Acer aspire one with linux,black screen white writing,had 2 but one went back to acer they said it was hard drive but was under warranty so was replaced now other one done the same,but out of warranty,any suggestions.thanx

Hi jaygomez_13,


Please check this, You can also click this link: http://www.acer.com.ph/ac/en/PH/content/series/aspire to check the price, specifications, models and other details. Aspire AS4745G-352G32Mnks ( LX.PSM0C.037 ) 28000 PHP

Linpus™ Linux® - Intel Core i3-350M (3MB Cache, 2.26GHz) - 2GB DDR3 RAM - 320GB SATA HDD - ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5470 with up to 3579MB of HyperMemory - Screen Size 14" HD 1366 x 768 resolution - Battery 6-cell Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) 4400mAh - Up to 6hours battery life
AS4745G-352G32Mnks LX.PSM0C.037 Compare Intel® Core™ i3 Processor

• Operating System Operating System Linpus™ Linux®
• Processor & Chipset Processor Manufacturer Intel Processor Type Core i3 Processor Model i3-350M Processor Speed 2.26 GHz Processor Core Dual-core Cache 3 MB 64-bit Processing Yes Hyper-Threading Yes Chipset Manufacturer Intel Chipset Model HM55 Express
• Memory Standard Memory 2 GB Maximum Memory 8 GB Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM Memory Standard DDR3-1066/PC3-8500 Number of Total Memory Slots 2 Memory Card Reader Yes Memory Card Support Memory Stick PRO
  xD-Picture Card
  Secure Digital (SD) Card
  MultiMediaCard (MMC)
  Memory Stick
  
• Storage Hard Drive Capacity 320 GB Hard Drive Interface Serial ATA Hard Drive RPM 5400 Optical Drive Type DVD-Writer Optical Media Support DVD-RAM/±R/±RW
• Display & Graphics Screen Size 35.6 cm (14") Display Screen Type Active Matrix TFT Colour LCD Display Screen Technology CineCrystal Aspect Ratio 16:9 Screen Mode WXGA Backlight Technology LED HDCP Support Yes Graphics Controller Manufacturer ATI Graphics Controller Model Mobility Radeon HD 5470 Graphics Memory Capacity 512 MB Graphics Memory Technology DDR3 SDRAM Graphics Memory Accessibility Dedicated TV Card No
• Network & Communication Wi-Fi Yes Wi-Fi Standard IEEE 802.11b/g/n Ethernet Technology Gigabit Ethernet Bluetooth Yes Bluetooth Standard Bluetooth 2.1
• Built-in Devices Webcam Yes Microphone Yes Finger Print Reader No
• Interfaces/Ports HDMI Yes Total Number of USB Ports 4 Number of USB 2.0 Ports 4 VGA Yes Network (RJ-45) Yes
• Software Operating System Linpus™ Linux®
• Input Devices Keyboard Yes Pointing Device Type TouchPad
• Battery Information Number of Cells 6-cell Battery Chemistry Lithium Ion (Li-Ion) Battery Capacity 4400 mAh Maximum Battery Run Time 5 Hour
• Power Description Maximum Power Supply Wattage 90 W
• Physical Characteristics Colour Black Height 29 mm Width 342 mm Depth 245 mm Weight (Approximate) 2.20 kg
• Miscellaneous Package Contents
• Aspire AS4745G-352G32Mnks Notebook
• Lithium Ion Battery
• AC Adapter
Security Features
• Kensington Lock Slot
• BIOS Passwords :
• User
• Administrator
• Hard Drive
Green Compliance Yes Green Compliance Certificate/Authority Energy Star
• Warranty One-year International Travellers Warranty (ITW)
  
  
  
  
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A few things to check

• If you have any external storage (Hard drive, flash etc) plugged in, unplug and reboot. Your computer is trying to boot from these.
• Power down the computer and unplug and remove the battery for at least 30 seconds
• Enter BIOS (generally F9,F10,F11,F12 or del) just mash them all while the logo screen shows and check under boot devices and see if a hard drive is listed. If no then your hard drive is bad and I would send it in if under warranty

Comment back for further assistance.

oh boy if i am guessing it right abt the error msg which is %90 yes, ur hard drive gone for a toss .try connecting it to another pc/laptop to check if it is detected. if not i am afraid u got to buy a new one...
i hope its under warranty dude..

This seems to be a common issue with this model. If it is still under warranty send it back to acer. If not you can try this fix at http://eric.chromick.com/aa1/aspire-one-black-screen-of-death/

Will not hurt it anymore than it is.

The lcd is going to need to be replaced, its a problem inside of the lcd with the cells cause they went bad. Here is the page that lists how you can get into contact with Acer in India: http://www.acer.co.in/acer/contact_us.do;jsessionid=31ABEE7886BD0A66F952CE7580094D6F.public_a_14c?LanguageISOCtxParam=hi&ctx2.c2att1=158&CountryISOCtxParam=IN&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=3148546756 Call there tech support line and they will help you especially since your machine is under warranty.

Hi,

If you get a post screen with Acer written on it at startup, and the screen turns off when loading the system (Windows or Linux), then you need to reinstall the system using an external USB cd unit and the recovery disk that was provided with your Acer.

If instead the display has no screen at all , try connecting an external monitor to test the laptop.

If you get picture on external monitor, then the Aspire One has a faulty LCD ribbon cable or a faulty LCD display or inverter.

If you get no picture on external screen , then you have a faulty motherboard, possibly faulty video chipset on motherboard.

In any case check your Acer One warranty, all the faults listed are covered by Acer warranty for one year.
Contact Acer at the number listed on documentation to have the computer repaired.

