Welcome to the Maintenance and Service Guide (MSG) for Compaq Presario 1800XL
Series Portable Notebooks. This online guide is designed to serve the needs of
technicians whose job is to repair Compaq products.
To effectively use this guide, refer to the list of bookmarks at the left of the screen
whenever you need to find information fast.
For copyright and trademark information, refer to Notice
number, to see symbol conventions, or to view technician’s notes, see Preface
. To locate your unit’s serial
. This MSG
is updated online as needed.
For comments or questions about the contents of this MSG, contact
Compaq.
To report a technical problem, contact your Regional Support Center or IM Help Center.
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Before You Begin
Notice
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL
ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS
MATERIAL.
This guide contains information protected by copyright. No part of this guide may be
photocopied or reproduced in any form without prior written consent from Compaq
Computer Corporation.
Compaq, Presario 1800 Series, Registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
Microsoft, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows 98 and Windows 2000 are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
The software described in this guide is furnished under a license agreement or
nondisclosure agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the
terms of the agreement.
Product names mentioned herein may be trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their
respective companies.
Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer
Second Edition (September 2000)
Compaq Computer Corporation
privacy and legal statement
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Preface
The Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide for use as a reference when
servicing Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to Compaq Presario
1800 Series Notebooks without notice.
Symbols
The following words and symbols alert you to special messages throughout this guide.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow the
directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
Å
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow the directions
in the caution could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.
Ä
Important: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific
instructions.
Note: Text set off in this manner presents comments or interesting points of
information.
Technician Notes
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should repair this
equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only
Å
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 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 otherwise valid warranty.
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Serial Number
1
The unit’s serial number
parts. The serial number is located on the underside of the Notebook as shown below.
is required when requesting information or ordering spare
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
•Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook documentation set
•Introducing Windows 98 Guide
•Introducing Windows 2000 Guide
•Service Training Guides
•Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Product Description
This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1800XL Series Notebooks. It
also provides illustrations of the exterior components unique to these units.
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Models and Features
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Portable Computer Models
04100000h-F041FFFFhIntel® PRO/100 S Mobile LAN on Motherboard
F4101000h-F41010FFhLucent 56K V.90 PCI DF Modem
F4200000h-F4200FFFhRAGE Mobility-M3 AGP (English)
F4200000h-F5FFFFFFhIntel
F4220000h-F423FFFFhRAGE Mobility AGP (English)
F5000000h-F5FFFFFFhRAGE Mobility AGP (English)
F8000000h-FBFFFFFFhIntel® 82443BX Pentium® ll Processor to PCI bridge
FFF80000h-FFFFFFFFhMotherboard Resources
and XL390
®
PRO/100 S Mobile LAN on Motherboard
®
82443BX Pentium® ll Processor to AGP Controller
Memory Expansion
System
Memory
64 MBNone64 MB
64 MB32 MB96 MB
64 MB64 MB128 MB
64 MB128 MB192 MB
64 MB256 MB320 MB
Expansion
Board Memory
Total
Memory
Display
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Specification
Unit Height
Unit Width
Display Height
Display Width
Weight24.36 oz (690 g)24.36 oz (690 g)19.94 oz (565 g)
Contrast Ratio150:1150:1
Brightness120 cd/mm
Response Time50 ms or less50 ms or less
Refresh Rate60 Hz or better60 Hz or better60 Hz or better
Power4.5 mA or less4.5 mA or less4.5 mA or less
Diskette Drive
Specification
Capacity per Diskette (High/Low) 1.44 MB/720 KB
Diskette Size3.5 in.
