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Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
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
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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.
©2000 Compaq Computer Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in the U.S.A.
Compaq, Presario 1400 Series, Registered 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 1400 Series Portable Notebook
First Edition (May 2000)
Compaq Computer Corporation
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Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Preface
The Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used as a reference when
servicing the Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebooks.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to Compaq Presario 1400 Series
Portable 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 failure to follow the
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directions in the Warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow the directions
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in the Caution could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.
Important: Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or extra or
specific instructions.
Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary or interesting points of
information.
Technician Notes
WARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should repair this
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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 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.
Serial Number
When requesting information or ordering spare parts, Compaq will need the Notebook’s serial
number. The Serial Number
is located on the underside of the Notebook.
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RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE
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Presario 1400 Series
Model XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340,
XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
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Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebook documentation set
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Introducing Windows 98 Guide
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Introducing Windows 2000 Guide
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Servicing Training Guides
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Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
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