Lenovo 5354- User Manual

Chapter 1. Product overview This chapter describes the computer features, specifications, preinstalled softwareprograms, and part and connector locations. Features This section provides information about the computer features. System information The following information covers a variety of models. ...

Specifications This section lists the physical specifications for your computer. Dimensions Width: 286 mm (11.26 inches) Height: 82.5 mm (3.25 inches) Depth: 235.5 mm (9.27 inches) Weight Maximum configuration as shipped: 4.18 kg (9.22 lbs) Environment Air temperature: Operating: 10° to 35°C (50° to...

Note: The Lenovo ThinkVantage Tools program is only available on computerspreinstalled with Windows 7 from Lenovo. ThinkVantage Productivity Center: The ThinkVantage Productivity Center program guides you to a host of information and tools to help you set up,understand, maintain, and enhance your co...

Locating connectors on the rear of your computer Figure 2 shows the locations of the connectors on the rear of your computer. Someconnectors on the rear of your computer are color-coded to help you determinewhere to connect the cables on your computer. 1 Cable lock latch 6 Microphone connector 2 ac ...

Locating components To remove the computer cover, see “Removing the computer cover” on page 12. Figure 3 shows the locations of the various components in your computer. 1 Front audio and USB assembly 6 Heat sink 2 Hard disk drive 7 System board 3 System fan assembly 8 Battery 4 Optical drive 9 Memor...

Locating parts on the system board Figure 4 shows the locations of the parts on the system board. 1 Battery 8 SATA connectors (2) 2 Thermal sensor connector 9 Front USB connector 2 3 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) /Recovery jumper 10 Front audio connector 4 Serial (COM) connect...

Chapter 2. Installing or replacing hardware This chapter provides instructions on how to install or replace hardware for yourcomputer. Handling static-sensitive devices Do not open the static-protective package containing the new part until thedefective part has been removed from the computer and yo...

Removing the computer cover 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: h...

Removing and reinstalling the front bezel 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 Gu...

4. Go to “Completing the parts replacement” on page 24. Installing or replacing a memory module 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 o...

4. Insert the new memory module into the appropriate memory slot. Make surethat the notch 2 of the new memory module are aligned with the slot key 1 of the memory slot. Then, press the new memory module firmly and pivot itdown until it snaps into position. Make sure that the new memory module isfirm...

8. Slide the new hard disk drive into the hard disk drive bay and pivot it downuntil it snaps into position. 9. Reconnect the power cable to the optical drive. What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing t...

What to do next: v To work with another piece of hardware, go to the appropriate section. v To complete the replacement, go to “Completing the parts replacement” onpage 24. Replacing the heat sink Attention Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading and understanding the“Importan...

4. Place the new heat sink on the system board so that the four screws are alignedwith the four corresponding mounting studs on the system board. 5. Alternate tightening each screw a small and equal amount until the heat sink issecured to the system board. Do not over-tighten the screws. What to do ...

Replacing the ac power adapter 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...

Replacing the keyboard or mouse 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 t...

Completing the parts replacement After completing the installation or replacement for all parts, you need to reinstallthe computer cover and reconnect cables. Depending on the parts you installed orreplaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the Setup Utilityprogram. Refer to Chap...

4. Position the computer cover on the chassis so that the rail guide on thecomputer cover engages the rail on the chassis. Then, pivot the computer coverclosed until it snaps into position. 5. If there is a computer cable lock available, lock the computer. 6. Reconnect the external cables and power ...

computers. You can order a security cable directly from Lenovo by searching for Kensington at: http://www.lenovo.com/support Password protection To deter unauthorized use of your computer, you can use the Setup Utilityprogram to set a password. When you turn on your computer, you are promptedto type...

