HP 1900-XL165, 1900-XL160, 1900-XL162 manual Solving PC Card Problems, Solving Power Problems

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Maintenance & Service Guide

Presario 1900 Series

Models: XL1, XL160, XL161, XL162, XL163, and XL165

Before You Begin

 

Specifications

 

Parts Catalog

 

 

 

 

 

Removal Sequence

 

Troubleshooting

 

Battery Operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Product Description

 

Pin Assignments

 

Index

 

 

 

 

 

Troubleshooting

Solving PC Card Problems

Some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems are listed in the following table.

Problem

When turned on, the computer does not beep when a PC Card is inserted.

Solving PC Card Problems

Probable Cause Solution(s)

Card is not inserted properly. Ensure the card is inserted in the correct orientation.

PC Card beeps are disabled.

 

Double-click the PC Card

 

icon in the Control Panel,

 

click the Global Settings

 

tab, the enable PC Card

 

sound effects.

Speaker is turned off or

Press volume buttons to

volume is turned down.

turn the speaker on, then

 

increase the volume.

PC Card drivers are not

Double click the Add New

installed.

Hardware icon in the

 

Control Panel for installation

 

instructions.

 

If PC Card or drivers are not

 

compatible with Windows,

 

install drivers and use the

 

PC Card in MS-DOS mode.

Card or card driver is not

Contact your Compaq

supported.

authorized service provider

 

for a list of PC Cards tested

 

successfully in Compaq PC

 

Card platforms.

PC Card modem, fax, or network card does not work.

Card is not fully inserted into the slot or is not inserted properly.

Ensure the card is inserted in the correct orientation.

 

Telephone cord is not

Check and secure telephone

 

plugged in all the way.

connection.

 

Necessary drivers are not

Install drivers.

 

installed (turned on).

 

PC Card modem or fax card

You are trying to access the

See Specifications to verify

does not work.

card using the wrong COM

COM port.

 

port.

 

The card conflicts with a serial device.

The card is not supported.

See Specifications to verify

address.

Use supported cards only.

Modem network PC Card

Network driver is not installed or is

Install driver.

does not work.

not set up properly.

 

 

Telephone cord is not properly

Verify telephone

 

connected.

connection.

Memory or storage card

SRAM and flash memory cards

Install driver.

does not work.

require the memory card driver to be

 

 

loaded (turned on).

 

 

Flash memory cards require the

 

 

Microsoft FlashFile System to

 

 

be loaded.

 

Hard drives on flash mass storage cards require the PC Card ATA driver to be loaded.

You are trying to access the hard drive card using the wrong drive letter.

The card is not supported.

Double-click My Computer to verify the drive letter assigned to the card.

Contact your Compaq authorized service provider for a list of PC Cards tested successfully in Compaq PC Card platforms.

Solving Power Problems

Also see "Solving Battery and Battery Gauge Problems" in this section.

 

Solving Power Problems

Problem

Probable Cause

Computer won't turn on and

Computer is not connected to

battery pack is not inserted.

a power source.

 

Power cords to the external

 

power source are unplugged.

 

Power adapter is defective.

Computer turned off while it was

System board is defective.

left unattended and the power icon

System initiated Hibernation

is off.

due to a critical low-battery

 

 

condition.

System initiated Hibernation after a preset timeout.

Solution(s)

Insert battery or connect an external power source.

Ensure that power cords connecting the computer and the external power source are plugged in properly.

Replace AC Adapter and restart.

Replace the system board.

Replace the battery pack with a fully charged battery pack or connect the computer to an external power source. Then turn on the computer.

Turn on the computer.

Solving Printer Problems

If you experience problems printing, run a printer self-test. Refer to the documentation provided with your printer for instructions. If the self-test fails, it is a printer-specific problem. Also refer to the printing section of your application documentation.

 

Solving Printer Problems

Problem

Probable Cause

Printer will not turn on.

The signal cable may not be

 

connected properly, or the

 

printer is unplugged.

Solution(s)

Ensure that the signal cable is properly connected and that the power cord is connected to the electrical outlet.

Printer will not print.

Printer is not turned on or is

 

off line.

 

The device drivers for your

 

application are not installed.

Printer that is set up for a network is not connected to the network.

Printer cable is too long, unshielded, or defective.

Paper tray is empty.

Printer prints garbled information. Correct printer drivers are not installed.

Cable is not connected properly.

Cable is defective.

Turn the printer on and set it to on line.

Refer to the printer documentation to install the correct printer driver.

Connect the printer to the network.

Replace the cable.

Fill the paper tray with paper and set the printer to online.

Refer to the printer documentation to install the correct printer driver.

Ensure that the printer signal cable is properly connected to the computer.

Replace the printer cable and retest.

Solving Touch Pad/Pointing Device Problems

Some common causes and solutions for Touch Pad/pointing device problems are listed in the following table.

