Completing The Parts Replacement - Lenovo ThinkCentre 8111 Hardware Replacement Manual

3. Locate the mouse connector.
4. Disconnect the failing mouse cable from the computer.
5. Connect the new mouse to the appropriate connector on the computer.
6. Go to "Completing the parts replacement."

Completing the parts replacement

After working with parts, you need to replace the computer cover and reconnect
any cables, including telephone lines and power cords. Also, depending on the
part that was replaced, you might need to confirm the updated information in the
Setup Utility program.
1. Ensure that all components have been reassembled correctly and that no tools
2. Reposition any cables that might impede the replacement of the cover.
3. Lower the drive bay assembly and close the computer cover.
4. Install any locking devices such as a cable lock as necessary.
5. Reconnect the external cables and power cords to the computer. See "Locating
6. If your computer is being placed in the vertical position, attach the floor stand.
7. If you are replacing the system board or microporcessor, you must update
8. To update the configuration, see "Starting the Setup Utility" in the Quick
Note: In most areas of the world, Lenovo requires the return of the defective CRU.
Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM
To update (flash) the BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM, do the following:
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Note: Your mouse might be connected to a standard mouse connector 1 or a
USB connector 2 in the front or rear of your computer. See "Locating
the connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 2 or "Locating the
connectors on the front of your computer" on page 1.
or loose screws are left inside your computer.
the connectors on the rear of your computer" on page 2.
(flash) the BIOS, see "Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette or CD-ROM."
Reference that was included with your computer.
Information about this will come with the CRU or will come a few days
after the CRU arrives.
Important
Start the Setup Utility program to view your system information. See
"Starting the Setup Utility" in your Quick Reference. If the serial number and
the machine type/model listed on the Main menu do not match what is
printed on the label of your computer, you must update (flash) the BIOS to
change the serial number and the machine type/model.