Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL184, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Troubleshooting without Diagnostics
This section provides information about how to identify and correct some common hardware, memory, and software problems. It also explains several types of common messages that may be displayed on the screen. The following pages contain troubleshooting information regarding:
Audio | Memory |
Battery | PC Card |
CD or DVD Drive | Power |
Diskette Drive | Printer |
Display | TouchPad |
Hard Drive | Keyboard/Numeric Keypad |
Hardware Installation |
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Carefully match the symptoms against the problem described in the tables to avoid a misdiagnosis.
ÅWARNING: To avoid a potential shock hazard during troubleshooting procedures, disconnect all power sources before removing the keyboard cover or the display bezel.
Before Replacing Parts
•Verify that all cables are properly connected to the parts that are to be tested.
•Run Setup after connecting external devices.
•Verify that all required device drivers are installed.
•Verify that all required changes have been made to the CONFIG.SYS file.
•Verify that all required changes have been made to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
•Verify that all printer drivers have been installed for each application.
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