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Acer TravelMate P453 SERVICEGUIDE - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 2
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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 3
is made, it may not be noted in this printed service guide. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. You must use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 4
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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 Utilities BIOS Setup Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 6
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 3-10 Removing the Main Door 3-12 Removing - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 7
Replacing the Thermal Module 3-65 Replacing the Motherboard 3-67 Replacing the IO Board 3-69 Memory Module 3-81 Replacing the ODD Module 3-82 Replacing the HDD Module 3-84 Replacing the Main Door 3-87 Replacing the Battery 3-88 Replacing the Memory Card 3-89 CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 8
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 viii - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 9
Introduction 8-3 ix - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 10
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 12
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 Memory 1-28 Memory Combinations 1-29 Graphics Controller 1-29 Video Interface(discrete 1-29 BIOS - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 13
Resolution 1-36 Graphics Controller 1-36 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution 1-37 Display Supported Resolution (LCD panel Supported Resolution 1-37 Camera 1-38 WLAN Combo Card 1-38 Audio Codec and Amplifier 1-38 Audio Interface 1-40 Battery 1-40 VRAM 1-41 USB Port 1-41 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 14
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.35W) 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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 16
DirectX® 11, Shader Model 5.0, OpenGL® 4.1, OpenCL™ 1.1 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors Memory Stick™ (MS), xD-Picture Card™ (xD), Secure Digital™ High Capacity (SDHC) Audio Subsystem 0 Two built-in 20mm diameter stereo speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 17
DL, 8X DVD+RW, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW Communication 0 Webcam 0 Acer Video Conference, featuring: 1.0M webcam with 1280*720 effective resolution USB 2.0 High Control 0 Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 1.2 HDD password BIOS user, supervisor password Kensington lock slot Dimensions and Weight 0 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 18
0 4400 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack 9000 mAh 6-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 105-US/106-UK/109-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0 Dual-mode touchpad with Media - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 19
Security Absolute Data Protect (Acer) Acer ProShield (Acer) McAfee Internet Security Suite WW (Acer Emerald) McAfee NDIS62 Filter Driver Patch (Acer Emerald) McAfee Virus Definitions (Acer) Norton Online Backup (Acer) Multimedia WinDVD v10.0 (Acer) Acer Crystal Eye Webcam v1.5 NTI - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 20
) 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-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 21
-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. Web camera for video communication. Note: A light next to the webcam indicates that the webcam is active (for selected models only). Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-11 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 22
Keyboard View 0 Figure 1-2. Keyboard View Table 1-2. Keyboard View No Icon Item 1 Power button Description Turns the computer on and off. 2 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 1-12 Hardware - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 23
Power indicator Indicates the computer's wireless connectivity device status. Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 24
models are Supports USB charge charger Note: A USB 3.0 port can be distinguished by its blue connector. 6 ExpressCard/34 slot Accepts one ExpressCard/34 module. Note: Push to remove/insert the module. 7 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 25
Right View 0 Figure 1-4. Right View Table 1-4. Right View No Icon Item 1 Microphone jack Description Accepts inputs from external microphones. Headphones/speaker Connects to audio devices (e.g., speakers, jack headphones). 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 26
suitable tool into the latch and slide to release. Houses the computer's main memory. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). 3 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 4 Acer DASP (Disk Protects the hard disk from shocks and bumps. Anti-Shock Protection - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 27
1-6. Indicators Icon Function Power indicator Description Indicates the computer's power status. Battery indicator HDD indicator Indicates the computer's battery status. 1. Charging: The light shows orange when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows blue when in AC mode - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 28
left Corner Open Quickly press twice Select Drag Press once Press and hold, then use finger on the touchpad to drag the cursor Access context menu Bottom right Corner Press once Main Touchpad Press or tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) Press or tap once Press - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 29
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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 30
as numeric key padlock. If an external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following definitions: When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock status On. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. The key can be turned on/off via the internal - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 31
. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions. Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7: < >: Open or close the Start menu < > + : Open the Run dialog box < > + : Minimizes all windows + < > + M: Undo minimize all windows < > + - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 32
Hotkeys 0 The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness and volume output. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Figure 1-8. Keyboard Hotkeys Table 1-10. Hotkeys - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 33
Table 1-10. Hotkeys (Continued) Hotkey Icon Function + Stop + Previous + Next Description Stop playing the selected media file. Return to the previous media file. Jump to the next media file. Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-23 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 34
System Block Diagram BA50 BLOCK DIAGRAM GPU N13P-GL Page 70~77 CPU Sandy Bridge Ivy Bridge DDR3 1333/1600 MHz FDI x 4 PAGE 7-12 DMI x 4 DDR-III SO-DIMM*2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 35
15.0 in Width 253.0 mm 9.9 in Height 33.8 mm 1.3 in Weight (equipped with optical 2.5 kg with 6-cell battery pack drive, flash drive, and battery) 5.5 lbs with 6-cell battery pack Input power Operating voltage 19V at 4.74A Max for 90W Operating current 4.74A(Max) Temperature Operating - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 36
