Texas Instruments 1 User Manual

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Preface

Introduction

This manual provides installation, operation and servicing data for the Extensa

900

Series Notebook Computers.

Intended Audience

This manual is primarily intended for use by qualified service technicians but contains
information useful to non-technical users.

Contents

This manual contains six sections and one appendix that are common to all Extensa
900 Series Notebook Computers (differences described as they are covered):

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Section 1: General Description - Introduces the main features of the Extensa
900 Series Notebook Computers; identifies all options, provides physical and
electrical specifications.

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Section 2: Installation - Describes how to unpack, install options and begin
using the notebook.

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Section 3: Operating Instructions - Describes the notebook computer
operating controls and indicators and basic operating procedures required to
support maintenance operations.

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Section 4: Theory of Operation - Provides a block diagram level theory of
operation for the Extensa Series Notebooks.

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Section 5: Troubleshooting Procedures - Provides troubleshooting
procedures for the notebook computer series.

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Section 6: Field Service - Provides preventive and corrective maintenance
procedures for the notebook computer series including FRU removal/
replacement procedures.

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Appendix A: Notebook Schematic Diagrams - Provides schematic diagrams
for the Extensa 900 Series Notebook Computer.

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Appendix B: MPB Schematic Diagrams - Provides schematic diagrams for the
Extensa 900 Series Mobile Productivity Base.