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Compaq Presario XL101 Maintenance And Service Manual

Compaq Presario XL101 Maintenance And Service Manual

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Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Removal Sequence
This section explains the removal and replacement procedures for the 1200XL unit.

Serial Number Location

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Report the unit's serial number
to Compaq when requesting information or ordering
spare parts. The serial number is located underneath the notebook as shown below.
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  • Page 1: Serial Number Location

    This section explains the removal and replacement procedures for the 1200XL unit. Serial Number Location Report the unit’s serial number to Compaq when requesting information or ordering spare parts. The serial number is located underneath the notebook as shown below. 1200XL S...

  • Page 2: Electrostatic Discharge

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Electrostatic Discharge A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static- sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs. An electronic device exposed to electrostatic discharge (ESD) may not seem to be affected at all and works perfectly throughout a normal cycle.

  • Page 3: Service Considerations

    The screws used in the Notebook are not interchangeable. If an incorrect screw is used during the reassembly process, it can damage the unit. Compaq strongly recommends that all screws removed during disassembly be kept with the part that was removed, and then returned to their proper locations.

  • Page 4: Cables And Connectors

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Cables and Connectors Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from the connector. Handle cables by the connector whenever possible. In all cases, avoid bending, twisting, or tearing the cables, and ensure that the cables are routed in such a way that they cannot be caught or snagged by parts being removed or replaced.
  • Page 5 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 ZIF Connector The 1200XL Series Notebooks use zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors on the system board. Ä Ä Ä Ä CAUTION: A ZIF connector and its attached cable can be easily damaged. Handle only the connector slide when removing or replacing a cable.
  • Page 6 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 CD or DVD Ribbon Cable The ribbon cable position for the CD or DVD drive is shown below. Ä Ä Ä Ä CAUTION: When servicing this computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper location during the reassembly process.
  • Page 7 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Diskette Drive Ribbon Cable The ribbon cable position for the diskette drive is shown below. Ä Ä Ä Ä CAUTION: When servicing this computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.
  • Page 8 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Speaker Assembly Cable The cable position for the speaker assembly is shown below. The cable is routed under the battery charger board and under the edge of the system board. Ä Ä Ä Ä...
  • Page 9 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Hard Drive Ribbon Cable The ribbon cable position for the hard drive is shown below. Ä Ä Ä Ä CAUTION: When servicing this computer, ensure that cables are placed in their proper location during the reassembly process. Improper cable placement can damage the computer.

  • Page 10: Preparing The Notebook For Disassembly

    WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for the Compaq Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the bay if insertion is difficult.

  • Page 11: Removing The Battery

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Battery To remove the battery pack, complete the following steps: 1. Slide the battery compartment door down and remove it from the chassis. Continued on next page. 1200XL S RESARIO OTEBOOK...
  • Page 12 WARNING: Metal objects can damage the battery pack as well as the battery contacts in the battery compartment. To prevent damage, do not allow metal objects to touch the battery contacts. Place only the battery pack for Compaq Presario 1200XL Series Portable Notebooks into the battery compartment. Do not force the battery pack into the bay if insertion does not occur easily.

  • Page 13: Removing The Palmrest Cover With Touchpad

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad The palmrest cover with TouchPad is the first component that must be removed to gain access to the interior components of the Notebook. Note: It is not necessary to remove the display panel assembly to access the interior components of the Notebook.
  • Page 14 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 4. Turn the Notebook over (right side up). 5. Pull the display release latches to open the display. 6. Lift up the front end and turn over the palmrest cover, allowing it to rest on top of the keyboard.

  • Page 15: Removing The Keyboard

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Keyboard To remove the keyboard, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13). 3. Gently lift and turn the keyboard over allowing it to rest where the palmrest cover normally sits.
  • Page 16 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 5. Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board and remove the keyboard. To replace the keyboard, reverse these procedures. 16 R 1200XL S EMOVAL EQUENCE RESARIO OTEBOOK AINTENANCE AND...

  • Page 17: Removing The Heatspreader

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Heatspreader To remove the Heatspreader, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the Palmrest Cover with TouchPad 13). Gently lift and turn the keyboard over, allowing it to rest where the palmrest cover normally sits.

  • Page 18: Removing The Processor

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Processor To remove the processor, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13). 3. Remove the keyboard 15). 4. Remove the heatspreader 17).

