Re: IBM 3153 config batteries?

From: antfio@MUZE.COM
Date: Wed Sep 18 2002 - 10:41:15 EDT


There's a document on IBM's website about your first issue. I don't know if
this specifically applies to your situation or not, but it's worth a look...

http://www-1.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=psg1YAST-3LDPXF

-Anthony

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Webb, Eric [mailto:EWebb@COOPERLIGHTING.COM]
> Sent: Wednesday, September 18, 2002 10:28 AM
> To: aix-l@Princeton.EDU
> Subject: IBM 3153 config batteries?
>
>
>
> Hi guys,
>
> Does anyone know if the IBM 3153 terminals have a replaceable
> battery that
> stores its configuration information? I have several units
> on hand that
> seem to lose configuration everytime they're powered off. I
> have no problem
> with breaking out the soldering station :)
>
> Another annoying habit of some of my 3153's is that some will enter a
> continuous cycle on power-on where they beep, wait two
> seconds, and beep
> again with no display output. Disconnecting the keyboard, waiting for
> screen output, and then replugging the keyboard seems to
> work. Anyone know
> what causes this, and especially, how to fix it?
>
> I apologize for the somewhat off-topic question.
>
>
> Thanks,
>
> > Eric C. Webb
> > Sr. Systems Analyst / AIX System Administrator
> >
> > Cooper Lighting Division IT
> > (770) 486-4623 (770) 486-4677 FAX
> >
>



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