Hi
I watched a movie on Thursday evening and closed the lid of my acer aspire E531 laptop. (Chosen shut down method) I wanted to resume working about 2 hours later and was greeted by only a grey screen. Machine powers up but then just the blank screen. After switching on, the fan starts for about 30 seconds and then stops and then the blank (grey like screen)
I've tried some solutions posted on internet ( remove battery and hold power button; press ctr alt del twice; press F8 on start up) Nothing worked. The remove battery solution ignited some response from the machine, i.e. grey screen seemed to turn white with feint blocks in background almost checkered blocks, but very very feint.
Laptop is one year old but passed warranty date. Took it to a technicial who said it is weird. Motherboard looks fine; in fact everything looks fine, but he advises to replace the motherboard.
I am stumped! Please, if anyone can help me...I am from South Africa. I cannot wait four weeks and spend over R2000 for a new motherboard.
Can anyone give some insight into the problem? Is there anything else that can be done?
I am so desperate. I have hardly used the machine. I love Acer brand. Please can anyone help?
Thank you
Acergirl1
