Acer Aspire Z3170, Service Manual

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4-4 Troubleshooting
System Internal Inspection
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Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
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Unplug the power cord from the power outlets.
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Unplug the power cord from the system.
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Unplug all peripheral cables from the system.
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Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.
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Remove the system covers. For instructions on removing system covers, refer to “System
Disassembly”.
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Verify that components are properly seated.
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Verify that all cable connectors inside the system are firmly and correctly attached to their
appropriate connectors.
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Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported.
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Replace the system covers.
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Power on the system.
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If the problem with the system is not evident, you can try viewing the POST messages and BIOS
event logs during the system startup.