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This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems.
Hardware Diagnostic Procedure
IMPORTANT:
The diagnostic tests described in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products. Non-
Acerproducts, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid
systemresponses.
1.
Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2.
Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating
thesame operation.
3.
Refer to “Power System check” on page 81 and “Beep Codes” on page 82 to determine which corrective
action to perform.
System Troubleshooting
Chapter 4
Summary of Contents for Aspire M3970
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Page 12: ...4 Chapter 1 Block Diagram ...
Page 48: ...40 Chapter 3 4 Pull the ODD from the chassis ...
Page 72: ...64 Chapter 3 Install the I O Shielding 1 Install I O shielding into chassis ...
Page 87: ...Chapter 3 79 Install the Side Panel 1 Install the side Panel then fix two Screws ...
Page 95: ...87 Chapter 4 b Select Proceed with flash update and Press Enter ...
Page 97: ...Chapter 5 89 M B Placement Jumper and Connector Information Chapter 5 ...