Chapter 4. Removing And Replacing Server Components; Installation Guidelines - Lenovo ThinkServer RD120 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Chapter 4. Removing and replacing server components

Replaceable components are of three types:
v Self-service customer replaceable unit (CRU): Replacement of self-service
v Optional-service customer replaceable unit: You may install an
v Field replaceable unit (FRU): FRUs must be installed only by trained service
See Chapter 3, "Parts listing, ThinkServer RD120 Machine Types 6444, 6445, 6446,
and 6447," on page 25 to determine whether a component is a self-service CRU,
optional-service CRU, or FRU.
For information about the terms of the warranty and getting service and assistance,
see the Warranty and Support Information document.

Installation guidelines

Before you remove or replace a component, read the following information:
v Read the safety information that begins on page vii, and the guidelines in
v When you install your new server, take the opportunity to download and apply
v Before you install optional hardware, make sure that the server is working
v Observe good housekeeping in the area where you are working. Place removed
v If you must start the server while the cover is removed, make sure that no one is
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CRUs is your responsibility. If Lenovo installs a self-service CRU at your request,
you will be charged for the installation.
optional-service CRU yourself or request Lenovo to install it, at no additional
charge, under the type of warranty service that is designated for your server.
technicians.
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 55. This information will help you
work safely.
the most recent firmware updates. This step will help to ensure that any known
issues are addressed and that your server is ready to function at maximum levels
of performance. You can use the ThinkServer EasyUpdate software, if applicable,
to download the latest firmware updates. You can also download firmware
updates from the Lenovo Support Web site.
Note: Changes are made periodically to the Lenovo Web site. The actual
procedure might vary slightly from what is described in this document.
1. Go to: http://www.lenovo.com/support.
2. Enter your product number (machine type and model number) or select
Servers from the Select your product list.
3. Select Servers from the Brand list.
4. From Family list, select ThinkServer RD120, and click Continue.
5. Click Downloads and drivers to download firmware updates.
correctly. Start the server, and make sure that the operating system starts, if an
operating system is installed, or that a 19990305 error code is displayed,
indicating that an operating system was not found but the server is otherwise
working correctly. If the server is not working correctly, see Chapter 5,
"Diagnostics," on page 125 for diagnostic information.
covers and other parts in a safe place.
near the server and that no tools or other objects have been left inside the
server.
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