MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Welcome to the Maintenance & Service Guide (MSG) for the Compaq Prosignia 150. This is an online guide designed to serve the needs of those whose job it is to repair Compaq products. Please first read the Notice which contains copyright and trademark information.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Preface This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for reference when servicing the Compaq Prosignia Series Portable Computers. Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Prosignia Series Portable Computers without notice.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. COMPAQ COMPUTER CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR TECHNICAL OR EDITORIAL ERRORS OR OMISSIONS CONTAINED HEREIN, NOR FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE FURNISHING, PERFORMANCE, OR USE OF THIS MATERIAL.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications Index Page This chapter covers the following specifications of Compaq Prosignia Series Portable Computers.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Increasing Battery Pack Operating Time Battery pack operating time differs depending on several variables.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Index Page * Models Features & Controls Front Bezel Buttons Front Bezel Lights Left Side Components Right side Components Bottom of Unit Rear Connectors Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Index Page This section helps identify the number associated with each item(s) for the Compaq Prosignia Series Portable Computers. These Numbers are used to order replacement parts. .
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Index Page * >Preliminaries This section covers troubleshooting information for the Compaq Prosignia Series Portable Computers. The basic steps in troubleshooting include: >Clearing CMOS 1. Follow the Preliminary Steps. >Power-on Self-test 2. Run the Power-On Self-Test (POST).
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Serial Number Location This section explains the removal and replacement procedures for the computer.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Preliminaries The following links are preliminary instructions which should be read before continuing with the Removal & Replacement section of this Guide.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Electrostatic Discharge A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductor can destroy static-sensitive devices or microcircuitry. Often the spark is neither felt nor heard, but damage occurs.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Service Considerations Listed below are some of the considerations that you should keep in mind during the disassembly and assembly of the computer: Tool and Software Requirements To service the computer, you need the following: ● Compaq screwdriver kit (Spare Part No.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Cables & Connectors Most cables used throughout the unit are ribbon cables. Cables must be handled with extreme care to avoid damage. Apply only the tension required to seat or unseat the cables during insertion or removal from the connector.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement ZIF Connector The computer uses a zero insertion force (ZIF) connector for the keyboard cable to the system board. To remove a cable from a ZIF connector, lift both corners of the ZIF connector and slide simultaneously with constant light force.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Cable Position for the 4.3 or 6.4 GB Drives Back to Cables and Connectors.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Cable Position for the CD or DVD Drive Back to Cables and Connectors.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Cable Position for the Diskette Drive Back to Cables and Connectors.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Cable Position for the Speaker Assembly Back to Cables and Connectors.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Preparing the computer for Disassembly Before beginning removal and replacement procedures, complete the following procedures: 1. Disconnect AC power and any external devices. 2. Remove the battery pack. 3. Remove any PC Cards.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Removing the Battery Pack * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch S
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Touchpad Assembly * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Keyboard * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >Memory M
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Heatspreader * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >Memo
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Processor * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >Memory
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement 4.3 GB or 6.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement CD or DVD Drive * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >M
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Battery Charger Board * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Setti
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Modem * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >Memory Modu
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Display Panel Assembly * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Sett
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Upper CPU Cover * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >M
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Speaker Assembly * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Diskette Drive * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >Me
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Fan Assembly * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >Memo
