ACER aspire one netbook model# A0A150 cooling fan quit

Overheating When the CPU overheats then it will shut down (i.e. thermal overload) and won't boot up again until it has cooled down. If this is the problem is not fixed then the CPU will eventually fail.
A faulty fan causes the problem or the fan and heat sink assembly are clogged with dust.
Check the CPU fan to see if it spins freely, if not replace the fan.
If the fan and heat sink is clogged with dust the remove the dust and make sure the vents are clear and dust free. Use a small brush and can of compressed air to do this.

I doubt that you need a new fan, they are quite long lived, UNLESS you cannot hear the fan cutting in?
My guess would be that the heatsink and the cooling copper matrix have become clogged and will need the fan assembly removing and cleaned. To do this, the laptop may need taking apart, unless there is the large inspection plate underneath the laptop, in which case, the assembly is easy to get at.
If you do disturb the heatsink, make sure you apply fresh CPU grease on the chip before re-assembly

Hi,

the best chance would be to visit the store where you purchased the laptop and ask them or else the support on the Acer web site. here is the link:

https://customercare.acer-euro.com/customercare/Default.aspx

I hope I was able to help you

this is a common problem with older models of laptops as the cement on the processor is not making contact with the processing chip, this is fixable but can cost quite a lot, if it is a cheapish laptop thewn i would suggest that you get a cooling stand for it which will cost approx: $30.00<br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&amp;rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENGB267&amp;q=cooling+stands+for+laptops&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;ei=AlV2TOTXCIqOjAe6x_2mBg&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=product_result_group&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CD0QrQQwAA">http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&amp;rlz=1G1GGLQ_ENGB267&amp;q=cooling+stands+for+laptops&amp;um=1&amp;ie=UTF-8&amp;ei=AlV2TOTXCIqOjAe6x_2mBg&amp;sa=X&amp;oi=product_result_group&amp;ct=title&amp;resnum=1&amp;ved=0CD0QrQQwAA</a><br /> <br /> hope this helps?<br />

Think this will help http://www.insidemylaptop.com/taking-apart-acer-aspire-5100-laptop/

hello, that is how the laptop is design to run but if you think its making you not convenient you can operate it under cool environment.

Sounds to be you just got a faulty keyboard from HongKong, if your old keyboard works except the the Z and the new keyboard works only with function keys, then it sounds to be that the new keyboard is not ment for your laptop. if anything you should of had the same problems as your old keyboard. try using a USB keyboard.

You have a NETbook.

Acer Aspire One NetBook

Not a laptop.

The model # is AOA150-1786.

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Hi There!

The fan may be a little loose that cools the processor. Give us a call and we can check it over for you and replace it for a new fan.

Regards

James

Manager, Gigafix Ltd
http://www.gigafix.co.uk

This youtube link seems to explain it pretty well.