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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.
4. If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 243.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power On Issue Page 130
No Display Issue Page 131
LCD Failure Page 133
Internal Keyboard Failure Page 133
TouchPad Failure Page 134
Internal Speaker Failure Page 134
ODD Failure Page 137
WLAN Failure Page 140
Thermal Unit Failure Page 140
Other Functions Failure Page 141
Intermittent Failures Page 142
Undermined Failures Page 142

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