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MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE GUIDE
Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers
First Edition November 1999 Documentation Part Number 128679-001 Spare Part Number 162812-001 Compaq Computer Corporation
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U SING T HIS G UIDE
This Maintenance and Service Guide is a troubleshooting reference that can be used when servicing the Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers. Compaq Computer Corporation reserves the right to make changes to the Compaq Armada E500 and Armada V300 Series of Personal Computers without notice.
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Using This Guide
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Technician Notes
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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, 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. WARNING: The computer is designed to be electrically grounded. To ensure proper operation, |