viii
Preface
Technician Note
!
WARNING:
Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should attempt to 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 modifications
may void any warranty or exchange allowances.
CAUTION:
To properly ventilate the computer system, you must provide at least 3-inches (7.62-cm) of
clearance on the front and back of the computer.
!
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.
System Serial Number
The serial number is displayed on the right side of the cover on the right front corner, and above
the expansion board area on the rear of the computer.
Locating Additional Information
The following documentation is available to support the computer:
Compaq Reference Guide
Compaq QuickFind, a subscription reference service
Compaq Safety & Comfort Guide
Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
Compaq Technical Reference Guide
Illustrated Parts Map (poster)
Technical Training Guides
