NEC VERSA P, Service Manual

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Preface
This service and reference manual contains the technical information necessary to set up,
maintain, troubleshoot, and repair the NEC Versa™ P Series Notebook systems. It also
provides hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of the com-
puter system design. The manual is written for NEC-trained customer engineers, system
analysts, service center personnel, and dealers.
The manual is organized as follows:
Section 1
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Technical Information , provides an overview of the hardware and interface
components. System specifications are listed including computer dimensions, weight, envi-
ronment, safety compliance, power consumption, and system memory specifications.
Section 2
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Setup and Operation , takes the user from unpacking to setup and operation.
The section includes a description of operating controls, setting parameters and accessing
the NEC bulletin board system (BBS).
Section 3
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Options , provides the user with installation procedures for the Versa P series
options.
Section 4
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Troubleshooting and Repair , includes maintenance, troubleshooting, disas-
sembly and reassembly, and illustrated parts breakdown information. NEC service and spare
parts ordering information is also provided. Included is a list of NEC service and informa-
tion telephone numbers that provide access to the NEC Bulletin Board System (BBS),
FASTFACTS, and Technical Information Bulletins.
Section 5
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Troubleshooting and Options for the Docking Station II , includes mainte-
nance, troubleshooting, disassembly and reassembly, and illustrated parts breakdown infor-
mation for the optional NEC Docking Station II.
Appendix A
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Connector Locations and Pin Assignments , provides a list of the main
board internal connector pin assignments and a list of external pin assignments.
An Index is included for convenience.