CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting
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Devices
The notebook doesn’t enter standby mode after
closing the LCD.
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Make sure that the magnet is in the magnet holder. For more
information, see “Replacing the LCD panel” on page 94.
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Test or replace the system board.
The system doesn't resume from hibernation
mode.
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Check the hard disk connection to the system board.
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Test or replace the hard disk drive.
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Test or replace the system board.
The system doesn't resume from standby mode
after opening the LCD.
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Make sure that the magnet is in the magnet holder. For more
information, see “Replacing the LCD panel” on page 94.
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Test or replace the system board.
The battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go
higher than 90%.
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Remove the battery pack and let it cool for two hours.
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Refresh the battery (use only battery power until the notebook turns
off, then charge the battery).
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Test or replace the battery pack.
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Test or replace the system board.
The system hangs intermittently.
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Reconnect the hard disk drive and optical drive.
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Check the hard disk connection to the system board.
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Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
System configuration does not match the
installed devices.
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Run “Load Setup Defaults” using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot
the notebook.
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Reconnect the hard disk drive and optical drive.
The external display does not work correctly.
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Press Fn+F4 repeatedly to switch between LCD, external display, and
both displays.
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Test or replace the system board.
USB does not work correctly.
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Test or replace the USB board.
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Test or replace the system board.
Printer problems.
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Run the printer self-test.
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Reinstall the printer driver.
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Test or replace the printer cable.
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Test or replace the printer.
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Test or replace the system board.
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
