Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units (Crus) - Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 Manual

Chapter 4. Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs) are computer parts that can be upgraded
or replaced by the customer. There are two types of CRUs: Self-service and
Optional-service. Self-service CRUs are easy to install. They might be standalone,
latched, or require a screwdriver to remove a maximum of two screws. However,
Optional-service CRUs require some technical skills and in some cases might
also require simple tools, such as a screwdriver. However, both Self-service and
Optional-service CRUs are safe for the customer to remove.
Customers are responsible for replacing all Self-service CRUs. Optional-service
CRUs can be removed and installed by customers or by a Lenovo service
technician during the warranty period. Lenovo desktop computers contain both
Self-service and Optional-service CRUs.
• Self-service CRUs: These CRUs unplug or are secured by no more than two
screws. Examples of these types of CRUs include the keyboard, the mouse,
any USB device, and the power cord. Other Self-service CRUs depending
on product design might include memory modules, adapter cards, hard disk
drives, and optical drives.
• Optional-service CRUs: These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer
and are concealed by an access panel that is typically secured by more than
two screws. Once the access panel is removed, the specific CRU is visible.
• Both types of CRUs are listed in the following tables.
The User Guide for your server provides instructions for replacing Self-service and
Optional-service CRUs. The User Guide is available on both the documentation
DVD that comes with your server and the Lenovo Web site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/ThinkServerUserGuides
Note: Use only parts provided by Lenovo.
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