Acer Aspire 1310 Service Guide

Chapter 353
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1.Remove the four screws on HDD tray, two on each side.
2.Take the HDD off the HDD tray. 
 
Disassembling the Floppy Disk D rive Module
1.Remove the two screws holding the FDD holder. 
2.Remove the screw that fixs the FDD holder then remove the FDD from the FDD holder.
3.Disconnect the FDD FPC.
 
Disassembling the O ptical D rive Module
1.Unscrew the two screws holding the optical bracket.
2.Then remove the optical bracket....

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Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model.   Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified 
options can give false errors  and invalid system responses.
1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempti ng to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic 
test or by repeating the same operation.
3. Disassemble and assemble...

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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is 
required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause 
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. 
Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 30 for details.
1.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the...

Chapter 447
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable 
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 
30 for details.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at...

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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1.Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2.In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total 
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3.Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4.This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1.Power off the computer. 
2.Remove the battery pack and measure the...

Chapter 449
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is 
listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU 
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a 
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the...

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Index of Error Messages
Error Message List
Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence
Struck Key See ““Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 47
System CMOS checksum bad - Default 
configuration usedRTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system.
Real time clock error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot 
system.
Main board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration 
used“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup...

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Error Message List
No beep Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence
Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power 
System Check” on page 47
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
Main board.
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power 
System Check” on page 47
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main...

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
LCD backlight doesnt work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running 
“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesnt work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjustedEnter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then 
reboot system....