Power Problems - Lenovo x3530 M4 Installation And Service Manual

• If an action step is preceded by "(Trained technician only)," that step must be performed only by a trained
technician.
Symptom
An IBM optional device that
was just installed does not
work.
An IBM optional device that
worked previously does not
work now.

Power problems

• Follow the suggested actions in the order in which they are listed in the Action column until the problem is
solved.
• See Chapter 5 "Parts listing, IBM System x3530 M4 Type 7160" on page 147 to check if a component is a
consumable, structural, or FRU part.
• If an action step is preceded by "(Trained technician only)," that step must be performed only by a trained
technician.
Symptom
The power-control button does
not work, and the reset button
does work (the server does not
start).
Note: The power-control
button will not function until
approximately 1 to 3 minutes
after the server has been
connected to ac power.
Action
1. Make sure that:
• The device is designed for the server (see http://www.lenovo.com/
serverproven/).
• You followed the installation instructions that came with the device and the
device is installed correctly.
• You have not loosened any other installed devices or cables.
• You updated the configuration information in the Setup utility. Whenever
memory or any other device is changed, you must update the configuration.
2. Reseat the device that you just installed.
3. Replace the device that you just installed.
1. Make sure that all of the cable connections for the device are secure.
2. If the device comes with test instructions, use those instructions to test the
device.
3. If the failing device is a SCSI device, make sure that:
• The cables for all external SCSI devices are connected correctly.
• The last device in each SCSI chain, or the end of the SCSI cable, is
terminated correctly.
• Any external SCSI device is turned on. You must turn on an external SCSI
device before you turn on the server.
4. Reseat the failing device.
5. Replace the failing device.
Action
1. Make sure that the top cover is closed and latched correctly.
2. Make sure that the top cover/power cut-off switch cable is seated correctly.
3. Make sure that the power-control button on the server is working correctly:
a. Disconnect the server power cords.
b. Reconnect the power cords.
c. Reseat the operator information panel cables, and then repeat steps 3a
and 3b.
• If the server starts, reseat the operator information panel. If the problem
remains, replace the operator information panel.
4. Make sure that the reset button is working correctly:
a. Disconnect the server power cords.
b. Reconnect the power cords.
c. Reseat the operator information panel cable, and then repeat steps 3a
and 3b.
• If the server starts, replace the operator information panel.
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