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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1660 Model
MSG Index | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | 
Troubleshooting 
Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications 
Pin Assignments |Battery Pack Operations
Notice
Preface
Product 
Description
Troubleshooting
Illustrated 
Parts Catalog
Removal & 
Replacement 
Procedures
Specifications
Connector Pin 
Assignments
Battery Pack 
Operations
 
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Maintenance and Service Guide

Compaq Presario 1660 Model Portable Computers

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Preface

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for

reference when servicing the Compaq Presario 1660 Model Portable Computers. Compaq

Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1660

Model Portable Computers without notice.

Symbols

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

WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that

failure to follow directions in the warning could result in

bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure

to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or

loss of data.

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

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Technician Notes

WARNING: 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

Serial Number

When requesting information or ordering spare parts, the computer serial number should be

provided to Compaq. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer.

Locating Additional Information

The following documentation is available to support this product:

●Compaq Presario 1660 Model Portable Computer documentation set

●Introducing Windows 95 Guide

●Service Training Guides

●Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins

●Compaq QuickFind

●Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide

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Maintenance & Service Guide
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MSG Index | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | 
Troubleshooting 
Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications 
Pin Assignments |Battery Pack Operations
Product Description
Models and 
Features
Upper Unit 
Components
Front Bezel 
Buttons
Front Bezel 
Lights
Left Side 
Components
Right Side 
Components
Bottom of 
Unit
Rear 
Connectors
Power 
Management 
for Windows 
98
Compaq 
Presario 
1600 
Portable 
Computer is 
a 
continuation 
of the new 
generation 
of 
multimedia 
portable 
computers 
with an 
innovative 
integrated 
design, 
outstanding 
audio and 
video, 
advanced 
core 
features, 
and 
attractive 
styling. This 
full-function 
portable 
computer 
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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1660 Model
MSG Index | Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | 
Troubleshooting 
Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications 
Pin Assignments |Battery Pack Operations
Troubleshooting
Preliminary 
Steps
Clearing the 
Power-On 
Password
Power-On Self 
Test (POST)
Compaq 
Diagnostics
Diagnostic Error 
Codes
Troubleshooting 
Without 
Diagnostics
Solving Minor 
Problems
Contacting 
Compaq 
Support 
This section covers troubleshooting information for the Compaq 
Presario 1660 Model Portable Computer. The basic steps in 
troubleshooting include:
1. Follow the Preliminary Steps.
2. Run the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
3. Follow the recommended actions described 
in the diagnostic tables, if you are unable to 
run POST or if POST displays an error 
message.
When following the recommended actions in 
the Sections on POST and Diagnostic Error 
Codes perform them in the order listed. 
Rerun POST after each recommended action 
until the problem is solved and no error 
message occurs. Once the problem is solved, 
do not complete the remaining recommended 
actions.
NOTE: If the problem is intermittent, check 
the computer several times to verify 
that the problem is solved.
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