Table Of Contents - Compaq Armada E500 Series Maintenance And Service Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents2
Preface6
Symbols6
Technician Notes7
Serial Number7
Locating Additional Information7
Product Description8
Computer Features And Models8
Compaq Armada E500 Model Naming Convention9
Compaq Armada V300 Model Naming Convention12
Features15
Models15
Intelligent Manageability17
Asset Management17
Fault Management17
Security Management17
Inventory Information18
Diagnostic Information18
Hard Drive Alert18
System Temperature Alert18
Fault Management Alerts19
Configuration Management20
Managing Power20
Accessing Power Management20
Power Management Levels20
Computer External Components21
Display And Left Side Components21
Right Side Components23
Rear Components25
Keyboard Components27
Design Overview33
Troubleshooting34
Preliminary Steps35
Clearing Passwords36
Power-On Self-Test (Post)37
Post Error Messages37
Warning Messages38
Fatal Error Messages40
Fatal Error Beep Codes41
Compaq Utilities42
Selecting Computer Setup Or Compaq Diagnostic42
For Windows42
Using Computer Setup43
To View Information Or Change A Setting In Computer Setup43
File Menu44
Security Menu45
Advanced Menu46
Using Compaq Diagnostics For Windows47
Factory Default Settings48
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics50
Before Replacing Parts50
Obtaining Update Information With Info Messenger50
Solving Audio Problems51
Solving Compact Disc And Dvd-Rom Problems55
Solving Diskette Drive/Superdisk Ls-120 Drive Problems56
Solving Hard Drive Problems57
Solving Infrared Problems58
Solving Keyboard Problems60
Solving Modem Problems61
Solving Pc Card Problems66
Solving Power Problems68
Solving Screen Problems69
Solving Usb Problems71
Illustrated Parts Catalog72
Serial Number Location72
Computer System Major Components73
Spare Parts: Computer System Major Components74
Miscellaneous Plastics Kit Components78
Spare Part Number 159536-00178
Mass Storage Devices79
Miscellaneous80
Removal And Replacement Preliminaries81
Tools Required81
Service Considerations81
Plastic Parts81
Cables And Connectors82
Preventing Damage To Removable Drives82
Preventing Electrostatic Damage83
Packaging And Transporting Precautions83
Workstation Precautions84
Grounding Equipment And Methods85
Typical Electrostatic Voltage Levels86
Statis-Shielding Materials86
Removal And Replacement Procedures87
Disassembly Reference Chart88
Preparing The Computer For Disassembly89
Computer Feet90
Spare Part Number Information90
Mini Pci Slot91
Removing The Mini Pci Slot Cover91
Installing A Modem Or Network Interface Card92
Touch Button93
Removing The Touch Button93
Keyboard95
Keyboard With Pointing Stick95
Keyboard Without Pointing Stick95
Removing The Keyboard96
Releasing And Disconnecting The Keyboard Cables98
Memory99
Memory Expansion Board99
Removing A Memory Expansion Board100
Installing A Memory Expansion Board101
Display102
Display Assembly102
Removing The Display103
Removing The Switch And Hinge Cover Screws103
Removing The Switch Cover104
Switch And Hinge Cover105
Disconnecting The Display Assembly Cables105
Removing The Display Assembly106
Real Time Clock (Rtc) Battery107
Removing The Rtc Battery107
Removing The Real Time Clock Battery107
Led Board108
Removing The Led Board108
Removing The Top Cover109
Diskette Drive Bezel110
Removing The Top Cover Screws110
Front Shield113
Removing The Front Shield113
Diskette Drive (Armada V300 Only)115
Removing The Diskette Drive115
System Board116
Removing The System Board117
Disconnecting The Battery Terminal Cable118
Voltage Converter Board120
Removing The Voltage Converter Board120
Removing The Fan122
Removing The Fan And Heat Sink123
Specifications125
System I/O Addresses137
System Memory Map139
Connector Pin Assignments140
Serial Connector140
Microphone Jack141
Stereo Speaker/Headphone Jack141
Stereo Line-In Jack141
Parallel Connector142
Docking Connector143
External Keyboard/Mouse Connector146
External Monitor Connector146
Power Cord Set Requirements147
3-Conductor Power Cord Set147
General Requirements147
Country-Specific Requirements148
Index149