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Components
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Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide (MSG). This online guide is
designed to serve the needs of those whose job it is to repair Compaq
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario Series Portable Computer
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Preface
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for reference when servicing the
Compaq Presario Series Portable Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 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 Series Portable Computer documentation set
●Introducing Windows 98 Guide
●Service Training Guides
●Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
●Compaq QuickFind
●Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
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Product Description
Models and
Features
Controls and
Lights
Front Bezel
Lights
Front Bezel
Buttons
Left Side
Components
Right Side
Components
Bottom of
Unit
Rear
Connectors
Power
Management
for Windows
98
Compaq
Presario
Series
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,
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portable
computer
allows full
desktop
functionality.
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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 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.
NOTE: If the problem is intermittent, check the
computer several times to verify that the
problem is solved.
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Illustrated Parts Catalog
System Unit
Boards
Display
Assembly
Mass Storage
Devices
Miscellaneous
Cable Kit
Miscellaneous
Hardware Kit
Miscellaneous
Plastics Kit
Miscellaneous
Parts
Documentation
and Software
This section provides an breakdown and identifies the spare parts
ordering number associated with each item(s) for the Compaq
Presario Series Portable Computers.
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Removal and Replacement Procedures
This section explains the removal and replacement procedures for the computer.
Serial Number Location
Disassembly
Sequence
Electrostatic
Discharge
Service
Considerations
Cables and
Connectors
Preparing the
Computer for
Disassembly
Battery Pack
Palmrest
Cover with
Touch Pad
Keyboard
Heatspreader
Processor
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Hard Drive
DVD or
CD Drive
Battery
Charger Board
Modem
Display Panel
Assembly
Upper CPU
Cover
Speaker
Assembly
Diskette Drive
Fan Assembly
System Board
Dip Switch
Settings
Memory
Module
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Specifications
This chapter covers the following specifications of Compaq Presario Series Portable Computers:
●Computer models
●Physical and environmental
●System Interrupts
●System DMA
●System I/O Address
●System Memory Catalog
●Display
●Memory expansion
●Diskette drive
●Hard drive
●DVD or CD drive
●Battery pack
Physical and Environmental
Computer Specifications
U.S. Metric
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Dimensions
Height
Depth
Width
1.97 in
12.32 in
10.12 in
5.0 cm
31.3 cm
25.7 cm
Weight
Model 1270
Model 1670
Model 1675
7.35 lbs
7.35 lbs
7.99 lbs
3.34 kg
3.34 kg
3.63 kg
Stand-Alone (Battery Pack) Power
Requirements
Nominal Operating Voltage
Maximum Operating Power
Peak Operating Power
Li Ion
W @ 14.8 VDC
W @ 56.5 W
W @ 58.5 W
AC Power Requirements
Operating Voltage
Operating Current
Operating Frequency
Maximum Transient
(Information not available)
Temperature
Operating 41° to 95 °F 5° to 35 °C
Nonoperating -4° to 140 °F -20° to 60 °C
Relative Humidity (Non-condensing)
Operating 10 to 90% 35°C to 90%
Nonoperating (tw = 38.7°C max) 5 to 95% 60°C to 95%
Altitude
Operating 0 to 10,000 ft 0 to 3.15 km
Nonoperating 0 to 30,000 ft 0 to 10.14 km
Shock
Operating 10 G, 11 ms, half sine
Non operating 240 G, 2 ms, half sine
Vibration
Operating 0.55 G, 0.25 Oct/Min sweep rate
Nonoperating 1.5 G, 0.25 Oct/Min sweep rate
NOTE: Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. Compaq Presario Series
Portable Computers operate well within this range of temperatures.
System Interrupts
System Interrupts
Hardware IRQ System Function
IRQ0 Timer Interrupt
IRQ1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
IRQ2 Programmable interrupt controller
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IRQ3 Compaq Prosignia 56K-DF
IRQ4 Communications Port (COM1)
IRQ5 ES1869 Plug and Play Audio Drive
IRQ6 Standard Floppy Disk Controller
IRQ7 Printer Port (LPT1)
IRQ8 System CMOS / real-time clock
IRQ9 (free)
IRQ10 OPTi 82C861 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
IRQ10 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ11 IRQ Holder for PCI Steering
IRQ11 NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD
IRQ11 Texas Instruments PCI-1131 CardBus Controller
IRQ11 Texas Instruments PCI-1131 CardBus Controller
IRQ12 Synaptics PS/2 TouchPad
IRQ13 Numeric data processor
IRQ14 Primary IDE controller (dual fifo)
IRQ14 Opti Viper Max Dual PCI IDE Controller
IRQ15 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
IRQ15 Opti Viper Max Dual PCI IDE Controller
System DMA
System DMA
Hardware DMA System Function
0ES1869 Plug and Play AudioDrive
1ES1869 Plug and Play AudioDrive
2Standard Floppy Disk Controller
3(free)
4Direct memory access controller
5(free)
6(free)
7(free)
System I/O Address
System I/O Address
I/O Address (Hex) System Function (Shipping Configuration)
x0000 - x000F Direct memory access controller
x0020 - x0021 Programmable interrupt controller
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x0022 - x0024 Motherboard resources
x0040 - x0043 System timer
x0060 - x0060 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
x0061 - x0061 System speaker
x0064 - x0064 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard
x0070 - x0071 System CMOS/real time clock
x0080 - x0080 Motherboard resources
x0081 - x008F Direct memory access controller
x0092 - x0092 Motherboard resources
x00A0 - x00A1 Programmable interrupt controller
x00C0 - x00DF Direct memory access controller
x00EC - x00EF Motherboard resources
x00F0 - x00FF Numeric data processor
x0170 - x0177 Opti Viper Max Dual PCI IDE Controller
x0170 - x0177 Secondary IDE controller (dual fifo)
x01F0 - x01F7 Opti Viper Max Dual PCI IDE Controller
System Memory Catalog
System Memory Catalog
Memory Address System Function
x00000000 - x0009FFFF System board extension for PnP BIOS
x000A0000 - x000AFFFF NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD
x000B0000 - x000BFFFF NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD
x000C0000 - x000CBFFF NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD
x000E0000 - x000FFFFF System board extension for PnP BIOS
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x00100000 - x01FFFFFF System board extension for PnP BIOS
x03000000 - x03000FFF Texas Instruments PCI-1131 CardBus Controller
x03001000 - x03001FFF Texas Instruments PCI-1131 CardBus Controller
xFD000000 - xFDFFFFFF NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD
xFEA00000 - xFEBFFFFF NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD
xFECFF000 - xFECFFFFF OPTi 82C861 PCI to USB Open Host Controller
xFED00000 - xFEDFFFFF NeoMagic MagicGraph 128XD
xFFFC0000 - xFFFFFFFF Motherboard resources
Display
12.1" (Diagonal) TFT Display with LVDS
U.S. Metric
Dimensions
Height
Width 7.83"
10.8" 19.9 cm 25.7 cm
Diagonal Size 12.1" 30.7 cm
Mounting Internal
Number of Colors 16 M
Contrast Ratio Typical 150:1
Brightness Over 120 cd/m~3
Pixel Resolution
Pitch
Format
Configuration
0.30 x 0.30 mm
800 x 600
RGB Stripe
Backlight Edge Light
Character Display 80 x 25, 80 x 50
Total Power Consumption 5.4 W (max)
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