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Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers
Notice
Preface
Product
Description
Troubleshooting
Illustrated
Parts Catalog
Removal &
Repair
Procedures
Specifications
Connector Pin
Assignments
Battery Pack
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- Page 1 Battery Pack Maintenance & Service Guide. This online guide is designed to serve the needs of those whose job it is to repair Compaq products. the hardcopy MSG are contained in this online guide. The Notice, contains the copyright and trademark information.
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Page 2: Maintenance And Service Guide
Battery Pack 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 MATERIAL. -
Page 3: Technician Notes
Serial Number When requesting information or ordering spare parts, the computer serial number should be provided to Compaq. The serial number is located on the bottom of the computer. Locating Additional Information The following documentation is available to support this product:... -
Page 4: Product Description
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Product Description Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers are a Models and new generation of multimedia portable computers with an Features innovative integrated design, outstanding audio and video, Rear advanced core features, and attractive styling. -
Page 5: Troubleshooting
WARNING: To avoid a potential shock hazard during troubleshooting procedures, disconnect all power sources before removing the keyboard cover or the display bezel. This chapter covers troubleshooting information for the Compaq Presario Series Portable Computers. The basic steps in troubleshooting include: 1. Following the Preliminary 2. -
Page 6: Illustrated Parts Catalog
Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications This chapter provides an illustrated parts breakdown and identifies the spare parts ordering number associated with each item(s) for Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers. Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack... -
Page 7: Serial Number Location
Preparing the Computer for Disassembly Serial Number Location Serial Number Location Report the computer serial number to Compaq when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is displayed on the bottom of the computer. Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications... -
Page 8: Specifications
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications This section covers the following specifications of Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers: Physical and Environmental/Specifications System Interrupts System DMA System I/O Address System Memory Map... -
Page 9: Connector Pin Assignments
Removal & Replacement Procedures Connector Pin Assignments This section provides connector pin assignment tables for Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers and the Compaq Port Replicator for selected models. For more information on connectors, refer to connectors located on the computer and on the port replicator. -
Page 10: Battery Pack
Model 2/Li ion Battery Pack Disposal of a Used Battery Pack In the interest of safeguarding our environment. Compaq Computer Corporation recommends that nickel metal hydride (NiMH) and lithium ion (Li ion) battery packs be recycled. Handle battery packs in accordance with country, state, province, or local regulations. -
Page 11: Models & Features
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Models & Features Models Models and Features This table lists the relevant features of Compaq Presario Front Of Series Portable Computers. Unit Left Side Components Display Right Side Processor... -
Page 12: Front Of Unit
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Front of Unit Models and Features Front Of Unit Left Side Components Right Side Components Bottom Of Unit Front of Unit Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Illustrated Parts Catalog... -
Page 13: Left-Side Components
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Removal & Replacement Procedures Left Side Components Models and Features Front Of Unit Left Side Components Right Side Components Bottom Of Unit Left Side Components Home Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments... -
Page 14: Right-Side Components
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Right Side Components Models and Features Front Of Unit Left Side Components Right Side Components Bottom Of Unit Right Side Components Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Illustrated Parts Catalog... - Page 15 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Bottom Of Unit Models and Features Front Of Unit Left Side Components Right Side Components Bottom Of Unit Bottom of Unit Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Illustrated Parts Catalog...
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Page 16: Preliminary Steps
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Diagnostic Preliminary Steps Before running POST, complete the following preliminary steps: 1. If a power-on password has been established, type the password and press the Enter key. -
Page 17: Power On Self Test (Post)
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Power On Self Test (POST) Running POST To run POST, complete the following steps: Turn off the computer. Let stand for a 10 count, then turn the computer back If POST does not detect any errors, the computer will not beep. -
Page 18: Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home 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. -
Page 19: Solving Minor Problems
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Keyboard Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. -
Page 20: Solving Hard Drive Problems
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Hard Drive Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. - Page 21 Check the drive letter in the path statement. Use another diskette. Run Computer Checkup from the Compaq Diagnostics diskette. Format the diskette. At the system prompt, enter FORMAT A: Use the type of diskette required by the drive.
