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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 233.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power On Issue Page 124
No Display Issue Page 125
LCD Failure Page 127
Internal Keyboard Failure Page 127
TouchPad Failure Page 128
Internal Speaker Failure Page 128
ODD Failure Page 131
WLAN Failure Page 134
Thermal Unit Failure Page 134
Other Functions Failure Page 135
Intermittent Failures Page 136
Undermined Failures Page 136
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