Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1900 Series
Models: XL1, XL160, XL161, XL162, XL163, and XL165
Before You Begin |
| Specifications |
| Parts Catalog |
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Removal Sequence |
| Troubleshooting |
| Battery Operations |
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Product Description |
| Pin Assignments |
| Index |
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Troubleshooting
Diagnostic Error Codes
Diagnostic error codes occur if the system recognizes a problem while running the Compaq Diagnostic program. These error codes help identify possibly defective subassemblies.
The following tables list error codes, a description of the error condition, and the action required to resolve the error condition.
IMPORTANT: Retest the system after completing each step. If the problem is resolved, do not proceed with the remaining steps.
For the removal and replacement of a particular subassembly, see the section for
Select error codes by number or type:
101 through 114 | Processor Test |
200 through 215 | Memory Test |
300 through 304 | Keyboard Test |
401 through 403 | Parallel Printer Test |
600 through 699 | Diskette Drive or |
1101 | Serial Test |
1701 through 1736 | Hard Drive Test |
501 through 516 | Video Test |
2402 through 2456 | Audio Test |
2458 through 2480 | Touch Pad Pointing Device Test |
3206 | CD/DVD Test |
8601 through 8602 |
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3301 through 6623 |
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Processor Test Error Codes
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Code | Description | Recommended Action |
Failed CPU Test. | Replace the processor and retest. | |
Coprocessor or Weitek Error | Run the Configuration and Diagnostics | |
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| Replace the processor board and retest. |
Failed DMA Page Registers Test. | Replace the system board and retest. | |
Failed Interrupt Controller Master |
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Port 61 Error. |
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Failed Keyboard Controller Self Test. |
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Failed CMOS RAM Test. |
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Failed CMOS Interrupt Test. |
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Failed CMOS Clock Test. |
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Failed Programmable Timer Load Data |
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Failed Protected Mode Test. |
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Failed Speaker Test. | 1. Check system configuration. | |
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| 3. Replace the system board and retest. |
Memory Test Error Codes
200 | Failed Memory Machine ID Test. |
Failed Memory System ROM | |
| Checksum. |
Failed Write/Read Test. | |
Failed Address Test. | |
Failed Random Pattern Test. | |
Failed Noise Test. | |
Failed Random Address Test. |
1. Flash the system ROM and retest.
2. Replace the system board and retest.
1.Remove the memory module and retest.
2.Install a new memory module and retest.
Keyboard Test Error Codes
300 | Failed ID Test. |
Failed Selftest/Interface Test. | |
| Failed Individual Key Test. |
| Failed Keyboard Repeat Test. |
1.Check the keyboard connection. If disconnected, turn off the computer and
connect the keyboard.
2. Replace the keyboard and retest.
3. Replace the system board and retest.
Parallel Printer Test Error Codes
401
600
Failed Printer or not connected. | 1. | Connect the printer. |
| 2. | Check power to the printer. |
Failed Port Test. | 3. | Install the |
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Failed Printer Pattern Test. | 4. | Check port and IRQ configuration. |
| 5. | Replace the system board and retest. |
Diskette Drive Test | ||
Failed Diskette ID | 1. | Replace the diskette media and retest. |
| 2. | Check and/or replace the diskette power |
Failed Diskette Format. | and | |
| signal cables and retest. | |
Failed Diskette Read Test. |
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3. | Replace the diskette drive and retest. | |
Failed Diskette Write, Read, Compare | 4. | Replace the system board and retest. |
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Failed Diskette Random Read Test. |
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Failed Diskette ID Media. |
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Failed Diskette Speed Test. |
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Failed Diskette Reset Controller Test. |
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Failed Diskette Change Line Test. |
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Diskette Type Error |
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Diskette Drive Speed not within |
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Diskette Drive/Media ID Error | 1. | Replace media. |
| 2. | Run the Configuration and Diagnostics |
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Serial Test Error Codes
Failed Serial Port Test. | 1. | Check port configuration | |
| 2. | Replace the system board and retest. | |
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Hard Drive Test Error Codes
Failed Hard Drive Format Test. | ||
Failed Hard Drive Read Test. | ||
Failed Hard Drive | ||
Write/Read/Compare Test. | ||
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Failed Hard Drive | ||
Failed Hard Drive Controller Test. | ||
Failed Hard Drive Ready Test. | ||
Failed Hard Drive Recalibration Test. | ||
Failed Hard Drive Format | ||
Test. | ||
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Failed Hard Drive Reset Controller | ||
Test. | ||
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Failed Hard Drive | ||
Failed Hard Drive | ||
Failed Hard Drive Conditional Format | ||
Test. | ||
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Failed Hard Drive ECC* Test. | ||
Failed Hard Drive | ||
Failed Network Preparation Test. | ||
Failed |
* ECC = Error Correction Code
1.Run the Configuration and Diagnostics Utilities
and verify drive type.