Celeron® B800 Series Processor rPGA988B Multi execution cores· A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) for each core A 256-KB shared instruction/data second-level cache (L2) for each core Up to 3-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3), shared among all cores Intel - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 37
Processor Specifications Item i3-2370M i3-3110M i5-2450M i5-3210M B820 B830 B950 B960 B970 B980 CPU Speed (GHz) 2.4 2.3 2.5 2.5 1.7 1.8 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Cores 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Mfg Tech 32nm 22nm 32nm 22nm 32nm 32nm 32nm 32nm 32nm 32nm Cache Size Package 3MB 3MB 3MB 3MB 2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB 2MB - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 38
Critical shut down at 99°C; EC Force shut down at 99°C Tj105:OS Critical shut down at 104°C; EC Force shut down at 104°C System Memory Item Memory controller Built in CPU Specification Fan Speed (RPM) 2300 2500 2800 3100 3400 3700 4800 Fan Speed (RPM) 2300 2500 2800 3100 3400 3700 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 39
2048 4096 Total Memory (MB) 2048 4096 2048 4096 6144 4096 6144 8192 Graphics Controller VGA Chip Supports Item Video Interface(discrete) Chipset Item Specification NVIDIA Geforce GT 630M NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology, Microsoft® DirectX® 11 with Shader Model 5.0, NVIDIA® Verde™ Drivers, NVIDIA - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 40
WINBOND/W25Q64FVSSIG 8MB Winbond code base Flash ROM 8 MB Support Acer UI Support multi-boot Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) Various hotkeys for system control Support SMBIOS 2.3, PCI2.2 DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag- Support PXE Support WinFlash Wake on - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 41
the USB port directly: Yes Overlay numeric keypad Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate/S Hitachi/HT T320LT020 S545032A 7E380 Capacity 320 320 (GB) - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 42
7200 16MB SATA 3.0 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% Western Digital/WD 5000BPKT22PK4T0 500 512/4096 4 9.5 2 7200 16MB SATA 3.0 5V +/- 5% Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Western Digital/WD7500B PVT-22A1YT0 750 512/4096 Specifications Hitachi/HTS54757 Toshiba/MQ01AB 5A9E384 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 43
5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 4 9.5 2 7200 16MB SATA 3.0 5V +/- 5% DVD Super-Multi Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Height(mm) Buffer Memory Interface Specification PANASONIC/UJ8C0ADAA1-B HLDS/GT51N PLDS/DS-8A8SH PIONEER/DVR-TD11RS With CD Disc - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 44
Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non CPRM & CPRM) DVD+/-R Dual Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Interface Item Vendor & Model name Performance Specification Transfer rate Height(mm) Buffer Memory Interface Specification PIONEER/BDC - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 45
+/-R Dual Blu-Ray: BD-R, BD-R DL, BD-RE, BD-RE DL Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5V +/- 5% (Operating) LED 15.6" Item Vendor & Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 46
Item Vendor & Model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) channel LVDS 45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 20 (Upper) / 45 (Lower) Display Supported Resolution (System Supported Resolution) Resolution 800x600p/60Hz 1024x768p/60Hz 1280x600/60Hz 1280x720/60Hz 1280x768/60Hz 1360x768/60Hz 1366x768/60Hz 16 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 47
Supports Item Specification NVIDIA® Optimus™ technology, Microsoft® DirectX® 11 with Shader Model 5.0, NVIDIA® Verde™ Drivers, NVIDIA® PhysX® technology, NVIDIA® CUDA™ technology, Hardware Video Decode Acceleration, NVIDIA® 3D Vision™, NVIDIA® 3DTV Play™ and HDMI, PCI Express 2.0, Dual-link DVI, - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 48
Liteon/12P2SF105 Suyin/HF1016-A21U-OV02 Suyin/HF1016-T821-HN01 Chicony/CNFB1D721004971LH 1.0M Pixels CMOS WLAN Combo Card Item Vendor and Model Form Factor PCB Antenna connector WiFi Function Wireless LAN Standards Operating Frequency Host Interface Bluetooth Function Data throughput Protocal Host - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 49
0V~5.5V analog power; 4.5V~5.5V power stage voltage Enhanced power management features for normal operation and standby mode Intel low power ECR compliant: supports power status control, jack detection, and wake-up event in D3 mode Built in a 5V-to-4.5V linear regulator with 60dB PSRR to power - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 50
microphone Internal speaker/quantity Battery Item Vendor & Model name Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration VB6-CG On board Stereo Support 16/20/24bit PCM HD audio Interface All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k/ - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 51
Item Size of ExpressCard Module Location Specification ExpressCard/34 Supports a vast number of expansion options, including flash memory card adapters, TV-tuners, Bluetooth connectivity and IEEE 1394b adapters Supports USB 2.0 and PCI Express applications ExpressCard/34: 34mm(W) x 75mm - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 52
AC Adapter Item Vendor & Model Name Power Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current the whole system. Card Reader Item Chipset Package Maximum supported size Features Specification REALTEK RTS5209-GR 48-pin LQFP SD: 2T, MMC: 16G, miniSD: 16G Supports SD, MMC, MMC plus, MS, xD, SDHC - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 53
Battery charging with AC Blue color solid on - Battery full Orange blinking - Battery in low power state or battery abnormal Discharging Orange blinking - Battery applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Direct memory access controller Not applicable Not Assigned Not Assigned - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 54
System Function (shipping configuration) Direct memory access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 55
resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 56
Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources 1-46 Hardware Specifications and Configurations - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 57
CHAPTER 2 System Utilities - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 58
Utility 2-3 Navigating the BIOS Utility 2-3 BIOS 2-4 Information 2-4 Main 2-6 Security 2-8 Boot 2-12 Exit 2-13 BIOS Flash Utilities 2-14 DOS 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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 59
Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST when prompted at the bottom of screen. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled. To change boot device without entering BIOS information is subject to specific models. System Utilities 2-3 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 60
a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen: NOTE: NOTE: The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model. Information 0 This tab shows a summary of computer hardware information. Figure 2-1. BIOS Information 2-4 System Utilities - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 61
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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 62
available memory for Video. Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM screen during system boot instead of the traditional POST screen that shows the normal diagnostic messages. Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). F12 Boot Menu Enables - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 63
