Asus Z70N Series Use and care manual

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Installation & Replacement
Follow the individual procedures to perform the notebook’s
installation and replacement of various major components.
Z70N Series Notebook is a fusion of flexibility, style and performance. The key
upgradeable and replaceable items include the Memory module, HDD module, Optical
Drive module, CPU Module
Be sure to follow the safety instructions described from the start to safeguard the
notebook against any potential damages.
This chapter includes the following items:
•Appropriate Tools
•Precaution
•Installation and Replacement for HDD Module
•Installation and Replacement for Memory Module
►Second Memory Module
►First Memory Module
•Installation and Replacement for CPU Module
•Installation and Replacement for Mini-PCI Adapter
•Installation for ODD Module

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Appropriate Tools
The illustrations below show the appropriate tools that should be used for the notebook’s
service and repair.
Phillips-head Screwdriver
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to fasten/remove the K- or B-typed screws.
Single-Slotted Screwdriver
Use a single-slotted screwdriver to lock/unlock the flexible cable connector locks
Tweezers
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert flexible cables.
Insertion and extraction tool for FPC connector
Use insertion and extraction tool for FPC connector to handle locking and unlocking of
FPC connectors.
Vacuum Handling Tool
FLATHEAD
SCREW-
DRIVER
CROSS
SCREW-
DRIVER
INSERTION
AND
EXTRACTION
TOOL FOR
FPC
CONNECTOR
TWEEZERS
VACUUM
HANDLING
TOOL

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Precautions
Before you perform any service and/or repair on the notebook, please follow the steps
below first.
1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
2. Disconnect the AC plug from the notebook
3. Turn the notebook over. Unlock and hold the latches, and remove the battery .
4. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
5. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static discharge.
CAUTIONS

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Installation and Replacement for HDD Module
The Z70N series Notebook uses an industry-standard 2½ HDD with IDE interface. You
can replace the HDD to any capacity of your choice within our approval and prior test
First, remove AC-power and battery
1. Remove 2 screws (M2*6L(K)) and take the hard disk cover off. Hold the arrow and pull
out the HDD module then take it away.
2. Remove 2 screw (M2*4L(K)) on both sides
3. Separate hard disk from the housing
HDD MODULE
M2
*
6L

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4. Replace the new Hard-Disk onto the HDD Housing.
5. Secure 2 screws (M2*4L) on both sides
6. Insert the hard disk moudule into its compartment and lay it down gently then
put on the hard disk cover. And secure 2 screws (M2*6L(K)).

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M2.5*6L

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Installation and Replacement for Memory Module
The Z70N Series Notebook do not have onboard RAM. There are two SO-DIMM
sockets for installing SO-DIMM RAM. It can Installation the total memory size up
to 1GB with a 512MB module on each socket.
First, remove AC-power and battery.
Installation Second Memory Module
1. Remove 2 screws (M2*3L(K) ) and take the memory DIMM cover away.
2. Insert the new memory module to DIMM socket at 45 degrees angle and push it down
to lock it up. Put on the memory DIMM cover and secure 2 screws (M2*3L(K) ) to fix
it.
MEMORY
MODULE
SECOND
MEMORY
MODULE
M2*3L
M2*3L

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First, remove AC-power and battery.
Installation First Memory Module
1. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*6L(K)) at bottom side then turn back the notebook and use
tweezers to unlock 3 keyboard latches.
2. Pull out the keyboard module and then lay on the top case. Open the two latches to pop
up memory module 45 degrees angle and push it down to lock it up.
3. Insert the new memory module to DIMM 45 degrees angle and push it down to lock it
up. Install the keyboard module onto top case and secure 2 screws (M2.5*6L(K)) at
bottom side then fix it.
FIRST
MEMORY
MODULE
M2.5*6L

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Installation and Replacement for CPU Module
The Z70N Series Notebook comes standard with a Intel®’s µFC-PGA Socket on the
motherboard, which means it can support all µFC-PGA CPUs up to 1.7 GHz.
First, remove AC-power and battery.
1. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*6L(K)) at bottom side then turn back the notebook and use
tweezers to unlock 3 keyboard latches.
2. Pull out the keyboard module and then lay on the top case. Disconnect keyboard FPC
cable and take the keyboard away.
3. Remove 2 screws (M2*3L(K)) at keyboard cover and use tweezers to lift up the
keyboard cover’s two nooks.
CPU MODULE
CPU REMOVAL
M2.5
*
6L
M2.5*6L

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4. Slide the FAN bracket left then take it away. Remove 4 screws (M2*6L(K)) at heat
sink.
5. Remove Thermal module and open the CPU Socket’s latch to loosen the CPU.(The
use the CPU vacuum hand pump to “suck up” the CPU and lift the CPU away.)
6. Insert the new CPU onto the socket then close the CPU Socket’s latch to fix it.
M2*3L

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7. Paste thermal pad onto the CPU heat sink module then install it.
8. Secure 4 screws to fix it and stick the warranty seal label on the screw.
9. Put on FAN bracket properly.

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10. Install the keyboard cover then secure 2 screws (M2*3L(K)) to fix it.
11. Install the keyboard module onto top case and secure 2 screws (M2.5*6L(K)) at bottom
side then fix it.
M2*3L
M2.5*6L

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Installation and Replacement for Mini-PCI Adapter
First, remove AC-power and battery.
1. Remove 2 screws (M2.5*6L(K)) at bottom side then turn back the notebook and use
tweezers to unlock 3 keyboard latches.
2. Pull out the keyboard module and then lay on the top case. Disconnect keyboard FPC
cable and take the keyboard away.
3. Remove 2 screws (M2*3L(K)) at keyboard cover and use tweezers to lift up the
keyboard cover’s two nooks.
4. Remove 1 screw (M2*3L(K)) at mini-PCI cover and take it off
MINI-PCI
ADAPTOR
INSTALLATION
M2.5*6L
M2.5*3L

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5. Disconnect the two antenna cables then open the two latches to pop up wireless
WLAN module 45 degrees angle and push it down to lock it up.
6. Insert the new wireless LAN module to mini-PCI socket at 45 degrees angle and push it
down to lock it up and connect the 2 antenna cables.
7. Put on the mini-PCI cover and secure 1 screw (M2*3L(K)) to fix it.
M2
*
3L

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8. Install the keyboard cover then secure 2 screws (M2*3L(K)) to fix it.
9. Install the keyboard module onto top case and secure 2 screws (M2.5*6L(K)) at bottom
side then fix it.
M2*3L
M2*3L
M2.5*6L

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Installation for Optical Drive Module
The illustration below shows how to assemble and install the optical drive
module of the notebook.
1. Insert the optical drive module to its compartment you will hear “click”sound when
insert properly.
OPTICAL DRIVE
MODULE
INSTALLATION