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Page 22: Solving Audio Problems
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Solving Audio Problems Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. -
Page 23: Battery Pack
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Battery Pack Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined in the following tables. If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. -
Page 24: Power Solutions
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Power Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. - Page 25 Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures CD Drive Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined in the following tables. If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software.
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Page 26: Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Hardware Installation Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. -
Page 27: Solving Memory Problems
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Memory Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. -
Page 28: Solving Pc Card Problems
Speaker is turned off or volume is turned down. PC Card drivers are not installed. Card or card driver is not supported. Contact your Compaq Card is not fully inserted into the slot or is not inserted properly. Telephone cord is not plugged in all the way. -
Page 29: Solving Printer Problems
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Printer Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. -
Page 30: Solving Touch Pad/Pointing Device Problems
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Touch Pad Solutions Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined here. problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software. -
Page 31: Error Codes
Removal & Replacement Procedures Error Codes Diagnostic error codes occur if the system recognizes a problem while running Compaq Diagnostic defective subassemblies. The following tables list error codes, a description of the error condition, and the action required to resolve the error condition. -
Page 32: System Unit
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Removal & Replacement Procedures System Unit System Unit Boards Display Mass Storage Devices Cables Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws Home Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack Description 1. - Page 33 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Boards System Unit Boards Display Mass Storage Devices Cables Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Illustrated Parts Catalog Battery Pack Description Spare Part...
- Page 34 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Display System Unit Boards Display Mass Storage Devices Cables Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws Display Assembly Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Illustrated Parts Catalog Battery Pack Description Spare...
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Page 35: Mass Storage Devices
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Removal & Replacement Procedures Mass Storage Devices System Unit Boards Display Mass Storage Devices Cables Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws Home Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack Description 1. - Page 36 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Removal & Replacement Procedures Cables System Unit Boards Display Mass Storage Devices Cables Miscellaneous Cables Kit Modem Cables AC Power Cords Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws Back to top Home Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications...
- Page 37 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Removal & Replacement Procedures Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws System Unit Boards Display Mass Storage Devices Cables Miscellaneous Hardware and Screws Miscellaneous Parts Miscellaneous Hardware Kit Return Kits Back to top Back to top Home Product Description...
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Page 38: Electrostatic Discharge
Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Electrostatic Discharge This chapter provides general service information for the Compaq Presario Series of portable computers. Adherence to the procedures and precautions described in this chapter is essential for proper service. The topics covered include... -
Page 39: Service Considerations
Screws The screws used in the computer are not interchangeable. If an incorrect screw is used during the reassembly process, it can damage the unit. Compaq strongly recommends that all screws removed during disassembly be kept with the part that was removed, then returned to their proper locations. -
Page 40: Plastic Parts
ZIF Connectors Compaq uses a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector for the keyboard cable to the system board. To remove a cable from a ZIF connector, lift both corners of the ZIF connector and slide simultaneously with constant light force. Then remove the cable as shown below. -
Page 41: Preparing The Computer For Disassembly
Removal & Replacement Procedures Preparing The Computer For Disassembly Disassembly The Compaq 1600 Series computer is a complex tool that must be disassembled in a pre-defined order. Failure to Sequence adhere to the order can cause damage to the unit. Start... -
Page 42: Removing The Battery Pack
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing the Battery Pack Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Hard Drive Battery Charger Board CD Drive Display Assembly Plastic Subpanel Removing the Battery Pack... -
Page 43: Removing The Palmrest Cover With Touch Pad
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad The palmrest cover with touch pad is the first component to be removed to gain access to any of the interior components of the computer. NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the display panel assembly to access the interior components of the computer. - Page 44 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 4. Turn the computer over (right side up), pull forward on the display latches to release and open the display assembly.
- Page 45 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Disconnecting the Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments 6. Tilt the palmrest cover with touch pad back, allowing it to rest on top of the keyboard, and disconnect the flex...
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Page 46: Removing The Keyboard
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Keyboard To remove a cable from a ZIF connector, lift both corners of the ZIF connector and slide simultaneously with constant light force. Then NOTE: remove the cable. - Page 47 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Use a pair of tweezers to properly replace the cable inside of the ZIF NOTE: connector. Removing the Keyboard Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments 4.
