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iSchool-issued Lenovo brand laptops come with an application named “Lenovo System Update” installed.

The Lenovo System Update application regularly runs in the background to install driver updates.

Every once in a while, you may be faced with a notification telling you updates that require a computer restart are available. See example message below.

If you see the message, follow the instructions to apply the updates. In general, you should apply the updates as soon as you are able. While you have the option of clicking “Cancel”, you will need to install the updates sooner or later.

While the Lenovo System Update application does run on a regular schedule, you have the option to run it on demand, to look for driver, BIOS, and firmware updates by following the instructions on this page:

Lenovo System Update driver, BIOS, and firmware updates search

Lenovo laptops with non-removable batteries have a “power/battery reset” button that is useful to use when troubleshooting problems with:

– laptop not powering on
– external devices (including monitors) not being recognized by the laptop
– power adapters (battery chargers) not being recognized by the laptop
– messages about the power adapter

The actions below do not affect any software or settings.

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Follow these steps to use the “power/battery reset” button:

– Disconnect computer from all cables, including monitors and power adapters.
– Shutdown computer.
– Find a paperclip, toothpick, or other small pointy object.
– Turn computer upside down.
– Stick the paperclip (or other object) in the small hole on the bottom of computer. You should feel a click.

– Click the button a few times.
– Click the button and hold it down for 60 seconds.
– Turn the computer back on.
– Plug external devices and/or cables back into the computer.

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