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ECA Summary Chart - (EMEA)
Applicable to: EMEA
This chart summarises all active PC Server/Netfinity & Desktop ECAs. Please click on the doc links for full information.
This document will be updated regularly.
Server/Netfinity:
Product Family |
ECA Num / Type |
Correction |
Fault |
EMEA Parts Ordering |
Expires |
Doc Links |
Netfinity |
029 |
Replace Fibre Channel RAID Controller & if installed the Fibre 'Failsafe' Controller also. |
Fibre Controller hangs, reboots, failed Controller & possible incorrect data. |
FBM FRU Kit FRU Part |
31 Jan '00 Service=0.6 Hrs |
MCGN- |
Netfinity 7000 |
027 |
Install a fourth Fan next to the Power Supply |
Possible system over heat in warm conditions |
FBM FRU Kit |
10 Nov '04 Service=0.6 Hrs |
MCGN- |
Netfinity 5000 |
025 |
Replace Back Plane if old Part Number. |
Back Plane Card has weakness requiring replacement. |
FRU Part |
30 Jun '05 Service=1.0 Hrs |
MCGN- |
Netfinity 5500 |
024 |
Replace planar assembly (should only be in US) |
System Clock gaining excessive time. |
FBM FRU Kit |
30 Jan '06 Service=1.5 Hrs |
SCOD- |
Netfinity 5500 |
023 |
Replace Cable Mgnt Arm & four rail mounting flanges. |
Cable Mgnt Arm from Original Rack Accessory |
FBM FRU Kit |
31 Mar '05 Service=0.7Hrs |
MCGN- |
4.5 & 9.1 SCSI HDD |
022 |
Update HDD Micro Code with Flash Diskette. |
HDD read errors or degration of RAID |
Flash Diskette down loaded from WEB. |
01 Jan '02 Service=0.8Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 300 |
021 |
Planar replacement after normal PMs and BIOS Reflash |
Intermittent hangs |
Planar FRU |
23 Jan '02 Service=1.5Hrs |
MQUN- |
Expansion Enclosure 3518-001 |
020 |
Insert a power Terminator in |
Intermittant |
Fru Kit |
30 Dec '04 Service=0.8Hrs |
MCGN- |
Netfinity 3500 (8644) 10U,20U,21U,29U, 10X, 20X, some 21X |
019 |
Replace Planar, |
Upgradeability to 333MHz |
Planar FRU 08L0046 |
30 Nov '04 Service=1.5Hrs |
MCGN- |
Netfinity 3500 (8644) - All Models. With BIOS less then 29A |
018 |
Upgrade BIOS |
Various Faults: |
Flash Diskette down loaded from WEB. |
30 Nov '04 Service=1.0Hrs |
MCGN- |
PC Server 325/330 |
017 |
Replace System |
Existing Planar |
Planar FRU |
02 Feb '04 Service=1.5Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 330 (8640) PB0,PM0,PT0 |
015 |
Flash RAID 11 |
Possible hangs or data corruption with RAID 11 Cont. |
Updated Utility |
30 Sep '04 Service=0.8Hrs |
MCGN- |
Netfinity 7000 |
014 |
FBM Kits of 10 Amp Line Cords for different countries. |
Netfinity power cord/recepticale |
FBM Kits= |
13 Oct '04 Service=0.7Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 704 (8650) 4BW, 7AX, 4M0, some 5M0, 6MM |
013 |
Kit replaces |
False CPU fails |
FRU Kit: |
28 Dec '03 Service=1.5Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 300,500,720 |
012 |
Quantum Atlas 1GB & 2 GB Hdd replace by use of Identify |
Hard files likely to fail with Read/Write errors |
Code 'B' FRU |
23 Jan '02 Service=2.0Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 310 (8639) 0E0, 0EV,0EB |
011 |
Install new Riser Card |
Possible data corruption or hang. Poor Signal Quality |
Order by UPOS: 013C073 |
29 Dec '03 Service=1.5Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 325,330 (8639,8640) Pentium Pro Mods 1 May 97 |
010 |
Jumper position |
Traps, hangs & bus Timeouts during heavy CPU & I/O |
None required |
28 Feb '03 Service=0.6Hrs |
RMIE- |
Server 704 (8650) with |
009 |
Replacement of |
Trays prevent DDD & DED errors on IBM 4.51Gb HDDs. |
FRU Part |
