Comments on: How to take apart Averatec 3200 laptop

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 22:41:38 +0000

shafiq,

I have an averatec 3250 and I disassembled the unit to for cleaning and to check my power dc jack as it seemed loose. I followed all the directions posted on the guide how to disassemble the unit and when reassemble it back and powered up nothing happens. I get a white blank screen and the hdd light flashes. I didn’t touch the hard drive at all. Not sure what went wrong.

Make sure the video cable is properly connected to the motherboard. Could be some kind of connection related problem. I cannot tell what is wrong exactly without looking at the laptop.

By: shafiq

shafiq — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 17:10:13 +0000

Hi! I have an averatec 3250 and I disassembled the unit to for cleaning and to check my power dc jack as it seemed loose. I followed all the directions posted on the guide how to disassemble the unit and when reassemble it back and powered up nothing happens. I get a white blank screen and the hdd light flashes. I didn’t touch the hard drive at all. Not sure what went wrong. If anyone out there could please help it would be great. Thanks

By: steve levy

steve levy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:34:44 +0000

Never mind. Got it out. There was a “hook” on the front edge at that point.

By: steve levy

steve levy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 16:09:05 +0000

I should add that I DID remove the screw covered by tape on bottom. It seems to be sticking about 3 inches from the right edge.

By: steve levy

steve levy — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:43:04 +0000

On the Averatec 3300, essentially similar to the 3200, I’m trying to remove the HDD, as this has a badly cracked screen and I’m not convinced it’s worth repairing. I’m having trouble getting the palm rest off, to get at the HDD. It seems to be tightly attached just to the right (viewed from the keyboard) of the SD card slot, yet I see no screw under that point.

Any suggestions?

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 22:41:45 +0000

Bill,

I turn on the Avertec 3200 and within a couple on minutes the screen goes black. There is actually a faint image underneath. If you press FN-Zz keys and put the laptop to sleep for a few seconds and then press FN the screen will come back for a few more minutes. Has anyone been able to fix this problem?

Most likely you have a problem with the screen inverter (more likely) or CCFL backlight lamp (less likely).
The inverter board located inside the display panel and mounted below the LCD screen. The inverter works as a power supply for the backlight lamp and when it fails, the laptop screen “looses” backlight.
I would try replacing the inverter board first.
I don’t think this problem is related to your audio problem.

By: Bill

Bill — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:11:36 +0000

Sam & Laptop Tech,

I am having the same problem. I turn on the Avertec 3200 and within a couple on minutes the screen goes black. There is actually a faint image underneath. If you press FN-Zz keys and put the laptop to sleep for a few seconds and then press FN the screen will come back for a few more minutes. Has anyone been able to fix this problem? Also the audio will become very “tinny”. The two problems seem to be related.

Thanks,
Bill

By: Laptop Tech

Laptop Tech — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:23:43 +0000

sam,

I have an avertec 3200 and having problem with monitor. it will start with avertec screen and phenox bios logo then go black and stay tht way. if you turn it on and off multiple time you have a chance of it working. does anyone know why this is happening or howto fix the problem?

Take a closer look at the screen when it goes black. Is it really black? Maybe there is some data on the screen. Maybe the image is still there but it’s very dark?
If that’s the case, there could be a problem with the screen inverter or backlight. Take a closer look at the screen.

By: sam

sam — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 20:39:59 +0000

Hi. I have an avertec 3200 and having problem with monitor. it will start with avertec screen and phenox bios logo then go black and stay tht way. if you turn it on and off multiple time you have a chance of it working. does anyone know why this is happening or howto fix the problem?
thanks,
sam

By: Jessica Bosari

Jessica Bosari — Sat, 09 May 2009 20:19:41 +0000

I had this same problem and had a terrible time finding the dang module. Here’s where I found it. As far as I can tell, no one else has it. I found this out the hard way, getting the wrong part from some aftermarket place. This company is the one averatec sends you to. hope it helps!

http://www.fremontek.com