MSI MS-IO36 Installation Manual

Installation Guide

Copyright © 2006 MSI Computer Corp.

Overview:
MS-1036 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 the installation tools and appropriate items. If you are not clear 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 Devices in 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 is relevant to software and hardware references 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 installing any hardware

devices.

• Use a grounded wrist strap before handling any 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

the foam bed that came with the components whenever the components are separated from the
Notebook.

• If there are any difficulties 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

8. Web Cam

Bottom View

1. CPU Compartment

2. Mini PCI Drive Compartment

3. Memory Compartment

4. Hard Disk Drive Compartment

5. Battery Unlock Button

6. Battery Pack

Rear View

Right view Left view

Open View

Step 1: Installing CPU

1-1 Lift the metal lever up until it can go no further.

1-2 a.b. Locate the golden cut edge on the CPU’s lower left-hand corner. Then insert the CPU into the

Socket

!!!The CPU will only fit in the correct orientation!!!

1-3 a.b. Adjust the CPU socket raising the lever. Make sure the CPU is properly installed. Then press the

CPU evenly by hand and lower the lever to lock the CPU in place.

!!! Please make sure the golden cut edge location is aligned with the notch of the CPU socket. If
the CPU does not align with the CPU socket, it will damage the CPU!!!

Step 2: Installing CPU Heat Sink and Fan

2-1 Use the Heat Sink and Fan that is provided.

2-2a.b. Plug the CPU fan connector before positioning the fan.

!!! Connect the wires correctly. There is only one way to connect. DO NOT force in. !!!
!!! Warning: failure to connect the fan may cause damage to the CPU or the notebook!!!

2-3 Slide the CPU Heat Sink and Fan over the CPU.

!!! Be sure that there are no wires underneath the Heat Sink. !!!

2-3a.b.c. Align the three screws with the screw holes next to the CPU. May need to slide the Heat Sink to
the side to align. Tighten the three screws in 1-3-2 order.

!!! Improper connection of the CPU heat sink will damage the notebook and CPU!!!