HP 18XL381 manual Troubleshooting

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Presario 1800/1800T Series

Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,

and XL390

Troubleshooting

This chapter covers troubleshooting and resolving common problems associated with Compaq Presario 1800XL Series Notebooks. The basic steps in troubleshooting include:

1.Preparing the Notebook for troubleshooting as outlined in Preliminary Steps on the following page.

2.Performing the Power-OnSelf-Test (POST) and observing any error messages displayed.

Note: If the Notebook is unable to complete POST or an error message is displayed, skip to Step 3 below to try to resolve the problem.

3.Taking the recommended steps described later in this chapter to solve the problems.

When following the recommended actions provided in POST and Diagnostic Error Codes, perform the steps in the order listed above. Rerun POST after each recommended action until the problem is solved, even if no error message occurs. Once the problem is solved, do not perform any remaining recommended solutions.

Note: If the problem is intermittent, check the Notebook several times to be sure that the problem is resolved.

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES

TROUBLESHOOTING 1

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Contents Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide MSG Using this Guide Before You Begin Preface Serial Number Product Description Features XL381 XL390 Display BatteryProcessor Hard Drive# Description # Description Front of UnitDescription # DescriptionModel XL3xx Front Bezel Components Left-Side Components Right-Side Components Underneath the Unit Rear Connectors Optional QuikDock Specification Metric SpecificationsHardware System Function System InterruptsSystem I/O Addresses Address System Function Shipping ConfigurationPresario 1800/1800T Series System Expansion Total Memory Board Memory Memory Memory Address System FunctionDisplay SpecificationValueSpecification 15.0 GB 20.0 GB 32.0 GB Specification 10.0 GB 12.0 GBSpecification Specification AHr Li-ionPin Assignments Pin SignalTV-Out Composite Video Connector Modem Connector Game Port Connector QuikDock Connector Battery and Power Management Indicators Standby Mode Hibernation Mode Off Mode AutomaticActivation ManualBattery Power Power Scheme Always On AC PowerPortable Home Laptop Office Desk Setting Low Battery Critical Battery Default Alarm SettingsRebooting After a Lockup Increasing Battery Pack Operating Time Li-ion Enhanced Charge Time Battery Pack Conditioning a Battery PackTroubleshooting Preliminary Steps Clearing the Power-On Password System Board Failure Probable Cause Recommended Action Post Error MessagesSystem Options Not Set Probable Cause Keyboard Error Recommended Action XX000YZZ 201-Memory Error Probable CauseKeyboard or System Unit Error Probable Cause Diskette Controller Error Probable CauseHard Drive Controller Probable Cause Primary Hard Drive 0 Failure Probable CauseCheckup Test View System Information Inspect Diagnostic Error Codes Error Code Description Recommended Action Processor Test Error CodesMemory Test Error Codes Keyboard Test Error Codes Serial Test Error Codes Hard Drive Test Error Codes Description Recommended Action Video Test Error Codes Presario 1800/1800T Series Audio Test Error Codes Presario 1800/1800T Series Before Replacing Parts Troubleshooting without DiagnosticsAudio Solutions Solving Minor ProblemsBattery Pack/Gauge Solutions Audio Problem Probable Cause SolutionReplace the battery pack Replace the RTC battery Presario 1800/1800T Series Diskette Drive Solutions CD and DVD Drive SolutionsCD or DVD Drive Problem Probable Cause Solutions Diskette Drive Problem Probable Cause SolutionsDisplay Problem Probable Cause Solutions Display SolutionsUsing Fn+F7 or Fn+F8 Replace the display assembly Replace the system board Backlight brightness cannot be adjusted with Fn+F7 or Fn+F8 Hardware Installation Solutions Hard Drive SolutionsHard Drive Problem Probable Cause Solutions Hardware Installation Problem Probable Cause SolutionsMemory Solutions Keyboard/Numeric Keypad SolutionsKeyboard/Numeric Keypad Problem Probable Cause Solutions Memory Problem Probable Cause SolutionsPC Card Problem Probable Cause Solutions PC Card SolutionsPC Card sound effects PC card modem or fax card does not work Power Problem Probable Cause Solutions Power SolutionsPrinter Problem Probable Cause Solutions Printer SolutionsTouchPad/Pointing Device Problem Probable Cause Solutions TouchPad/Pointing Device SolutionsShipping Preparation Contacting Compaq SupportRemoval & Replacement Required Tools ZIF Connector Cables Diskette Drive Ribbon Cable Keyboard Ribbon Cable Hard Drive Ribbon CableCD/DVD Ribbon Cable CD/DVD Ribbon Cable Keyboard Ribbon Cable Diskette Drive Ribbon CableSpeaker Assembly Cable Keyboard Ribbon Cable CD/DVD Ribbon Cable Speaker Assembly CablePreparing the Notebook for Disassembly QuikDock Removal ProceduresBattery Pack Palmrest Cover with TouchPad Presario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series Keyboard Button Board Cover Presario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series Internet Switch Board Presario 1800/1800T Series Heat Sink Heatspreader Modem Disconnect the hard drive data cable Hard DrivePresario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series LCD DisqPlay Module Processor Presario 1800/1800T Series CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive Presario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series Display Panel Assembly Presario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series Upper CPU Cover Fan Assembly Presario 1800/1800T Series Real Time Clock RTC Battery Presario 1800/1800T Series Diskette Drive Presario 1800/1800T Series Voltage Converter Board Speaker Assembly Presario 1800/1800T Series System Board Presario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series Presario 1800/1800T Series To replace the system board, reverse these procedures Memory Module Presario 1800/1800T Series Spare Part Items Parts CatalogBoards Spare Part Item Display AssemblyMass-Storage Devices Miscellaneous Cable Kit Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Miscellaneous Parts Part Numbers & Availability Alphabetical Spares Listing Disqplay Module, See LCD Indicator Module SO Dimm 171815-001 All 170835-004 All US platforms 191298-003
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