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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 6 Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Bottom View 10 Indicators 11...14 Hot Keys 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 4553/4553G BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 36 Exit 37 BIOS Flash Utilities 38 DOS Flash Utility 39... the Function Board 65 Removing the USB Board 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module 68 Removing the LCD Module 69 1
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 6 Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Bottom View 10 Indicators 11...14 Hot Keys 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 16 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 31 Aspire 4553/4553G BIOS 32 Information 32 Main 33 Security 34 Boot 36 Exit 37 BIOS Flash Utilities 38 DOS Flash Utility 39... the Function Board 65 Removing the USB Board 67 Removing the Bluetooth Module 68 Removing the LCD Module 69 1
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... 90 Replacing the RTC Battery 90 Replacing the CPU 90 Replacing the Thermal Module 91 Replacing the PCH Thermal Module 92 Replacing the LCD Module 94 94 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 97 Replacing the USB Board 98 Replacing the Function Board 99 Replacing the Power Switch Board ... the Battery Pack 108 Troubleshooting 109 Common Problems 109 Power On Issue 110 No Display Issue 111 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 112 LCD Failure 113 Built-In Keyboard Failure 113 TouchPad Failure 114 Internal Speaker Failure 114 HDD Not Operating Correctly 116 ODD Failure 117 Wireless ...
... 90 Replacing the RTC Battery 90 Replacing the CPU 90 Replacing the Thermal Module 91 Replacing the PCH Thermal Module 92 Replacing the LCD Module 94 94 Replacing the Bluetooth Module 97 Replacing the USB Board 98 Replacing the Function Board 99 Replacing the Power Switch Board ... the Battery Pack 108 Troubleshooting 109 Common Problems 109 Power On Issue 110 No Display Issue 111 Random Loss of BIOS Settings 112 LCD Failure 113 Built-In Keyboard Failure 113 TouchPad Failure 114 Internal Speaker Failure 114 HDD Not Operating Correctly 116 ODD Failure 117 Wireless ...
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... 129 Clear CMOS Jumper 129 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 130 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 Aspire 4553/4553G Exploded Diagrams 132 LCD Assembly 132 FRU List 135 Screw List 147 Model Definition and Configuration 148 Aspire 4553/4553G 148 Test Compatible Components 173 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 174 Online Support Information...
... 129 Clear CMOS Jumper 129 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 130 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 131 Aspire 4553/4553G Exploded Diagrams 132 LCD Assembly 132 FRU List 135 Screw List 147 Model Definition and Configuration 148 Aspire 4553/4553G 148 Test Compatible Components 173 Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 174 Online Support Information...
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... using two soDIMM modules Display • • • • 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ Mercury free, environment friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Super-slim design Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics...
... using two soDIMM modules Display • • • • 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ Mercury free, environment friendly 16:9 aspect ratio Super-slim design Graphics • ATI Radeon™ HD 4250 Graphics...
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Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Chapter 1 7 Internal microphone for selected models). Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour Front View 1 2 3 4 13 5 12 11 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 10 9 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (for recording sound.
Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Chapter 1 7 Internal microphone for selected models). Your Acer Aspire Notebook tour Front View 1 2 3 4 13 5 12 11 6 7 8 No. 1 2 3 10 9 Icon Item Acer Crystal Eye webcam Microphone Description Web camera for video communication (for recording sound.
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... a display device (e.g. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Icon 2 3 45 6 7 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Push to remove/install the card.
... a display device (e.g. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 Icon 2 3 45 6 7 Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. external monitor, LCD projector). Note: Push to remove/install the card.
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...CPU AMD TurionII N530 2.5G 2M 35W Dual-Core AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM LED LCD CMO 14" WXGA Glare N140B6L24 LF 200nit 8ms 650:1 (Power saving) LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA Glare LP140WH2-TLL1 LF 200nit 16ms 500:1 (Power saving) Memory HYNIX SODIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C...DDRIII 800 1Gb H5TQ1G63BFR-12C LF ZQ2A(AMD2.0,AU14,2 G*1+4G*1,WDC500G) CPU AMD PhenomII N930 2.0G 2M 35W Quad-Core AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA Glare B140XW03 V0 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (Power saving) Memory ELPIDA SODIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0DJ-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA ...
