Preface - IBM Aptiva 2170 Hardware Maintenance Service Manual

Preface

2170/2171/2172 Service
This manual contains service information for the
Level A (SL-A) model of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer, worldwide. This
manual is intended to be used as a stand-alone document to service Aptiva
machine type 2170/2171/2172 products. It is divided into the following
chapters:
Notices contains important safety information and notices required to service
this computer.
General Information contains a brief description of this manual.
Check Procedures provides step-by-step instructions that aid in locating the
failing Field Replaceable Unit (FRU).
Diagnostic Aids explains how to use the diagnostics tools for isolating
failures.
Repairing Information contains illustrations and descriptions to disassemble
and reassemble the computer.
Parts/Test Point Locations contains illustrations and descriptions of the
locations of the major parts, jumpers, and connectors .
Safety Inspection Guide contains information about inspecting a machine for
safety problems before putting the machine under a Maintenance Agreement.
Parts Catalog contains descriptions, illustrations, and part numbers for
individual FRUs.
Appendix A, FRU Number Index contains part numbers listed in numerical
order.
Appendix B, Online Support Information contains online support
information.
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