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 120

No Display Issue

Page 121

 

 

LCD Failure

Page 123

 

 

Internal Keyboard Failure

Page 123

 

 

TouchPad Failure

Page 124

 

 

Internal Speaker Failure

Page 125

 

 

Internal Microphone Failure

Page 127

 

 

Rightside USB Failure

Page 129

 

 

Wireless Function Failure

Page 130

 

 

3G Function Failure

Page 131

 

 

Switch Failure

Page 132

 

 

Thermal Units Failure

Page 133

 

 

Power Button Failure

Page 133

 

 

External Mouse Failure

Page 134

 

 

Other Functions Failure

Page 134

 

 

Intermittent Failures

Page 135

 

 

Undermined Failures

Page 135

 

 

4.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 181.

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Acer EM250 manual Common Problems, Symptoms Verified Go To