HP SM 1800, XL180, XL192 Maintenance and Service Guide ch1before

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Before You Begin

Notice

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer
First Edition (July 2000) Compaq Computer Corporation
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RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE
1800 S
ERIES
B
EFORE YOU BEGIN
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Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192

Preface

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide for use as a reference when servicing the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computers.
Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebooks without notice.

Symbols

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 in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.
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CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that a failure to follow directions in the caution could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.
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Important: Text set off in this manner presents 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
equipment. All troubleshooting and repair procedures are detailed to allow only
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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 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.
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RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE
1800 S
ERIES
Presario 1800 Series
Models: XL180, XL181, XL182, XL183, XL185,
and XL190, XL191, XL192

Serial Number

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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 Compaq Presario 1800 Series Notebook Computer documentation set is available to support this product. It includes and is not limited to the following items:
Beyond Setup Guide
Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
Operating System Guides (Compaq and Microsoft)
Read-This-First Cards
Service Training Guides
Warranty Statement
RESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE
1800 S
ERIES
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EFORE YOU BEGIN
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