Compaq Aero 2130 User's Guide

Notice The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.Compaq Computer Corporation shall not be liable for technical or editorialerr

Table 1-2. Compaq Contura Aero 4/25 Monochrome VGA Display===========================================================================Description Spare

Beeps: None (Beeps can be disabled by the user from theComputer Setup utility.Probable Cause: Disk 1 responded with an errorRecommended Action: 1. Run

Table 5-2. System Test Error Codes===========================================================================Error Code Description Recommended Action

2. Replace the system board andretest.---------------------------------------------------------------------------203 - xx Memory write/read test The f

2. Check and/or replace the diskette602 - xx Diskette read test power and signal cables andfailed PCMCIA external diskette drive.3. Replace the disket

1204 - xx Modem Auto Originate 3. Replace the modem and retest.Test1206 - xx Dial MultifrequencyTone Test1210 - xx Modem Direct ConnectTest===========

test failed1719 - xx Hard drive power modetest failed1799 - xx Invalid hard drivetype failed----------------------------------------------------------

2419 - xx ECG/VGC ROM checksumtest failed2421 - xx ECG/VGC 640 x 200graphics mode testfailed2422 - xx ECG/VGC 640 x 35016 color set testfailed2423 - x

2. Replace the system board andretest.===========================================================================Table 5-12. Audio Test Error Codes===

Chapter 6. Specifications Chapter 6.0 Introduction This chapter provides physical, environmental, and performancespecifications for the following Com

Nonoperating 60g, 11ms, half sineVibrationOperating 0.25g, 5-500 Hz 1/2 octave/min sweep,1 hour durationNonoperating 1.00g, 5-500 Hz 1/2 octave/min sw

Table 1-3. Compaq Contura Aero 4/33C Color VGA Display===========================================================================Description Spare Par

Mounting Internal---------------------------------------------------------------------------Display CSTN Backlit LCD----------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Logical Configuration:Cylinders 873 722Heads 16 10Sectors/Track 24 23Bytes

Standard (Metric) -20oC to 50oCExtended Life (U.S.) -4oF to 122oFExtended Life (Metric) -20oC to 50oC-------------------------------------------------

VibrationOperating 0.25g, 5-500 Hz/octave/min sweepNonoperating 1.00g, 5-500 Hz/octave/min sweep------------------------------------------------------

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Acoustic Noise 33 dBA------------------------------------------------------

Appendix A.1 External Connectors Table A-1. Compaq Contura Aero and External Connectors===============================================================

Appendix B.1 Base Unit This appendix contains information about the base unit that is availablefor use with the Compaq Contura Aero Family of Personal

Table B-2. Base Unit External Connectors===========================================================================Index Description==================

2. Try another AC Adapter.3. Check the battery slot and make sure it is clear.If the mouse or keyboard does not work, check to make sure they are plug

Chapter 1.4 Keyboards Table 1-4. Notebook Keyboards===========================================================================Description Spare Part N

Appendix C.1 Connector Pin Assignments Parallel ConnectorC-1. Parallel Connector Pin Assignments======================================================

Serial ConnectorSerial Connector Pin Assignments===========================================================================Pin Signal=================

External Options Connector Pin Assignments===========================================================================Pin Signal=======================

23 Ground24 Printer Strobe *25 Ground26 Printer Select27 Ground28 Printer Initialize *29 Ground30 Not Connected31 Ground32 Ground33 Ground34 Serial Da

6 Data bit 77 Card enable 18 Address bit 109 Output enable10 Address bit 1111 Address bit 912 Address bit 813 Address bit 1314 Address bit 1415 Progra

63 Battery voltage detect 1/Card status changed64 Data bit 865 Data bit 966 Data bit 1067 Card detect 268 Ground======================================

===========================================================================Description Spare Part Number==============================================

Table 1-6. Cables===========================================================================Description Spare Part Number=============================

Table 1-7. AC Adapter and Power Cord===========================================================================Description Spare Part Number==========

---------------------------------------------------------------------------COMPAQ SERVICE QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 106854-001----------------------------

===========================================================================Description Type Where Used Part Number Drive Qty==========================

CPU enclosure feet 197345-001Battery and memory doors 197239-001PCMCIA eject rails 197314-001Carton, quantity 5 137863-001Carton and buns, quantity 1

Chapter 2. Service Preliminaries Chapter 2.0 Introduction This chapter provides general service information for the computer and thebase unit.Adheren

Preface This Maintenance and Service Guide is used for reference when servicing theCompaq Contura Aero Family of Personal Computers. Additional inform

structure determine the degree of sensitivity. The following properpackaging and grounding precautions are necessary to prevent damage:o Protect all e

To prevent static damage at the workstation, use the following precautions:o Cover the workstation with approved static dissipative material. Providea

o Conductive bins, and other assembly or soldering aidso Conductive foamo Conductive table top workstations with ground cord of 1 megohm ofresistanceo

