Acer 3300 manual Undetermined Problems, Dimm

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Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power System Check” on page 59):

1.Power-off the computer.

2.Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

3.Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

Non-Acer devices

Printer, mouse, and other external devices

Battery pack

Hard disk drive

DIMM

CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module

PC Cards

4.Power-on the computer.

5.Determine if the problem has changed.

6.If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

7.If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board

LCD assembly

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Contents Acer TravelMate 3300/Extensa 3100 Series Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Chapter FeaturesDimensions and weight Top View Mainboard LayoutBottom View IO Board Layout Modem Board Connector MDC MDC Cable Connector RING1 Chapter Myna DiagramSystem BlockFront View Outlook ViewDescription Left View Closed front viewIcon Description Right View Rear View Bottom View Indicators Easy-launch buttons Easy-launch button Default applicationTouchpad Basics TouchpadPage Windows Keys Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypadKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyEuro symbol Acer eManager Using System UtilitiesLaunch Manager L2 Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor System Board Major ChipsUSB Port Modem/Bluetooth InterfaceSystem Memory LAN InterfaceKeyboard Pcmcia PortLCD 14.1 Wxga BatteryAC Adapter Hard Disk Drive InterfaceDetails Power ManagementDimensions and Weight Acpi Mode Power ManagementHDD Interface Environmental RequirementsChapter Function Bios Setup UtilityInformation Main Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Main Advanced Security Boot ExitAdjustable during Post Description Option AdvancedAuto ECP Parameter Description Option SecurityEnter Set Supervisor/User PasswordDisabled Characters 0-9,A-Z not case sensitiveSetup Notice Changes have been saved Continue Parameter Description BootExit Information Main Security BootMachine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Description Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the Wireless LAN CardRemoving the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyChapter Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesTroubleshooting Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckTouchpad Check Power-on Self-Test Error Messages Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID LCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCode Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesCode Beeps Post Routine Description Chapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter Jumper and Connector Locations JK1 INTMIC1 MDC1 Switch Settings Switch SettingsSwitch Function Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Image Part Name Description Acer P/N Exploded DiagramBattery 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