Docking/Undocking Problems (Undocking) - Compaq LTE Elite Maintenance And Service Manual

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*** When verifying whether the top cover is bowed up, note that the
computer should ride on the outer edges of the docking bay of the
expansion base and not in the center area. If the center area has
scuff marks or if the computer can rock from side to side while in the
docking bay, this indicates that the top cover is bowed up.
**** Compaq LTE Lite must use the SmartStation Adapter to dock in the
Compaq SmartStation (Section D.1).
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Problem
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The motor engages,
but the docking
mechanism doesn't
pull the computer
towards the expansion
base.
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Table 7-2b. Docking/Undocking Problems (Undocking)
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Problem
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The motor does not
engage, and no beeps
are emitted.
Probable Cause
A foreign object is
interfering.
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The top cover is bowing
up.
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The docking mechanism
sled is defective.
Probable Cause
No power.
sensor is aligned
straight over its
holes in the
expansion base
system board.
3. Replace the
expansion base
system board.
Recommended Action(s)
Ensure that there is
no foreign object
between the
computer and the
expansion base.
Check for bowing in
the top cover. *** If
bowed, complete the
following steps as
required:
1. Ensure that the
drive cage spacer
is installed
properly (Section
9.16). Reinstall
the spacer if
improperly
installed or
missing.
2. Replace the top
cover.
1. Ensure that the
docking mechanism
sled is functioning
properly.
2. Replace the docking
mechanism.
Recommended Action(s)
1. Ensure that the
power cord is
properly connected
to the expansion