(Continued)BIOS Main Parameter Description Format/Option D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on F12 act as normal function keys during device boot or while in BIOS. Special Keys or Function Keys System Utilities 2-7 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 64
is set, N/A this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password. N/A Password on Boot Defines - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 65
the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. NOTE: NOTE: Users can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. 4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password 0 Perform the following: 1. Use the and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 66
4. Press Enter. The computer sets User Password parameter to Set. NOTE: NOTE: Users can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will show as following. Figure 2-8. This Setup Warning The password - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 67
Figure 2-9. Setup Warning System Utilities 2-11 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 68
the order of boot devices used to load the operating system. Bootable devices include the: USB diskette drives Onboard hard disk drive DVD drive in the module bay Use and keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list. Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot 2-12 System - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 69
Exit 0 The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility. Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11. Table 2-4. Exit Parameters Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save changes to the system. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 70
is used. NOTE: NOTE: Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when the Flash is used. NOTE: NOTE: Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system. Perform the following to - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 71
0 Perform the following to use the DOS Flash BIOS Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Figure 2-12. BIOS Boot 3. Run below command. Figure 2-13. DOS Flash - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 72
Figure 2-14. DOS Flash 5. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown. NOTE: NOTE: If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-15) is - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 73
to use the DOS Flash ME Utility: 1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu. 2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order. Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1. Figure 2-16. BIOS Boot 3. Run below command. Figure 2-17. DOS Flash 4. The flash process - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 74
Figure 2-18. DOS Flash 5. Press power button shutdown, then unplug and plug AC. 6. Press power button start , then Entry BIOS setup menu to load default setting and exit saving changes. 2-18 System Utilities - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 75
following to use the WinFlash Utility: 1. Double click the WinFlash executable. 2. If forget to plug AC, a soft remind is shown below. Figure 2-19. InsydeFlash 3. Check Model name of flashing BIOS is the same platform BIOS. Check the popping out caution. System Utilities 2-19 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 76
Figure 2-20. InsydeFlash 4. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-21). Figure 2-21. InsydeFlash 5. Shutdown and press power button start , then Entry BIOS setup menu to load default setting and exit saving changes. 2-20 System Utilities - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 77
details for removing HDD/BIOS passwords. Remove HDD Password Utilities 0 This section provides details for removing HDD passwords. Remove HDD Password as follows: NOTE: NOTE: If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated, you will see below menu (Figure 2-22). Figure - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 78
Enter the password from the Step 1 to unlock the HDD (Figure 2-19). Figure 2-25. Unlock Password NOTE: NOTE: After customer clearing the HDD password, HDD maybe in "Frozen" state. Please power off system. Then, power on to Win system, HDD Password will be in normal. Figure 2-26. HDD Password Frozen - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 79
Removing BIOS Passwords 0 To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the Main door and remove the mylar from DIMM then use a metal instrument to short the RTCRST# point.(Figure 2-27 and Figure 2-28) Figure 2-27. CMOS Jumper Figure 2-28. CMOS Jumper r System Utilities 2-23 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 80
0 When customer forgets the BIOS supervisor/user password, he could clear the password as display "Press Y or y key to clear BIOS password.". 4. After press Y/y key, BIOS will clear BIOS password and reboot system. Figure 2-29. Clear BIOS Password The on screen message indicates the function - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 81
Using DMI Tools 0 The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used in the DMI pool for hardware management. Figure 2-30. DMI Tools System Utilities 2-25 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 82
DMI Utility 0 1. Update SMBIOS Type 1 Manufacturer Name. MN.bat Figure 2-31. MN.bat 2. Update SMBIOS Type 1 Product Name. PN.bat Figure 2-32. PN.bat 3. Update SMBIOS Type 1 Serial Number. 2-26 System Utilities - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 83
SN.bat Figure 2-33. SN.bat 4. Update SMBIOS Type 3 Asset Tag Number. AT.bat Figure 2-34. AT.bat 5. Read SMBIOS Type 1 UUID. RU.bat System Utilities 2-27 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 84
Figure 2-35. RU.bat 6. Write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID. WU.bat Figure 2-36. WU.bat 7. Generate and Write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID. GU.bat 2-28 System Utilities - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 85
Figure 2-37. GU.bat System Utilities 2-29 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 86
LAN EFUSE Utility 0 LAN EFUSE Utility enables to change the MAC address. Refer the following steps to use the LAN EFUSE Utility: 1. Open the text file MAC.ini. Figure 2-38. MAC.ini 2. Edit the MAC.ini file, change the MAC address, fill in the xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx, and save it. Current_MAC_address = 00 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 87
Figure 2-40. memcfg 5. Run command to check the MAC address programmed correctly. memcfg -c Figure 2-41. memcfg System Utilities 2-31 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 88
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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 Module 3-30 Removing the IO Board 3-32 Removing the Motherboard 3-34 Removing the Thermal Module 3-36 Removing The CPU - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 91
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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 92
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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 94
Pre-disassembly Instructions 0 Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 95
main board, remove first the keyboard, and LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order. Table 3-1. Main Screw List M2.5*5 Screw Quantity 3 Acer Part Number 86.B050U.001 M3*3 4 86.V5M0U.001 M2*3 20(22) 86.W750U.002 M2.5*8 16 86.V5M0U.002 M2.5*4 4 86.V5M0U.005 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 96
