Asus Z90r Installation Guide

							 
 
•  HDD Module Installation & Replacement  
•  Memory Installation & Replacement  
•  CPU Module Installation & Replacement   
•  MINIPCI Wireless Lan Module Installation & Replacement  
•  Optical Drive Module Installation & Replacement  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Installation & Replacement 
Follow the individual procedur es to perform the notebook’s 
installation and replacement  of  various major components. 
Z90R Series Notebook is a product balanced, novelty and mobility in an elegantly 
designed housing. The key installable and replaceable items include the Memory,  CPU module, MINIPCI Wireless Lan module, Optical drive module and HDD 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: 
 
 
INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT 
•  Precautions •  Appropriate Tools  
						

							 
Appropriate Tools TOOLS 
The illustrations below show the appropriate tools that should be used for the 
notebook’s service and repair. 
 
Phillips-head Screwdriver  CROSS 
SCREW- 
DRIVER 
Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to fasten/remove the K- or B-typed screw\
s. 
 
Single-Slotted Screwdriver  FLATHEAD 
SCREW- 
DRIVER  
 
Use a single-slotted screwdriver to lock/unlock the flexible cable conne\
ctor locks  
 
 
 Tweezers TWEEZERS 
 
Use a pair of tweezers to remove/insert flexible cables. 
 
 
Spacer Screwdriver  SPACER 
SCREW- 
DRIVER 
Use a spacer screwdriver to fasten/remove spacer screws or hex screws. 
  
Pliers PLIERS Use a pair of pliers to handle regular cables. 
 
Vacuum Handling Tool VACUUM 
HANDLING 
TOOL 
Use Vacuum handling tool to handle CPU. 
 
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							Molex CPU Socket Tool MOLEX 
CPU SOCKET 
TOOL 
Use Molex CPU Socket tool to lock/unlock the Molex socket of CPU. 
 
 
Width: 4.00mm   Depth: 0.45+/-0.1mm    The angle of tip: approximate 9 degree 
 
Insertion and extraction tool for FPC connector INSERTION 
AND 
EXTRACTION 
TOOL FOR 
FPC 
CONNECTOR 
Use insertion and extraction tool for FPC connector to handle locking and unlocking 
of FPC connectors. 
 
 
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							INSTALLATION & REPLACEMENT  
Precautions CAUTIONS 
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 left side of the notebook (on the illustration 
below). 
 
 
 
 
                            
 
3. Turn the notebook over. Unlock and hold the 2 latches, and remove the ba\
ttery . 
 
 
 
4. Remove all rings, watches and any other metal objects from your hands. 
 
5. Always wear a ground strap on your hand to protect the notebook from static 
discharge. 
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							Memory Upgrade MEMORY 
 
 
First, remove AC-power and battery. 
 
Upgrading memory 
2. If there is an existing memory, remove it by opening the latches (no. 1), which will 
pop the module up to a 45 ° angle, and then pulling out the module in that angle 
(no. 2). 
 
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1 
1 
 
3.  Insert new memory at the same 45°  angle (no. 3) and press down (no. 4) until it 
clicks into the latches. 
 
 
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4 
4 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
                    
 
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Two SODIMM socket supported for expansion up to 1024MB total 
(512MB DDR SO-DIM M x2).
 
1. Find the memory socket under the Keyboard (Fig1) and bottom case (Fig2) \
as following photos and upgrade memory by the process of item2 and item3\
.
Fig1                                                        Fig2 
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Pin 1 
 
 
2.  Put the CPU thermal pad on the CPU diode.
3.  Place the CPU Heat sink module onto it. 
4.  Secure 4 screws(M2*6L) in sequence. 
5.  Connect the FAN cable and install the CPU fan in the proper location. / 
Finally, Secure 2 screws(M2*6L) here .
6.    Secure 1 screw here to fix cover.   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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MINIPCI 
WIRELESS 
LAN MODULE 
INSTALL 
MINIPCI Wireless Lan Module Installation & Replacement   
The illustrations below show how to assemble and install the MINIPCI 
Wireless Lan Module into the notebook. 
 
1.  Take MINIPCI Wireless Lan Module. 
2.  Connect the black main antenna cables to main pole and connect white 
auxiliary antenna cable to auxiliary pole. 
3.  Install the MINIPCI Wireless Lan module board well.
4.  Secure one screw here to fix the cover. 
 
                     
 
Optical 
MODULE 
INSTALL 
Optical Drive Module Installation & Replacement  
The illustrations below show how to assemble and install the Optical
drive module into the notebook. 
1.  Push the Optical drive module into the socket. 
2.  Secure 2 screw(M2*4L) here to fix it. 
3.  Place the rubber well here.
 
 
                                   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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							HDD Module Installation & Replacement  HDD/ 
BATTERY 
INSTALL 
The illustrations below show how to install the HDD module and into the notebook.  
  
 
 
Install HDD Module 
HDD MODULE 
INSTALL 
The illustrations below show how to install HDD module. 
 
1.  Slide the HDD to connect to its connector.  
2.  Secure 3 screws (M2.5*8L)here to fix the HDD.
 
 
    
 
 
 
 
 
 
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