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    Problem with Acer Aspire 5920g

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by Adam59, Jun 13, 2012.

  1. Adam59

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    Hi, I've just acquired an Acer Aspire 5920g laptop. It powers on and powers off again after 2 seconds. I have checked all components and they seem to be ok, I have had the video card redone but the only parts on the laptop that light up are the charging light and the on/off board. I am unfamiliar with this model so any help would be appreciated
     
    Adam59, Jun 13, 2012
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    I guess the battery is shorted. Did you try booting without a bettery?
     
    .NetRolller 3D, Jun 13, 2012
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    Hi, Thanks
    I have taken the battery out and still the same result. Any other suggestions would be appreciated
     
    Adam59, Jun 18, 2012
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    Try booting with the MXM card removed.
     
    .NetRolller 3D, Jun 18, 2012
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    thanks again, still no joy, does this mean the mobo gone
     
    Adam59, Jun 18, 2012
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    Check if the heatsinks are making good contact. This could be overheating.
     
    .NetRolller 3D, Jun 18, 2012
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    good contacts on heatsinks, cleaned off thermal paste on cpu and reapplied, still no luck
     
    Adam59, Jun 19, 2012
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