Compaq ArmadaStation Manual

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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq ArmadaStation
Compaq Armada MiniStation E
Compaq Armada MiniStation EX
Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers
First Edition August 1997
Documentation Part Number 272412-001
Spare Part Number 296391-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

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Contents v
Contents
Preface
Symbols..............................................................................................................ix
Technician Notes ...............................................................................................ix
Serial Number.....................................................................................................x
Locating Additional Information........................................................................x
Chapter 1
Product Description
1.1 ArmadaStation Features............................................................................1-1
1.2 ArmadaStation Components.....................................................................1-4
Activity Lights.............................................................................................1-8
MultiBay......................................................................................................1-8
Half-Height Bay ..........................................................................................1-8
Security Lock...............................................................................................1-9
PC Card Slots ..............................................................................................1-9
Regional Modem and Ethernet Differences..............................................1-10
PCI and ISA Expansion Boards................................................................1-10
1.3 Armada MiniStation Features.................................................................1-11
1.4 Armada MiniStation Components..........................................................1-13
Activity Lights...........................................................................................1-16
MultiBay....................................................................................................1-16
Security Lock.............................................................................................1-16
PC Card Slots ............................................................................................1-17
Regional Modem and Ethernet Differences..............................................1-17
Chapter 2
Troubleshooting
Before Replacing Parts ....................................................................................2-1
Solving Docking and Undocking Problems................................................2-2
Solving Expansion Board Problems............................................................2-3
Solving Network Problems .........................................................................2-3
Chapter 3
Illustrated Parts Catalog
3.1 ArmadaStation Components.....................................................................3-2
3.2 Miscellaneous Base Plastics Kit Components..........................................3-4
3.3 Miscellaneous Base Hardware Kit Components......................................3-5
3.4 Miscellaneous Cable Kits .........................................................................3-6
3.5 Miscellaneous Cable Kit Components .....................................................3-8
3.6 Miscellaneous ...........................................................................................3-9
3.7 Documentation..........................................................................................3-9
3.8 Armada MiniStation Components..........................................................3-10

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3.9 Miscellaneous Enclosures Kit Components...........................................3-12
3.10 Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Components ..............................................3-13
3.11 MultiBay/PC Card Assembly...............................................................3-14
3.12 ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation Options...............................3-16
3.13 Miscellaneous.......................................................................................3-18
3.14 Documentation......................................................................................3-18
Chapter 4
Removal and Replacement Preliminaries
4.1 Electrostatic Discharge.............................................................................4-1
Generating Static.........................................................................................4-1
Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment.........................................4-2
Preventing Damage to Drives .....................................................................4-2
Grounding Methods ....................................................................................4-3
Grounding Workstations.............................................................................4-3
Grounding Equipment.................................................................................4-4
Recommended Materials and Equipment...................................................4-4
4.2 Service Considerations.............................................................................4-5
Tool and Software Requirements................................................................4-5
Screws..........................................................................................................4-5
Cables and Connectors................................................................................4-6
Plastic Parts .................................................................................................4-6
Chapter 5
ArmadaStation Removal and Replacement Procedures
5.1 Serial Number...........................................................................................5-1
5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart ...................................................................5-2
5.3 Preparing the ArmadaStation for Disassembly........................................5-3
5.4 External Components ...............................................................................5-4
Compaq Logo..............................................................................................5-4
ArmadaStation Feet.....................................................................................5-5
Alignment Tray Assembly..........................................................................5-6
5.5 Rear Panel Assembly................................................................................5-8
5.6 Upper Case Assembly ............................................................................5-11
5.7 Drive Cage Shield...................................................................................5-14
5.8 Half-Height Bays....................................................................................5-16
Half-Height Drives....................................................................................5-16
Half-Height MultiBay Adapters................................................................5-22
5.9 I/O Assembly..........................................................................................5-31
5.10 Top Brace..............................................................................................5-35
5.11 Left Speaker Assembly.........................................................................5-38
5.12 Control Panel Cable..............................................................................5-39
5.13 Control Panel Assembly.......................................................................5-40

