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Acer TravelMate P633-M User Manual

Acer TravelMate P633-M
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TravelMate P633M/P633V
SERVICEGUIDE

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Acer TravelMate P633-M Specifications

General IconGeneral
RAM4 GB DDR3
StorageSSD or HDD (various capacities)
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics 4000
Operating SystemWindows 8 Pro / Windows 7 Professional
ProcessorIntel Core i5-3210M
Display1366 x 768
CPUIntel Core i5-3210M

Summary

CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications

Features

Overview of the computer's hardware features.

Platform

Information about the CPU and chipset platform.

System Memory

Specifications for system memory (RAM).

Display

Details about the LCD display panel.

Graphics

Specifications for the graphics controller.

Storage Subsystem

Information on hard disk and SSD drives.

Notebook Tour

Overview of external and internal notebook components.

Open Front View

Identification of components visible when the notebook is open.

Left View

Identification of ports and connectors on the left side.

Right View

Identification of ports and connectors on the right side.

Base View

Identification of components on the bottom of the notebook.

Indicators

Explanation of system status indicator lights.

Keyboard

Description of the keyboard features and layout.

Hotkeys

Explanation of keyboard shortcuts for various functions.

Specification Tables

Detailed technical specifications for computer components.

Computer Specifications

General physical and environmental specifications of the computer.

System Board

Specifications for the system board components.

Processor

Details about the CPU and its specifications.

System BIOS

Specifications and details about the system's BIOS.

Hard Disk Drive

Technical specifications for the hard disk drive.

System LED Indicators

Description of the meaning of various system LED indicators.

CHAPTER 2 System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

Guide to accessing and configuring system BIOS settings.

BIOS Menus

Description of the different BIOS setup utility menu tabs.

BIOS Flash Utilities

Procedures for updating the system BIOS firmware.

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities

Procedures for removing HDD and BIOS passwords.

Removing the HDD Password

Steps to remove the hard disk drive password.

Using DMI Tools

Information on using Desktop Management Interface tools.

CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling and reassembling the notebook.

Recommended Equipment

List of suggested tools for disassembly and maintenance.

Pre-disassembly Instructions

Important steps to follow before starting disassembly.

Disassembly Process

General overview of the disassembly stages and procedures.

External Module Disassembly Process

Steps for removing external components.

Removing the Battery Pack

Procedure to remove the battery pack.

Removing the HDD Module

Procedure to remove the hard disk drive.

Removing the Keyboard

Procedure to remove the keyboard.

Main Unit Disassembly Process

Steps for disassembling the main internal components.

Removing the Mainboard

Procedure to remove the system's main logic board.

Removing the Thermal Module

Procedure to remove the CPU thermal module.

Removing the CPU

Procedure to remove the central processing unit.

Removing the LCD Module

Procedure to remove the display assembly.

LCD Module Disassembly Process

Steps for disassembling the LCD assembly.

Removing the LCD Bezel

Procedure to remove the LCD bezel.

Removing the LCD Panel

Procedure to remove the LCD panel itself.

Main Unit Reassembly Process

Steps for reassembling the main internal components.

Replacing the Mainboard

Procedure to replace the system's main logic board.

Replacing the Palmrest Module/Upper Case

Procedure to replace the palmrest and upper case assembly.

External Module Reassembly Process

Steps for reassembling external components.

Replacing the HDD Module

Procedure to install the hard disk drive.

Replacing the Battery Pack

Procedure to install the battery pack.

CHAPTER 4 Troubleshooting

General Information

Guidance on approaching computer problem diagnosis.

Power On Issues

Steps to diagnose and resolve power-on problems.

No Display Issues

Steps to diagnose and resolve display-related problems.

No POST or Video

Troubleshooting steps when the system does not show POST or video output.

LCD Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve issues with the LCD screen.

Keyboard Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve keyboard malfunctions.

Internal Speaker Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve internal speaker issues.

Microphone Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve microphone issues.

USB Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve USB port or device issues.

WLAN Failure

Steps to diagnose and resolve wireless LAN connectivity problems.

Intermittent Problems

Guidance for troubleshooting problems that occur sporadically.

Error Codes

List and explanation of common error codes.

POST Codes

Codes indicating status during the Power-On Self-Test.

Component Codes

Codes identifying specific hardware components during POST.

CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations

Mainboard Layout

Diagrams showing the location of jumpers and connectors on the mainboard.

Mainboard Top

Identification of connectors and components on the top side of the mainboard.

Mainboard Bottom

Identification of connectors and components on the bottom side of the mainboard.

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery

Procedures for clearing BIOS passwords and recovering BIOS.

Clearing the BIOS Passwords

Steps to clear lost BIOS user or supervisor passwords.

Performing a BIOS Recovery

Instructions for recovering the BIOS from a corrupted state.

CHAPTER 6 FRU List

TravelMate P633V/P633M Exploded Diagrams

Exploded views of the main and LCD assemblies.

Main Assembly

Exploded diagram of the main computer assembly with part numbers.

LCD Assembly

Exploded diagram of the LCD assembly with part numbers.

FRU List

A comprehensive list of Field Replaceable Units and their part numbers.

CHAPTER 7 Test Compatible Components

Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test

List of components tested and verified for compatibility with Windows 7.

CHAPTER 8 Online Support Information

Online Support Information

Details on accessing Acer's online technical support resources.

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