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Built-in self-test (BIST), System board built-in self-test (M-BIST)

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NOTE: Some tests are meant for specific devices and require user interaction. Ensure that you are present in front of the computer when the diagnostic tests are performed. For more information, see SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check. Built-in self-test (BIST) System board built-in self-test (M-BIST) About this task Steps 1. Press and hold both the M key and the power button to initiate M-BIST. 2. The battery-status light illuminates in amber when there is a failure with the system board. 3. Replace the system board to fix the issue. NOTE: The battery status LED will not illuminate if there is no failure present with the system board. If further troubleshooting is required, proceed with the applicable Guided Resolution for No Power/No POST, etc. Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST) About this task Next steps L-BIST (LCD Power Rail Test) is an enhancement to the single LED error code diagnostics and is automatically initiated during POST. L-BIST isolates if the LCD is receiving power from the system board. L-BIST checks if the system board is supplying power to the LCD by performing an LCD Power Rail test. If there is no power going to the LCD, the battery status LED flashes a [2,8] LED error code. 62 Troubleshooting

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NOTE:
Some tests are meant for specific devices and require user interaction. Ensure that you are present in front of the
computer when the diagnostic tests are performed.
For more information, see
SupportAssist Pre-Boot System Performance Check
.
Built-in self-test (BIST)
System board built-in self-test (M-BIST)
About this task
Steps
1.
Press and hold both the M key and the power button to initiate M-BIST.
2.
The battery-status light illuminates in amber when there is a failure with the system board.
3.
Replace the system board to fix the issue.
NOTE:
The battery status LED will not illuminate if there is no failure present with the system board. If further
troubleshooting is required, proceed with the applicable Guided Resolution for No Power/No POST, etc.
Display panel power rail built-in self-test (L-BIST)
About this task
Next steps
L-BIST
(LCD Power Rail Test) is an enhancement to the single LED error code diagnostics and is
automatically initiated
during
POST
. L-BIST isolates if the LCD is receiving power from the system board. L-BIST checks if the system board is
supplying power to the LCD by performing an LCD Power Rail test. If there is no power going to the LCD, the battery status
LED flashes a
[2,8] LED error code.
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Troubleshooting