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Even though you've installed all updates you installed with an original XP CD with no service packs which can only be seen as 128Gig max. You could just use a disk partitioning program such as "Partition Magic" to resize the partition or you could make yourself a slipstreamed XP SP3 CD and reinstall from scratch and this will detect larger drives. Instructions are availabe for slipstreaming all over the internet. Hope this helps
sounds like a loose hard drive connection, or you need a BIOS update. You should check Acer's website for an updated BIOS. You should also remove the hard drive (usually a 2 minute job with a small screw driver) and re-seat the drive.
I recently had Acer Aspire One Laptop with very similar symptoms: No screen, no lights (those that indicates activities) except Power button. I first thought the Hard Disk is dead but it's not.
I contacted Acer helpdesk in Australia and they have sent me a document with BIOS update and instructions. I did what it says and then the laptop is back to normal. Yours may have the same issue - need BIOS update.
The Aspire One BIOS update requires a FAT USB drive with the updated BIOS and the BIOS Flash program, plugged it in, press and hold 2 buttons: Fn and Esc, then press Power button for a while.
You should seek Acer Support website. But you may need proof of purchase.
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