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End User License Agreement - Page 2
...other terms will also terminate upon conditions set forth elsewhere in any product identification, copyright ...upgrade. To use technical information you fail to another end user. The transfer may not sublicense, assign or transfer the license or Software Product except as eligible for the original Software Product identified by HP as expressly provided in relation to support services...
End User License Agreement - Page 4
...is the entire agreement between you are set forth in your employer to enter into this...errors or omissions contained herein. HP shall not be trademarks of California, U.S.A.
15. This EULA (including any other product names mentioned herein may be liable for HP products and services...extent the terms of any HP policies or
programs for support services conflict with respect to the Software...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 1
... or nondisclosure agreement. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE COMPAQ CONTURA 400 FAMILY OF PERSONAL COMPUTERS
Second Edition (June 1995) First Edition (September 1994) Part Number 147951-002
Printed in accordance with the terms of their respective companies.
nor for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein; This guide contains information protected by copyright...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 2
... notice. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to follow directions could result in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions. Any indications of Personal Computers. ONLINE USER'S GUIDE
IMPORTANT: Text set off in damage to the Compaq Contura 400 Family of data. BEYOND SETUP - CAUTION
Text set off in this...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 5
... module (Figure 1-4) contains the following upgradable components:
o Hard drive o Memory expansion board o Processor upgrade (Contura 400 only)
A complete list of replaceable parts is located on the rear of the computer. Chapter 1.2 Serial Number
The computer serial numbers should be provided to Compaq whenever requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is included in...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 6
... MB
4 MB
10.4 in . Color TFT
Note: Processor, hard drive and memory upgrades are available for most
models Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computer Models and standard features. Color STN
Contura 420CX 486 DX4/75 MHz 420 MB
8 MB
10.4 in .
Table 1-1. To service the remaining system unit module components, the keyboard assembly must be removed. Color...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 46
... Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers.
After completing removal and replacement procedures, run the diagnostics program to verify that apply to specific models are provided:
|-- 3.2 PREPARING THE COMPUTER | |-- Battery release spring and button | |-- 3.9 REAL-TIME CLOCK BATTERY (Models 400 and 410) | |-- 3.10 REAL-TIME CLOCK BATTERY (Models 420 and 430) | |-- 3.11 PROCESSOR UPGRADE...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 84
... and remove the AC Adapter and battery pack (Section 3.2). Once the processor is opened . Remove the keyboard assembly (Section 3.7).
3. Disconnect all power from the two connectors on the system board. The Compaq Contura 400 is the only model with the DX2/40 MHz Processor that the display assembly is installed, the upgraded processor overrides control of the...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 264
.... If installed, make sure
Error
the memory expansion
board is installed
correctly by running
PC card service and
Computer Setup.
5. Error
error
2. Replace system board.
Make sure the memory
PC card is installed
correctly.
2. None
Keyboard Failure 1. Message
Beeps
Probable Cause
Recommended Action
301 - Run Computer Setup if
configuration settings
are other...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 265
... the system board.
Coprocessor
error
2. Replace system board. Replace the diskette
drive.
3. Replace the system board. Replace the processor
That Has Not
upgrade. Replace system board.
Check external keyboard.
Error
702A -
2 Short Coprocessor
1. None
System board
Replace the system board.
Error or Text
Fixture
Installed
303 - Printer None
Printer...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 269
... - xx
Diskette reset controller test failed
610 -
Run Computer Setup. Modem Communications Computer Checkup Error Codes
Error Code
Description
Recommended Action
1201 - Replace the diskette.
2. xx
Diskette write, read test
diskette cable. xx
Diskette wrap test failed
608 - Replace media.
Table 5-7. Table 5-8. xx
Modem Internal Loopback The following...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 278
... Power Management.
Solving Battery Gauge Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)
Battery gauge appears Battery pack has been Charge the battery pack *
inaccurate. It will not
Standby for the battery pack is in not linear. Use arrows
keys to setting is based on voltage output
from the battery.
* The battery pack needs to be installed. * The recommended storage...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 284
... up. Keyboard is not
Computer Setup has
Run Computer Setup. Solving Trackball/Mouse Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)
Trackball or mouse
Incorrect or no
Install the device driver
does not work .
Windows.
Solving External Device Installation Problems
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)
A new device is locked. recognized as part of new
Turn off the...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 286
... to re-enable PC Card
beeps.
PC Card drivers are
Select Computer Setup from the Compaq Control Center to enable the PC Card slot. The PC Card slot is
From MS-DOS: Select
(Socket Services,
disabled. From Windows: Select Security Management from
not loaded. Contact Compaq Reseller
Support for a list of PC
Cards tested successfully
in...
Compaq Contura 400 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide - Page 288
...DOS: For memory
formatted. The card is too Replace the cable. Solving Printer Problems *
Problem
Probable Cause
Solution(s)
Printer does not
The device drivers
Install the correct printer
print.
Fill the paper tray and
select Online. drivers are not installed.
From Windows: Select
Computer Setup from the
Compaq Control Center,
then select MEMCARD or
ATACARD from...
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