Acer AS8950G manual Power On Issues, Computer Shuts Down Intermittently

Power On Issues

If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at a time, to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

Start
	OK
Check
AC/Battery	NG	Swap AC/Battery
Power on
	OK
Check
Daughter/B &	NG	Swap Daughter/B
FFC Whether		Re-plug PWR FFC
OK
Swap M/B

Figure 4-1. Power On Issue

Computer Shuts Down Intermittently

If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following.

1.Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.

2.Remove all extension cables between the computer and the outlet.

3.Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet.

4.Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the thermal unit and fan airways are free of obstructions.

5.Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to boot the computer to the failure point.

6.Remove any recently installed software.

7.If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information.

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