Chapter 3. Recovery information This chapter will help you get familiar with recovery solutions provided byLenovo. This chapter explains when and how to use the following recoverymethods: v Creating and using recovery media v Performing backup and recovery operations v Using the Rescue and Recovery ...

v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows Vista, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Product Recovery Media . Then, follow the instructions on the screen. v To create Product Recovery discs on Windows XP, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Create Recovery Media . Then, fo...

3. Click the Restore your system from a backup icon. 4. Follow the instructions on the screen. v To perform a recovery operation using the Rescue and Recovery program onWindows Vista or Windows XP, do the following: 1. From the Windows desktop, click Start → All Programs → ThinkVantage → Rescue and ...

3. When you hear beeps or see a logo screen, release the F11 key. 4. If you set a Rescue and Recovery password, type your password whenprompted. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens after a short delay. Note: If the Rescue and Recovery workspace fails to open, see “Solvingrecovery problems” on pa...

2. Follow the instructions on the Web site at: http://www.lenovo.com/think/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-54483 3. After the recovery repair diskette is created, take out the diskette from thediskette drive and label it Recovery Repair Diskette . Then, store it in a safe place for future ...

Chapter 4. Using the Setup Utility The Setup Utility program is used to view and change the configuration settings ofyour computer, regardless of which operating system you are using. However, theoperating system settings might override any similar settings in the Setup Utilityprogram. Starting the ...

v Be significantly different from your previous passwords Set User Password After you have set a user password using the Set User Password option, the user isprompted to type a valid password each time the computer is turned on. Thecomputer cannot be used until a valid password is typed in. For more...

Exiting from the Setup Utility program After you finish viewing or changing settings, press Esc to return to the SetupUtility program main menu. You might have to press Esc several times. If youwant to save the new settings, press F10 to save and exit the Setup Utilityprogram. Otherwise, your change...

Chapter 5. Updating system programs This chapter contains information about updating POST/BIOS and how to recoverfrom a POST/BIOS update failure. Using system programs System programs are the basic layer of software built into your computer. Systemprograms include the POST, the BIOS code, and the Se...

3. When prompted to change the serial number, press N. If you want to changethe serial number, press Y when prompted, type in the serial number and pressEnter. 4. When prompted to change the machine type/model, press N. If you want tochange the machine type/model, press Y when prompted, type in the ...

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If yourcomputer problem is not described here, see Chapter 7, “Getting information, help,and service,” on page 49 for additional troubleshooting resources. Basic troubleshooting The ...

Symptom Action The computer beeps multipletimes before the operatingsystem starts. Verify that no keys are stuck. Diagnostic programs Diagnostic programs are used to test hardware components of your computer andreport operating-system-controlled settings that can cause hardware failures. Thereare tw...

To run the Lenovo System Toolbox, click Start → All Programs → Lenovo Services → Lenovo System Toolbox . Follow the instructions on the screen. For additional information about running the Lenovo System Toolbox, refer to the Lenovo SystemToolbox help system. The Lenovo System Toolbox also has proble...

Running the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc This section provides instructions on how to run the diagnostic program from adiagnostic disc that you created. To run the diagnostic program from a diagnostic disc that you created, do thefollowing: 1. Make sure the optical drive you want to use...

Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service This chapter contains information about help, service, and technical assistance forproducts manufactured by Lenovo. Information resources You can use the information in this section to access useful resources relating toyour computing needs. Online B...

v Access troubleshooting and support information for your computer model andother supported products. v Find the service and support phone numbers for your country or region. v Find a Service Provider located near you. Help and service This section contains information about obtaining help and servi...

For a list of the Lenovo Support phone numbers for your country or region, go tohttp://www.lenovo.com/support and click Support phone list or refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that is provided with your computer. Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the numbe...

Index A ac power adapter, replacing 22Access Help 50antivirus software 5audio line-in connector 8audio line-out connector 8audio subsystem 1 B backup and recovery operations 31basic troubleshooting 43BIOS, updating (flashing) 41, 42 C cable lock, security 25Change Supervisor Password 38changing star...