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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.
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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
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