as a password for Windows operating...
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... start the Windows operating system. You can perform the following recovery operations from the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace.
• Creating and using a rescue medium With a rescue medium, such as a disc or a USB hard disk drive, you can recover the computer from failures that prevent you from gaining access to the OneKey Recovery Pro workspace on your hard disk drive.
For more...
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... your computer. CD-RW drives and CD-RW/DVD drives are available for most computers and are easily installed. 6. Schedule system restore operations to take a system snapshot periodically.
Note: Always take a system snapshot before installing new drivers, updating software, or installing new software. 7. Update device drivers and BIOS when needed. 8. Profile your machine at http://support.lenovo.com...
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... firewalls, antivirus
software, and anti-spyware software and keep the software up to date.
Take care in setting passwords Remember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo authorized service providers will not reset it, and you might have to replace your system board or hard disk drive.
Clean the cover of your computer Occasionally clean your computer by doing the...
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.... • Press the power button. • Press Fn+F2 to confirm whether the LCD screen has been turned off.
Problems with drives and other storage devices
This section includes hard disk drive problems and optical drive problems.
Hard disk drive problems
Print these instructions now and keep it with your computer for reference later.
The hard disk drive makes a rattling noise intermittently...
Lenovo V580, V580c Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 33
... that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.
After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is installed to the system board before completing the service action.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do the following: 1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support. 2. Click Download Drivers & Software. The Web...
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...careful during such write operations as copying, saving, or formatting. The sequence of the
drives in the computer that you are servicing might have been altered. If you select an incorrect drive, data or programs might be ...by the improper insertion of a PC Card or the installation of an incompatible card • Improper disc insertion or use of an optical drive
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Note: Noise from the ac power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
Checking operational charging
To check whether the battery charges properly during operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.
Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator or icon...
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... service information
This chapter presents the following information: • "Recovering the computer settings" on page 33 • "Passwords" on page 33 • "Power management" on page 34
Recovering the computer settings
Performing backup and recovery operations using the OneKey Recovery Pro program The OneKey Recovery Pro program enables you to back up all your hard disk drive contents...