Acer Aspire 1400 Service Guide

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02B0 Diskette drive A/B error Drive A: or B: is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests.
Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS 
Setup Utility
Check if the diskette drive is attached correctly.
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 70. 
02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.
Main board
02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. 
On older boards, check...

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Error Message List
No beep Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is 
blank.Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power 
System Check” on page 71. 
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
Main board.
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is 
blank.Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power 
System Check” on page 71. 
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD...

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
LCD backlight doesnt work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjustedEnter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Defaults” on Exit screen, 
then reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesnt work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Unreadable LCD screen 
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal...

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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
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from 
actual size.DIMM
Main board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound 
comes from the computer. Audio driver
Speaker
Main board
Internal speakers make...

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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 81. Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
System configuration does not match the 
installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then 
reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
External display does not work correctly. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 48
See if there is an error beep. If there...

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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 advanced diagnostic test for the main board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.If any...

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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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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message
Error MessageAction in Sequence
Hardware Error  See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 48
VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then restest with this diskette.
BIOS Update Program Error Turn off the power and restart the system.
System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.
Without AC adapter make sure to connect AC adapter
Battery Low make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot 
system. 

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Jumper and Connector Locations
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SW1 Settings (Lid switch)
SW2 Settings 
E-JP1 LCD Connector F-JP2 Power Button Board Connetor
G-JP5 SODIMM Connector H-JP6 Microphone Jack
I-JP8 Earphones Jack J-JP7, JP9 Speaker Connector
K-JP10  Main Board to Touch Pad Board FFC 
connectorL-JP11 Main Board to Touch Pad Board FPC Connector
M-JP12 JP12 Keyboard Connector
Setting
Switch 1 NONE 
Switch 2 STAND BY
Switch 3 HIBERNATE
Switch 4 ON/OFF BUTTON
SW2Setting
POWER BUTTON ON:SYSTEM ON
OFF: SYSTEM OFF