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... photocopied or reproduced in any form without notice. S. The software described in the U.S.A. Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer First Edition (July 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR...
... photocopied or reproduced in any form without notice. S. The software described in the U.S.A. Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer First Edition (July 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1 COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR...
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...hazard. Important: Text set off in this manner indicates that is used as a reference guide when servicing the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers. Symbols The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide. Å WARNING: Text set off in this ... harm or loss of data. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebooks without notice. Technician Notes Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should not attempt to make repaires at the component level or to make changes to...
...hazard. Important: Text set off in this manner indicates that is used as a reference guide when servicing the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers. Symbols The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide. Å WARNING: Text set off in this ... harm or loss of data. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebooks without notice. Technician Notes Å WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should not attempt to make repaires at the component level or to make changes to...
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... or ordering spare parts. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Serial Number The unit's serial number 1 is located on the underside of the Notebook as shown below. Locating Additional Information The following documentation is available to support this product: • Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Notebook Computer documentation set •...
... or ordering spare parts. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Serial Number The unit's serial number 1 is located on the underside of the Notebook as shown below. Locating Additional Information The following documentation is available to support this product: • Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Notebook Computer documentation set •...
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...: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Models and Features Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models Feature XL180 XL181 XL182 XL183 Display 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT Processor PIII 600MHz, 256 Cache PIII 500 MHz... 3.2 Li-Ion 3.2 Li-Ion 3.2 Li-Ion 3.2 Li-Ion System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models Feature XL185 XL190 XL191 XL192 Display 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT Processor PIII 600 MHz, 256 Cache PIII 700...
...: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Models and Features Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models Feature XL180 XL181 XL182 XL183 Display 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT Processor PIII 600MHz, 256 Cache PIII 500 MHz... 3.2 Li-Ion 3.2 Li-Ion 3.2 Li-Ion 3.2 Li-Ion System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models Feature XL185 XL190 XL191 XL192 Display 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT Processor PIII 600 MHz, 256 Cache PIII 700...
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...last system activity. If the Notebook is on the amount of power management needed. To access these options, select Power Management from the Control Panel, and then click the Power Schemes tab. Power Schemes can be initiated based on a network, Compaq recommends that System Standby be ... • Turn Off Monitor: length of inactivity before the screen times out and goes blank. • Turn Off Hard Disks: length of Notebook use . Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Power Settings Power management can also be set to the setting...
...last system activity. If the Notebook is on the amount of power management needed. To access these options, select Power Management from the Control Panel, and then click the Power Schemes tab. Power Schemes can be initiated based on a network, Compaq recommends that System Standby be ... • Turn Off Monitor: length of inactivity before the screen times out and goes blank. • Turn Off Hard Disks: length of Notebook use . Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Power Settings Power management can also be set to the setting...
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...battery pack. Opening a battery pack not only damages the pack and makes it unusable, but also exposes potentially harmful battery components. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Conditioning a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To...normally during this process. Compaq Computer Corporation recommends that all information is now re-conditioned. The battery is saved before the arrow disappears. To condition a battery pack, complete the following steps: 1. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BATTERY AND POWER ...
...battery pack. Opening a battery pack not only damages the pack and makes it unusable, but also exposes potentially harmful battery components. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Conditioning a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: To...normally during this process. Compaq Computer Corporation recommends that all information is now re-conditioned. The battery is saved before the arrow disappears. To condition a battery pack, complete the following steps: 1. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BATTERY AND POWER ...
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... Notebook for troubleshooting as outlined in Preliminary Steps on the following the recommended solutions provided in POST and Diagnostic Error Codes, perform the steps in troubleshooting include: 1. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Troubleshooting This section covers troubleshooting and resolving common problems associated with Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook...
... Notebook for troubleshooting as outlined in Preliminary Steps on the following the recommended solutions provided in POST and Diagnostic Error Codes, perform the steps in troubleshooting include: 1. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Troubleshooting This section covers troubleshooting and resolving common problems associated with Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook...
