Moving your computer – Lenovo S710 All-in-One User Manual

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• Keep your computer software up-to-date. See “Keeping your computer current ” on page 21 for more

information.

• Keep a log book. Entries might include major software or hardware changes, device-driver updates,

intermittent problems and what you did to resolve them, and any minor issues you might have
experienced. A log book can help you or a Lenovo technician determine if a problem is related to change
in hardware, change in software, or some other action that might have taken place.

Moving your computer

Take the following precautions before moving your computer.

1. Back up all files and data from the hard disk drive. There are a variety of backup programs available

commercially. Your operating system also might have a backup program that you can use.

2. Remove all media (diskettes, compact discs, tapes, and so on) from the drives.

3. Turn off the computer and all attached devices. Your hard disk drive automatically parks the read/write

head in a nondata area. This prevents damage to the hard disk drive.

4. Unplug the power cords from electrical outlets.

5. Disconnect communication cables, such as modem or network cables, from the outlets first, and then

disconnect the other ends from the computer.

6. Note where any remaining cables are attached to the computer; then, remove them.

7. If you saved the original shipping cartons and packing materials, use them to pack the units. If you are

using different cartons, cushion the units to avoid damage.

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