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2. Check for loose cables in the power subsystem. Also check for short circuits, for
3. Remove adapters and disconnect the cables and power connectors to all
4. Reconnect the AC cord and power on the system. If the system powers up
To use this method it is important to know the minimum configuration required
for a system to power-up.
Replacing the battery
When replacing the battery you must replace it with a lithium battery of the same
type, from the same manufacturer. To avoid possible danger read and follow the
safety statement below.
To order replacement batteries, call 1-800-772-2227 within the United States, and
1-800-465-7999 or 1-800-465-6666 within Canada. Outside the U.S. and Canada, call
your IBM reseller or IBM marketing representative.
Note: After you replace the battery, you must reconfigure your server/workstation
Note: To determine if the power switch assembly needs to be replaced turn on
microswitch 1 on switch block 1 (power-on override) and reconnect the
AC cord. If the system powers on within 40 seconds then replace the
switch assembly.
instance if there is a loose screw causing a short circuit on a circuit board.
internal and external devices until system is at minimum configuration
required for power-on.
Note: Minimum configuration requirements are:
a. 1 Power supply
b. System board
c. 1 Microprocessor
d. 1 Terminator card
e. Memory module (with a minimum of 128 MB DIMM)
successfully, replace adapters and devices one at a time until the problem is
isolated. If system does not power up from minimal configuration, replace
FRUs of minimal configuration one at a time until the problem is isolated.
and reset the system date and time.
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Diagnostics
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