E14598 First Edition October 2018 VC65-C Series M.2 Installation Guide IMPORTANT! • • I t is recommended that you install or upgrade the M.2 SSD under professional supervision. Visit an ASUS service center for further assistance. Ensure that your hands are dry before proceeding with the rest of the installation process. Before installing any of the features in this guide, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object or metal object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.
Installing or upgrading the M.2 SSD Removing the top cover 1. Turn off your VivoMini then disconnect all cables and peripherals. 2. Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface, with its top side facing down. 3. Remove the screw from the top cover lock latch and push the latch down (A and B), then slide the top cover towards the rear of your VivoMini (C) until it is detached from the chassis.
4. Lift the top cover slightly and disconnect the cables connected to the PWR2 and HDD2 R/ODD connectors. HDD1L HDD1R PWR2 HDD2 R/ODD 5. Remove the top cover and set it aside.
Removing the HDD layer 1. Remove the eight (8) screws securing the HDD1L and HDD1R brackets. HDD1R HDD1L 2. Disconnect the cables from the HDD1L, HDD1R, and PWR1 connectors.
3. Remove the HDD brackets and set them aside. 4. Remove the nine (9) screws from the HDD layer (A), then pry the SODIMM slot cover open (B) and set it aside. NOTE: If you want to remove the SO-DIMM slot cover, use a flathead screwdriver.
5. Remove the antennas from the wireless card. 6. Lift the HDD layer but do not remove it completely. IMPORTANT! Lift the HDD layer carefully to prevent pulling on and causing damage to the cables connected.
. Lift the flap of the USB3_12 connector and remove the cable. 8. Remove the USB32 cable by pulling the flap upwards, then peel off the black tape securing the cable to the fan. NOTE: If you have trouble removing the USB32 cable, use a flathead screwdriver. 9. Remove the HDD layer and set it aside. IMPORTANT! Ensure the black tape securing the USB32 cable to the fan and all cables from the steps above are removed before removing the HDD layer.
Removing the cooling system 1. Remove the three (3) screws on the fan (A), then remove the fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector (B). 2. Loosen the three (3) screws on the CPU heatsink in the sequence shown in the illustration, then remove the fan and heatsink module.
Installing the M.2 SSD Align the M.2 SSD with the M.2 slot, then insert the M.2 SSD into the M.2 slot and secure it with a screw.
Replacing the cooling system 1. Align the fan and heatsink module with the CPU and screw holes and secure the screws on the heatsink in the sequence shown in the illustration. IMPORTANT! Twist each of the screws in the sequence shown in the illustration with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard. When the screws are attached, tighten them one by one.
2. Install the three (3) screws to secure the fan (A), then connect the fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector (B).
Replacing the HDD layer 1. Insert the USB3_12 cable into the USB3_12 connector and push the flap down to secure the cable. 2. Insert the USB32 cable to the USB32 connector. Ensure the cable is seated securely on the connector. 3. Replace the HDD layer. 4. Connect the antennas to the wireless card.
5. Replace the SO-DIMM slot cover (A), then secure the HDD layer using the nine (9) screws removed previously (B).
Replacing the HDD 1. Replace the HDD brackets into the HDD layer. HDD1R HDD1L 2.
3. Connect the cables to the HDD1L, HDD1R and PWR1 connectors.
Replacing the top cover 1. Connect the cables to the PWR2 and HDD2 R/ODD connectors. HDD1L HDD1R PWR2 HDD2 R/ODD 2. Place the top cover on the chassis. NOTE: Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to your VivoMini and to ensure the top cover can be replaced successfully.
3. Slide the top cover towards the front of the VivoMini to re-attach it (A), then push the latch up and secure it using a screw (B and C).
