Acer 8371 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

 

59.

 

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

 

59.

 

Battery pack

 

Power adapter

 

Hard drive & battery connection board

 

System board

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 8371/8331 Series Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter FeaturesPower subsystem Dimensions and weightCommunication Privacy controlEnvironment PLL DiagramBlockSystemTop View Board LayoutCN9 Bottom ViewYour Acer Notebook tour HDD Closed Front ViewLeft View Rear viewRight View Base view Touchpad basics with two-click buttons Touchpad Basicswith fingerprint readerFunction Left Button Right Button Main touchpad Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Special Key Hot KeysUS dollar sign Euro symbolAcer Bio-Protection only for certain models Using the system utilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Acer Backup Manager Acer eRecovery Management Power managementBurn backup discs Restore Windows Vista from backup discs RestoreAcer Arcade Deluxe Navigation controls General controlsPlayer controls CinemaSettings Live UpdateHomeMedia AdvancedAlbums Slideshow settingsEditing Pictures HelpFlickr Online MediaYouTube Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hard Disk Drive Interface Bluetooth InterfaceAudio Interface LCD panelKeyboard Power ManagementButton SoftwarePhysical Characteristics LED Status IndicatorSecurity Features System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityInformation Invoking Bios SetupMain Post Security Setting a Password Changing a Password Removing a PasswordBoot 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 Battery Remove keyboard Remove FFC of main board and sub board Page Type M2.5*34.5D*0.8T M2*34.5D*0.8T Remove Panel Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModuleTroubleshooting External Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckCheck the Power Adapter Power System CheckCheck the Battery Pack Memory checkTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Message List Index of Error MessagesError Code List Cmos CRT InsydeH2O Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-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 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Adapter AccessoryTravelMate 8371/8331 FRU List Sanyo 6 Cell 5200MAH Main Common W/ Halogen Free BatteryBoard Cable Camera CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly LCD Cover HDD/SSD Heatsink LCD Microphone Screw