Acer TravelMate 5744 Support Question
Acer TravelMate 5744 Support Question
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Question posted by rolpeks on August 5th, 2014
Acer Travelmate 5744 Will Not Power On
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Answer #1: Posted by freginold on October 8th, 2014 4:23 PM
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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 TravelMate 5744 Manual Pages
User Manual - Page 1
TravelMate 5744
User's Manual
User Manual - Page 2
© 2011 All Rights Reserved. TravelMate 5744 User's Manual Original Issue: 05/2011
Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of purchase
User Manual - Page 3
.... Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Disconnecting the power source Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the equipment operator as close to the AC power outlet. INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY
AND COMFORT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read...
User Manual - Page 4
... not insert the plug into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of power available, consult your electrician for details.
4 The plug only fits in too many devices. If you are used with a three-wire grounded plug. Do not...
User Manual - Page 5
...meet the requirements for use in other nearby electrical devices that country/region. The power cord included with the system meets the requirements for that may interfere with the ...volume level after your hearing, follow these instructions. • Increase the volume gradually until you can be powered using a wide range of time. To protect your ears have adjusted. • Do not listen ...
User Manual - Page 7
... openings and AC adapter may expose you to service this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel when: • The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed. • Liquid was spilled into the product. • The product was exposed to qualified service personnel. Product...
User Manual - Page 9
.... Battery performance is damaged. Wireless devices may also explode if damaged. Batteries may be reduced if the battery is fully charged. Always try to www.acer.com for its intended purpose.
User Manual - Page 15
To make emergency calls through your safety and comfort - 15 For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit www.acer-group.com/public/Sustainability/ sustainability01.htm
Mercury advisory For bulb-inside projectors or electronic products containing a non-LED-backlit-LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) ...
User Manual - Page 16
... information refers to offer our customers products with the ENERGY STAR mark. Environmental Protection Agency. Acer ENERGY STAR qualified products:
• Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer... minutes of inactivity respectively.
• Wake the computer from sleep mode by the U.S. Acer is proud to www.energystar.gov or www.energystar.gov/powermanagement. What is ...
User Manual - Page 21
... information on how your computer can help you use your Acer notebook, we have designed a set of your new computer.
The TravelMate User's Manual contains useful information applying to your mobile computing... and functions of guides: First off, the setup poster helps you for making an Acer notebook your choice for your computer desktop; It covers basic topics such as system utilities...
User Manual - Page 22
...the following: • Use the Windows shutdown command: click Start then Click Shut
Down. • Use the power button. • You can also put the computer in sleep mode by pressing the sleep
hotkey + . ...rain or moisture.
22 Do not place it on the computer, simply press and release the power button. To turn the power off the computer and want to turn off , do any of heat, such as a...
User Manual - Page 23
... you close it . First things first - 23
Carefully route the power cord and any other device. • Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of the cord if you are... them away from foot traffic. • When unplugging the power cord, do not pull on the cord itself but pull
on uneven surfaces.
Turn the power off
before removing or replacing batteries. • Do not ...
User Manual - Page 26
... care of your AC adapter
23
Taking care of your battery pack
23
Cleaning and servicing
24
Your Acer notebook tour
30
Top view
31
Left view
33
Right view
34
Base view
36
Touchpad
37
Touchpad ...Lock keys and embedded numeric keypad
39
Hotkeys
40
Windows keys
42
Acer Backup Manager
44
Acer eRecovery Management
46
Creating a recovery backup
47
Recovering your system
50
26
User Manual - Page 30
YOUR ACER NOTEBOOK TOUR
After setting up your computer as illustrated in the setup poster, let us show you around your new Acer notebook.
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User Manual - Page 31
TOP VIEW
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Icon Item
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Microphone
7 Description Internal microphone for sound recording.
Your Acer notebook tour - 31
User Manual - Page 32
... right buttons function like a computer mouse. #
Icon Item
Description
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display
2
Display screen (LCD), displays computer output
(configuration may vary by model).
3
Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4
Keyboard
For entering data into your computer.
5
Touchpad
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like
and right)
the...
User Manual - Page 33
Some keyless models are
also available. Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
Your Acer notebook tour - 33 Note: Wrap the computer security
lock cable around an immovable
object such as a table or handle of a
locked drawer.
USB 2.0 ports
Connect ...
User Manual - Page 35
DC-in jack
Connects to eject the optical drive tray when the computer is off. # Icon 5
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7
Item Optical drive eject button
Emergency eject hole
Description
Ejects the optical disk from the drive. Your Acer notebook tour - 35
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. Note: Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole to an AC adapter.
User Manual - Page 83
... your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be loose. Try attaching an external keyboard to rebuild your system is enabled or not. 2. Check to see if Acer disk-to a power outlet and that it works, contact your notebook. I want to restore my computer to a USB port
and the corresponding port on the computer. Check...
User Manual - Page 90
...
France: Restricted wireless frequency bands Some areas of France have a restricted frequency band. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this computer is in compliance with maximum authorized power of 100 mW in the band 2446.6 MHz to a preliminary authorization procedure by the Ministry of Defense, with the essential...
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