Compaq ArmadaStation Manuel

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Maintenance and Service Guide

Compaq ArmadaStation

Compaq Armada MiniStation E

Compaq Armada MiniStation EX

Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers

First Edition August 1997

Documentation Part Number 272412-001

Spare Part Number 296391-001

Compaq Computer Corporation

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Contents v

Contents

Preface

Symbols..............................................................................................................ix

Technician Notes ...............................................................................................ix

Serial Number.....................................................................................................x

Locating Additional Information........................................................................x

Chapter 1

Product Description

1.1 ArmadaStation Features............................................................................1-1

1.2 ArmadaStation Components.....................................................................1-4

Activity Lights.............................................................................................1-8

MultiBay......................................................................................................1-8

Half-Height Bay ..........................................................................................1-8

Security Lock...............................................................................................1-9

PC Card Slots ..............................................................................................1-9

Regional Modem and Ethernet Differences..............................................1-10

PCI and ISA Expansion Boards................................................................1-10

1.3 Armada MiniStation Features.................................................................1-11

1.4 Armada MiniStation Components..........................................................1-13

Activity Lights...........................................................................................1-16

MultiBay....................................................................................................1-16

Security Lock.............................................................................................1-16

PC Card Slots ............................................................................................1-17

Regional Modem and Ethernet Differences..............................................1-17

Chapter 2

Troubleshooting

Before Replacing Parts ....................................................................................2-1

Solving Docking and Undocking Problems................................................2-2

Solving Expansion Board Problems............................................................2-3

Solving Network Problems .........................................................................2-3

Chapter 3

Illustrated Parts Catalog

3.1 ArmadaStation Components.....................................................................3-2

3.2 Miscellaneous Base Plastics Kit Components..........................................3-4

3.3 Miscellaneous Base Hardware Kit Components......................................3-5

3.4 Miscellaneous Cable Kits .........................................................................3-6

3.5 Miscellaneous Cable Kit Components .....................................................3-8

3.6 Miscellaneous ...........................................................................................3-9

3.7 Documentation..........................................................................................3-9

3.8 Armada MiniStation Components..........................................................3-10

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3.9 Miscellaneous Enclosures Kit Components...........................................3-12

3.10 Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Components ..............................................3-13

3.11 MultiBay/PC Card Assembly...............................................................3-14

3.12 ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation Options...............................3-16

3.13 Miscellaneous.......................................................................................3-18

3.14 Documentation......................................................................................3-18

Chapter 4

Removal and Replacement Preliminaries

4.1 Electrostatic Discharge.............................................................................4-1

Generating Static.........................................................................................4-1

Preventing Electrostatic Damage to Equipment.........................................4-2

Preventing Damage to Drives .....................................................................4-2

Grounding Methods ....................................................................................4-3

Grounding Workstations.............................................................................4-3

Grounding Equipment.................................................................................4-4

Recommended Materials and Equipment...................................................4-4

4.2 Service Considerations.............................................................................4-5

Tool and Software Requirements................................................................4-5

Screws..........................................................................................................4-5

Cables and Connectors................................................................................4-6

Plastic Parts .................................................................................................4-6

Chapter 5

ArmadaStation Removal and Replacement Procedures

5.1 Serial Number...........................................................................................5-1

5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart ...................................................................5-2

5.3 Preparing the ArmadaStation for Disassembly........................................5-3

5.4 External Components ...............................................................................5-4

Compaq Logo..............................................................................................5-4

ArmadaStation Feet.....................................................................................5-5

Alignment Tray Assembly..........................................................................5-6

5.5 Rear Panel Assembly................................................................................5-8

5.6 Upper Case Assembly ............................................................................5-11

5.7 Drive Cage Shield...................................................................................5-14

5.8 Half-Height Bays....................................................................................5-16

Half-Height Drives....................................................................................5-16

Half-Height MultiBay Adapters................................................................5-22

5.9 I/O Assembly..........................................................................................5-31

5.10 Top Brace..............................................................................................5-35

5.11 Left Speaker Assembly.........................................................................5-38

5.12 Control Panel Cable..............................................................................5-39

5.13 Control Panel Assembly.......................................................................5-40

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5.14 Expansion Boards.................................................................................5-50

5.15 Mechanism Assembly...........................................................................5-52

5.16 Power Supply........................................................................................5-55

5.17 Backplane Assembly.............................................................................5-57

5.18 Expansion Card Cage ...........................................................................5-59

Chapter 6

Armada MiniStation Removal and Replacement Procedures

6.1 Serial Number...........................................................................................6-1

6.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart....................................................................6-2

6.3 Preparing the Armada MiniStation for Disassembly ...............................6-3

6.4 External Components................................................................................6-4

Compaq Logo..............................................................................................6-4

Armada MiniStation Feet............................................................................6-5

6.5 Enclosure Cover........................................................................................6-6

6.6 Module Assembly.....................................................................................6-7

6.7 Power Supply..........................................................................................6-11

6.9 MultiBay/PC Card Assembly.................................................................6-12

Chapter 7

Specifications

7.1 ArmadaStation Physical and Environmental Specifications....................7-1

7.2 Armada MiniStation Physical and Environmental Specifications...........7-2

Appendix A

Connector Pin Assignments ...............................................................................A-1

Appendix B

Power Cord Set Requirements

3-Conductor Power Cord Set..........................................................................B-1

General Requirements................................................................................B-1

Country-Specific Requirements.................................................................B-2

Notes...........................................................................................................B-2

Index ............................................................................................................................ I-1

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Preface

Preface ix

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for

reference when servicing the Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E

and EX.

Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq

ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E and EX without notice.

Additional information is available on the Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada

MiniStation E and EX Illustrated Parts Map. Information for the Compaq Armada 7700

Family of Personal Computers is available in the Compaq Armada 7700 Family of

Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide and Illustrated Parts Map.

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 in the

caution could result in damage to equipment or loss of information.

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

!WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to 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, no one should attempt to make repairs at the component level or to

make modifications to any printed wiring board. Improper repairs can create a safety

hazard. Any indication of component replacement or printed wiring board modifications

may void any warranty or exchange allowances.

!WARNING: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper

operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet only.

CAUTION: To properly ventilate your system, you must provide at least 3 inches

(7.62 cm) of clearance on the front and back of the computer.

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Serial Number

When requesting information or ordering spare parts, provide the ArmadaStation or

Armada MiniStation serial number. The ArmadaStation serial number is located on the

right side below the PCI/ISA expansion slots; the Armada MiniStation serial number is

located on the left side above the power button.

Locating Additional Information

The following documentation is available to support the ArmadaStation and Armada

MiniStation:

■ Compaq ArmadaStation documentation set

■ Compaq Armada MiniStation documentation set

■ Service training guides

■ Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins

■ Compaq QuickFind

■Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide

■Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E and EX Maintenance and

Service Guide

■Compaq ArmadaStation and Armada MiniStation E and EX Illustrated Parts Map

■Compaq Armada 7700 Family of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service

Guide

■Compaq Armada 7700 Family of Personal Computers Illustrated Parts Map

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Chapter 1

Introduction 1-1

Product Description

1.1 ArmadaStation Features

The Compaq ArmadaStation provides fully integrated desktop capabilities for the

Compaq Armada 7000 Family of Personal Computers. The ArmadaStation eliminates

the need to disconnect external devices when you remove the computer.

Figure 1-1. Compaq ArmadaStation

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1-2 Introduction

The ArmadaStation provides a MultiBay device bay, a half-height device bay, two

PC Card slots, integrated Ethernet, integrated stereo speakers, modem connections,

computer I/O port replication, and connections for up to two PCI or ISA expansion

boards. When the computer is docked in the ArmadaStation, the total system

functionality includes:

■Support for up to three MultiBay devices simultaneously

■Overall system support for up to four hard drives*or two diskette drives

■Up to three CD-ROM drives installed as follows:

– Three CD-ROM drives: The two drives in the ArmadaStation must be used for

data; the CD-ROM drive in the computer can then be used for audio or data.*

– Two CD-ROM drives: You can have one drive in the ArmadaStation and one

in the computer; either drive can be data or audio. If both drives are in the

ArmadaStation, they must be for data only.*

– One CD-ROM drive: The drive can be either data or audio and in either the

computer or ArmadaStation.*

■Two PC Card slots

■Overall system support for up to four PC cards

■Charging of up to four battery packs*

■Any combination of two 32-bit PCI and 16- or 8-bit ISA expansion boards

*An Armada 7000 Half-Height MultiBay Adapter must be installed in the

ArmadaStation to support up to four hard drives or battery packs, or three CD-ROM

drives or MultiBay devices.

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Introduction 1-3

The ArmadaStation also provides a variety of external equipment connectors. The

following connectors are located on the ArmadaStation:

■Serial port

■Parallel port

■External mouse port

■External keyboard port

■External CRT port for resolutions up to 1280 × 1024

■RJ-11 modem jack (North America, Latin America, Japan, and Hong Kong

modem models)

■25-pin modem connector (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific modem

models)

■Ethernet RJ-45 jack

■Ethernet BNC connector (Europe, Middle East, Africa, and Asia Pacific models)

■Two PC Card slots

■MIDI/joystick port

■Headphones out

■Infrared interface for IrDA wireless operations

■Infrared transceiver port

■Stereo speakers

■Stereo line-in, line-out

■Microphone out

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1-4 Introduction

1.2 ArmadaStation Components

The external components on the top, front, and right side of the ArmadaStation are

shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-1.

Figure 1-2. ArmadaStation Components: Top, Front, and Right Side

Table 1-1

ArmadaStation Components: Top, Front, and Right Side

Item Description

1 Monitor support cover slots (2)

2 Alignment guides (2)

3 Alignment tray

4 Stereo speakers (2)

5 Half-height bay

6 Docking latch

7 MultiBay

8 MultiBay device release button

9 Docking connector

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