MSI 1013A-B03S Datasheet

Installation GuideCopyright © 2005 MSI Computer Corp.

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 i

1-11A a.b Remove the Philips screws on HDD unit first before you go to the metal shielding covering CPU and memory. AC remove HDD first 1-12

1-13 a.b.c.d.e.f. Unscrew only the Phillips-head screw on the metal shielding and remove the metal shielding.

Note: Please do not forget to remove the black screw right next to the wireless card. Step 2: Installing the CPU 2-1 a.b.c.d Unlock the CPU heat sin

2-3 Pull the lever sideways away from the socket. Make sure to raise the lever up to a 90-degree angle, as shown in figure 2-3d below. You should b

2-5 Press the CPU down firmly into the socket and close the lever. As the CPU is likely to move while the lever is being closed, always close the

2-8 a.b.c.d 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 h

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 remo

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.

Step 5: Installing Notebook Hard Drive (HDD) Iron plate 5-1 a.b Remove the Philips screw. Tilt up the rear of the hard drive case and pull it ge

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 in

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 dr

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 th

5-5 a.b install the plate first Carefully place the entire hard drive assembly into the notebook hard drive area and fasten the Philips screw. S

6-2 a.b Pull out the optical storage device from the notebook, then insert the new optical storage device. 6-3 a.b Make sure these screws are i

7-2 a.b.c.d.e Install the metal shielding near the memory area and secure it with 1 Phillips screw. !!! Move the cables out of the way if necessary!

Hint: Do not forget to Black Philips screw. 7-3 a.b Align the plastic cover that is below the keyboard area and snap the plastic cover in place. !!

7-5 a.b.c.d Lay the keyboard face down on top of the case. Connect the keyboard cable and engage the cable and connector in place by pressing down t

7-7 a.b.c Connect the cable underneath the hinge cover. !!! There is only 1 correct connection of connecting the cable!!! !!! Be careful not to dam

7-9 Fasten all 9 Phillips-head screws. !!! Failure to apply any screws will damage the notebook.

Step 8: Entering BIOS

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Before powering on the notebook, plug in notebook power adapter into the notebook. After pressing the power button, press <Del> immediately whic

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

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, g

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 k

1-8 Turn the keyboard over !!! Do not excessively bend or fold the keyboard cable. Excessive flexing can damage the keyboard cable connectors!!! 1