    AST RESEARCH, INC.        TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1053                  1-19-95

    					 ASCENTIA 900N LID CLOSED

    PROBLEM
    The Ascentia 900N system, while docked in the PowerStation II, will not power
    up with the lid closed.

    CAUSE
    The system was designed to operate only with the lid open.

    SYSTEMS AFFECTED
    AST PART NUMBER    DESCRIPTION

    501299-2XX     ASCENTIA 900N 4/50 CS10
    501300-3XX     ASCENTIA 900N 4/50 CT9
    501302-2XX     ASCENTIA 900N 4/75 CS10
    501304-3XX     ASCENTIA 900N 4/75 CT10

    SOLUTION
    Do not close the lid for an extended period of time, while the Ascentia 900N
    system is ON, or it may cause irreparable damage to the LCD panel.

    NOTE
    The Ascentia 900N User's Manual erroneously states on page 31 that:

    "You can leave the display panel on the computer open or closed when you
     use an external monitor or keyboard."

    This information is incorrect.  Leaving the lid closed for an extended period
    of time, while the system is in operation, may damage the LCD display panel.