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Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers Maintenance and Service Guide
Notice 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation. C OMPAQ, the Compaq logo, and ARMADA Registered in U. S. Patent and Trademark Office Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT, are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Imation and SuperDisk are trademarks of Imation Enterprises Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Compaq shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. The information in this publication is provided “as is” without warranty of any kind. The entire risk arising out of the use of this information remains with the recipient. In no event shall Compaq be liable for any direct, consequential, incidental, special, punitive or other damages whatsoever (including without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption or loss of business information), even if Compaq has been advised of the possibility of such damages and whether in an action or contract or tort, including negligence. The limited warranties for Compaq products are exclusively set forth in the documentation accompanying such products. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting a further or additional warranty. MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers Sixth Edition (September 2000) First Edition (July 1999) Published in the U.S.A., U.K., Singapore, and Taiwan. Documentation Part Number 125403-006 Spare Part Number 158340-001
Table of Contents v CONTENTS preface USING THIS GUIDE Symbols ............................................................................................................................................ ix Technical Notes ................................................................................................................................ ix Serial Number .................................................................................................................................... x Locating Additional Information....................................................................................................... x chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Computer Features and Models ................................................................................................... 1-1 Models ............................................................................................................................................ 1-2 Features........................................................................................................................................... 1-6 Intelligent Manageability ............................................................................................................... 1-6 Accessing the Web Agent............................................................................................................... 1-7 Asset Management ......................................................................................................................... 1-7 Fault Management .......................................................................................................................... 1-8 Security Management ..................................................................................................................... 1-8 Configuration Management ............................................................................................................ 1-9 Managing Power ............................................................................................................................. 1-9 Accessing Power Management....................................................................................................... 1-9 Power Management Levels ............................................................................................................ 1-9 1.2 Computer Components .............................................................................................................. 1-10 System Memory Options .............................................................................................................. 1-10 Power Equipment ......................................................................................................................... 1-11 Mass Storage Devices................................................................................................................... 1-11 1.3 Computer External Components................................................................................................ 1-12 Front Components ........................................................................................................................ 1-12 Rear Components ......................................................................................................................... 1-13 Left Side Components .................................................................................................................. 1-14 Right Side Components ................................................................................................................ 1-15 Top Components........................................................................................................................... 1-16 Bottom Components ..................................................................................................................... 1-18 EasyPoint IV Pointing Stick Model Components ........................................................................ 1-19 TouchPad Components ................................................................................................................. 1-20 1.4 Design Overview ....................................................................................................................... 1-21 System Board................................................................................................................................ 1-21
vi Table of Contents chapter 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 2.1 Preliminary Steps......................................................................................................................... 2-2 2.2 Clearing Passwords...................................................................................................................... 2-3 2.3 Power-On Self-Test (POST)........................................................................................................ 2-3 2.4 POST Error Messages ................................................................................................................. 2-4 2.5 Compaq Utilities .......................................................................................................................... 2-7 Selecting Computer Setup or Compaq Diagnostics for Windows ................................................. 2-7 Using Compaq Diagnostics for Windows .................................................................................... 2-11 Factory Default Settings ............................................................................................................... 2-11 2.6 Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics.......................................................................................2-13 Before Replacing Parts ................................................................................................................. 2-13 Obtaining Update Information with Info Messenger ................................................................... 2-13 Checklist for Solving Problems.................................................................................................... 2-14 chapter 3 ILLUSTRATED PARTS CATALOG 3.1 Serial Number Location............................................................................................................... 3-1 3.2 Computer System Major Components ........................................................................................ 3-2 3.3 Plastics Kit Components.............................................................................................................. 3-8 3.4 Cable Kit Components............................................................................................................... 3-10 3.5 Mass Storage Devices................................................................................................................ 3-11 3.6 Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................ 3-12 chapter 4 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PRELIMINARIES 4.1 Tools Required ............................................................................................................................ 4-1 4.2 Service Considerations ................................................................................................................ 4-1 Plastic Parts .................................................................................................................................... 4-1 Cables and Connectors ................................................................................................................... 4-2 4.3 Preventing Damage to Removable Drives .................................................................................. 4-2 4.4 Preventing Electrostatic Damage ................................................................................................ 4-3 Packaging and Transporting Precautions ....................................................................................... 4-3 Workstation Precautions................................................................................................................. 4-4 Grounding Equipment and Methods .............................................................................................. 4-5 Electrostatic Voltage Levels and Protective Materials .................................................................. 4-6 chapter 5 REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 5.1 Serial Number .............................................................................................................................. 5-1 5.2 Disassembly Sequence Chart....................................................................................................... 5-2 5.3 Disconnecting the Computer ....................................................................................................... 5-3 5.4 Computer Feet ............................................................................................................................. 5-4 5.5 Preparing the Computer for Disassembly....................................................................................5-5
