IBM Aptiva Series Hardware Maintenance page 97

002 - IS THE SCREEN READABLE? (YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO
TO STEP 004)
Note: If the screen shows a blinking cursor with no memory count
running, answer this question "No."
− Select Interactive Tests from the Main Menu.
− Select and execute Video test from the menu.
− Follow the prompts and perform the video test.
− Go to "Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error Codes, or Beeps"
Note: You might have to refine the monitor controls to obtain the
best image.
003 - DOES THE MONITOR SUCCESSFULLY PASS ALL TESTS?
(YES, READ AHEAD. NO, GO TO STEP 004)
− You have successfully completed the video diagnostics tests. If the
problem remains, go to "Index of Symptoms, Messages, Error
Codes, or Beeps" on page 2-7.
− End
004 -
− Power-off the system unit.
− Remove the hard disk drive system cable.
− Power-on the system unit.
005 - IS THE SCREEN READABLE?
− Replace the monitor. If the symptom remains, replace the system
board.
− End
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