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Running a Low-Level Format (TP 560Z - 2640)



Running a Low-Level Format

Do the following to format the hard disk.

  Make sure the drive address to be formatted is correct. This procedure erases all information on the disk.

  1.  Power off the computer.
  2.  Press and hold F1, then power on the computer.
  3.  Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears.
  4.  Click on the Test icon. The basic diagnostic menu appears.
  5.  Press Ctrl+A to enter Advanced Diagnostics mode. The ThinkPad FRU Connections menu appears.
  6.  Click on Exit. The Keyboard Test menu appears.
  7.  Click on Exit again.
  8.  Press Ctrl+L. The Low Level Format menu appears.
  9.  Follow the instructions on the menu.

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