2 4 1 2 1 External Modules Disassembly Flowchart Part No. 86.B050U.001 86.V5M0U.001 86.B050U.001 86.W750U.002 86.W750U.002 0 Memory Card Battery Main Door HDD Module ODD Module Memory Module WLAN Card HDD Bracket ODD Bracket ODD Bezel Figure 3-2. External Module Disassembly Flowchart 3-8 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 97
Removing the Memory Card 0 1. Press the memory card in to allow it to spring out and pull the memory card out. Figure 3-3. Memory Card 3-9 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 98
Removing the Battery 0 1. Shut down the operating system, close the LCD panel, then turn over the notebook and place it on a level platform. Figure 3-4. Bottom side 2. Use a phillips screwdriver to insert the pit of battery latch, release the latch to spring the battery. Figure 3-5. Battery Latch 3- - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 99
3. Lift the bottom edge of battery bar first to remove the battery. Figure 3-6. Battery 3-11 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 100
Removing the Main Door 0 1. Loose 6 captive screws on the main door. Figure 3-7. Screws on Main Door 2. Dig out the top edge of main door with a finger, lift the top edge first. Figure 3-8. Main Door 3-12 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 101
3. Lift to remove the main door. Figure 3-9. Main Door 3-13 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 102
Removing the HDD Module 0 1. Remove 2 screws on HDD bracket. Figure 3-10. Screws on HDD Bracket Table 3-3. Screws Step HDD Module Disassembly M2.5*5 Screw Quantity 2 Screw Type 2. Pull the handling mylar to disconnect the HDD from motherboard. 3-14 Figure 3-11. HDD Module - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 103
3. Use two fingers to hold the notches of HDD bracket, lift to remove HDD module. Figure 3-12. HDD Module 4. Remove 4 screws on HDD bracket to separate the HDD from the bracket. Figure 3-13. HDD Module Table 3-4. Screws Step HDD Disassembly M3*3 Screw Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-15 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 104
5. Remove the HDD bracket. Figure 3-14. HDD Bracket 3-16 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 105
Removing the ODD Module 0 1. Remove 1 screw from the bottom case. Figure 3-15. ODD Module Table 3-5. Screws Step ODD Module Disassembly Screw M2.5*5 Quantity 1 2. Pull the ODD module completely out of the housing. Screw Type Figure 3-16. ODD Module 3-17 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 106
3. Pull the ODD bezel to separate it from the ODD. Figure 3-17. ODD Module 4. Remove 2 screws to remove ODD bracket. Figure 3-18. ODD Bracket Table 3-6. Screws Step ODD Bracket Disassembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-18 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 107
Figure 3-19. ODD Bracket 3-19 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 108
Removing the Memory Module 0 1. Use two fingers, push the memory module clips outwards to spring the memory. Figure 3-20. Memory Module 2. Pull out the memory from its slot. Figure 3-21. Memory Module 3-20 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 109
3. Use two fingers, push the memory module clips outwards to spring another memory bar. Figure 3-22. Memory Module 4. Pull out the memory from its slot. Figure 3-23. Memory Module 3-21 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 110
pair of plastic tweezers to clamp the antenna cable connectors, disconnect the 2 cable from the WLAN module. + IMPORTANT: Note the connector positions of the Main (black). Figure 3-24. WLAN Card 2. Remove 1 screw and ensure the cables are well clear of the WLAN module. 3-22 Figure 3-25. WLAN Card - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 111
Table 3-7. Screws Step WLAN Module Disassembly Screw M2*3 3. Pull the WLAN module out from its slot. Quantity 1 Screw Type Figure 3-26. WLAN Card 3-23 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 112
Main Unit Disassembly Process 0 Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0 Keyboard Top Case Module Power Switch Board Touchpad Module IO Board Motherboard Thermal Module Bottom Case Module CPU Figure 3-27. Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart Table 3-8. Screws Step Top Case Module Disassembly Top Case - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 113
Removing the Keyboard 0 + IMPORTANT: The keyboard is easily warped or damaged during the removal process.Take care not to use excessive force when removing. 1. Open 6 latches (Esc, F4, F8, F12, Del, End) on the keyboard module. Figure 3-28. Keyboard module Figure 3-29. Keyboard module 3-25 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 114
2. Lift the keyboard and turn it back. Figure 3-30. Keyboard module 3. Disconnect the cable from the motherboard. Figure 3-31. Keyboard FFC 3-26 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 115
Removing the Top Case Module 0 1. Disconnect power switch cable(red),touch pad cable(yellow),fan cable(green),click board cable(blue),DC-in cable(purple) and speaker cable(orange). Figure 3-32. Top Case 2. Remove 6 screws from the top case. Figure 3-33. Top Case Table 3-9. Screws Step Top Case - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 116
3. Remove 15 screws from the bottom case. Figure 3-34. Top Case Table 3-10. Screws Step Top Case Module Disassembly Screw M2.5*8 Quantity 10 Screw Type Top Case Module Disassembly M2*3 5 4. Use a plastic pry slice to insert to the gap between top case and bottom case.pry to release all - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 117
Removing Power Switch Board Module 0 1. Remove 2 screws from the power switch board. Figure 3-36. Touchpad Switch Board Table 3-11. Screws Step Power Switch Board Module Disassembly Screw M2.5*4 Quantity 2 2. Romove the power switch board. Screw Type Figure 3-37. Touchpad Switch Board 3-29 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 118
Removing Touch Pad Module 0 1. Tear down the protection film on touch pad. Figure 3-38. Touch Pad Module 2. Disconnect the click board cable(red) and touch pad cable(yellow). Figure 3-39. Touch Pad Module 3-30 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 119
3. Remove 2 screws on click board. Figure 3-40. Touch Pad Module Table 3-12. screws Step Touchpad Module Disassembly Screw M2.5*4 4. Remove click board from top case. Quantity 2 Screw Type Figure 3-41. Touch Pad Module 3-31 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 120
Removing the IO Board 0 1. Disconnect the IO board cable from motherboard and IO board. Figure 3-42. IO Board 2. Remove 2 screws from IO board. Figure 3-43. IO Board Table 3-13. Screws Step IO Board Disassembly Screw M2.5*6 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-32 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 121
3. Lift the left edge of IO board first, and pull out the board from connector holes of bottom case. Figure 3-44. IO Board 3-33 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 122
LVDS connector nearby is connected with LVDS cable. Disconnect this cable before continuing. Figure 3-45. LVDS Cable Connector 2. Remove 4 screws from motherboard and thermal fan. Figure 3-46. Motherboard Table 3-14. Screws Step Motherboard Disassembly M2*5 Screw 3-34 Quantity 3 Screw Type - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 123
3-14. Screws Step Motherboard Disassembly M2.5*6 Screw Quantity 2 Screw Type 3. Lift the right edge of motherboard first to pull out the motherboard from the connector holes of bottom case. Figure 3-47. Motherboard ! CAUTION: Hold the fan in your hand when you remove the motherboard in case of - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 124
Removing the Thermal Module 0 1. Remove 4(6) screws from the thermal module. NOTE: NOTE: Two kinds of CPU are equipped with different thermal module. Figure 3-48. Thermal Module Of UMA CPU Figure 3-49. Thermal Module Of DSC CPU Table 3-15. Screws Step UMA Thermal Module Disassembly Screw M2*3 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 125
