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Presario 1200 Series
Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Before You Begin
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 1200 Series Notebook Computer
First Edition (June 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation
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Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Preface
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that is used as a reference
guide when servicing the Compaq Presario 1200 Series Notebook Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1200
Series Notebooks without notice.
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The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide.
WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions
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in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.
Important: Text set off in this manner preseats clarifying information or specific
instructions.
Note: Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, 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 repaires at the
component level or to make 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 warranty.
Serial Number
When requesting information or ordering spare parts, you should provide the Notebook
serial number to Compaq. The serial number location
Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions
is underneath the Notebook.
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Models: XL101-XL113, XL115, XL118-XL127
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support this product:
• Compaq Presario 1200XL Series Notebook Computer documentation set
• Introducing Windows 98 Guide
• Introducing Windows 2000 Guide
• Service Training Guides
• Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
• Compaq QuickFind
• Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
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