Chapter 6. Troubleshooting And Diagnostics; Basic Troubleshooting - Lenovo 3257A9U User Manual

Chapter 6. Troubleshooting and diagnostics

This chapter describes some basic troubleshooting and diagnostic programs. If your computer problem
is not described here, see Chapter 7 "Getting information, help, and service" on page 45 for additional
troubleshooting resources.

Basic troubleshooting

The following table provides information to help you troubleshoot your computer problems.
Note: If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer serviced. For a list of service and support
telephone numbers, refer to the ThinkCentre Safety and Warranty Guide that comes with your computer or
go to the Lenovo Support Web site at http://www.lenovo.com/support.
Symptom
The computer does not start
when you press the power
switch.
The monitor screen is blank.
The keyboard does not work.
The mouse does not work.
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Verify that:
• The power cord is correctly connected to the rear of the computer and to a
working electrical outlet.
• If your computer has a secondary power switch on the rear of the computer,
make sure that it is switched on.
• The power indicator on the front of the computer is on.
• The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for
your country or region.
Verify that:
• The monitor signal cable is correctly connected to the monitor and to the
appropriate monitor connector on the computer.
• The monitor power cord is correctly connected to the monitor and to a working
electrical outlet.
• The monitor is turned on and the brightness and contrast controls are set
correctly.
• The computer voltage matches the voltage available at the electrical outlet for
your country or region.
• If your computer has two monitor connectors, be sure to use the connector
on the graphics card.
Verify that:
• The computer is turned on.
• The keyboard is securely connected to a USB connector on the computer.
• No keys are stuck.
Verify that:
• The computer is turned on.
• The mouse is securely connected to a USB connector on the computer.
• The mouse is clean. Refer to "Cleaning an optical mouse" on page 44 for further
information.
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