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Service Hints & Tips

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Laptop L40SX - Undetermined Problem

Applicable to: World-Wide

Undetermined Problem:

You are here because the diagnostics tests did not identify the failing FRU.

Check the power supply in use (see ¿Power Systems Checkout—). If the power systems are operating correctly, return here and continue with the following procedure.

1. Power-off the computer and remove the battery packs from the computer.
2. Remove or disconnect one of the following devices or adapter (do not isolate FRUs that are known to be good).
a. Non-IBM devices
b. Modem, printer, mouse, or other external device
c. IC DRAM card
d. Hard disk drive (fixed disk drive) or diskette drive
e. Any adapter and device.
3. Power-on the computer and start the system program.
4. If the symptom remains, repeat steps 2 and 3 until you find the failing FRU or until all FRUs have been removed.
5. If all of the FRUs listed have been removed and the problem remains, replace the system board.

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Date Created

09-12-96

Last Updated

15-04-98

Revision Date

02-04-99

Brand

IBM ThinkPad

Product Family

Laptop L40

Machine Type

8543

Model

Various

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