Acer TravelMate 380 Series Service Manual page 73

Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
LCD backlight doesn't work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
Unreadable LCD screen
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen
Wrong color displayed
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but
system runs correctly
HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Power shuts down during operation
The system cannot power-on.
The system cannot power-off.
Chapter 4
Action in Sequence
First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running
"Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Enter BIOS Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot
system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Reconnect the LCD cable
LCD cable
LCD
Main board
Action in Sequence
Main board
HDD/CD-ROM drive
Device driver
Main board
Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power
System Check" on page 57.
Battery pack
AC adapter
See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).
Main board
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power
System Check" on page 57.
Battery pack
Power adapter
CPU
Main board
In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch
for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main
board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.
Main board
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