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Question

how to wipe a Lenovo laptop

Oct 29, 2012 2:50AM PDT

Need to wipe a Lenovo laptop and reload or save operating system.

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Answer
Varies with model.
Oct 29, 2012 3:07AM PDT

Given no model number I fear the answer is check the lenovo web site and page on the model you have.
Bob

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T500 Thinkpad
Oct 29, 2012 3:19AM PDT

T500 Think Pad

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Looks to be on page 55 of the Service Manual.
Oct 29, 2012 3:26AM PDT
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wipe disk
Nov 11, 2012 2:21PM PST

wipe disk with partition wizard boot disk, free. Happy