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    Upgrade Guide: Removing The Compartment Cover

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    The document provides instructions for upgrading components in a notebook PC, including: 1. Removing the compartment cover by loosening screws and detaching the cover. 2. Installing RAM by inserting it at a 30 degree angle into the slot until it clicks into place. 3. Installing a new hard disk drive (HDD) by removing screws, disconnecting cables, and replacing the old HDD with the new one. 4. Installing an M.2 card by aligning and inserting it into the slot and securing it with screws.

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    The document provides instructions for upgrading components in a notebook PC, including: 1. Removing the compartment cover by loosening screws and detaching the cover. 2. Installing RAM by inserting it at a 30 degree angle into the slot until it clicks into place. 3. Installing a new hard disk drive (HDD) by removing screws, disconnecting cables, and replacing the old HDD with the new one. 4. Installing an M.2 card by aligning and inserting it into the slot and securing it with screws.

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    The document provides instructions for upgrading components in a notebook PC, including: 1. Removing the compartment cover by loosening screws and detaching the cover. 2. Installing RAM by inserting it at a 30 degree angle into the slot until it clicks into place. 3. Installing a new hard disk drive (HDD) by removing screws, disconnecting cables, and replacing the old HDD with the new one. 4. Installing an M.2 card by aligning and inserting it into the slot and securing it with screws.

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    Upgrade Guide: Removing The Compartment Cover

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    The document provides instructions for upgrading components in a notebook PC, including: 1. Removing the compartment cover by loosening screws and detaching the cover. 2. Installing RAM by inserting it at a 30 degree angle into the slot until it clicks into place. 3. Installing a new hard disk drive (HDD) by removing screws, disconnecting cables, and replacing the old HDD with the new one. 4. Installing an M.2 card by aligning and inserting it into the slot and securing it with screws.

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    E15754

    Upgrade Guide
    Removing the compartment cover

    NOTE: The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom view may vary per
    model.

    A. Remove the screw(s) from the Notebook PC’s compartment cover.


    B. Loosen the Pop-open Screw without removing the screw from
    the cover.
    C. Pull out the compartment cover and remove it completely from
    your Notebook PC.

    Pop-open Screw

    Notebook PC Upgrade Guide 1


    To reattach the compartment cover:

    A. Align and reattach the cover of the compartment.


    B. Secure the cover using the screw(s) you removed earlier.
    C. Tighten the Pop-open Screw.

    Pop-open Screw

    2 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide


    Cover screw map
    15” model

    M2.5 X 14 (2PCS)
    M2.5 X 11 (7PCS)
    M2.5 X 5.5 (1PC)
    M2.5 X 6 (1PC Pop-open Screw)

    Notebook PC Upgrade Guide 3


    17” model

    M2.5 X 12 (9PCS)
    M2.5 X 5.5 (1PC)
    M2.5 X 6 (1PC Pop-open Screw)

    4 Notebook PC Upgrade 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
    supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.

    IMPORTANT! Visit an authorized service center or retailer for information


    on RAM module upgrades for your Notebook PC. Purchase RAM modules
    from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum
    compatibility and reliability.

    NOTE:

    • The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom view and RAM


    module may vary per model but the RAM module installation
    remains the same.

    • It is recommended that you install the RAM module under


    professional supervision. You may also visit an authorized service
    center for further assistance.

    Notebook PC Upgrade Guide 5


    A. Remove the compartment cover.

    NOTE: For more details, refer to the Removing the compartment cover
    section in this manual.

    B. Align and insert the RAM module into the RAM module slot.
    C. Push down the RAM module until it clicks in place.

    30° angle

    notches

    6 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide


    Installing the Hard Disk Drive
    Refer to the following steps if you need to install a new HDD (Hard Disk
    Drive) to your Notebook PC:

    IMPORTANT! Purchase an HDD 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 compartment cover.

    NOTE:

    • The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom view and HDD may
    vary per model but the HDD installation remains the same.

    • It is recommended that you replace the HDD under professional


    supervision. You may also visit an authorized service center for
    further assistance.

    Notebook PC Upgrade Guide 7


    A. Remove the compartment cover.

    NOTE: For more details, refer to the Removing the compartment cover
    section in this manual.

    B. Slightly lift the flap on the connector, then disconnect the cable
    from the motherboard.
    C. Remove the screw(s) securing the HDD bay to the compartment.
    D. (Optional) If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC,
    slightly lift the HDD bay out of the compartment.
    E. Disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD cable as shown in the
    illustration below.

    HDD bay

    8 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide


    F. (Optional) If an HDD is currently attached to the HDD bay, refer to
    the following steps on how to remove the old HDD:
    1. Remove all the screw(s) on the sides of the HDD bay.

    2. Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay then place it on a
    flat dry surface with its PCB (Printed Circuit Board) facing up,
    as shown in the illustration below.

    old HDD

    HDD bay

    Notebook PC Upgrade Guide 9


    G. Place the new HDD with its PCB (Printed Circuit Board) facing the
    HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not
    obstructed by any part of the HDD bay.
    H. Reattach and secure the HDD with the screw(s) you removed
    earlier.

    new HDD

    HDD bay

    10 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide


    I. Connect the HDD connector to the HDD.
    J. Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment, and push the
    HDD bay until seated.
    K. Secure the HDD bay with the screw(s) you removed earlier.
    L. Connect the cable to the motherboard, then push down the flap
    on the connector to secure the cable.

    Notebook PC Upgrade Guide 11


    Installing an M.2 card
    Refer to the following steps when installing a compatible M.2 card 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 compartment cover.

    NOTE:

    • The appearance of your Notebook PC’s bottom view and M.2 card
    may vary per model but the module installation remains the same.

    • It is recommended that you install the M.2 card under professional


    supervision. You may also visit an authorized service center for
    further assistance.

    • The M.2 2280 slot does not support M.2 SATA SSD.

    12 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide


    A. Remove the compartment cover.

    NOTE: For more details, refer to the Removing the compartment cover
    section in this manual.

    B. Align and insert the M.2 card into the module slot.
    C. Secure the M.2 card in place using the bundled screw(s).

    Notebook PC Upgrade Guide 13


    14 Notebook PC Upgrade Guide

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