Undetermined Problems - Lenovo ThinkStation P520 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Message/Symptom
Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good
diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive
RPL computer cannot access programs from its own hard
disk.
RPL computer does not RPL from server
Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board
connector)
Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter
connector)
Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work

Undetermined problems

This section provides instructions on how to find out the failing devices or adapters.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time.
a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse)
b. Any adapters
c. Memory modules
d. Extended video memory
e. External Cache
f. External Cache RAM
g. Hard disk drive
h. Diskette drive
3. Turn on the computer to retest the system.
FRU/Action
1. Run the Setup Utility program and check the Startup
sequence.
2. Diskette Drive
3. Diskette Drive Cable
4. System Board
5. Power Supply
1. If the network administrator is using LCCM Hybrid
RPL, check the startup sequence:
a. First device - network
b. Second device - hard disk
2. Hard disk drive
1. Check the startup sequence.
2. Check the network adapter LED status.
1. External Device Self-Test OK?
2. External Device
3. Cable
4. System Board
1. External Device Self-Test OK?
2. External Device
3. Cable
4. Alternate Adapter
5. System Board
1. Keyboard
2. Keyboard Cable
3. System Board
.
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