GE MAC 1600, Service Manual

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Troubleshooting
Visual Inspection Checklist (cont'd.)
Area
Look for the following problems
Fasteners
Loose or missing screws or other hardware, especially
fasteners used as connections to ground planes on PCBs
Power source
• Faulty wiring, especially AC outlet
• Circuit not dedicated to system
NOTE:
Power source problems can cause static discharge,
resetting problems, and noise.
Keyboard
• Cuts or cracks in keyboard membrane
• Illegible labels
LCD display filter Scratches, cracks, or an opaque display filter (transparent
component of keyboard bezel) that impair viewing
Battery pack
• Cracked, swollen, or leaky battery pack enclosure
• Debris on battery pack electrical contacts
SD card
• Cracked SD card
• Broken gold contacts
• Dirt, scratches, or debris on contacts
Event Logging
Event logging is a way to track system errors, warnings and informational messages.
Setting Up Event Logging
You can set up the system to create an Event Log in XML format. To configure the
device for the level of severity of messages written to the Event Log , use the following
steps:
1. Power on the system by pressing the Power button.
2. On the Main Menu , press F5 ( System Configuration ).
3. Press F6 ( More ) > F6 ( More ) > F5 ( Service Setup ).
A window opens prompting you to enter the Service password .
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