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Re: Replacing F1 key on Aspire One D255E

napalm — Wed, 04 Jun 2014 21:34:22 GMT

I ended up using a small spring that I cut with tin snips to an appropriate size. I glued the spring to the white push tab and then the button to the spring. Weatherstripping adhesive worked very well as it is rubbery/flexible. The F1 key is a tiny bit stiff compared to the rest due to the spring but it does work quite well. I got the spring from an allen key set.. the type that comes on a large key ring whereas I was able to select the proper size/diameter for the spring.

Regards.

Re: 6930G bios upgraded now wifi not working

napalm — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 22:53:29 GMT

Your network would be protected by encryption (ie. WEP, WPA, WPA2, etc.).

Did you attempt to key in the encryption key anew to ensure that it is correct?

Can other computers connect to the same network without issue?

Re: Problem restoring system

napalm — Tue, 03 Jun 2014 22:48:03 GMT

Imo you need to use the windows 8 system repair disk which will allow you to opt the command prompt.

Then you need to fix the mbr on all partitions. I am assuming that your hdd still has 3 partitions from the original windows installaion that came with the computer. You need to fix mbr (using the command prompt) on all 3 partitions prior to installing WIndows anew. NTFS is the proper format for the main hdd partition.

Imo if you have the actual Windows 8 CD for the OS then do not bother with the recovery partition as you can just use the disk in the future if need be. Just reformat the entire hdd as NTFS, use the fixboot & fixmbr commands from the command prompt (using the repair disk) and then install Windows 8 from the CD you purchased.

Here are example syntax for your command prompt:

http://www.sevenforums.com/general-discussion/17521-how-fix-mbr-through-command-prompt.html

After you install the OS, you will need to download and install the appropriate Windows drivers from Acer for your specific unit.

Regards.

Re: Replacing F1 key on Aspire One D255E

napalm — Sun, 01 Jun 2014 20:45:14 GMT

I figured out that the center of the plastic clip must have broke away as that should be one piece. Attempted to glue that plastic clip back together and mounted it on the keyboard but could not get the key to click into place. Since I do not care about replacing the F1 key in the future (Imo whole keyboard needs replacing) I am attempting to fix it with a dab of glue to adhere the bottom of the key to the top of the white push tab on the keyboard. If it does not stick then I have another makeshift idea using a samll spring that fits over the white push tab. Basically I am pulling a MacGyver to fix this thing..

Re: Acer V3-551 no start up

napalm — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:37:04 GMT

DId you ever create a system repair disk and/or usb drive?

If not you can find one on the net for Windows 8 and use it to repair your system.

You can also use the OS installation which should have an option to fix it while keeping old data.

Regards.

Replacing F1 key on Aspire One D255E

napalm — Fri, 30 May 2014 20:29:55 GMT

Hello,

I am fixing someone else Aspire One whereas some of the keyboard keys do not work. While checking the keyboard connection I had to pop off the keyboard and the F1 key came off by mistake. Even though my advice to the person is to replace the keyboard, I would like to give it back to them in the same condition as before.

The problem is I can not figure out how the clip is supposed to go back on. It is very dainty and I notice 3 parts to it. A plastic clip, a ring and the key itself. I was not able to find specific instruction to put the key back on for this particular style of clip.

Does the clip get attached to the keyboard first, then put the ring over the white push switch and attempt to snap the key in place? The large side of the clip faces up or down? I would like some pics or a video to show how to install a function key with this specific type of clip because it is not the same as others I have seen.

Model: Aspire One D255E ~ Black Keyboard

Thank you.

Re: Need help with my Acer 5740 :|

napalm — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:52:43 GMT

Unplug the unit and take the battery out. Look in the slot where the battery goes and examine the connector.

Does it look as though any of the blade terminals are touching? Imo it sounds as though you somehow caused damage to the connector whereas you should be able to see the apparent damage if any of those prongs are bent/touching.

Re: Problem restoring system

napalm — Fri, 30 May 2014 18:29:12 GMT

What OS are you using? I will assume it is Windows 7 or 8. Does the unit have a cd/dvd drive? With this post I will give instruction for using the USB port on the right side of the unit.

You will need to run the OS recovery utility from a USB drive (formatted as NTFS) and navigate to its command prompt.

Files from a recovery cd/dvd can be copied to a USB drive on another computer. The USB drive should be 8GB (16GB might be ok.. not sure) or less.

If you can not get it to boot from the USB drive you will need to remove the internal hdd until it boots up to the utility from the USB drive and then put that hdd back. With that process you can browse drivers strictly to get drive letters (or use the command prompt if you wish with the apporpriate commands).

After that use the command prompt to create a partition but leave 20GB unallocated. Fix/create the mbr on all the hdd partitions you create. Omit the system recovery files from the USB drive and then put the OS installation files onto it. Power off the notebook and replace/use the USB drive to install the OS onto the larger partition you created (this may involve disconnecting/reconnecting the internal hdd again to get it to boot from the USB). The OS installation process should use some of the 20GB unallocated space to create its recovery partition(s)

Finally do not forget to install all the necessary drivers for the unit. AVG free (<-- make sure free basic version & not trial version) is a decent antivirus if you want a cheap solution.

Re: E1-571 Aspire i3 3110M webcam not detected

napalm — Fri, 30 May 2014 17:17:50 GMT

Did your friend reinstall the OS recently to fix other issues? Perhaps one of the chipset drivers is not installed so make sure of that.

In the drivers/support software list ensure you have the correct OS selected and click on Application.

Attempt to download and install the WebCam Application.

Regards.