Table 3-15. Screws Step DSC Thermal Module Disassembly Screw M2*3 2. Lift to remove the thermal module. Quantity 6 Screw Type Figure 3-50. Thermal Module 3-37 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 126
Removing The CPU Module 0 1. Turn the non-removable screw here about 180 degrees counter-clockwise to loosen the CPU. Figure 3-51. CPU Module 2. Squeeze the vacuum handling pump on the CPU and use it to lift the CPU away. Figure 3-52. CPU Module 3-38 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 127
Removing the TPM Board 0 1. If the motherboard support TPM function.Please follow the step below to remove the TPM board. Figure 3-53. TPM Board 2. Pull out the TPM board from motherboard at 90°degree. Figure 3-54. TPM Board 3-39 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 128
Removing the Bottom Case 0 1. Pull out LVDS cable and antenna cables from position groove of bottom case.Remove 3 screws from the hinges. Figure 3-55. Bottom Case Table 3-16. Screws Step Bottom Case Disassembly Screw M2.5*6 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3-40 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 129
2. Lift LCD module to separate it from bottom case. Figure 3-56. Bottom Case 3. Pull out DC-in cable from position groove and lift the connector to remove DC-in cable. Figure 3-57. Bottom Case 3-41 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 130
LCD Module Disassembly Process 0 LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 0 LCD Bezel LCD Panel LCD Hinge Camera LVDS Cable Figure 3-58. LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart Table 3-17. Screws Step LCD Bezel Disassembly LCD Panel Disassembly Screw M2.5*4.5 M2*3 Quantity 6 8 Part No. 86.V5M0U.004 86. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 131
Removing the LCD Bezel 0 1. Use a pair of tweezers to remove 2 screw mylar on LCD bezel. Figure 3-59. LCD Bezel Figure 3-60. LCD Bezel 3-43 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 132
2. Remove 2 screws on LCD bezel. Figure 3-61. LCD Bezel Figure 3-62. LCD Bezel Table 3-18. Screws Step LCD Bezel Disassembly Screw M2.5*4.5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-44 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 133
3. Apply froce with 4 fingers inside LCD bezel and with thumb outside LCD bezel ,pry to release all latches. Figure 3-63. LCD Bezel 4. Lift to remove the LCD bezel. Figure 3-64. LCD Bezel 3-45 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 134
Removing the LCD Panel 0 1. Remove 6 screws on LCD hinges. Figure 3-65. LCD Panel Table 3-19. Screws Step LCD Panel Disassembly Screw M2.5*4.5 Quantity 4 2. Turn over LCD panel to separate the LVDS cable. Screw Type 3-46 Figure 3-66. LCD Panel - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 135
3. Tear off the transparent handle tape of LVDS connector from LCD panel.Disconnect the LVDS cable from LCD panel to remove LCD panel. Figure 3-67. LCD Panel 3-47 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 136
Removing the Hinges 0 1. Remove 8 screws to separate the hinges from LCD panel. Figure 3-68. LCD Hinge Figure 3-69. LCD Hinge Table 3-20. Screws Step LCD Hinge Disassembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 8 Screw Type 3-48 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 137
Removing the Camera Module 0 1. Disconnect the cable from the camera module. Figure 3-70. Camera Module 2. Lift to remove the camera from LCD cover carefully. Figure 3-71. Camera Module 3-49 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 138
Removing the LVDS Cable 0 1. Remove the LVDS cable from LCD cover carefully. Figure 3-72. LVDS Cable NOTE: NOTE: Pay attention to the location of silver paper and the Microphone. 3-50 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 139
LCD Reassembly Procedure 0 Replacing the LVDS Cable 0 1. Place the LVDS cable into the LCD cover cable clip. Figure 3-73. LVDS cable NOTE: NOTE: Pay attention to the location of silver paper and the Microphone. 3-51 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 140
Replacing the Camera Module 0 1. Replace the camera on the LCD cover. Figure 3-74. Camera Module 2. Connect the cable with camera carefully. Figure 3-75. Camera Module 3-52 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 141
Replacing the LCD Hinges 0 1. Turn over the LCD panel. Consolidate the hinges and the LCD panel with 8 screws. Figure 3-76. LCD Panel Figure 3-77. LCD Panel Table 3-21. Screws Step LCD Hinge Assembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 8 Screw Type 3-53 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 142
Figure 3-78. LCD Hinge ! CAUTION: Distinguish the left and right hinge before assembling. 3-54 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 143
Replacing the LCD Panel 0 1. Connect the LVDS cable to LVDS connector of LCD panel. Figure 3-79. LVDS Panel 2. Replace the bottom edge of LCD panel on LCD cover, then lay the top edge down to position LCD hinges. Figure 3-80. LCD Panel 3-55 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 144
3. Consolidate the LCD panel and LCD cover with 4 screws. Figure 3-81. LCD Panel Table 3-22. Screws Step LCD Panel Assembly Screw M2.5*4.5 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-56 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 145
Replacing the LCD Bezel 0 1. Position LCD bezel on LCD cover, press the edges of LCD bezel to lock all latches. Figure 3-82. LCD Bezel 2. Consolidate LCD bezel and LCD cover with 2 screws. Figure 3-83. LCD Bezel 3-57 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 146
Figure 3-84. LCD Bezel Table 3-23. Screws Step LCD Bezel Assembly Screw M2.5*4.5 Quantity 2 3. Cover 2 screw mylar on bezel screws. Screw Type Figure 3-85. LCD Bezel 3-58 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 147
Figure 3-86. LCD Bezel 3-59 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 148
Replacing the Bottom Case 0 1. Replace DC-in cable in bottom case groove. Figure 3-87. Bottom Case 2. Open the hinges to an about 75-degree angle to the LCD panel, replace LCD module on the bottom case by aiming the position pillars of bottom case at the position holes of hinges. Figure 3-88. Bottom - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 149
3. Consolidate the hinges and bottom case with 3 screws. Figure 3-89. Bottom Case Table 3-24. Screws Step Bottom Case Assembly Screw M2.5*6 Quantity 3 Screw Type 3-61 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 150
4. Route antenna cables and LVDS cable in position groove of bottom case, adhere the conductive fabric to fix LVDS cable. Replace DC-in cable in the position groove of bottom case. Figure 3-90. Cables on Bottom Case Figure 3-91. Bottom Case 3-62 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 151
Replacing the TPM Board 0 1. Press the TPM board at 90°degree to combine it with the motherboard. Figure 3-92. TPM Board 3-63 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 152
Replacing The CPU Module 0 1. Use the CPU vacuum to "suck up" the CPU. Install the CPU and use a single-slotted screwdriver to fix it. Figure 3-93. CPU Module 2. Turn the non-removable screw here 180 degrees counter-clockwise to secure the CPU. Figure 3-94. CPU Module 3-64 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 153
Replacing the Thermal Module 0 + IMPORTANT: Apply an appropriate thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before replacing the thermal module. 1. Align the screw holes on the thermal module and mainboard then replace the module. Keep the module as level as possible to spread the thermal - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 154
