Compaq presario 1400 series User Manual
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIESTROUBLESHOOTING 1 Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Troubleshooting This section provides information for troubleshooting Compaq Presario 1400 Series Portable Notebooks. To isolate problems while troubleshooting the Notebook, refer to the following procedures: 1.Preliminary Steps . 2.Power-On Self-Test (POST ). 3....
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2 TROUBLESHOOTINGPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Preliminary Steps Before running the Power-On Self-Test (POST), complete the following steps: 1. If a Power-on password has been established, type the password and press the Enter key. If the password is unknown, clear the password (See Clearing the Power-On...
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIESTROUBLESHOOTING 3 Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Clearing the Power-On Password Ä ÄÄ Ä CAUTION: Clearing the Power-on password also removes all of the Notebook’s setup attributes that are programmed in the CMOS. If the password is unknown, clear the password by following these steps: 1. Turn off the Notebook. 2....
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4 TROUBLESHOOTINGPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Power-On Self-Test (POST) To run POST, complete the following action: Turn off the Notebook, then turn it on again. As soon as the Compaq logo appears, press ESC to clear the logo and display the POST messages as they occur. If the Notebook does not beep, POST has...
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIESTROUBLESHOOTING 5 Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 XX000YZZ 201—Memory Error Probable CauseRecommended Action Keyboard failure.1. Ensure that no keys are pressed during POST. 2. Reconnect the keyboard with the Notebook off. 3. Replace the keyboard. 304—Keyboard or System Unit Error Probable CauseRecommended...
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6 TROUBLESHOOTINGPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Compaq Diagnostics Compaq Diagnostics are installed on the hard drive of the Notebook. Run the Diagnostic utilities when viewing or testing system information or if devices have been installed or connected. If Compaq Diagnostics are performed from a diskette,...
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIESTROUBLESHOOTING 7 Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Computer Checkup (TEST) Computer Checkup (TEST) determines whether the various Notebook components and devices are recognized by the system and functioning properly. Information generated by Computer Checkup can be displayed, printed, or saved. Follow this...
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8 TROUBLESHOOTINGPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 View System Information (INSPECT) The View System Information (INSPECT) utility provides information about the Notebook and devices installed or connected to it. Display, print, or save the information. Follow these steps to run View System Information (INSPECT)...
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PRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIESTROUBLESHOOTING 9 Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Diagnostic Error Codes Diagnostic error codes are displayed if the system recognizes a problem while running the Compaq Diagnostic program. These error codes help to identify possibly defective subassemblies. The following tables list error codes, a description of...
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10 TROUBLESHOOTINGPRESARIO NOTEBOOK MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE 1400 SERIES Presario 1400 Series Models: XL240, XL241, XL242, XL244, XL245, XL246, XL247, XL250, XL340, XL341, XL342, XL343, XL344, XL345, XL346, XL350, XL352, XL355, and XL356 Memory, Keyboard, and Parallel Printer Test Error Codes Memory Test Error Codes Error CodeDescriptionRecommended Action 200-xx Memory machine ID test failed.1. Flash the system ROM and retest. 2. Replace the system board and retest. 202-xxMemory system ROM...