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    Defendmyname, Acer error 0200 booting

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by defendmyname, Nov 26, 2008.

  1. defendmyname

    defendmyname Newbie

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    Acer 3100 operating w/ XP. It takes several attempts to get this to boot. An error 0200 comes up indicating it can't find the HD. Then it gets lost in a loop loading a network device (or something). Finally it will boot and work OK. After going on standby it will do a physical memory dump or some other thing after a while that causes a shut down (and I start all over). It has gone into Acer 3-4 times (now out of warranty), has had two new MB, new memory once, the OS reloaded (several times) and still does not work well. I have updated the BIOS and checked the HD using Seagates HD utility (it is OK). It does all this when booting first thing so I don't think it is an overheating issue. Any ideas? Thanks for any help,
    Defendmyname
     
    defendmyname, Nov 26, 2008
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    ATG 2x4 Super Moderator

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    Welcome to NBR.

    First of all we need the exact model of your laptop. ACER 3100 what? Extensa, Aspire, Travelmate?

    Tried BIOS update? Maybe it's a bit risky for you coz if you get BSOD in the middle of the update you're screwed.
    You get the error only when booting or when coming back from stand by right? Then maybe it's safe to do the BIOS update.

    You move your laptop around or it's on your desk?
    You said the laptop has been sent to ACER several times and the motherboard has been changed twice otherwise I'd say you had problem with the HDD connector. And I know you said you've checked your HDD for errors and it's fine but have you tried with different HDD.
     
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