Desktops & All-In-Ones

[zenjin]

I have an Acer Z5600 running Windows 7 64-bit purchased 4 years ago. A few days ago when I turned it on, the Acer screen flashed more quickly than usual. I hear a normal beep and the whirling of the fan, but no picture. Windows does load, because after leaving it on for a while I touch the screen and I briefly can see the desktop as if I ended the screensaver. When I press the button for bios at start up, the bios screen flashes than disappears. Yet, if I press a button that's not connected to a command, a hear the classic bios beep. I also can't get into safe mode; the option screen also flashes too quickly. I've tried the usb bios boot, but it didn't work (maybe because I don't have an fn key?) If anyone has experienced this and/or solved it I would greatly appreciate your input.

Thank you.

[finlux]

Hi zenjin

I think there may be an issue with the screen, or at least the backlight to the screen.

If you have an external monitor output, then connect a monitor to it to see if the picture displays. Either way, I think a visit to your local PC store might be the case!

[Inspiration101]

The Aspire Z5600 has no display output unfortunately.  Most likely the panels backlight has failed, if you are lucky it is the inverter that has failed instead.

This model requires a skilled hand to dismantle and rebuild so definately best to seek a professionals assistance.  Took me over 2 hours to replace a panel my first time, got it down to 45 minutes in the end...........definitely not for the faint hearted

Goodluck !

[zenjin]

Thanks! You all have been very helpful!