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Aptiva - 2161/2162/2176 Intermittent modem or sound card problems

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
Models affected
2176-ALL
2161-ALL
2162-ALL

System has intermittent connectivity problems with Modem or Sound cards.
Due to a process problem, a small number of systems have been shipped with connectivity problems on the riser. The symptom of this is apparent failure of hardware connected to the riser.

Problem Isolation Aids:
System types
2176-ALL
2161-ALL
2162-ALL

Fix:
Replug the riser and associated cards as follows.
1. Insert the riser card into the planar.
2. Insert the Sound card/Modem card into the riser.
3. Tighten securing screws to fix cards to system base.
4. Tighten securing screws to fix riser card to system base

If the failure persists,continue with normal problem determination.

SAS KEYWORDS:
2176 2161 2162 D/T2176
D/T2161 D/T2162 MODEM SOUND
RISER

Search Keywords

Hint Category

Retain, Audio, Adapter Cards

Date Created

04-06-97

Last Updated

11-02-99

Revision Date

11-02-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2161, 2162, 2176

Model

all

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

H057169

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