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Maintenance and Service Guide Addendum
Compaq Armada 1500 Family of Personal Computers
First Edition (January 1998)
Spare Part Number 255011-001
Document Part Number 255318-001
The following information describes new models and features of the Compaq Armada
1500 Family of Personal Computers. Selected models include Pentium processors
with MMX technology, faster internal modem, larger hard drive, faster internal CDROM drive, and mechanical enhancements to the base enclosure. A list of standard
features and supported options are provided in Chapter 1 of the Maintenance andService Guide, Compaq Armada 1500 Family of Personal Computers. The following
computer models are available:
Addendum to Compaq Armada 1500
Maintenance and Service Guide
1.2Features
The following features are provided on selected models:
EDO Dynamic Random Access Memory (DRAM) system memory: 16-MB expandable to 80-
MB, or 32-MB expandable to 96-MB
1.44-GB, 2.1-GB or 3.2-GB hard drive
11.3-inch Super Twisted Neumatic (STN) or 12.1-inch Thin Film Transistors (TFT) SVGA
display
33.6Kbps integrated modem or 56Kbps internal controllerless modem. (Both are standard on
selected models and available as an option on other models.)
Internal CD-ROM Drive standard on selected models and available as an option on other
models
Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector standard on selected models
2-MB video memory
256-Kbyte L2 Cache memory, or 512-Kbyte L2 Cache memory
Two standard device slots that will accommodate two types I and II and one type III PC
Cards, PCMCIA and Bus cards; Compaq Telephony modem in the top slot and ZoomedVideo in the bottom slot
The following features are provided on all models:
Supports Lithium Ion (Li-ion) and Nickel Metal Hydride (NiMH) modular battery packs
SoundBlaster-compatible audio controller with internal stereo speakers and internal
microphone
Full-size 101 key compatible keyboard including 12 function keys, 8 cursor control keys,
inverted-T cursor control keys and embedded numeric keypad
Four user-programmable keys
Touchpad pointing device
Operates from an internal battery pack, plus an optional battery pack in the Dualbay, or
integrated AC power that is compatible with domestic and international power sources
Infrared interface for wireless communications with other IrDA-compliant devices at data
rates up to 4 MB/sec
176 pin expansion connector provides the interface to the Convenience Base options
Rear-panel ports provide connections for parallel and serial, external monitor,
keyboard/mouse and IrDA compliant infrared devices
1.3Software Fulfillment
Replacement software may be ordered directly from Compaq Computer Corporation. Both the
model and the serial number of the computer are needed to identify the specific software
available.
Addendum to Compaq Armada 1500
Maintenance and Service Guide
1.4External Computer Components
The following information provides new mechanical changes to the models, which are different
from earlier models
Universal Serial Bus
A Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector has been added to select models on the left side of the
computer. The connector provides an interface for USB peripheral devices.
On models without the USB connector, a plastic insert covers the connector space. The plastic
USB cover is included in spare part 254981-001, the miscellaneous spare parts kit. The kit also
ships with such items as replacement clutch covers, rubber feet, battery spacer door, etc. (See
Chapter 4 in the Maintenance and Service Guide for miscellaneous spare parts.)
Battery Spacer Door
IMPORTANT: The Battery Spacer Door, which is a component of the Dualbay compartment, has
been modified.
The new battery spacer door pushes 1pushes inward with a single motion, as compared to the
previous version 2 which pulled out and pushed inward (
Figure 1-1).
NOTE: The Battery Spacer Door is included in the miscellaneous spare parts kit (spare part
254981-001).
For an illustrated parts breakdown, refer to the Illustrated Parts Map. The following information
provides new spare parts descriptions and part numbers.
Addendum to Compaq Armada 1500
Maintenance and Service Guide
The following tables are updated to include the new spare parts. For illustrations of spare parts,
refer to the Maintenance and Service Guide, Compaq Armada 1500 Personal Computers orIllustrated PartsMap.
Table 4-1
System Unit
DescriptionModel(s)Spare Part Number
Keyboard Assembly