COMPATIBLE Installation Guide Copyright © 2005 MSI Computer Corp.
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.
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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.
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. Gently pry the hinge covers if needed and be careful not to damage the plastics, wireless, and cables underneath.
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.
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.
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.
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. Hint: You do not have to unplug the connector underneath the cover.
1-12 a.b.c Remove the 2 Philips screws on the plastic tab from the case and lift the plastic tab upward.
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.
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. Check for motherboard, BIOS, and thermal compatibility by using the given documentation, or by contacting the vendor if necessary.
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 dipswitches can be found next to the CPU. Consult processor documentation to determine the correct dipswitches setting shown in figure 2-6b (Dothan 533) and 2-6c (Dothan 400 & Celeron M).
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. Hint: Please check the heat sink and make sure it is in good contact with the CPU before you turn on your notebook.
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. Push down the memory module gently until the metallocking levers aside from the DIMM socket 1 is fastened.
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.
!!! 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) 5-1 a.b Tilt up the rear of the hard drive case and pull it gently by its edges only, because static electricity can permanently damage the computer parts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 7-6 Then put the keyboard in its normal position. Slide the metal tabs on the bottom of the keyboard into their slots in the top case and lower the keyboard into place.
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. Push downward at each end of the cover to secure it.
7-9 Fasten all 9 Phillips-head screws. !!! Failure to apply any screws will damage the notebook.
Step 8: Entering BIOS
Before powering on the notebook, plug in notebook power adapter into the notebook. After pressing the power button, press immediately which will take you to the BIOS CMOS Setup Screen. 8-1 Adjust proper TIME by pressing . Use <+> or <-> to configure system time. 8-2 Under “BOOT” menu in the BIOS Setup Utility, press to select the first boot device. 8-3 Insert a bootable OS CD into the OSD tray. 8-4 To save/ exit the BIOS Setup Screen, press “Y” to save/ exit.
