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Document ID: MIGR-477KUG

IBM IntelliStation/IBM PC - Power switch failures due to cover misalignment

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
The system may experience power switch on/off problems when the Chassis side panel is misaligned during replacement.

Systems Affected:
IBM IntelliStation E Pro M/T 6893
IBM PC300GL M/T 6263, 6265, 6275, 6285, 6561, 6562
IBM PC300PL M/T 6862

Problem Isolation Aids:
Remove top cover and visually inspect the chassis side panel to insure alignment is correct.

Fix:
Ensure that the chassis side panel is properly installed before placing the top cover on the system.

Removing the Top Cover

  1. Disconnect all cables attached to the computer including the power cord
  2. If a cover lock is present on the back of the computer, unlock the computer cover
  3. Find the tabs on the rear of the computer cover and lift them up, then gently pull the cover toward you to release the back edge
  4. Hold the cover by the sides and pull it forward half an inch
  5. Lift the back edge and slide the cover forward until it comes free


Removing the Chassis Side Panel

  1. Remove the screw from the side panel
  2. Swing open the plain end of the side cover like a gate
  3. Once the side cover is standing open, lift up slightly on the pronged end and remove the side cover


Replacing the Chassis Side Panel

  1. Hold the side cover at an angle and align the pronged end with the slots
  2. Fit the prongs into the slots completely and swing the side cover closed
  3. Align the holes and insert the screw


If assistance is needed, contact your appropriate geography's HelpCenter, (e.g. in the U.S., contact the US IBM HelpCenter at 1-800-772-2227).

Note: "Worldwide HelpCenter Phone List" is available at the following URL: http://www.pc.ibm.com/support?page=YAST-3P2QYL

SAS Keywords:
PL GL COVER SIDE COVER
POWER POWER BUTTON 6275 6265
6285 6561 6562 6862
6893 PWS TAMPER SWITCH TAMPER
UNCLASSIFIED H166362


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Document Category

Covers/Bezels, Power, Retain

Date Created

22-04-99

Last Updated

21-04-99

Revision Date

22-04-2000

Brand

IBM IntelliStation, IBM PC

Product Family

E Pro, PC 300GL, PC 300PL

Machine Type

6893, 6275, 6285, 6561, 6562, 6862, 6265, 6263

Model

All

TypeModel

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