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RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE G UIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127

Preface

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that is used as a reference

guide when servicing the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Notebook Computers.

Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1200
Series Notebooks without notice.

Symbols

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

ÅWARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions
in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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CAUTION:
Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.
Important: Text set off in this manner preseats clarifying information or specific
instructions.
Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting
points of information.

Technician Notes

ÅWARNING: 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 repaires 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 Notebook

serial number to Compaq. The serial number location is underneath the Notebook.