Lenovo ThinkPad X200 Hardware Maintenance Manual - Page 25
Important service information, Strategy for replacing FRUs - drivers download
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Chapter 2. Important service information This chapter presents following important service information that applies to all machine types supported by this manual: • "Strategy for replacing FRUs" on page 19 - "Strategy for replacing a hard disk drive" on page 20 - "Important notice for replacing a system board" on page 20 - "How to use error message" on page 20 • "Strategy for replacing FRUs for CTO, CMV, and GAV" on page 20 - "Product definition" on page 20 - "FRU identification for CTO, CMV, and GAV products" on page 21 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. System Disassembly/Reassembly videos that show the FRU removals or replacements for the Lenovo® authorized service technicians are available in the following support site: http://www.lenovoservicetraining.com. 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. 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, 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. Use the following strategy to prevent unnecessary expense for replacing and servicing FRUs: • If you are instructed to replace a FRU but the replacement does not correct the problem, reinstall the original FRU before you continue. © Copyright Lenovo 2008, 2011 19