Acer 5940G User Manual

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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 219.
Symptoms (Verified)
Go To
Power On Issue
Page 136
No Display Issue
LCD Failure
Page 139
Internal Keyboard Failure
Page 139
TouchPad Failure
Page 140
Internal Speaker Failure
Page 140
Internal Microphone Failure
Page 142
ODD Failure
Page 144
Modem Failure
Page 147
WLAN Failure
Page 147
Thermal Unit Failure
Page 148
Other Functions Failure
Page 149
Intermittent Failures
Page 150
Undermined Failures
Page 150
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