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First Edition / September 2021 Customer Self Repair (CSR) Maintenance and Service Guide...
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Table of Contents Disclaimer......................Safety precautions....................4 Installation tools....................5 Before disassembly....................5 Removing the base cover..................6 Installing a RAM module..................Installing an M.2 card (SSD)................14 Customer Self Repair Guide...
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Installation tools Screwdriver Non-conductive pry tool Tweezers Anti-static gloves Before disassembly Before your disassembly, we strongly recommend that you prepare a smartphone or other handheld camera. During disassembly, use your camera to take photos to help you remember the order of assembly and location of parts. When lifting the base cover off, slowly and carefully open so the angle is as small as possible.
Removing the base cover Disassembly Notice NOTE : The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom view may vary per model. Loosen the screws from the Notebook PC base cover. Screws indicated with red star is unable to be removed from the cover. Please leave them on the base cover when removing the cover from the chassis.
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Use the non-conductive pry tool to lift open the indicated area of the base cover as shown in the illustration. Start Disassembly Steps: IMPORTANT! Avoid sliding the non-conductive pry tool along the side of your Notebook PC to prevent damage. Customer Self Repair Guide...
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Pull out the base cover and remove it completely from your Notebook PC. Customer Self Repair Guide...
Installing a RAM module Upgrade the memory capacity of your Notebook PC by installing a RAM (Random Access Memory) module in the memory module compartment. The following steps show you how to install a RAM module into your Notebook PC: WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power...
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Disassembly Notice A. Before handling components, wear anti-static gloves to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. Remove the base cover. NOTE : For more details, refer to the removing the base cover section in this manual. Disconnect the cable from the battery connector. Disassembly steps: Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector.
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Disassembly Notice Remove the RAM module. NOTE : If there is material pasted on the RAM, when you replace RAM, please paste the material on the new RAM. (Not included specification label.) Disassembly steps: Tear off the mylar and unlock and remove the RAM module. Please keep the mylar, as that will be reused when installing the new RAM module.
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Assembly Notice Paste the ABSORBERS on the front and back side of DDR, before assembling it. Align and insert the new RAM module at 30° into the memory slot. G. Once properly inserted, push down the RAM module until it clicks in place, then paste the mylar.
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Assembly Notice Install the base cover at a slight tilt at upper side first, and then press the upper side of base cover to fix from right to left. 15~30 ͦ Put the base cover down slowly, and then press left and right side of base cover to fix, and press lower side of base cover to fix.
Installing an M.2 card (SSD) Refer to the following steps when installing a compatible M.2 card (SSD) in your Notebook PC: IMPORTANT! Purchase your M.2 card from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability. WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the base cover.
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Disassembly Notice A. Before handling components, wear anti-static gloves to avoid damaging them due to static electricity. Remove the base cover. NOTE : For more details, refer to the removing the base cover section in this manual. Disconnect the cable from the battery connector. Disassembly steps: Use the non-conductive pry tool to disconnect battery connector.
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Disassembly Notice Remove the M.2 card (SSD). NOTE : If there is material pasted on the M.2 card (SSD), when you replace M.2 card (SSD), please paste the material on the new M.2 card (SSD). (Not included specification label.) Disassembly steps: Remove the screw*1pc and remove the AL FOIL MYLAR and M.2 card (SSD).
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Assembly Notice Paste the ABSORBER to the new M.2 card (SSD). Align and insert the new M.2 card into the module slot then assembly the AL FOIL MYLAR. Secure the M.2 card in place by fastening the screw. Customer Self Repair Guide...
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Assembly Notice Please follow the below steps to attach the battery connector. Customer Self Repair Guide...
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Assembly Notice Install the base cover at a slight tilt at upper side first, and then press the upper side of base cover to fix from right to left. 15~30 ͦ Put the base cover down slowly, and then press left and right side of base cover to fix, and press lower side of base cover to fix.