Acer 5742 Laptop - No Power - Motherboard Repair - iRefab

Do it yourself for cheap! How to diagnose, source and replace an Acer 5742 laptop motherboard with no power. Plus some tips and tricks along the way. Full detailed diagnostics with schematics and notes.

Attention:
PCH = "Platform Controller Hub".

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