Compaq CONTURA AERO User Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE
Compaq Contura Aero Family of Personal Computers
First Edition (February 1994)
Part Number 197235-001

Compaq CONTURA AERO Specifications

General

Brand	Compaq
Model	CONTURA AERO
Category	Laptop
Language	English

Summary

Preface

Technician Notes

Provides specific instructions and warnings intended for authorized service technicians.

Chapter 1. Illustrated Parts Catalog

Chapter 1.1 Illustrated Parts Breakdown: Compaq Contura Aero Family Of Personal Computers

Details the breakdown of parts for the Compaq Contura Aero computer family.

Chapter 2. Service Preliminaries

Chapter 2.1 Electrostatic Discharge (International)

Explains the risks of static discharge and methods to prevent damage to electronic components.

Service Considerations

Lists important points to keep in mind during disassembly and assembly processes.

Chapter 3. Removal and Replacement Procedures

Chapter 3.4 Removing The Battery Pack

Details the step-by-step process for removing the computer's battery pack.

Chapter 3.5 Removing The Cpu Cover

Provides instructions on how to remove the CPU cover from the computer.

Chapter 3.6 Removing The Keyboard

Outlines the procedure for safely removing the computer's keyboard.

Chapter 3.7 Removing The VGA Backlit Display

Details the process for removing the VGA backlit display assembly.

Chapter 3.8 Removing The DC-DC Power Supply

Chapter 3.9 Removing The Trackball/Buttons/Speaker Assembly

Chapter 3.10 Removing The Hard Drive

Chapter 3.11 Removing The System Board

Details the steps required to remove the main system board.

Chapter 4. Power On Self Test (POST)

Chapter 4.1 POST

Chapter 4.2 Preliminary Steps

Chapter 5. Error Messages and Codes

Chapter 5.1 Power On Self Test Messages

Lists POST error messages, their probable causes, and recommended actions.

System Test Error Codes

Lists system test error codes and their corresponding recommended actions.

Memory Test Error Codes

Lists memory test error codes and their corresponding recommended actions.

Keyboard Test Error Codes

Lists keyboard test error codes and their respective recommended actions.

Hard Drive Test Error Codes

Lists hard drive test error codes and their corresponding recommended actions.

Video Test Error Codes

Lists video test error codes and recommended actions.

Chapter 6. Specifications

Chapter 6.1 System Unit

Chapter 6.2 VGA Display

Chapter 6.3 Hard Drives

Chapter 6.4 Internal Power Supply

Chapter 6.5 Nickel Metal Hydride (NIMH) Battery Pack

Chapter 6.6 AC Adapter

Chapter 6.7 Base Unit