Acer Aspire 1300 Service Guide

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Error Message List
No beep Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence
Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power 
System Check” on page 57
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
Main board.
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power 
System Check” on page 57
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main...

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD -Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
LCD backlight doesnt work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running 
“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesnt work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjustedEnter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then 
reboot system....

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Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 58. 
Battery pack
Main board
System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module
Main board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA slot assembly
Main board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked
Main board
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Memory...

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The system doesnt resume from hibernation/ 
standby mode.Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from 
Standby/Hibernation mode. 
Check if the battery is low.
Hard disk drive
Main board
The system doesnt resume from standby mode 
after opening the lid of the portable computer.LCD cover switch
Main board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher 
than 90%. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge 
battery).
Battery pack
Main board
System hangs...

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NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined 
Problems” on page 67.
Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Internal modem does not work correctly.See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 40.
Phone cable
Driver
Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Main board
Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable
Driver
Main board
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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a 
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement 
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1.Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.If any error is...

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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, 
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.  
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power 
System Check” on...

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CON2 Parallel connector CON9 HDD connector
CON3 LCD cable connector JP1 Battery connector
PSW1 Power on switch JSPKR1 Right speaker connector
CON1 VGA connector CON11 FDD FPC connector
SW1 Lid switch JSPKL1 Left speaker connector
CN25 USB connectorX2 CON5 FAN connector
PJ1 Adapter connector CN3 Headphone jack
CON7 Keyboard FFC connector CN4 Microphone-in jack
CON8 CD/DVD-ROM module connector RJ45 LAN connector
CN5 Touchpad FFC connector RJ11 Modem connector
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Bottom View
J2 Modem cable connector
J4 Debug port connector
J5 Modem cable connector
CN10 DIMM connector 2
CN9 DIMM connector 1
PSW2 System-off switch
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J4
J5
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