Undetermined Problems - Acer TravelMate Vico Series Service Manual

Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See "Power
System Check" on page 69.):
Power-off the computer.
1.
Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
2.
Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
3.
Non-Acer devices
Printer, mouse, and other external devices
Battery pack
Hard disk drive
DIMM
CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
PC Cards
Power-on the computer.
4.
Determine if the problem has changed.
5.
If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
6.
If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
7.
System board
LCD assembly
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