Compaq Compaq Presario User manual

Product

Description

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES 1

Before You

Begin Specifications

Assignments Battery & Power

Management Troubleshooting

Removal &

Replacement

Parts

Catalog MSG Index

Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide (MSG)

Welcome to the Maintenance and Service Guide (MSG) for Compaq Presario 1800XL Series

Notebook Computers. This online guide is designed to serve the needs of technicians whose

job is to repair Compaq products.

For copyright and trademark information, refer to the Notice section of this MSG. To locate

your unit’s serial number, to see symbol conventions, or to view technician’s notes, see the

Preface. This MSG is updated online as needed.

For comments or questions about the contents of this MSG, contact Compaq.

To report a technical problem, contact your Regional Support Center or IM Help Center.

For help on navigating in this guide, refer to Using this Guide.

2 PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Before You Begin

Notice

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL

ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS

MATERIAL.

This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be

photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq

Computer Corporation.

Compaq, Presario 1800 Series Registered U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Windows 98 and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or

nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the

terms of the agreement.

Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their

respective companies.

Maintenance and Service Guide

Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer

First Edition (July 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation

privacy and legal statement

2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Preface

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide for use as a reference when

servicing the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers.

Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario

1800 Series Notebooks without notice.

Symbols

The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide.

ÅWARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions

in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

ÄCAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions

in the caution could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.

Important: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific

instructions.

Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting

points of information.

Technician Notes

ÅWARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should repair this

equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only

subassembly/module-level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual

boards and subassemblies, the user should not attempt to make repairs at the

component level or to make modifications to any printed circuit board. Improper

repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indications of component replacement or

printed circuit board modifications may void any warranty.

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Serial Number

The unit’s serial number 1is required when requesting information or ordering spare

parts. The serial number is located on the underside of the Notebook as shown below.

Locating Additional Information

The Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer documentation set is available to

support this product. It includes and is not limited to the following items:

•Beyond Setup Guide

•Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins

•Operating System Guides (Compaq and Microsoft)

•Read-This-First Cards

•Service Training Guides

•Warranty Statement

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Product Description

This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1800XL models. It also provides

illustrations of the exterior components unique to these models.

2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Models and Features

All models have a 3.5” Diskette Drive which uses 1.44Mb Diskettes.

Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebooks

Feature XL180 XL181 XL182 XL183

Display 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT

Processor PIII 600MHz,

256 Cache

PIII 500 MHz,

256 Cache

PIII 600 MHz,

256 Cache

PIII 600 MHz,

256 Cache

Hard Drive 6.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB

CD or DVD

Drive

6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive

Modem 56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax with PCI

56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax with PCI

56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax Int’l with PCI

56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax Int’l with PCI

Networking

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

Battery 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 Notebooks

Feature XL185 XL190 XL191 XL192

Display 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT

Processor PIII 600 MHz,

256 Cache

PIII 700 MHz,

256 Cache

PIII 650 MHz

256 Cache

PIII 700 MHz

256 Cache

Hard Drive 12.0 GB 6.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB

CD or DVD

Drive

6X DVD Drive DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive

Modem 56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax Int’l with PCI

56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax with PCI

56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax Int’l with PCI

56.0 Kbps Data/

Fax Int’l with PCI

Networking

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

10/100 TX

Integrated

Ethernet

Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion

System

Memory

64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Front of Unit

#Description #Description

1Display Release Latches 6Integrated Speakers

2Display 7Left TouchPad Button

3Power (On/Off) Button 8Scroll Up/Down Button

4Keyboard 9Right TouchPad Button

5TouchPad -Model Number

4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Internet Zone Buttons and Lights

#Description #Description

1AC Adapter Light 7Instant Search

2Caps Lock Light 8Online Marketplace (U.S./Puerto Rico)

Instant Answer (outside U.S.)

3Instant Internet Access 9Retail Central (U.S./Puerto Rico)

Instant E-Commerce (outside U.S.)

4Instant E-mail Access -Num Lock Light

5My Presario Instant Access qScroll Lock Light

6Power Button

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Front Bezel Components

#Description #Description

1Previous Track Button 7Battery Gauge

2Next Track Button 8DisqPlay On/Off Button

3Sleep Status Icon 9Volume Down Button

4Power Status Icon -Volume Up Button

5Battery Charging Status Icon qPlay/Pause Button

6DisqPlay Status Icon wStop Button

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