Acer 3300 manual Intermittent Problems

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Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

1.Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

2.If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

3.If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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Contents Acer TravelMate 3300/Extensa 3100 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Features ChapterDimensions and weight Mainboard Layout Top ViewBottom View IO Board Layout Modem Board Connector MDC MDC Cable Connector RING1 Chapter DiagramSystem Block MynaOutlook View Front ViewDescription Closed front view Left ViewIcon Description Right View Rear View Bottom View Indicators Easy-launch button Default application Easy-launch buttonsTouchpad Touchpad BasicsPage Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Windows KeysHot Keys Key Icon DescriptionSpecial Key Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEuro symbol Using System Utilities Acer eManagerLaunch Manager System Board Major Chips Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor L2 CacheLAN Interface Modem/Bluetooth InterfaceSystem Memory USB PortPcmcia Port KeyboardBattery LCD 14.1 WxgaHard Disk Drive Interface AC AdapterAcpi Mode Power Management Power ManagementDimensions and Weight DetailsEnvironmental Requirements HDD InterfaceChapter Bios Setup Utility FunctionMain Advanced Security Boot Exit InformationParameter Description Advanced Security Boot Exit MainAdjustable during Post Advanced Description OptionAuto ECP Security Parameter Description OptionCharacters 0-9,A-Z not case sensitive Set Supervisor/User PasswordDisabled EnterSetup Notice Changes have been saved Continue Boot Parameter DescriptionInformation Main Security Boot ExitMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Description Part NumberRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless LAN Card Removing the Memory and the HDD ModuleRemoving the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Main UnitChapter Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleTroubleshooting External CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkTouchpad Check Power-on Self-Test Error Messages Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCDPhoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionCode Beeps Post Routine Description Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Locations JK1 INTMIC1 MDC1 Switch Settings Switch SettingsSwitch Function Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Image Part Name Description Acer P/NBattery Pack LI+ BTY Pack LI+ 6C Modem Cable Cable Modem US W Touchpad Plate Assy T/P Plate HDD Cover Assy HDD Cover DVD-RW Drive Dual PAN/UJ-840B LF HDD Mylar W Assy HDD Chassis Danish TM3300 Keyboard LCD Bezel MYNA2 LCD Bracket Left Glare 420G LCD 14.1 Wxga QDI Sdimm 512M SODIMM512MHYS64T HDD Sponge HDD Sponge MYNA-2