PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES TROUBLESHOOTING 9
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Diagnostic Error Codes
Diagnostic error codes are displayed if the system recognizes a problem while running the
Compaq Diagnostics program. These error codes help identify subassemblies that may be
damaged or defective.
The following tables list error codes, a description of the error condition, and the action
required to resolve the error condition.
Important: Retest the system after completing each step. If the problem has bee n
resolved, do not complete any remaining steps.
Note: Some of the solutions provided in this chapter involve replacing Notebook components.
Refer to the specific Removal and Replace ment procedures later in this guide for each
component.
Select error codes by number or type:
•101 - 114: Processor Test (pg 10)•1701 - 1736: Hard Drive Test (pg 13)
•200 - 215: Memory Test (pg 10)•2402 - 2418: Video Test (pg 15)
•300 - 304: Keyboard Test (pg 11)•2419 - 2480: Video Test (pg 16)
•401 - 403: Parallel/Printer Test (pg 11)•3206: Audio Test (pg 16)
•501 - 516: Video Test (pg 14)•3301 - 6623: DVD or CD Test (pg 17)
•600 - 699: Diskette Drive Test (pg 12)•8601 - 8602: TouchPad Test (pg 17)
•1101: Serial Test (pg 12)