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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1240, 1242, 1250, and 1252
| Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting
Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications
Pin Assignments |Battery Pack Operations
Notice
Preface
Product
Description
Troubleshooting
Illustrated
Parts Catalog
Removal &
Replacement
Procedures
Specifications
Connector Pin
Assignments
Battery Pack
Operations
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Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers
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Maintenance & Service Guide
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Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications
Pin Assignments |Battery Pack Operations
Preface
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for reference when servicing the
Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable
Computers without notice.
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 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
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WARNING: 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
Serial Number
When requesting information or ordering spare parts, the computer serial number should be provided to Compaq. The
serial number is located on the bottom of the computer.
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
●Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computer documentation set
●Introducing Windows 95 Guide
●Service Training Guides
●Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
●Compaq QuickFind
●Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
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Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications
Pin Assignments |Battery Pack Operations
Product Description
Models and
Features
Controls and
Lights
Left Side
Components
Right Side
Components
Bottom of
Unit
Rear
Connectors
Power
Management
for Windows
98
Compaq
Presario
Portable
Computer is
a
continuation
of the new
generation
of
multimedia
portable
computers
with an
innovative
integrated
design,
outstanding
audio and
video,
advanced
core
features,
and
attractive
styling. This
full-
function,
AMD-K6 or
Pentium-
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portable
computer
allows full
desktop
functionality.
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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1200 Series
Models: 1234, 1235, 1236, 1237, 1238, 1240, 1242, 1250, and 1252
| Home Page | Notice | Preface | Product Description | Troubleshooting
Illustrated Parts Catalog | Removal & Replacement Procedures |Specifications
Pin Assignments |Battery Pack Operations
Troubleshooting
Preliminary Steps
Clearing the Power-On
Password
Power-On Self Test
(POST)
Compaq Diagnostics
Diagnostic Error Codes
Troubleshooting
Without Diagnostics
Solving Minor
Problems
Contacting Compaq
Support
This section covers troubleshooting information for the
Compaq Presario 1200 Series Portable Computers. The basic
steps in troubleshooting include:
1. Follow the Preliminary Steps.
2. Run the Power-On Self-Test
(POST).
3. Follow the recommended actions
described in the diagnostic tables, if
you are unable to run POST or if
POST displays an error message.
When following the recommended
actions in the Sections on POST and
Diagnostic Error Codes perform them
in the order listed. Rerun POST after
each recommended action until the
problem is solved and no error
message occurs. Once the problem is
solved, do not complete the
remaining recommended actions.
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