Intermittent Problems - Acer TravelMate 6460 Service Manual

Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware
defect, such as cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be
considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problems, follow the procedures below:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
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