MSI Gaming G Series User manual

G52-B9061X7-AG4

Service Manual
Contents
How to Use this Service Manual ................................ 3
Necessary Tools ....................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ................................................... 4
Other Notice ............................................................. 4
Upgrade and Warranty ............................................. 4
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts .............................. 4
Arrow Used in This Manual ....................................... 5
Removing Chassis .................................................... 6
Installing 2.5" HDD/SSD .......................................... 9
Installing M.2 SSD .................................................. 11
Removing CPU Cooler ............................................. 13
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Installing CPU ........................................................ 16
Installing CPU Cooler ............................................. 20
Installing Memory Module ...................................... 22
Installing Graphics Card ......................................... 23
Installing Chassis ................................................... 28
Connecting HDMI Cable .......................................... 31
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All information is subject to change without priornotice. The system photos are pro-
vided for demonstration
of system disassembly only. The internal view of your system
may vary depending on the model you purchased.
> How to Use this Service Manual
This Service Manual is targeted for MSl-authorized dealer or service center. It pro-
vides in-depth illustration of disassembling the system. Each topic may
be related
with each other; hence you are highly recommended to read this guide from cover to
cover
first After that, you may go directly to any specific topic that most meets your
immediate needs.
> Necessary Tools
/ A Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver, can
be used to do most
of the installation. Choose one with a magnetic
head would be better.
el Pliers, can
be used as an auxiliary tool to connect some connectors
or cables.
a Box, can collect the screws and tiny objects.
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Forceps, can be used to pick up tiny screws or set up the jumpers.
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Rubber gloves, can prevent yourself from being incised and suffer-
ing the static charge.
4 M3X5 screws for motherboard.
& M3X4 screws for general use.
-M2X4 screw for M.2 SSD.
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> Safety Precautions
The following precautions should be observed while handling the system:
• Place the system on a flat and stable surface.
• Do not place the system in environments subject to mist, smoke, vibration, excessive
dust, salty or greasy air, or other corrosive gases and fumes.
• Do not drop or jolt the system.
• Do not bump or knock the LCD screen
as it is fragile and could break.
• Do not use another power adapter other than the one enclosed with the system.
• Disconnect the AC/DC adapter before performing any installation procedures on the
system.
• Do not perform any maintenance with wet hands.
• Prevent foreign substances, such as water, other liquids or chemicals, from entering
the system while performing installation procedures on the system.
• Use a grounded wrist strap before handling system components such as CPU,
Memory,
HOD, mini PCI-E card, etc.
• Place system components on a grounded antistatic pad or
on the bed that came
with the components whenever the components are separated from the system.
• If there are any difficulties installing hardware devices, please contact MSI for further
information.
> Other Notice
• The peripheral devices contained herein may vary depending on your actual system
configuration.
• Third-party trademarks and names are the properties
of their respective owners.
• The information contained herein relevant to software and hardware are for refer-
ence only and
in accordance with actual system configuration. All information is
subject to change without notice.
> Upgrade and Warranty
Please note that certain components preinstalled in the product users purchased may
be upgradable or replaceable by user's request.
To learn more about upgrade limita-
tion, please refer to the specification
in the User's Manual. For any further information
about the product users purchased, please contact the local dealer. It is strongly rec-
ommended that you contact the authorized dealer or service center for any upgrade or
replace service.
> Acquisition of Replaceable Parts
Please be noticed that the acquisition of replaceable parts (or compatible ones) of
the product users purchased in certain countries or territories may be fulfilled by the
manufacturer within 2 years at most since the product has been discontinued, depend-
ing on the official regulations declared at the time. Please contact the manufacturer
via https://www.msi.com/support/ for the detailed information about the acquisition
of
spare parts.
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The red arrow shows the push or press direction.
The yellow arrow remarks the position.
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> Removing Chassis
Step 1.
Place the system veritically on a flat
and steady surface. Find the notch
and remove the side cover.
Step 2. Unlock the screws and
keep the screws for later use.
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G)M3 sink-head screws * 2.
@M3X4 screws *2.
Step 3. Draw and remove the
upper cover carefully.
Follow the above procedures
in reversed order to replace the
chassis.
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2.
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Step 4. Unlock the screws.
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M3X4 screws * 3.
Step 5. Unplug the LED power
cable.
Step 6. Take apart the chassis by
pushing outward
as showed in the
graphic.
> Installing 2.5" HDD/SSD
Step 1.Turn the chassis up-side-
down.
Step 2. Unlock the bracket screws
and take the bracket.
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Bracket screws * 4.
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Step 3. Put the bracket to the 2.5"
HOD/ SSD and lock the screws.
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M3X4 screws * 4.
Step 4. Find and connect the power
and signal cables.
Step 5. Lock the bracket screws.
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Bracket screws * 4.
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> Installing M.2 SSD
Step 1. Unlock and remove the M.2
SSD screw. Keep the M.2 SSD screw
for later use.
