Checkout Guide

Port Replicator Checkout

Use the following procedure to isolate a port problem. The port replicator attaches to the sy expansion connector at the rear of the computer

1.

Power

off

the

computer.

2.

Remove

the

failing devices from the port r

3.

Unplug the AC Adapter from the port replica

 

attached.

 

 

4.

Remove

the

port

replicator from the compute

5.Reconnect the failing device directly to th (If another device is already connected t

 

computer, remove

it

first.)

6.

Go

to

the “Running the Diagnostics” on page 3

 

run

the

diagnostics.

7.

If the advanced diagnostic device test di

 

error,

suspect

a

problem with the port repl

8.Power off the computer and reconnect the po replicator.

9.Power on the computer and run the following advanced diagnostic tests:

ŸSerial port test with the wrap plug insta the port replicator

ŸUniversal serial bus test with the USB

test cable

Ÿ Parallel port test with the wrap plug inst the port replicator

ŸFDD-2 device test on the failing device scratch diskette

10. If diagnostic errors appear,

replace the

or the diskette drive. If the problem rema

replacement, replace the system

board.

11.If power problems appear only when the po replicator is used, replace the port replic

Port

Replicator

Power Overload:

If power

 

shutdown occurs

intermittently

when PC

Card device

used through

a

port replicator with PC Card

slot

an

over-current

problem. Some

PC Card

devices

use

more power; if the maximum usage of each devic simultaneously, the total current will exceed the thereby causing a power shutdown. Isolate this by removing one of the devices, use the comput the same condition, and see whether a power sh occurs. Do this procedure for all devices to d cause.

Power Systems Checkout

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on computer using each of the following power sourc

1.Remove the battery pack.

2.Connect the AC Adapter and check that power supplied.

General Descriptions35

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IBM 600/600E (2645) manual Port Replicator Checkout, Power Systems Checkout
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600/600E (2645) specifications

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