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Acer Iconia A1 Tablet: Startup Issues

Nady75 Posted messages 4 Status Member -  
 Mamimoon -
Hello,
I'm reaching out for your help because I have an issue with my Acer Iconia A1 tablet purchased in July 2013. It has always worked fine until now, but this afternoon when I tried to turn it on, it wouldn't start. Thinking that the battery was low, I plugged it in to charge, but the problem is that as soon as I connected the charger, the tablet started vibrating every 5 seconds and it won't turn on. I decided to unplug the power cable, and it stopped vibrating. It's strange because usually, when it shuts down due to a low battery, it turns on immediately when I plug in the charger, but this time I don't understand why it vibrates every 5 seconds. Is it charging, or does it not start at all, and in that case, should I see a repair technician?
This is very urgent, thank you!

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  1. amiga.68000
     
    Hello,

    I experienced the same thing today.
    Here’s what worked for me on my A1 810:
    - unplug the tablet
    - open the large rear cover (by sliding a fingernail or credit card through the micro SD slot)
    - disconnect the battery
    - press the power button for about fifteen seconds
    - (if necessary, reset via a paperclip through the hole between the HDMI and micro SD ports)
    - reconnect the battery
    - plug the tablet back in
    - turn on the tablet

    Removing the battery must have performed a factory reset

    Good luck

    Arnaud
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    1. Laurine
       
      I want to thank you, my tablet had this issue, I was in a panic! I searched on several forums and luckily you were there, because thanks to your comment it started working again! Otherwise, I would have had to tell my parents that we had to take it to the repair shop... Thank you so much!! :)
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    2. nath
       
      Thank you very much, my tablet is working again. You are the best :)
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