  • Page 19: Removing The Hard Drive

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Hard Drive Note: Illustrations may show parts removed that are not part of this procedure. It is necessary to remove only the parts listed in the written procedure. To remove the hard drive, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 20 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 4. Remove two screws from the hard drive mounting bracket and lift out the hard drive with mounting bracket attached. Continued on next page. 20 R 1200XL S EMOVAL EQUENCE RESARIO OTEBOOK AINTENANCE AND...
  • Page 21 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Hard Drive Mounting Bracket To remove the hard drive mounting bracket, remove four screws from the top of the hard drive. To replace the hard drive and mounting bracket, reverse these procedures.

  • Page 22: Removing The Cd/Dvd Drive

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the CD/DVD Drive Note: Illustrations may show parts removed that are not part of this procedure. It is necessary to remove only the parts listed in the written procedure. To remove the CD/DVD Drive, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 23 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 7. Turn the Notebook over (right side up) and open the display. 8. Remove two screws located at the back of the CD or DVD drive. 9. Disconnect the CD/DVD drive cable from the CD or DVD drive.

  • Page 24: Removing The Battery Charger Board

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Battery Charger Board (Voltage Converter Board) Note: Illustrations may show parts removed that are not part of this procedure. It is necessary to remove on the parts listed in the written procedure.

  • Page 25: Removing The Modem

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Modem To remove the modem, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13). 3. Remove the keyboard 15). 4. Remove the heatspreader 17).
  • Page 26 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. To replace the modem, reverse these procedures. 26 R 1200XL S EMOVAL EQUENCE RESARIO OTEBOOK AINTENANCE AND ERVICE UIDE ERIES...

  • Page 27: Removing The Display Panel Assembly

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Display Panel Assembly Note: Illustrations may show parts removed that are not part of this procedure. It is necessary to remove only the parts listed in the written procedure. To remove the display panel assembly, complete the following steps: 1.
  • Page 28 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 6. For units with Thin Film Transistor (TFT) displays, disconnect the display data cable from the LVDS connector as shown in below. For units with High- Performance Addressing (HPA) displays, disconnect the display data cable from the CMOS connector as shown in below.
  • Page 29 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 7. Close the display, carefully push in on the hinge covers, and then lift the covers off the hinges. 8. Support the back of the display panel and remove two screws from each of the hinges.
  • Page 30 Important: When removing the display panel assembly, take note of the correct routing position for the display flex cable for use during replacement. Note: For TFT displays, Compaq recommends replacing the LVDS connector on the end of the display flex cable after the display panel assembly has been removed from the unit.

  • Page 31: Removing The Upper Cpu Cover

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Upper CPU Cover To remove the upper CPU cover, complete the following: 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13). 3. Remove the keyboard 15).
  • Page 32 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 8. Remove four screws located on the top of the upper CPU cover. 9. Lift the cover off the snaps on the chassis to disconnect the power switch from the connector on the system board.

  • Page 33: Removing The Speaker Assembly

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Speaker Assembly To remove the speaker assembly, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13). 3. Remove the keyboard 15).

  • Page 34: Removing The Diskette Drive

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Diskette Drive To remove the diskette drive, complete the following: 1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13). 3. Remove the keyboard 15). 4. Remove the Heatspreader 17).

  • Page 35: Removing The Fan Assemblies

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Fan Assemblies To remove the fan assemblies, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13). 3. Remove the keyboard 15).
  • Page 36 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 To remove the fan gasket, pull the gasket from the fan. To replace the fan assemblies and gaskets, reverse these procedures. Important: When replacing the fan assembly, ensure that the arrow (located on the top of the fan gasket) is pointing inward.

  • Page 37: Removing The System Board

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the System Board (See also Verifying Dip Switch Settings later in this section.) To remove the system board, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly 10). 2. Remove the palmrest cover with TouchPad 13).
  • Page 38 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 14. Remove seven standoffs from the system board. 15. Remove two screws from the CD/DVD drive mounting rails and remove the mounting rails from the system board. Continued on the next page. 38 R...
  • Page 39 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 16. Remove two screws from the system board. 17. Extend the PCMCIA eject lever out of its slot, lift up the front side of the system board, and pull forward to remove the system board from the chassis.

  • Page 40: Verifying Dip Switch Settings

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Verifying Dip Switch Settings Ä Ä Ä Ä CAUTION: If the system board dip switch voltage settings are not correct, damage may occur to the Notebook and/or system board. Ensure that the dip switch...

  • Page 41: Removing The Memory Module

    Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 Removing the Memory Module To remove the memory module, complete the following steps: 1. Prepare the Notebook for disassembly (). 2. Close the display and turn the Notebook over (upside down). 3. Remove the screw from the memory module door and lift the door off the unit.
  • Page 42 Presario 1200 Series Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127 42 R 1200XL S EMOVAL EQUENCE RESARIO OTEBOOK AINTENANCE AND ERVICE UIDE ERIES...

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