Read This First
Before you go to the checkout guide, be sure to read this
section.
Important Notes
Only certified, trained personnel should
service the computer.
Read FRU service procedures before replacing
any FRUs.
Be extremely careful during write operations
such as copy, saving or formatting. Drives in
the computer that you are servicing might have
been rearranged or the drive startup sequence
might have been altered. If you select an
incorrect drive, data or programs can be written
over.
Replace FRUs only for the correct model.
When you replace the FRU, make sure the
model of the machine and FRU part number are
correct by referring to the part list.
FRUs should not be replaced because of a
single, un-reproducible failure. Single failures
can occur from a variety of reasons that have
nothing to do with a hardware defect such as:
cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or
software errors. FRU replacement should be
considered only when a recurring problem exists.
If this is suspected, clear the error log and run
the test again. Do not replace any FRUs if log
errors do not reappear.
Be careful not to replace a non-defective FRU.
How to Use Error Messages: Use the error
codes displayed on the screen to diagnose failures. If
more than one error code is displayed, begin the diagnosis
with the first error code. The cause of the first error code
can result in false error codes being displayed.
How to Diagnose Multiple FRUs: If the adapter
or device has more than one FRU, the error code could be
caused by either FRU. Before replacing multiple FRUs, try
removing or exchanging each FRU, one by one in the
designated sequence, to see if the symptoms change.
What to Do First: The servicer must include the
following in the parts exchange form or part return form
that is attached to the returned FRU:
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