Acer 8431 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message, LCD-Related Symptoms, Indicator-Related Symptoms

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup

LCD is too dark

Default Settings”, then reboot system.

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function

 

key doesn't work).

 

LCD inverter ID

 

LCD cable

 

LCD inverter

 

LCD

 

System board

 

 

Unreadable LCD screen

Reconnect the LCD connector

Missing pels in characters

LCD inverter ID

Abnormal screen

LCD cable

Wrong color displayed

LCD inverter

 

LCD

 

System board

 

 

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines

LCD inverter ID

displayed.

LCD inverter

 

LCD cable

 

LCD

 

System board

 

 

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but

Reconnect the inverter board

system runs correctly.

Inverter board

 

System board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

Power shuts down during operation.

Power source (battery pack and power

 

adapter). See “Power System Check” on page

 

53.

 

Battery pack

 

Power adapter

 

Hard drive & battery connection board

 

System board

 

 

The system doesn’t power-on.

Power source (battery pack and power

 

adapter). See “Power System Check” on page

 

53.

 

Battery pack

 

Power adapter

 

Hard drive & battery connection board

 

System board

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 8471/8431 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter FeaturesPower subsystem Environment CRT DiagramBlockSystemTop View Board LayoutBottom View Your Acer Notebook tour HDD Rear view Closed Front ViewRight View Left ViewBase view Touchpad Basics with fingerprint reader Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Hot Keys Acer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Management Power managementBurn backup discs RestoreRestore Windows Vista from backup discs Hardware Specifications and Configurations LCD panel Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Audio InterfaceSoftware Power ManagementKeyboard ButtonPhysical Characteristics LED Status IndicatorSecurity Features System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityInformation Invoking Bios SetupMain Post Security Setting a Password Removing a Password Boot Exit Bios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationLCM module disassembly flow chart Disassembly Procedure FlowchardMain unit disassembly flow chart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD and RAM Remove the screw on RAM cover and remove RAM Remove the wireless card Remove ODD Chapter Remove Keyboard Remove FFC of main board and sub board Remove the FFC and screw on the Wireless board M2*54.5D*0.8T Remove Panel M2*44.5D*0.5T Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModuleTroubleshooting 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 Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Post device initialization 8Ah Initialize Extended Bios Data Area PnPnd dual Cmos optional 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 SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Modem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 8471/8431 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Adapter AccessoryBattery TravelMate 8471/8431 FRU ListLAN Intel Wlan 512AGHMWG Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly DVD RW Drive HDD/SSD Keyboard LCD Microphone Speaker Chapter