Compaq Compaq Presario Manuel
Product
Description
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES 1
Before You
Begin Specifications
Pin
Assignments Battery & Power
Management Troubleshooting
Removal &
Replacement
Parts
Catalog MSG Index
Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide (MSG)
Welcome to the Maintenance and Service Guide (MSG) for Compaq Presario 1800XL Series
Notebook Computers. 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
your 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.
To report a technical problem, contact your Regional Support Center or IM Help Center.
For help on navigating in this guide, refer to Using this Guide.
2 PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 1
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
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
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This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be
photocopied or 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 1800 Series, Registered with the 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 1800 Series Notebook Computer
Second Edition (September 2000)
Compaq Computer Corporation
privacy and legal statement
2 BEFORE YOU BEGIN PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Preface
The Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide for use as a reference when
servicing Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to Compaq Presario
1800 Series 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 a failure to follow the
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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 specific
instructions.
Note: Text set off in this manner presents comments 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.
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
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 1800 Series Notebook documentation set
•Introducing Windows 98 Guide
•Introducing Windows 2000 Guide
•Service Training Guides
•Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Product Description
This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1800XL Series Notebooks. It
also provides illustrations of the exterior components unique to these units.
2 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Models and Features
*All models have a 3.5” Diskette Drive which uses 1.44 MB Diskettes.
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Computer Models
Features XL280* XL380*
Display TFT 14.1 in
TFT/LVD 15 in
TFT 15.0 in
Processor 600 MHz 256 K Cache
650 MHz 256 K Cache
PIII 700 MHz 256 K Cache
Hard Drive 6.0 GB
12 GB
15.0 GB
CD or DVD
Drive
24X 2C CD-ROM
6X DVD
8X DVD
8X DVD
Modem 56 K Data/Fax 56 K PCI Data/Fax
Networking 10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.2 Li-ion Enhanced 3.6 Li-ion Enhanced
Memory 64 MB PC100 128 MB PC100
Features XL381* XL390*
Display TFT 15.0 in TFT 15.0 in
Processor PIII 700 MHz 256K Cache PIII 850 MHz 256K Cache
Hard Drive 15 GB 20.0 GB
CD or DVD
Drive
8X DVD 8X DVD
Modem 56 K PCI Data/Fax 56 K PCI Data/Fax
Networking 10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
10/100 TX Integrated
Ethernet
Battery 3.6 Li-ion Enhanced 3.6 Li-ion Enhanced
Memory 128 MB PC100 128 MB PC100
PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 3
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Front of Unit
#Description #Description
1Display Release Latch 6Integrated Speakers
2Display 7TouchPad Button (Left)
3Power (On/Off) Button 8Scroll Up/Down Button
4Keyboard 9TouchPad Button (Right)
5TouchPad -Model Number
4 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1800 SERIES
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Internet Zone Buttons and Lights
Model XL280
#Description #Description
1AC Adapter Light 7Instant Search Button
2Caps Lock Light 8Online Marketplace (U.S./Puerto Rico)
Instant Answer (outside the U.S.)
3Instant Internet Access 9Retail Central (U.S./Puerto Rico)
Instant E-Commerce (outside the U.S.)
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 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Model XL3xx
#Description #Description
1AC Adapter Light 7Digital Audio Button
2Caps Lock Light 8Entertainment Button
3Instant Internet Access 9Retail Central Button
4Instant E-mail Access -Num Lock Light
5My Presario Instant Access qScroll Lock Light
6Power Button
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