Compaq Compaq Presario User manual

Product
Description
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES 1
Before You
Begin Specifications
Pin
Assignments Battery & Power
Management Troubleshooting
Removal &
Replacement
Parts
Catalog MSG Index
Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide (MSG)
Welcome to the Maintenance and Service Guide (MSG) for Compaq Presario 1800XL Series
Notebook Computers. 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.

2 PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Using this Guide
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
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
MATERIAL.
This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be
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 1800 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 1800 Series Notebook Computer
First Edition (July 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation
privacy and legal statement

2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Preface
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide for use as a reference when
servicing the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario
1800 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.
ÄCAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that a 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
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 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.

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Serial Number
The unit’s serial number 1is required when requesting information or ordering spare
parts. The serial number is located on the underside of the Notebook as shown below.
Locating Additional Information
The Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer documentation set is available to
support this product. It includes and is not limited to the following items:
•Beyond Setup Guide
•Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
•Operating System Guides (Compaq and Microsoft)
•Read-This-First Cards
•Service Training Guides
•Warranty Statement

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Product Description
This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1800XL models. It also provides
illustrations of the exterior components unique to these models.

2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Models and Features
All models have a 3.5” Diskette Drive which uses 1.44Mb Diskettes.
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebooks
Feature XL180 XL181 XL182 XL183
Display 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT
Processor PIII 600MHz,
256 Cache
PIII 500 MHz,
256 Cache
PIII 600 MHz,
256 Cache
PIII 600 MHz,
256 Cache
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB
CD or DVD
Drive
6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive
Modem 56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax with PCI
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax with PCI
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
Networking
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System
Memory
64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebooks
Feature XL185 XL190 XL191 XL192
Display 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT 15.0-in. TFT
Processor PIII 600 MHz,
256 Cache
PIII 700 MHz,
256 Cache
PIII 650 MHz
256 Cache
PIII 700 MHz
256 Cache
Hard Drive 12.0 GB 6.0 GB 12.0 GB 12.0 GB
CD or DVD
Drive
6X DVD Drive DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive 6X DVD Drive
Modem 56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax with PCI
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
56.0 Kbps Data/
Fax Int’l with PCI
Networking
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX
Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System
Memory
64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Front of Unit
#Description #Description
1Display Release Latches 6Integrated Speakers
2Display 7Left TouchPad Button
3Power (On/Off) Button 8Scroll Up/Down Button
4Keyboard 9Right TouchPad Button
5TouchPad -Model Number

4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
#Description #Description
1AC Adapter Light 7Instant Search
2Caps Lock Light 8Online Marketplace (U.S./Puerto Rico)
Instant Answer (outside U.S.)
3Instant Internet Access 9Retail Central (U.S./Puerto Rico)
Instant E-Commerce (outside U.S.)
4Instant E-mail Access -Num Lock Light
5My Presario Instant Access qScroll Lock Light
6Power Button

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Front Bezel Components
#Description #Description
1Previous Track Button 7Battery Gauge
2Next Track Button 8DisqPlay On/Off Button
3Sleep Status Icon 9Volume Down Button
4Power Status Icon -Volume Up Button
5Battery Charging Status Icon qPlay/Pause Button
6DisqPlay Status Icon wStop Button