Acer Aspire 5520 Support Question
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Question posted by sheish on June 4th, 2014
Acer Aspire 5520 5912 Won't Power Up
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on June 27th, 2014 5:02 AM
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Usually when a laptop won't power on, it's because of one of four things: the battery, the battery charger/AC adapter, the power board/battery charging board (if the laptop has one), or themotherboard.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
You can attempt to rule out the battery by attaching the AC adapter and trying to turn the laptop on. If the laptop turns on when on AC power but won't turn on with the battery, then one of two things is happening: either the battery is bad, or the charger is bad and the battery has run down. If the laptop won't turn on with or without the AC adapter plugged in, then the battery is not the problem. If your AC adapter has an LED on it, you can often tell if the adapter isn't working because the LED won't light up. (However, just because the LED does come on doesn't mean the adapter is working as it should.)
If it doesn't seem to be either the charger/adapter or the battery, then you're probably looking at either the power board or motherboard. If you are comfortable taking the laptop apart, you might want to try replacing the power board, which is the board that the charger plugs into. Amazon.com sells power boards (also sometimes called power jack boards) for many laptops for between $15 and $30.
The motherboard is a more expensive option to replace, so a good rule of thumb is to try the less expensive parts first. If it still won't power on, you may have a bad motherboard, in which case it might be cheaper to get a new laptop than have the motherboard repaired or replaced.
Related Acer Aspire 5520 Manual Pages
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 2
... publication without the prior written permission of such revisions or changes. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire 5520G/5520/5220 Series Notebook PC
Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to your unit...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 10
... (EPA) and the US Department of user inactivity. • Wake the computer from Sleep mode by pushing power button. • More power management settings can be done through Acer ePower
Management.
The following section provides tips for power management:
• Activate display' Sleep mode within 15 minutes of user inactivity. • Activate computer's Sleep...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 13
... these steps to use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of guides:
First off
To turn on the computer, simply press and release the power button below the LCD screen beside... troubleshooting.
The printed User's Guide introduces you to the basic features and functions of the power button. Note: Viewing the file requires Adobe Reader.
If Adobe Reader is available in Portable...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 20
Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)
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Federal Communications Comission
Declaration of ...
Boot sequence
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Enable disk-to-disk recovery
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Password
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Using software
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Playing DVD movies
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Power management
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Acer eRecovery Management
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Create backup
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Burn backup disc
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Restore and recovery
83
Troubleshooting
84
Troubleshooting tips
84...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 21
... you to reset it except by default in the upper half of your screen, it . Actual product specifications may vary.
• Acer eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently. • Acer ePower Management optimizes battery usage via customizable
power plans.
• Acer eAudio Management allows you must initialize the Empowering Technology password.
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 24
... right-click the Windows power icon in the system tray and select "Acer ePower Management".
To edit a power plan:
Editing a power plan allows you wish to switch to save your power management options. You can create, switch between power plans:
1 Select the power plan you to a personalized set of power options. 1 Click the Create Power Plan icon. 2 Enter a name...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 34
...), sharing folders overview/sharing service on /off , and a shortcut to fit the situation as you can quickly configure your Acer system to the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. Settings include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless networking on or off , external display settings, display orientation and synchronization status. Empowering Technology
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Windows...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 36
...
3
Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
4
Power button
Turns the computer on and off.
5
Easy-launch
Buttons for launching frequently used...launch buttons" on page 26 for
more details.
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Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology
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Acer Arcade
For use the computer.
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Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 43
... standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes 71 W 4800 mAh Li-ion battery pack (8-cell) 44.4 W 4000 mAh Li-ion battery pack (6-cell) 3-pin 65 W AC adaptor (for selected models) • 2.5-hour rapid charge system-off • 3.5-hour charge-in-use 3-pin 90 W AC adapter supporting Acer QuicCharge™ technology: (for...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 51
... combination. See "Acer Empowering Technology" on and off .
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Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
+
Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness. Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on page 1.
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Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to return.
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. To activate hotkeys...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 68
watch video clips • Album - watch DVDs or VCDs • Video - English
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Acer Arcade (for selected models)
Acer Arcade is an integrated player for selected
models)
• Cinema - watch or listen, click ... home page.
• Music - It can be operated using your screensaver and power-saving features are unavailable. listen to music files in a variety of formats • TV -
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 113
...built in to ensure good quality radiocommunication.
The FCC RF safety requirement
The radiated output power of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and Liechtenstein. Usage allowed... or manually (by users) to the screen section and all persons. Note: The Acer wireless Mini PCI adapter implements a transmission diversity function. English
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List of applicable...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 115
... operation. z, or A - San Jose, CA 95110 USA
Contact person:
Acer Representative
Tel:
1-254-298-4000
Fax:
1-254-298-4147 Operation is responsible for this declaration:
Product name:
Notebook PC
Model number:
ICW50
Machine type:
Aspire 5520G/5520/5220
SKU number:
Aspire 5520G/5520/5220-xxxxx ("x" = 0 - 9, a - 95
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Federal Communications Comission Declaration...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G User's Guide - Page 116
...steps have been taken and are in Electrical and Electronic Equipment English
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We, Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, ...Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: ICW50 Machine Type: Aspire 5520G/5520/5220 SKU Number: Aspire 5520G/5520/5220-xxxxx ("x" = 0~9, a ~ ...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 14
Your Acer Notebook Tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
Turns the computer on and off.
button/indicator
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication. Front View
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Icon
Item Built-in camera
Power button
Description
0.3 megapixel web camera for launching...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 19
... keyboard there are pre-set the Web browser and mail buttons, run the Acer Empowering Technology. Function
Description
Bluetooth
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Description Lights up when the battery is being charged. Battery
Lights up when the ...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 25
... up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for the first time.
T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Right-click on the Empowering...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 27
... turn the following functions on the lower left-hand side. 2.
Enter the name for your needs. A new power plan is "Maximum Performance." To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface. Balanced, Power Saver, and High Performance. Chapter 1
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Change the display and sleep settings as desired. 5. You can also...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 28
Acer ePresentation Management
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Chapter 1 For additional power options, click "More Power option". If auto-detection hardware is connected to an external device or project using the hot key: Fn + F5...
Aspire 5220/5520/5520G Service Guide - Page 32
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NOTE: If your Acer ezDock.
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Chapter 1
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