User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Contents
- Chapter 1. General Checkout
- Chapter 2. General Information
- Chapter 3. Diagnostics
- Setup Utility program
- Product Recovery Program menu
- Diagnostics
- Diagnostics download
- Navigating through the diagnostic programs
- Running diagnostic tests
- Test selection
- Module test menu/hardware configuration report
- Memory Diagnostic tests
- Alert-On LAN™ test
- Asset ID™ test
- Test results
- Hard file Smart test
- Fixed Disk Optimized Test
- Quick and Full erase - hard drive
- Iomega Zip drive test
- Asset EEPROM backup
- Viewing the test log
- When to use the Low-Level Format program
- Preparing the hard disk drive for use
- Chapter 4. Installing Options
- Chapter 5. FRU Replacements
- Chapter 6. Symptom-to-FRU Index
- Chapter 7. Parts
- Chapter 8. Additional Service Information
- Chapter 9. About this manual
- Chapter 10. Related Service Information
3. Check the power cord for the following:
a. A third-wire ground connector in good condition. Use a meter to measure
third-wire ground continuity for 0.1 ohm or less between the external
ground pin and frame ground.
b. The power cord should be the appropriate type as specified in the parts
listings.
c. Insulation must not be frayed or worn.
4. Remove the cover.
5. Check for any obvious non-IBM alterations. Use good judgment as to the safety
of any non-IBM alterations.
6. Check inside the unit for any obvious unsafe conditions, such as metal filings,
contamination, water or other liquids, or signs of fire or smoke damage.
7. Check for worn, frayed, or pinched cables.
8. Check that the power-supply cover fasteners (screws or rivets) have not been
removed or tampered with.
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