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 140

No Display Issue

Page 141

 

 

Random Loss of BIOS Settings

Page 142

 

 

LCD Failure

Page 143

 

 

Internal Keyboard Failure

Page 143

 

 

TouchPad Failure

Page 144

 

 

Internal Speaker Failure

Page 145

 

 

Internal Microphone Failure

Page 147

 

 

HDD Failure

Page 148

 

 

ODD Failure

Page 149

 

 

USB (Right side) Failure

Page 153

 

 

WLAN Failure

Page 154

 

 

Bluetooth Failure

Page 155

 

 

Easy Button Failure

Page 156

 

 

Thermal Unit Failure

Page 157

 

 

External Mouse Failure

Page 157

 

 

Other Functions Failure

Page 158

 

 

Motherboard CMOS discharge

Page 159

 

 

Intermittent Failures

Page 159

 

 

Undermined Failures

Page 159

 

 

4.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 207.

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