28 Feb '03 Service=1.0Hrs |
RMIE- |
Servers 300, 320, |
008 |
Use Grid Chart to determine ECA's that effect Models. |
Health Check |
VARIOUS |
23 Feb '02 Service=2.2Hrs |
RMIE- |
Server 300,320,520 |
006 |
Replace PCI RAID |
Intermittent RAID |
FRU Part |
23 Feb '02 Service=1.0Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 720 |
005 |
Replace 100 Mhz |
Intermit. Traps, |
FRU Part |
22 Nov '02 Service=1.0Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 300/320 |
004 |
Replace 8MB |
Intermittent Memory related problems. |
FRU Part |
23 Feb '02 Service=0.3Hrs |
RMIE- |
Server 95/500 |
003 |
Replace Pentiun Processor with |
Pentium Proc. |
FRU P/N |
27 Jul '01 Service=0.7Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 300,320,520 |
003 |
Install Pin Converter Plug between SCSI Pins |
With multipal HDD arrays, disk fail causes other disks to look default. |
FRU Pin |
14 Nov '02 Service=0.4Hrs |
GSMH- |
Server |
002 |
Replace 2.25Gb |
2.25Gb HDD intermittant failure to spin-up. |
FRU P/N |
14 Nov '02 Service=1.5Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 720 |
002 |
Provide re-designed CPU card to support program |
Exsisting Server will not support |
FRU Part |
03 Sep '02 Service=0.5Hrs |
MCGN- |
Server 320,720 |
001 |
New SCSI cable |
SCSI cabe attach. causes 'Gerenal |
FRU Parts |
03 Sep '02 Service=0.5Hrs |
MCGN- |
Desktop:
Product Family |
ECA Num / Type |
Corrections |
Faults |
EMEA Parts Ordering |
Expires |
Doc Links |
IntelliStation |
022 |
HDD's less date code WW9906 and symptom: |
Certain models of Seagate HDDs have ECC & Read / Write Failures. |
FRU Part |
31 Oct '99 Service=0.7Hr |
JBAR- |
IntelliStation M&E Pro (6889, |
021 |
Replace Stealth Gray Keyboard |
Keytop fading with Stealth Gray Keyboards. |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '01 Service=0.2 Hr | |
PC300PL (6561 |
020 |
Replace planar or turn off function |
Poor Audio recording signal when recording- |
FRU Part |
30 Sep '00 Service=0.7Hr |
JBAR- |
PC300GL (6561 and 6591) with Win NT 4.0 Preload. |
019 |
Up grade IBM Antivirus with |
Corruption of files on attached Servers |
Download Diskette from |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.3 Hr |
JBAR- |
PC300GL (6272 |
018 |
Replace 256Kb |
System hangs |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '01 Service=0.4 Hr |
JBAR- |
PC300XL (6588) & Intellistation M Pro (6888), models with integral Ethernet |
017 |
Replace System Planar Board |
Dropping data at 100MHz with long Ethernet cable |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.8 Hr |
JBAR- |
PC300PL (6560) all models manufactured before 30/01/98 |
016 |
Adds rubber spacers to hold system board in place. |
System board |
FBM Kit |
31 Dec 99 Service=0.2 Hr |
JBAR- |
PC300/700, M-Pro/Z-Pro. |
015 |
Information on how to obtain |
New enhansed Diagnostic Program. |
Order from |
NONE Service=1.0 Hr |
MCGN- |
PC730/750 |
005 |
Replace CMOS Battery.(Nothing else authorised) |
System exhibits 161 or 161/164 POST errors |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '01 Service=0.3 Hr |
RMIE- |
PC 350/750 |
004 |
Replace 3.5" DASD riser support bracket. |
Bent chassis prevents adapt. |
Special 3.5" DASD Riser bracket (not FRU supported) |
01 Jun '99 Service=1.2 Hr |
RMIE- |
MOBILES:
Product |
ECA Num/ |
Corrections |
Faults |
EMEA Parts |
Expires |
Doc Links |
(2524) |
001 |
Replace Top Cover Assembly |
Cracks in the Bezel |
FRU Part |
30 Nov '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2524) |
002 |
Replace Inverter |
