Troubleshooting
Failing Parts or Assemblies: The check procedures generally help you trace
a problem to one part or assembly. The last step of the specific check
procedure you are using indicates that a part or assembly is failing. You
should inspect the part or assembly before you decide to replace it. It might
be loose, dirty, or in need of a small repair. The check procedures might lead
you to two, or even three, possible failing parts or assemblies. The parts that
might be failing are listed in order of the most probable failure. Also, the FRU
parts are defined as replaced units and are not repaired in the field.
Measuring Voltages: Some check procedure steps instruct you to measure
voltages on cable plugs and electronic board connectors. If you are asked to
measure voltage at several places on a plug or connector, a chart next to or
near the instruction indicates the number of the plug or connector, the pin
numbers you should measure, the signal name, and the correct voltage for
the condition you are measuring. Measure the voltage only at the pins listed in
the chart. Remember to set the meter on the correct scale and to put the
meter leads in the correct position for the voltage you are asked to measure.
NOTE: Use frame ground as the ground reference. Attach the black (ground)
lead of meter to frame ground, except where specified otherwise.
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