2.Verify that all secondary drives have secondary
drive capability.
3.Replace the hard drive and retest.
4.Replace the system board and retest.
Video Test Error Codes
2402
2458
3206
Failed Video Controller Test. | The following apply to error codes | |
Failed Video Memory Test. | through | |
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Failed Video Attribute Test. | 1. Disconnect external monitor and test | |
Failed Video | ||
with internal LCD display. | ||
Failed Video 80 × 25 mode 9 × 14 | 2. Replace the display assembly and retest. | |
3. Replace the system board and retest. | ||
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Failed Video 80 × 25 mode 8 × 8 |
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Character- cell Test. |
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Failed Video 40 × 25 mode Test. |
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Failed Video 320 × 200 mode color |
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set 0 Test. |
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Failed Video 320 × 200 mode color |
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set 1 Test. |
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Failed Video 640 × 200 mode Test. |
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Failed Video Screen Memory Page |
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Failed Video Gray Scale Test. |
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Failed Video White Screen Test. |
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Failed Video Noise Pattern Test. |
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Failed Video Memory Test. | The following steps apply to error codes | |
Failed Video Attribute Test. | ||
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Failed Video | 1. Run the Configuration and Diagnostics | |
Failed Video 80 × 25 mode 9 × 14 | ||
Utilities. | ||
2. Replace the display assembly and retest. | ||
Failed Video 80 × 25 mode 8 × 8 | 3. Replace the system board and retest. | |
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Character- cell Test. |
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Failed Video 320 × 200 mode color |
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set 0 Test. |
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Failed Video 320 × 200 mode color |
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set 1 Test. |
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Failed Video 640 × 200 mode Test. |
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Failed Video Screen Memory Page |
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Test. |
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Failed Video Gray Scale Test. |
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Failed Video White Screen Test. |
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Failed Video Noise Pattern Test. |
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Failed ECG/VGC Memory Test. |
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Failed ECG/VGC ROM Checksum Test. | 1. Run the Configuration and Diagnostics | |
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Failed ECG/VGC 640 × 200 graphics | 2. Disconnect external monitor and test | |
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mode Test. | ||
internal LCD display. | ||
Failed ECG/VGC 640 × 350 16 Color | ||
3. Replace the display assembly and retest. | ||
Set Test. | 4. Replace the system board and retest. | |
Failed ECG/VGC 640 × 350 64 Color |
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Set Test. |
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Failed ECG/VGC Monochrome Text |
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Mode Test. |
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Failed ECG/VGC Monochrome |
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Graphics Mode Test. |
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Failed 640 × 480 Graphics Test. |
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Failed 320 × 200 Graphics (256 color |
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mode) Test. |
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Failed Advanced VGA Controller Test. |
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Failed |
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Failed Advanced VGA 256 Color |
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Test. |
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Failed Advanced VGA BitBLT Test. | The following step applies to error codes | |
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Failed Advanced VGA DAC Test.
Replace the system board and retest.
Failed Advanced VGA data path Test.
Failed Advanced VGA BitBLT Test.
Failed Advanced VGA LineDraw Test.
Audio Test Error Codes
Audio System Internal Error 1. Replace the system board and retest.
TouchPad/Pointing Device Interface Test Error Codes
8601
3301
Failed Mouse Test. | 1. Replace the TouchPad and retest. | ||
| 2. | Replace the system board and retest. | |
Failed Interface Test. |
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CD/DVD Drive Test Error Codes | |||
Failed CD/DVD Drive Read Test. | 1. Replace the CD/DVD and retest. | ||
| 2. | Verify that the speakers are connected. | |
Failed CD/DVD | 3. | Verify that drivers are loaded and | |
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Failed ID Test. |
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4. Replace the CD/DVD drive and retest. | |||
| 5. | Replace the system board and retest. |
Failed Read Test.
Failed Controller Test.
Failed Random Read Test.
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