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Page 48: Removing The Heatspreader
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Heatspreader Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Hard Drive Battery Charger Board CD Drive Display Assembly Removing Screws and Heatspreader... - Page 49 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Status Panel Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Hard Drive Releasing and Removing the Status Panel Cover Battery Charger Board...
- Page 50 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Disconnecting the Flex Cable from the Connector on the Status Panel Header Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments 6. Disconnect the flex cable from the connector on the status panel header as shown...
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Page 51: Removing The Interface Board
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Interface Board Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Hard Drive Battery Charger Board CD Drive Display Assembly... - Page 52 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Disconnecting the ZIF Connector and Backlight Power Cable from the Interface Board Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 6.
- Page 53 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Removal & Replacement Procedures When removing the interface board with the header attached occasionally the header will remain attached to the system board. If this occurs when removing the IMPORTANT: interface board with the header attached, separate the header from the connector on the system board.
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Page 54: Interface Board
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Interface Board This page shows an Illustration and table of the locations of the connectors on the interface board. Interface Board Components Back to Preparing the Computer for Disassembly Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications... -
Page 55: Removing The Hard Drive
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Hard Drive Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Hard Drive Battery Charger Board CD Drive Display Assembly... - Page 56 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 4. Disconnect the hard drive data cable from the hard drive as shown. To replace the hard drive, reverse the...
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Page 57: Removing The Battery Charger Board
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Battery Charger Board Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Hard Drive Battery Charger Removing the Screws and the Battery Charger Board Board... -
Page 58: Removing The Cd Drive
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The CD Drive Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Hard Drive Removing the Screws from the CD Drive Battery Charger Board... - Page 59 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 9. Open the CD drive tray using a small paper clip as shown. Next Opening the CD Drive Tray...
- Page 60 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 10. Release the lever on the CD drive tray and gently push forward from the rear of the CD drive to access the CD drive cable as...
- Page 61 Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Compaq uses two vendors for CD drives and the CD drive cables are unique for each. If the replacement CD drive is the same as the original CD drive, it is not necessary to replace the CD drive cable.
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Page 62: Removing The Display Assembly
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Removing The Display Assembly Removing the Battery Pack Palmrest Cover with Touch Pad Keyboard Heatspreader Status Panel Interface Board Removing the Hinge Covers Hard Drive Battery Charger Board... - Page 63 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 9. Support the back of the display assembly and remove the four screws from the display assembly as shown.
- Page 64 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 10. Gently pull the flex cable attached to the display assembly through the slot on the plastic subpanel assembly.
- Page 83 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Product Description Troubleshooting Illustrated Parts Catalog Removal & Replacement Procedures Specifications Connector Pin Assignments Battery Pack 4. Pull side lever to release the memory modules and unplug the memory modules from the system board as shown.
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Page 84: Rear Connectors
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Removal & Replacement Procedures Rear Connectors This section identifies the I/O pass-through connectors on the computer. Refer to connector pin assignments. Models and Features Rear Connectors Port Replicator Power Management Rear Connectors Home... -
Page 85: Port Replicator
Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Port Replicator Models and This section is an overview of the Compaq Presario Series Portable Computer Port Replicator and covers the following topics: Features Rear Connectors Port Replicator... -
Page 86: Power Management Settings
Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Power Management The following power management features are available for Models and conserving AC power and extending battery operating time: Features Rear Connectors Port Replicator Power Management... - Page 87 Maintenance & Service Guide Presario 1600 Series Portable Computers Notice Preface Home Removal & Replacement Procedures Port Replicator Rear Connectors This section covers external input/output (I/O) connectors. Refer to for connector pin assignments. Port Replicator Rear Connectors Product Description Troubleshooting Specifications Illustrated Parts Catalog Connector Pin Assignments...
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Page 88: Pin Connectors
Home Removal & Replacement Procedures 80 Pin Connectors The 80-pin Compaq Presario 1600 Series Portable Computer Port Replicator connector handles the entire electrical interface between the port Replicator and the computer. CAUTION: Turn the computer power switch off before you connect or disconnect the port Replicator.