Acer VD.T39V1.001 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 57):

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

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 370 Series Service GuideRevision History Date Chapter UpdatesCopyright Conventions Preface Page Table of Contents Chpater Jumper and Connector Locations System Specifications FeaturesChapter System Block Diagram Top View Board LayoutBottom View Outlook View Front Open ViewDescription Front View Left Panel HDD Right PanelRear Panel Bottom Panel Icon Function Description IndicatorsEmbedded Keypad KeyboardSpecial keys Lock keysDesired Access Num Lock On Windows KeysKey Description Hot Key Function HotkeysKeyboard Ergonomics Euro keyTouchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Way Scroll Button Tap Launch key Icon Description Launch KeysSecond Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorModem Interface Wireless LAN InterfaceMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceAudio Interface Video InterfaceVideo Memory System Board Major Chips Ieee 1394 PortUSB Port Pcmcia PortDC-AC LCD inverter BatteryAC Adapter Power Management Mechanical SpecificationEnvironmental Requirements Interrupt Channel Function Hardware Address MapIRQ Assignment Map Address FunctionDMA Channel Function Hardware DMA Channel AssignmentSystem Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Parameter Description Options AdvancedParameter Description Option SecuritySetting a Password Removing a PasswordChanging a Password Page +Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Network Boot BootExit Information Main Advanced Security BootSystem Diagnostic Diskette Bios Flash UtilityMachine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly 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 HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesSymptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Power System Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory Check Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequencePower-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/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsChapter Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Unit Exploded DiagramKbnft!D!Dibo LCDHDD 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 Model Definition and Configuration Appendix aTravelMate 370 series Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment Test SpecificationsAppendix B Appendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C