If it's only 5 months old, then it's still under warranty. Right now, I'd advise taking it back to have it fixed instead of taking it apart to replace hardware and possibly voiding a warranty.

here are some details below find the right one and take it

Model No: TM 2403NWXCi
Platform: Intel Celeron-M Processor 370 (1.5 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB)/ Intel 910GML Chipset.
RAM: 256 MB DDR2 400 RAM
HDD: 40 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Rom/CD-RW Combo Drive
Display: 14.1" Wide Screen XGA TFT w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: Intel GMA900
Other Features: Ethernet / Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless LAN/ 56K Fax-Modem/ 3 USB Ports
Weight: 2.38 KG
Battery: 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S.: Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 27,999*


Model No: TM 2424NWXCi

Platform: Intel Celeron-M Processor 380 (1.6 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB)/ Intel 910GML Chipset.
RAM: 256 MB DDR2 400 RAM
HDD: 40 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Rom/CD-RW Combo Drive
Display: 14.1" Wide Screen XGA TFT w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: Intel GMA900
Other Features: Ethernet / Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless LAN/ 56K Fax-Modem/ 3 USB Ports
Weight: 2.35 KG
Battery: 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 28,499*


Model No: Aspire 5002NWLMi

Platform: AMD Turion 64 ML-30 (1.6GHz)
RAM: 256 MB DDR333 RAM
HDD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Dual Double Layer drive
Display: 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT Screen w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: N.A.
Other Features: 10/100 Ethernet, 56K Modem, Integrated 802.11 b/g WLAN with Acer SignalUp, Integrated Bluetooth
Weight: 2.9 KG
Battery: 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 37,999*


Model No: Aspire 5004NWLMi

Platform: AMD Turion 64 ML-34 (1.8GHz)
RAM: 256 MB DDR333 RAM
HDD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Dual Double Layer drive
Display: 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT Screen w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: N.A.
Other Features: 10/100 Ethernet, 56K Modem, Integrated 802.11 b/g WLAN with Acer SignalUp, Integrated Bluetooth
Weight: 2.9 KG
Battery: 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 38,499*

nothing much buddy ...
here are some details below find the right one and take it

Model No: TM 2403NWXCi
Platform: Intel Celeron-M Processor 370 (1.5 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB)/ Intel 910GML Chipset.
RAM: 256 MB DDR2 400 RAM
HDD: 40 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Rom/CD-RW Combo Drive
Display: 14.1" Wide Screen XGA TFT w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: Intel GMA900
Other Features: Ethernet / Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless LAN/ 56K Fax-Modem/ 3 USB Ports
Weight: 2.38 KG
Battery: 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S.: Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 27,999*


Model No: TM 2424NWXCi

Platform: Intel Celeron-M Processor 380 (1.6 GHz, 1MB L2 Cache, 400 MHz FSB)/ Intel 910GML Chipset.
RAM: 256 MB DDR2 400 RAM
HDD: 40 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Rom/CD-RW Combo Drive
Display: 14.1" Wide Screen XGA TFT w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: Intel GMA900
Other Features: Ethernet / Integrated 802.11b/g Wireless LAN/ 56K Fax-Modem/ 3 USB Ports
Weight: 2.35 KG
Battery: 6-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 28,499*


Model No: Aspire 5002NWLMi

Platform: AMD Turion 64 ML-30 (1.6GHz)
RAM: 256 MB DDR333 RAM
HDD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Dual Double Layer drive
Display: 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT Screen w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: N.A.
Other Features: 10/100 Ethernet, 56K Modem, Integrated 802.11 b/g WLAN with Acer SignalUp, Integrated Bluetooth
Weight: 2.9 KG
Battery: 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 37,999*


Model No: Aspire 5004NWLMi

Platform: AMD Turion 64 ML-34 (1.8GHz)
RAM: 256 MB DDR333 RAM
HDD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: DVD-Dual Double Layer drive
Display: 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite TFT Screen w/1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: N.A.
Other Features: 10/100 Ethernet, 56K Modem, Integrated 802.11 b/g WLAN with Acer SignalUp, Integrated Bluetooth
Weight: 2.9 KG
Battery: 8-Cell Lithium Ion Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 38,499*


Model No: Aspire 5502ZNWXCi

Platform: Intel Centrino Mobile Technology based Processor Pentium M 735A (1.7 GHz / 2MB L2 Cache / 400MHz FSB) / Intel 915GM Express chipset.
RAM: 256 MB DDR2 400 RAM
HDD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: DVD+CDRW Combo Drive
Display: 14.1" WXGA CrystalBrite TFT with 1280 x 800 resolution.
Graphics: N.A.
Other Features: 56 Kbps modem / LAN / Intel PRO 2200 -802.11b/g Wireless LAN Integrated/ 2 USB Ports.
Weight: 2.38 KG
Battery: 6-cell Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty: 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 40,499*


Model No: AS 1641NWLMi

Platform: Intel Centrino Mobile Technology based Processor PM 725A (1.6 GHz / 2MB L2 Cache) / Intel 915GM Express chipset
RAM: 256 MB DDR2 533 RAM
HDD: 60 GB
Optical Drive: 8X DVD-Dual Double Layer Drive
Display: 15.4" WXGA CrystalBrite TFT with 1280 x 800 resolution
Graphics: N.A.
Other Features: 56 Kbps modem / LAN / Intel PRO 2200 -802.11b/g Wireless LAN Integrated/ 3 USB Ports
Weight: 2.38 KG
Battery: 4-cell Battery
O.S. : Linux
Warranty 1-Year Global Warranty

Price: Rs. 42,499*

Check this link:

http://articles.techrepublic.com.com/5100-10877_11-6031733.html

Should solve your problem.

Let me know what happens.