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Aptiva - Loose cable problem

Applicable to: World-Wide

Symptom:
IBM Norway have highlighted a number of incidents of cable errors in the field concerning IBM Aptiva systems. In specific cases, the data cable of the system unit planar has become loose during transit.

This notice is to advise you of the concern should you see a higher incident of boot fails. Loose cables should be reattached. Manufacturing will implement a high retention cable in Jan 97.

If you have any questions please contact GNKVM(DDOWSON)

Problem Isolation Aids:
Machine fails to boot correctly.

Fix:
Re-attach the cables

SAS Keywords:
N/A

CESAL Number:
N/A

Other Information:
A RETAIN tip is planned

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Hint Category

Power

Date Created

08-01-97

Last Updated

18-03-99

Revision Date

16-03-2000

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2176

Model

ALL

TypeModel

Retain Tip (if applicable)

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