Compaq 17XL260 - Presario - PIII 500 MHz Manual

Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Before You
Begin
Product
Description Specifications
Pin
Assignments
Battery
Operations Troubleshooting
Removal
Sequence
Parts
Catalog MSG Index
Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide (MSG)
Welcome to the Maintenance and Service Guide (MSG) for Compaq Presario 1700XL Series
Portable Notebooks. This online guide is designed to serve the needs of technicians whose
job is to repair Compaq products.
For copyright and trademark information, refer to the Notice section of this MSG. To locate
your unit’s serial number, to see symbol conventions, or to view technician’s notes, see the
Preface. This MSG is updated online as needed.
For comments or questions about the contents of this MSG, contact Compaq.
To report a technical problem, contact your Regional Support Center or IM Help Center.
For help on navigating in this guide, refer to Using this Guide.

Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1700XL SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Before You Begin
Notice
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL
ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS
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photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq
Computer Corporation.
© 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Compaq, Presario 1700 Series Registered U. S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows 98 and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or
nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the
terms of the agreement.
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 1700 Series Notebook Computer
First Edition (June 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation

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RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1700XL SERIES
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Preface
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting reference that is used as a guide
when servicing the Compaq Presario 1700 Series Notebook Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1700
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 failure to follow the
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
Ä
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow the 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
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 repairs at the
component level or modifications to any printed circuit board. Improper repairs
can create a safety hazard. Any indications that component replacement or
printed circuit board modifications have been made 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 1700XL SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
•Compaq Presario 1700XL 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 1700XL SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Product Description
This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1700XL Series Notebooks. It
also provides illustrations of the exterior components of these units.

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RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1700XL SERIES
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
Models and Features
* Modem Legend
56K Mini PCI d/f 1 = Bear/Grizzly Modem/NIC Combo = All NA, CKK, LA
56K Mini PCI d/f 2 = Seminole = All EMEA/APD
56K Mini PCI d/f 3 = Seminole 2 = All AUS/NZ
Continued on the next page
Compaq Presario 1700 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models
XL260 XL261 XL262 XL264 XL265
Display 13.3 in. 13.3 in. &
14.1 in.
14.1 in. 13.3 in. 14.1 in.
Processor PIII/500(256) PIII/500(256) &
PIII/650(256)
PIII/600(256) PIII/500(256) PIII/600(256)
Hard Drive 6.0 6.0 & 12.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
CD or DVD
Drive
DVD DVD DVD 24X DVD
Diskette
Drive
1.44 Std.
Diskette
1.44 Std.
Diskette
1.44 Std.
Diskette
1.44 Std.
Diskette
1.44 Std.
Diskette
Modem 56K Mini PCI
d/f 1*
56K Mini PCI d/f
2 & 3* & 56K
Mini PCI
Modem/NIC
combo d/f 1*
56K Mini PCI
d/f 1*
56K Mini PCI
d/f 2 & 3*
56K Mini PCI
d/f 1*
Networking None None None None None
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System
Memory
64 MB 64 & 96 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1700XL SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
* Modem Legend
56K Mini PCI d/f 1 = Bear/Grizzly Modem/NIC Combo = All NA, CKK, LA
56K Mini PCI d/f 2 = Seminole = All EMEA/APD
56K Mini PCI d/f 3 = Seminole 2 = All AUS/NZ
Continued on the next page
Compaq Presario 1700 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models (Continued)
XL266 XL274 XL275
Display 13.3 in. 14.1 in. 14.1 in.
Processor PIII/500(256) PIII/600(256) PIII/650(256)
Hard Drive 6.0 12.0 6.0
CD or DVD Drive 24X 24X DVD
Diskette Drive 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f 1* 56K Mini PCI d/f 1* 56K Mini PCI d/f 2 & 3*
& 56K Mini PCI Modem/
NIC combo
d/f 1*10/100 MBIT
Ethernet NIC
Networking None None None
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB

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RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1700XL SERIES
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
* Modem and NIC Legend
56K Mini PCI v.90 d/f - 1 = Bear = US, CA, CKK, APD, LA
56K Mini PCI v.90 d/f - 2 = Seminole1 = CTR21, EMEA
56K Mini PCI v.90 d/f - 3 = Seminole2 = AUS/NZ
** Modem/NIC Combo Legend
56K Mini v.90/NIC - 4 = Grizzly = US, CA, CKK, LA, APD Eng, Korea, Taiwan
56K Mini v.90/NIC - 5 = Yogi = CTR21, EMEA, AUS/NZ, PRC
Continued on the next page
Compaq Presario 1700 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models (Continued)
XL360 XL361 XL362
Display 14.1 in. 13.3 in. 14.1 in.
Processor PIII/600 (256) PIII/700 (256) PIII/700 (256)
Hard Drive 10.0 GB 15.0 GB 15.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive DVD 8X DVD 8X DVD
Diskette Drive 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f 4**
iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f
4 & 5** iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f 4**
iNIC
Networking None None None
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1700XL SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5
Presario 1700 Series
Models: XL260, XL261, XL262, XL264, XL265, XL266, XL274, XL275, XL360, XL361,
XL362, XL363, XL364, XL365, XL366, XL367, XL368, XL369, XL370, XL371, XL372, XL373,
XL374, XL375, XL376, XL377, and XL378
* Modem and NIC Legend
56K Mini PCI v.90 d/f - 1 = Bear = US, CA, CKK, APD, LA
56K Mini PCI v.90 d/f - 2 = Seminole1 = CTR21, EMEA
56K Mini PCI v.90 d/f - 3 = Seminole2 = AUS/NZ
** Modem/NIC Combo Legend
56K Mini v.90/NIC - 4 = Grizzly = US, CA, CKK, LA, APD Eng, Korea, Taiwan
56K Mini v.90/NIC - 5 = Yogi = CTR21, EMEA, AUS/NZ, PRC
Continued on the next page
Compaq Presario 1700 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models (Continued)
XL363 XL364 XL365 XL366
Display 13.3 in. 13.3 in. & 14.1 in. 14.1 in. 13.3 in.
Processor PIII/650 (256) PIII/650 (256)
PIII/750 (256)
PIII/700 (256) PIII/600 (256)
Hard Drive 15.0 GB 10.0 GB & 20 GB 15.0 GB 10.0 GB
CD or DVD
Drive
24X 24X or CDRW or
DVD
DVD 24X
Diskette Drive 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette 1.44 Std. Diskette
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f
5** iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f
4 & 5** iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f
4** iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f
4** iNIC
Networking None None None None
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB 64 MB & 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB