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Product De s c r i p t i o n Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES 1 Before You Begin S pecif icatio n.
2 P RESARIO N OTEB OOK M AIN TENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Usin g this Guide T o use this gui de effe ctiv ely , r efer to t he list of book marks at th e left of the sc reen.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES B EFORE Y OU B EGIN 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Before You Begin Notice The informatio n in this guide is subject to change without notice.
2 B EFORE Y OU B EGI N P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AIN TENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Preface The Main tenance and Servic e Guide is a troubleshooting guide for use as a reference when servicing Compaq Presario 1800 Series Noteboo k Computers.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES B EFORE Y OU B EGIN 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Serial Number The unit’ s serial number 1 is re quired when requesting information or ordering s pare parts.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Product Description This chapter describes the features of each of the Presario 1800XL Se ries Notebooks.
2 P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Models and Features *All models have a 3.5” Diskette Drive which us es 1.44 MB Diskettes.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Front of Unit # Description # Descri pti.
4 P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 In tern et Zo ne B utton s an d Li ghts Model XL280 # Descriptio n # Description 1 AC Adapter Light 7 Instant Search Button 2 Cap s Lock Li ght 8 Online Mark etplace (U .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 5 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Model XL3x x # Descripti on # Descriptio.
6 P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Front Bezel Components # Description # D.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 7 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Left-Side Co mponents Note : XL3 xx mo del s have si lver lids .
8 P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Right-Side Componen ts Note : XL3 xx mo del s have si lver lids .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P RODUCT D ESCRIPTION 9 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Underneath the Un it # Description # Des.
10 P RODUC T D ESCRIP TION P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Rear Connectors Note : XL3 xx mo del s have si lver lids .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P RODUCT D ESCRI PTION 11 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Optional QuikDock Components Connector.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES S PECIF ICATIONS 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Specifications Physical and Environmental *Applicable safety standar ds specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces.
2 S PECIFICATIO NS P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 System Interrupts Syste m DMA Hard ware IRQ Sy.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES S PECIF ICATIONS 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 System I/O Add resses I/O Addre ss Syste m Fu.
4 S PECIFICATIO NS P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 03F6h-03F6h Primary IDE Control ler (Dual FIFO.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES S PECIF ICATIONS 5 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 System Memo ry Catalog Memory Expansion Memor.
6 S PECIFICATIO NS P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Disp lay Disket te Drive Specifica tion 15.0-in. TFT with LVDS 15.0-in. TFT/SXGA with L VDS 14.1-in.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES S PECIF ICATIONS 7 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Hard Drive *Specifications vary by vendor /brand. Specifica tion 6.0 GB 10.0 GB 12.0 GB Drive T ype Ultra DMA Ultra DMA Ultra DMA Height Width * Depth We i g h t * 9.
8 S PECIFICATIO NS P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Battery Pack *The battery operati ng lifetime depen ds on your power management setti ngs, system compone nts, option s, and applications.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P IN A SSIGNMEN TS 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Pin Assignments This chapter provides the pin assignments for Presario 1800 XL Series Notebook connectors.
2 P IN A SSIGN MENT S P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 TV-Out (Composite Video) Connector Universa.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P IN A SSIGNMEN TS 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Modem Connector External VGA Monitor Connec.
4 P IN A SSIGN MENT S P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Game Port Connector Note : the game por t connector is a vail able only on the option al QuikDock device.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P IN A SSIGNMEN TS 5 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 QuikDock Connector Pin Signal Pi n Si gna l.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAG EMEN T 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Battery and Power Management This chapter describes power management and proper ba ttery oper ating practice s for Presario 1800XL S eries Notebooks.
2 B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAGEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTEN ANCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Full Of f Off mode consumes no power .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAG EMEN T 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Power Setting s P ower management modes can be initiated based on the amount of time passed since the last system activity .
4 B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAGEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTEN ANCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Alar ms The Notebook can be set to alarm when the battery power level is reduced or when it reaches a critically low level.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAG EMEN T 5 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Rebooting After a Lockup T o.
6 B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAGEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTEN ANCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Increasing Battery Pack Op erating Time Battery pac k operating life is affected by sever al variables.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES B ATTERY AND P OWER M ANAG EMEN T 7 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Conditioning a Battery Pack Ä CAUTION: T o avoid l osing data , Make sure that al l informat ion is s a ved be fore completely dischar ging a battery pa ck .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Troubleshooting This chapter co vers troubleshooti ng and resolving common proble ms associated with Compaq Pres ario 1800XL Se ries Noteb ooks.
2 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RE SARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AN D S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERI ES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Preli minary Steps Before running POST , co mplete the follo wing steps: 1. If a P ower-on password is established, type the password and press the Enter ke y .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Clearing the Power-On P assword Ä CAUTION: Clearing the P ower-on password also remo ves all setup attri butes that are programmed i n the CMOS.
4 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RE SARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AN D S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERI ES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Power-On Self-Test (POST) T o r un POST , compl ete thes e steps : T urn off the Notebook, then turn it on agai n.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 5 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 XX000Y ZZ 201–Memory Error Proba ble C ause Recommended Action Memo ry failure 1. Re place the memory modules .
6 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RE SARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AN D S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERI ES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Compaq Diagnostics Compaq Diagnostics utilities co me pre-installed on 1800X L Series Notebooks.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 7 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Checkup (TEST ) TEST is included on the Compaq Diagnostics Diskette .
8 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RE SARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENANCE AN D S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERI ES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 10. F ollow the on-scree n instructions as the devices are tested. When testing is complete, the T est Option menu is displayed.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 9 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Diagnostic Error Codes Diagnostic er ror codes are displa yed if the system recogniz es a problem while ru nning the Compaq Diagnostic s program.
10 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Processo r Test Error Codes Error Code Descript ion Recommended Action 101-xx CPU test failed R eplace the proc essor and re test.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 11 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Keyboard Test Erro r Codes Error Code Descript ion Recommended Action 300-xx F ailed ID T est The following steps apply to er ror codes 300-xx through 304-xx: 1.
12 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Diskette Dr ive Test Error Cod es Error Code Descript ion Recommended Action 600-xx Diskette ID drive types test failed The followin g steps apply to error co des 600-xx through 698-xx: 1.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 13 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 *ECC = Error Co rrection Code Hard Dr ive Te.
14 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Video Tes t Error Codes Error Code Descript ion Recommended Action 501-xx Video controller test failed The followin g steps apply to error codes 501-xx through 516-xx: 1.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 15 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Video Tes t Error Codes Error Code Descript ion Recommended Action 2402-xx Video memory test failed The following step s apply to error codes 2402-xx through 2418-xx: 1.
16 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Video Tes t Error Codes Error Code Descript ion Recommended Action 2419-xx ECG/VGC ROM checksum test failed The followin g steps apply to error co des 2419-xx through 2456-xx: 1.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 17 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 TouchP ad Interfac e Test Error Co des Error Code Descript ion Recommended Action 8601-xx Mouse test failed The fol lowing steps apply to er ror codes 8601-xx through 8602-xx: 1.
18 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Troubleshooting without Diagnostics This section provide s information about how t o identify and correct s ome common hardware, memo ry , and software probl ems.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 19 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Solving M inor Proble ms Some pro blems and possible solutions ar e outlined in the follo wing tables.
20 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Notebook is beepi ng and battery ( ; ) icon is blinking. Battery charge is low. Immediately save any open file(s).
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 21 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Battery has partially self-discharged. R echarge the battery . Disch arge the battery completely and then rechar ge it.
22 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 CD and DVD Drive Solutions Some c auses and solutions for CD and DVD drive problem s are listed in the following table.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 23 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Display Soluti ons This section lists some c auses and sol utions for common Notebook di splay and external monitor problems.
24 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 **The backlight or its po wer circuitr y has failed. If the backligh t is not fun ctioning, the POST result cannot be observed.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 25 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Note : When y ou perform a “self-test” on an exter nal VGA color or mono chrome monitor , the screen should be whi te.
26 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Hard D rive Solut ions Some c auses and solutions for hard dr ive problems are lis ted in the following table .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 27 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Keybo ard/Numeri c Keypad Soluti ons Some c auses and solutions for keybo ard/numeric keypad problems are listed in the following table.
28 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 PC Card Solutions The following table lists so me causes and solution s for PC card problem s.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 29 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 PC card modem or fax card does not work. The card is not sup ported. Use supported car ds only .
30 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Power Solutions Some causes and solutions for power problems are listed in the following table.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 31 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Printer Solutions If you experie nce problems printing, run a printer self-test. R efer to the do cumentation provided with the printe r for instructions.
32 T ROUBLESHOOTING P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENAN CE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 TouchPad/Pointing Device Solutions The following table lists som e causes and solutions for T ouchP ad/pointing device problems.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES T ROUBLESHOOTING 33 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Contacting Compaq Support Customers should p.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMEN T 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Removal & Repl acement This c.
2 R EMOVAL & R EPL ACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINT ENANCE AND S ERVICE G UI DE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Required Tools The fol lowi ng i.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMEN T 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 ZIF Connector The 1800XL No tebooks use many zero insertion force (ZIF) connectors on the system board.
4 R EMOVAL & R EPL ACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINT ENANCE AND S ERVICE G UI DE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Cables Most cables used in the No tebook are ribbon cables. Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMEN T 5 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Hard Drive Ribbon Cable The position for the hard drive ribbon cable is shown below.
6 R EMOVAL & R EPL ACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINT ENANCE AND S ERVICE G UI DE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 CD/DVD Ribbon Cable The position for the CD/DVD drive ribbon cable is shown below.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMEN T 7 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Diskette Drive Ribbo n Cable The position for the disk ette drive ribbon cable is shown below.
8 R EMOVAL & R EPL ACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINT ENANCE AND S ERVICE G UI DE 1800 S ERIE S Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Speaker Assem bly Cable The posi tion for the speaker asse mbly cable is sh own below.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMEN T 9 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Keyboard Ribbon Cable The position for the k eyboard ribb on cable is shown below .
10 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Prep aring t he Notebook for Di sass embly Before beginning the removal or replacement of an y Notebook compo nents, complete the following step s: 1.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 11 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Removal P rocedures This section outlines the removal and replacement o f each component of the 1800XL Series Noteboo ks.
12 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Batter y Pack T o remove the battery pack, comple te the following steps: 1. Sli de the battery pack compartmen t door down and remove it fro m the chassis 1 .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 13 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Palmrest C over with TouchPa d Note : It is not necessary to re move the display pane l assembly to access the interio r components of the Notebo ok.
14 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 4. T urn t h e Notebook right side up and open the display . 5. Lift up the front end of the Palmrest cover .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 15 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 6. Disco nnect the fl ex cable from the ZIF Con nector on t he Dis qPla y modul e.
16 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Keyb oard T o remove the keyboard, complete the following steps: 1. Pre pare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 10 ).
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 17 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Button B oard Co ver (Inte rnet Zone and Status Ligh ts) Note : Illust ration s may show parts remov ed that are not part of this procedure.
18 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 3. Remove the two innermost screws fro m the display assembly hinges that secure the button board cover to the chassis.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 19 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 4. T urn the unit upside down and remo ve the two screws (shown below) located near the back that secure the button board cover to the chassi s.
20 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 5. T urn t h e unit right side up and open the display . 6. Lift up one corner of the button board cover and push forward from the back (center piece) to release the snaps 1 .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 21 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Internet Sw itch Board Note : Illust ration s may show parts remov ed that are not part of this procedure.
22 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 6. R emove the two scre ws securing the Internet swit ch board and lift it from the c hassis.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 23 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Heat Sink (Heatspreader) T o remove the heat sink, com plete the following ste ps: 1.
24 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Modem T o remov e the modem, complete the following steps: 1. Pre pare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 10 ).
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 25 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Hard D rive Note : Illust ration s may show parts remov ed that are not part of this procedure.
26 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 4. Remove three screws from the hard driv e mounting bracket. 5. Lift ou t the hard drive with drive mounting brack ets attached.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 27 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 6. T o remove the hard drive mounting br ackets, remove the two screws from e ach of side of the hard drive.
28 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 LCD DisqPlay Mo dule Note : Illust ration s may show parts remov ed that are not part of this procedure.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 29 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Processor T o remove the proces sor , complete the following steps: 1. Pre pare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 10 ).
30 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 b. With standard screwdriver , turn screw counte r- clockwise toward “0” 1 and lift processor from the chassi s 2 .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 31 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 CD, CD-RW, or DVD Drive T o remove the CD, CD-RW , or DVD Drive, complete the f ollowing steps: 1.
32 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 6. T urn the unit over (right side up) and open the display . 7. Remove the two screws located at the back of the CD/DVD drive.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 33 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 8. Disconnect the CD/DVD drive cable and push forward from the back of the driv e to slide it out of the chassis.
34 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Display Panel Assem bly Note : Illust ration s may show parts remov ed that are not part of this procedure.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 35 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 6. Remove the two outermost screws from the display assembly hinges. Ä CAUTION: Suppor t the display while r emoving the screws to pre vent dropping and d ama ging the di spla y .
36 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 7. Lif t th e dis pla y ass embl y of f the hing es. T o replac e the display p anel asse mbly , revers e these pr ocedures.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 37 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Upper CPU Cover T o remov e the upper CPU cov er , comple te the following steps: 1.
38 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Fan Ass embly T o remove the fan ass embly , comp lete the following s teps: 1. Pre pare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 10 ).
