Lenovo ThinkPad X300, Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Important service information
This chapter presents following important service information:
v
“Strategy for replacing FRUs”
– “Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 18
– “Important notice for replacing a system board” on page 18
– “How to use error message” on page 18
v “Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV” on page 19
– “Product definition” on page 19
– “FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products” on page 19
v
“Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs” on page 21
Strategy for replacing FRUs
Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and
servicing FRUs:
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If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the
problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue .
Important:
BIOS and device driver fixes are customer-installable. The BIOS and device
drivers are posted on the customer support site
http://www.lenovo.com/support
Advise customers to contact the Customer Support Center at 800-426-7378 if they
need assistance in obtaining or installing any software fixes, drivers, and BIOS
downloads.
Customers in Canada should call the Customer Support Center at 800-565-3344
for assistance or download information.
Before replacing parts:
Make sure that all software fixes, drivers, and BIOS downloads are installed
before replacing any FRUs listed in this manual.
After a system board is replaced, ensure that the latest BIOS is loaded to the
system board before completing the service action.
To download software fixes, drivers, and BIOS, do as follows:
1. Go to http://www.lenovo.com/support
2. Enter the product number of the computer or press Auto-detect button on the
screen.
3. Select Downloads and drivers .
4.
Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software.
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