Knowing Replaceable Parts; Customer Replaceable Units (Crus); Field Replaceable Units (Frus) - Lenovo V520 User Manual And Hardware Maintenance Manual

Knowing replaceable parts

Customer Replaceable Units (CRUs)

CRUs are computer parts that a user can upgrade or replace. There are two types of CRUs: self-service and
optional-service.
Self-service CRUs
Note
Optional-service CRUs

Field Replaceable Units (FRUs)

FRUs are computer parts that a trained technician can upgrade or replace.
For detailed FRU information, such as the FRU part numbers and supported computer models, go to:
http://www.lenovo.com/serviceparts-lookup
Replacing hardware
You can install self-service CRUs easily. These CRUs might be standalone,
latched, or secured by up to two screws.
Examples of self-service CRUs include the keyboard, mouse, any USB
device, and the power cord. Other self-service CRUs might include memory
modules, adapter cards, hard disk drives, and optical drives.
Users are responsible for replacing all self-service CRUs.
Handling optional-service CRUs requires some technical skills and simple
tools (such as a screwdriver).
These CRUs are isolated parts within the computer. They are usually
concealed by an access panel that is secured by more than two screws. You
must remove the screws and panel to access the specific CRU.
Optional-service CRUs can be removed and installed by users or, during the
warranty period, by a Lenovo service technician.
13