MSI Whitebook MS-1013 User manual

Installation Guide
Copyright © 2005 MSI Computer Corp.

Overview:
1013 is shipped out as a barebone. 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.

Note: It is not necessary to remove the optical drive if you do not intend to replace it.

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 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.