Lenovo 24384KU Laptop User Manual


 
When installing the hard disk drive, solid-state drive, or optical drive, follow the instructions shipped with
your hardware, and apply pressure only where needed on the device.
Turn off your computer if you are replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
When replacing the primary hard disk drive or solid-state drive, reattach the cover of the drive slot.
Store your external and removable hard disk drive or optical drives in the appropriate containers or
packaging when they are not being used.
Before you install any of the following devices, touch a metal table or a grounded metal object. This action
reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device.
Memory modules
Mini-PCI cards
ExpressCards
Smart cards
Memory cards, such as SD cards, SDHC cards, SDXC cards, and MultiMediaCards
Note: Not all listed devices are included in your computer.
This action reduces any static electricity from your body. The static electricity could damage the device.
While transferring data to or from a ash media card, such as an SD card, do not put your computer into
sleep or hibernation mode before the data transfer is complete; otherwise, your data could become
damaged.
Take care in setting passwords
Remember your passwords. If you forget a supervisor or hard disk password, Lenovo will not reset it, and
you might have to replace your system board, or hard disk drive or solid-state drive.
Care for the ngerprint reader
The following actions could damage the ngerprint reader or cause it not to work properly:
Scratching the surface of the reader with a hard, pointed object.
Scraping the surface of the reader with your ngernail or anything hard.
Using or touching the reader with a dirty nger.
If you notice any of the following conditions, gently clean the surface of the reader with a dry, soft, lint-free
cloth:
The surface of the reader is dirty or stained.
The surface of the reader is wet.
The reader often fails to enroll or authenticate your ngerprint.
Register your computer
Register your ThinkPad computer with Lenovo. For more information, see “Registering your computer”
on page 21.
Be sure not to modify your computer
Only an authorized ThinkPad repair technician should disassemble and repair your computer.
Do not modify or tape the latches to keep the display open or closed.
Cleaning the cover of your computer
Occasionally clean your computer by doing the following:
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