What to do if my Acer Aspire 9420 Laptop doesn’t power on?
If your Acer Laptop doesn't power on, the problem might be with the power source, which includes the battery pack and power adapter. Consult “Power System Check” for guidance. If the issue persists, consider replacing the battery pack, the power adapter, the hard drive & battery connection board, or the main board.
What to do if power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank on Acer Aspire 9420 Laptop?
If the power-on indicator is on but the LCD is blank on your Acer Laptop, the problem could be the power source (battery pack and power adapter). Refer to “Power System Check” and reconnect the LCD connector. If this doesn't solve the problem, consider replacing the hard disk drive, the LCD cable, the LCD inverter, or the main board.
How to fix battery that can’t be charged on Acer Aspire 9420?
If the battery of your Acer Laptop can’t be charged, see “Check the Battery Pack”. If that doesn't resolve the issue, replace the battery pack or the main board.
What to do if internal speakers make noise or emit no sound on Acer Aspire 9420 Laptop?
If the internal speakers on your Acer Laptop are making noise or emitting no sound, consider replacing the speaker or the main board.
What to do if the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected error appears on Acer Laptop?
If the internal keyboard on your Acer Laptop isn't working or an unexpected error appears, ensure the flexible cable extending from the internal keyboard is correctly connected on the system board. You can also try to reconnect the keyboard cable. If the issue persists, replace the keyboard or the main board.
What to do if memory count appears different from actual size on Acer Laptop?
If the memory count (size) appears different from the actual size on your Acer Laptop, enter the BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then reboot the system. If the issue continues, replace the DIMM or the main board.
Why the system does not enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute on Acer Aspire 9420?
If your Acer Laptop does not enter hibernation mode and you hear four short beeps every minute, try pressing Fn + F4 to see if the computer enters hibernation mode. If not, replace the touchpad, the keyboard, the hard disk connection board, the hard disk drive, or the main board.
How to fix no sound from the computer in Windows multimedia programs on Acer Aspire 9420 Laptop?
If no sound comes from your Acer Laptop in Windows multimedia programs, replace the audio driver, replace the speaker, or replace the main board.
What to do if errors occur with the external CD-ROM drive on Acer Laptop?
If errors occur with the external CD-ROM drive on your Acer Laptop, try to reconnect the connector on the system board or reconnect the external CD-ROM drive. If the problem persists, replace the external CD-ROM drive or the main board.
What to do if errors occur with the internal diskette driver on Acer Laptop?
If errors occur with the internal diskette driver on your Acer Laptop, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board, reconnect the external diskette drive, replace the external diskette driver, or replace the main board.
General| RAM | Up to 4GB DDR2 |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Windows Vista Home Premium |
| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g |
| Chipset | Intel 945PM |
| Storage | 120GB HDD |
| Display | 17-inch WXGA+ (1440 x 900) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce Go 7300 |
| Optical Drive | DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive |
| Ports | 4 x USB 2.0, VGA, S-Video, IEEE 1394, RJ-45, RJ-11 |
| Battery | 6-cell Li-ion |
Covers OS, Platform, Memory, Graphics, Storage, I/O, Power, Dimensions, Environment details.
Details physical layout and external features including front, left, right, rear, and base views.
Explains keyboard functions, special keys, and system status indicator lights.
Details touchpad operation, basic functions, and user interaction methods.
Describes software utilities for system management, performance, and recovery.
Explains how to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility for system configuration.
Displays system information like CPU type, BIOS version, and serial number.
Allows specification of system time, date, memory, and boot options.
Manages password protection levels for system access.
Defines the order of bootable devices for operating system loading.
Options to save or discard changes and exit the setup utility.
Lists required tools, safety precautions, and initial steps before disassembling the unit.
Step-by-step instructions for removing and replacing various internal hardware components.
Procedures to check diskette, CD-ROM, keyboard, and memory for issues.
Steps for diagnosing power supply issues and touchpad functionality problems.
Lists POST errors, BIOS beep codes, and symptom-to-FRU mapping for error resolution.
Guidance for diagnosing and resolving intermittent and undetermined system problems.
Identifies connectors and jumpers on the motherboard's top side for hardware reference.
Identifies connectors and jumpers on the motherboard's bottom side for hardware reference.
Visual representation of all components for easy identification during repair.
Detailed list of all replaceable parts with their ACER part numbers.
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