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Revision History
Refer to the table below for the updates made to this TravelMate P453 service guide.
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more
information, go to
http://csd.acer.com.tw
.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
There are no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should
the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer,
distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Copyright
© 2012 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any
language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical,
magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer
Incorporated.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
WARNING
:
!
Indicates a potential for personal injury.
CAUTION
:
!
Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT
:
+
Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a
procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.
Date
Version
Chapter
Updates
07-23-2012
First Draft
07-25-2012
Rev 01
Chapter 1
Display Spec
07-25-2012
Rev 02
Chapter 1
Communication
--WLAN Spec
Dimensions and Weight
--Weight
Specification Tables
--Computer Specifications
Summary of Contents for TravelMate P453-M
Page 1: ...Acer TravelMate P453 SERVICEGUIDE ...
Page 4: ...iv ...
Page 9: ...ix Introduction 8 3 ...
Page 10: ...x ...
Page 11: ...CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications ...
Page 14: ...1 4 ...
Page 57: ...CHAPTER 2 System Utilities ...
Page 67: ...System Utilities 2 11 Figure 2 9 Setup Warning ...
Page 85: ...System Utilities 2 29 Figure 2 37 GU bat ...
Page 88: ...2 32 System Utilities ...
Page 89: ...CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance ...
Page 92: ...3 4 ...
Page 99: ...3 11 3 Lift the bottom edge of battery bar first to remove the battery Figure 3 6 Battery ...
Page 101: ...3 13 3 Lift to remove the main door Figure 3 9 Main Door ...
Page 104: ...3 16 5 Remove the HDD bracket Figure 3 14 HDD Bracket ...
Page 107: ...3 19 Figure 3 19 ODD Bracket ...
Page 142: ...3 54 Figure 3 78 LCD Hinge CAUTION Distinguish the left and right hinge before assembling ...
Page 147: ...3 59 Figure 3 86 LCD Bezel ...
Page 158: ...3 70 3 Connect the cable from IO board to motherboard Figure 3 103 IO Board ...
Page 164: ...3 76 Figure 3 113 Top Case Module ...
Page 166: ...3 78 3 Lock 6 latches Esc F4 F8 F12 Del End around the keyboard Figure 3 116 Keyboard ...
Page 178: ...3 90 ...
Page 179: ...CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting ...
Page 206: ...4 28 Troubleshooting ...
Page 207: ...CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations ...
Page 215: ...CHAPTER 6 FRU List ...
Page 216: ...6 2 TravelMate P453 Exploded Diagrams 6 4 Main Assembly 6 4 FRU List 6 6 ...
Page 230: ...6 16 FRU Field Replaceable Unit List ...
Page 231: ...CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 232: ...8 2 Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7 4 TravelMate P453 7 4 ...
Page 240: ...7 10 Test Compatible Components ...
Page 241: ...CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information ...
Page 242: ...9 2 Introduction 8 3 ...
Page 244: ...8 4 Online Support Information ...