Solving Touch Pad/Pointing Device Problems

ProblemCause

Touch Pad or mouse does not work. Incorrect or no device driver is installed.

Solution(s)

Install the device driver and add to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file or CONFIG.SYS file.

The device driver is not

Install the Touch

installed in Windows.

Pad/mouse driver in

 

Windows.

External mouse does not work.

Touch Pad or mouse does not work even though the device is enabled in Windows.

Cursor skips or moves abnormally when using the Touch Pad.

Mouse is not securely connected or is connected to an incorrect external connector.

Mouse is not enabled.

Cable not properly seated in Touch Pad board.

Defective Touch Pad board.

Defective system board.

Device driver is not correctly installed in Windows.

The Touch Pad needs to be cleaned.

Ensure that the mouse is securely connected to the appropriate external connector.

Enter MOUSE at the system prompt to activate the mouse device driver.

Add a line in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file to automatically activate the mouse device driver each time computer is turned on or restarted.

Reseat cable.

Replace Touch Pad board.

Replace system board.

Install the appropriate device driver in Windows.

Clean the Touch Pad with a cloth dampened with alcohol or an ammonia- based glass cleaner. Wipe up liquid with a dry cloth.

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Contents Pin Assignments Battery OperationsIndex Table Of Contents Before You BeginMaintenance & Service Guide Symbols PrefaceSpecifications Specifications System Timer DevicesSystem DMA Display Information System I/O AddressSystem Memory Catalog CD ROM Drive DVD Drive TFT DisplayHard Drives Before You Begin Specifications Parts Catalog Illustrated Parts CatalogIllustrated Parts Catalog System UnitIllustrated Parts Catalog System Unit BoardsSystem Unit Display Panel Assembly Mass Storage Devices Documentation SoftwareMiscellaneous Hardware Plastics Kit System Unit QuickFind Part Number Suffix Documentation and SoftwareDescription Spare Part Number CD- ROM Product Description Compaq Discovery 1900 Series Portable Computer Model XL160 XL161Model XL162 XL163 & New ModelModels Features Models Features Controls Lights Models Features Controls Lights Status Panel Right Side Components Bottom Unit Left Side Top Wedge Components Right Side Wedge Components Port Replicator Connectors Components Power Management Rear Product DescriptionIntegrated 10/100BaseT Ethernet Port Replicator Connectors Product DescriptionPort Replicator Components Power Management Settings Hibernation ModeRebooting After a Lockup Full Off Main Power Off ModeParallel Connector Serial ConnectorKeyboard/Mouse Connector External VGA Monitor ConnectorRemoval and Replacement Procedures Serial NumberTypical Electrostatic Voltages Electrostatic DischargeGenerating Static Removal and Replcement Procedures Cables and Connectors CablesSelect the desired illustration Plastic PartsRemoving a Cable from Zif Connector Preparing the Computer for Disassembly ElectrostaticRemove any PC Cards Remove the wedgeRemoving the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack, complete the following stepsRemoval and Replacement Procedures Removing Hard DriveRemoving the Keyboard Return to Removal Replacement Procedures Removing the Memory Module Removing the Modem Removal and Replacement Procedures Removing the Heatspreader with Thermal Pad Removal and Replacement Procedures Remove the larger half of the heatspreader Removing the Processor FreeWhich can be easily damaged, if not properly removed Removing Inch Display Panel Assembly Prepare the computer for disassembly Remove the keyboardRemoving the 13.3 inch Display Panel Assembly Removal and Replacement Procedures Removal and Replacement Procedures Next Step Return to Removal Replacement Procedures Removing the Upper CPU Cover with Palmrest and TouchPad Remove two screws on the rear of the unit Replacement Procedures Removing the Hard Drive/Battery Charger Board Removing Converter Board Fan Assembly System Board Speaker DVD or CD Drive Removing the Fan Assembly System Board Speaker Assembly DVD or CD DriveSpeaker Assembly DVD or CD Drive Removing the System BoardNext Step Removing Display Panel Assembly Hinge Bracket Illustration not shown but is forthcoming DVD or CD Drive Prepare the computer for disassembly Disassemble the wedge Removing the DVD or CD- ROM DriveRemoving the DVD or CD-ROM Drive Troubleshooting Run Compaq diagnostics Preliminary StepsPower-On Self-Test Messages Running PostClearing Power-on Password Compaq Diagnostics Computer Checkup TestView System Information Inspect System MemoryContacting Compaq Support Shipping PreparationDiagnostic Error Codes Processor Test Error CodesTroubleshooting Without Diagnostics Before Replacing PartsSolving PC Card Problems Solving Power ProblemsSolving Minor Problems Solving Audio ProblemsSolving Battery Pack and Battery Gauge Problems Solving CD/DVD Drive ProblemsIncreasing Battery Pack Operating Time Conditioning a Battery PackDisposing of a Used Battery Pack Minimizing the Energy Required
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