Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Common Problems

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

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

1.Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

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

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

Symptoms (Verified)

Go To

 

 

Power On Issue

Page 116

No Display Issue

Page 117

 

 

LCD Failure

Page 119

 

 

Internal Keyboard Failure

Page 119

 

 

Touch Pad Failure

Page 120

 

 

Internal Speaker Failure

Page 120

 

 

Internal Microphone Failure

Page 122

 

 

ODD Failure

Page 124

 

 

Rightside USB Failure

Page 127

 

 

Modem Failure

Page 127

 

 

WLAN Failure

Page 128

 

 

Acer EasyLaunch Button Failure

Page 128

 

 

Acer MediaTouch Failure

Page 129

 

 

Fingerprint Reader Failure

Page 129

 

 

Thermal Unit Failure

Page 130

 

 

HDTV Switch Failure

Page 130

 

 

Other Functions Failure

Page 131

 

 

Intermittent Failures

Page 132

 

 

Undermined Failures

Page 132

 

 

4.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 187.

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Acer 4230 manual Common Problems, Symptoms Verified Go To