How to Perform a Laptop Reset

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Title: How to Perform a Laptop Reset

Document Version: 01

Last Update: May 6, 2020

Description: This document describes how to perform a hardware laptop reset of a Lenovo ThinkPad Yoga.

Procedure:

1.) Shutdown the device by going through the typical Windows shutdown procedure. If unable to do so, hold the power button for approximately 30 seconds until the computer turns off entirely.

2.) Unplug all cables, including the AC charger.

3.) Turn over the device, so that the top of the lid is resting on a table or other flat surface.

4.) On the now exposed underside of the device, locate the reset hole.

5.) Insert a thin, narrow object such as a paper clip into the hole. Press down on the internal button for at least 30 seconds.

6.) Release the paper clip and turn over the device.

7.) Attach the AC charger and power on the device.