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5.14 Expansion Boards.................................................................................5-50
5.15 Mechanism Assembly...........................................................................5-52
5.16 Power Supply........................................................................................5-55
5.17 Backplane Assembly.............................................................................5-57
5.18 Expansion Card Cage ...........................................................................5-59
Chapter 6
Armada MiniStation Removal and Replacement Procedures
6.1 Serial Number...........................................................................................6-1
6.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart....................................................................6-2
6.3 Preparing the Armada MiniStation for Disassembly ...............................6-3
6.4 External Components................................................................................6-4
Compaq Logo..............................................................................................6-4
Armada MiniStation Feet............................................................................6-5
6.5 Enclosure Cover........................................................................................6-6
6.6 Module Assembly.....................................................................................6-7
6.7 Power Supply..........................................................................................6-11
6.9 MultiBay/PC Card Assembly.................................................................6-12
Chapter 7
Specifications
7.1 ArmadaStation Physical and Environmental Specifications....................7-1
7.2 Armada MiniStation Physical and Environmental Specifications...........7-2
Appendix A
Connector Pin Assignments ...............................................................................A-1
Appendix B
Power Cord Set Requirements
3-Conductor Power Cord Set..........................................................................B-1
General Requirements................................................................................B-1
Country-Specific Requirements.................................................................B-2
Notes...........................................................................................................B-2
Index ............................................................................................................................ I-1

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Preface
Preface ix
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for
reference when servicing the Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E
and EX.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq
ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E and EX without notice.
Additional information is available on the Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada
MiniStation E and EX Illustrated Parts Map. Information for the Compaq Armada 7700
Family of Personal Computers is available in the Compaq Armada 7700 Family of
Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide and Illustrated Parts Map.
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 information.
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 attempt to 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, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to
make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety
hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications
may void any warranty or exchange allowances.
!WARNING: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper
operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet only.
CAUTION: To properly ventilate your system, you must provide at least 3 inches
(7.62 cm) of clearance on the front and back of the computer.

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Serial Number
When requesting information or ordering spare parts, provide the ArmadaStation or
Armada MiniStation serial number. The ArmadaStation serial number is located on the
right side below the PCI/ISA expansion slots; the Armada MiniStation serial number is
located on the left side above the power button.
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support the ArmadaStation and Armada
MiniStation:
■ Compaq ArmadaStation documentation set
■ Compaq Armada MiniStation documentation set
■ Service training guides
■ Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
■ Compaq QuickFind
■Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
■Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E and EX Maintenance and
Service Guide
■Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E and EX Illustrated Parts Map
■Compaq Armada 7700 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service
Guide
■Compaq Armada 7700 Family of Personal Computers Illustrated Parts Map

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Chapter 1
Introduction 1-1
Product Description
1.1 ArmadaStation Features
The Compaq ArmadaStation provides fully integrated desktop capabilities for the
Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers. The ArmadaStation eliminates
the need to disconnect external devices when you remove the computer.
Figure 1-1. Compaq ArmadaStation

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1-2 Introduction
The ArmadaStation provides a MultiBay device bay, a half-height device bay, two
PC Card slots, integrated Ethernet, integrated stereo speakers, modem connections,
computer I/O port replication, and connections for up to two PCI or ISA expansion
boards. When the computer is docked in the ArmadaStation, the total system
functionality includes:
■Support for up to three MultiBay devices simultaneously
■Overall system support for up to four hard drives*or two diskette drives
■Up to three CD-ROM drives installed as follows:
– Three CD-ROM drives: The two drives in the ArmadaStation must be used for
data; the CD-ROM drive in the computer can then be used for audio or data.*
– Two CD-ROM drives: You can have one drive in the ArmadaStation and one
in the computer; either drive can be data or audio. If both drives are in the
ArmadaStation, they must be for data only.*
– One CD-ROM drive: The drive can be either data or audio and in either the
computer or ArmadaStation.*
■Two PC Card slots
■Overall system support for up to four PC cards
■Charging of up to four battery packs*
■Any combination of two 32-bit PCI and 16- or 8-bit ISA expansion boards
*An Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter must be installed in the
ArmadaStation to support up to four hard drives or battery packs, or three CD-ROM
drives or MultiBay devices.

