Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics; Before Replacing Parts - Compaq Presario 1600 series Maintenance & Service Manual

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Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers
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Removal & Replacement Procedures

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

This section provides information about how to identify and correct some common hardware,
memory, and software problems. It also explains several types of common messages that
may be displayed on the screen. The following pages contain troubleshooting information on:
Audio
Battery/Battery gauge
CD drive
Diskette/Diskette drive
Display
Hard drive
Hardware Installation
Since symptoms can appear to be similar, carefully match the symptoms of the computer
malfunction against the problem description in the Troubleshooting tables to avoid a
misdiagnosis.
WARNING: To avoid a potential shock hazard during troubleshooting
procedures, disconnect all power sources before removing the keyboard cover
or the display bezel.

Before Replacing Parts

When troubleshooting a problem, check the following list for possible solutions before
replacing parts:
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