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![]() When reinstalling Windows, try the Lenovo disc images, as longer battery times have been reported, probably due to custom drivers. A can of compressed air may be useful too, and a bottle of isopropyl alcohol and cotton buds are good for cleaning, but not on the screen. ![]() The only tools you need for servicing a ThinkPad are a set of small screwdrivers and a nylon spudger (for taking the screen and keyboard bezels off), and possibly a pair of tweezers. Corporate bulk purchasers don't usually go for it. The hard drive should come out of the enclosure effortlessly. Continue pulling on the pull tab until the hard drive and the two plastic rails come out of the enclosure. Not only will it have better brightness, colour, contrast and viewing angles - you will most probably more than make up the investment when selling it. Gently pull the black pull tab out from above the hard drive. When buying a new ThinkPad, consider taking the IPS screen option if possible, as it doesn't cost much. ![]() Don’t be left in the lurch if your hard drive crashes, or if a forced Windows update leaves you scrambling for your settings, your apps, your marbles. ![]() When buying a used ThinkPad, remember to check that the BIOS is not locked with a supervisor's password and that Computrace is not enabled and activated. An entire backup of your new laptop drive, including the Custom Configuration we made for you AND your Eclipse files, are backed up to a 1 TB external hard drive. For IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad laptop enthusiasts.
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