Asus G53SW Owners' Lounge

Hey all, can you tell me what the fix is for the power button problem? I already removed battery and disconnected laptop power cord and that worked the first time but still having same issue every time it wants to hibernate or is shut down.

 

What do you mean exactly? When you press the power button what does it do? Because power button behavior is changeable in control panel in the power options somewhere.

 

he means something ive experienced as well.
Front charging light stays lit even if the laptop is off; you cant power up the laptop in anyway; inserting the AC doesnt change the light behaviour and doesnt turn on the laptop.

The only fix is to disconnect the battery for 5 seconds, put it back and turn on the laptop.

 

Ah I see. Gah, I really don't want to memtest my RAM, I want to wish its something simple that is causing the freezings I am experiencing when waking up from standby or hibernate.

 

Exactly! But after screwing with it it is either an switch that works intermittently or a software issue. I tend to think the latter. Removing the battery did not work the first few times either.

It seems to happen when the laptop screen is closed. I got it to work, had to take the battery off and retry it about 10 times. I also had windows updates working before it was put into hibernate by me dropping the screen down. It seems to me that when it is doing something actively and put into hibernate is when it had the issue. I was also downloading files at the time.

Now the thing that was weird is that even after I removed tha battery and unplugged it that it came back to the screen I was using once I got it to come back on. It still had the download screen going. It was like it was running on another power source while in hibernate even with the battery removed. NEVER seen that before.

I think that maybe a bios update or some other software update might fix the problem. Its new and I have not updated the Bios yet. Just need to track down the culprit.

Any ideas?

 

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1: Unable to power on the notebook.
1.1: Reset hole available on the bottom?
1.1.1: Reset hole available. --> Use a spiculate pin to tip the reset hole.
1.1.1.1: Problem solved. --> Able to power on.
1.1.1.2: Problem persists. -->1.2
1.1.2: Reset hole unavailable. --> 1.2
1.2: Try to power on just using battery.
1.2.1: Able to power on. --> 1.3
1.2.2: Unable to power on. --> Check the adapter indicator.
1.2.2.1: Adapter indicator on. --> Try to power on just using adapter.
1.2.2.1.1: Able to power on. --> 1.3
1.2.2.1.2: Unable to power on. --> Contact ASUS service center for help.
1.2.2.2: Adapter indicator off. --> Adapter problem, check the cable or contact ASUS service center for help.
1.3: Try to enter the BIOS by pressing F2 button when ASUS logo appears.
1.3.1: Able to enter the BIOS. --> 1.4
1.3.2: Unable to enter the BIOS. --> Contact ASUS service center for help.


1.4: Try to enter the Operation System.
1.4.1: Able to enter the OS. --> Reinstall the OS for a try.
1.4.1.1: Problem solved. --> Able to power on.
1.4.1.2: Problem persists. --> Contact ASUS service center for help.
1.4.2: Unable to enter the OS. --> Contact ASUS service center for help.
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ASUS Laptop does not power up [Solved]

My ASUS A6403KM notebook does not power up. When I turn the power on the lights come on for quick second and then automatically shuts down. Ive tried taking the battery out and then turning on same thing happens. Ive also tried taking battery out and mains and pressing power button 3 times (as per ASUS support center advice) and replugging in mains power and still same problem. ASUS service centre suggested montherboard needs complete removal (he is 99% sure did not open the laptop or anything! - very pricy this option). Im hoping someone can offer some alternative advice on what they believe the cause is or how I can reticify the problem.
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I had the same thing occur with my Acer 5520 Notebook. The green charge light was on but when I pushed the power switch nothing happened. I did some research on the internet and this is what I did that solved the problem:

I removed the battery and unplugged the power supply. I then held down the power button for 45 seconds. I then reinstalled the battery and the power supply and pushed the power button and voila it worked. I did have to try it a couple of times before it woorked but all is well now.
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I'll try it and let you know if it works

 

I'm hearing lots of issues of Sandforce controllers and G53's not getting along, does anyone have a working SF-2281 drive in a G53 currently? I hope my Force Series GT works properly in my G53 when it comes in.

 

As Fendora said, yes you can. I have done it myself many many times. It does not affect warranty as your only dealing with software, and as long as your using the version that came with your laptop (thats the only version the key on the bottom is good for anyhow), your fine. I speak from experience, you also get the benefit of bloatware free and everything. My system was much faster when I re-installed everything. Just don't forget to download drivers, unless you got a driver disc with your laptop, like I did. Good luck.

