Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1.Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2.Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation.

3.Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.

4.If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You can check the following:

power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens;

there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal.

5.Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified)

Go To

 

 

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go

“Power System Check” on page 59.

on or stay on.)

 

 

 

POST does not complete. No beep or error

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and

codes are indicated.

POST Messages” on page 61

 

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Codes” on page

 

63

 

“Undetermined Problems” on page 72

 

 

POST detects an error and displayed messages

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and

on screen.

POST Messages” on page 61

 

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Codes” on page

 

63

 

 

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and

others).

POST Messages” on page 61

 

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Codes” on page

 

63

 

“Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message” on

 

page 67

 

 

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to

problems).

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and

 

POST Messages” on page 61

 

“Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Codes” on page

 

63

 

“Intermittent Problems” on page 71

 

“Undetermined Problems” on page 72

 

 

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Acer 3220, 3230, 2400, 3210 manual Troubleshooting, Symptoms Verified Go To

3210, 2400, 3230, 3220 specifications

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