Lenovo Z710 manual Strategy for replacing FRUs, Before replacing parts

Lenovo Z710 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 customer-installable. The BIOS and device drivers are posted on the customer support site: http://consumersupport.lenovo.com/.

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 the 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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