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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. Symptoms (Verified)
Go To
Power On Issue
Page 108
No Display Issue
Page 109
LCD Failure
Page 110
Internal Keyboard Failure
Page 111
TouchPad Failure
Page 112
Internal Speaker Failure
Page 112
Internal Microphone Failure
Page 114
Rightside USB Failure
Page 116
Wireless Function Failure
Page 116
3G Function Failure
Page 117
Switch Failure
Page 117
Cosmetic Failure
Page 118
Thermal Units Failure
Page 118
External Mouse Failure
Page 119
Other Function Failures
Page 119
Intermittent Problems
Page 121
Undetermined Problems
Page 121
4.
If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 265.
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