International Business Machines Corporation DS1WLIV User Manual

Chapter 2. Solving computer problems

Diagnosing problems .

Troubleshooting .

Error codes or messages .

Errors without codes or messages .

A password problem .

A power switch problem .

Keyboard problems

TrackPoint problems .

Infrared port problems

Standby or hibernation problems .

Computer screen problems .

An external monitor problem .

A television problem .

Battery problems

Hard disk drive problems .

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW,
CD-RW/DVD drive problems .

Software problems .

Other problems .

Starting BIOS Setup Utility .

Recover pre-installed software .

Installing a new operating system and device
drivers .

Backing up your system .

Backing up your registry .

Backing up data.

Replacing the hard disk drive .

Replacing the battery .

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