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Re: Random shutdowns, Acer Aspire One D270

alasdair555 — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 17:30:27 GMT

Thank you for the reply, as part of my fault analysis I tried installing new graphic drivers (Version 1096), as I had been getting repeated graphic card failures recently. After installing this updated driver the computer was running significantly cooler. It would appear that at least part of the problems with overheating were that the CPU was running all of the graphics, instead of the graphics "card" due to the inadequate graphics driver which continues to be provided by Acer (through Intel). I've also not had any further USB issues as yet, but wireless problems are continuing.

Random shutdowns, Acer Aspire One D270

alasdair555 — Mon, 09 Jun 2014 12:07:59 GMT

Hi,

I've been having a few problems with my Acer Aspire One recently. The most serious of which is repeated shutdowns with no prior warning, blue screen or any other indications of problems. The computer will restart immediately afterwards by either pressing any key, or the on off button. Windows will occasionally display a message in desktop afterwards, although generally it will only indicate that there was an unplanned shutdown during startup.

Potentially this could be an overheating problem, my laptop has a N2800, not N2600 core as is standard for this model and so this will be creating more heat than a standard model.

Other issues that I am having with the AAO at this time are random errors with the USB sockets, meaning that they become inoperative, by going into hardware manager and disabling and reenabling this clears the problem. The Wireless search function seems to be sporadic as on restarting from sleep mode it will not search for new stations, and when I select a station that was available at the previous location the laptop was on in, the wireless card states that it can not connect to any station. This is solved by disabling and reenabling the wireless card using the hotkeys.

I must also state that the laptop was dropped about 2 metres down a set of escalators, with no damage to screen, but some minor chips to the external body, this does not seem to have affected the cooling fan, as this continues to work, without excessive noise. Apart from that nothing has affected the laptop, I have installed 4GB of memory, without any problems.

Can anyone make any links between the issues I am having?

Re: Installing Windows 7 Ultimate Acer aspire One D270-1596

alasdair555 — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 00:38:24 GMT

I would suggest ultimate would not help in itself, try and get a picture of the blue screen and then maybe someone can help with identifying what the actual problem is. Most of these should be able to fixed easily and quickly.

Re: can some one help me instal win xp3 on my aspire one d270 netbook?

alasdair555 — Sat, 27 Jul 2013 22:21:22 GMT

Unfortunately Intel are not providing drivers for Windows XP, so this OS will not work. Only Windows 7 is supported.

Re: the maxim memory for (AOD270-1596) -

alasdair555 — Thu, 11 Jul 2013 17:32:34 GMT

You get Windows 8 to work? How is Metro working? I hear the graphics is a nightmare on Windows 8. 4GB should be no issue though.

Re: Memory upgrade of Acer Aspire ONE D270-26Dkk ?

alasdair555 — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 13:58:55 GMT

Great, hope to hear some progress soon

Re: Memory upgrade of Acer Aspire ONE D270-26Dkk ?

alasdair555 — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 10:57:14 GMT

Ok, so the basic information for this method is on this website: http://www.unawave.de/windows-7-tipps/32-bit-ram-barrier.html?lang=EN

The actual source for the software now is on a different site now, although if you are confident of making the changes yourself then use the instuctions from the first site:

http://www.bcastell.com/tech-articles/enabling-more-than-4-gb-of-ram-under-windows-7-32-bit/

I have used this successfully with no problems, but of course if this causes your computer to give you white smoke I'm not responsible.

If you have any further problems feel free to ask, and I will try and help if I can, but I am not a computer or programming expert, I simply search for solutions and follow the instructions...

Re: acer d270 sound problem

alasdair555 — Sat, 22 Jun 2013 18:17:07 GMT

Yes I also have a much newer driver version 1091, but even this is almost no better than the original drivers. We're trying to encourage Intel to do a better job...

Re: acer d270 sound problem

alasdair555 — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 09:22:02 GMT

For your information 2GB is not the maximum, I believe 4GB is, but given the amount of disinformation on many sites it could be 64GB.. I have 4GB working just fine on my machine.

The reason I mention the graphics drivers is because there is a lot of unhappyness on the Intel forum about our GPU, for some reason the drivers are not made very well and so it is possible that the CPU is having to also do some of the processing for the graphics, this all leads to the whole computer slowing down and Skype not working.

But to be sure, I would get taskmanager open and see what is happening. I've also noticed that using VLC player the sound is terrible, but using Windows media player the sound is good. So who knows what is happening there...

Re: Memory upgrade of Acer Aspire ONE D270-26Dkk ?

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:47:53 GMT

With some changes to Windows 7 Starter more memory is possible. I have 4GB installed on mine.

Re: aspire one d270-1607

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:46:19 GMT

I now have 4GB of memory, but this required some modifications to Windows 7 Starter.

Re: My Aspire One D270 with Win7 Home Premium will not run Google Earth.

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:43:59 GMT

This is probably an issue with the graphics drivers that Intel supply, I suggest you check the Intel support forum for more information on these issues.

Re: how do you upgrade memory on Aspire one D270?

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:42:51 GMT

Put this message into google and youtube should give you a suitable answer.

Re: how to upgrade ram on a d270

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:42:05 GMT

The memory on your D270 can be upgraded, check youtube for videos to show you how.

Re: how do I add ram to d270 acer aspire

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:39:10 GMT

Upgrading beyond 2GB is also possible, with some modifications to Windows 7 Starter.

Re: Acer Aspire D270 lags on splash screen?

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:37:15 GMT

You will probably need more memory to fix this problem. My computer was also very very laggy with 1GB of memory, I now have 4GB and it is working just fine.

Re: aspire one d270

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:36:12 GMT

You probably need more memory, this computer is completely unusable with 1GB of ram, my acer now runs perfectly well, but only with 4GB of memory.

Re: acer d270 sound problem

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:34:27 GMT

Most likely problems are a lack of memory, and also the terrible drivers for the graphics card. Memory you can fix, graphics is still an issue just now, I suggest you check the Intel forums for more information on this issue.

Re: upgrade memory aspire one d270

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:33:11 GMT

Upgrading the memory is quite a complex process, but if you are slow and careful it should not be beyond anyone. There are several videos on youtube of the process. I had never taken a laptop apart before and for me the key issues were removing the keyboard and removing the back cover. Finally when you swap the memory modules, make sure the new one is fully inserted, and while it is not ideal try and switch on the computer before putting all the covers etc back on. If you want to be completely safe I suggest you completely reassemble before switching on. I now have 4GB of which 3GB is usable under a modified Windows 7 Starter installation.

Re: Ram upgrade in my Acer Aspire One D270

alasdair555 — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 12:29:37 GMT

Not sure what the highest technically is, but I have 4GB installed, of which 3GB is usable using a modified Windows 7 Starter version.