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Document ID: MCGN-3QNRQQ

PC Server 315 - Power-up problem

Applicable to: World-Wide

SYMPTOM:
The System fails to power-on initially
- OR -
fails to power-on after the first 5 to 7 power-on cycles.

PROBLEM ISOLATION AIDS:
All of the following must be true for this TIP to apply:

The System is a PC Server 315 type 8638 model KJ0/KS0/PJ0/PS0/PSV/PSW.

The Tantalum Capacitors at System Planer locations C17 and C535 are yellow and have the letter "A" located at the top of the capacitors.

The System failed to power-on initially, or after the first 5 to 7 power-on cycles.

The System will not power up.

The voltage selection switch at the back of the Power Supply is set correctly.

FIX:
- Replace the System Planer with FRU p/n93H4873.

- Refer to the PC Server 315 Hardware Maintenance Manual for assembly details.

Note:
- All FRU stock has been cleared of any affected System Planers World-Wide.

- See RETAIN TIP Record# H121366 for IBM statements relative to component failures.

SAS KEYWORDS:

    PSY2               PSY2PLANER         UNCLASSIFIED       D/T8638

    POWER              93H4873

	Search Keywords	PSY2, PSY2PLANER, UNCLASSIFIED, D/T8638, POWER, 93H4873
	Hint Category	Power, Retain
	Date Created	12-01-98
	Last Updated	15-07-98
	Revision Date	14-07-99
	Brand	IBM PC Server
	Product Family	PC Server 315
	Machine Type	8638
	Model	KJ0; KS0; PJ0; PS0; PSV; PSW
	TypeModel
	Retain Tip (if applicable)	H162327
	Reverse Doclinks and Admin Purposes	Owning B.U.: USA, USA=A, EMA=A, AFE=A, Date last altered: A98/01/07