Compaq Presario 1800 - Notebook PC Manual

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
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer
First Edition (July 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation

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 that is used as a reference
guide 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.
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Technician Notes
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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.

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 following documentation is available to support this product:
•Compaq Presario 1800XL 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

4 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192

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 units.

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 use 1.44Mb Diskettes.
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Notebook Computer Models
Feature XL180 XL181 XL182 XL183
Display 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" 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
10/100TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100TX
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 Notebook Computer Models
Feature XL185 XL190 XL191 XL192
Display 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" TFT 15.0" 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
10/100TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100TX
Integrated
Ethernet
10/100TX
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 (US/Puerto Rico)
Instant Answer (outside US)
3Instant Internet Access 9Retail Central (US/Puerto Rico)
Instant E-Commerce (outside US)
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

6 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192
Right-Side Components
#Description #Description
1Battery Compartment 5Microphone Jack
2PC Card Eject Button 6Modem Port
3PC Card Slot 7Ethernet Port
4Headphone Jack