Number of LED Indicators
(Read/Write)
Number of Drives Supported1
Drive Rotation (rpm)300
Transfer Rate (Kbps) 500
Bytes per Sector512
Sectors per Track (High/Low)18/9
Tracks per Side (High/Low) 80
15.0-in. TFT
with LVDS
9.48 in. (24.05 cm)
12.43 in. (31.55 cm)
8.99 in. (22.81 cm)
11.98 in. (30.41 cm)
3
0
15.0-in. TFT/SXGA
with LVDS
9.48 in. (24.05 cm)
12.43 in. (31.55 cm)
8.99 in. (22.81 cm)
11.98 in. (30.41 cm)
120 cd/mm
Value
3
14.1-in. TFT
with LVDS
8.92 in. (22.65 cm)
11.76 in. (29.85 cm)
8.44 in. (21.43 cm)
11.26 in. (28.57 cm)
120 cd/mm
3
Hard Drive
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Specification
Drive TypeUltra DMAUltra DMAUltra DMA
Height
Width*
Depth
Weight*
Seek Times* (typical):
Read/Write (incl. settling)
Single Track
Full Stroke
Transfer Rate at Interface
Ultra DMA mode (max)
Rotational Speed4200 rpm4200 rpm4200 rpm
Interface*ATA-2/3/4/5ATA-2/3/4/5ATA-2/3/4/5
Buffer Size*256-512 KB512-1024 KB512 KB
Specification
Drive TypeUltra DMAUltra DMAUltra DMA
Height
Width*
Depth
Weight*
Seek Times* (typical):
Read/Write (incl. settling)
Single Track
Full Stroke
Transfer Rate at Interface
Ultra DMA mode (max)
Rotational Speed4200 rpm4200 rpm5411
Interface*ATA-2/3/4/5ATA-2/3/4/5ATA-5
Buffer*512 KB1024-2048 KB2048 KB
6.0 GB10.0 GB12.0 GB
9.5 mm
69.85-70.0 mm
100.0 mm
92-98 g
13 ms
3 ms
24 ms
66.6 MB/s66.6 MB/s66.6 MB/s
15.0 GB20.0 GB32.0 GB
9.5 mm
70.0 mm
100.0 mm
92-98 g
13 ms
3.0 ms
24 ms
66.6 MB/s66.6 MB/s66.6 MB/s
9.5 mm
69.85-70.0 mm
100.0 mm
94-98 g
13 ms
1.5-3 ms
23-24 ms
9.5 mm
69.85-70.0 mm
100.0 mm
99.0 g
12.0-13.0 ms
2.5-3.0 ms
23.0-24.0 ms
9.5 mm
70.0 mm
100.0 mm
92-98 g
13 ms
3 ms
24 ms
9.5 mm
70.0 mm
100.0 mm
99.0 g
12.0 ms
2.5 ms
23.0 ms
*Specifications vary by vendor/brand.
Battery Pack
Specification3.2 AHr Li-ion3.6 AHr Li-ion
TypeLithium Ion Enhanced Lithium Ion Enhanced
Height
Length
Width
Weight0.90 lb (408.2 g)0.90 lb (408.2 g)
Operating Lifetime>3 hr*>3 hr*
Nominal Open Circuit
Voltage Capacity
Power
Temperature Requirements
Operating
Non-operating
Charging
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
0.8 in. (20.3 mm)
5.7 in. (145 mm)
3.1 in. (78.7 mm)
14.4 V
3.2 Ahr
43.2 WH
0–50 C
-20–60 C
5–45 C
0.8 in. (20.3 mm)
5.7 in. (145 mm)
3.1 in. (78.7 mm)
14.4 V
3.6 Ahr
43.2 WH
0–50 C
-20–60 C
5–45 C
*The battery operating lifetime depends on your power management settings,
system components, options, and applications.
CD/CD-RW/DVD Drive
Specification
Dimensions128 x 129 x
Weight280 g265-270 g300 g180-270 g
Rotational Speed Approx.*1200-4670
Sustained Data Transfer
Rate (typical)*
Random Access Time (Avg.) 140 ms90-100 ms150 ms90-180 ms
Spin Up time<15 s2.0-2.5 s<10 s2.7-2.8 s
Data Buffer Capacity512 KB128 KB2 MB128 KB
*Specifications vary by vendor/brand.
6X DVD8X DVDCD-RW24X CD-ROM
12.7 mm
128 x 126.1 x
12.7 mm
rpm
4463-10820
KB/s
128 x 129 x
12.7 mm
4200 rpm
(CD)
2100 KB/s1545-3600
128 x 129 x
12.7 mm
4225-5200
rpm
KB/s
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Pin Assignments
This chapter provides the pin assignments for Presario 1800XL Series Notebook
connectors. For additional information about connectors or external ports, refer to
Rear Connectors
Note: The signals in all tables of this appendix are considered active high unless
otherwise indicated by an asterisk (*).
Parallel Connector
and QuikDock Connectors.
PinSignalPinSignal
1Strobe*10Acknowledge*
2Data Bit 011Busy
3Data Bit 112Paper Out
4Data Bit 213Select
5Data Bit 314Auto Line Feed*
6Data Bit 415Error*
7Data Bit 516Initialize Printer*
8Data Bit 617Select In*
9Data Bit 718-25Signal Ground
*Signal is active low.
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
TV-Out (Composite Video) Connector
PinSignal
1Ground
2Composite
3Ground
Universal Serial Bus (USB) Connector
Pin SignalPin Signal
1+5V 3Data +
2Data - 4Ground
Keyboard/Mouse Connector
Pin SignalPin Signal
1Data 14+5 V
2Data 25Clock 1
3Ground 6 Clock 2
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Modem Connector
PinSignalPinSignal
1Unused 4Unused
2Tip5Unused
3Ring6Unused
External VGA Monitor Connector
Pin SignalPinSignal
1Red Analog 9 +5V
2Green Analog10Ground
3Blue Analog11Monitor Detect
4Not connected12DDC2B Data
5Ground13Horizontal Sync
6Ground Analog14Vertical Sync
7Ground Analog15DDC2B Clock
8Ground Analog
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Game Port Connector
Note: the game port connector is available only on the optional QuikDock device.
