Technician Notes - Compaq Presario 1900 - Notebook PC Maintenance And Service Manual

Before You Begin
Removal Sequence
Product Description
Preface
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for reference when
servicing the Compaq Presario 1900 Series Portable Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1900
Series Portable Computers without notice. See
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WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of
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Technician Notes

WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should repair this equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures
are detailed to allow only subassembly/module level repair. Because of the complexity of the individual boards and subassemblies,
the user should not attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed circuit board. Improper
repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indications of component replacement or printed circuit board modifications may void any
warranty
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:
Compaq Presario 1900 Series Portable Computer documentation set
Introducing Windows 98 Guide
Service Training Guides
Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
Compaq QuickFind
Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
Maintenance & Service Guide
Presario 1900 Series
Models: XL1, XL160, XL161, XL162, XL163, and XL165
Specifications
Troubleshooting
Pin Assignments
Notice
for license and nondisclosure agreements.
Parts Catalog
Battery Operations
Index