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E14598

First Edition 

October 2018

VC65-C Series  

M.2 Installation Guide

NOTE:

 The illustrations in this guide are for reference only. The slots 

may vary depending on model.

IMPORTANT!

• 

 It is recommended that you install or upgrade the M.2 SSD 

under professional supervision. Visit an ASUS service center for 

further assistance. 

• 

 Ensure that your hands are dry before proceeding with the rest 

of the installation process. Before installing any of the features in this 

guide, use a grounded wrist strap or touch a safely grounded object 

or metal object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity.

Summary of Contents for M2

Page 1: ...s recommended that you install or upgrade the M 2 SSD under professional supervision Visit an ASUS service center for further assistance Ensure that your hands are dry before proceeding with the rest oftheinstallationprocess Beforeinstallinganyofthefeaturesinthis guide useagroundedwriststraportouchasafelygroundedobject or metal object to avoid damaging them due to static electricity ...

Page 2: ...i then disconnect all cables and peripherals 2 Place the VivoMini on a flat stable surface with its top side facing down 3 Remove the screw from the top cover lock latch and push the latch down A and B then slide the top cover towards the rear of your VivoMini C until it is detached from the chassis ...

Page 3: ...VC65 C Series 3 4 Lift the top cover slightly and disconnect the cables connected to the PWR2 and HDD2 R ODD connectors PWR2 HDD2 R ODD HDD1L HDD1R 5 Remove the top cover and set it aside ...

Page 4: ...65 C Series 1 Remove the eight 8 screws securing the HDD1L and HDD1R brackets HDD1L HDD1R Removing the HDD layer HDD1L PWR1 HDD1R HDD1L HDD1R 2 Disconnect the cables from the HDD1L HDD1R and PWR1 connectors ...

Page 5: ...move the nine 9 screws from the HDD layer A then pry the SO DIMM slot cover open B and set it aside NOTE If you want to remove the SO DIMM slot cover use a flathead screwdriver 3 Remove the HDD brackets and set them aside ...

Page 6: ... Series 6 Lift the HDD layer but do not remove it completely IMPORTANT Lift the HDD layer carefully to prevent pulling on and causing damage to the cables connected 5 Remove the antennas from the wireless card ...

Page 7: ...wards then peel off the black tape securing the cable to the fan NOTE If you have trouble removing the USB32 cable use a flathead screwdriver 9 Remove the HDD layer and set it aside IMPORTANT Ensure the black tape securing the USB32 cable to the fan and all cables from the steps above are removed before removing the HDD layer ...

Page 8: ... 3 screws on the fan A then remove the fan cable from the CPU_FAN connector B 2 Loosen the three 3 screws on the CPU heatsink in the sequence shown in the illustration then remove the fan and heatsink module Removing the cooling system ...

Page 9: ...VC65 C Series 9 Align the M 2 SSD with the M 2 slot then insert the M 2 SSD into the M 2 slot and secure it with a screw Installing the M 2 SSD ...

Page 10: ... screws on the heatsink in the sequence shown in the illustration IMPORTANT Twist each of the screws in the sequence shown in the illustration with a screwdriver just enough to attach the heatsink to the motherboard When the screws are attached tighten them one by one Replacing the cooling system ...

Page 11: ...VC65 C Series 11 2 Install the three 3 screws to secure the fan A then connect the fan cable to the CPU_FAN connector B ...

Page 12: ...ess card 1 Insert the USB3_12 cable into the USB3_12 connector and push the flap down to secure the cable 2 Insert the USB32 cable to the USB32 connector Ensure the cable is seated securely on the connector 3 Replace the HDD layer Replacing the HDD layer ...

Page 13: ...VC65 C Series 13 5 Replace the SO DIMM slot cover A then secure the HDD layer using the nine 9 screws removed previously B ...

Page 14: ...14 VC65 C Series 1 Replace the HDD brackets into the HDD layer HDD1L HDD1R Replacing the HDD 2 Secure the HDD brackets using the screws removed previously ...

Page 15: ...65 C Series 15 LS SATA Connect to HDD1L connector Connect to PWR1 connector Connect to HDD1R connector HDD1L HDD1R HDD1L PWR1 HDD1R HDD1L HDD1R 3 Connect the cables to the HDD1L HDD1R and PWR1 connectors ...

Page 16: ...R2 and HDD2 R ODD connectors 2 Place the top cover on the chassis NOTE Ensure to organize the cables to prevent any damage to your VivoMini and to ensure the top cover can be replaced successfully Replacing the top cover PWR2 HDD2 R ODD HDD1L HDD1R ...

Page 17: ...VC65 C Series 17 3 Slide the top cover towards the front of the VivoMini to re attach it A then push the latch up and secure it using a screw B and C ...

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