i recently re-install trial windows 7 on my Lenovo. then I realize i should use the factory reset instead because of the original windows preloaded with it. the problem is i can't find my factory restore DVDs. so i tried to revert to use the Lenovo partition (hidden) in the hard disk. the problem is, i can't restore my laptop using this partition. to add up, the F11 key does not work during boot. is there any other way to restore my machine? The hidden Lenovo partition is 14GB and it's untouched.
1) Need to do factory restore
2) Lost recovery DVDs
3) Untouched 14GB Lenovo hidden partition
4) Cant access the hidden partition in boot, other than using linux (Ubuntu)

This post has been edited by max291: Feb 12 2012, 12:01 AM

Problem solved. The OKR is working again. I dont have to repartition the hard disk like original. just copy the entire recovery image into C and it boot straight into OKR. If you're interested to know how this was done, you can refer to this blog i just created. LePetiteLenovo. Ive listed the steps to take. Hopefully this post can help all IdeaPad users having the same problem as mine.
Just as rough idea:
Step 1) Prepare Windows PE on USB Flash Drive
Step 2) Prepare HDD for image recovery / copy
Step 3) Copy the whole image from hidden partition.
All are using cmd.
Cheers!