HP 1277, 1278 manual Preface, Technician Notes

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Maintenance & Service Guide

Presario Series

Models: 1246, 1247, 1277, 1278, and 1279

Home Page Notice Preface Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Pin Assignments Battery Pack Operations

Preface

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for reference when servicing Compaq Presario Series Portable Computers.

Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario Series Portable Computers without notice.

Symbols

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

WAR

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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 instructions.

NOTE: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.

Technician Notes

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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, you should provide the computer serial number 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 Series Portable Computer documentation set

Introducing Windows 98 Guide

Service Training Guides

Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins

Compaq QuickFind

Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide

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Page Compaq Computer Corporation Technician Notes PrefaceCompaq Presario Series Portable Computer is Product DescriptionMAH NiMH Models and FeaturesControls and Lights Front Bezel Lights Front Bezel Buttons Left Side Components Product DescriptionRight Side Components Bottom of Unit Rear Connectors Pow Power Management for WindowsFollow the Preliminary Steps Run the Power-OnSelf-Test Post TroubleshootingRun Computer Checkup Preliminary StepsCover with Touch Pad Clearing the Power-on PasswordRunning Post Power-On Self Test PostComputer Checkup Test Compaq DiagnosticsShipping Preparation Contacting Compaq SupportProcessor Test Error Codes Diagnostic Error CodesBefore Replacing Parts Troubleshooting Without DiagnosticsSolving Minor Problems Maintenance & Service GuideSolving Power Problems Illustrated Parts Catalog System Unit Mass Storage DevicesDescription Spare Part Number BoardsDisplay Assembly Mass Storage Devices Miscellaneous Cable Kit Spare Part Number Miscellaneous Cables KitMiscellaneous Hardware Kit Miscellaneous Hardware Kit Spare Part Number 346853-001Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Miscellaneous Parts Documentation and Software Feature GuideSerial Number Location Removal and Replacement ProceduresElectrostatic Discharge Removal and Replacement ProceduresService Considerations Removal and Replacement ProceduresCables Cables and ConnectorsCAU Back to Cables and Connectors Ribbon cable position for the CD drive Ribbon cable position for the diskette drive Cable position for the speaker assembly Preparing the Computer for Disassembly Removal Sequence Removing the Battery PackRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Removing the Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Removing the Keyboard Computer Removing the ProcessorTo replace the processor, complete the following steps Removing the ProcessorRemoving the Heatspreader Removing the 4.3-GB or 4.8- GB Hard Drive Removing the 4.3-GB or 4.8-GB Hard Drive Removing the 4.3-GB or 4.8-GB Hard Drive Removing the CD Drive Removal and Replacement Procedures Return to Removal Replacement Procedures Removing Battery Charger Board Removing the Modem Removing the Modem Removing Display Panel Assembly Display Panel AssemblyRemoving the Display Panel Assembly Close the display panel assembly and push back on Removal and Replacement Procedures Lvds Removing the Upper CPU Cover Removal and Replacement Procedures Memory Module Removing the Speaker AssemblyUpper CPU cover Removing Diskette DriveRemoving Fan Assembly Important the arrow located on Removing the Fan AssemblyElectrostatic Removing the System Board Removal and Replacement Procedures Remove two screws from the system board Removal and Replacement Procedures Return to Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing the Memory Module Removing the Memory Module Physical and Environmental SpecificationsPin Signal Connector Pin AssignmentsIncreasing Battery Pack Operating Time Battery Pack Operations
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