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Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service Guide

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... Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 Specification Tables 1-25 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating...

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... Flash BIOS Utility 2-15 DOS Flash ME Utility 2-17 WinFlash Utility 2-19 Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 2-21 Remove HDD Password Utilities 2-21 Removing BIOS Passwords 2-23 Cleaning BIOS Passwords 2-24 Using DMI Tools 2-25 DMI Utility 2-26 LAN EFUSE Utility 2-30 CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Machine Disassembly and Replacement 3-5 Recommended Equipment 3-5 Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery...

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...51 Replacing the LVDS Cable 3-51 Replacing the Camera Module 3-52 Replacing the LCD Hinges 3-53 Replacing the LCD Panel 3-55 Replacing the LCD Bezel 3-57 Replacing the Bottom Case 3-60 Replacing the TPM Board 3-63 Replacing The CPU Module 3-64 Replacing the Thermal Module 3-65 Replacing the Motherboard 3-67 Replacing the IO Board 3-69 Replacing the Touchpad Module 3-71 Replacing the Power Switch Board 3-73 Replacing the Top Case 3-74 Replacing the Keyboard 3-77 Replacing the WLAN Card 3-79 Replacing the Memory Module 3-81 Replacing the ODD Module 3-82 Replacing the HDD Module...

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... 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-6 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Optical Media Drive 1-7 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Dimensions and Weight 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-8 Special Keys and Controls 1-8 I/O Ports 1-8 Software 1-9 Environment 1-10 Notebook Tour 1-11 Top Cover View 1-11 Keyboard View 1-12 Left View 1-14 Right View 1-15 Base View 1-16 Indicators 1-17 Touchpad Basics 1-18 Using the Keyboard 1-19 Lock Keys 1-20 Windows Keys 1-21 Hotkeys 1-22 System Block Diagram 1-24 Specification...

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.... 1. Keyboard View (Continued) No Icon Item Description 4 HDD indicator Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is active Communication Indicator Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates the computer's power status. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode. 5 Click buttons (left and The left and right buttons function like the left right) and right mouse buttons. 6 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Hardware Specifications...

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... computer security lock cable around an immovable object such as a table or handle of a locked drawer. Only one card can be distinguished by its blue connector. 6 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 Ethernet (RJ-45) port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 4 HDMI port Supports high-definition digital video connections. 5 USB 3.0 port with USB Connects to USB devices. Supports USB charge charger Note: A USB 3.0 port can operate at any...

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Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is active. Table 1-6. Optical disk access indicator Lights up when the optical drive is charging. 2. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-17 Indicators 0 The computer has five easy-to-read status indicators. Indicators Icon Function Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Communication Indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed....

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-21 It can also be used with other keys to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray) < > + : Cycle through programs on the Windows Start button; opening the application's context menu. it launches the Start menu. Windows Keys 0 The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.  Windows Logo key  Application key Table 1-9. Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box...

Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service Guide

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... key in Sleep mode. + + + + Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both. Hotkeys Hotkey + + Icon Function Communication Sleep Description Enables / disables the computer's communication devices. Turns the speakers on and off . + + + Brightness up Brightness down Volume up Volume down Play/Pause Increases the screen brightness. Decreases the sound volume. Increases the sound volume. Figure 1-8. Decreases the screen brightness. Turns the internal...

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... the whole system. CPU set power down, VGA Suspend, PCMCIA SuspendAudio, Power Down, Hard Disk Power Down, CD-ROM Power Down, Super I/O Low Power mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4) Specification All devices in the system are turned off  Orange color blinking: S3 state 1-42 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Power Management Item Mech. Individual devices like CPU and hard disc can be power managed. Also called Hibernation...

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...;Menu - Navigation keys appear at the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is subject to parameter values. use the left and right arrow keys Item - System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 0 A hardware configuration program built into a computer's BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Preconfigured and optimized so users do not need to run Setup. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST to enabled. To change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, set to disabled. If configuration problems occur, users may need...

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...Function Key Behavior Special keys: Function keys perform the special function by default. F1 to F12 act as normal function keys during device boot or while in which the SATA controller should operate. Hold the key to F12. Function keys: Function keys activate F1 to factory defaults. Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Description Format/Option D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. NOTE: NOTE: Special functions are only active in Windows. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore...

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Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. System Utilities 2-9 Figure 2-4. Type a new password in the Confirm New Password field. + IMPORTANT: Use care when typing a password. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. Use the  and  keys to Set. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Press F10 to enable the Password on the screen. 3. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Press Enter. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt...

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Set Supervisor Password 2. The computer sets User Password parameter to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: NOTE: Users can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. If the verification is complete after the user presses Enter. Figure 2-6. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. 3. Figure 2-7. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password field. This Setup Warning The password setting is OK, the screen will show as following. If the...

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...Replacement Requirements 3-5 Pre-disassembly Instructions 3-6 Disassembly Process 3-7 External Module Disassembly Process 3-8 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 Removing the Memory Card 3-9 Removing the Battery 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing the HDD Module 3-14 Removing the ODD Module 3-17 Removing the Memory Module 3-20 Removing the WLAN Card 3-22 Main Unit Disassembly Process 3-24 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 3-24 Removing the Keyboard 3-25 Removing the Top Case Module 3-27 Removing Power Switch Board Module 3-29 Removing Touch Pad Module 3-30 Removing...

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... FRU: START NG LCD Moduel OK? Drain stored power by checking for one of the following: Fans start up Status LEDs illuminate If no power, refer to Power On Issues. 3. Switching between internal and external by pressing Fn+F5. Troubleshooting 4-5 Connect the power and reboot the computer. Figure 4-2. No Display Issues 0 If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. 1. Replace LCD Panel/LCD Cable Power On?

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... settings and control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the same location, the LCD is listed under Other Devices 7. Start the computer. Re-set the memory modules. 10. Remove the drives (refer to the User Manual for instructions on -screen prompts. 9. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. NOTE: NOTE: Make sure that : The device is still not resolved, refer to the previous version if updated. 5. Adjust the brightness to Disassembly...

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... system board in loop mode at the time of reasons that the power supply being used at least 10 times. 2. Remove power from the computer. 2. Check if drives are functioning correctly. 3. When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module...

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... functions - BDS Phase POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS 10 Enter BDS entry BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard and mouse initialization BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization Troubleshooting...

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... BIOS Password Check 0 If users set BIOS Passwords (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and User Password). Remove HDD, AC and Battery. 3. If it is only for a security reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when system enters the BIOS Setup menu. Figure 5-3. Disconnect the RTC Battery (Figure 5-3). Locate the RTCRST# jumper. 5. Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0 This section provides procedures for enabling BIOS Recovery. Remove power from the system. 2. This Machine has one Hardware Open...

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