Acer Aspire 1420pt Service Guide
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Chapter 3141 Replacing the SIM Card 1.Insert the SIM card into the slot. Replacing the Battery 1.Insert the battery outer edge into the slots. 2.Push the battery down into place.
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142Chapter 3 3.Lock the battery. Replacing the Dummy Card 1.Insert the dummy card into the slot.
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Chapter 4143 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...
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144Chapter 4 Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Computer Shuts down Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet. 2.Remove any extension cables between the computer and the outlet. 3.Remove any surge protectors between the...
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Chapter 4145 No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.Make sure that the internal display is selected. On this notebook model, switching between the internal display and the external display is done by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures....
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146Chapter 4 If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the failure point is discovered. 6.Reseat the memory modules. 7.Remove the drives (see “Disassembly Process” on page 34). 8.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 165. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.Reboot the computer. 2.If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same...
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Chapter 4147 6.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 165. LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non- defective FRUs: Start Check LCD module?Swap LCD cable /LCD panel OK NG Check MB LCD connector and cable ? OK Reassemble Re- plug LCD cable OK NG Swap M/B Start Check LCD module?Swap LCD cable /LCD panel OK NG Check MB LCD connector and cable ? OK Reassemble Re- plug LCD cable OK NG Swap M/B
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148Chapter 4 Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start Keyboard properly connected?NoDisconnect and reconnect Keyboard functioning?NoReplace Keyboard Replace mainboard
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Chapter 4149 TouchPad Failure If the To u c h P a d doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Start Check M/B T/P FFCRe-assemble the T/P FFC to M/B OK NG Check TouchPad OK Swap/Reassemble the T/P board or T/P FFC OK NG Swap M/B Start Check M/B T/P FFCRe-assemble the T/P FFC to M/B OK NG Check TouchPad OK Swap/Reassemble the T/P board or T/P FFC OK NG Swap M/B
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150Chapter 4 Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-defective FRUs: Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1.Reboot the computer. 2.Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Check the Device Manager to determine that: • The device is properly installed. • There are no red Xs or...