compaq lte elite User Manual

to dock in a non-Windows
environment (Section D.1).
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The motor does not The motor cable is loose 1. Verify that the
engage but a beep is or disconnected. motor cable is
emitted one second tightly connected
after attempt to to the motor. If
dock. not, tighten the
quick connects on
the cable with a
pair of pliers and
reconnect them.
2. Verify that the
motor cable is
connected firmly to
the expansion base
system board. If
the cable...

1. Check that the
docking mechanism
sled can move
freely back and
forth. If there is
resistance, make
sure that the sled
is clean and free
of foreign
substances.
2. Ensure that the
bottom of the
computer and the
surface of the
expansion base
docking bay are
clean.
3. Ensure that the
rubber feet are
properly located on
the bottom of the
computer.
4. Gently shake the
expansion base
upside down and
listen for any
loose objects.
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expansion base
system board is
properly seated
in the top
cover, then
tighten the
screws in the
proper sequence
(Section 9.13).
3. If docking a Compaq
LTE Elite, loosen
the system board
screws in the
computer and
retighten them in
the proper sequence
(Section 4.17).
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Problem Probable Cause Recommended Action(s)
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The top cover is bowing Check for bowing in...

sensor is aligned
straight over its
holes in the
expansion base
system board.
3. Replace the
expansion base
system board.
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*** When verifying whether the top cover is bowed up, note that the
computer should ride on the outer edges of the docking bay of the
expansion base and not in the center area. If the center area has
scuff marks or if the computer can rock from side to side while in the
docking bay, this indicates that the top...

base.
2. Verify that the fan
is on and that the
VBatt1 and VBatt2
outputs from the
power supply are in
specification
(Section 10.2). If
the fan is not on
or the VBatt
outputs are out of
specification,
replace the power
supply.
3. Verify that the
power supply
connector has a
tight connection to
the vertical
circuit board by
removing the card
cage and pushing
the power supply
connector down. If
the connector is
loose, replace the
power supply....

(Section 9.18).
3. Reassemble the
expansion base,
allowing the eject
switch board to
hang out from the
side of the unit
for test purposes.
4. Ensure that the
operating
condition of the
expansion base is
such that the
eject switch is
functional.
5. Press the eject
button that is
mounted directly
on the eject
switch board.
6. If the expansion
base undocks the
computer properly,
replace the
plastic eject
switch components.
7. If the expansion
base does not
undock the
computer properly,
replace the eject...

switch is stuck or
appears to be
defective, replace
the eject switch
cable harness. *
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The PCMCIA sensors are 1. Ensure that the
blocked, disconnected, or lenses of the
defective. PCMCIA sensor
emitter and
receiver are clear
of debris.
2. Ensure that the
PCMCIA sensor
emitter and
receiver boards
are installed
properly and are
connected to the
power switch cable
harness.
3. Replace the PCMCIA
sensor emitter and
receiver boards....

are proper. ** If the
outputs are not
proper, replace the
expansion base system
board.
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The motor starts to There is a physical Undock the computer
engage, but the obstruction. by pressing the eject
computer does not button. If the
completely undock and computer does not
a beep is emitted. undock, remove the
computer using the
manual eject override
method (Section D.1),
and complete the
following steps as
required:
1. Check that...

up. the top cover. ***
If bowed, complete
the following steps
as required:
1. Ensure that the
drive cage spacer
is installed
properly
(Section 9.16).
Reinstall the
spacer if
improperly
installed or
missing.
2. Replace the top
cover.
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Defective docking Replace the docking
mechanism. mechanism.
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The motor engages but Docking mechanism sled 1. Make sure that the
cycles the computer...

debris.
2. Replace the
docking mechanism.
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The motor position sensor 1. Ensure that the
on the expansion base two small lenses
system board is blocked on the motor
or defective. position sensor
are clear of
debris.
2. Ensure that the
motor position
sensor is aligned
straight over its
holes in the
expansion base
system board.
3. Replace the
expansion base
system board.
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The motor...