
4-4
Troubleshooting
Power On Issues
0
If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following:
Figure 4-1.
Power On Issue
Computer Shuts Down Intermittently
0
If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following:
1.
Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical
outlet.
2.
Remove all extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
3.
Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the
computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet.
4.
Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are
free of obstructions.
5.
Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not
necessary to boot the computer to the failure point.
6.
Remove any recently installed software.
7.
If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to
.
Summary of Contents for Aspire 8951G
Page 1: ...Aspire 8951G SERVICE GUIDE ...
Page 11: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications ...
Page 14: ...1 4 ...
Page 62: ...1 52 Hardware Specifications and Configurations ...
Page 63: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities ...
Page 91: ...System Utilities 2 29 ...
Page 92: ...2 30 System Utilities ...
Page 93: ...CHAPTER 3 Maintenance Procedures ...
Page 96: ...3 4 ...
Page 130: ...3 38 Machine Maintenance Procedures ID Size Quantity Screw Type R M2 5x4 0 5 ...
Page 152: ...3 60 Machine Maintenance Procedures ...
Page 153: ...CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting ...
Page 182: ...4 30 Troubleshooting ...
Page 183: ...CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations ...
Page 192: ...5 10 Jumper and Connector Locations ...
Page 193: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ...
Page 194: ...6 2 Exploded Diagrams 6 4 Main Assembly 6 4 FRU List 6 6 Screw List 6 15 ...
Page 208: ...6 16 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ...
Page 209: ...CHAPTER 7 Model Definition and Configuration ...
Page 210: ...7 2 Aspire 8951G 7 3 ...
Page 245: ...CHAPTER 8 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 246: ...8 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 8 4 Aspire 8951G 8 4 ...
Page 256: ...8 12 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 257: ...CHAPTER 9 Online Support Information ...
Page 258: ...9 2 Introduction 9 3 ...
Page 260: ...9 4 Online Support Information ...