Solution:
The rattling noise might be heard when:
v The hard disk drive starts accessing the data or when it stops.
v You are carrying the hard disk drive.
v You are carrying your computer.
This is a normal characteristic of a hard disk drive and is not a defect.
Problem:
The hard disk drive does not work.
Solution:
In the startup menu in BIOS Setup Utility, make sure that the hard disk
drive is in the "Boot priority order". If it is in the device list of "Excluded
from boot order", the hard disk drive is disabled. Move it into the "Boot
priority order".
A startup problem
Problem:
The Microsoft
Solution:
Use the Rescue and Recovery workspace to help solve or identify your
problem. To open Rescue and Recovery, do the following:
1. Turn off your PC, then turn it on again.
2. Watch the screen carefully while your PC starts. When "To interrupt
normal startup, press the blue ThinkVantage button" message is
displayed at the lower left of the screen, press the blue ThinkVantage
button. The Rescue and Recovery workspace opens.
3. After the Rescue and Recovery workspace opens, you can do the
following:
v Rescue and Restore your files, folders, or backups.
v Configure your system settings and passwords.
v Communicate by using the internet and link to the ThinkPad
support site.
v Troubleshoot and diagnose problems using diagnostics.
In the top panel of the Rescue and Recovery workspace, you can click the
following to open other pages or exit the utility:
Event Viewer enables you to view a log that contains information about
events, or tasks, associated with Rescue and Recovery operations.
System Information enables you to see key hardware and software
information about your computer. This information might be valuable
when trying to diagnose problems.
Warranty Status enables you to see when your warranty expires, the terms
of service for your computer, or a list of replacement parts.
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Solving computer problems
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