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A. Remove the compartment cover.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual.
B. Remove the screws securing the HDD bay to the compartment.
C. (Optional) If an HDD is currently installed in your Notebook PC, disconnect the HDD bay from the HDD port as shown in the illustration below.
HDD bay
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D. (Optional) If an HDD is currently attached to the HDD bay, refer to the following steps on how to remove the old HDD:
1. Remove all the screws on the sides of the HDD bay.
2. Remove the old HDD from the HDD bay then place it on a flat dry surface with its PCB (Printed Circuit Board) facing up, as shown in the illustration below.
HDD bay
old HDD
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E. Place the new HDD with its PCB (Printed Circuit Board) facing the HDD bay. Ensure that the port connectors of your HDD are not obstructed by any part of the HDD bay.
F. Reattach and secure the HDD with the screws you removed earlier.
new HDD
HDD bay
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G. Replace the HDD bay back in the compartment with the HDD connector aligned with the Notebook PC’s HDD port. Push the HDD bay until it connects with the Notebook PC.
H. Secure the HDD bay with the screws you removed earlier.
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Installing an M.2 card
Refer to the following steps when installing a compatible M.2 card in your Notebook PC:
IMPORTANT! Purchase your M.2 card from authorized retailers of this Notebook PC to ensure maximum compatibility and reliability.
WARNING! Disconnect all the connected peripherals, any telephone or telecommunication lines and power connector (such as external power supply, battery pack, etc.) before removing the compartment cover.
NOTE:
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A. Remove the compartment cover.
NOTE: For more details, refer to the Removing the compartment cover section in this manual.
B. Align and insert the M.2 card into its card module slot.
C. Secure the M.2 card in place using the bundled screw.
M.2 slot 1
M.2 slot 2
NOTE: The M.2 2280 slot 1 supports SATA SSD while slot 2 supports both PCIe (NVMe) SSD and SATA SSD.
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Tips and FAQs
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Useful tips for your Notebook PC
To help you maximize the use of your Notebook PC, maintain its system performance, and ensure all your data are kept secured, here are some useful tips that you can follow:
•	 Update	Windows®	periodically	to	ensure	that	your	applications	have the latest security settings.
•	 Use	an	anti-virus	software	to	protect	your	data	and	keep	this	updated too.
•	 Unless	absolutely	necessary,	refrain	from	using	force	shutdown	to	turn off your Notebook PC.
•	 Always	backup	your	data...

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Hardware FAQs
1. A black dot, or sometimes a colored dot, appears onscreen when I turn on the Notebook PC. What should I do?
Although these dots normally appear onscreen, they will not affect your system. If the incident continues and subsequently affects system performance, consult an authorized ASUS service center.
2. My display panel has an uneven color and brightness. How can I fix this?
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4. My battery charge indicator does not light up. What’s wrong?
•	 Check	whether	the	power	adapter	or	battery	pack	is	attached correctly. You may also disconnect the power adapter or battery pack, wait for a minute, then reconnect them again to the power outlet and Notebook PC.
•	 If	the	problem	still	exists,	contact	your	local	ASUS	service	center for assistance.
5.  Why is my touchpad not working?
Press  to enable your touchpad.
6. When I play audio and video files, why can’t I hear any sound from my...