Chapter 7. Getting Information, Help And Service - Lenovo ideacentre 510S Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 7. Getting information, help, and service
This chapter contains the following topics:
• "Help and service" on page 77
Help and service
This section provides information about obtaining help and service.
Calling for service
During the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support
Center. For the warranty period of the computer, go to http://www.lenovo.com/warranty-status. For a list of
Lenovo Support phone numbers, go to http://www.lenovo.com/support/phone.
Note: Phone numbers are subject to change without notice. If the number for your country or region is not
provided, contact your Lenovo reseller or Lenovo marketing representative.
The following services are available during the warranty period:
• Problem determination - Trained service personnel are available to assist you with determining a
hardware problem and deciding what action is necessary to fix the problem.
• Hardware repair - If the problem is caused by hardware under warranty, trained service personnel are
available to provide the applicable level of service.
• Engineering Change management - There might be changes that are required after a product has
been sold. Lenovo or your reseller will make selected Engineering Changes (ECs) that apply to your
hardware available.
These items are not covered by the warranty:
• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts
• Identification of software problem sources
• Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade
• Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers
• Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)
• Installation and maintenance of application programs
If possible, be at the computer when you call. Have the following information available:
• Machine type and model
• Serial numbers of your hardware products
• Description of the problem
• Exact wording of any error messages
• Hardware and software configuration information
Purchasing additional services
During and after the warranty period, you can purchase additional services. Examples of these additional
services include:
• Support for hardware, operating systems, and application programs
• Network setup and configuration services
• Upgraded or extended hardware repair services
• Custom installation services
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