Figure 3-97. Thermal Module Of DSC CPU Table 3-25. Screws Step UMA Thermal Module Assembly M2*3 Screw DSC Thermal Module Assembly M2*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type. 6 3-66 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 155
IO conncetors to corresponding holes on bottom case, then lay the motherboard down to position it. Figure 3-98. Motherboard ! CAUTION: Hold the fan in your hand when you replace the motherboard in bottom case in case of damage CPU. 2. Consolidate the motherboard and bottom case with 4 screws. 3-67 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 156
Figure 3-99. Motherboard Table 3-26. Screws Step Motherboard Assembly M2*5 Screw Motherboard Assembly M2.5*6 3. Connect the LVDS cable on motherboard. Quantity 3 2 Screw Type Figure 3-100. Motherboard 3-68 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 157
Replacing the IO Board 0 1. Position the IO board on bottom case by aiming the IO connectors at corresponding holes of bottom case first. Figure 3-101. IO Board 2. Consolidate the IO board with 2 screws. Figure 3-102. IO Board Table 3-27. Screws Step IO Board Assembly Size M2.5*6 Quantity 2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 158
3. Connect the cable from IO board to motherboard. Figure 3-103. IO Board 3-70 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 159
Replacing the Touchpad Module 0 1. Position the touchpad switch board on the back side of top case. Figure 3-104. Touchpad Module 2. Consolidate the touchpad switch board with 2 screws. Figure 3-105. Touchpad Module Table 3-28. Screws Step Touchpad Switch Board Assembly Screw M2.5*4 Quantity 2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 160
3. Connect the cable to the touchpad and touch pad board. Figure 3-106. Touchpad Module 4. Paste the protection film on touchpad. Figure 3-107. Touchpad Module 3-72 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 161
Replacing the Power Switch Board 0 1. Replace the power switch board on the top case by aiming the position pillars of top case at the position holes of the board. Figure 3-108. Power Switch Board 2. Consolidate the power switch board with 2 screws Figure 3-109. Power Switch Board Table 3-29. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 162
Replacing the Top Case 0 1. Lay the top case module down to position it on the bottom case,press the edges of top case to lock all latches. Figure 3-110. Top Case Module 2. Consolidate 15 screws on bottom case. Figure 3-111. Top Case Module 3-74 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 163
4. Connect power switch cable(red),touch pad cable(yellow),fan cable(green),click board cable(blue),DC-in cable(purple) and speaker cable(orange) to motherboard. 3-75 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 164
Figure 3-113. Top Case Module 3-76 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 165
Replacing the Keyboard 0 1. Connect the FFC cable to motherboard. Figure 3-114. Keyboard 2. Lay down the keyboard to position it on the top case. Figure 3-115. Keyboard 3-77 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 166
3. Lock 6 latches (Esc, F4, F8, F12, Del, End) around the keyboard. Figure 3-116. Keyboard 3-78 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 167
Replacing the WLAN Card 0 1. Insert the WLAN card to its slot on motherboard with a 30-degree angle, press down the card and release it three times for perfect contact of golden fingers. Figure 3-117. WLAN Card 2. Press down - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 168
3. Connect the antenna cable to the WLAN card. Figure 3-119. WLAN Card + IMPORTANT: The black cable connector is on the 1Main port. 3-80 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 169
Replacing the Memory Module 0 1. Insert one memory bar to the socket on motherboard with a 45-degree angle, press down the DIMM and release it three times for perfect contact of golden fingers. Figure 3-120. Memory Module 2. Press down the DIMM until it clicks into the spring latches. Figure 3-121. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 170
Replacing the ODD Module 0 1. Consolidate the ODD bracket and ODD with 2 screws. Figure 3-122. ODD Bracket Table 3-33. Screws Step ODD Bracket Assembly Screw M2*3 Quantity 2 Screw Type 2. Combine the ODD bezel with ODD by inserting the bezel to the drive's front panel. 3-82 Figure 3-123. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 171
3. Insert the ODD module to the housing of bottom case. Consolidate the ODD bracket with 1 screw. Figure 3-124. ODD Module Figure 3-125. ODD Module Table 3-34. Screws Step ODD Module Assembly Screw M2.5*5 Quantity 1 Screw Type 3-83 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 172
Replacing the HDD Module 0 1. Consolidate the HDD and HDD bracket with 4 screws. Figure 3-126. HDD Bracket Figure 3-127. HDD Bracket Table 3-35. Screws Step HDD Bracket Assembly Screw M3*3 Quantity 4 Screw Type 3-84 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 173
2. Place the HDD module into the housing of bottom case. Figure 3-128. HDD Module 3. Pull the handling mylar right to connect the SATA power and data interface to the motherboard. Figure 3-129. HDD Module 3-85 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 174
4. Consolidate the HDD module with 2 screws. Figure 3-130. HDD Module Table 3-36. Screws Step HDD Module Assembly Screw M2.5*5 Quantity 2 Screw Type 3-86 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 175
Replacing the Main Door 0 1. Replace the bottom edge of main door first and press down the top edge. Figure 3-131. Main Door 2. Tighten 6 captive screws to consolidate the main door and the bottom case. Figure 3-132. Main Door 3-87 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 176
Replacing the Battery 0 1. Place the top edge of the battery to its housing, press down the bottom edge to lock the spring latch. Figure 3-133. Battery Figure 3-134. Battery 3-88 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 177
Replacing the Memory Card 0 1. Push the memory card in and press the memory card into card slot. Figure 3-135. Memory Card 3-89 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 178
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CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 180
4-13 WLAN Failure 4-14 Card Reader Failure 4-15 Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 HDMI and VGA Failure 4-17 ODD Failure 4-18 Other Functions Failure 4-19 Intermittent Problems 4-19 Undetermined Problems 4-19 Post Codes 4-20 POST Code Range 4-20 4-2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 181
. General Information 0 The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by step procedures are designed to be performed as described. NOTE: NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 182
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. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-4 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 183
between internal and external by pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure the computer has power by checking for one of the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for 10 seconds. 4. Connect the power and reboot the computer. Troubleshooting 4-5 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 184
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 on battery alone as this may reduce display brightness. 2. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. Refer to the User Manual for instructions on - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 185
