20 Most Recent Acer ASPIRE 3680-2022 Notebook Questions & Answers

I installed XP Pro, and now I cannot use my DVD drive to play DVDs

Windows XP doesn't come with the proper codecs to play DVD movies by default. You either need to buy a program with the codecs, or pay Microsoft for them. What I've found works best is to download the trial of WinDVD. It installs the needed codecs and you don't even need to use the program. So after you install it just use whatever program you originally wanted to use and you should be set.

(The older versions od WinDVD could be uninstalled while leaving the codecs behind, but the new version seems to remove them after uninstalling, so you'll want to leave it on the computer)

Hope that helps :)

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Mar 10, 2020

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Looking for drivers for acer

have you check the manufacture website for the dirvers

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Feb 13, 2015

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Why is acer 3680 2682 not charging

Because it is an old model (end of service life and not supported anymore) and the battery possibly not holding any charge and needs replacing, i think this works ok on just the charger without battery.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Jul 26, 2014

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Not open facebook why?

Update your Adobe flash player software to the latest version:
http://get.adobe.com/flashplayer/

If that doesn't fix it you might have some viruses and malware.

Start your PC and press F8 several times until the boot menu comes up. Then select "Safe Mode with Networking". Now get some or ALL of the FREE programs below.

Download, Install and Run Malwarebytes Anti-Malware:
http://majorgeeks.com/download.php?det=5756
When Installing choose the non-pro version.

Download, Unzip, Install and Run TDSSKiller:
http://majorgeeks.com/Kaspersky_TDSSKiller_d6895.html

Download, Install and Run Super Anti-Spyware:
http://majorgeeks.com/SUPERAntiSpyware_d5116.html

If you have an outdated Anti-virus program then Download, Install and Run Avira Anti-Virus:
http://majorgeeks.com/Avira_AntiVir_Personal_-_FREE_Antivirus_d955.html
Make sure to select ALL of the "threat categories" when you install or configure Avira...

You should be in pretty good shape if you run and install all of these programs.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Aug 21, 2012

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Black screen

If everyting else appears to be working, hook a spare monitor to the video output usually on the back, if picture is okay the inverter board is more than likely bad located under the laptop screen, the other less likely is the backlight behind the display screen, but if both show the same symptoms it is the video graphics chip built into the motherboard.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Jun 12, 2012

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Acer ASPIRE... | Posted on Mar 21, 2012 | Be the first to answer

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I have Acer Aspire 3680-2022

Hello.

The most common reasons for power issues are the battery, power jack and power adapter/cord.

Power off and remove the battery. If the laptop powers on with just the adapter connected, your battery is faulty.

If you move/wiggle the power adapter at the point where it connects to the laptop, and the power goes off and on, the power jack is the problem.

The power jack is inside the laptop and either needs soldering or replacement. If a power jack problem, it should be addressed by someone knowledgeable.

If no change, the power adapter is probably faulty and needs replacement.

Hope this helps.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Jun 04, 2011

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How to install adobe flash player,pls?

Flash Player is a self installing programme. Go to adobe.com and download flash player, it will install itself.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Jan 31, 2011

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Cdrw-dvd rom will not read DVD. It tries to read

The laser sensor is caked in dust - try to clean it with a can of compressed air and a q-tip. If that fails then you will have to replace the dvd unit - it will cost you around $60.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Dec 29, 2010

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Laptop gets power but if

If there is power indication of the charging but the laptop does not power On at all then the fault is in the mother board, if there is no booting then check to see if the bios battery is faulty - replace.
If the PC comes on with the logo but does not boot up further then the possibility of the memory or the hard disk can be suspected. Check if you can go to the CMOS settings to see if the time has changed/ reset. If so check the battery, set time and allow it to boot , if not the memory/hard drive needs a check.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Nov 05, 2010

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Not working dont get power

1. Test power adapter for output voltage. Bend the power cable in various directions while doing this to be sure that there is no broken conductors in the cable.
2. If power adapter is Ok, connect it & see if the power LED on the laptop will glow when you jiggle the power connector in various directions. If yes, then the DC jack might be loose or damaged, & need to be either re-soldered or replaced.
3. If not, then disassemble the laptop. Remove any components that attach to the laptop's motherboard first (e.g. battery, hard drive, RAM, wireless card, optical drive, ... etc.)
4. Next, remove the keyboard & the LCD screen.
5. Finally, unscrew all screws that hold the upper cover & lower cover together so that you could gain access to the motherboard.
6. Inspect the solder points connecting the DC jack to the motherboard. Make sure that none of them is loose. If any, re-solder them.
7. Inspect the center pin in the DC jack. Make sure that it is not broken or loose. If it is, then you might need to replace the DC jack.
8. When you are done, re-assemble back the laptop.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Sep 23, 2010

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I HAVE A ACER ASPIRE

Here is a guide I have written on laptop power issues and how to troubleshoot them. Let me know if you need any further help.

http://www.fixya.com/support/r5572937-laptop_computer_power_troubleshooting

-halfs

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Aug 12, 2010

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Ethernet controller

Try unistalling the ethernet controller and reinstalling it.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Aug 12, 2010

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Plugged in not charging

I had the same problem in my laptop and it got solved by taking out the battery and placing back again...

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Jun 13, 2010

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Lost passwor cant get in want to reformat my

ok do u have another user u can use

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Apr 20, 2010

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I HAD TO REBOOT MY COMPUTER ;PUT MY FILES ON A USB

Usually this problem happen when your reboot your computer be sure that there is no USB plug in. The system can not continue booting because of the USB. So you need to remove the USB first and turn your computer on.

Good luck!

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Apr 05, 2010

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Each time when i go to surfing i got dis problem .

The RAM is bad, replace it.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Mar 25, 2010

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How increase memory capasity?

yes With the help of partition magic you can increase the size of c drive without losing any data.
You can also install programs in d drive so that the low disk space will be avoided.

you can download partition magic from the link http://www.4shared.com/file/19023943/92099487/Partition_Magic_82_Full.html?s=1

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Mar 02, 2010

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I have a acer aspire

Hi thekittenisb

It seems like you have a bad battery. Now if you have the adapter pressed against the wall hard, you will eventually (sooner rather than later) break the connector going into the main board, and it will be an expensive repair. If its plugged in and its working, it does not matter how hard you plug it in, it will not do a thing. Now if you have it plugged in really hard just to get it to turn on, thats a different story, and that means that the connector is already broken.

If the first is true, it means your battery is dead and cannot be charged. If you have the option and have not done so, your best off getting a lithium battery.

The batteries do not have a long life span, however they can last longer if taken care of the right way. Generally with the batteries, you want to do a full charge before using it, and then using the battery until it empties how before recharging it. If you have it plugged in continuously, it will ruin the battery faster.

thanks adi

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Dec 27, 2009

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Says plugged in not charging

Take out the battery and make sure you can turn on the laptop with just the AC Adaptor hooked up.

If you can then you know the AC Adaptor is good. Try another known good working battery in the laptop, if the battery charges then you know that the old battery is bad.

If the laptop doesn't charge with a know working battery or a new one then you know that the motherboard is bad.

Acer ASPIRE... | Answered on Nov 14, 2009