Illustrated Parts Breakdown DECsystem 5100

This document is an Illustrated Parts Breakdown (IPB) for the DECsystem 5100, specifically covering the 230ZM-A9 (32MB) and 230ZM-B9 (8MB) configurations. Published by Digital Equipment Corporation in 1990, its primary purpose is to identify and list all components of the system.

The document includes:

• Instructions on Use: A detailed explanation of the IPB's organization, how to read the indented parts lists (identifying assemblies and their subordinate parts), and descriptions of all column headings (e.g., DEC Part Number, Description, ECO Cut-In, Figure and Item Number).
• Illustrations: Exploded views and diagrams of the DECsystem 5100 and its various major assemblies (Cover, Shelf, Enclosure, CPU, and optional DHT80 Assembly), with components numbered for easy identification. It also indicates Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
• Parts Lists: Comprehensive tables detailing each part by assembly, providing its description, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) part number, and cross-references to the relevant illustrations.
• Indexes: An index organized by DEC Part Number and another by Part Description, allowing users to quickly locate specific components within the manual.

The document serves as a reference for identifying, ordering, and maintaining parts for the DECsystem 5100.