Asus Z60np Installation Guide

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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...

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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...

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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. 
 
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...

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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 
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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Memor y Installation 
The Z60Np Series Notebook does not have onboard RAM. There are two 
SO-DIMM sockets for installing SO-DIMM RAM. It can upgrade the total 
memory size up to 1GB with a 512MB module on each socket.  
 
First, remove AC-power and battery. 
 Upgrading Second Memory Module 
1. Remove 2 screws(M2*4L ) from CPU Cover and take the cover away 
        
                      
2. Remove SO-DIMM by opening the two latches to pop...

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module 
          
                              
4. Place the CPU Cover then Secure 2 screws (M2*4L) to fix it 
                                   
 Upgrading First Memory Module 
1. Use the tool to prop the keyboard cover up and slide to the right and press key 
“F7” then turn over the keyboard cover at the same time.  
      
                            
2. Remove 2 screws (M2*2.5L) of the keyboard. Then turn over the keyboard 
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3. Remove 2 screws (M2*4L) on the DIMM Bracketr then take it away 
 
 
4. Remove SO-DIMM by opening the two latches to pop up it then pull the it out 
      
                
5. Insert the new Memory module into the memory socket at the angle 45 
degrees, push it in the socket then replace the down to latch the memory 
module  

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6. Place DIMM Bracket and secure 2 screws (M2*4L) to fix it 
  
7. Install the Keyboard module into chassis properly and secure 2 screws (M2*3L) to 
fix it 
     
 
8. Place the K/B COVER on top case then push the K/B COVER rightward to 
lock it.