LCD Failure 0 If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Check LCD Module Check LCD Connector/ Cable Swap LCD NG Module/LCD Panel NG Reassemble/Replug LCD Cable Swap MB Figure 4-3. LCD Failure Troubleshooting 4-7 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 186
Keyboard Failure 0 If the Keyboard fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Keyboard FFC Well Connected? NG Connect it Well Keyboard Ok? NG Replace Keyboard Replace M/B Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure 4-8 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 187
Touchpad Failure 0 If the Touchpad fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: START Check MB T/P FFC NG Reassemble the T/P FFC to MB Check Touchpad Swap/Reassemble NG the T/P Pad or T/P FFC Swap MB Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure Troubleshooting 4-9 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 188
MB Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure Sound Problems 0 Perform the following, one at a time. 1. Boot the computer. 2. Navigate to Start 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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 189
. If they do not function correctly, the mother board may be defective or damaged. 13. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. Troubleshooting 4-11 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 190
tab. 5. Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK. 6. Test the microphone hardware: Select the microphone and click Configure. Select Set up on-screen prompts to complete the test. 7. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information. 4-12 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 191
replace a non-defective FRU: S ta rt C h e ck U S B b o a rd to M B c a b le No R e -a s s e m b le U S B b o a rd c a b le to M B C heck U S B board? No S w ap U S B board a n d U S B c a b le R e p la c e M /B Figure 4-8. USB Failure. Troubleshooting 4-13 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 192
N antenna C h e ck W /L d e vice in se rt w e ll? No R e a sse m b le W /L d e vice C h e ck W L A N d e vice O K ? No R e -in sta ll W L A N d rive r o r S w a p W L A N m o d u le R e p la ce M /B 4-14 Figure 4-9. WLAN Failure Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 193
disappear in device manager for power saving if there is no card inserted. Try to insert card, then the Card Reader appear in device manager. Troubleshooting 4-15 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 194
Fan OK? No Replace thermal module Heatsink well seated? No Seat it well CPU OK? No Replace CPU Replace M/B Figure 4-11. Thermal Unit Failure 4-16 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 195
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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 196
NG Reassemble ODD Device ODD/B with M/B connection check NG ODD/B function check NG Swap MB Figure 4-13. ODD Failure Reassemble ODD/B to M/B Swap ODD/B 4-18 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 197
test to verify that there are no more errors. Undetermined Problems 0 The diagnostic problems attached devices are supported by the problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 198
SEC_ACCESS_CSR* SEC SEC SEC SEC_GENERIC_MSRINIT* SEC SEC_CPU_SPEEDCFG* SEC Post Code 1 2 3 4 5 6 Description CPU power on and switch to Protected mode Patching CPU microcode Setup Cache as RAM PCIE MMIO Base Address initial CPU Generic MSR initialization Setup CPU speed 4-20 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 199
PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis Recovery PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to use Memory PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory Troubleshooting 4-21 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 200
DXE_VARIABLE_INIT_FAIL DXE 4C Fail to initial Variable Service DXE_MTC_INIT DXE 4D MTC Initial DXE_CPU_INIT DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor MiddleInitialization DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization 4-22 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 201
service DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE 55 Setup Legacy Interrupt service DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE 56 Relocate SMM BASE DXE_FIRST_SMI DXE 57 SMI test DXE_VTD_INIT* DXE 58 VTD Initial DXE_BEFORE_CSM16_INIT DXE 59 Legacy BIOS BDS 17 Video device initialization Troubleshooting 4-23 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 202
Chipset initial before boot to OS BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS 2F Start to boot Legacy OS BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS 30 Start to boot UEFI OS BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS 31 Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS 32 Send END of POST Message to ME via HECI 4-24 Troubleshooting - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 203
to Boot Legacy OS. BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS 35 Fast Recovery Start Flash. * 3rd party relate functions - Platform dependence. Table 4-7. S3 Function POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 204
wakeup from S4 Table 4-9. SMM Functions POST Code Table Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Phase Post Code Description SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM 0xA0 Identify Flash device in SMM SMM_SMM_PLATFORM_INIT SMM 0xA2 SMM service initial SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_START SMM 0xA6 OS call ACPI - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 205
Table (Continued) Functionality Name (Include\ PostCode.h) Post Code Description Used by Insyde debugger 0xD3 Debug port connect low speed device Used by Insyde (Set Debug mode fail) Used by Insyde debugger 0xD7 DDT Cable Transmission Error (Set address fail) Troubleshooting 4-27 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 206
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CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 208
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 5-2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 209
Jumper and Connector Locations Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Connector CON4001 CON6103 CON6503 CON4803 CON3701 CON4901 J6301 CON4801 CON4101 CON4802 CON6102 J6201 Description Card Reader CON. USB3.0 CON. PWR_BD CON. TP Module CON. LVDS CON. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 210
Table 5-1. Mainboard Top Item 13 J2801 Connector 14 TP_SW1 15 TP_SW2 Description Debug CON. TP Left Button TP Right Button Figure 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Table 5-2. Mainboard Bottom Item Connector 1 CON3801 2 CON3402 3 CON3901 4 CON5201 5 J2001 6 CON6502 7 CON6002 8 J5101 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 211
17 PWR_U01 18 IOCON1 19 IOCON2 20 IOCON3 21 IOCON4 22 IOCON5 Description HDD CON. CPU Socket ODD CON. WLAN CON. DIMM CON. DIMM CON. Battery CON. TP Button CON. Hot Bar MIC JACK COMBO JACK USB2.0 CON. USB2.0 CON. IO_BD CON. Jumper and Connector Locations 5-5 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 212
enters the BIOS Setup menu. If it is necessary to bypass the password check, short the HW Gap to clear the password by performing the following steps: 1. Remove power from the system. 2. Remove HDD, AC and Battery. 3. Disconnect the RTC Battery (Figure 5-3). Figure 5-3. RTC Battery 4. Locate the - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 213
POST is finished, then remove the conductivity tool from the RTCRST# jumper. 8. Restart the system. Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup menu. 9. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared. 10. If a password is requested, repeat Steps 1 through 9. Clear CMOS Jumper 0 Figure 5-4. CMOS Jumper - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 214
