IBM 6336 6337 6339 6341 6342 6346 6347 6348 2254 2256 2257 User Guide

About this manual

The guide covers safety information, including electrical shock precautions, battery handling, and modem safety, followed by detailed steps for installing external and internal options on small desktop, desktop, and microtower models. It also explains how to update the computer configuration, replace the cover, connect cables, and recover from BIOS or system program issues.

Appendices provide additional resources such as battery replacement part numbers, system program update procedures, address maps, IRQ/DMA channel assignments, and trademark notices. The document ends with an index and part number reference.

What's inside

• Safety Information
• Overview
• Installing External Options
• Installing Internal Options – Small Desktop Model
• Installing Internal Options – Desktop Model
• Installing Internal Options – Microtower Model
• Updating Computer Configuration
• Appendix A – Changing the Battery
• Appendix B – Updating System Programs
• Appendix E – Notices and Trademarks

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What safety steps should be taken before connecting or disconnecting cables?

Turn everything OFF, attach all cables to devices before powering on, and disconnect power cords and signal cables before opening the device covers.

Which battery should be used when replacing the lithium battery?

Only IBM Part Number 33F8354 or an equivalent battery recommended by the manufacturer should be used.

What is the part number listed for this guide?

The guide’s part number is 25P6007.