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Laptop won't boot

Started by swebb32_99 , Mar 01 2010 12:20 PM

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#1 swebb32_99

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Posted 01 March 2010 - 12:20 PM

I have a laptop with the following specs, that won't boot.

Acer TravelMate 2304LCi
Model # ZL1
Intel Celeron M350
1.3GHz, 40GB, 256 MB

When I first got the computer, It booted to the Acer splash screen and froze. The screen was disrupted (pixelated/missing parts of the screen). After I tried restarting, nothing happened. The HD would briefly light up, but it wouldn't blink like it was working. I connect the laptop to my monitor to see if the it was the video card and there was no signal. I did see a suggestion to try the CMOS battery, but is there anything else I should try or is the motherboard bad?

Thanks.

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Posted 01 March 2010 - 12:33 PM

I have a laptop with the following specs, that won't boot.

Acer TravelMate 2304LCi
Model # ZL1
Intel Celeron M350
1.3GHz, 40GB, 256 MB

When I first got the computer, It booted to the Acer splash screen and froze. The screen was disrupted (pixelated/missing parts of the screen). After I tried restarting, nothing happened. The HD would briefly light up, but it wouldn't blink like it was working. I connect the laptop to my monitor to see if the it was the video card and there was no signal. I did see a suggestion to try the CMOS battery, but is there anything else I should try or is the motherboard bad?

Thanks.

Unless you are one of those people who understand electronics and modular electronics layouts, I would suggest this acer goes to a repair shop.

You say you got the Travelmate in "not working" condition, so I take it it's previous owner gave it to you because of this.

There are tutorals on line on how to disassemble and repair laptops, but unless you have the knowledge and the right tools, this is best left to a professional.

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Posted 01 March 2010 - 12:46 PM

Yes, it was given in non-working condition. She thought she had a virus. I'm familiar with the disassembly process, I have an Acer 1640z and two other laptops. As long as I don't have to do any soldering, I'm fine. Could you point me to one of the sites for troubleshooting this laptop? It took me forever to get the info for my Acer, and Acer wouldn't provide a service manual.

Thanks.

Edited by swebb32_99, 01 March 2010 - 12:47 PM.