recommended to have the AC adapter and Battery present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block. Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage 0 NOTE: NOTE: Prior to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 215
CHAPTER 6 FRU List - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 216
TravelMate P453 Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 FRU List 6-6 6-2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 217
Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations for the TravelMate P453. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, the Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 218
TravelMate P453 Exploded Diagrams 0 Main Assembly 0 21 20 16 22 17 2 19 15 31 32 3 30 18 10 9 4 5 6 12 7 11 14 23 25 27 24 28 13 26 29 Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram 6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 219
Exploded Diagram Item Description Part Number Item Description 2 Battery BT.00603.124 18 CPU 3 WLAN+BT BOARD CABLE , SPEAKER 29 CAMERA 15 LOWER CASE ASSY W/RUBBER 30 MAINBOARD 16 HDD DOOR 31 MEMORY 17 HDD BRACKET 33.V5M0U.001 32 HEATSINK Part Number KC.95001.DPB KU.00807.081 33 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 220
FRU List 0 Table 6-2. FRU List Category ADAPTER Acer Description Adapter LITE-ON 65W_HF 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow PA-1650-69AH, -ON 90W_HF 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Blue PA-1900-32AH, LV5,low profile HSF LF Acer Part No AP.06503.030 AP.0650H.002 AP.0900H.002 AP.09003.025 6-6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 221
AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D81 Battery SIMPLO ID:AS10D75, for HSF Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Battery SIMPLO ID:AS10D73, for HSF Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON Acer Part No BT.0060G.001 BT.00607.137 BT.00607.136 BOARD Liteon - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 222
) Category CABLE Acer Description Acer Part No POWER CORD 1.0M BLACK 3 PIN US 27.RN60U.003 POWER CORD 1.0M BLACK 3 PIN EU 27.RN60U.002 POWER CORD 1.0M BLACK 3 PIN EU 27.RN60U.002 POWER CORD 1.0M BLACK 3 PIN EU 27.RN60U.002 POWER CORD 1.0M BLACK 3 PIN AU POWER CORD 1.0M BLACK 3 PIN AU - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 223
17 Standard 106KS Black Italian Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Hungarian Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black Swiss/G Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 106KS Black FR/Arabic Texture Acer Part No KH - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 224
Standard 106KS Black Nordic Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Korean Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 109KS Black Japanese Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Greek Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 225
Table 6-2. FRU List (Continued) Category Acer Description Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard 105KS Black Chinese Texture Keyboard ACER TM7T_A10B TM7T Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2010 Acer Legend Texture Acer Part No KB.I170A.207 KB.I170A.144 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 226
Table 6-2. FRU List (Continued) Category DVD RW DRIVE Acer Description Acer Part No ODD SUPER MULTI MODULE ODD PANASONIC Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ8C0ADAA1-B LF+HF W/O bezel SATA Win7 KU.00807.081 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 227
Table 6-2. FRU List (Continued) Category LCD Acer Description Acer Part No LED LCD 15.6"W WXGA None 15.6'W WXGA None Glare B156XTN02.3 LF 200nit 8ms 400:1 KL.15605.002 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK GW W/ANTENNA LCD BEZEL ASSY BLACK - GW LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - R 33.V5M0U.003 LCD BRACKET W/HINGE - L - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 228
Table 6-2. FRU List (Continued) Category MAINBOARD Acer Description BA50 MB_0M/DIS/U3C/HM77/TPM/AR BA50 MB_0M/DIS/U3C/HM77/TPM/AR BA50 MB_0M/UMA/U3C/HM77/TPM/AR MEMORY DDRIII1333 SO-D NANYA 2GB DDRIII1600 SO-DIMM 2GB 204P DDRIII1600 SO-DIMM 2GB 204P DDRIII1333 SO-D 2G 204P DDRIII1600 SO-DIMM - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 229
Table 6-2. FRU List (Continued) Category HEATSINK Acer Description BA50 DIS THERMAL MOD ASSY BA50 DIS THERMAL MOD ASSY BA50 UMA THERMAL MOD ASSY BA50 UMA THERMAL MOD ASSY SPEAKER SPEAKER SPEAKER Others Screw LCD BEZEL SCREW MYLAR SCREW M3*3L (K) W-NI,NY SCREW M2*3L (K) B-NI NYLOK SCREW M2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 230
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CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 232
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 7-4 TravelMate P453 7-4 8-2 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 233
. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Compatibility Test Report released by Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Test Compatible Components 7-3 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 234
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 0 TravelMate P453 0 Table 8-1. Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description Audio Codec 10004786 REALTEK ALC271X_VB6 Realtek ALC271X_VB6 QFN-48 Battery 10001063 SONY 6CELL2.2 Battery SONY AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P SONY 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 235
Table 8-1. Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description Part No. 60002162 SIMPLO 6CELL2.2 Battery SIMPLO ID:AS10D75, for HSF Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON BT.00607.137 60032811 LGC 6CELL2.2 Battery LGC AS10D Li-Ion 3S2P LGC 6 cell 4400mAh Main COMMON ID:AS10D81 BT. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 236
DARFON TM7T_A11B Keyboard DARFON TM7T_A11B TM7T Internal 17 Standard Black NONE Y2011 Acer Legend Win 8 NK.I1717.03M LAN 10017383 Atheros AR8151L Atheros AR8151L NI.22400.048 MEM 60024207 SO2GBIII KINGSTON-F AR EAST Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 2GB ACR256X64D3S16C11G LF+HF - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 237
Table 8-1. Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description Part No. 60001993 NANYA SO2GBIII13 Memory NANYA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB NT2GC64B88G0NS-CG LF+HF KN.2GB03.025 60002050 SO2GBIII13 MICRON SG Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB MT8KTF25664HZ-1G4M1 LF+HF 256*8 46nm V79D KN. - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 238
Table 8-1. Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description 60001939 PIONEER NSM8XS ODD PIONEER Super-Multi DRIVE 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DVR-TD11RS LF W/O bezel 1.01 .038 VR.1GB0G.006 VR.2GB0G.002 VR.2GB0G.005 NI.23600.103 LZ.23500.006 LZ.21000.001 LZ.21000.011 7-8 Test Compatible Components - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 239
Table 8-1. Test Compatible Components Vendor Type Description 60003316 AUO NLED15.6WXG LED LCD AUO 15.6'W WXGA None A Glare B156XTN02.3 LF 200nit 8ms A Glare B156XW02 V3 LF 200nit 8ms 400:1 (power saving) Part No. KL.15605.002 KL.1560D.001 KL.15605.011 Test Compatible Components 7-9 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 240
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CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 242
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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 - Acer TravelMate P453-M | Acer TravelMate P453, P453-M, P453-MG Notebook Service - Page 244
8-4 Online Support Information