MSI MS-1012 User manual

Installation Guide
Copyright © 2005 MSI Computer Corp.
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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.
Package check list:
Optional Hardware Devices:
HDD, Mini PCI WLAN card, CPU, Memory
Before installing the notebook
• The peripheral devices contained herein depend 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 reference only and in
accordance with actual system configuration. All information are subject to change without notice.
Warning!
• Ensure power is turned off and notebook battery is removed before you install any hardware
devices.
• Use a grounded wrist strap before handling computer components such as CPU, Memory, HDD,
mini-PCI Card, etc.
• Place components (CPU, Memory, HDD, mini-PCI Card, etc) on a grounded antistatic pad or on a
bed that comes with the components whenever the components are separated from the
notebook.
• If you have any difficulties in installing hardware devices, please contact your dealer for further
information.
Open View
1. Cover latch
2. Display Panel
3. Quick Launch Buttons and Power button
4. Status LEDs
5. Keyboard
6. Touchpad
7. Stereo Speakers
Bottom View
1. Battery Unlock Button
2. Battery Pack

Right view
Left view
Front view

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. This processor should only be installed in systems supporting the
Intel Pentium M Processor.
2-4 Place new processor into the socket. Align processor’s pin A1 (shown in figure 2-4) with the arrow on
the micro-FCPGA socket. Pin A1 of the processor is identified with an embroidered corner and pin A1 of
the socket is identified with a small arrow. If the processor does not drop completely into the socket, turn
the actuator until the processor drops in completely.
!!!You do not have to press down the processor. If the processor does not drop completely into the
socket, turn the actuator until the processor drops in completely.

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 dip-
switches can be found next to the CPU. Consult processor documentation to determine the correct dip-
switches setting shown in figure 2-6b (Dothan 533) and 2-6c (Dothan 400 & Celeron M).
(Dothan 533) (Dothan 400 & Celeron M)
2-7 Plug the CPU fan.
!!! Improper connection of the CPU heat sink fan and/or without pluging the fan connector will
damage the notebook and CPU!!!

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.
!!! Poor contact will cause overheat and may damage your CPU!!!

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 metal-
locking levers aside from the DIMM socket 1 is fastened.
!!! The location of the notch along the gold edge of the memory module needs to be lined up with
keyed notch in the socket. Memory module can only fit in one direction due to the keyed notch.
Wrong orientation will cause improper installation and may damage the memory modules or
DIMM sockets!!!

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. Wrong orientation will
cause improper installation and may damage the memory modules or DIMM sockets!!!
Step 4: Installing Mini PCI WLAN Card
4-1 Remove the older module (if replacing) by pulling tabs of the socket outward using your thumbs.
4-2 a.b.c 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. Unplug the antennas. Mini PCI module
should be inserted firmly at a 45 degree angle and pushed down until module snaps into place. After the
module snaps into place, connect antennas on the Mini PCI card.

!!! 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. Please use the given HDD shielding tray (refer to Figure 5-
1a)
5-2 a.b.c.d Unscrew all 4 Phillips screws that are on the side of the HDD.

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.
!!!There is only 1 correct alignment and orientation in installing hard drive and hard drive connector!!!

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.