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 108

No Display Issue

Page 109

 

 

LCD Failure

Page 111

 

 

Internal Keyboard Failure

Page 111

 

 

TouchPad Failure

Page 112

 

 

Internal Speaker Failure

Page 112

 

 

ODD Failure

Page 115

 

 

WLAN Failure

Page 118

 

 

Thermal Unit Failure

Page 118

 

 

Other Functions Failure

Page 119

 

 

Intermittent Failures

Page 120

 

 

Undermined Failures

Page 120

 

 

4.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 167.

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Acer 4745 manual Common Problems, Symptoms Verified Go To