...CPU AMD TurionII N530 2.5G 2M 35W Dual-Core AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM LED LCD CMO 14" WXGA Glare N140B6L24 LF 200nit 8ms 650:1 (Power saving) LED LCD LPL 14" WXGA Glare LP140WH2-TLL1 LF 200nit 16ms 500:1 (Power saving) Memory HYNIX SODIMM DDRIII 1066 1GB HMT112S6BFR6C...DDRIII 800 1Gb H5TQ1G63BFR-12C LF ZQ2A(AMD2.0,AU14,2 G*1+4G*1,WDC500G) CPU AMD PhenomII N930 2.0G 2M 35W Quad-Core AMD RS880M w/ HDCP EEPROM LED LCD AUO 14" WXGA Glare B140XW03 V0 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (Power saving) Memory ELPIDA SODIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB EBJ21UE8BDS0DJ-F LF 128*8 0.065um Memory ELPIDA ...
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... 85% 240 Vac / 120W load 85% System LED Indicator Item Drive Activity Primary Battery charging state Specification Power Led: Blue Suspend: Amber Amber: Battery Charging LCD 14" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called...
... 85% 240 Vac / 120W load 85% System LED Indicator Item Drive Activity Primary Battery charging state Specification Power Led: Blue Suspend: Amber Amber: Battery Charging LCD 14" Item Vendor/model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Display Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) (also called...
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LCD Display Supported Resolution Resolution 24 bits 640X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes 720X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes 640X480p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1280X720p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1920X1080p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1440X480p/...
LCD Display Supported Resolution Resolution 24 bits 640X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes 720X480p/60Hz 4:3 Yes 640X480p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1280X720p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1920X1080p/60Hz 16:9 Yes 1440X480p/...
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Card Reader Part Name Package Item General Features RealTek RT5160 5-in-1 card reader • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card LCD Inverter (Not available with this model) Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model) Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32-bit CardBus Specification Specification Specification 28 Chapter 1
Card Reader Part Name Package Item General Features RealTek RT5160 5-in-1 card reader • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card LCD Inverter (Not available with this model) Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (v) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, RMS) Output current (mA, RMS) Output voltage frequency (KHz) PCMCIA Port (Not available in this model) Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32-bit CardBus Specification Specification Specification 28 Chapter 1
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... Remove keyboard Remove upper cover Remove CRT Cable Remove USB Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Function Board Remove Power Switch Board Remove main board Remove LCD module Remove PCH Heatsink Remove thermal module Remove RTC Battery Remove CPU Screw List Step Lower Cover Upper Cover Function Board Power Switch Board USB...
... Remove keyboard Remove upper cover Remove CRT Cable Remove USB Board Remove Bluetooth Module Remove Function Board Remove Power Switch Board Remove main board Remove LCD module Remove PCH Heatsink Remove thermal module Remove RTC Battery Remove CPU Screw List Step Lower Cover Upper Cover Function Board Power Switch Board USB...
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Thread the WiFi antennas through the chassis and disengage from the guides on the bottom cover. 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the back of the LCD as shown. Chapter 3 69 Disengage the WiFi antennas from the cable guides as shown. Remove the Bluetooth board from the mainboard and disconnect the cable as shown. Rest the computer on page 61. 2. Removing the LCD Module 1. 4.
Thread the WiFi antennas through the chassis and disengage from the guides on the bottom cover. 3. See "Removing the Upper Cover" on the back of the LCD as shown. Chapter 3 69 Disengage the WiFi antennas from the cable guides as shown. Remove the Bluetooth board from the mainboard and disconnect the cable as shown. Rest the computer on page 61. 2. Removing the LCD Module 1. 4.
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Chapter 3 71 Ensure that all cables entering the LCD are free of the chassis and remove the LCD module from the LCD module. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the chassis. 7. Step LCD Module (red callouts) Size M2.5*6.5 LCD Module (green callout) M2.5*3 Quantity 3 1 Screw Type 8.
