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Help and service, Before you call, Calling for service – Lenovo ThinkServer RD530 User Manual

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• Diagnostic solutions

• Product and service warranty

• Product and parts details

• User guides and manuals

• Knowledge base and frequently asked questions

Help and service

This topic contains information about obtaining help and service.

Before you call

Before you call, do the following to try to solve the problem by yourself:

• Check all cables to ensure that they are connected.

• Check the power switches to ensure that the system and optional devices are turned on.

• Use the troubleshooting information in your system documentation on the documentation DVD that

comes with your product.

• Check for the updated information, new device drivers, and hints and tips on the Lenovo Support Web

site at:
http://www.lenovo.com/support

If possible, be at your product when you call. Have the following information available:

• Machine type and model

• Serial numbers of your Lenovo hardware products

• Description of the problem

• Exact wording of any error messages

• Hardware and software configuration information

Calling for service

During the warranty period, you can get help and information by telephone through the Customer Support
Center.

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.

The warranty does not cover the following:
• Replacement or use of parts not manufactured for or by Lenovo or non-warranted Lenovo parts
• Identification of software problem sources
• Configuration of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) 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

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