up. the top cover. ***
If bowed, complete
the following steps
as required:
1. Ensure that the
drive cage spacer
is installed
properly
(Section 9.16).
Reinstall the
spacer if
improperly
installed or
missing.
2. Replace the top
cover.
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Defective docking Replace the docking
mechanism. mechanism.
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The motor engages but Docking mechanism sled 1. Make sure that the
cycles the computer does not slide freely. docking mechanism
out and then back sled can slide
in. freely on the top
cover. Clean the
mechanism if
necessary.
2. Replace the
docking mechanism.
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The top cover is bowing Check for bowing in
up. the top cover. ***
If bowed, complete
the following steps
as required:
1. Ensure that the
drive cage spacer
is installed
properly (Section
9.16). Reinstall
the spacer if
improperly
installed or
missing.
2. Replace the top
cover.
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*** When verifying whether the top cover is bowed up, note that the
computer should ride on the outer edges of the docking bay of the
expansion base and not in the center area. If the center area has scuff
marks or if the computer can rock from side to side in the docking bay,
this indicates that the top cover is bowed up.
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Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
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The reflectors on the 1. Ensure that the
plastic gear are blocked white reflectors
or missing. on the plastic
gear are present
and are clear of