Acer 8940 manual Common Problems, Symptoms Verified Go To

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 192
No Display Issue	Page 193
Random Loss of BIOS Settings	Page 194
LCD Failure	Page 195
Internal Keyboard Failure	Page 196
TouchPad Failure	Page 197
Internal Speaker Failure	Page 198
Internal Microphone Failure	Page 199
HDD Failure	Page 200
USB (Right side) Failure	Page 201
Other Functions Failure	Page 201
Motherboard CMOS discharge	Page 201
Intermittent Failures	Page 201
Undermined Failures	Page 202

4.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 265.

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