ASUS Z71 User Manual

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Chapter

Installation & Replacement

Follow the individual procedures to perform the notebook’s installation and
replacement of various major components.

Z71 Series Notebook balances novelty and mobility in an elegantly designed casing. The key

installable and replaceable items include the CPU module, memory module, HDD, Optical drive
and the WLAN module.

Be sure to follow the safety instructions described from the start to safeguard the
notebook against any potential damages.

This chapter includes the following items:

• Appropriate Tools

• Precautions

• HDD Installation & Replacement

• Memory Installation & Replacement

CPU Installation & Replacement

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Wireless LAN Installation & Replacement

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HDD

HDD Installation & Replacement

The Z71 Series Notebook uses an industry-standard 2½” HDD with IDE interface.
You can install the HDD to any capacity of your choice within our approval and prior
test.

Installing HDD

1. Turn the notebook over and remove battery pack first.

2. Remove 2 screws on the bottom and remove the HDD cover

3. Remove 1 screw (M2*6(K) and take away the bracket then pull out the HDD
Housing.

M2*6L

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4. Replace a new HDD into the HDD Housing and secure 4 screws

5. Connect the HDD connector (mind that a direction of the connector by the empty

pin position).

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6. Insert the hard disk module and connect the FPC and lay it down until it’s

installed properly and secure 1 secrew (M2*6L(K)).

M2*6L

7. Affix the HDD cover and secure 2 screws.

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