Compaq TFT500 Maintenance & Service Manual
Compaq TFT500 Maintenance & Service Manual

Compaq TFT500 Maintenance & Service Manual

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Maintenance & Service Guide
Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor
First Edition (May 1997)
Part Number 285014-001
Compaq Computer Corporation

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  • Page 1 THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL. 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. © 1997 Compaq Computer Corporation.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF ONTENTS Preface..................................iii chapter 1 Removal and Replacement Procedures 1.1 Serial Number ..............................1-1 1.2 Features................................1-2 1.3 Front Panel Controls and LEDs ........................1-3 1.4 Rear Panel Connectors ..........................1-4 1.5 Disassembly and Assembly Procedures.......................1-5 1.5.1 Power Supply ..........................1-5 1.5.2 Monitor Panel ..........................1-6 1.5.3 Security Lock Provision Bracket.....................1-8 1.5.4...
  • Page 3: Preface

    Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor. Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to repair this equipment. Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor without notice. Symbols and Conventions...
  • Page 4 Locating Additional Information The following documentation is available to support the monitor: Users Guide Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins Compaq QuickFind Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide Preface...
  • Page 5: Removal And Replacement Procedures

    Removal and Replacement Procedures This chapter provides removal and replacement assembly procedures for the Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor. 1.1 Serial Number The monitor serial number should be provided to Compaq when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is displayed on the monitor’s back panel.
  • Page 6: Features

    Features Feature Summary 15.1-inch (38.35 cm) viewable area display Screen customizing adjustments displayed on-screen in five different languages: English, Dutch, French, German, and Spanish Universal Serial Bus Hub interface—Plug and Play connectors for use with USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard, video camera, etc.) Plug and Play capability if supported by your system Fault Management and Asset Control Desk arm mount (optional)
  • Page 7: Front Panel Controls And Leds

    Selects and adjusts the functions. Plus button Selects and adjusts the functions. Power switch Turns the monitor on and off. Power LED 1. Green indicates monitor is turned on. 2. Yellow indicates suspend mode. 3. Amber indicates sleep mode. Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor...
  • Page 8: Rear Panel Connectors

    Rear Panel Connectors The following illustration shows the rear panel connectors and the attached signal cable on the Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor. Each connector includes an icon to help you identify its function. Figure 1-3. Rear Panel Connectors Rear Panel Cable and Connectors...
  • Page 9: Disassembly And Assembly Procedures

    Disassembly and Assembly Procedures This section provides disassembly and assembly procedures for the Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor. Before you begin any of these procedures, be sure to turn off the power to the monitor, computer system, and other attached devices; then disconnect the power cable from the electrical outlet.
  • Page 10: Monitor Panel

    1.5.2 Monitor Panel 1. Lift up and pull off the back side of the monitor base (spare part no. 296474-001). Figure 1-5. Removing the back side of the monitor base MSG/Removal and Replacement Procedures...
  • Page 11 CAUTION: Be sure the monitor front bezel is lying down on a soft area to prevent it from getting scratched, defaced, or broken. To replace the monitor panel back onto the monitor base, reverse this procedure. Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor...
  • Page 12: Security Lock Provision Bracket

    1.5.3 Security Lock Provision Bracket 1. Remove the padlock-type of device if you have installed one. 2. Remove the screw head cover. 3. Remove the two screws from the spacers. 4. Remove the security lock provision bracket (spare part number 296483-001). 5.
  • Page 13: Cable Access Cover Assembly

    1.5.4 Cable Access Cover Assembly 1. Remove four screws from the back of the cable access cover. 2. Remove the cable access cover (spare part no. 296475-001). Figure 1-8. Removing the cable access cover Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor...
  • Page 14 3. Disconnect the signal cable and DC power cable from the monitor panel. Figure 1-9. Disconnecting the signal cable and DC power cable. To replace the cable access cover assembly, reverse this procedure. The monitor base (spare part no. 296474-001) is now disassembled and can be replaced. 1-10 MSG/Removal and Replacement Procedures...
  • Page 15: Rear Enclosure

    1. Remove two screws from the rear enclosure. 2. Separate the rear enclosure (spare part no. 296476-001) from the monitor panel using the Compaq Case Utility tool (Compaq tool kit #100767-001) to loosen the eight snaps (four on top and two on the sides of the enclosure).
  • Page 16: Support Bracket

    1.5.6 Support Bracket 1. Remove four screws from the support bracket (spare part no. 296477-001). 2. Remove the support bracket by sliding it down slightly from the top of the panel and lifting up. Figure 1-11. Removing the support bracket To replace the support bracket, reverse this procedure.
  • Page 17: Printed Circuit Board (Pcb) Shield

    2. Carefully peel off the conductive tape located in several positions around the shield. 3. Remove the PCB shield. Figure 1-12. Removing the PCB shield When reinstalling the PCB shield, be sure to reapply the conductive tape in the correct positions. Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor 1-13...
  • Page 18: Printed Circuit Board

    1.5.8 Printed Circuit Board (PCB) 1. Remove ten screws from the PCB (spare part no. 296478-001). 2. Disconnect the five cables (spare part kit no. 296482-001) from the PCB. Figure 1-13. Removing the screws and disconnecting the cables from the PCB 1-14 MSG/Removal and Replacement Procedures...
  • Page 19 3. As you remove the PCB, disconnect the sixth cable from the board. Figure 1-14. Disconnecting the sixth cable from the PCB To replace the printed circuit board, reverse this procedure and connect this last disconnected cable first. Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor 1-15...
  • Page 20: Front Bezel Assembly

    1.5.9 Front Bezel Assembly 1. Remove four screws from the front bezel (spare part no. 296479-001). 2. Lift off the LCD panel. Figure 1-15. Removing the front bezel assembly To replace the front bezel assembly, reverse this procedure. 1-16 MSG/Removal and Replacement Procedures...
  • Page 21: Antireflective Screen/Protective Cover

    Figure 1-16. Removing the antireflective screen Before replacing the antireflective screen, remove any backing residue left on the LCD plastic borders using the Compaq Case Utility tool. You may also use a soft dry cloth to remove the residue. CAUTION: Never use water to clean an LCD screen.
  • Page 22: Tft Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Panel Assembly

    1.5.11 TFT Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Panel Assembly 1. Remove four screws from the viewing side of the TFT-LCD assembly. 2. Remove the LCD assembly (spare part no. 296481-001) from the inner shield. Figure 1-17. Removing the TFT-LCD panel assembly To replace the TFT-LCD panel assembly, reverse this procedure.
  • Page 23: Backlight Bulbs

    To replace the backlight bulbs, reverse this procedure. When replacing the backlight bulbs, slide them in with the bulbs turned toward the center of the LCD. Both backlights must be replaced at the same time to maintain even lighting. Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor 1-19...
  • Page 24: Illustrated Parts Map

    Illustrated Parts Map Figure 2-1. Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor...
  • Page 25 Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor Description Part Number 1. Power Supply 296473-001 2. Monitor Base 296474-001 3. Cable Access Cover 296475-001 4. Rear Enclosure 296476-001 5. Shield/support Bracket 296477-001 6. Controller Assembly 296478-001 7. TFT Panel Shield This is not a spare part.
  • Page 26 Compaq TFT500 Flat Panel Monitor...

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