ASUS Z60NP User Manual
INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT
Installation & Replacement
Follow the procedure in this guide to perform the notebook’s
installation and replacement of various major components.
Z60Np Series Notebook combines simplicity, elegance and the most advanced
innovations in mobile computing to provide robust wired and wireless performance at
lower power levels never seen before. The key installation and replaceable items
include the HDD module, Memory module, CPU Module, Optical Drive module and
Mini-PCI module.
Be sure to follow the safety instructions described in precaution section to
safeguard the notebook against any potential damages.
This guide includes the following items:
• Appropriate Tools
• Precautions
• HDD Module Installation & Replacement
• Memory Module Installation & Replacement
►Second Memory Module
►First Memory Module
• CPU Module Installation & Replacement
• Optical Drive Module Installation & Replacement
• Mini-PCI module Installation & Replacement
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TOOLS
CROSS
SCREW-
DRIVER
FLATHEAD
SCREW-
DRIVER
TWEEZERS
INSERTION
AND
EXTRACTION
TOOL FOR
FPC
CONNECTOR
VACUUM
HANDLING
TOOL
Appropriate Tools
The illustrations below show the appropriate tools that should be used for the
notebook’s service and repair.
Phillips-head Screwdriver
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to fasten/remove the K- or B-typed screws.
Single-Slotted Screwdriver
Use a single-slotted screwdriver to lock/unlock the flexible cable connector locks
Tweezers
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert flexible cables.
Insertion and extraction tool for FPC connector
Use insertion and extraction tool for FPC connector to handle locking and unlocking
of FPC connectors.
Vacuum Handling Tool
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Please pay special attention to the cautions below to prevent any damages to the
notebook and also please be sure to select the appropriate tools described in this
section to perform any services desired.
CAUTIONS
Precautions
Before you perform any service and/or repair on the notebook, please follow the steps
below first.
1. Be sure that the notebook is powered down.
2. Disconnect the AC plug from the notebook
3. Turn the notebook over. Unlock and hold the latches, and remove the battery .
3. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands.
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4. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static
discharge.
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HDD MODULE
HDD Module
The Z60Np series Notebook uses an industry-standard 2½ HDD with IDE interface.
You can replace the HDD to any capacity of your choice within our approval and
prior test
First, remove AC-power and battery.
1. Remove 2 screws(M2*4L), then remove the HDD cover and pull out the HDD
module
2. Remove 2 screw (M2*4L) on both sides
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3. Take away Hard-Disk from the HDD Housing
4. Replace the new Hard-Disk onto the HDD Housing.
5. Secure 2 screws (M2*4L) on both sides
6. Insert the HDD Moudule into the HDD Socket then place the HDD cover
and Secure 2 screws (M2*4L) to complete the Hard-Disk installation and
replacement.
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