Acer Aspire 5250 Support Question
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Question posted by alkain on July 25th, 2014
Aspire 5250 Laptop Wont Boot
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on August 21st, 2014 3:15 AM
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When a laptop won't power on, it's often 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 the motherboard.
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 5250 Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 2
... label affixed to the information in the space provided below. All Rights Reserved. Aspire Series Generic User Guide Original Issue: 04/2009
Changes may be made periodically to...include the serial number, model number and purchase information. All correspondence concerning your computer. Aspire Series Notebook PC
Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of Acer Incorporated. No...
User Manual - Page 7
... when not in any special regulations in force in use and/or
before servicing.
• To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from your laptop under the following conditions. Consult your device when its use non-compliant parts when adding or changing components. These devices may cause interference or danger...
User Manual - Page 13
...PDF) and comes preloaded on your computer, clicking on your notebook. The printed Aspire Series Generic User Guide contains useful information applying to "Quick Guide" for certain models". If Adobe Reader... is available in the Aspire product series. It is not installed on AcerSystem User Guide will occasionally refer to functions...
User Manual - Page 19
... notices (only for selected
models)
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To connect the digital antenna
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Watching TV with an external antenna or cable socket 40
BIOS utility
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Boot sequence
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Enable disk-to RF fields (RSS-102)
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LCD panel ergonomic specifications
54 Using passwords
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Entering passwords
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Setting passwords
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Expanding...
User Manual - Page 33
..., when the Acer logo shows, press the F12 key to insert the first backup disc and enable the F12 Boot Menu via the BIOS Setup Utility. 1 Turn on certain models. Restart your previously burned backup discs, you can... the restore is only available on your computer. The system will need to open the Boot Menu. Windows will be installed from the recovery disc. 9 Insert the second recovery disc...
User Manual - Page 34
...reboot.
7 When you can set system parameters.
3 Use the left and right arrow keys to select the Boot submenu. 4 Use the up and down arrow keys to select the IDE1* device. 5 Use the F6 key to move... other devices to a lower boot priority. Ensure that the IDE1* device is the highest priority. 6 Press the ESC key to enter the Exit...
User Manual - Page 50
... this password with a Kensington-compatible security slot for maximum security.
• Password on boot-up and resume from unauthorized access. Do not forget your computer against unauthorized use . ...If you forget your password, please get in touch with password checkpoints on Boot secures your computer from Hibernation for your computer
Your computer is a valuable investment that...
User Manual - Page 51
... of the display screen.
• When the Supervisor Password is
enabled, a prompt appears at boot-up .
• Type the User Password and press to use the computer. If you press
to enter the BIOS ...utility at boot-up .
• Type the Supervisor Password and press to access the BIOS utility. Try again and...
User Manual - Page 60
... and you may need to run this utility.
Boot sequence
To set the boot sequence in the BIOS utility, activate the BIOS utility, then select Boot from the categories listed at the top of the... problems, you do not need to run it. Find Password on boot: and use the and keys to set a password on boot, activate the BIOS utility, then select Security from the categories listed at...
User Manual - Page 62
... to restart the system. English
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Frequently asked questions
The following is crossed-out, click on the power, but the computer does not start or boot up.
User Manual - Page 66
... center. Hard disk 0 error
Contact your dealer or an authorized service center.
Keyboard interface error Contact your dealer or authorized service center for assistance.
Disk boot failure
Insert a system (bootable) disk into the floppy drive (A:), then press to deal with the recommended course of action.
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