
Online Support Information
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Online Support Information
Introduction
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This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their
Acer Systems.
For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer
branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website.
However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. 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
TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)
For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free
downloading of our technical material.
Also contained on this website are:
Detailed information on Acer's International Traveller’s Warranty (ITW)
Returned material authorization procedures
An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and
email contacts for all technical queries.
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not hesitate to
direct any suggestions or comments to us.
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 ...