Lenovo IdeaPad U300e Hardware Maintenance Manual
Important service information
This chapter presents the following important service information:
•• “Strategy for replacing FRUs” on page 16
–“Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive” on page 17
–“Important notice for replacing a system board ” on page 17
•• “Important information about replacing RoHS compliant FRUs” on page 18
Important:
BIOS and device driver fixes are
Strategy for replacing FRUs
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, follow the steps below:
1.Go to http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/.
2.Enter a serial number or select a product or use Lenovo smart downloading.
3.Select the BIOS/Driver/Applications and download.
4.Follow the directions on the screen and install the necessary software.
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