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Introduction 1-3
The ArmadaStation also provides a variety of external equipment connectors. The
following connectors are located on the ArmadaStation:
■Serial port
■Parallel port
■External mouse port
■External keyboard port
■External CRT port for resolutions up to 1280 × 1024
■RJ-11 modem jack (North America, Latin America, Japan, and Hong Kong
modem models)
■25-pin modem connector (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific modem
models)
■Ethernet RJ-45 jack
■Ethernet BNC connector (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific models)
■Two PC Card slots
■MIDI/joystick port
■Headphones out
■Infrared interface for IrDA wireless operations
■Infrared transceiver port
■Stereo speakers
■Stereo line-in, line-out
■Microphone out

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1-4 Introduction
1.2 ArmadaStation Components
The external components on the top, front, and right side of the ArmadaStation are
shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1.
Figure 1-2. ArmadaStation Components: Top, Front, and Right Side
Table 1-1
ArmadaStation Components: Top, Front, and Right Side
Item Description
1 Monitor support cover slots (2)
2 Alignment guides (2)
3 Alignment tray
4 Stereo speakers (2)
5 Half-height bay
6 Docking latch
7 MultiBay
8 MultiBay device release button
9 Docking connector

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Introduction 1-5
Additional components on the front and right sides of the ArmadaStation are shown in
Figure 1-3 and described in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-3. ArmadaStation Components: Front and Right Sides
Table 1-2
ArmadaStation Components: Front and Right Sides
Item Description
1 MultiBay activity light
2 Suspend button
3 Power/suspend light
4 Computer eject button
5 Infrared port
6 Volume control
7 Mute button
8 Power button
9 Keylock
10 Serial number
11 PCI/ISA expansion slots
12 PC Card slots
13 PC Card security post

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1-6 Introduction
The components on the rear panel and left side of the ArmadaStation are shown in
Figure 1-4 and described in Table 1-3.
Figure 1-4. ArmadaStation Components: Rear Panel and Left Side
Table 1-3
ArmadaStation Components: Rear Panel and Left Side
Item Description
1 Rear panel release latch
2 Security u-bolt
3 Security cable slot
4 Voltage selector switch
5 Fan
6 Audio bass port

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Introduction 1-7
The external connectors on the right side and rear panel of the ArmadaStation are
shown in Figure 1-5 and described in Table 1-4.
Figure 1-5. ArmadaStation Connectors: Right Side and Rear Panel
Table 1-4
ArmadaStation Connectors: Right Side and Rear Panel
Item Description
1 Headphone jack
2 Microphone jack
3 Parallel connector
4 External keyboard/mouse connectors
5 Serial connector
6 External monitor connector
7 Stereo line-out jack
8 Stereo line-in jack
9 Infrared transceiver connector
10 MIDI/joystick connector
11 RJ-11 jack (North America, Latin America, Japan, and Hong Kong modem models)
12 25-pin connector (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific modem models)
13 BNC connector (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific models)
14 RJ-45 jack (all models)
15 Power connector

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1-8 Introduction
Activity Lights
The ArmadaStation has two activity lights.
MultiBay Activity Light
The MultiBay activity light is located on the MultiBay. This light turns on when
information from a removable drive inserted in the ArmadaStation MultiBay is
accessed.
Power/Suspend Light
The power/suspend light is located on the front/right corner of the ArmadaStation and is
visible from both the front and right side of the ArmadaStation. This light turns on
when the system (computer and ArmadaStation) is turned on; this light blinks when the
system is placed in Suspend.
MultiBay
The ArmadaStation features a MultiBay. This MultiBay, along with its release latch, is
removable as a unit. The MultiBay is located in the front of the ArmadaStation base
assembly and secured by the drive cages, drive cage shield, and upper case assembly.
The MultiBay supports the same drives that are used in the computer MultiBay and can
be used to charge batteries.
The ArmadaStation MultiBay supports the following devices:
■CD-ROM drive
■Second hard drive
■Second battery pack
■Diskette drive
Compaq LTE Elite and LTE 5000 hard drives that are configured for use as secondary
drives can be used in the ArmadaStation MultiBay. A hard drive must be inserted in an
Armada 7000 Hard Drive MultiBay Adapter before it can be inserted in a MultiBay.
The system (computer and ArmadaStation) must be turned off when inserting or
removing a hard drive, diskette drive, or CD-ROM drive from the MultiBay. The
system does not have to be turned off when inserting or removing a battery pack.
Half-Height Bay
The ArmadaStation features one standard half-height bay, which is located on the front
of the ArmadaStation. The half-height bay supports any standard half-height drive or a
half-height MultiBay adapter.