Table of Contents vii 5.6 Battery Packs ............................................................................................................................... 5-6 Removing a Primary Battery Pack from the Battery Bay .............................................................. 5-6 Inserting a Primary Battery Pack in the Battery Bay ..................................................................... 5-7 5.7 Hard Drives .................................................................................................................................. 5-8 Removing a Hard Drive from the Hard Drive Bay ........................................................................ 5-8 Inserting a Hard Drive into the Hard Drive Bay .......................................................................... 5-10 5.8 MultiBay Devices ...................................................................................................................... 5-11 Removing MultiBay Devices ....................................................................................................... 5-11 Inserting MultiBay Devices.......................................................................................................... 5-12 Inserting a Hard Drive into the MultiBay Adapter....................................................................... 5-13 5.9 PC Cards .................................................................................................................................... 5-14 Removing a PC Card .................................................................................................................... 5-15 Inserting a PC Card....................................................................................................................... 5-16 5.10 Modem/Combo Card ............................................................................................................... 5-17 5.11 RTC Battery ............................................................................................................................. 5-19 5.12 Keyboard.................................................................................................................................. 5-20 5.13 Memory Expansion.................................................................................................................. 5-22 Removing a Memory Expansion Board ....................................................................................... 5-22 Installing a Memory Expansion Board ......................................................................................... 5-23 5.14 Switch Cover............................................................................................................................ 5-24 5.15 Display Assembly .................................................................................................................... 5-26 5.16 Top Cover ................................................................................................................................ 5-29 5.17 USB Board ............................................................................................................................... 5-33 5.18 Voltage Converter Board ......................................................................................................... 5-34 5.19 Infrared Board.......................................................................................................................... 5-35 5.20 System Board ........................................................................................................................... 5-36 5.21 Fan ........................................................................................................................................... 5-40 chapter 6 SPECIFICATIONS 6.1 Physical and Environmental ........................................................................................................ 6-1 6.2 Display ......................................................................................................................................... 6-2 6.3 Hard Drive ................................................................................................................................... 6-3 6.4 Diskette Drive .............................................................................................................................. 6-4 6.5 CD-ROM Drive ........................................................................................................................... 6-5 6.6 DVD-ROM Drive ........................................................................................................................ 6-6 6.7 LS-120 Drive ............................................................................................................................... 6-7 6.8 Battery Pack ................................................................................................................................. 6-8 6.9 System DMA ............................................................................................................................... 6-8 6.10 System Interrupts ....................................................................................................................... 6-9 6.11 System I/O Addresses .............................................................................................................. 6-10 6.12 System Memory Map .............................................................................................................. 6-12
viii Table of Contents appendix A CONNECTOR PIN ASSIGNMENTS.................................................................................................................... A-1 appendix B POWER CORD SET REQUIREMENTS 3-Conductor Power Cord Set......................................................................................................... B-1 Country-Specific Requirements .................................................................................................... B-2 Index ........................................................................................................................................................I-1
Preface ix preface USING THIS GUIDE This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting reference that can be used when servicing the Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers. Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers without notice. Symbols !WARNING: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life. CAUTION: Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the caution could result in damage to equipment or loss of information. 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. Technical Notes !WARNING: 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 replacement or printed wiring board modification may void any warranty or exchange allowances. !WARNING: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper operation, plug the AC power cord into a properly grounded electrical outlet only. CAUTION: To properly ventilate the system, you must provide at least 3 inches (7.62 cm) of clearance on the left and right sides of the computer.
x Preface Serial Number When requesting information or ordering spare parts, provide the computer serial number. The serial number is on the bottom of the computer. Locating Additional Information In addition to this guide, the following documentation provides information for the computer: Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers documentation set Getting Started, Microsoft Windows 98 Introducing Microsoft Windows NT Workstation & Microsoft Windows 95 Compaq Service Training Guides Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins Compaq QuickFind Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide Compaq Armada M700 Maintenance and Service Guide Compaq Armada M700 Technical Reference Guide Compaq Web site at: http://www.compaq.com
Product Description 1-1 chapter 1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION 1.1 Computer Features and Models The Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers offers advanced modularity, Intel Pentium III and II processors, and extensive multimedia support. Figure 1-1. Compaq Armada M700 Personal Computer
1-2 Product Description Models The Armada M700 models are shown in Table 1-1. The computer model designation is composed of a group of characters that define each model’s features. Table 1-1 Models and Model Naming Convention Compaq Armada M700 Series of Personal Computers Key A M 7 P3 850 T 4 X 20 V M 128 98 N S F 1 2 3 4 5-6 7-9 10 11 12 13-14 15 16 17-19 20-21 22 23 24 Key Description Options 1 Brand designator A = Armada 2 Segment designatorM = Mobility 3 Series 7 = 700 4 Blank 5-6 Processor type P3 = Intel Pentium III P2 = Intel Pentium II 7-9 Processor speed 850 = 850 MHz 750 = 750 MHz 700 = 700 MHz 650 = 650 MHz500 = 500 MHz 450 = 400 MHz 400 = 400 MHz 366 = 366 MHz 10 Panel type T = TFT 11 Panel size 4 = 14.x” 3 = 13.x” 12 Panel resolution X = XGA 13-14 Hard drive size (in GB, 1-2 digits)20 = 20.0 GB 12 = 12.0 GB10 = 10.0 GB 6 = 6.4 GB 15 Optical drive D = CD-ROM V = DVD-ROM 16 Integrated communicationM = Mini PCI V.90 Modem 0 = noneC = NIC/modem combination 17-19 RAM (in MB, 2-3 digits)128 = 128 MB 64 = 64 MB 20-21 Operating system 95 = Windows 95 98 = Windows 98 58 = Windows 95/98 dual installN4 = Windows NT 4.0 N2 = Windows NT 4.0/2000 dual install 22 NAFTA N = NAFTA 23 Pointing device S = Pointing stick 24 Security