Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics - Compaq Presario 1600 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual

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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
topics:
Audio
Memory
Battery/Battery gauge
PC Card
CD or DVD drive
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:
procedures, disconnect all power sources before removing the
keyboard cover or the display bezel.
Before Replacing Parts
Verify that cables are connected properly to the suspected defective parts.
Run Computer Setup after connecting external devices.
Verify that all required device drivers are installed.
Verify that all required changes have been made to the CONFIG.SYS file.
Verify that all required changes have been made to the AUTOEXEC.BAT file.
Verify that all printer drivers have been installed for each application.
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1660 Model
| Notice | Preface
| Removal & Replacement Procedures
Pin Assignments
following pages
Power
Diskette/Diskette drive
Printer
Display
Touch Pad
To avoid a potential shock hazard during troubleshooting
| Product Description
| Battery Pack Operations
contain troubleshooting information on these
| Troubleshooting
| Specifications
Hard drive
Keyboard/Numeric keypad
Hardware Installation