Service Manual Contents How to Use this Service Manual ............3 Necessary Tools ...................3 Safety Precautions ................4 Other Notice ..................4 Upgrade and Warranty .................4 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts ............4 Arrow Used in This Manual ..............5 Removing Chassis ................5 Installing Memory Module ..............7 Installing M.2 SSD ................8 Installing CPU ..................9 Installing CPU Cooler ................13...
How to Use this Service Manual This Service Manual is targeted for MSI-authorized dealer or service center. It provides in-depth illustration of disassembling the system. Each topic may be related with each other; hence you are highly recommended to read this guide from cover to cover first.
■ Place system components on a grounded antistatic pad or on the bed that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the system. ■ If there are any difficulties installing hardware devices, please contact MSI for further information.
Infinite Series h Arrow Used in This Manual The red arrow shows the push or press direction. The yellow arrow remarks the position. h Removing Chassis Step 1. Place the system veritically on a flat and steady surface. Unlock the screws on the rear side. Keep the screws and covers for later use.
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Service Manual Step 2. Draw and remove the side cover carefully. Step 3. Draw and remove the other side cover carefully. Follow the above procedures in re- versed order to replace the chassis.
Infinite Series h Installing Memory Module Step 1. Flip the slot clips outwards and the memory will spring upwards instantly. Step 2. Align the notch on the memory with the key on the slot and insert the memory into the slot with the correct orientation.
Service Manual h Installing M.2 SSD Step 1. Unlock and remove the M.2 SSD screw. Keep the M.2 SSD screw for later use. Important M2X4 screw * 1. Step 2. Slide the M.2 SSD device by the direction as the figure shows. Important Align the notch on the M.2 SSD with the key on the slot and insert the SSD into...
Infinite Series h Installing CPU Alignment Key Alignment Key Yellow triangle is the Pin 1 indicator Retention tab Load plate Load lever Retention knob Step 1. Push the load lever down to unclip it and lift to the fully open...
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Service Manual Step 2. The load plate will automati- cally lift up as the load lever is pushed to the fully open position. Step 3. Hold the CPU carefully or it may cause serious damages. Important Correct way.
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Infinite Series Important Incorrect way. Step 4. Align the notches with the socket alignment keys. Lower the CPU straight down, without tilting or slid- ing the CPU in the socket. Inspect the CPU to check if it is properly seated in the socket.
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Service Manual Step 5. Close and slide the load plate under the retention knob. Step 6. Close and engage the load lever. Follow the above procedures in reversed order to uninstall the CPU.
Infinite Series h Installing CPU Cooler Step 1. Plug the fan power cables to the motherboard. Step 2. Remove the CPU cooler cap and evenly spread a thin layer of ther- mal paste on the top of the CPU. Put down the CPU cooler until the four screws get wedged into the holes on the mainboard.
Service Manual h Removing VGA Partition Step 1. Unlock the screw of the VGA partition. Step 2. Unlock the screw of the VGA partition on rear side. Step 3. Press the slot clips to release the VGA partition.
Infinite Series h Installing VGA Card Step 1. Unlock the screw of the lock bracket. Important #6-32 screws * 2. Step 2. Release the lock bracket. Step 3. Line up the graphics card bracket on the top of the expansion slot.
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Service Manual Step 4. Lock the bracket. Step 5. Lock the bracket screw. Important #6-32 screws * 2. Important When a high end graphics card is installed, the PCIe slot might be distorted for its weight in long term; and then, damage the motherboard. We strongly recommend use the auxiliary graphics card support and graphics card support to sustain its weight.
Infinite Series h Installing 3.5” HDD Step 1. Find the 3.5” HDD sliding rails in the accessory box. install the sliding rails to both sides of the 3.5” HDD. Step 2. Slide and push the 3.5” HDD to the bay. When the 3.5” HDD is properly seated, an audible click should be heard.
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Service Manual Step 3. Connect the cables.
Infinite Series h Installing 2.5” HDD Step 1. Find the 2.5” HDD bracket in the accessory box. Keep the screw holes and 2.5” HDD bracket aligned. Step 2. Lock the screws. Important M3X4 screws * 4, provided by your HDD supplier.
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Service Manual Step 4. Lock the screw. Important M3X4 screw * 1. Follow the above procedures in re- versed order to remove the 2.5” HDD.
Infinite Series h Connecting HDMI Cable Step 1. Find the HDMI cable in the accessory box. Connect one end to the HDMI output connector on the 1st graphics card and the other to HDMI connector on the rear side. Important There is a built-in graphics card support in the chassis.
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