 

Yeah I do see what you mean, I had looked into that. It doesn't make sense to me why Asus did that, and did the generic drivers for the gpu either. Both moves were stupid. Personally, I am going to save up for a Sager or something else next time, but should it be that something happens to my G53SW before I can save up for a Sager or something else that is more user upgradable, I'll get another Asus, as that's all I really know. Other then Dell's Alienware, there isn't many "in-house" gaming laptops. and none that is worth the money. I'm actually going to try and start saving up some money here and there for that new gamer laptop. But it'll take a long time. (My G53 will probably be at the end of it's life span (for me at least, which is a few years away) before I get a new one.) So ultimately here's to hoping my G53 will last me that long. It has been a good laptop other then the issues I've had which turned out to be software issues and thus easily fixed once it was discovered. I look back on it and wonder "why didn't I think of that before?" D'uh! One of my college professors said a few quotes I'm going to keep in mind more often from now on. I'm gonna share them with you:

When troubleshooting computers use these methods:

"Keep it simple, stupid"- look at the things you may overlook, don't get too technical.

"Sometimes software issues can look like hardware issues and sometimes a hardware issue can look like a software issue."- in another words, don't assume that component is bad, it may just be drivers or software that is messed up.

My friend who was in the same class reminded me of this when I told him my issues and how I fixed them. Now Im gonna keep them in mind more often. My teacher could have gotten the ideas from someone else but he is the one who told me.

 

I'm just curious, wouldn't there be very few scenarios where you'd want to upgrade the gpu and not the processor to another generation? And can't you just install Nvidia's Verde drivers, negating the 'generic driver' issue?

 

Nothing worked and I had to send it back to NewEGG. I hope I can get it back in time to play Sword of the Stars 2!

 

Honestly, there are few times you'd really need to upgrade a gpu in a laptop, it's nice to have that feature though as personally I'll never top out an i7 cpu, let alone anything out by the time I get a new laptop. It's the gpu I'll max out and if it only costs say $300 for a new upgrade in gpu compared to say $1200 for a whole new laptop, i'd rather only spend the $300. As for the verde drivers. I never could get them to install. I only was able to update to 275.33 (I believe) thanks to someone on here posting a zipped file link for me. I couldn't even do the ini hack myself. Don't know what I'm doing wrong considering the fact I followed the instructions to the letter. Oh well on that. So unless someone can post another link for the g53sw nvidia driver updates I'm stuck. I can't remember who did it last time for me, but if your still here, an update to the latest would be great if you have it. Or someone else can post a link. Hope that answered your questions.

 

thanks for the wonderful advice! I will keep that in mind whenever I troubleshoot anything

Also due to a terrific deal I got on a MSI GT683DXR, I have ordered one and gonna jump ship as soon as it arrive . I will put up my G53 on eBay and see how much its worth. Its been good to me for the time we've been together but my mind is onto someone else lol

Thanks everyone here in Asus for helping me with my laptop. Hope yours lappy serve you well for a good long time

P.S: and also sorry for my bad english as it is not my mother tongue

 

How much did you pay for your MSI GT683DXR?

 

Dang not bad at all for the specs on that, the only thing I'm leery of is the fact that there doesn't seem to be many reviews yet on it. Maybe by the time I have the money for a new lappy this one will be even cheaper or a new one will have been released with a decent bit of reviews. I know MSI is a good brand, my roomate in college has one and despite the cracked screen (by accident) he still uses it for gaming (easily connects a monitor) and his is about 5 years old. I believe with the one you got you can upgrade the gpu over time too. If so, that would be a big plus over Asus's proprietary gpu system. Good luck with your new MSI and while I'm sorry to see you jump ship, we all will move on to bigger and better things. Enjoy

 

heres the link to nvidias website for drivers if thats what you wanted:
Drivers - Download NVIDIA Drivers

heres the inf file for v280.26:
http://laptopvideo2go.com/drivers/win7x64/280.26/disclaimer

replace all files in driver location with files in inf download file and should be good

 

I agree. I also really like the new MSI GT680 series in how easily they are to upgrade components. You just screw off the bottom panel and the hard drives, ram, CPU and GPU are all there. For the Asus G53, you have to remove the keyboard and palmrest just for the bottom cover to come off. IMO, that is too complicated especially for a laptop meant for enthusiasts. I'd understand if it were a more regular consumer laptop that they would probably never upgrade their laptop anyways.