Chapter 3 71 Ensure that all cables entering the LCD are free of the chassis and remove the LCD module from the LCD module. Remove the four securing screws (two each side) from the chassis. 7. Step LCD Module (red callouts) Size M2.5*6.5 LCD Module (green callout) M2.5*3 Quantity 3 1 Screw Type 8.
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See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 69. 3. Disconnect the right speaker cable. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 68. 2. Remove the three (3) securing screws from the Mainboard. 72 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over and remove the DC-In cable. 5. Removing the Mainboard 1.
See "Removing the Bluetooth Module" on page 69. 3. Disconnect the right speaker cable. 4. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 68. 2. Remove the three (3) securing screws from the Mainboard. 72 Chapter 3 Turn the computer over and remove the DC-In cable. 5. Removing the Mainboard 1.
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LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LCD panel from main unit before preceeding Remove LCD bezel Remove camera module Remove LCD panel Remove FPC cable Remove microphone Remove WLAN antennas Remove Hinges Screw List Step LCD Bezel LCD Panel Hinges Screw M2.5*4 M2.0*3 M2.5*3 Quantity 2 4 4 Part No. 86.PSR07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.TPK07.003 Chapter 3 77
LCD Module Disassembly Process LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Remove LCD panel from main unit before preceeding Remove LCD bezel Remove camera module Remove LCD panel Remove FPC cable Remove microphone Remove WLAN antennas Remove Hinges Screw List Step LCD Bezel LCD Panel Hinges Screw M2.5*4 M2.0*3 M2.5*3 Quantity 2 4 4 Part No. 86.PSR07.001 86.ARE07.002 86.TPK07.003 Chapter 3 77
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Starting from the top-center of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the top and sides until the bezel is completely detached. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 2. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Remove the two (2) bezel screws. Removing the LCD Bezel 1.
Starting from the top-center of the bezel, pry the bezel upwards and away from the panel. Move along the top and sides until the bezel is completely detached. 78 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 69. 2. Step LCD Bezel Size M2.5*4 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Remove the two (2) bezel screws. Removing the LCD Bezel 1.
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4. Disconnect the camera cable. 3. Chapter 3 79 Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the Camera from the module. Grasp the hinges and lift the Bezel clear of the LCD Module in the direction shown. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 78. 2.
4. Disconnect the camera cable. 3. Chapter 3 79 Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the Camera from the module. Grasp the hinges and lift the Bezel clear of the LCD Module in the direction shown. See "Removing the LCD Bezel" on page 78. 2.
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Disengage the various cables from the left hinge and the cable guides. Step LCD Panel Size M2.0*3 Quantity 4 4. Screw Type 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Camera Module" on page 79. 2. Disengage the LVDS cable from the hinges. 3. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD Panel. Removing the LCD Panel 1.
Disengage the various cables from the left hinge and the cable guides. Step LCD Panel Size M2.0*3 Quantity 4 4. Screw Type 80 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Camera Module" on page 79. 2. Disengage the LVDS cable from the hinges. 3. Remove the four (4) securing screws from the LCD Panel. Removing the LCD Panel 1.
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Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Chapter 3 81 Removing the FPC Cable 1. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module as shown. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the panel. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 80. 2. Remove the FPC cable from the LCD Panel. 4. 5. Disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place. 3.
Turn the LCD panel over to expose the rear. Chapter 3 81 Removing the FPC Cable 1. Lift the LCD Panel clear of the module as shown. Lift the adhesive protector and disconnect the cable from the panel. See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 80. 2. Remove the FPC cable from the LCD Panel. 4. 5. Disengage the adhesive strip securing it in place. 3.
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Lift the Microphone Module clear of the cover. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 80. 2. Remove the adhesive tape covering the microphone cable. 3. Removing the Microphone Module 1. Disengage the cable from the cable guides. 4.
Lift the Microphone Module clear of the cover. 82 Chapter 3 See "Removing the LCD Panel" on page 80. 2. Remove the adhesive tape covering the microphone cable. 3. Removing the Microphone Module 1. Disengage the cable from the cable guides. 4.