compaq armada 110 User Manual

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Product Description
The external components on the bottom of the computer are 
shown in Figure 1-6 and described in Table 1-6.
Figure 1–6: Bottom Components 

Product Description
Maintenance and Service Guide1–17
Table 1-6
Bottom Components
Item Component Function
1 Mini PCI slot cover Contains the mini PCI modem or 
network interface card.
2 Fan vent Provides airflow to cool internal 
components.
3 Certificate of Authenticity label Contains the Product Key, which 
may need to be entered before 
using some Windows operating 
systems.
4 Memory expansion 
compartmentCovers the memory expansion 
compartment.
5 Front label area Contains agency information.
6...

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Product Description
1.4 Design Overview
This section presents a design overview of key parts and features 
of the computer. Refer to Chapter 3, “Illustrated Parts Catalog” 
and Chapter 5, “Removal and Replacement Procedures.”
The system board provides the following device connections:

Memory expansion board

Hard drive

Display

Keyboard/TouchPad

Audio

Intel Pentium III or Intel Celeron Processors

Fan

PC Card

Modem or modem/NIC

Microphone
The computer uses an...

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Troubleshooting
ÅWARNING: Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should 
repair this 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, no one should attempt to make repairs at the 
component level or to make modifications to any printed wiring 
board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indication 
of component...

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Troubleshooting
Using the PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
The PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility (PSU) is built into the system. 
You can configure the system BIOS and modify or restore factory 
default settings, such as date and time, types of disk drives, power 
management, and password settings. To run PSU, press 
F10 
during system startup. When the main screen displays, use the 
keyboard and arrow keys to move around the menus and make 
selections. 

Troubleshooting
Maintenance and Service Guide2–3
Troubleshooting Flowcharts for 
Portable Computers
Table 2-1
Troubleshooting Flowcharts Overview
Section Description
2.1 Initial troubleshooting
2.2 No power, part 1
2.3 No power, part 2
2.4 No power, part 3
2.5 No power, part 4
2.6 No video, part 1
2.7 No video, part 2
2.8 Non-functioning docking station
2.9 No operating system (OS) loading
2.10 No OS loading from hard drive, part 1
2.11 No OS loading from hard drive, part 2
2.12 No OS loading from hard...

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Troubleshooting
2.1 Initial Troubleshooting
Connecting
to network
or modem?Go to
Section 2.20,
Network
or Modem 
Connection.
Begin
Troubleshooting
Is there
power?
Is the OS
loading? Is there video?
(no boot)
Is there
sound?Beeps,
LEDs, or error
Messages?
Keyboard/
pointing 
device 
working?Go to
Section 2.17,
Non-Functioning
Device Go to
Section 2.2,
No Power
Go to
Section 2.6,
No VideoAll drives
working?
Y
Y
Y
Y
YY
Y
Y N N
N
N
N
End
N
N
N
Go to
Section 2.9,
No OS...

Troubleshooting
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2.2 No Power, Part 1
No Power
(Power LED is off)
1. Reseat power cables in docking station
and at the AC outlet.
2. Ensure AC power source is active.
3. Ensure power strip is working.
Done
Remove from
docking station
if applicable.
Power up
on battery
power?
Power up
on AC
power?
Power up
in docking
station?
Power up
on battery
power?
Power up
in docking
station?Done *Reset
power.
*Reset
power.Power up
on AC
power?
NY
YN
N
YN
N
Y Y
YN
1. On some models,...

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Troubleshooting
2.3 No Power, Part 2
Continued from 
Section 2.3,
No Power, Part 1
Visually check for
debris in battery 
socket and clean 
if necessary
Done
NY
Power on? Check battery by 
recharging, 
moving to another 
computer, or 
replacing it.
Power on?
Done
Y
Replace power 
supply, (if 
applicable)
N
Power on?
Done
YN
Go to
Section 2.4,
No Power, Part 3 

Troubleshooting
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2.4 No Power, Part 3
Continued from 
Section 2.3,
No Power, Part 2
Reseat AC adapter
in computer and
at power source.
Internal or
external AC
adapter? Done
Done
Done Done Power on?
Power on?Power on? Plug directly
into AC outlet.
Power LED
on?
Power outlet
active?Try different
outlet.Replace external
AC adapter.
Replace
power cord.
Y
N
Y
Y Y
Y N
NN
N
External
Internal
Go to
Section 2.5,
No Power, Part 4