How to reset or factory restore Lenovo E156 device?
The Lenovo E156 is a laptop that can be reset or factory restored if you're experiencing issues with the device, want to start with a clean slate, or simply want to improve performance. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Lenovo E156 device:
Method 1: Recovery Environment
This method requires a recovery environment, which can be on a CD/DVD, USB drive, or creates a recovery environment on an external hard drive.
To create a recovery environment on an external hard drive:
1. First, make sure to back up all important files and data from the device to prevent data loss.
2. Connect an external hard drive to the Lenovo E156 device.
3. Open the Start menu and type Command Prompt in the search bar.
4. Right-click on Command Prompt and select Run as Administrator.
5. Type the following command and press Enter: "promptforb0x"
6. Press the F8 key until the Recovery Environment menu appears.
7. Select "Create a USB recovery drive" and follow the prompts to create the recovery environment on the external hard drive.
Once the recovery environment has been created and is available on the Lenovo E156 device, follow the next steps to reset the device:
1. Shut down the device and unplug the external hard drive.
2. Press the F12 key repeatedly until the Boot menu appears.
3. Select "USB recovery drive" and press Enter.
4. Follow the prompts and instructions to complete the entire reset process.
Method 2: BIOS Recovery
This method requires accessing the BIOS setting menu to perform a factory reset. Here are the steps to perform a BIOS recovery:
1. Turn off the Lenovo E156 device and press the F2 key repeatedly until the BIOS setup menu appears.
2. Select "Secure Erase" and follow the prompts to confirm that you want to erase all data on the hard drive.
3. Wait for the device to complete the erase process, which can take several minutes.
4. Shut down the device and press the F2 key repeatedly until the BIOS setup menu appears again.
5. Select "Quick Erase" and follow the prompts to wipe out the BIOS settings.
6. Wait for the device to complete the reset process.
7. Restart the device and press the F11 key to enter the Boot Menu.
8. Select "Lenovo Recovery Image" and press Enter.
9. Follow the prompts to install the Lenovo recovery image.
Method 3: System Restore
This method allows you to restore the device to a previous system point, which can fix minor system issues or recover lost files. To perform a system restore on the Lenovo E156:
1. Press the Windows key and type "restore" in the search bar.
2. Select "Create a restore point" and click on "Modify a system restore point."
3. Select the restore point you want to restore to and click on "Restore."
4. Wait for the device to complete the system restore process.
If none of these methods work or you're not comfortable using any of them, it's recommended to take the device to a certified Lenovo technician for repair or replacement.
