A compatible monitor, keyboard, and mouse are required for many service
activities. Before you have the computer serviced, be sure to have these
components attached to your computer, either directly or through a console switch.
The following items are not covered:
Replacement or use of non-IBM parts or nonwarranted IBM parts
Note:
All warranted parts contain a 7-character identification in the format IBM
FRU XXXXXXX.
Identification of software problem sources
Configuration of BIOS as part of an installation or upgrade
Changes, modifications, or upgrades to device drivers
Installation and maintenance of network operating systems (NOS)
Installation and maintenance of application programs
See your IBM hardware warranty for a full explanation of IBM's warranty terms.
Before you call for service
Many computer problems can be solved without outside assistance, by using the
online help or by looking in the online or printed documentation that comes with
your computer or software. Also, be sure to read the information in any README
files that come with your software.
Most computers, operating systems, and application programs come with
documentation that contains troubleshooting procedures and explanations of error
messages. The documentation that comes with your computer also contains
information about the diagnostic tests you can perform.
If you receive a POST error code when you turn on your computer, see the POST
error-message charts in Chapter 6, “Solving problems.” If you do not receive a
POST error code, but suspect a hardware problem, see the troubleshooting
information in Chapter 6, “Solving problems” or run the diagnostic tests.
If you suspect a software problem, consult the documentation (including README
files) for the operating system or application program.
Getting customer support and service
Purchasing an IBM PC hardware product entitles you to standard help and support
during the warranty period. If you need additional support and services, a wide
variety of extended services are available for purchase that address almost any
need.
Using the World Wide Web
On the World Wide Web, the IBM Personal Computing Web site has up-to-date
information about IBM Personal Computer products and support. The address for
the IBM Personal Computing home page is:
http://www.ibm.com/pc
You can find support information for your IBM products, including supported
options, on the IBM Personal Computing Support page at:
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