Compaq 12XL125 - Presario - K6-2 533 MHz User manual

Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
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Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Before You Begin
Notice
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 1200 Series Notebook Computer
First Edition (July 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation

2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Preface
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that is used as a reference
guide when servicing the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Notebook Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1200
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.
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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions
could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.
Important: Text set off in this manner preseats 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 repaires 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, you should provide the Notebook
serial number to Compaq. The serial number location is underneath the Notebook.

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3
Presario 1200XL Series
Model XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
•Compaq Presario 1200XL Series Notebook Computer documentation set
•Introducing Windows 98 Guide
•Introducing Windows 2000 Guide
•Service Training Guides
•Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
•Compaq QuickFind
•Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1
Presario 1200XL Series
Models: XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Product Description
Models and Features
* Modem Legend
1) 56K Mini PCI d/f 1 = Bear/Grizzly Modem/NIC Combo = NA, CKK, LA
2) 56K Mini PCI d/f 2 = Seminole = EMEA/APD
3) 56K Mini PCI d/f 3 = Seminole 2 = All AUS/NZ
Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models
Feature XL300 XL300A XL300B
Display 12.1 in HPA 12.1 in HPA 12.1 in HPA
Processor Cel/566 (128)
FCPGA
Cel/566(128)
FCPGA
Cel/566(128)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 5.0 GB 5.0 GB 5.0 GB
CD or DVD
Drive
24X CD-Rom 24X CD-Rom 24X CD-Rom
Diskette
Drive
1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette
Modem 56K Mini PCI
d/f 1, Bear*
56K Mini PCI
d/f 1, Bear*
56K Mini PCI d/f
2, Seminole*
Networking None None None
Battery 3.8 NiMH 3.8 NiMH 3.8 NiMH
System
Memory
32 MB 32 MB 64 MB

2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Models: XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Front of Unit
Description
1Display Release Latch 6Right TouchPad Button
2Display 7Scroll Button
3Model Number 8Left TouchPad Button
4Power (On/Off) Button 9TouchPad
5Speakers -Keyboard

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3
Presario 1200XL Series
Models: XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Description
1Num Lock Light 4Instant E-mail Access Button
2Caps Lock Light 5Retail Central Button
3Instant Internet Access Button 6Power Button

4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES
Presario 1200XL Series
Models: XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Front Bezel Components
Description
1Power (On/Off) Light 4Volume Down Button
2Battery Charge Light 5Volume Up Button
3AC Power Light

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1200XL SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5
Presario 1200XL Series
Models: XL300, XL300A, and XL300B
Right-Side Components
Description
1Battery Compartment
2PC Card Eject Button
3PC Card Slot
4Microphone Jack
5Headphone Jack