Compaq Presario 3500 Series User manual

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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 3500 Series
Product
Description
Troubleshooting
Illustrated Parts
Removal &
Replacement
Jumpers &
Switches
Specifications
Pin
Assignments
Power Cord Set
Requirements
Welcome to the Presario 3500 Series Maintenance and Service Guide. This
online guide is designed to serve the needs of those whose job it is to repair Compaq
products. Many of the components of the hardcopy MSG are contained in this online
guide. The Notice contains the copyright and trademark information. The Preface
shows symbol conventions, Technician Notes and Serial Number locations on the
unit.
Click to download ZIP file of complete MSG to hard drive.
This MSG will be periodically maintained and updated as needed.
For content comments or questions, contact the Editor.
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Notice
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 3500 Series
Personal Computers
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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 3500 Series Personal Computers
MSG Index | Home | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting | Illustrated Parts
| Removal & Replacement
Jumpers & Switches | Specifications | Connector Pins | Power Cord Requirements
Symbols
The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide.
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 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
WARNING: 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.
Serial Number
When requesting information or ordering spare parts, the computer serial number should be
provided to Compaq. The serial number can be found on the rear of the computer next to the fan
grill or on the front bezel behind the CD access door.
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
●Compaq Presario documentation set
●Introducing Windows 98 Guide
●Service Training Guides
●Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
●Compaq QuickFind
●Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
●Compaq Help Center
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Serial Number
The computer serial number should
be provided to Compaq whenever
requesting information or ordering
spare parts. The serial number is
located on the rear side of the
computer.
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Cord Requirements
For models
3550
Controls &
Lights
Power
Management
Product Description
This section describes the model numbers and features of the Compaq Presario
3500 Series of Personal Computers.
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Preface Connector Pins Power Cord Requirements
Product Description - Model 3550
●Celeron processor 500MHz
●128KB cache
●64MB memory (Shared Memory Architecture - 8MB dedicated for video memory)
●8GB hard drive
●CD-RW drive
●56K ITU V.90 modem
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| Removal & Replacement
Jumpers & Switches | Specifications | Connector Pins | Power Cord Requirements
Power Controls
Front Components
Drives
Lights &
Instant-On
Button
Keyboards
Input/Output Connectors
Creativity Center
Controls and Lights
This section covers the computer controls and lights for the Compaq
Presario 3500 Series of personal computers.
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Drives
Description
1Diskette drive activity light
2Diskette drive eject button
3CD activity light
4CD drive load/eject button
5Hard drive
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| Removal & Replacement
Jumpers & Switches | Specifications | Connector Pins | Power Cord Requirements
Power Controls
Description
1Main power on/off switch
2AC Power cord connector
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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 3500 Series Personal Computers
MSG Index | Home | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting | Illustrated Parts |
Removal & Replacement
Jumpers & Switches | Specifications | Connector Pins | Power Cord Requirements
Lights & Instant-On Button
1Hard Drive activity
2Instant-on button
3Power-on light
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