Starting Point For All Problems - IBM i 830 Repair Manual

Starting Problem Analysis
v Chapter 1 is the starting point for all service actions. It provides an introduction
v Chapter 2 contains information about system reference codes (SRCs) and the
v Chapter 3 contains:
v Chapter 4 contains FRU removal and installation procedures.
v Chapter 5 contains locations information, the parts assemblies, and FRU part
v Chapter 6 contains data recovery procedures and general system information.
v The appendixes contain information such as Problem Summary Forms and

Starting Point for All Problems

Before you start problem analysis, review the "System Service Library Structure"
Architecture and Configuration" in the iSeries Service Functions information). Also
review the system reference code (SRC) definition and formats and how they
appear (see "System Reference Code (SRC) Record" in the iSeries Service Functions
information). Also understand how the control panel works (see "Control Panel
Functions" in the iSeries Service Functions information). Also, review any
supplemental RPQ pages in this guide.
Note:
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and procedures for problems that occur without an SRC, such as a system that
will not power on.
unit reference code (URC) information that is contained within the SRCs.
– Problem isolation procedures for specific types of problems
– Failing item information
– Symbolic FRU information
numbers.
System Safety Inspection information.
on page 3 and how the system and its devices connect together (see "System