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 39 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 T o remove the fan gasket, pull the gas k et from the exterior of the fan. T o replace the fan assembly and gasket, reverse these procedures.
40 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Real Tim e Clock (RT C) Batter y Ä CAUTION: R emoving the R TC battery clears the power-on password and removes all setup attributes that a r e programmed in the CMO S .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 41 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 10. Locate the R TC battery on the system board to the right of the CD/DVD drive near the rear edge o f the chassi s.
42 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Diskette Drive T o remove the diskette drive, complete the following steps: 1. Pre pare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 10 ).
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 43 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 12. Disconnect the diskette drive data cable from the ZI F Connector on the system board 1 .
44 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Voltage Converter Board T o remove the voltage converter board, complete the following steps: 1.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 45 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Speaker Assem bly T o remov e the speak er assembly , compl ete the following steps : 1.
46 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 11. Disconnect the speaker cables from the system bo ard and lift the speaker assembly from the chassi s.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 47 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 System Board T o remove the system board, comple te the following steps: 1. Pre pare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 10 ).
48 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 17. R emove five standoffs (shown below) fro m the system board. Note : The four re maining standoffs located on the system boar d may be left in place.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 49 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 18. R emove the two scre ws from the CD /DVD drive mounting rail, and lift the mounting rail from the system board.
50 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 19. R emove four screw s (shown below) fro m the system board. Note : The edges of the system board may be secured by shielded tape.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 51 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 20. Make sure that the PC card eject button is pushed inward 1 , and then lift up the front of the system board and pull it forward to remove it from the chassis 2 .
52 R EMOVAL & R EPLACEMENT P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTE NANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERIES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Memory Module T o remov e the memory module, complete th e following steps: 1. Pre pare the Notebook for disassembly ( pg 10 ).
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES R EMO VAL & R EPL ACEME NT 53 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 5. Pull the side levers to release the me mory 1 , and lift the mem ory module from the system board 2 .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P ARTS C ATALO G 1 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Parts Catalog This chapter provides illustrations of the spare parts for C ompaq P resario 1800XL S eries Notebooks, and iden tifies the spare part ordering number and a vailability of each item.
2 P ARTS C ATALOG P RESARIO N OTEB OOK M AIN TENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Boards T o order parts, refer to Part Numbers & Availability later in thi s chapter .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P ARTS C ATALO G 3 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Display Assem bly T o order parts, refer to Part Numbers & Availability later in thi s chapter .
4 P ARTS C ATALOG P RESARIO N OTEB OOK M AIN TENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Mass-Stora ge Devices T o order parts, refer to Part Numbers & Availability later in thi s chapter .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P ARTS C ATALO G 5 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Miscella neous Cable Kit *Kit inc ludes one each of the above items. T o order parts, refer to Part Numbers & Availability later in thi s chapter .
6 P ARTS C ATALOG P RESARIO N OTEB OOK M AIN TENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Miscella neous Plastics Ki t *Kit inc ludes one each of the above unless quantity is stated. T o order parts, refer to Part Numbers & Availability later in thi s chapter .
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P ARTS C ATALO G 7 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Miscella neous Parts T o order parts, refer to Part Numbers & Availability later in thi s chapter .
8 P ARTS C ATALOG P RESARIO N OTEB OOK M AIN TENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ER IES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Part Numbers & Availability This section is a comprehensive list of the parts associated with the 1800XL Serie s Noteboo ks.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P ARTS C ATALO G 9 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Alphabetical Spares Li sting In this section, all spare parts associated with the 1800XL mode ls are listed alphabetically by name.
10 P ARTS C ATALO G P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINT ENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERI ES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Disqplay Module, Se e LCD Indicator Module D.
P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINTENA NCE AND S ERVIC E G UIDE 1800 S ERIES P ARTS C ATALOG 11 Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 Memory (32 MB SDRAM, PC100, SO DIMM) 122699-0.
12 P ARTS C ATALO G P RESARIO N OTEBOOK M AINT ENANCE AND S ERVICE G UIDE 1800 S ERI ES Presario 1800/1800T Series Models: XL280, XL38 0, XL381, and XL39 0 T o see illustrations of each part and a list of items co ntained in each miscellaneous parts kit, refer to Illustrated P arts earlier in this ch apter .
An important point after buying a device Compaq XL280 (or even before the purchase) is to read its user manual. We should do this for several simple reasons:
If you have not bought Compaq XL280 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Compaq XL280 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Compaq XL280 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Compaq XL280 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Compaq XL280, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Compaq XL280.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Compaq XL280. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Compaq XL280 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