Intermittent LCD |
FRU Part |
30 Jun '99 Service=1.0 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2600) |
001 |
Replace Planar & possible CPU if old DC/DC card used |
System power, |
FRU Part |
31 Aug '99 Service=1.0 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2600) |
002 |
Replace Keyboard with FRU |
Kybd keys sticking in the |
FRU stock purged - replace with normal |
30 Sep '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2600) |
003 |
Replace speakers- verify |
One or both speakers distorted or no output |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.7 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2625) |
002 |
Install shielding Kit when certain FRU Comp. |
Upgrade the shielding in case. |
FRU Kit |
13 Apr '00 Service=0.3 Hr |
RMIE- |
(2625) |
003 |
Replace Keyboard |
Cracks in Keyboard signal cable |
FRU Kit |
31 Aug '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
MCGN- |
(2625) |
005 |
Replace defective LCD cover. |
Cracks in hinge, |
FRU Part |
31Oct '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
PFAN- |
(2625) |
007 |
Replace defective LCD panel. |
Intermittant or solid white screen failure symptom |
FRU Part |
31 Oct '00 Service=0.4 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2626) |
001 |
Replace FPC |
Flat Panel cable becomes detached at the LCD |
FRU Part |
31 Jan '00 Service=0.5 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2630) |
001 |
Replace LCD |
LCD Top Cover |
FRU Part |
30 Nov '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2630) |
002 |
Replace Memory door or PCMCIA Bezel. |
Broken Memory door or PCMCIA |
FRU Part |
30 Nov '99 Service=0.3 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2635) |
007 |
Replace defective LCD screen. |
TFT LCD panel contains 8 to 20 defective pixels. |
FRU Part |
31 Jul '99 Service=0.7 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2640) |
003 |
Replace defective LCD Inverter Card |
Intermittent |
FRU Part |
24 Aug '99 Service=0.7 Hr |
MCGN- |
(2640) |
004 |
Replace old level Kybd or LCD Bezels. |
Physically identify old level Kybd and Bezel |
FRU |
31 Oct '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
PFAN- |
(2640) |
005 |
Replace all fastners with NYLOC coated fastners |
System built with 'Non-coated' screws. |
FRU Kit |
31 Oct '00 Service=0.3 Hr |
PFAN- |
(2640) |
007 |
Replace defective LCD screen. |
TFT LCD panel contains 8 to 20 defective pixels. |
FRU Part |
31 Jul '99 Service=0.6 Hr |
LWIK- |
(2645) |
008 |
Replace Keyboard Bezel |
Paint peeling on Keyboard Palmrest. |
FRU Part |
31 Oct '99 Service=0.6 Hr |
LWIK- |
(3545)-Dock 1 |
002 |
Replace Docking Station System Board. |
Intermittant or solid blank LCD |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.7 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9545) |
002 |
Replace DC/DC Card if meet inspection criteria. |
When replacing any FRU, inspect DC/DC Card. |
FRU Part |
30 Apr '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
RMIE- |
(9545) |
003 |
Replace defective LCD screen |
TFT LCD could develop white area around edge |
FRU Part |
24 Aug '99 Service=0.6 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9545) |
004 |
Replace Kybd |
Mouse button failure or 'Made-by-Lexmark' label |
FRU Part |
23 Sep '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
MCGN- |
(9545) |
005 |
Replace Video Card with S-Video mount |
No TV Signal at 'In/Out' Jack - Broken J14 connector. |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.8 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9546) |
