What to do if my Acer 3200 won't power on?
If your Acer Laptop isn't powering on, it could be related to the power source. Check the battery pack and power adapter. You may need to replace the battery pack or the power adapter. Also, check the CPU. If the issue persists, the main board may need to be replaced. See “Power System Check” on page 63.
What to do if touchpad doesn’t work on Acer 3200?
If the touchpad on your Acer Laptop isn't working, try rebooting and running the Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver (e.g., Syn touch driver). Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then replace switch board. If no, then replace touch pad PCB. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
What does it mean if my Acer 3200 Laptop can power on, but I hear two long beeps and the LCD is blank?
If your Acer Laptop powers on but you hear two long beeps and the LCD is blank, try reinserting the DIMM. If that doesn't work, replace the DIMM. If the problem persists, the main board may need to be replaced.
What to do if Acer 3200 Laptop battery can’t be charged or discharged?
If the battery in your Acer Laptop isn't charging or discharging, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 64. If this doesn't resolve the problem, consider replacing the battery pack. If the issue still persists, the main board may need to be replaced.
What to do if internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears on Acer 3200?
If the internal keyboard on your Acer Laptop isn't working or is displaying unexpected characters, ensure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
Why does my Acer 3200 Laptop power shut down during operation?
If your Acer Laptop shuts down unexpectedly, the cause may be the power source. Check the battery pack and AC adapter. Also, verify that the thermal module (heat sink or fan) isn't overheating. If none of these steps resolve the issue, the main board might need replacement. See “Power System Check” on page 63.
What to do if Acer Laptop power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank?
If the power-on indicator turns off and the LCD is blank on your Acer Laptop, the problem may be the power source (battery pack and power adapter). Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. As a last resort, replace the main board. See “Power System Check” on page 63.
What to do if Acer Laptop power-on indicator turns on and the LCD is blank?
If the power-on indicator is on but the LCD remains blank on your Acer Laptop, the issue might be related to the power source. See “Power System Check” on page 63. Reconnect the LCD connector. If the problem continues, try replacing the hard disk drive, the LCD cable, or the LCD inverter. If all else fails, replace the main board.
What to do if LCD backlight doesn't work on Acer 3200 Laptop?
If the LCD backlight on your Acer Laptop is not working, first plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. If the issue continues, try replacing the keyboard, the LCD cable, or the LCD inverter. As a final step, replace the main board.
What to do if Acer 3200 power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST?
If the power-on indicator is on and a blinking cursor appears on the LCD during POST on your Acer Laptop, ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. If the problem persists, replace the main board.
General| Series | 3200 Series |
|---|---|
| RAM | 256MB - 2GB DDR SDRAM |
| Display | 15.0" XGA TFT LCD (1024 x 768) |
| Hard Drive | 40GB, 60GB |
| Optical Drive | DVD/CD-RW combo drive or DVD-Dual drive |
| Operating System | Windows XP Home Edition |
| Networking | 56K Modem, 10/100 Ethernet |
| Weight | 2.8 kg (6.17 lbs) |
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