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement System Board To remove the system board, complete the following steps: When replacing the system board remove the memory module on the system board. 1. Prepare the computer for disassembly. IMPORTANT: 2. Remove the palmrest cover with touch pad. 3. Remove the keyboard. 4.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement System Board 15. Remove five standoffs from the system board.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement CD/DVD Drive 16. Remove two screws from the DVD or CD Drive mounting rails and remove the mounting rails from the system board.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement System Board 17. Remove three screws from the system board. The Ethernet Connector Plug must be removed before removing the system board.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Left Side Components * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors >Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999 1. PC Card Eject Lever 2. PC Card Slot 3.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Models & Features * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components Display AMD K6-2 Processors Cache Hard Drives >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors CD Drive DVD Drive Modem >Power Managing imms Revised: Sept
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Features & Controls * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors >Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999 1. Display 2. Power (On/Off) Button 3. Keyboard 4.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Front Bezel Buttons * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors >Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999 1. Instant Internet Access Button 2. Instant E-mail Button 3.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Front Bezel Lights * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors >Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999 1. Power Light 2. Battery Charge Light 3. Power Cord Light 4.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Right Side Components * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors >Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999 1. Battery Compartment 2.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Bottom of Unit * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors >Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999 1. Memory Compartment Door 2.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Product Description Rear Connectors * >Models >Features & Controls >Front Bezel Buttons >Front Bezel Lights >Left Side Components >Right side Components >Bottom of Unit >Rear Connectors >Power Managing * Revised: September 16, 1999 1. AC Adapter 2. Universal Serial Bus 3. Security Slot 4.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Power Management for Windows 98 The following power management features are available for conserving AC power and extending battery operating time: ● Power Management Settings ● Sleep ● Hibernation ● Battery operating time ● Rebooting After a Lockup ● Servicing Your Computer - Full Off Mode
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement System Board 18. Pull the PCMCIA eject lever out (straight), lift up the right side of the system board and pull forward to remove the system board from the chassis. IMPORTANT: Remove all cables from the system board.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Processor Dipswitch Settings If the system board dip switch voltage settings are not correct, damage may occur to the computer and/or system board. For the 350, 380, 400 & 475 MHz Processors: .
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Memory Module * >Preliminaries >Serial Number Location >Battery Pack >Touchpad Assembly >Keyboard >Heatspreader >Processor >Hard Drive >CD/DVD Drive >Battery Charger Board >Modem >Display >CPU cover >Speakers >Diskette Drive >Fan Assembly >System Board >Dipswitch Settings >Mem
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Memory Module 4. Pull side levers to release the memory module and unplug the memory module from the system board. To replace the memory module, reverse the previous procedures. Return to Removal & Replacement Index Page.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Fan Assembly To remove the fan gasket, pull it away from the fan. When replacing the fan assembly ensure the arrow IMPORTANT: (located on the top of the fan gasket) is pointing inward. To replace the fan assembly and gasket, reverse the previous procedures.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Removing CPU Cover 8. Remove four screws located on the top of the Upper CPU cover. 9. Lift the Upper CPU cover off the snaps on the chassis which will disconnect the power switch from the connector on the system board.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Display Panel Assembly 7. Disconnect the diplay panel assembly's flex data cable from the Low Voltage Differential Signal (LVDS) connector the on the system board. 8. Remove the display panel assembly's flex data cable from the LVDS connector.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Display Panel Assembly 9. Close the display panel assembly and push back on top of the hinge covers and lift up from the bottom edge of the hinge covers to remove the covers off the chassis. Carefully remove the display IMPORTANT: panel assembly hinge covers.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Display Panel Assembly 10. Support the back of the display panel assembly and remove two screws from each of the display panel hinges.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Display Panel Assembly 11. Remove the connector on the end of the display flex cable . Compaq recommends replacing the LVDS interface IMPORTANT: connector on the display flex cable after removing.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Modem 6. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem. To replace the modem, reverse the previous procedures. Return to Removal & Replacement Index Page.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement CD or DVD Drive 6. Remove two screws from the base enclosure which secure the DVD or CD drive to the chassis.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement CD or DVD Drive 7. Disconnect the DVD or CD drive cable from the DVD or CD drive and remove the DVD or CD drive from the chassis. To replace the DVD or CD drive, reverse the previous procedures. Return to Removal & Replacement Index Page.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Hard Drive 5. Disconnect the hard drive data cable from the hard drive and remove from the chassis.