Lenovo ThinkCentre M90a - Audio problems; Network problems

Message/Symptom
FRU/Action
Program loads from the hard disk with a known-good
diagnostics diskette in the first 3.5-inch diskette drive
1. Run the Setup Utility program and check the Startup
sequence.
2. Diskette Drive
3. Diskette Drive Cable
4. System Board
5. Power Supply
RPL computer cannot access programs from its own hard
disk.
1. If the network administrator is using LCCM Hybrid
RPL, check the startup sequence:
a. First device - network
b. Second device - hard disk
2. Hard disk drive
RPL computer does not RPL from server
1. Check the startup sequence.
2. Check the network adapter LED status.
Serial or parallel connector device failure (system board
connector)
1. External Device Self-Test OK?
2. External Device
3. Cable
4. System Board
Serial or parallel connector device failure (adapter
connector)
1. External Device Self-Test OK?
2. External Device
3. Cable
4. Alternate Adapter
5. System Board
Some or all keys on the keyboard do not work
1. Keyboard
2. Keyboard Cable
3. System Board
Undetermined problems
This section provides instructions on how to find out the failing devices or adapters.
1. Turn off the computer.
2. Remove or disconnect the following components (if installed) one at a time.
a. External devices (modem, printer, or mouse)
b. Any adapters
c. Memory modules
d. Extended video memory
e. External Cache
f. External Cache RAM
g. Hard disk drive
h. Diskette drive
3. Turn on the computer to retest the system.
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M70a and M90a Hardware Maintenance Manual