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Striped screen on ACER Aspire One
PlutoinCapricorn
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I had my AA1 netbook open on the floor, and accidentally brushed it as I pulled a quilt off the bed. It is possible that a zip hit it.
The screen now displays only stripes: mostly vertical but some horizontal. It is a bit like pyjamas or tartan.
Switching it off, giving it a rest and rebooting has no effect: judging by the lights it is going through the startup but nothing shows on the screen.
It does respond to some FN keys: Sleep, Brightness and Display toggle.
I am not sure exactly what happened, or whether I now have a hardware, software or keyboard problem.
I found an old posting for someone whose DELL had a 'pyjama screen' but there was nothing useful there. I posted on the Aspire One official forum, and got no replies. I would like to know if there is a simple solution before taking AA1 to a repair shop, so any suggestions will be very welcome.
The screen now displays only stripes: mostly vertical but some horizontal. It is a bit like pyjamas or tartan.
Switching it off, giving it a rest and rebooting has no effect: judging by the lights it is going through the startup but nothing shows on the screen.
It does respond to some FN keys: Sleep, Brightness and Display toggle.
I am not sure exactly what happened, or whether I now have a hardware, software or keyboard problem.
I found an old posting for someone whose DELL had a 'pyjama screen' but there was nothing useful there. I posted on the Aspire One official forum, and got no replies. I would like to know if there is a simple solution before taking AA1 to a repair shop, so any suggestions will be very welcome.
Who having known the diamond will concern himself with glass?
Rudyard Kipling
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I suspect screen damage or possibly managed to damage the cable that runs through the hinge between the motherboard and the lcd screen
steps 1 to 5 here show how to get to the connector
http://www.ehow.com/how_5587406_replace-acer-aspire-one-netbook.htmlEx forum ambassador
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Thank you for that very quick and useful reply. This is what I was afraid of.
I will take a look at the information, but asI am not used to fixing things I will probebly need to get a professional to do it.Who having known the diamond will concern himself with glass?
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Why not become a pro and attempt it yourself ?0
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it may just need the connector reseated.....Ex forum ambassador
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