Hello! I have an acer aspire one netbook D257. I won't open. I was using it for a while then it restarted for updates. While waiting for it to restart, i had the need to go already so i just closed the netbook hoping that it will go on standby mode. I put it inside the sleeve then left. It took me about 3hrs to check on it again but it was already quite hot and the first thing that went to my mind is propbably it overheated or something. I tried opening it again but it wont :(( What could have happened to my netbook and how could i repair/troubleshoot it? Thank you.

Hello, if you're referring to a Manufacturer Restore or so called PQI service it's easy.. Restart your acer or power on, make sure you hold on the ALT key + and press repeatedly the F10 button..This will take you to the manufacturer restore.Just follow the on screen instruction.

Sometimes I remove the battery when it freezes, then replace it and restart in safe mode, repair mode or whatever. If you get jiggy with it eventually it restarts. One develops skill at mitigating a freeze.

Have you tried a System Restore/Recovery? Can you boot to safe mode? Try the restore/Recovery procedure: Shut down, unplug, remove battery, plug in, push the on button and When Acer splash is on screen hold Alt and keep pressing F10...

LOL, the problem is it's a Netbook. Reminds me of the old Timex Sinclair back in the 80's.

VGA Driver? Does your tv have a VGA Connection? Have you selected PC or HDMI as your input source on the TV? Have you hit the FN Function Key on the laptop + the corresponding F1 thru F12 key that displays the image on the TV?

Press and Hold the FN key then hit the correct F1 thru F12 key that displays on the tv. The correct F1 thru F12 key will probably have LCD/CRT on it or it might have the icon of a display.

For Drivers: They won't be called VGA but either (Display, Video or Graphics Drivers)
Get onlineand got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "AcerSupport" (without the quotes). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operating system when requested. Download andinstall the drivers.

i don't have drivers for my aspire one d257 for video controllers, pci ,& network controllers

Acer Aspire One D257 Laptop doesn't have light on the web cam, theres no problem with youre laptop

Just install the VGA drivers for your netbook.

Assumption OS for you netbook is Win 7.
Acer Aspire One D257(AOD257) Windows 7 Drivers Download. ->(Download VGA_Intel_8.14.10.2230_W7x86_A.zip)

Click on Link : Download

Hope it helps.

1. Consider what data you still need from your Acer Aspire One's hard drive. Save the files to an external USB device.
   

2. Restart the Acer Aspire One's operating system. Wait for the Acer logo to appear on the LCD screen.
   

3. Press the "Alt" and "F10" keys at the same time to bring up the recovery menu. Press "Enter."
   

4. Click "Next." Follow the prompts that appear on the screen to restore the operating system back to factory settings.
   

5. Use the drop-down boxes to select the time zone and language information for your Acer Aspire One. Restart the netbook when you are prompted to finish restoring the computer.
   

6. Connect the external USB device to your Acer Aspire One and transfer the data you saved earlier back to the netbook.
   

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