Compaq XL240 User manual

Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES 1
Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide (MSG)
Welcome to the Maintenance and Service Guide (MSG) for Compaq Presario 1400 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 the 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. The term Notebook as
referred to throughout this MSG is synonymous with the term Computer.
To report a technical problem, contact the Regional Support Center or IM Help Center.
For help with navigating through this guide, refer to Using this Guide.
Product
Description
Before You
Begin Specifications
Pin
Assignments
Battery & Power
Management Troubleshooting
Removal
Sequence
Parts
Catalog MSG Index

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES 2
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
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.
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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 1400 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 1400 Series Portable Notebook
First Edition (May 2000)
Compaq Computer Corporation

2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Preface
The Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used as a reference when
servicing the Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebooks.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to Compaq Presario 1400 Series
Portable Notebooks without notice.
Symbols
The following words and symbols alert you to 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.
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ÄCAUTION: 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 extra or
specific instructions.
Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary 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 of component replacement or printed
circuit board modifications may void any otherwise valid warranty.
Serial Number
When requesting information or ordering spare parts, Compaq will need the Notebook’s serial
number. The Serial Number is located on the underside of the Notebook.

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
•Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebook documentation set
•Introducing Windows 98 Guide
•Introducing Windows 2000 Guide
•Servicing Training Guides
•Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Product Description
Models and Features
XL240-246
*Modem Legend
cContinued
Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebook Models
XL240 XL241 XL242
Display 13.0-inch HPA 13.0-inch HPA 13.0-inch HPA
Processor Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 566 (128)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 6.0 GB 6.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive 24X CD 24X CD 24X CD
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
Modem 56K Mini PCI/NIC
combo d/f 1*
56K Mini PCI d/f 1* 56K Mini PCI d/f 2*
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100
TV-Out Yes Yes Yes
XL244 XL245 XL246
Display 13.0-inch HPA 13.3-inch TFT 12.1-inch TFT
Processor Celeron 566 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 566 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 566 (128)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 6.0 GB 5.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive 24X CD DVD DVD
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
Modem 56K Mini PCI/NIC
combo d/f 1*
56K Mini PCI/NIC
combo d/f 1*
56K Mini PCI d/f 2*
Battery 4.5 NiMH 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100
TV-Out No Yes Yes

2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
XL247-250
Continued
Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebook Models
XL247 XL250
Display 13.3-inch TFT 13.3-inch TFT
Processor Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 6.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive CD-RW DVD
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f 2* 56K Mini PCI d/f 2*
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100
TV-Out Yes Yes
*Modem Legend
1) 56K Mini PCI d/f 1 = Bear/Grizzly Modem/NIC Combo = NA, CKK, LA
2) 56K Mini PCI d/f 2 = Seminole = EMEA/APD

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
XL340-345
*Modem Legend
CContinued
Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebook Models
XL340 XL341 XL342
Display 12.1-inch TFT 13.0-inch HPA 13.3-inch TFT
Processor Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 633 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 700 (256)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 6.0 GB 10.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive 8X DVD 24X CD 24X CD
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f 4*
iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f 4*
iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f 5*
iNIC
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100
TV-Out No No No
XL343 XL344 XL345
Display 13.3-inch TFT 13.3-inch TFT 13.3-inch TFT
Processor Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 650 (256)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 10.0 GB 10.0 GB 6.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive 24X CD 8X DVD 8X DVD
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f 1* 56K Mini PCI d/f 1* 56K Mini PCI d/f 4*
iNIC
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100
TV-Out No No No

4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
XL346-356
Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebook Models
XL346 XL350 XL352
Display 13.3-inch TFT 13.3-inch TFT 12.1-inch TFT
Processor Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 700 (256)
FCPGA
Celeron 600 (128)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 10.0 GB 15.0 GB 6.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive 8X DVD 24X CD 8X DVD
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f 1* 56K Mini PCI d/f 5*
iNIC
56K Mini PCI d/f 2*
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100 64 MB PC100
TV-Out No No No
XL355 XL356
Display 13.3-inch TFT 13.3-inch TFT
Processor Celeron 667 (128)
FCPGA
Celeron 667 (128)
FCPGA
Hard Drive 6.0 GB 6.0 GB
CD or DVD Drive 8X DVD CD-RW
Diskette Drive 3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
3.5-inch Floppy
Drive USB
Modem 56K Mini PCI d/f 2* 56K Mini PCI d/f 2*
Battery 3.2 Li-ion 3.2 Li-ion
System Memory 64 MB PC100 64 MB PC100
TV-Out No No
*Modem and NIC Card Legend
1. Mini PCI v.90 d/f- 1 = Bear = US, CA, CKK, APD, LA
2. Mini PCI v.90 d/f- 2 = Seminole 1 = CTR21, EMEA
3. Mini PCI v.90 d/f- 3 = Seminole 2 = AUS/NZ
Modem/NIC Combo
4. Mini PCI v.90 d/f- 1 = Grizzly = US, CA, CKK, LA
5. Mini PCI v.90 d/f- 1 = Yogi = CTR21, EMEA, APD

PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 5
Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Front of Unit
No. Description
1Display
2Series Number
3Keyboard
4TouchPad
5Speaker Ports
6Left TouchPad Button
7Four-Way Internet Scroll
Buttons
8Right TouchPad Button