ScrewsThe screws used in these products are not interchangeable. If an incorrectscrew is used during the reassembly process, it could cause damage to

PlasticsThe plastics used can be damaged by application of excessive force duringdisassembly and reassembly. When handling the plastic cases and housi

A sudden discharge of static electricity from a finger or other conductorcan destroy static sensitive devices or micro circuitry. Often the spark isne

o Place reusable electronic sensitive parts from assemblies in protectivepackaging or conductive foam.Use transporters and conveyors made of antistati

o Turn off power and input signals before inserting and removing connectorsor test equipment.o Use fixtures made of static safe materials when fixture

Chapter 1. Illustrated Parts Catalog Chapter 1.0 Introduction Chapter 1.1 Illustrated Parts Breakdown: Compaq Contura Aero Family Of Personal Compute

o Material handling packageso Conductive plastic bagso Conductive plastic tubeso Conductive tote boxeso Metal tote boxeso Opaque shielding bagso Trans

Cables and ConnectorsMost cables used throughout the unit are flex cables (Figures 2-1, 2-2,2-3). These cables must be handled with extreme care to av

PlasticsThe plastics used can be damaged by application of excessive force duringdisassembly and reassembly. When handling the plastic cases and housi

In the interest of our customers and the protection of our environment,Compaq has initiated a disposal/recycling program for these battery packs.Furth

Chapter 3. Removal and Replacement Procedures Chapter 3.0 Introduction This chapter provides subassembly/module level removal and replacementprocedur

1. Turn off the power switch on the computer.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&

3. Remove the battery pack by gently pulling it out of the batterycompartment>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&

1. Align the slot in the battery pack with the rib inside the computer.2. Insert the battery pack, with the battery contacts facing to the insideof th

6. Slide the latch on the front of the computer to the right and open thedisplay (Figure 3-4).7. Remove the screw covers from the bottom right and lef

o PCMCIA ejector railso Trackball assemblyo Memory expansion board (optional)o System boardThe keyboard is secured to the system unit with four screws

8. Remove the bezel from the display assembly by gently pulling thebezel frame and working from the bottom up (Figure 3-6).

9. Unsnap the CPU cover with the Case utility tool and lift it off of thecomputer (Figure 3-7).

To replace the CPU cover, reverse the previous steps.>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>&

4. Gently lift up on the rear of the keyboard and unhook it from the hooklatches in the front (Figure 3-9).

5. Rotate the rear of the keyboard toward you until the two ZIF connectorsare exposed and lay the keyboard upside down on top of the batterycompartmen

6. Using the Case utility tool, carefully lift up on the two ZIF slidersone at a time to release the keyboard cables (Figure 3-10).7. Carefully lift t

3. Remove the keyboard (Section 3.6).4. Release the ZIF slider attaching the display cable to the system board.NOTE: It may not be necessary to remove

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION <<&

To replace the display assembly, follow these steps:1. Position the display assembly by aligning the display clutch and pinwith the support loop and k

2. Reattach the screw to the base enclosure and clutch.To reconnect the display cable to the system board, follow these steps(Figure 3-15):1. Insert t

Compaq Contura Aero 4/25The display assembly is secured with two screws in the bottom corners ofthe display bezel and by a screw in a clutch and a pin

Display Inverter BoardTo remove the display inverter board, follow these steps:1. Remove the display bezel (Figures 3-5 and 3-6).2. Remove the display

3. Lift the inverter board out of the display enclosure (Figure 3-17).

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION <<&

To remove the backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, follow thesesteps:1. Remove the display bezel (Figures 3-5 and 3-6).2. Remove the remaining

5. Remove the display cable from the rear of the LCD panel by gentlypulling the cable toward you (Figure 3-20).6. Carefully lift up on the ZIF connect

To replace the LCD panel, follow these steps:1. Remove the pressure sensitive adhesive backing from the back of thedisplay cable. Align the holes in t

Pry the latch away from the display enclosure.3. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the remaining screw from the clutchand then remove the clutch ou

To replace the display shield, lay it inside of the display enclosure.To replace the latch, attach the spring to the latch and snap them into thedispl

6. Release the clutch from the display enclosure by removing the remainingscrew on the back of the base enclosure (Figure 3-24).

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION <<&

To replace the display panel assembly, follow these steps:1. Position the display assembly by aligning the display clutch and pinwith the support loop

2. Reattach the screw to the base enclosure and clutch.To reconnect the display cable to the system board, follow these steps(Figure 3-27):1. Insert t

Display Inverter BoardTo remove the display inverter board, follow these steps:1. Remove the display bezel (Figures 3-5 and 3-6).2. With a Phillips sc

3. Gently lift the inverter board out of the display enclosure and unplugthe display cable and the backlight cable (Figure 3-29).

