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Summary of Contents for OCZ OCZDIY17A2 Series
- Page 1 SETUP GUIDE Model: OCZDIY17A2 Series...
- Page 2 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK DIY Notebook Quick Installation Guide Carefully remove the notebook from the bag and sleeve and inspect it for damage. Please use the protec ve sleeve as pad and place the notebook on it when you work on the con gura on. Familiarize yourself with the notebook before opening it up and exposing the inside to dust and other environmental factors! The picture below shows the loca on of all important components behind removable access panels, all other screws need not and should not be opened! The xxx...
- Page 3 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Installing / Replacing the Hard Disk Drive The OCZDIY17A2 notebook uses a Serial ATA (SATA) interface for the HDD, therefore, any 2.5” mobile HDD purchased for this system needs to comply with the SATA standard. The two HDD bays are located underneath panels (1) and (2).
- Page 4 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK A er removal of the screws, the drive mounts can be pulled from the laptop chassis.
- Page 5 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Turn the drive mount over as shown and align the HDD with the moun ng holes for the screws. Turn the drive mount over as shown and align the HDD with the moun ng holes for the screws. Once the drive is a ached to the bay by fastening the four screws, the en re mount assembly can be re-inserted into the chassis and secured using the chassis screw.
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Page 6: Installing Memory
DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Installing memory: Locate the access panel for the motherboard (3) which features the memory expansion slots and the CPU socket. Remove the nine screws using a small Phillips-type Screwdriver and gently li the access panel at the relieved tab (arrow). Please remove the ba ery before doing any upgrades or exchange of any electronic components to avoid damage to your equipment. - Page 7 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Iden fy the memory slots (shown inside the orange frame; arrow). For easier iden ca on, the picture shows the slots with memory modules already installed.
- Page 8 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK In the case of a new laptop, the slots will be vacant and look like shown below: Please note that the two memory slots are “keyed” (arrows) to ensure correct orienta on of the memory modules. Also note the reten on clips (arrowheads) that will engage with the cutaway on the memory modules to secure them in place.
- Page 9 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Posi on the memory modules in the slots and slightly tap them to ensure their full inser on. Then gently press the modules down star ng with the lower module un l they lie at and engage with the reten on clips as shown in the picture below.
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Page 10: Installing The Cpu
DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Installing the CPU: Centerpiece of the laptop is the processor or CPU. The CPU used in the OCZDIY17A2 laptop is a mobile Intel Core2 Duo processor with a Socket PGA478 pinout. The CPU heatsink and blower are already pre-assembled and mounted in the area outlined (arrow), and need to be removed in order to install the processor. - Page 11 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Locate the six screws (arrows) and unscrew them in the order indicated on the heatspreader (1-6). Carefully li the cooling aggregate out of the cavity and place it on the side of the shell. It is not necessary to disconnect the fan from its power header on the motherboard (see arrow, right picture).
- Page 12 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Please pay a en on to the layout of the CPU socket. The corner marked by the arrow is used for orienta on of the CPU (marked by a golden triangle on the CPU package). The arrowhead points to the locking screw that opens the socket for CPU inser on (green marquee) or closes it to secure the processor in place (red marquee).
- Page 13 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Note the golden triangle on the CPU package that needs to match the upper le corner In the orienta on of the socket as shown in the pictures above. Also note the orienta on of the locking screw with the notch facing the “closed”...
- Page 14 DIY GAMING NOTEBOOK Congratula ons, it is me to connect the power supply to the ba ery and re up your new system. Keep in mind that the ini al charge of the ba ery may take up to 4 hours before you can fully enjoy mobile opera on.
- Page 15 (408) 733-8400 Sales TECHNICAL SUPPORT For warranty support and technical information about your DIY Gaming Notebook, visit www.ocztechnology.com. All OCZ PRODUCTS include free technical support for direct, expert advice. Contact OCZ Technical support at (800) 459-1816 or email us at support@ocztechnology.com.