20 Most Recent Acer Aspire 8920-6048 Notebook Questions & Answers

Problem solved, sent to acer, they installed a new cd-rom.

Is this 2 computers ? Check to see if there are any keys stuck/depressed. If so, use a paperclip and fit it underneath the key and gently pry the end that is stuck. Make sure the laptop is off before attempting this. Observe where the boot process ends and starts over. In most cases, this will give an indication where the problem occurs. If the laptop reboots early on in the process, for example when it is detecting the hard drive, chances are good it is a hardware issue. If the reboot occurs further along in the process, like when it is loading operating system files, there may be an issue with operating system software. Test all power and data leads that attach to your hard drive SATA the leads from your (motherboard to your hard drive) make sure they have a secure dust free connections and are not faulty Make sure all leads that are attached to your drives dvd\cd have secure connections and are not faulty. even something as small as faulty fan lead can cause you problems computers need all of the data and power to travel through every working device and to have an end for a computer to be able work properly. Motherboard and a hard drive any leads between them will fail before your motherboard or your hard drive check all power and data leads make sure they are securely seated even the cd/dvd drives need to have current go through make sure these devices are working Check your computer ram modules for secure dust free seating you might even remove the ram modules to check for dirt on modules and in the module socket and cmos battery make sure it has charge and they are dust free and securely seated some motherboards cmos batteries are soldered in If your computer runs long enough scroll to bottom toolbar (bottom of screen) right click select task manager applications you will see whats running if you see anything you dont need running select end now and you might uninstall that specific program if you or computer does not require it to run and some unnecessary programs that could be running your computer over its limits causing memory dumps also under processes see what is ticking over in the background you might have a virus again if you see something you dont need to be and users you will see who is using your computer You might need to add more computer ram if you're not sure if a module is right for your system use the Crucial Memory Advisor tool for a list of guaranteed compatible modules. first you will need to select the manufacturer from a drop down list then select your product line from a drop down list then select the model then click find it will take you directly to compatible ram also you will have an option to scan your system You should always ask for a guarantee on the compatibility of the ram before making any purchase Might be getting hot check you CPU make sure its securely seated and has thermal grease http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermal-Compound-Roundup-February-2012/1490 Capacitors look like small metallic canisters and they are found in many different computer components including computer monitors, computer motherboards, video cards, power supplies and a variety of other consumer products. A bad capacitor can cause a variety of computer problems, but if you can identify the faulty capacitor you may be able to replace it and save your computer. Capacitor Capacitors, sometimes also called condensers, are used to store energy in an electric field. In the context of computing, capacitors are used to block the direct current being circulated around the motherboard. A typical capacitor should last up to 15 years, but some computer manufacturers use substandard capacitors resulting in shorter lifetimes. Computer Problems When a capacitor has gone bad on a computer you may experience a large range of problems. The computer may have trouble booting up, or it may shut down without notice after running for only a short period of time. The most common problems associated with faulty capacitors are that they cause unexpected computer crashes and general reliability issues ranging from read/write issues to distorted screen images. Identifying a Bad Capacitor To identify a bad capacitor you will need to open your computer case and locate the capacitors on your motherboard. A bad capacitor may exhibit swelling at the top or the base of the capacitor or it may sit at an awkward angle with the motherboard, so compare the various capacitors in your computer in terms of size and placement. Additionally, a bad capacitor may have a funny smell or it may have a brownish residue leaking from the top or the base. Prevention Manufacturers claim that capacitors may go bad because a computer is not receiving enough power from a power supply, because of an overclocked processor or because a computer is operating in an environment with too much heat or humidity. However, some capacitors prematurely fail due to faulty work on the part of the manufacturer. If you have a bad capacitor be sure to do research as to the lifespan of other products made by your manufacturer. Identifying bad capacitors http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngA4k32jLGc Capacitor replacement http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Pn2tEjY04 How to check a capacitor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4tnHA0phcc Replacing a leaking capacitor http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s0Pn2tEjY04

First make sure your fan is operating on your processor it takes about 3 mins for it to over heat and stop and shut itself down for safety to prevent burning up the processor.if its not this read on.Also when you boot into safe mode then do a system restore to a date before the problem started. But first in safe mode run your antivirus scan to find something that is missed while being hid behind the operating system while functioning. Remember to rate my solution and leave testimonial this is how i earn my achievements here on FixYa thanks in advance

check the ACER site for drivers. It should work properly after install

if you put the recovery disk in. when it get,s to the screen saying system restoreand restore from backup disk or exit hold down ctrl and both alt and F12 this will bring up a Window saying NAPP-KM check the box marked FM then click start and make shore you are connected to the Internet

try plugging your laptop in to a TV monitor using an HDMI connection your laptop may have the wrong resolution set up, you then may be-apple to fix the problem

The manual is available as a PDF at the link I have provided below.
http://support.acer.com/acerpanam/manuals/acer/0000/userguides/Aspire%208920%20series%2020080205.pdf

same problem here. any solutions? external monitor works, so the graphicscard is not the proble, i guess.

You may be able to use backdoor bios password, not all bios chips have them, but its worth a try, check HERE
IF it is a HDD password and not a bios password, buy a new HD. You would need to install a OS and drivers, but you may be able to attach the old drive in a caddy and retrieve the contents.

If this does not work for you, please write back and i am sure we will fix it

If you have a recovery disc, try again but I suspect you haven't
Contact Acer. technical support
http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/downloads.html

They should be able to help.

Before you start

1) Read through the owner's manual for your particular Acer Aspire laptop to determine what kind of CMOS battery you need.

2) Purchase the battery through Acer or a local or online computer parts dealer.

3) Turn the laptop off and unplug it. Also unplug any external hard drives, cameras, or other external devices.

4) Turn the laptop over (bottom facing up), then touch something metal to remove static charge.

Removal of the CMOS battery

Remove the Phillips screws that secure the motherboard cover (refer to your owner's manual if necessary), then release the cover from the clips on the bottom of the plastic casing. Lay the cover aside then locate the CMOS battery cable on the right side of the motherboard. Unplug the cable then remove the battery.

The battery should look something like this

Plugging the new battery in Plug the new CMOS battery cable into the motherboard. Slide the battery partially under the laptop casing (somewhere to hold it in place), then align the cover with the slots on the bottom of the laptop housing. Replace the screws then turn the laptop back over. Finalizing 1) Turn the laptop on. 2)Enter your BIOS (usually by pressing the "Delete" key) before the operating system loads. 3) Follow the BIOS prompts or refer to your Acer Aspire owner's manual to reset your time, date and desired system settings. Reason: Anytime the CMOS battery is unplugged for more than a few seconds your BIOS will be reset to the default manufacturer settings. If you make any changes to the BIOS that cause problems with your Acer Aspire, unplug the CMOS battery for 3 to 5 seconds to correct the problem. Please rate this solution by clicking the thumbs up at the top right of this solution. Your rating is much appreciated. Thanks.

often on laptops there is a HARDWARE / PHYSICAL switch, however ther is also often a software / bios switch also,

depending on the model of your laptop, there are different ways to switch this. usually it is Fct F2 the related function key should have a mini picture of a radio mast on it.

either that or you can enter BIOS /setup on boot and change the setting there.

good luck

This is due to the over use subwoofer but this can be fixed using the technician for making the subwoofer clear,but over use will make the subwoofer more complaint.

right click on the screen, go to properties, screen saver, power settings, and set turn off monitor to desired setting. If that is not the problem then there might be a loose connector inside the pc. or another thing could be that the screen itself is failing but hopefully its not.