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- Page 1 C OMPAT IBLE Installation Guide Copyright © 2005 MSI Computer Corp.
- Page 2 Overview: MS-1012 is shipped out as a bare bone. Some of the components are equipped while some are not. This installation guide provides you with the information of notebook hardware setup. Before assembling your notebook, please prepare installation tools and appropriate items. If you are not sure about the items, please contact your dealer for more information.
- Page 3 Right view Left view Front view...
- Page 4 Open view Others: Step 1: Removing the Cover 1-1 a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i Close the display. From the rear of the laptop, remove all 9 Philips screws.
- Page 6 1-2 a.b Remove both PCMCIA card and SD card. 1-3 Open your laptop to a 30 to 45 degree angle shown in the Figure below. 1-4 a.b.c.d.e Prepare a proper size flat head screwdriver and locate the 3 notches. Carefully insert the flathead screwdriver into the notches and gently lift up the hinge cover.
- Page 7 1-5 a.b.c If necessary, while holding the hinge cover, carefully insert the flathead screwdriver under both side below the display assembly hinge, gently pry up, and then lift the hinge cover out. This procedure may need to be repeated. Hint: Gently pry the hinge cover if needed. Be careful not to damage the plastics and cables underneath.
- Page 8 1-6 a.b.c Unplug the connector underneath the hinge cover, so that it is out of the way. 1-7 Carefully remove the keyboard cover by lifting the keyboard at the switchboard PCA end. Pull the keyboard toward the display assembly in order to release the keyboard from the top case.
- Page 9 1-8 Turn the keyboard over !!! Do not excessively bend or fold the keyboard cable. Excessive flexing can damage the keyboard cable connectors!!! 1-9 a.b.c Disconnect the keyboard cable by disengaging the cable actuator on the motherboard. !!! Do not excessively bend or fold the keyboard cable. Excessive flexing can damage the keyboard cable connectors!!! !!! Do not pull the cable without disengaging the cable actuator.
- Page 10 1-10 a.b.c.d Disengage the plastic cover gently at both sides and pull the plastic cover away from the notebook. Hint: Gently pry the plastic cover if needed. Be careful not to damage the plastics or cables underneath. 1-11 a.b.c Lift the plastic cover up slowly and be careful not to damage the plastics and cables underneath.
- Page 11 1-12 a.b.c Remove the 2 Philips screws on the plastic tab from the case and lift the plastic tab upward.
- Page 12 1-13 a.b Unscrew only the Phillips-head screw on the metal shielding and remove the metal shielding. Step 2: Installing the CPU 2-1 a.b.c.d Unlock the CPU heat sink diagonally or according to “1-2-3-4” shown on the CPU heat sink. !!! Improper unlocking or locking of the CPU heat sink nuts will damage the CPU!!! 2-2 Unplug the CPU fan.
- Page 13 2-3 Use a flathead screwdriver to disengage (Open) the socket actuator, as shown in figure 2-3a below. The socket actuator should open after only a half turn, and then you should be able to remove the processor with your fingers. Hint: Make sure your system can accommodate the Intel Pentium M /Celeron M Processor that you want to install.
- Page 14 2-5 While gently holding the processor down with your finger, secure the processor in the socket by closing the socket actuator with a screwdriver (See Figure 2-5) 2-6 Your system is set with dip-switches in order for the new processor to function correctly. The dip- switches can be found next to the CPU.
- Page 15 2-8 a.b.c.d.e Lock the CPU heat sink diagonally or according to “1-2-3-4” shown on the CPU heat sink. !!! Improper unlocking or locking of the CPU heat sink nuts will damage the CPU!!! Hint: We recommend you to apply the given thermal grease for better heat conduction between your CPU and the heat sink.
- Page 16 Step 3: Installing Notebook Memory 3-1 Remove the older module (if replacing) by pulling tabs of the socket outward using your thumbs. 3-2 The module should pop up into a 45 degree angle. Remove the module by pulling it gently backward. Use side-to-side motion, if necessary, to remove.
- Page 17 3-3 a.b.c If you have more than one memory module, please align the 2nd memory module to the DIMM socket 2. Memory should be inserted firmly at a 45 degree angle and pushed down until module snaps into place. !!! Memory module can only fit in one direction due to the keyed notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation and may damage the memory modules or DIMM sockets!!! Step 4: Installing Mini PCI WLAN Card 4-1 Remove the older module (if replacing) by pulling tabs of the socket outward using your thumbs.
- Page 18 !!! The location of the notch along the gold edge of the Mini PCI module needs to be lined up with keyed notch in the socket. Mini PCI module can only fit in one direction due to the keyed notch. Wrong orientation will cause improper installation and may damage the Mini PCI module or Mini PCI socket!!! Step 5: Installing Notebook Hard Drive (HDD)
- Page 19 5-3 a.b.c.d Remove the HDD connector (if replacing the older hard drive) by pulling it away from the hard drive. Insert the HDD connector to HDD. Make sure to align the connector and the hard drive pin. Improper alignment will cause damage to the hard drive and notebook. !!!There is only 1 correct alignment and orientation in installing hard drive and hard drive connector!!!
- Page 20 5-4 a.b.c.d Slide the hard drive (with the connector) into the given hard drive shielding bay and fasten the hard drive you want to install with the 4 attached Phillips screws on the side. !!! Failure to apply 4 screws may cause hard drive assembly to fall off in the notebook hard drive area and will damage the hard drive and notebook!!! 5-5 a.b Carefully place the entire hard drive assembly into the notebook hard drive area.
- Page 21 Step 6: Installing Notebook Optical Storage Device (OSD) 6-1 a.b Remove the two screws in order to secure the optical storage device on the bottom case. 6-2 a.b Pull out the optical storage device from the notebook, then insert the new optical storage device. 6-3 a.b Make sure these screws are installed in the correct locations when reinstalling the optical storage device.
- Page 22 Step 7: Wrapping Up 7-1 a.b.c Install the plastic tab and fasten 2 Phillips screws on the plastic tab. 7-2 a.b Install the metal shielding near the memory area and secure it with 1 Phillips screw. !!! Move the cables out of the way if necessary!!!
- Page 23 7-3 a.b Align the plastic cover that is below the keyboard area and snap the plastic cover in place. !!! Move the cables out of the way if necessary!!! 7-4 a.b.c Actuator on the connector should be in disengaged “OPEN” position as shown in “Figure 7-4c”...
- Page 24 7-5 a.b.c.d Lay the keyboard face down on top of the case. Connect the keyboard cable and engage the cable and connector in place by pressing down the actuator. !!!Do not excessively bend or fold the keyboard cable. Excessive flexing can damage the keyboard connector!!! Correct Keyboard Cable connection Incorrect Keyboard Cable connection...
- Page 25 7-7 a.b.c Connect the cable underneath the hinge cover. !!! There is only 1 correct connection of connecting the cable!!! !!! Be careful not to damage the antenna PCA that is connected to the left and right display assembly hinges. Damaging either antenna PCA can degrade notebook performance. 7-8 Hold the hinge cover and snap it in place.
- Page 26 7-9 Fasten all 9 Phillips-head screws. !!! Failure to apply any screws will damage the notebook.
- Page 27 Step 8: Entering BIOS...
- Page 28 Before powering on the notebook, plug in notebook power adapter into the notebook. After pressing the power button, press <Del> immediately which will take you to the BIOS CMOS Setup Screen. 8-1 Adjust proper TIME by pressing <Enter>. Use <+> or <-> to configure system time. 8-2 Under “BOOT”...