Lenovo B460e Laptop User Guide

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Replacing the battery  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
To replace the battery, do the following:
1Turn off the computer, or enter hibernation mode. Disconnect the AC adapter and all cables 
from the computer.
2Close the computer display, and turn the computer over.
3Unlock the manual battery latch  . Holding the...

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Replacing the hard disk drive  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
You can increase the storage capacity of your computer by replacing the hard disk drive with 
one of greater capacity. You can purchase a new hard disk drive from your reseller or Lenovo 
marketing representative.
The drive is very sensitive. Incorrect handling can cause damage and...

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To replace the hard disk drive, do the following:
1Turn off the computer; then disconnect the AC adapter and all cables from the computer.
2Close the computer display, and then turn the computer over.
3Remove the battery pack.
4Remove the Hard disk drive (HDD)/Memory/Mini PCI Express Card slot compartment 
cover.
a. Loosen the screws that secure the compartment cover  .
b. Remove the compartment cover  .
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5Remove the frame fixing screws  .
6Pull the tab in the direction shown by arrow  .
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7Take out the hard disk drive secured in a metal frame  .
8Remove the screws and detach the metal frame from the hard disk drive.
9Attach the metal frame to a new hard disk drive and tighten the screws.
0Put the hard disk drive gently into the hard disk drive bay with the tab facing upwards and 
the connectors facing each other; then push it firmly into space.
AReinstall the frame fixing screws.
BReinstall the compartment cover and tighten the screws.
CReinstall the battery...

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Replacing memory  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
You can increase the amount of memory in your computer by installing a double-data-rate three 
synchronous dynamic random access memory (DDR3 SDRAM)-available as an option-in the 
memory slot of your computer. DDR3 SDRAMs are available in various...

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6If two DDR3 SDRAMs are already installed in the memory slot, remove one of them to 
make room for the new one by pressing out on the latches on both edges of the socket at the 
same time. Be sure to save the old DDR3 SDRAM for future use.
7Align the notch of the DDR3 SDRAM with the protrusion of the socket and gently insert the 
DDR3 SDRAM into the socket at a 30-45° angle.
8Push the DDR3 SDRAM inward toward the socket until the latches on both edges of the 
socket are...

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To make sure that the DDR3 SDRAM is installed correctly, do as follows: 
1Turn the computer on. 
2Hold F2 during startup. The BIOS setup utility screen opens. The System Memory item 
shows the total amount of memory installed in your computer. 
Note:If only one DDR3 SDRAM is used on the computer you are servicing, the card must be installed in 
SLOT-0 ( : lower slot), but not in SLOT-1 ( : upper slot). 

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Removing the optical drive  - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
To remove the optical drive, do the following:
1Remove the screw shown in the illustration  .
2Gently pull the optical drive out  .
The following table provides a list of CRUs (Customer Replaceable Units) for your computer, 
and informs you of where to find replacement...

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