Gateway EC14 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Chapter 4 121
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 165.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power On Issue Page 122
No Display Issue Page 123
LCD Failure Page 125
Internal Keyboard Failure Page 126
TouchPad Failure Page 127
Internal Speaker Failure Page 128
Internal Microphone Failure Page 129
USB Failure Page 131
Other Function Failure Page 131
Chapter 4