Reset your IdeaPad

Please note: this process will erase all of your files/data that you have saved to the laptop. Please backup all files before using this process.

• Make sure the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 laptop is plugged in powered off

• Using a paperclip, insert it into the reset hole for approximately 3 seconds

• A menu will appear, select System Recovery and press enter.

• On the next menu select Troubleshoot then press enter.

• Then select Reset this PC and press enter

Select Remove Everything and hit enter

• Select Local Install then press enter

• Select Fully Clean Drive then press enter

• Select Reset and press enter

The reset process will begin.  This will take 30-60 minutes and when completed the computer will be as it was brand new. 

A Windows 11 menu will appear once the laptop is reset.

• Select United States then select Yes

• For the keyboard menu select US and then press Yes

• Under the second keyboard menu press Skip

• Select your wireless connection  and press Connect

• Once connected to your wireless connection Press Next

• Press Accept to accept the license agreement 

• Select Setup for personal use then press Next

• Select Offline Account  

• Press Limited Experience
  
• Enter your Name and press Next
  
• Enter a Password and press Next
  
• Confirm your Password and press Next
  
• Enter your 3 security questions pressing Next after each one
  
• Press Accept
  
• Press Skip
  
• Select Accept
  

Windows will now start its configuration process. This process can take a few minutes. 

Once you see this screen your computer is ready to use.