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4. Install the new battery.
5. Reconnect all the cables to the system board and close the computer cover. See
Chapter 4, “Completing the parts replacement,” on page 31.
Note: When the computer is turned on for the first time after battery
replacement, an error message might be displayed. This is normal after
replacing the battery.
6. Turn on the computer and all attached devices.
7. Use the Setup Utility program to set the date and time and any passwords. See
“Using the Setup Utility” in your ThinkCentre User Guide.
Replacing the front audio and USB assembly
Attention
Do not open your computer or attempt any repair before reading the “Important safety
information” in the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that came with your computer.
To obtain a copy of the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/support
This section provides instructions on how to replace the front audio and USB
assembly.
1. Open the computer cover. See “Opening the cover” on page 11.
Figure 8. Installing a new battery
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