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Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
...to the table below for the updates made to this TravelMate P453 service guide.
Date 07-23-2012 07-25-2012 07-25-2012
Version First Draft Rev 01 Rev 02
Chapter
Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Updates
Display Spec Communication --WLAN Spec Dimensions and Weight --Weight Specification Tables --Computer Specifications
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more information...
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... Hardware Specifications
Features 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...
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... Connector Locations
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-6 Clearing Password Check 5-6 Clear CMOS Jumper 5-7 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 5-8
CHAPTER 6 FRU List
TravelMate P453 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4
FRU List 6-6
CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-4 TravelMate P453 7-4
CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information
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... Tables 1-25
Computer specifications 1-25 System Board Major Chips 1-26 Processor 1-26 Processor Specifications 1-27 CPU Fan True Value Table (Discrete GPU 1-28 CPU Fan True Value Table (Integrated GPU 1-28 System Memory 1-28 Memory Combinations 1-29 Graphics Controller 1-29 Video Interface(discrete 1-29 BIOS 1-30 LAN Interface 1-30 Keyboard 1-30 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components...
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...;Mobile Intel® HM77 Express Chipset
System Memory 0
Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support: Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory Upgradable to 4 GB physical memory for 32-bit OS (Note: Maximum of system memory cannot reach 4GB) Upgradable to 8GB system memory for 64-bit OS
Display 0
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution...
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... (v5.0) Acer Registration (v1) Acer Updater (v1) OOBE Offer Acer Edition (Acer) Welcome Center (Acer) Adobe Flash Player (Acer) Adobe Reader X (Acer) (XP Mode Acer)Windows Virtual PC (XP Mode Acer)Windows XP Mode Silverlight (Acer)
Security
...
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Windows Live Essentials 2011 (Acer)
Web links and utilities 0
Bing Bar (Acer v7) BingSetup (Acer v7) Internet Explorer 9 (Acer) Acer Accessory Store (Acer) eBay Shortcut 2009 (Acer)
Environment 0
Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-...
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... keyless models are also available.
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 be distinguished by its
blue connector...
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Using the Keyboard 0 The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys.
Figure 1-7. Keyboard Lock Keys
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
1-19
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... EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) is supported
Supports Anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and digital power is off
Support PC-Beep to internal speaker out (Port D) when no HDA control, while AVDD and PVDD is supplied.
Power support: 3.3V digital core power; 1.5V~3.3V digital IO power for HDA link; 3.0V~5.5V analog power; 4.5V~5.5V power stage voltage
...
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...
The speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name The model name of the installed ODD drive.
System BIOS Version
Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number
The serial number of this unit.
Asset...
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... conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE: NOTE:
Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when...
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... a known serviceable electrical outlet. 4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (refer to Thermal
Unit Failure) and fan airways are free of obstructions. 5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not
necessary to boot the computer to the failure point. 6. Remove any recently installed software...
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... appears on the external display only, refer to LCD Failure. 7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.
Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs. 8. Start the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the
failure point is discovered. 9. Re-set the memory modules. 10. Remove the drives (refer to Disassembly...
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...: The device is properly installed There are no red X or yellow exclamation marks There are no device conflicts No hardware is listed under Other Devices
3. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range:
...
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... default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: NOTE:
If Speakers do not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default).
7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers.
8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software.
9. Restore system and file settings...
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HDMI and VGA Failure 0
If the HDMI or VGA function fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
START
VGA/HDMI connection check
NG
Check
Drivers install OK or not in Device
NG
manager
Swap MB
Reinsert VGA/HDMI Connector
Reinstall corrcet driver
Figure 4-12. HDMI and VGA Failure
Troubleshooting
4-17
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... the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Apply power to the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem...
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... USB flash disk, and insert AC adapter. 3. Holding down key, and power on the system from off state 4. After system power on, release Fn + ESC key, the system will start recovering the BIOS automatically, and system will shutdown after recovering. (Notice: System will be No display when recovering, it's normal.) 5. When CRISIS is complete, the system auto restarts with a workable BIOS. 6. Update...
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.... These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities Spare parts lists...