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ECA026: CHANGE PACKING MATERIAL in SHIPPING CONTAINERS



Subject: ECA026: CHANGE PACKING MATERIAL in SHIPPING CONTAINERS
New Netfinity server RETAIN ECA026: 

    Record number:       H165526
    Device:              D/T8659         Service code:      33
    ECA number:          ECA026          Parts source:      LOC
    EC number:           EC000000        Publish flag:      R
    Mandatory:           Y               Hit count:         UHC00000
    Automatic shipment:  N               Success count:     USC0000
    Availability date:   98/12           Publication code:  PC50
    Plant of control:    23              Date created:      O98/12/14
    Tip key:                             Date last altered: A98/12/16
                                         Owning B.U.:       USA

Abstract: ECA026: CHANGE PACKING MATERIAL in SHIPPING CONTAINERS


PURPOSE:

The purpose of this is to prevent shipping damage to a Netfinity 5000 server, Type 8659, due to a possibility of damage with polyurethane cushion, typically to rack machine models.

THIS IS INTENDED FOR DISTRIBUTORS AND DEALERS ONLY AND SHOULD BE APPLIED
BEFORE SHIPMENT TO A CUSTOMER.

This ECA ONLY applies to United States, Latin America, Canada & Asian Pacific (North & south). If seen in EMEA, please contact the appropriate IBM Country Warranty Owner or pass to the IBM Help Desk!

This "Channel" ECA will expire on December 31, 1999.

FEATURES:

  Type,                  Machines Affected
  Model,   With          and/or Feature/Device     B/M to be    Service  System
  Stage    B/M           Description               Installed    Hours    Hours
                         US:
  8659     B/M0000000    NETFINITY 5000            B/M0000000   00.3     00.0

PHYSICAL CHECK:


PREREQUISITES: None.


COMPANION: None.


CONCURRENT: None.


DETAIL:

The following are the instructions for the replacement of the cushions:

  1.  Cut tape on top of carton and remove shipgroup.
  2.  Remove top polyurethane cushions (dark blue in color) and discard.
  3.  Remove and inspect CPU. (Damage to the bottom of the unit, bend on mount for rack machines and chassis deformed).
  4.  Remove bottom polyurethane cushions (dark blue in color) and discard.
  5.  Install one front (11L2113) and one rear (11L2114) cushion into bottom of carton.
     Note orientation marking on cushions.
  6.  Replace CPU into bottom cushions.
  7.  For Rack Models only, install insert pad 11L2118.
     Place one rear (11L2114) and one front (11L2113) cushion into carton.
     Note orientation marking on cushions.

  8.  For Tower models only, place one rear (11L2114) and one front (11L2113) cushion into carton.
     Note orientation marking on cushions.

  9.  Install shipgroup, close and tape carton.


NOTES:

Replacement cushions are available through Rebox Order Process.
If assistance is needed one can call: Bobby Hayes, RTP Packaging Engineering Services, 919-543-7635.

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