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...run POST. 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES If you want to test. Note: Do not disconnect the printer if you do not want to test it or use it to the external device or its external devices. 4. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180,... XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Preliminary Steps Before running POST both with and without the external device connected. 5. Run Compaq Diagnostics. 3. Verify this by running POST, complete...
...run POST. 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES If you want to test. Note: Do not disconnect the printer if you do not want to test it or use it to the external device or its external devices. 4. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180,... XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Preliminary Steps Before running POST both with and without the external device connected. 5. Run Compaq Diagnostics. 3. Verify this by running POST, complete...
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... AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES How do you start Setup? The Notebook with automatically restart. Note: If a bootable diskette is not functioning enough to show POST error messages, refer to display the POST messages as the Compaq logo appears press the ESC key to the solution tables later in...Remember any POST error codes that are shown in this chapter. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Power-On Self Test (POST) To run POST, complete these steps: Turn off the Notebook, then turn it on again. As soon as they occur....
... AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES How do you start Setup? The Notebook with automatically restart. Note: If a bootable diskette is not functioning enough to show POST error messages, refer to display the POST messages as the Compaq logo appears press the ESC key to the solution tables later in...Remember any POST error codes that are shown in this chapter. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Power-On Self Test (POST) To run POST, complete these steps: Turn off the Notebook, then turn it on again. As soon as they occur....
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... support. How do you start the Compaq Diagnostics that are encouraged to run from the disk? 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Compaq Diagnostics Compaq Diagnostics utilities come pre-installed on 1800XL Series Notebooks. If Compaq Diagnostics is version 10.11 or later...
... support. How do you start the Compaq Diagnostics that are encouraged to run from the disk? 6 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Compaq Diagnostics Compaq Diagnostics utilities come pre-installed on 1800XL Series Notebooks. If Compaq Diagnostics is version 10.11 or later...
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...these steps to run the tests, to print or save the information generated by the system and are functioning properly. Turn on the Compaq Diagnostics Diskette. The Diagnostics menu is displayed. A list of the following from the Test Option menu. The Test Option menu is ...Option menu is complete. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Checkup (TEST) Does the CPQ Diagnostics disk come pre-installed as mentioned on errors, or choose to continue. Checkup determines if the various Notebook components and devices are...
...these steps to run the tests, to print or save the information generated by the system and are functioning properly. Turn on the Compaq Diagnostics Diskette. The Diagnostics menu is displayed. A list of the following from the Test Option menu. The Test Option menu is ...Option menu is complete. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Checkup (TEST) Does the CPQ Diagnostics disk come pre-installed as mentioned on errors, or choose to continue. Checkup determines if the various Notebook components and devices are...
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..., or print the information. 8 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES The Notebook boots from the Diagnostics menu. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to cycle through the screens, return to print the information. 2. Exit the Test Option and Diagnostics menus. Press Enter to view from the Compaq Diagnostics Diskette: 1. Select the item you...
..., or print the information. 8 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES The Notebook boots from the Diagnostics menu. 6. Follow the on-screen instructions to cycle through the screens, return to print the information. 2. Exit the Test Option and Diagnostics menus. Press Enter to view from the Compaq Diagnostics Diskette: 1. Select the item you...
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... DVD or CD Test (pg 17) • 8601 through 8602: TouchPad Pointing Device Test (pg 17) PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Diagnostic Error Codes Diagnostic... error codes are displayed if the system recognizes a problem while running the Compaq Diagnostics program. Refer ...
... DVD or CD Test (pg 17) • 8601 through 8602: TouchPad Pointing Device Test (pg 17) PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 9 Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Diagnostic Error Codes Diagnostic... error codes are displayed if the system recognizes a problem while running the Compaq Diagnostics program. Refer ...
