Compaq XL183, XL190, XL180, XL191, XL192, XL181, XL185, XL182 specifications Preface

Presario 1800 Series

Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,

and XL190, XL191, XL192

Preface

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide for use as a reference when servicing the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers.

Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1800 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.

ÄCAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions in the caution 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

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 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.

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