Pin SignalPin Signal
1+5V 9+5V
2SWA10SWC
3RBTA11RBTC
4GND12RMSO
5GND13RBTD
6RBTB14SWD
7SWB15RMSI
8+5V
Serial Connector
Pin SignalPin Signal
1Carrier Detect6Data Set Ready
2Receive Data7Ready to Send
3Transmit Data8Clear to Send
4Data Terminal Ready9Ring Indicator
5Signal Ground5Signal Ground
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
QuikDock Connector
Pin SignalPin SignalPinSignalPin Signal
1Adapter Power22Serial Port DCD43Keyboard Clock64Reserved
2Adapter Power23Serial Port DSR44Keyboard Data65Head-phone
Sense
3Adapter Power24Serial Port TXD45Mouse Clock66USB Power
4Adapter Power25Serial Port RTS46Mouse Data67USB Power
5Adapter Power26Monitor DDC47Lp Indicator68USB Power
6Adapter Power27Monitor DDC48Lp Paper End69USB Power
13Printer Data 534Ground55Joystick Data A76Line-Out Left
14Printer Data 635Green56Joystick Data B77S-Video SYR
15Printer Data 736Ground57Joystick Data C78Ground
16Lp Select37Red58Joystick Data D79S-Video SCG
17QuikDock
Indicator
18Serial Port RXD39Composite TV-Out 60Switch B
19Serial Port RI40Line-Out Right61Switch C
20Serial Port DTR41Line-Out Present62Switch D
21Serial Port CTS42Reserved63Reserved
38Ground59Switch A80Ground
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Battery and Power Management
This chapter describes power management and proper battery operating practices for
Presario 1800XL Series Notebooks. These practices include conservation of AC power and
extending the operating life of the battery. The following sections also outline proper
methods to start and shut down the Notebook in various situations.
Power Modes
Presario 1800XL Series Notebooks have three levels of low power: Hibernation, Standby,
and Off.
Hibernation
Hibernation mode helps conserve battery life and protect data. The Notebook automatically
enters Hibernation mode when the battery has little power left or when the Notebook
(operating on battery power) is in Standby mode for more than one hour. As the Notebook
enters Hibernation, it automatically stores the contents of its memory to the hard drive
before shutdown. When the Notebook wakes from Hibernation, it returns to its former
state.
Note: When the Notebook enters or wakes from Hibernation mode, a Progress window is
displayed.
To activate Hibernation mode, press the Power ª button once.
button once.
To resume from Hibernation mode, press the Power
Standby
Standby is a low-power mode, also referred to as Sleep mode. The Notebook maintains
system information and open files while in Standby mode. Selecting Standby instead of
turning off the Notebook when you have finished working has two advantages: 1. It allows
the Notebook to wake up faster; 2. It saves more power than the Active-On mode.
CAUTION: Unsaved information is lost if the Notebook is turned off prior to
system wake-up, or if a power loss occurs while using the AC adapter.
Ä
To activate Standby/Sleep mode, press Fn+F4 or click Start, click Shut Down, and then
select Standby from the options.
To resume from Standby/Sleep mode, press any key.
ª
Presario 1800/1800T Series
Models: XL280, XL380, XL381,
and XL390
Full Off
Off mode consumes no power. However, the battery charges while the Notebook is in Off
mode if the battery is installed and the Notebook remains plugged into external AC power.
Note: Unsaved information is lost if the Notebook is shut down without saving the data.
To activate Off mode, click the Start button on the Windows taskbar, click Shut Down,
and then select Shut down from the options.
button once.
To restart the Notebook from Off mode, press the Power
CAUTION: The Notebook must be in Off mode (completely shut down) when
installing or replacing components. Follow the instructions for putting the
Å
Notebook into Off mode, unplug it from the outlet, and remove the battery pack
before servicing any parts.
Summary of Power Modes
The following table outlines the procedures for entering and exiting the various power
modes and the external indicators for each mode.
ª
Standby ModeHibernation ModeOff Mode
Automatic
Activation
Manual
Activation
Resume/
Exit
IndicatorsPower light flashes
*The Notebook will not automatically enter Standby or Hibernation mode if using AC power.
**Important: The Manual Shutdown procedures are not recommended unless the Standard
Shutdown is unsuccessful.
15 minutes if using
battery power*
(preset default)
Press Fn+F4 key
combination or
click Start on the
Windows taskbar,
Shut Down, and
then Standby.
Press any key.Press the Power
and Moon
appears on status
display.
é icon
When battery is low or
after 1 hour of Standby*
(preset default)
Press the Power ª
button once.
button once.
Power light is off, screen
is blank, and Power
icon does not appear on
status display.
ª
ª
Standard Shutdown: click
Start on the Windows
taskbar, Shut Down, and
then select shut down.
Manual Shutdown**:
Press and hold down the
Power
OR
Press Fn+Power (press
and hold the Fn key then
press the Power button).
Press the Power ª button
once.
Power light is off, screen is
blank, and Power
does not appear on status
display.
ª button for 4 sec.
ª icon
Loading...
+ 100 hidden pages
You need points to download manuals.
1 point = 1 manual.
You can buy points or you can get point for every manual you upload.