Chapter 2. Solving computer problems
Diagnosing problems . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . 12
Error messages . . . . . . . . . . 12
Errors without messages . . . . . . . 17
A password problem . . . . . . . . 18
A power switch problem . . . . . . . 19
Keyboard problems . . . . . . . . 19
UltraNav problems. . . . . . . . . 20
Standby or hibernation problems . . . . 21
Computer screen problems . . . . . . 23
Battery problems . . . . . . . . . 24
Hard disk drive problems . . . . . . 25
A startup problem . . . . . . . . . 26
Other problems . . . . . . . . . . 27
Starting IBM BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . 30
Recovering pre-installed software . . . . . 31
Upgrading the hard disk drive . . . . . . 32
Replacing the battery . . . . . . . . . 35
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