6-2 Troubleshooting and Repair
Introduction
This chapter provides the most common problems encountered with the Versa
Note notebook computer and some troubleshooting checklists. Common
problems include:
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System BIOS Related Problems
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LCD Display Problems
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System Power and Boot-Up Problems
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External Interface Problems (Serial, Printer, CRT, FIR, USB, PS/2)
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Audio Problems
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PCMCIA Problems
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Power Management Problems
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Input Device Problems (Keyboard and Glidepad)
Helpful Starters
Here are a few helpful starters to begin with before troubleshooting the
notebook:
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Is there any external power source connected to the computer?
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Is the battery fully charged?
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Is the computer turned on and is the POWER LED activated?
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Are all cables connected properly and securely?
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Have all necessary device drivers been installed properly?
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Have you checked your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files for
errors?
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Is the Power Management function enabled under BIOS Setup? Press any
key to wake the system up again.