001 |
Provide Thermoplastic |
Excessive heat from |
FRU Kit/ |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.5Hr |
RMIE- |
(9546) |
002 |
New locking Memory DIMM door. |
Memory DIMM Door loss lead to Memory damage. |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.2 Hr |
RMIE- |
(9546)-TP760 |
004 |
Replace 0Mb or 8Mb Mem DIMM |
Intermittent hangs during POST or Operating Sys. |
FRU Part |
30 Nov '99 Service=0.2 Hr |
RMIE- |
(9546) |
005 |
Install Heat Sink Kit with service on System/CPU/ |
CPU does not have Heat Sink installed. |
FRU Part |
31 Oct '99 Service=0.5 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9546) |
007 |
Certain HDDs |
System hang: |
IBM INTRANET |
30 Apr '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9546) |
008 |
Replace Main Battery. |
Dead-on-Arrival |
FRU Part |
30 Jun '99 Service=0.3 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9547) |
001 |
Replace 0Mb or 8Mb Mem DIMM |
Intermittent hangs during POST or Operating Sys. |
FRU Part |
31 Nov '99 Service=0.2 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9547) |
002 |
Provide Thermoplastic |
Excessive heat from |
FRU Kit/ |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.5Hr |
LWIK- |
(9547) |
003 |
New locking Memory DIMM door. |
Memory DIMM Door loss lead to Memory damage. |
FRU Part |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.2 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9547) |
005 |
Install Heat Sink Kit with service on System/CPU/ |
CPU does not have Heat Sink installed. |
FRU Part |
31 Oct '99 Service=0.5 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9547) |
007 |
Certain HDDs |
System hang: |
IBM INTRANET |
30 Apr '99 Service=0.4 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9547) |
008 |
Replace Main Battery. |
Dead-on-Arrival |
FRU Part |
30 Jun '99 Service=0.3 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9547) |
009 |
Replace LCD 46H5355 with FRU |
LCD fail with Gray or White screen |
FRU Part |
31 Oct '99 Service=0.3 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9548) |
002 |
Replace the Planar Card. |
System hangs with certain DRAM installed. |
FRU Part |
01 Apr '99 Service=0.8 Hrs |
LWIK- |
(9548) |
007 |
Replace defective LCD screen. |
TFT LCD panel contains 8 to 20 defective pixels. |
FRU Part |
31 Jul '99 Service=0.7 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9548) |
008 |
Replace Keyboard Bezel |
Paint peeling on Keyboard Palmrest. |
FRU Part |
31 Nov '99 Service=0.6 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9548) |
019 |
Upgrade IBM |
IBM Anti-Virus |
Down Load IBM Anti-Virus Program from NET. |
31 Dec '99 Service=0.3 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9549) |
002 |
Replace the Planar Card. |
System hangs with certain DRAM installed. |
FRU Part |
01 Apr '99 Service=0.8 Hrs |
LWIK- |
(9549) |
007 |
Replace defective LCD screen. |
TFT LCD panel contains 8 to 20 defective pixels. |
FRU Part |
31 Jul '99 Service=0.7 Hr |
LWIK- |
(9549) |
008 |
Replace Keyboard Bezel |
Paint peeling on Keyboard Palmrest. |
FRU Part |
31 Nov '99 Service=0.6 Hr |
LWIK- |
Search Keywords |
ECA | |
Hint Category |
Reference | |
Date Created |
30-06-98 | |
Last Updated |
24-03-99 | |
Revision Date |
24-03-2000 | |
Brand |
Cross Brand | |
Product Family |
Various | |
Machine Type |
Various | |
Model |
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Retain Tip (if applicable) |
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Reverse Doclinks |