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Hard Drive To remove the hard drive mounting bracket, complete the following step: Remove the four screws from the hard drive mounting bracket and lift it off of the drive. To replace the hard drive and hard drive mounting bracket, reverse the previous procedures.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Processor To replace the processor complete the following steps: 1. Insert the processor into the slot on the system board. The notch on the upper left corner of the processor serves as an IMPORTANT: orientation indicator.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Keyboard 5. Disconnect the flex cable from the ZIF connector on the system board and remove the keyboard. To replace the keyboard, reverse the previous procedures. Return to Removal & Replacement Index Page.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Touchpad Assembly 4. Turn the computer over (right side up), pull forward on the display latches to release and open the display assembly. 5. Lift up front end of the palmrest cover with touch pad and remove it from the groove in the chassis. 6.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Removal & Replacement Batery Pack 2. Pull down on the battery pack tab and pull the battery pack from the chassis. To replace the battery pack, reverse the previous procedures. Return to Removal & Replacement Index Page.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Preliminary Steps * >Preliminaries Before running POST, complete the following preliminary steps: >Clearing CMOS 1. If a power-on password has been established, type the password and press the Enter key. If the password is not known, clear the password. >Power-on Self-test 2.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Clearing the Power-on Password * >Preliminaries >Clearing CMOS >Power-on Self-test >Compaq Diagnostics >Diagnostic Error codes >Test Utilities >Solving Minor Problems >Contacting Compaq * Clearing the power-on password requires removing all Setup attributes that are programmed in t
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Power-on Self Test (POST) * >Preliminaries >Clearing CMOS >Power-on Self-test >Compaq Diagnostics >Diagnostic Error codes >Test Utilities >Solving Minor Problems >Contacting Compaq * To run POST, complete the following steps: 1. Turn off the computer, then turn on the computer. 2.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Compaq Diagnostics * >Preliminaries >Clearing CMOS >Power-on Self-test >Compaq Diagnostics >Diagnostic Error codes Compaq Diagnostics is installed on the hard drive of the computer.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Diagnostic Error Codes * >Preliminaries >Clearing CMOS >Power-on Self-test >Compaq Diagnostics >Diagnostic Error codes >Test Utilities >Solving Minor Problems >Contacting Compaq Diagnostic error codes occur if the system recognizes a problem while running the Compaq Diagnostic prog
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics This section provides information about how to identify and correct some common hardware, memory and software problems. It also explains several types of common messages that may be displayed on the screen.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Solving Minor Problems Some minor problems and possible solutions are outlined in the following tables. If the problem appears related to a software application, check the documentation provided with the software.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Solving PC Card Problems Listed in the following tables are some common causes and solutions for PC Card problems: Solving PC Card Problems Problem Probable Cause Solution(s) When turned on, the computer does not beep when a PC Card is inserted. Card is not inserted properly.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications System Unit * Computer Specifications >System Unit US Metric Height Depth Width 1.97 in 12.32 in 10.12 in 5.0 cm 31.3 cm 25.7 cm 14.1" TFT 12.1" TFT 7.99 lbs 7.35 lbs 3.63 kg 3.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications System Interrupts * Hardware IRQ System Function >System Interrupts IRQ 0 System timer >System DMA IRQ1 Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural Keyboard IRQ2 Programmable interrupt controller IRQ3 (free) IRQ4 Communications Port (COM1) IRQ5 ALi PCI to USB Open Host
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications System DMA * >System Unit >System Interrupts >System DMA Hardware DMA 0 1 2 System Function (free) ESS SOLO-1 DOS Emulation Standard Floppy Disk Controller 3 4 (free) Direct memory access controller 5 6 7 (free) (free) (free) >System I/O >System Memory >Display >Memory Expansi
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications System I/O Address * >System Unit >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O >System Memory >Display >Memory Expansion >Battery Pack >Diskette Drive >Hard Drives >CD/DVD Drives >Modem >AC Adapter >Pin Assignments * I/O Address (xxxxx-xxxxx) - System Function (Shipping Configuration)
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications System Memory Catalog * Memory Address System Function x00000000 - x0009FFFF System board extension for PnP BIOS x000A0000 - x000AFFFF RAGE LT PRO AGP 2X (English) x000B0000 - x000BFFFF RAGE LT PRO AGP 2X (English) x000C0000 - x000CBFFF RAGE LT PRO AGP 2X (English) >Batter
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications Display * >System Unit 12.1" Fast Response Color STN SVGA TFT Dsiplay >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O >System Memory >Display >Memory Expansion U.S. Metric Dimensions: Height Width 7.83" 10.8" 19.9 cm 25.7 cm Diagonal Size 12.1 " 30.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications Memory Expansion * >System Unit >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O >System Memory >Display Memory Expansion for 32-MB Memory on System Board System Board Memory (standard) With Optional Total Memory Expansion Memory 32-MB 32-MB 64-MB 32-MB 64-MB 96-MB 32-MB 128-MB
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications Li Ion Battery Pack * US Metric Height Length Width .81" 3.05" 5.69" 2.05 cm 7.75 cm 14.45 cm Weight .85 lb .
