PREFACE

This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting guide that can be used for reference when servicing the Compaq Presario 5200 Series Personal Computers.

Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Presario 5200 Series Personal Computers without notice.

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The following words and symbols mark special messages throughout this guide.

WARNING:  Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions in the warning could result in bodily harm or loss of life.

CAUTION:  Text set off in this manner indicates that failure to follow directions could result in damage to equipment or loss of data.

IMPORTANT:

Text set off in this manner presents clarifying information or specific instructions.

NOTE:

Text set off in this manner presents commentary, sidelights, or interesting points of information.

Technician Notes

WARNING:  Only authorized technicians trained by Compaq should 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, the user should not attempt to make repairs at the component level or to make modifications to any printed circuit board. Improper repairs can create a safety hazard. Any indications of component replacement or printed circuit board modifications may void any warranty.

Serial Number

When requesting information or ordering spare parts, the computer serial number should be provided to Compaq. The serial number can be found on the front right side of the chassis (between the CD/DVD/Zip drives and the drive door hinge), and on the rear of the computer above the power supply.

The following documentation is available to support this product:

• Compaq Presario documentation set
• Introducing Windows 95 Guide
• Service Training Guides
• Compaq Service Advisories and Bulletins
• Compaq QuickFind
• Compaq Service Quick Reference Guide
• Compaq Help Center

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