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... is plugged in the floppy drive? If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to save power. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your computer. • The operating system files may arise during Windows setup into an...
... is plugged in the floppy drive? If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to save power. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your computer. • The operating system files may arise during Windows setup into an...
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...: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is crossed-out, click on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is clean and not scratched. • Check your drive cannot...
...: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is crossed-out, click on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is clean and not scratched. • Check your drive cannot...
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...and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If you want ... where to the documentation that you keep your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of your local dealer or...
...and damaged the computer • If liquid has been spilled into the computer • If the computer is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If you want ... where to the documentation that you keep your area. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 5 • If your problem is not listed in your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of your local dealer or...
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... local office in the country of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. If the problem is causing the problem. However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in the countries of European Union, as well as of ...its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of use and contact your equipment. In the event of problems, you will be used in strict accordance with a telecommunications compliance label. "TBR 21"] for Australia For safety reasons, only connect...
... local office in the country of applicable countries EU member states as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. If the problem is causing the problem. However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in the countries of European Union, as well as of ...its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of use and contact your equipment. In the event of problems, you will be used in strict accordance with a telecommunications compliance label. "TBR 21"] for Australia For safety reasons, only connect...
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... and the beginning of another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it...
... and the beginning of another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make or model, nor does it...
Acer Aspire Z5600 Desktop Service Guide
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... 99 Replacing the RAM 100 Replacing the Hinge Cover 101 Replacing the RAM Cover 102 Troubleshooting 103 Common Problems 103 ODD Failure 104 Wireless Failure 107 Camera Failure 108 Speaker Failure 109 LCD Failure 111 General Troubleshooting Issues 113 Intermittent... Problems 116 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 Bottom View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series Exploded ...
... 99 Replacing the RAM 100 Replacing the Hinge Cover 101 Replacing the RAM Cover 102 Troubleshooting 103 Common Problems 103 ODD Failure 104 Wireless Failure 107 Camera Failure 108 Speaker Failure 109 LCD Failure 111 General Troubleshooting Issues 113 Intermittent... Problems 116 Undetermined Problems 116 Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 Bottom View 118 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 119 Clearing Password Check 119 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 120 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 Aspire Z5600/Z5610 Series Exploded ...
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...the bottom of screen). NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Chapter 2 17 In this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the menu options to go to enter Setup" message is ... and optimized, and you do not need to run Setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. Read this ...
...the bottom of screen). NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing F9. Chapter 2 17 In this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any of the menu options to go to enter Setup" message is ... and optimized, and you do not need to run Setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigation keys for parameters are in square brackets. Read this ...
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Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to try and resolve the issue. Chapter 4 103 Verify... diagnostic test or by attempting to LCD failure section Replace Mainboard 4. Use the troubleshooting sections to test only Acer products. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following procedure as possible. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" ...
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to try and resolve the issue. Chapter 4 103 Verify... diagnostic test or by attempting to LCD failure section Replace Mainboard 4. Use the troubleshooting sections to test only Acer products. Troubleshooting Chapter 4 Common Problems Use the following procedure as possible. 2. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" ...
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Check that the ODD device is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. 104 Chapter 4 Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. Navigate to Start´ ...
Check that the ODD device is noisy Perform the following general solutions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable. 104 Chapter 4 Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. Navigate to Start´ ...
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...Enable. c. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is not removed from the drop down list. Check that system resources are no yellow ...mark, right-click on the disc is correct for burning discs is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Try closing some applications. c. d. Navigate to DMA: a. Select the region suitable for all media and ...
...Enable. c. Discs Do Not Burn Properly If discs can only be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is not removed from the drop down list. Check that system resources are no yellow ...mark, right-click on the disc is correct for burning discs is choppy or jumps, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Try closing some applications. c. d. Navigate to DMA: a. Select the region suitable for all media and ...
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...drive, motherboard, and cables. b. e. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. a. c. d. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct the problem. 1. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should ...the entry is probably defective and should be replaced. 4. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. Check for broken connectors on the Information page. a. d. Play a DVD movie f. Turn off the power and remove the cover...
...drive, motherboard, and cables. b. e. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. a. c. d. Restart the computer and press F2 to correct the problem. 1. Check for broken connectors on the drive, motherboard, and cable connections. If the drive works with the new cable, the original cable should ...the entry is probably defective and should be replaced. 4. Turn off the power and remove the cover to inspect the connections to correct the problem. 1. Check for broken connectors on the Information page. a. d. Play a DVD movie f. Turn off the power and remove the cover...
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... OK Check speaker module OK NG Reconnect cable correctly OK NG Replace NG speaker OK module NG Replace Mainboard OK Close Close Close Sound Problems If sound problems are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device... all volume controls are set mid range: a. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. Reboot the computer. 2. Select Speakers and click Configure to correct the problem. 1.
... OK Check speaker module OK NG Reconnect cable correctly OK NG Replace NG speaker OK module NG Replace Mainboard OK Close Close Close Sound Problems If sound problems are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device... all volume controls are set mid range: a. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. Reboot the computer. 2. Select Speakers and click Configure to correct the problem. 1.
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... CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer. Reseat the memory modules. 5. LCD Failure If the integrated LCD display fails, use the following flowchart to correct the problem. 1. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 42). 6.
... CD/DVD discs. Restart the computer. Reseat the memory modules. 5. LCD Failure If the integrated LCD display fails, use the following flowchart to correct the problem. 1. Remove the drives (see "Online Support Information" on page 42). 6.
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... resolution is properly installed. d. Readjust if necessary. 6. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. If the display is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. Minimize or close all Windows. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. e. b. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Check the Device Manager...
... resolution is properly installed. d. Readjust if necessary. 6. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. If the display is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. Minimize or close all Windows. Click and drag the Resolution slider to its highest level. e. b. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Check the Device Manager...
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... select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 3. Test the microphone hardware: a. Select Set up -to-date software to correct the problem. 1. d. Remove any surge protectors between devices. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are...Navigate to complete the test. 8. Select the microphone type from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Select the ...
... select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 3. Test the microphone hardware: a. Select Set up -to-date software to correct the problem. 1. d. Remove any surge protectors between devices. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit and fan airways are...Navigate to complete the test. 8. Select the microphone type from the BIOS, the drive may be defective and should be replaced. 5. Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Select the ...
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... the Boot menu. 6. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem. 4. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are required. insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart ... known good date using System Restore. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD ...
... the Boot menu. 6. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem. 4. See "Disassembly Process" on the HDD and ODD are required. insert the Windows 7 Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart ... known good date using System Restore. External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure. 5. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD ...
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...Remove or disconnect all attached devices are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM ...• CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module 4. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until...
...Remove or disconnect all attached devices are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM ...• CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module 4. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until...
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... our services, so if you need them. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ...8226; Service guides for ways to us. and password. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our...
... our services, so if you need them. Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ...8226; Service guides for ways to us. and password. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our...
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... Removing 45 Replacing 80 D Index Disassembly General Information 33 Disassembly Requirements 33 F Features 1 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 H HDD Module Removing 55, 57 I Intermittent Problems 116 Inverter Board Removing 48 Replacing 77 J Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 K Keyboard Usage 8 L LCD Bezel Removing 41 Replacing 84 LCD Brackets...
... Removing 45 Replacing 80 D Index Disassembly General Information 33 Disassembly Requirements 33 F Features 1 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 123 H HDD Module Removing 55, 57 I Intermittent Problems 116 Inverter Board Removing 48 Replacing 77 J Jumper and Connector Locations 117 Top View 117 K Keyboard Usage 8 L LCD Bezel Removing 41 Replacing 84 LCD Brackets...