MSI MS-1057 User manual

Installation Guide
Copyright © 2006 MSI Computer Corp.

Overview:
MS-1057 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 are relevant to software and hardware and are for reference only and
in accordance with actual system configuration. All information is 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

Step 1: Removing the Cover
1-1 a.b.c.d.e.f.g.h.i.j. 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 as shown in the Picture 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 plastic 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.