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> CAUTION <<&

Liquid Crystal Display PanelTo remove the backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) panel, follow thesesteps:1. Remove the display bezel (Section 3.5).2. R

4. Remove the display cable from the rear of the LCD panel by gentlypulling the cable toward you (Figure 3-32).5. Carefully lift up on the ZIF connect

To replace the LCD panel, follow these steps:1. Remove the pressure sensitive adhesive backing from the back of thedisplay cable. Align the holes in t

4. Carefully press down the tabs of the display shield back into place.5. Secure the LCD panel with four screws to the display enclosure.Latch, Clutch

4. Using a small flat bladed screwdriver, remove the spring from the latch.Pry the latch away from the display enclosure [1] (Figure 3-35).5. Remove t

Chapter 1.2 System Unit Module

To replace the display shield, lay it inside of the display enclosure.To replace the latch, attach the spring to the latch and snap them into thedispl

5. Remove the threaded standoff that secures the power supply(Figure 3-36).6. Gently grasp the power supply and pull up to unplug (Figure 3-36).To rep

6. With the Case utility tool, disconnect the trackball cable from thesystem board connector. (Figure 3-38).

7. Remove the trackball, speaker, and cable assembly. Unplug the trackballfrom the cable/buttons/speaker assembly (Figure 3-39).

To replace the trackball/cable assembly, follow these steps:1. Connect the trackball to the small tab on the cable assembly(Figure 3-40).

2. Fold up the trackball and fold back the button section of the cable(Figure 3-41).3. Place the speaker in the recessed area in the right front corne

4. Route the speaker wires over the trackball and around the base enclosurescrew hole (Figure 3-42).>>>>>>>>>>>>&g

5. Route the folded portion of the trackball cable behind and over the harddrive. Plug the cable into the system board LIF connector (Figure 3-43).

Chapter 3.10 Removing The Hard Drive To remove the hard drive, follow these steps:1. Remove the battery pack (Section 3.4).2. Remove the display bezel

8. To remove the hard drive bracket from the hard drive, with a P1screwdriver, remove the three screws from the sides of the bracket andslip the hard

Table 1-1. System Unit===========================================================================Description Spare Part No. Notes=====================

To replace the hard drive, follow these steps:1. Place the hard drive inside the hard drive bracket and align the holeson the side.2. Align the hard d

1. Remove the battery pack (Section 3.4).2. Remove the display bezel (Figures 3-5 and 3-6)3. Remove the CPU cover (Section 3.5).4. Remove the keyboard

10. Remove the two Phillips screws from the PCMCIA rails (Figure 3-48).

11. Remove the three remaining screws from the system board (Figure 3-49).NOTE: An insulator must be present under the center screw. If the insulatori

12. Rotate the system board out of the system chassis (Figure 3-50).

13. Slide the PCMCIA rails out of the system board (Figure 3-51).

To replace the system board, reverse the previous steps.Real Time Clock BatteryTo remove the real time clock battery, follow these steps:1. Remove the

To replace the real time clock battery, reverse the previous steps.Chapter 3.12 Removing The Chassis To remove the system chassis, follow these steps:

base and lifting it out (Figure 3-53).To replace the system chassis, reverse the previous steps.

Chapter 4. Power On Self Test (POST) Chapter 4.0 Introduction This section lists the assemblies checked by the Power On Self Test (POST).The section

- 4 MB 190565-001- 8 MB 190596-001---------------------------------------------------------------------------7 Real time clock 117099-001battery------

you can continue. To delete the password, type the current passwordimmediately followed by a backslash (\) and press the Enter key.NOTE: If you don&ap

Chapter 5. Error Messages and Codes Chapter 5.0 Introduction This chapter contains Power On Self Test (POST) messages, Diagnostic errorcodes, and mem

Probable Cause: System, ROM checksum errorRecommended Action: 1. Verify the correct ROM.2. Replace the system board.----------------------------------

Recommended Action: Replace the system board.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Message: 102 System Board Fail

Message: 164 Memory Size ErrorBeeps: 2 Short (Beeps can be disabled by the user from theComputer Setup utility.Probable Cause: Increase in the memory

Beeps: None (Beeps can be disabled by the user from theComputer Setup utility.Probable Cause: XX000YZZ RAM failureRecommended Action: Replace the syst

---------------------------------------------------------------------------Message: 301 Keyboard ErrorBeeps: None (Beeps can be disabled by the user f

Recommended Action: Replace the keyboard.---------------------------------------------------------------------------Message: 301 Keyboard ErrorBeeps:

Recommended Action: 1. Replace the keyboard.2. Replace the trackball and trackball cable.3. Replace the system board.---------------------------------

Probable Cause: Hard drive format errorRecommended Action: 1. Run Computer Checkup (TEST).2. Replace the hard drive.----------------------------------