Some may have no problem with it, but I'd be very scared of taking apart a G53, I just know I wouldn't be able to put it back together. I'm not too good at disassembly it seems. I much prefer the simplicity of MSI, though it lacks a backlit keyboard unlike with Asus (not a huge deal). All laptops have their own disadvantages that keep them from being perfect for me.

 

Hi all,

Just got my G53SW-XA2 from amazon a few day ago and so far all is well. This is my first laptop and it is fitting the role nicely, I wanted a mobile gaming solution. This might just turn into my main gaming solution.

So far I have tried out TF2, Bad Company and some Wow and Rift, all run great. Now I'm ready for the new stuff that will be coming out later this year and into the next.

Anyway, just want to say Hi and glad to be in the club Ill get back to my lurking and forum reading.


P.S. Thanks for all the helpful info.

 

What I tried before and failed out. I will try again when I am at my laptop. (On my server right now) What I meant is someone already copied everything and overwrote the files and then zipped the folder back up and put it on a file sharing site where I could download it from. Again I'll give it another try later on though.

 

just got it today and my first impression is here:

if you have ever own a G51/G60/G71/G72 line of ASUS then you would see a lot of similarities: the plastic feel, led placement, touch panel and one fan for both CPU & GPU. But it seems that MSI has learnt something from that line and put more air filter undernearth and it doesnt need to be 80-90*C for the fan to kick in (although it could get quite loud for some). I did a clean install and well, think of this as a rough pearl, its definitely capable with such hardware but its not polished unlike ASUS. I have yet to find the wireless card to put in my 6230. The software is very basic with a simple-ish GUI. Its a bit odd that the USB port is extremely tight, I have to push it quite a bit to goes in fully. The power port is behind so its a welcome change from the G53. Currently Im struggling to update the bios and the GTX 570M vBIOS. Also I couldnt update to the latest nvidia driver without giving up the ability to adjust screen brightness. Other than that, the screen is very crisp and clear with the black so deep that the G53SW look like gray . Currently I can only push the GTX 570M to 700/1400/1800 so yeah. Gonna try the new vbios and see how it goes. The audio system is like many have said is among the best in laptop yet.

So yeah thats what I feel after a few hours of using it, giving you guys impressions from one who have used 2 ASUS laptops in the past. Doesnt mean to brag or anything. Personally I would wish for a machine that have the look of the Asus and the guts of a MSI Okay Im gonna stop now lol

 

Well I just received my g53, booted it to make sure it worked, then went to disassembly to install 16GB RAM and my SSD...that was a royal pain and the palm rest is fighting me to go back on I had to take a break lol. Removing the display and casing just to get to the fourth ram slot is ridiculous Asus.

 

Well I figured out the issue, two of the palm rest clips somehow got bent (but the rest didn't), and now my backlight cable broke, will Asus just send me a new keyboard through accidental damage, or will I have to send my notebook in?

 

I don't think accidental damage covers damage that occurs through any disassembly of the laptop. I think it only covers drops, spills, and power surges.

If I were you, I would order a new keyboard and replace it yourself. I wouldn't send in the laptop. You will get the keyboard much quicker than the time it would take for a RMA.

Not to mention, you won't have any unexpected "surprises" upon return from Asus.

 

$65 for a new keyboard from Asus (out of stock, too), all the ebay ones are non backlit which really doesn't solve anything lol. Keyboard works 100% except for the backlighting, do you know of a place to get the keyboard from besides asus's estore?

 

Does this one match the part number of your keyboard? It's in stock as of the time of this post.

Replacement Keyboard

 

I swear that was out of stock about 2 hours ago.

 

i'm having the same problem and i just bought mine a day ago,it all started after the laptop did installing updates

 

What same problem?

 

So, I installed my 120GB SSD, and now it disappears from BIOS every other boot, and freezes windows randomly. Is this a Corsair issue, a Sandforce issue, or an Asus issue?

 

I'd say a Corsair issue, have you tried to update firmware and/or lurking around the Corsair forum?

