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Memory-related Symptom

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

Memory count (size) appears different from

Run the Setup Utility, then press F9 to load the system

actual size.

defaults.

 

DIMM

 

System board

 

 

Audio-related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

In Windows multimedia programs, no

Audio driver

sound comes from the computer.

Speaker

 

System board

 

 

Internal speakers emit noise or emit no

Speaker

sound.

System board

 

 

Power Management-related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

 

 

 

 

The system will not enter hibernation mode.

Check the system hibernation settings. Press the

key,

 

then select ePower Management from the Empowering

 

Technology interface.

 

 

Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

 

 

Hard disk drive

 

 

System board

 

 

 

The system will not enter hibernation mode

Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation

and emits four short beeps every minute.

mode.

 

 

 

 

Check the system hibernation settings. Press the

key,

 

then select ePower Management from the Empowering

 

Technology interface.

 

 

Touchpad

 

 

Keyboard

 

 

Hard disk drive

 

 

System board

 

 

 

 

The system does not enter standby mode

Check the system hibernation settings. Press the

key,

after closing the notebook lid.

then select ePower Management from the Empowering

 

Technology interface.

 

 

System board

 

 

 

 

The system will not leave hibernation

Hard disk drive

 

mode.

System board

 

 

 

 

The system doesn't resume from standby

System board

 

mode after opening the LCD.

 

 

 

 

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go

Remove the battery pack and let it cool for two hours.

higher than 90%.

Refresh the battery pack (continue battery usage until power

 

is depleted, then recharge the battery).

 

 

Battery pack

 

 

System board

 

 

 

 

System hangs intermittently.

Reinstall the system drives (HDD/ODD).

 

 

System board

 

 

 

 

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Contents Acer Aspire 5910 Notebook Computer Service Guide Revision History Copyright IIIConventions Service Guide Coverage Page Table of Contents System Troubleshooting ViiiFeatures ChapterAudio ConnectivityKeyboard and special keys InterfaceStatus indicators Power subsystemPhysical Accessories SoftwareEnvironment Aspire Tour Open Front ViewClose Front View Left View Right ViewODD Rear View Base ViewStatus Indicators Easy-launch Keys Phoenix TrustedCore Setup Utility System UtilitiesAccessing the Setup Utility Navigating Through the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus InformationUuid Enabled DisabledMain 128 MBSecurity Setting a system password To set a system passwordTo change a system password To remove a system passwordTo clear a lost password Boot To set the boot drive sequenceExit Bios Flash Utility Bios Flash PrecautionsBios Recovery Launch Manager Select Start All Programs Launch ManagerDisassembly Tools Stages of the Disassembly ProcessEquivalent Torque Values TorquePre-disassembly Procedure System Screw ListExternal Modules Disassembly External Modules Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the SD Dummy Card Removing the ExpressCard/54 Dummy CardRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Lower Case Cover Removing the Memory Modules Removing the Wlan BoardStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing and Dismantling the HDD Assembly Removing and Dismantling the ODD Assembly Removing the Cooling Fan Removing the Heat Sink Removing the Processor Removing the VGA Board Main Unit Disassembly Main Unit Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the Keyboard Removing the Middle Cover Removing the LCD ModuleM2.5 x L12 BZN+NYLOK Silver Kgf-cm +/-15% Removing the Power Board Removing the Upper Case Chapter Step Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the Power FPC Cable Removing the SpeakerRemoving the E-key Board Removing the Launch Board Removing the Touchpad BoardChapter Removing the Modem Board Removing the Bluetooth Board Removing the Subwoofer Removing the USB BoardStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the System Board Removing the Card Reader Board Removing the DC-in JackLCD Module Disassembly LCD Module Disassembly FlowchartRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD Panel Removing the Inverter Board Removing the LCD-CCD CableRemoving the LCD Panel Brackets Removing the LCD Module HingesRemoving the CCD Board Removing the MicrophonesRemoving the Wlan Antennas Chapter System Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic ProcedureSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckCheck the AC Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPost Error Indicators Post Error MessageBios ROM DimmCmos CPU IDSystem Error No Beep Post Beep Codes PostSetup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-related SymptomsMemory-related Symptom Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Online Support Information System Block Diagram and Board Layout System Block DiagramSystem Board Layout Top ViewBottom View System Switch Appendix a Model aModel B AUOHlds Model C YECModel D Cord EUR 220V 3P BKAppendix B Hardware Compatibility TestsBluetooth Access Point Test Hardware Compatibility Tests Games and Software Compatibility Tests Appendix C ProcessorSystem Controllers Memory HYMP564S64C HYMP512S64CVideo Interface Audio InterfacePdif USB InterfaceLAN Controller Wlan ControllerCKIP, Tkip Battery Pack USBAC Adapter SADP-65KB DBE ADP-90SB Bbea LFHard Disk Drive MK1237GSXGSA-T20N DVR-K17RSDVD-RW 5V DCSystem Bios LCD InverterPower Management 102 Chapter Index Index Post 106 Index 107