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Models: XL1, XL160, XL161, XL162, XL163, and XL165
Before You Begin
Removal Sequence
Product Description
Troubleshooting
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. If the password is not known,
2.
Run
Compaq
3.
Turn off the computer and its external devices.
4.
Disconnect any external devices that you do not want to test. Do not disconnect the
printer if you want to test it or use it to log error messages.
If the problem only occurs when an external device is connected
to the computer, the problem may be related to the external
IMPORTANT:
device or its cable. Verify this by running POST with and without
the external device connected.
5.
Install loopback plugs in the serial and parallel connectors if you would like to test these
ports.
6.
Ensure the hard drive is installed in the computer.
7.
Ensure that the battery pack is inserted in the computer and the computer is connected to
an external AC power source.
When the preliminary steps are completed, you are ready to run
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1900 Series
diagnostics.
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Pin Assignments
clear the password.
Parts Catalog
Battery Operations
Index
POST
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