 

I just updated the firmware, i'm installing gparted onto a flash drive now to secure erase the drive, then going to reinstall windows 7, and see what happens.

 

Am I not supposed to use IRST when I install my SSD?

 

Do you know what driver others with that corsair ssd use? I have a crucial M4 and i install Rapid storage technology just fine.

 

How to get your Force 3 120 to work on Asus G73 - The Corsair Support Forums

I'm just going by this, I do have a problem that everything works until I install the nvidia drivers then it just hangs after i get into the desktop, I just swapped ports and now my ssd is in port 0, we'll see what happens now.

 

So, it actually appears to be either a RAM issue, or something internal to the laptop, as I removed the ssd, and tried to install a fresh copy of windows on the hdd, i left it updating via the driver cd and when i came back it was looping startup repair, so something is going on, I'm going to run memtest86 overnight to see if one of my 4 4GB's is bad.

Edit: Forgot to mention I hooked the SSD up to my computer and did a clean install with no hitches, worked perfectly, ran a disk benchmark and everything checks out wonderfully.

 

do you set the SATA mode in bios to AHCI or IDE? Can you try install windows on the laptop's stock HDD and see if there is any problem? Other than that Im afraid I dont know much else

 

I tried installing in AHCI and IDE on both my SSD and the HDD, on the SSD it would crash once I installed video drivers, it would boot to windows desktop and freeze. Installing on the HDD via IDE it gave me a windows registry corrupt error and I had to reinstall on AHCI, when I did that it worked, I started installing drivers, walked away when it was installing the Nvidia drivers and when I came back it was booting into startup repair, even going to safe mode was instant startup repair.

 

I would like to state one thing, trying IDE on an ssd is ok for troubleshooting, but don't ever run an SSD on IDE for extended periods, use AHCI. IDE mode doesn't support Trim or any of the garbage collection technology that SSD's use. Unless you use a daily or weekly third party garbage collection software (that is usually for the SSD in question) you will kill your ssd quickly. My friend tried to do that and he lost 3 SSD's rather quickly until he discovered his Motherboard was in IDE mode), He switched to AHCI and viola, he has been running the same SSD for over a year now. (Same model as the fried ones, which after talking to the manufacture, they told him the same thing I am saying.) I'm sorry I don't remember the manufacture, but to me it was enough. I just don't want to see others succumb to the same thing my friend did, it sucked.

 

Well that's sort of obvious, IDE is designed for PATA, and AHCI was designed for SATA, should always be using AHCI, I still have no idea what's wrong with this laptop though, I think I'm going to contact newegg and get them to send me a new one at this point, I've pretty much exhausted all my options.

 

I just had to state it, some people still can surprise you. Lol. Yeah, I have to agree, you might have yourself a lemon of a laptop. Isn't anything else I can think of that someone already hasn't suggested. So I guess it's time to do a swap. Good luck man.

 

I've been having this weird problem with my G53SW-XA1. So I have overclocked it to a stable 820/1640/1500. Everything works on when it is plugged in.

BUT when I only use my battery on High Performance profile, it constantly cycles between my overclocked values and a much lower value (230/460/324) when I run games/benchmarks. This make my FPS go between like 10-30 back and forth inside my games.

I checked power options and made sure (in advanced settings) that the values for plugged in are exactly the same as with a battery.

Does anyone have suggestions for me to try?

 

Throttlestop?

 

I thought that was for CPU?

 

I believe it's for both, can't hurt to try it.

Does anyone know of a good laptop sleeve for the g53? I have a Targus XL backpack but it doesn't have a ton of padding, I want a sleeve for the laptop to fit into, any ideas? Maybe the 17" Slappa case?

 

ThrottleStop didn't work

 

Oh duh, I didn't read 'unplugged' before, GPU automatically clocks down when unplugged because the battery can't provide the same amount of wattage as the AC charger can, that would be why you can't game on battery.

 

dang really? can't game at all? At those clocks I can't even play crappy games lol

 

Actually stock 460M is around 50-60 watt and battery only 75 max as I remember so with battery only it will drop itself auto, what ever you want to play you should use AC adaptor which gives normally 150 watt

 

Does anyone know the default wireless card shipped in the G53? So I can decide if I need to get a 6230 ASAP or not?

 

its an atheros with bluetooth in mine. I upgraded to a 6230, look for my post in this topic with picture of the stock card.