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M2X4 screw * 1.
Step 2. Slide the M.2 SSD device by
the direction as the figure shows.
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Align the notch on the M.2 SSD with
the key on the slot and insert the SSD
into the slot.
Step 3. Push down the M.2 SSD de-
vice and lock it with the M2X4 screw.
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M2X4 screw * 1.
Follow the above procedures
in re-
versed order to remove the M.2 SSD.
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Compatible M.2 SSD Type
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For users who want to purchase the M.2 SSD by themselves, please consult the
local dealer for M.2 SSD type: Key B+M.
> Removing CPU Cooler
Step 1. Unlock the screw ofthe plastic
bracket and the screw
on the CPU fan
module.
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M3X5 screws * 2.
Step 2. Remove the plastic bracket.
Step 3. Unplug the fan power cable of
the CPU fan module.
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Step 4. Unlock the screws of the CPU
fan module.
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M3X5 screws * 2.
Step 5. Remove the CPU fan module.
Step 6. Unlock the screws of the CPU
cooler module.
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M3X4 screws * 2.
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Step 7. Unlock these screws evenly in
sequence illustrated
in the graphic.
Step 8. Remove the CPU cooler
module.
Follow the above procedures in
reversed order
to replace the CPU
cooler.
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> Installing CPU
Yellow triangle is the
Pin 1 indicator
Load plate
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Step 1. Push the load lever down
to unclip it and lift to the fully open
position.
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Retention tab
Load lever
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Step 2. The load plate will automati-
cally lift up as the load lever is pushed
to the fully open position.
Step 3. Hold the CPU carefully or it
may cause serious damages.
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Incorrect way.
Step 4. Align the notches with the
socket alignment keys. Lower the
CPU straight down, without tilting or
sliding the CPU
in the socket. Inspect
the CPU to check if it
is properly seat-
ed
in the socket.
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The correct position of the CPU.
Step 5. Close and slide the load plate
under the retention knob.
Step 6. Close and engage the load
lever.
Follow the above procedures in re-
versed order to uninsta/1
the CPU.
Step 7. Find the thermal paste in the
accessory box. Remove the cap and
evenly spread a thin layer ofthermal
paste on the top
of the CPU.
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This will help in heat dissipation and
prevent CPU from overheating.
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> Installing CPU Cooler
Step 1. Install the CPU cooler module.
Step 2. Lock these screws evenly in
sequence illustrated in the graphic.
Step 3. Lock the screws of the CPU
cooler module.
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M3X4 screws *2.
Step 4. Install the CPU fan module.
Step 5. Lock the screws of the CPU
fan module.
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M3X5 screws * 2.
Step 6. Plug the fan power cable of
the CPU fan module.
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> Installing Memory Module
Step 1. Flip the slot clips outwards.
Step 2. Align the notch on the memory
with the key on the slot and insert the
memory into the slot with the correct
orientation.
Step 3. Push down the memory
module gently until the slot clips are
fastened. Push the memory module
till it can not go futher. You will hear
a "click".
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Push the memory gently downwards
until the slot clips click and lock the
memory
in place.
> Installing Graphics Card
Step 1. Unlock the screws of the
bracket.
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M3X4 screws * 2.
Step 2. Open the bracket.
Step
3. Unlock the screw ofthe auxil-
iary graphics card support.
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Step 4. Slide and remove the auxiliary
graphics card support.
Step 5. Find and connect the power
cable for the graphics card.
Step 6. Line up the graphics card to
the expansion slot.
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Keep the gold finger and the slot
aligned.
Step 7. Push the graphics card till
it can not go futher. You will hear a
"click".
Step 8. Put and slide the auxiliary
graphics card support with the notch
and the board aligned.
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When a high end graphics card is
installed, the PCle slot might be
distorted forits weight
in long term; and
then, damage the motherboard. We
strongly recommend use the auxiliary
graphics card support
and graphics
card support to sustain its weight.
Step 9. Fasten the auxiliary graphics
card support with the screw.
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M3X4 screw * 1.
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Step 10. Close the bracket.
Step 11. Lock the bracket screws.
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Step 13. Lock the screw of the plastic
bracket and the screw on the CPU fan
module.
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M3X5 screws *2.
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> Installing Chassis
Step 1. Install the chassis by
pushing inward
as showed in the
graphic.
Step 2. Plug the LED power cable.
Step 3. Lock the screws.
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Step 4. Put and push the upper
cover carefully.
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Step 5. Lock the screws.
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G)M3 sink-head screws * 2.
@M3X4 screws * 2.
Step 5. Line up the notch and install
the the side cover.
> Connecting HDMI Cable
Step 1. Find the HDMI cable in the
accessory box. Connect one end to
the HDMI output connector to the
graphics card and the other
to HDMI
connector on the rear panel.
Step 2. The HDMI connector on
the front panel now is available for
connecting HDMI device such as VR
or monitor.
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