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ASUS A53S – Core i5-2410M | 8 GB DDR3 | 128 GB SSD | Windows 11 Home

ASUS A53S – Core i5-2410M | 8 GB DDR3 | 128 GB SSD | Windows 11 Home

$50.00 CAD
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💻 ASUS A53S

Refurbished Laptop • Core i5-2410M • 8 GB DDR3 • 128 GB SSD • Dual GPU • Windows 11 Home • Year: 2011

📋 Return Policy: Store credit only — no cash refunds. See details below.
🇨🇦 Windows 11 installed in FRENCH by default — available in English upon request before ordering.
⚠️ BATTERY: Charges but does not hold a charge — requires power adapter at all times. Charger included.
❌ DEFECT: Missing "2" key on the keyboard — price reduced accordingly.

💰 Value & Market Price — Why $50?

Source Estimated Price (CAD) Note
Facebook Marketplace / Kijiji $20 – $50 Private seller, no warranty, no software
eBay.ca (used) $30 – $70 Variable, high shipping costs
Refurbished computer store $70 – $130 With warranty, no software included
⭐ LA CLÉ INFORMATIQUE (this product) $50 30-day warranty • Software included • Dedicated GT540M GPU • Integrated HDMI • Reduced price (due to mentioned defects)

💡 Dedicated Nvidia GT540M GPU included — a rare advantage at this price, even with the mentioned defects.

The ASUS A53S is a versatile 15.6-inch laptop released in 2011, featuring dual graphics cards: Intel HD Graphics 3000 + Nvidia GeForce GT540M 1 GB. With its 128 GB SSD and 8 GB DDR3, it boots up quickly. 🔌 Charger included.

👥 Who is this laptop for?

Ideal for advanced users who want a laptop with a dedicated GPU for plugged-in use. Perfect as a secondary fixed workstation. Not recommended for intensive typing (missing "2" key) or mobile use (battery).

✅ What this laptop CAN do

  • Web browsing (Chrome, Edge, Firefox)
  • Emails and messaging (Outlook, Gmail)
  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint (Office included)
  • Video conferencing (Zoom, Teams)
  • HD video playback (YouTube, Netflix, VLC)
  • Light gaming (Nvidia GT540M GPU) ✅
  • Moderate multitasking (10–15 tabs)
  • Integrated HDMI ✅

⚠️ What this laptop CANNOT do

  • ❌ Heavy modern video games (Fortnite, GTA V)
  • ❌ Professional video editing
  • ❌ Virtualization (virtual machines)
  • ❌ 3D rendering or CAD
  • ❌ Live streaming
  • ❌ Battery use (⚠️ doesn't hold charge)
  • ❌ Normal typing without "2" key (⚠️ missing)

🔄 Comparison — Core i5-2410M vs equivalents

Processor Year Cores/Threads Frequency Level
⭐ Intel Core i5-2410M (this laptop) 2011 2C / 4 threads 2.3 – 2.9 GHz Reference
Intel Core i5-2520M 2011 2C / 4 threads 2.5 – 3.2 GHz ↑ Slightly superior
Intel Core i3-2310M 2011 2C / 4 threads 2.1 GHz ↓ Inferior
Intel Core i7-2640M 2011 2C / 4 threads 2.8 – 3.5 GHz ↑↑ Superior

🎮 Gaming — Can this laptop play games?

This laptop features a dedicated Nvidia GeForce GT540M (1 GB GDDR5) — a true gaming GPU from 2011. Much better than any integrated Intel GPU, it allows playing several titles at low settings:

✅ Compatible (low to medium)
  • Minecraft (Java, medium)
  • CS:GO (low)
  • League of Legends (low)
  • Dota 2 (low), Stardew Valley
  • Among Us, Roblox (medium)
  • The Sims 4 (low)
⚠️ Possibly (very low)
  • GTA V (very low)
  • Rocket League (very low)
  • Borderlands 2 (low)
❌ Incompatible
  • Fortnite
  • Call of Duty (recent)
  • Valorant
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Battlefield 2042
💡 GT540M vs Integrated GPU: The GT540M is about 3× more powerful than an Intel HD 3000. It's a true entry-level gaming GPU from 2011 — ideal for light to moderate games. No additional GPU slot available on this laptop.

🔧 Technical Specifications

Component Details
Model ASUS A53S
Release Year 2011
Processor Intel Core i5-2410M (2nd Gen. Sandy Bridge) — 2 cores / 4 threads — 2.3 GHz (Turbo 2.9 GHz)
Graphics Card Intel HD Graphics 3000 + Nvidia GeForce GT540M 1 GB — Switchable Dual GPU ✅
RAM 8 GB DDR3
🔊 Max RAM supported 8 GB DDR3 (2 slots × 4 GB — HM65 chipset limit)
Storage 128 GB SSD
Display 15.6" HD — 1366 × 768
Operating System 🇫🇷 Windows 11 Home 64-bit — installed in French (activated) — 🌐 Available in English upon request
Webcam 📷 Integrated webcam
Video Output Integrated HDMI ✅
Network Connectivity Wi-Fi + Integrated Ethernet
⚠️ Battery Charges but does not hold charge — requires power adapter at all times
⚠️ Keyboard Missing "2" key — price reduced accordingly
Accessories included 🔌 Charger provided
Condition Refurbished — sold as is with mentioned defects

📦 Software Included

📝 Microsoft Office Professional Blue Enterprise 2007
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, OneNote & more
📖 Antidote
📄 Adobe Acrobat Reader
🌐 Google Chrome
🌐 Microsoft Edge
🎥 VLC Media Player

🔋 Where to find a replacement battery?

The battery can be replaced to regain full autonomy:

Compatible reference: A32-K53 or A41-K53

Location Estimated price (CAD) Delivery time
🛒 AliExpress (cheapest) ~15 – 25 $ 2 – 4 weeks
🛒 eBay.ca ~20 – 35 $ 1 – 2 weeks
🛒 Amazon.ca ~25 – 45 $ 2 – 5 days (Prime)

⚠️ Approximate prices. Search for "ASUS A53S battery A32-K53". Simple installation without tools.

🛡️ Warranty — 30 days

✅ Warranty Procedure

  • Purchase invoice required
  • Processing time: 48 business hours
  • Return shipping costs at customer's expense
  • Warranty: 30 days
  • ⚠️ No warranty on the battery — no exceptions
  • ⚠️ Mentioned defects not covered (key 2, battery)

🔄 Available recourse

  • Repair in priority
  • Then equivalent exchange
  • Or in-store credit
  • Store credit only — no cash refunds

⚠️ Warranty Exclusions

  1. Liquid damage
  2. Drop, impact, or physical breakage
  3. Negligence or misuse
  4. Unauthorized modifications
  5. Altered or removed serial numbers
  6. Removed warranty seals
  7. Damage to connectors or ports
  8. External factors (power surge, lightning, etc.)
  9. Viruses or malware
  10. Software incompatibility
  11. Data loss
  12. Operating system reinstallation
  13. Repairs performed by an unauthorized third party
  14. Improper use (mining, overclocking, etc.)

✅ Product tested and verified • Sold as is with mentioned defects • 🔌 Charger included

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