
Troubleshooting
4-3
Troubleshooting
Introduction
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This chapter contains information about troubleshooting common problems associated with
the notebook.
General Information
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The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by
step procedures are designed to be performed as described.
NOTE:
NOTE
:
The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype
cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1.
Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.
2.
If possible, verify the symptoms by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or
repeating the operation that led to the problem.
3.
Use Table 4-1 with the verified symptom to determine the solution.
4.
If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to
Online Support Information
.
Symptoms (Verified)
Power On Issues
No Display Issues
LCD Failure
Internal Keyboard Failure
Touchpad Failure
Internal Speaker Failure
Internal Microphone Failure
Audio and Cardreader Failure
Other Functions Failure
Summary of Contents for Acer M5 481
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Page 9: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications ...
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Page 54: ...1 44 Hardware Specifications and Configurations ...
Page 55: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities ...
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Page 83: ...CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures ...
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