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Introduction 1-9
Security Lock
The ArmadaStation features a security lock that allows all computer and ArmadaStation
resources (hard drives, diskette drives, CD-ROM drives, PC Cards) to be secured to the
system (computer and ArmadaStation). When the security lock is engaged, the
computer cannot be undocked, and no drives or PC Cards can be removed from the
system.
NOTE: The PC Card security post must first be put in place before the security lock will
prevent PC Cards from being removed from the ArmadaStation.
PC Card Slots
The ArmadaStation has two PC Card slots. The slots support one of the following PC
Card combinations:
■Two Type I or Type II PC Cards
■One Type III PC Card in the top slot and a Type I or Type II in the bottom slot. If
a Type III PC Card is inserted in the bottom PC Card slot, no other PC Cards can
be used.
The PC Card slot supports both 5-volt and 3.3-volt PC Cards in accordance with the PC
Card Standard and the Exchangeable Card Architecture (ExCA) Specifications 1.10.
NOTE: Many cards on the market do not comply with PC Card specifications and,
therefore, do not function properly in the computer. To assist in selecting compatible
PC Card devices, Compaq provides a list of third-party cards that have been tested in
Compaq products. To ensure compatibility, select a PC Card from the Compaq PC Card
Solutions List. Call Compaq Reseller Support to have a copy of the list faxed to you.
The only serviceable part of the PC Card slots is the slot door. The rails and connectors
are incorporated into the I/O board.

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1-10 Introduction
Regional Modem and Ethernet Differences
The modem and Ethernet connectors found on the ArmadaStation vary by region. Refer
to the following table for modem and Ethernet differences:
Table 1-5
ArmadaStation Regional Modem and Ethernet Differences
Countries Modem Connectors Ethernet Connectors
RJ-11 Jack
25-Pin
Connector
BNC Connector
(10Base2)
RJ-45 Jack
(10BaseT)
North America ■■
Latin America ■■
Hong Kong ■■
Japan ■■
Europe ■■■
Africa ■■■
Middle East ■■■
Asia Pacific ■■■
PCI and ISA Expansion Boards
The ArmadaStation provides connectors for up to two PCI or ISA expansion boards.
Any combination of two of these expansion boards can be installed in the
ArmadaStation.

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Introduction 1-11
1.3 Armada MiniStation Features
The Compaq Armada MiniStation provides fully integrated desktop capabilities for the
Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers. The Armada MiniStation
eliminates the need to disconnect external devices when you undock the computer from
the Armada MiniStation.
Figure 1-6. Compaq Armada MiniStation
The Armada MiniStation is available in two models to provide expanded functionality.
The Armada MiniStation E and EX models provide port replication, modem
passthrough, and Ethernet features for the Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers.
The Armada MiniStation EX model provides one MultiBay device bay, a battery
charging bay, and two PC Card slots.

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1-12 Introduction
When the computer is docked in the Armada MiniStation, the total system functionality
includes:
Table 1-6
Armada MiniStation E & EX System Functionality
Armada MiniStation E Armada MiniStation EX
Pass-Through Connections
Stereo line in ■■
Stereo line out ■■
Microphone ■■
Serial ■■
Parallel ■■
Monitor ■■
Modem ■■
Mouse ■■
Other Features
Cable lock provision ■■
Integrated AC power ■■
Infrared transceiver connector ■■
Ethernet adapter ■■
Accidental undock protection ■■
MultiBay ■
PC Card slots ■
Battery charging bay ■
Keylock provision for bays ■

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Introduction 1-13
1.4 Armada MiniStation Components
The external components on the top and right side of the Armada MiniStation are
shown in Figure 1-7 and described in Table 1-7.
NOTE: The Armada MiniStation E does not contain a battery charging bay or MultiBay.
Figure 1-7. Armada MiniStation Components: Right Side
Table 1-7
Armada MiniStation Components: Top and Right Side
Item Description
1 Docking latch
2 Battery charging light (Armada MiniStation EX only)
3 Battery charging bay (Armada MiniStation EX only)
4 Eject/keylock button (Armada MiniStation EX only)
5 PC Card slots (Armada MiniStation EX only)
6 Security cable slot
7 Docking lever
8 Docking connector

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1-14 Introduction
The components on the left side of the Armada MiniStation are shown in Figure 1-8 and
described in Table 1-8.
Figure 1-8. Armada MiniStation Components: Left Side
Table 1-8
Armada MiniStation Components: Left Side
Item Description
1 Serial number
2 Power button
3 MultiBay eject button (Armada MiniStation EX only)
4 MultiBay (Armada MiniStation EX only)
5 MultiBay activity light (Armada MiniStation EX only)