What to do if Acer Aspire 8920 has power failure?
- LLindsey DixonJul 26, 2025
If the Acer Laptop experiences a power failure where the power indicator does not turn on or stay on, refer to “Power System Check” on page 81.
What to do if Acer Aspire 8920 has power failure?
If the Acer Laptop experiences a power failure where the power indicator does not turn on or stay on, refer to “Power System Check” on page 81.
What to do if Acer Aspire 8920 Laptop POST detects an error?
If the Acer Laptop's POST detects an error and displays messages on the screen, consult the “Error Message List” on page 85.
What to do if Acer Aspire 8920 Laptop has LCD display problems?
If you are experiencing other symptoms with your Acer Laptop, such as LCD display problems, consult the “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 84.
What to do if Acer Laptop has intermittent problems?
If you are experiencing intermittent problems with your Acer Laptop that cannot be recreated, use the customer-reported symptoms and refer to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 84, “Intermittent Problems” on page 95, and “Undetermined Problems” on page 96.
What to do if Acer Laptop POST does not complete?
If the Acer Laptop's POST does not complete and there are no beeps or error codes, refer to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 84 and “Undetermined Problems” on page 96.
Display Size | 18.4 inches |
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Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels |
RAM | Up to 4GB DDR2 |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 2.0+EDR |
Connectivity | Gigabit Ethernet |
Weight | 4.1 kg (9.04 lbs) |
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo |
Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce 9600M GT |
Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium |
Optical Drive | DVD Super Multi |
Audio | Dolby Home Theater |
Battery | 8-cell Lithium-Ion |
Chipset | Intel PM965 Express |
Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n |
Webcam | 1.3 Megapixel |
Ports | 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA, 1 x eSATA |
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