debris.
2. Replace the
docking mechanism.
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The motor position sensor 1. Ensure that the
on the expansion base two small lenses
system board is blocked on the motor
or defective. position sensor
are clear of
debris.
2. Ensure that the
motor position
sensor is aligned
straight over its
holes in the
expansion base
system board.
3. Replace the
expansion base
system board.
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The motor engages and Computer status sensor Tighten the quick
undocks the computer cable is disconnected. connects on the
while the computer is computer status
on without first going sensor cables and
into Standby. ***** connect them.
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Computer status sense tabs Determine if the
on the docking mechanism computer status sense
are broken or are not tabs are bent down,
making good contact. deformed, or broken
off. If so, replace
the docking
mechanism.
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***** To deactivate most of the sensors for the purposes of
troubleshooting a problem, turn configuration switch number 6 off
(Section C.2).
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Table 7-2c. Manual Undocking (Manual Eject Override) Problems
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Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
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Computer cannot be There is a tight fit 1. Push the computer
removed when using the between the computer and toward the
manual eject override the expansion base which expansion base
mechanism. causes the hooks on the until you hear the
docking mechanism sled hooks spring back,
to get stuck in the then remove the
computer. computer.
2. If the computer
still does not
release, remove
the docking
mechanism (it may
fit tightly), then
remove the
computer.
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