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications Diskette Drive * >System Unit Diskette Size Light Height >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O Bytes per Sector Sectors per Track High density Low density >System Memory >Display >Memory Expansion High Density Low Density >Diskette Drive >CD/DVD Drives >Modem >AC Adapter >
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications Hard Drives * 4.0 GB Hard Drive >System Unit Capacity Type >System Interrupts 4.3 GB 65 >System DMA Transfer Rate >System I/O Media Interface 60.8 to 107.2 Mb/s 33.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications CD/DVD Drives * >System Unit >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O >System Memory >Display >Memory Expansion >Battery Pack >Diskette Drive >Hard Drives >CD/DVD Drives >Modem >AC Adapter >Pin Assignments * 24X Max CD-ROM Drive CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Photo CD (multisess
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications Modem * >System Unit >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O >System Memory >Display >Memory Expansion >Battery Pack >Diskette Drive >Hard Drives >CD/DVD Drives >Modem ITU v.90~6 standard Full ITU-T V.34 compliance Compliance Full compliance with: V.21, V.22, V.22bis, V.23, V.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications AC Adapter * >System Unit >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O >System Memory >Display Weight 0.7 lbs/ 0.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Connector Pin Assignments This appendix provides connector pin assignment tables for Compaq Compaq Prosignia 150 Portable Computers. For more information on connectors, refer to the section on Rear Connectors.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Specifications System I/O Address Continued * >System Unit >System Interrupts >System DMA >System I/O >System Memory >Display >Memory Expansion >Battery Pack >Diskette Drive >Hard Drives >CD/DVD Drives >Modem >AC Adapter >Pin Assignments * I/O Address (xxxxx-xxxxx) - System Function (Shipping Conf
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Troubleshooting Contacting Compaq Support .
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog System Unit * >System Unit Spare Part Number Keyboard Description >Mass Storage Devices 1 >Board Components 134092-001 US 134092-002 Int'l 134092-031 UK 134092-051 France 134092-291 Japan 2 Palmrest 134085-001 Cover w/TouchPad and Button Board 2 Palmrest 134086-001 C
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Mass Storage Devices * >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software * Revised: September 16, 1999 Description Part Number 1 Hard Drives 4.0-GB 123927-001 4.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Board Components . >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software .
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Miscellaneous Cables Kit * >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software * Revised: September 16, 1999 Spare Part Number: 330946-001 1 Diskette Drive Cable 2 CD
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Miscellaneous Hardware Kit * >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software * Revised: September 16, 1999 Spare Part Number: 346853-001 Description Quantity 1 Ha
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Miscellaneous Plastics Kit * >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software * Revised: September 16, 1999 Spare Part Number: 134090-001 Description Quantity 1 ea
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Display Panel Assembly * >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software * Revised: September 16, 1999 Description Spare Part Number 12.
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Miscellaneous Parts * >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit Description Part Number 1 AC Adapter 298239-001 2 Port 102270-001 Replicator >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software * Parts Not S
MAINTENANCE & SERVICE GUIDE for Prosignia 150 Series Computer Index Page Preface -or- Notice Specifications Battery Pack Product Description Illustrated Parts Catalog Troubleshooting Removal & Replacement Illustrated Parts Catalog Documentation & Software . >System Unit >Mass Storage Devices >Board Components >Cable Kit >Hardware Kit >Plastics Kit >Display Assembly >Miscellaneous Parts >Documentation & Software .