IBM 2283, 6274 manual Display/monitor problems, General problems

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Display/monitor problems

Symptom

Action

 

 

General monitor

1. Make sure the brightness controls are adjusted correctly.

problems

2. Some IBM monitors have their own self-tests. If you

 

 

suspect a problem with your monitor, see “Running the

 

IBM Enhanced Diagnostics program” on page 66 and

 

run diagnostics on the monitor.

 

If you cannot find the problem, check the other listings on

 

monitor problems in this table.

 

 

Blank screen

Verify that the brightness controls are adjusted correctly.

 

If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer

 

serviced.

 

 

Unreadable characters

Have the computer serviced.

 

 

The monitor works when

The computer is probably set for energy savings, using one of

you turn on the computer,

the power management settings. If the power management

but goes blank after some

features are enabled, disabling or changing the settings

period of computer

might solve the problem (see “Other settings in the IBM

inactivity.

Setup Utility program” on page 31).

 

 

General problems

 

Symptom

Action

 

 

The computer does not

Verify that:

start when you press the

1. All cables are securely connected to the proper

power button.

connectors on the computer. For the location of the

 

 

connectors, see “Connecting cables” on page 8.

 

2. The computer cover is properly installed.

 

If you cannot correct the problem, have the computer

 

serviced.

 

 

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