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Preface
This manual contains service information for the
2153/2139 Service Level A
(SL-A)
model of the IBM Aptiva Personal Computer, worldwide.
This manual is intended to be used as a stand-alone document to service
Aptiva machine type 2153/2139 products. It is divided into the following
chapters:
Notices
contains important safety information and notices required to
service this computer.
General Information
contains a brief description of this manual.
Check Procedures
provides step-by-step instructions that aid in locating the
failing Field Replaceable Unit (FRU).
Diagnostic Aids
explains how to use the diagnostics tools for isolating
failures.
Repairing Information
contains illustrations and descriptions to disassemble
and reassemble the computer.
Parts/Test Point Locations
contains illustrations and descriptions of the
locations of the major parts, jumpers, and connectors .
Safety Inspection Guide
contains information about inspecting a machine
for safety problems before putting the machine under a Maintenance
Agreement.
Parts Catalog
contains descriptions, illustrations, and part numbers for
individual FRUs.
Appendix A, FRU Number Index
contains part numbers listed in numerical
order.
Appendix B, Online Support Information
contains online support
information.
Appendix C, Model/Monitor Configurations and FRU Part Numbers
contains models and FRUs listed by part number for all countries.