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...state drive (SSD 35 Restoring the factory contents 36 Recovering data 37 Chapter 5. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage ... sure not to modify your computer display . . . . 8 Chapter 3. Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer ... 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1.
...state drive (SSD 35 Restoring the factory contents 36 Recovering data 37 Chapter 5. Taking care of your ThinkPad computer 5 Important tips 5 Be careful about where and how you work 5 Be gentle with the ThinkVantage ... sure not to modify your computer display . . . . 8 Chapter 3. Upgrading and replacing devices 39 Replacing the battery 39 Upgrading the hard disk drive or solid state drive 41 Replacing memory 48 Chapter 6. Warranty information . . . . 63 Types of your computer ... 33 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 Startup problems 33 Chapter 4. Contents Read this first v Chapter 1.
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... in the following : the HDD, the SSD, the PCI Express Mini Card, the Modem Daughter Card, the memory, the keyboard, or the palm rest. See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. See the Appendix B, "Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)," on page 67 of the alternative recovery ... asked questions and tells where you can I follow when using my ThinkPad computer? Where can find the detailed specifications for use when Access Help is inaccessible. I need to upgrade a device or I prevent problems with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring the factory contents" on your computer" in ...
... in the following : the HDD, the SSD, the PCI Express Mini Card, the Modem Daughter Card, the memory, the keyboard, or the palm rest. See http://www.lenovo.com/think/support. See the Appendix B, "Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)," on page 67 of the alternative recovery ... asked questions and tells where you can I follow when using my ThinkPad computer? Where can find the detailed specifications for use when Access Help is inaccessible. I need to upgrade a device or I prevent problems with the ThinkPad computer, see "Restoring the factory contents" on your computer" in ...
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Note: If you install a memory module in only one of the two memory slots, install it firmly 2 . Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the lower slot. 2 1 2 1 9. then press it in the slot and does not move easily. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into the socket at an angle of the socket, insert the SO-DIMM into place. 10. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Chapter 5. With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the contact edge side of about 20 degrees 1 ; 8.
Note: If you install a memory module in only one of the two memory slots, install it firmly 2 . Make sure that the card is firmly fixed in the lower slot. 2 1 2 1 9. then press it in the slot and does not move easily. Pivot the SO-DIMM downward until it snaps into the socket at an angle of the socket, insert the SO-DIMM into place. 10. Upgrading and replacing devices 51 Chapter 5. With the notched end of the SO-DIMM toward the contact edge side of about 20 degrees 1 ; 8.
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.... Turn the computer over . Reinstall the four screws for the palm rest. 12. Chapter 5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 d. c. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Turn on the computer. 2. Reinstall the battery. 13. Close the computer display...
.... Turn the computer over . Reinstall the four screws for the palm rest. 12. Chapter 5. When the ThinkPad logo comes up, immediately press F1 to the computer. Upgrading and replacing devices 53 d. c. Push the front side of memory installed in your computer. Turn on the computer. 2. Reinstall the battery. 13. Close the computer display...
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Customers are responsible for several critical CRUs. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may also be unplugged, or are two types of the following page....difficulty replacing a CRU, you are unable to remove and replace. Online Access Help and the Lenovo Limited Warranty-01 (LLW) warranty URL "http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs" provide instructions for the customer to access these CRUs can upgrade or replace. CRU URL offers three options: auto detect, "key in the table on ...
Customers are responsible for several critical CRUs. In some technical skill, as well as tools such as memory, wireless cards, notebook keyboards, and palm rests with fingerprint reader and touchpad may also be unplugged, or are two types of the following page....difficulty replacing a CRU, you are unable to remove and replace. Online Access Help and the Lenovo Limited Warranty-01 (LLW) warranty URL "http://www.lenovo.com/CRUs" provide instructions for the customer to access these CRUs can upgrade or replace. CRU URL offers three options: auto detect, "key in the table on ...
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... hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 troubleshooting 31 upgrading 41 help and service 55 hibernation mode troubleshooting 25 ...I important instructions v important tips 5 K keyboard cleaning 8 troubleshooting 24 M memory replacing 48 troubleshooting 23 modem connection 6 N negative ions 5...
... hardware 69 features and specifications 69 © Copyright Lenovo 2008 finding information 1 fingerprint reader caring for 7 troubleshooting 33 frequently asked questions 11 H hard disk drive diagnosing 13 troubleshooting 31 upgrading 41 help and service 55 hibernation mode troubleshooting 25 ...I important instructions v important tips 5 K keyboard cleaning 8 troubleshooting 24 M memory replacing 48 troubleshooting 23 modem connection 6 N negative ions 5...
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troubleshooting (continued) error messages 15 errors without messages 21 fingerprint reader 33 keyboard 24 memory 23 password 23 pointing device 24 sleep or hibernation 25 startup problems 33 storage device 31 U upgrading devices 39 W warranty information 63 Web help 55 worldwide support telephone list 57 84 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide
troubleshooting (continued) error messages 15 errors without messages 21 fingerprint reader 33 keyboard 24 memory 23 password 23 pointing device 24 sleep or hibernation 25 startup problems 33 storage device 31 U upgrading devices 39 W warranty information 63 Web help 55 worldwide support telephone list 57 84 ThinkPad® R500 Service and Troubleshooting Guide