Acer VD.T39V1.001 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 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 Service Guide Acer TravelMate 370 SeriesDate Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Chpater Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter System SpecificationsFeatures System Block Diagram Board Layout Top ViewBottom View Description Outlook ViewFront Open View Front View Left Panel Right Panel HDDRear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLock keys KeyboardSpecial keys Embedded KeypadKey Description Desired Access Num Lock OnWindows Keys Hotkeys Hot Key FunctionEuro key Keyboard ErgonomicsFunction Left Button Right Button Way Scroll Button Tap TouchpadTouchpad Basics Launch Keys Launch key Icon DescriptionProcessor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheLAN Interface Wireless LAN InterfaceMemory Combinations Modem InterfaceVideo Memory Audio InterfaceVideo Interface Pcmcia Port Ieee 1394 PortUSB Port System Board Major ChipsBattery DC-AC LCD inverterAC Adapter Environmental Requirements Power ManagementMechanical Specification Address Function Address MapIRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel Function HardwareDMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function HardwareBios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description OptionsSecurity Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Page Boot +Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Network BootInformation Main Advanced Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility System Diagnostic DisketteMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Chapter Removing the Battery Removing the Memory/HDD Module Removing the Keyboard Disassembling the Main Unit Page Chapter Page Chapter Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleTroubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Memory Check Power System CheckKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Index of Error MessagesError Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCDIndicator-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/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram UnitLCD Kbnft!D!DiboHDD Picture Partname And Description Part Number 30GB/2.5 in RPM/TOSHIBA Neptune MK3021GAS Wireless Antenna Left Black Lower Case W/DIMM Cover & FAN & Microphone & Rubber SCR. HEX NUT W/WASHER&NYLOK #4 TravelMate 370 series Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix a Test Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment TestAppendix B Appendix B Online Support Information Appendix CAppendix C