MSI Trident Series - Table of Contents; How to Use this Service Manual; Necessary Tools

Service Manual
Contents
How to Use this Service Manual ................................ 3
Necessary Tools ....................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ................................................... 4
Other Notice ............................................................. 4
Upgrade and Warranty ............................................. 4
Acquisition of Replaceable Parts .............................. 4
Arrow Used in This Manual ....................................... 5
Removing Chassis .................................................... 6
Installing 2.5" HDD/SSD .......................................... 9
Installing M.2 SSD .................................................. 11
Removing CPU Cooler ............................................. 13
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Installing CPU ........................................................ 16
Installing CPU Cooler ............................................. 20
Installing Memory Module ...................................... 22
Installing Graphics Card ......................................... 23
Installing Chassis ................................................... 28
Connecting HDMI Cable .......................................... 31
Trident Series
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All information is subject to change without prior notice. The system photos are pro-
vided for demonstration
of system disassembly only. The internal view of your system
may vary depending on the model you purchased.
> How to Use this Service Manual
This Service Manual is targeted for MSl-authorized dealer or service center. It pro-
vides in-depth illustration of disassembling the system. Each topic may
be related
with each other; hence you are highly recommended to read this guide from cover to
cover
first After that, you may go directly to any specific topic that most meets your
immediate needs.
> Necessary Tools
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A Phillips (crosshead) screwdriver and a flathead screwdriver, can
be used to do most
of the installation. Choose one with a magnetic
head would be better.
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Pliers, can be used as an auxiliary tool to connect some connectors
or cables.
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Box, can collect the screws and tiny objects.
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Forceps, can be used to pick up tiny screws or set up the jumpers.
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Rubber gloves, can prevent yourself from being incised and suffer-
ing the static charge.
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M3X5 screws for motherboard.
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M3X4 screws for general use.
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M2X4 screw for M.2 SSD.
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