Intermittent problems, Usb keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems, Intermittent – Lenovo 6435 User Manual
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Intermittent
problems
v
Follow
the
suggested
actions
in
the
order
in
which
they
are
listed
in
the
Action
column
until
the
problem
is
solved.
v
See
the
parts
listing
in
the
Hardware
Maintenance
Manual
to
determine
which
components
are
customer
replaceable
units
(CRU)
and
which
components
are
field
replaceable
units
(FRU).
v
If
an
action
step
is
preceded
by
“(Trained
service
technician
only),”
that
step
must
be
performed
only
by
a
trained
service
technician.
Symptom
Action
A
problem
occurs
only
occasionally
and
is
difficult
to
diagnose.
1.
Make
sure
that:
v
All
cables
and
cords
are
connected
securely
to
the
rear
of
the
server
and
attached
devices.
v
When
the
server
is
turned
on,
air
is
flowing
from
the
fan
grille.
If
there
is
no
airflow,
the
fan
is
not
working.
This
can
cause
the
server
to
overheat
and
shut
down.
2.
Check
the
system-error
logs
(see
USB
keyboard,
mouse,
or
pointing-device
problems
v
Follow
the
suggested
actions
in
the
order
in
which
they
are
listed
in
the
Action
column
until
the
problem
is
solved.
v
See
the
parts
listing
in
the
Hardware
Maintenance
Manual
to
determine
which
components
are
customer
replaceable
units
(CRU)
and
which
components
are
field
replaceable
units
(FRU).
v
If
an
action
step
is
preceded
by
“(Trained
service
technician
only),”
that
step
must
be
performed
only
by
a
trained
service
technician.
Symptom
Action
All
or
some
keys
on
the
keyboard
do
not
work.
1.
See
for
keyboard
compatibility.
2.
Make
sure
that:
v
The
keyboard
cable
is
securely
connected.
v
The
server
and
the
monitor
are
turned
on.
3.
Move
the
keyboard
cable
to
a
different
USB
connector.
4.
Replace
the
following
components
one
at
a
time,
in
the
order
shown,
restarting
the
server
each
time:
a.
Keyboard
b.
(Only
if
the
problem
occurred
with
a
front
USB
connector)
Internal
cables
to
the
operation
information
panel
c.
(Only
if
the
problem
occurred
with
a
front
USB
connector)
Operator
information
panel
d.
(Trained
service
technician
only)
System
board
Chapter
5.
Solving
problems
47