Compaq Presario Series User Manual

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Maintenance and Service Guide
Compaq Presario Series Computers
Product Description
Troubleshooting
Illustrated Parts Catalog
Removal & Replacement
Procedures
Jumper & Switch Information
Specifications
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Compaq Presario Series Specifications

General

Processor	AMD Athlon or Intel Pentium 4
Graphics	Varies by model (Integrated or dedicated graphics card)
Audio	Integrated audio
Ports	USB, serial, parallel, audio in/out, VGA
Optical Drive	CD-RW

Summary

Troubleshooting

Clearing CMOS

Instructions on how to clear the CMOS settings.

Power-On Self Test (POST)

Explains the POST diagnostic tests and error messages.

Configuration

Diagnostic Error Codes

Lists error codes and their resolutions.

Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics

Provides basic troubleshooting steps and checklists.

Illustrated Parts Catalog

Mass storage devices

Lists spare parts for mass storage devices.

Standard & Optional Boards

Lists spare parts for system boards and optional boards.

Removal & Replacement

Electrostatic Discharge

Precautions and procedures for handling static discharge.

Service Considerations

General guidelines before performing service procedures.

Preparation for Disassembly

Steps to prepare the computer before disassembly.

Left Easy Access Panel

Right Easy Access Panel

Memory Module

Procedure for removing the memory module (DIMM).

Top Access Panel

Rear Access Panel

Fax-Modem Board

Mass Storage Devices

Procedures for removing mass storage devices.

Fan/Power Supply Assembly

Procedure to remove the power supply/fan assembly.

I/O Board

LCD Display Board

System Board and Components

Procedures for removing system board components.

Jumper & Switch Information

System Board

Hard Drives

CD and DVD and CD-RW Drive

Specifications

CD or DVD and CD-RW drive

Power Supply/Fan Assembly

Specifications for the power supply/fan assembly.

System