Technician Notes; System Serial Number; Locating Additional Information - Compaq DESKPRO 2000 SERIES Maintenance & Service Manual

Technician Notes

WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to repair
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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.
CAUTION: To properly ventilate the computer system, you must provide at least 3 inches
(7.62 cm) of clearance on the front and back of the computer.
WARNING: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper
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operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet only.

System Serial Number

The serial number is displayed on the right-hand side of the computer, near the front,
and near the I/O ports on the rear of the computer.
For the purpose of AssetControl, the serial number is embedded in the CMOS on the
system board.

Locating Additional Information

The following documentation is available to support the computer:
Compaq Reference Guide
Compaq Dictionary (online document)
Compaq Quick Setup card
Compaq QuickFind, a subscription reference service
Compaq Safety & Comfort Guide
Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
Compaq Technical Reference Guide
Illustrated Parts Map (poster)
Technical Training Guides
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