Packard Bell is a historic consumer electronics brand, formerly a major PC manufacturer and now a subsidiary of Acer, offering monitors, tablets, and computer peripherals.
Packard Bell is a well-known name in the electronics industry, originally founded in 1933 as a radio manufacturer before becoming a dominant force in the home computer market during the 1980s and 1990s. Acquired by Acer in 2008, the brand continues to market consumer technology products, including laptops, desktops, and monitors, primarily in Europe and Africa. In other regions, the Packard Bell name receives licensing for products such as tablets, external storage drives, and audio accessories.
Due to its long history and ownership changes, support for Packard Bell products is divided. Legacy computers and current laptops in supported regions are serviced through Acer's global support infrastructure. Meanwhile, licensed consumer electronics (such as monitors and tablets sold in the US) may be supported by third-party distributors like Southern Telecom. The brand remains recognized for providing accessible, user-friendly technology for home and office use.
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Drivers for legacy Packard Bell systems are typically hosted on the Acer support website under their legacy products section, or on the regional Packard Bell support pages.
For many modern Packard Bell branded monitors and tablets sold in the US, warranty and support are handled by licensed distributors such as Southern Telecom (CustomerSupport123). Check your product box or manual for the specific support partner.
On most Packard Bell computers, you can access the BIOS setup utility by pressing the F2 key repeatedly immediately after powering on the device. Some older models may use the Delete key.