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Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190... space is not formatted. Diskette is left on the diskette. Format the diskette. Run Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette. Disc is upside down or is writing to a diskette. CD is write-protected. Diskette ...improperly inserted in it (label side up), then close the tray. Run Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette. 22 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Solution(s) Disable the diskette's writeprotect feature or use a diskette that is being used...
Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190... space is not formatted. Diskette is left on the diskette. Format the diskette. Run Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette. Disc is upside down or is writing to a diskette. CD is write-protected. Diskette ...improperly inserted in it (label side up), then close the tray. Run Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette. 22 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Solution(s) Disable the diskette's writeprotect feature or use a diskette that is being used...
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.... See Specifications to verify address. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Card is not fully inserted into the slot or is turned down. Contact a Compaq authorized Service Provider for installation instructions. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 PC Card Solutions The following table lists some...
.... See Specifications to verify address. 28 TROUBLESHOOTING PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Card is not fully inserted into the slot or is turned down. Contact a Compaq authorized Service Provider for installation instructions. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 PC Card Solutions The following table lists some...
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... not supported. The card is not set up properly. Contact a Compaq authorized Service Provider for a list of PC Cards tested successfully in Compaq platforms. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Install driver(s). Solution(s) Use supported cards only. You are trying to the card. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and...
... not supported. The card is not set up properly. Contact a Compaq authorized Service Provider for a list of PC Cards tested successfully in Compaq platforms. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 29 Install driver(s). Solution(s) Use supported cards only. You are trying to the card. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185, and...
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... Preparation Before shipping the Notebook, complete the following information when contacting Compaq Reseller Support: • Product name • Product serial number • Purchase date • Conditions under which the problem occurred • Any error messages that backup tapes/diskette are no PC Cards in transit. 2. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 33 Close...
... Preparation Before shipping the Notebook, complete the following information when contacting Compaq Reseller Support: • Product name • Product serial number • Purchase date • Conditions under which the problem occurred • Any error messages that backup tapes/diskette are no PC Cards in transit. 2. PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 33 Close...
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...screw is used in the instructions. 2 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Compaq strongly recommends that all screws removed during disassembly be kept with the part that was removed, then returned to service the Notebook: • Torx T-8 screwdriver • 5mm nut ... by the use care. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the Notebook are required to their proper locations. Connectors and Plastic Parts Plastic parts can damage the unit. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191,...
...screw is used in the instructions. 2 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES Compaq strongly recommends that all screws removed during disassembly be kept with the part that was removed, then returned to service the Notebook: • Torx T-8 screwdriver • 5mm nut ... by the use care. Apply pressure only at the points designated in the Notebook are required to their proper locations. Connectors and Plastic Parts Plastic parts can damage the unit. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191,...
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... pack into the battery compartment. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Preparing the Notebook for the Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks into the bay if insertion is removed from the Notebook, place it unusable, and exposes potentially harmful battery components. Note: Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks have several screws of any...
... pack into the battery compartment. Presario 1800 Series Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185, and XL190, XL191, XL192 Preparing the Notebook for the Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks into the bay if insertion is removed from the Notebook, place it unusable, and exposes potentially harmful battery components. Note: Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks have several screws of any...
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... for Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks into the bay if insertion does not occur easily. Ä CAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. this action damages the pack, makes it from the chassis by the tab located on the Notebook. ...and exposes potentially harmful battery components. To replace the battery, reverse these procedures. Do not open a battery pack; PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 13 Pull the battery 2 from the chassis. 2. No field-serviceable parts are located inside the...
... for Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Portable Notebooks into the bay if insertion does not occur easily. Ä CAUTION: Do not crush, puncture, or incinerate the battery pack. this action damages the pack, makes it from the chassis by the tab located on the Notebook. ...and exposes potentially harmful battery components. To replace the battery, reverse these procedures. Do not open a battery pack; PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT 13 Pull the battery 2 from the chassis. 2. No field-serviceable parts are located inside the...