Acer Aspire One Model Nav Service Guide

							Chapter 3101
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.Insert the HDD in to the HDD Carrier and secure the Carrier to the HDD by replacing the four (4) screws.
2.Insert the HDD Module into the Lower Cover as 
shown.3.Slide the HDD Module in the direction of the arrow to 
connect the interface.
4.Replace the HDD door by lining up the guide hooks 
as shown.5.Remove the three (3) screws from the HDD Cover. 
						

							102Chapter 3
Replacing the Battery Pack
1.Slide and hold the battery release latch to the 
release position (1), then insert the battery pack in to 
the main unit (2).2.Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the lock 
position. 
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							Chapter 4103
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 213.
Symptoms (Verified)Go To
Power On Issue Page 104
No Display Issue Page 105
LCD Failure Page 107
Internal Keyboard Failure Page 107
TouchPad Failure Page 108
Internal Speaker Failure Page 109
Internal Microphone Failure Page 111
Rightside USB Failure Page 113
Wireless Function Failure Page 114
3G Function Failure Page 115
Switch Failure Page 116
Thermal Units Failure Page 117
Power Button Failure Page 117
External Mouse Failure Page 118
Other Functions Failure Page 118
Intermittent Failures Page 119
Undermined Failures Page 119
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							104Chapter 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 computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly 
into a known good electrical outlet. 
4.Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not necessary to 
boot the computer to the failure point.
5.Remove any recently installed software.
6.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 213.
Start
Check
AC/Batt 
only power 
on
Swap 
AC/Battery
OK
NG
Check 
Power/B
Whether 
OK
OK
Swap Power 
SW/B 
OK
NG
Swap M/B 
						

							Chapter 4105
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.
2.Make sure the computer has power by checking at least one of the following occurs:
• Fans start up 
• Status LEDs light up
If there is no power, see “Power On Issue” on page 104.
3.Drain any stored power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for 
10 seconds. Reconnect the power and reboot the computer.
4.Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and the external 
display is by pressing Fn+F5 (on this model). 
If the POST or video appears on the external display, see “LCD Failure” on page 107.
5.Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations. Remove any 
memory cards and CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer.
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 40).
8.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 213.
Power On?trouble shooting
Replace
Ext. DDR RAM
mod ule
No
LC D  panel/cable  ok?
ConnectNo
Replace LCD 
panel/cable
Ex t . DDR R AM
connected?
Ex t . DDR R AM
module OK?
START
Nogo to no  power
step
No
Connect  it  w ell
it  w ell
No
module well
LCD cable  well
connected ?
Replace 
M/B 
						

							106Chapter 4
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 location, the LCD is faulty and 
should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 40.
3.If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD 
is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 40.
4.Adjust the brightness to its highest level. See the User Manual for instructions on adjusting settings. 
NOTE: Ensure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness.
If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See 
“Disassembly Process” on page 40.
5.Check the display resolution is correctly configured:
a.Minimize or close all Windows. 
b.If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel 
zoom feature in the application. 
c.If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select 
Personalize´ Display Settings. 
d.Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution. 
e.Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary.
6.Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated.
7.Remove and reinstall the video driver.
8.Check the Device Manager to determine that:
• The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. 
• There are no device conflicts. 
• No hardware is listed under Other Devices.
9.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 213.
10.Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the onscreen prompts.
11 .If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 213.
Random Loss of BIOS Settings
If the computer is experiencing intermittent loss of BIOS information, perform the following actions one at a 
time to correct the problem.
1.If the computer is more than one year old, replace the CMOS battery.
2.Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
3.If the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power 
and data cables between devices.
If the BIOS settings are still lost, replace the cables.
4.If HDD information is missing from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 
5.Replace the Motherboard.
6.If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 213. 
						

							Chapter 4107
LCD Failure
If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace non-
defective FRUs:
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
Check LCD 
module?
Swap 
LCD cable 
/LCD panel
OK
NG
Swap M/B
START
Keyboard FPC
well connected?NoCo nn ect
it well
K eyb oa r d  O K?NoRepl ace
keyboard
Replace M/B 
						

							108Chapter 4
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 FFC
Re -a s s emble  
the T/P FFC  to 
M/B
OK
NG
Check 
Logic Upper
OK
Swap/Re-
assemble the 
T/P board or 
T/P FFC
OK
NG
Swap M/B 
						

							Chapter 4109
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 yellow exclamation marks. 
• There are no device conflicts. 
• No hardware is listed under Other Devices.
3.Roll back the audio driver to the previous version, if updated recently.
4.Remove and reinstall the audio driver.
5.Ensure that all volume controls are set mid range:
a.Click the volume icon on the taskbar and drag the slider to 50. Ensure that the volume is not muted.
b.Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted.
6.Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Ensure that Speakers are selected 
as the default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: If Speakers does not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices 
(clear by default).
7.Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the onscreen prompts to configure 
the speakers.
Start
Check M/B 
SPK cable 
Re -a s s emble  
the SPK  cable 
to M/B
OK
NG
Check 
Logic Lower
OK
Swap Logic 
lower
OK
NG
Swap M/B 
						

							11 0Chapter 4
8.Remove and recently installed hardware or software.
9.Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. 
If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.
10.Reinstall the Operating System.
11 .If the Issue is still not resolved, see “Online Support Information” on page 213.