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Table of Contents No Display Issue 139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 140 LCD ...151 Fingerprint Reader Failure 152 Thermal Unit Failure 152 External Mouse Failure 153 Other Failures 153 Intermittent Problems 154 Undetermined Problems 154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 156 Each PEIM ... 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft...
Table of Contents No Display Issue 139 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 140 LCD ...151 Fingerprint Reader Failure 152 Thermal Unit Failure 152 External Mouse Failure 153 Other Failures 153 Intermittent Problems 154 Undetermined Problems 154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 156 Each PEIM ... 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft...
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...Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 138 No Display... resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation....
...Problems Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Use the following procedure as possible. 2. Symptoms (Verified) Go To Power On Issue Page 138 No Display... resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation....
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...'t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status...On Issue" on page 211. Reseat the memory modules. 7. On this model). Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 42). 8. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations....
...'t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn't display, perform the following actions one at least one of the following occurs: • Fans start up • Status...On Issue" on page 211. Reseat the memory modules. 7. On this model). Connect an external monitor to correct the problem. If the POST or video appears on the external display, see "Disassembly Process" on page 42). 8. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations....
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... replaced. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. If the display is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. If desktop display resolution is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the...
... replaced. Adjust the brightness to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on the desktop and select Personalize´ Display Settings. If the display is too dim at a time to correct the problem. 1. If desktop display resolution is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the...
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...is set correctly. 7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 4. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. If the issue is virus free. 3. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on... ODD and restart the computer. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. Click Next. f. The Install Windows screen displays. e. i. Check the BIOS settings are required. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Replace the HDD. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore...
...is set correctly. 7. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. Ensure all external devices. 2. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 4. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 5. If the issue is virus free. 3. Disconnect all cables and jumpers on... ODD and restart the computer. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. Click Next. f. The Install Windows screen displays. e. i. Check the BIOS settings are required. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. Replace the HDD. Run a complete virus scan using System Restore...
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Try an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to correct the problem. 1. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD... Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Check that the ODD device is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The ...tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to Start´ Control Panel´...
Try an alternate disc. 3. Navigate to correct the problem. 1. Do not replace a nondefective FRUs: ODD Not Operating Correctly If the ODD... Devices with Removable Storage panel. 4. Reboot the computer and retry the operation. 2. Check that the ODD device is displayed in My Computer or the BIOS setup • LED does not flash when the computer starts up • The ...tray does not eject • Access failure screen displays • The ODD is noisy Perform the following actions one at a time to Start´ Control Panel´...
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...´ System´ Device Manager. b. Ensure that there are not running low: a. a. Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down list. b. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that the software used for the media inserted in the drive, perform the following ... can not be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to another computer. c. Check that AutoPlay is set to correct the problem. 1. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is correct for all media and...
...´ System´ Device Manager. b. Ensure that there are not running low: a. a. Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down list. b. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. Check that the software used for the media inserted in the drive, perform the following ... can not be burned, perform the following actions one at a time to another computer. c. Check that AutoPlay is set to correct the problem. 1. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is correct for all media and...
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... Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Bluetooth Module Removing 75 Board Layout Top View 161 C Camera Module 89 Common Problems 138 computer on indicator 9 CPU 85 D DIMM Modules Removing 50 Display 4 E EasyTouch Failure 151 Euro 13 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Finger Print Reader Index Removing 70 Fingerprint Reader Failure...
... Exit 30 Security 26 System Security 30 Bluetooth Module Removing 75 Board Layout Top View 161 C Camera Module 89 Common Problems 138 computer on indicator 9 CPU 85 D DIMM Modules Removing 50 Display 4 E EasyTouch Failure 151 Euro 13 External Module Disassembly Flowchart 43 F Features 1 Finger Print Reader Index Removing 70 Fingerprint Reader Failure...
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Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 MediaTouch Button Failure 151 Memory Check 138 MIC Module 94 Model Definition 180 Modem Module Removing 78 N No Display Issue 139 O ODD Removing 53 Online Support Information 211 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 Power On Failure 138 R RJ-11 Port Removing 81 RTC Battery...Fingerprint Reader 152 Internal Microphone 144 Internal Speakers 142 LCD Failure 141 MediTouch Buttons 151 No Display 139 Other Failures 153 Power On 138 Thermal Unit 152 Touchpad 142 USB 149 WLAN 150 U Undetermined Problems 154 Upper Cover Removing 67 USB Board Removing 77 USB Failure (Rightside) 149 utility ...
Flowchart 55 Mainboard 80 MediaTouch Button Failure 151 Memory Check 138 MIC Module 94 Model Definition 180 Modem Module Removing 78 N No Display Issue 139 O ODD Removing 53 Online Support Information 211 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 left 5 Power On Failure 138 R RJ-11 Port Removing 81 RTC Battery...Fingerprint Reader 152 Internal Microphone 144 Internal Speakers 142 LCD Failure 141 MediTouch Buttons 151 No Display 139 Other Failures 153 Power On 138 Thermal Unit 152 Touchpad 142 USB 149 WLAN 150 U Undetermined Problems 154 Upper Cover Removing 67 USB Board Removing 77 USB Failure (Rightside) 149 utility ...
